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Between us friends, tell me. What’s the biggest severance that you’ve ever paid to an underperforming employee?
Casual baseball fans may not remember Bobby Bonilla, a 57-year-old man who hasn’t played professional baseball since 2001. A six-time All-Star and World Series champion, Mr. Bonilla is perhaps best known for this massive severance about which I’m about to tell you more.
You see, this isn’t the first time that the team has written a check to Mr. Bonilla for $1,193,248.20 since he stopped playing for the Mets in 1999. Indeed, he’s been collecting these checks every July 1 since 2011, and will continue to do so for quite some time.
According to ESPN.com, the Mets agreed to buy out Mr. Bonilla’s contract in 2000, when it had about $5.9 million remaining on it. “However, instead of paying Bonilla the $5.9 million at the time, the Mets agreed to make annual payments of nearly $1.2 million for 25 years starting July 1, 2011, including a negotiated 8% interest.”
Why would the team have agreed to this deal instead of just cashing Mr. Bonilla out? Two words: Bernie Madoff. Mr. Madoff is the former chairman of the NASDAQ who used a massive Ponzi scheme to dupe investors, like the NY Mets, out of their money.
ESPN.com notes that “[a]t the time, Mets ownership was involved with a Bernie Madoff account that promised double-digit returns over the course of the deal, and the Mets were poised to make a significant profit — if the Madoff account delivered. It did not.”
Instead, the New York Mets will pay Mr. Bonilla seven-figs every July 1 (a total of $29.8 million) until 2035.
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Hurdler Liu Xiang created history by becoming the first Chinese Olympic gold medalist in any men’s track-and-field event. While he excelled in high jump in his younger days, he deviated to hurdles by 15. He has also earned gold medals at the world championships and the Asian Games.
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Birthdate: July 13, 1983
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If you’re one of the many people who loves to throw a good ol’ fashion backyard barbecue, you’ve likely had your fair share of hot dogs. While most people may not be frank connoisseurs on your level, there is one thing we can all agree on: It’s weird that there’s an uneven hot dog-to-bun ratio in their respective packagings!
According to the National Hot Dog Sausage Council, the reason why isn’t as strange as you may think. The NHDSC—which was founded in 1994—explained the mismatch packaging is simply because of the way these things were sold back in the day. In fact, it wasn’t until 1940 that we actually began seeing hot dogs packaged in packs of 10 (which is why you typically see in stores now!). So why are buns not in 10-packs too? The NHDSC says it’s because of the way they are baked.
“Sandwich rolls, or hot dog buns, most often come eight to the pack because the buns are baked in clusters of four in pans designed to hold eight rolls,” said the council: “While baking pans now come in configurations that allow baking 10 and even 12 at a time, the eight-roll pan remains the most popular.”
The increased talk around this particular issue comes on the heels of a recent petition by Heinz Ketchup Canada to end the hot dog packaging mismatch. At the time of publication, the Change.org petition—which is steadily climbing toward its goal of 7,500 signatures—had near 5,500.
Still, if this change doesn’t happen immediately, you can always just…purchase five eight-pack buns and four 10-pack hot dogs to make it even. Enjoy your 40 meals!
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Our Cicada invasion for 2021 is coming to an end here in Ohio as I write this, and I do want to address the question “Do Cicadas bite?”
Bite perhaps wouldn’t be the correct word to use, but “pierce” is the term I would use for what these insects do with their mouth parts. The mouthparts form a long, sharp rostrum that they insert into the plant to feed.
So whether you are calling it a bite or not is up to you, but if you allow one of those insects to crawl on your skin for a while, they just seem to think you are a nice sapling or tree and seem tasty, so they stick their piercing and sucking mouth part on your skin and PIERCE!
Yes, I have been pierced and it hurts. Just a bit, like a pin prick, but this is enough that I don’t want the cicadas staying on my skin for more than a moment.
It is like a prick of a pin and when they stop as you shake them off you, it immediately goes away. But as I have read about them, they don’t sting or bite etc. But just remember, they do pierce!
In my memory, this is the most cicadas I have ever seen and they were really swarming here in Southeast Ohio. I have had cicadas in my hair as I water my plants outside and I have even carried a few inside with me.
Don’t worry if you don’t notice one on your back or in your hair as you walk inside. It seems that each time I did that, the cicada started “singing” inside. Wow, did it sound loud inside the house! We were always able to capture it quickly and put it back outside.
Don’t Have Cicadas? What About Midges?
We traveled during June, I didn’t see any in cicadas in Pennsylvania or New York. We took a road trip to Niagara Falls. (It was glorious, so if you get a chance, go see it.) Even though I saw no cicadas there, in Niagara Falls we saw great clouds of midges.
We noticed grayish forms in the sky and across our line of vision that seemed like far-away swirling birds. But it turned out these were closer up but were clouds of millions of tiny midges swirling like tiny tornadoes in the sky.
And they coated the cars and yourself too! Personally I have never seen anything like that. I think you can faintly see these in some photos we took. That center tree has those smudgy looking clouds in the sky which are millions of midges swarming.
And here is what the midges are up to. If I understand correctly, it’s almost the same as the cicadas. Midges emerge, swarm, mate, lay eggs and die. The circle of life, right?
Here is what I am calling a midge or gnat.
Do Cicadas Bite?
Yes, they bite for all intents even though it is a pierce instead of a bite or sting. When a mosquito “bites” you with the same sort of structure, we call it a mosquito bite. So cicadas bite too. They just don’t suck your blood, they are looking for tree sap.
And you wouldn’t itch necessarily because they aren’t injecting their fluids as a mosquito would to prevent coagulation and all that mess that causes the bite to itch.
So I guess I need to rethink my position about the cicadas not being all that much trouble this 17 year session. They were a LOT of problems and all over the place, living ones and all the dead ones as they collected. My sidewalks and garden beds were lined with little corpses.
So glad it wasn’t like that at my daughter’s wedding. See my last post that I wrote prior to it getting really bad here in Ohio. Eating my words. | <urn:uuid:e0e79d60-f54d-4867-aabe-298e0fb13c1a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thehypertufagardener.com/do-cicadas-bite/ | 2023-09-26T06:59:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.975024 | 853 |
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Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha is caught in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
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Pop star Britney Spears is back in the headlines.
A New York Times documentary released this week is providing riveting insights into her music career, controversial relationship with her father and the machinations of an unforgiving music industry.
While Framing Britney Spears makes for some harrowing viewing, the documentary has also sparked a reappraisal of Britney's work, with a new generation of fans checking out her song catalogue on streaming sites.
They will find a lot of good material on offer. Since her emergence 22 years ago, Britney has built an impressive body of work that not only helped define the pop sounds of the early 2000s, but also ushered in the dance music wave dominating the charts and festivals today.
Her work also provides an unvarnished look into her innermost thoughts during what went on to become a tumultuous career.
From the innocent sounds of ... Baby One More Time to the angry defiance of Piece of Me, Britney's catalogue tells the story of a teenager's public transition to adulthood with all the joys and pain that comes along the way.
Here are 10 songs that best showcase that journey.
1. ‘... Baby One More Time’ (1998)
What an arrival: Britney transitioned effortlessly from Disney children’s television star to pop music stardom with one of the all-time greatest debut singles.
The first of many successful partnerships with Swedish producer Max Martin, the earworm is built upon brilliantly ascending melodies that lead to an explosive chorus straight out of the Abba handbook.
2. ‘Sometimes’ (1999)
A major theme throughout Britney’s career is that pull between youth and adulthood. This is why each album is packed with both playfully upbeat tracks and heartfelt balladry.
Sometimes is good example of the latter, an uplifting and glossy ballad where Britney admits to being a little complicated. Just how deep that feeling ran would be proven years later.
3. 'Oops!... I Did It Again' (2000)
Britney announced herself as a diva in waiting with this sublime piece of pop music. More than the smooth hooks, what makes this song brilliant is the production from Swedish pop-meister Martin.
This song was a first-rate example of their partnership, in which a premium was placed on melodies and vocals delivered with pin-point precision. This track should be prescribed listening for any pop songwriting masterclass.
4. ‘Lucky’ (2000)
Once again, Britney counteracted the raised eyebrows caused by the slightly racy Oops!... I Did It Again with a refined power ballad. Interestingly, the lyrics detail "a Hollywood girl" who is "lost in an image, in a dream".
Did Britney already begin to feel the corrosive nature of the music business only two years into her career?
5. 'I'm a Slave 4 U' (2001)
With this heady single, Britney decidedly moved away from the bubblegum pop of her first two albums for a more adult sound. This means harmonies were jettisoned for heaving beats and sweet vocals made way for more sultry and panting sounds.
As well as being a global hit, the track was responsible for one of the great VMA Awards performances, where Britney took to the stage in 2004 draped with a white python.
6. 'I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman' (2002)
With a title that can also be used to sum up the thin line Britney has skirted throughout her career, this decent ballad has the singer really focusing on the emotional turmoil that comes with transitioning to adulthood.
Being a grown-up is not just about big night outs, as in the preceding single I'm a Slave for 4 U, but also being more circumspect and independent. "There is no need to protect me," she sings. "It's time that I learn to face up to this on my own."
7. ‘Toxic’ (2004)
The best of Britney's clubby tracks, Toxic is an absolute banger with an east-meets-west production that melds bhangra drums and Bollywood strings with darting synth and surf guitars. Capped off by Britney's arresting and slinky vocals, it went on to land the star her first Grammy in 2004 for Best Dance Recording.
8. ‘Piece of Me’ (2007)
If you are a lifelong Britney fan, anything from 2007's Black Out album will be hard to listen to. Not because of its quality, which was strong enough, but because it was recorded during a period where Britney was at her lowest ebb.
Amid a well-publicised string of increasingly erratic behaviours, the fact she was able to produce decent material was a miracle in itself.
Piece of Me is sturdy dance number powered by squelchy electro synth riffs. The track also finds a defiant Britney taking aim at her media critics.
“I'm Miss American Dream, since I was 17,” she says in the opening verse. “Don't matter if I step on the scene, or sneak away to the Philippines. They're still going to put pictures of [me] in the magazine.”
9. ‘Perfume’ (2013)
It’s good to see Britney sing again with feeling. After four albums full of dark, claustrophobic and, at times, angry club tracks, Britney delivers a more optimistic turn in this late career highlight.
Sure, the synths and EDM beats are here, but they don’t dominate and allows Britney to deliver her most heartfelt vocal performance in years.
10. ‘Matches’ (2020)
With her latest track, Britney reminds us of her carefree sounds of old. Matches recalls her early collaborations with producer Martin and the result is an exuberant piece of pop music.
The fact that the track features the Backstreet Boys gives it an extra level of pathos. Both artists came up together and suffered their own share of public setbacks. This makes Matches more than breezy pop song, but a statement of survival. | <urn:uuid:f03024cf-6478-4436-9333-34297e977c6a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/oops-i-did-it-again-ten-songs-that-showcase-the-musical-evolution-of-britney-spears-1.1163717 | 2023-09-26T06:12:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.959198 | 1,302 |
Watching and reading the coverage in western media of Hassan Rouhani’s re-election as Iran’s president gives the distinct impression that the forces of reform have triumphed. Mr Rouhani is portrayed as a moderate force who saw off the hardline politics of his main rival Ebrahim Raisi. The truth, viewed from this side of the Arabian Gulf, is substantially different.
There are no moderates in Iranian politics, there are only those who adhere more or less clearly to the foreign policy direction set by the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini. For most of this century, Iran has pursued a hardline approach to the Middle East and its neighbours. The roll call of actions that the country has taken – under the hardline Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as under the nominally moderate Mr Rouhani – is astonishing.
In Iraq, Iran backed some of the worst militias, who stoked sectarian hatred and carried out sectarian attacks. In Syria, even as the crimes of the Assad government were revealed, Iran sent military advisers and soldiers to prop up the regime. In Yemen, as the country tips towards mass starvation, Tehran has funnelled weapons to the Houthi rebels. Interference in Lebanon and in Bahrain are two more infractions on a long charge sheet.
These are not the actions of a moderate. Recall that all these acts took place or were considerably enhanced under the presidency of the so-called moderate Mr Rouhani. His policies have directly claimed tens of thousands of lives across the Middle East and have contributed to the chaotic conditions in too many countries in the region.
And therein lies the reality of Iran’s vision. Despite a storied history and the immense potential of Iran’s people, Iran under the supreme leader has no answers for the modern world. The country has no functioning economy and its politics is dysfunctional politics. It can only destabilise, it cannot create. If Mr Rouhani wants to change, he will find many supporters in the region. But the past four years show he has already set his course. | <urn:uuid:674a08e9-01aa-4f81-9081-52035ab0ac8f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/rouhani-is-not-a-moderate-1.45554 | 2023-09-26T07:22:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.964882 | 412 |
Southern Naval Command is on high alert in Kerala to deal with any emergency situation arising from the incessant rains in the state.
The Naval Command is on alert following a request for help and assistance by the Kerala Disaster Management Authority as the heavy rains for the past three days have led to landslides and flooding of houses in many parts of the state.
In response to the request, the Naval Command launched ‘Operation Madad’ on Sunday. “It has been executed by the SNC with effect from Sunday, particularly since Kerala is expected to encounter wet weather for the next few days," said Navy, reports Times of India.
“A Relief Operation Centre has been set up (ROC) at Joint Operations Centre (JOC) at Naval Base Kochi. Flood relief materials like boats and diving teams have been kept on standby to meet any emergent requirement at short notice, said the Navy,” the reports says.
The Navy has also readied their ships and aircraft to act on short notice in order to render any assistance to the local people and fishermen in case of an emergency.
The Navy on Monday received a communication from the Coastal police at Munakkakadavu regarding a fishing boat which was stuck 35 nautical miles off the Kochi shore near Thrissur.
Ingress of water had caused flooding and the boat had suffered engine failure. There were ten people on board at that time. The Navy then dispatched an advanced light helicopter for search and rescue operation. It had also sent a Naval Ship to provide necessary assistance to the fishing boat and its crew.
On Sunday, the state recorded 100 mm of rainfall, which is the highest rainfall received in the month of September in the past five years, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
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Five years of Sun software under Oracle: Were the critics right?
They said Java, MySQL and Solaris were all doomed
Oracle-Sun anniversary Back in 2010, critics worried that Sun Microsystems' software portfolio would wither on the vine once Oracle got its hands on it. Five years on and the worst fears have proven baseless, yet former Sun diehards have had plenty to be disappointed about since Larry Ellison & Co gobbled the former server heavyweight.
Although Sun was founded in 1982 as a maker of Unix workstations, in its later years it had assembled a rich collection of software, ranging from servers and middleware to databases, virtualization platforms, high-performance computing (HPC) tools, and even the OpenOffice.org productivity suite.
Sun was also fairly innovative as commercial software firms went. By the 2000s it had become one of the largest corporate contributors to open source projects in the world. It had also adopted a unique business model, where customers paid monthly subscription fees based on headcount in exchange for unlimited access to everything in Sun's software portfolio. Unfortunately, however, this strategy wasn't earning it much revenue.
Oracle, on the other hand, is a very different kind of company from the Sun of yesteryear, one concerned foremost with the bottom line, rather than lofty notions of "community" and "sharing." And while many of Sun's software products have lingered on, post-gobble, others have been cast by the wayside in pursuit of profit, with Oracle focusing mainly on Sun's "crown jewels": Java, MySQL, and Solaris.
Former Sun customers, employees, and partners have met these changes with varying degrees of concern, outrage, and acceptance. They may all have good points.
Whose Java is it anyway?
James Gosling, the so-called Father of Java, didn't last long at Oracle following the buyout. He spent a few months as Big Red's chief technology officer for client software before leaving in April 2010. A 26-year veteran of Sun, Gosling would later describe Oracle as "an extremely unpleasant environment" to work in, and many others in the Java community have similarly chafed under the change in leadership.
While the Java Community Process (JCP) is technically open, Oracle has followed Sun's lead in taking the foremost governance role over the Java specs – and if anything, it has gripped the reins even tighter. That quickly led to dissention in the ranks, which culminated in the Apache Software Foundation quitting the JCP Executive Committee in December 2010 following clashes with Oracle over licensing issues.
In an open letter to the Java community, the ASF declared that the JCP under Oracle's control "is not an open specification process" and that the Java specifications are "proprietary technology that must be licensed directly from the spec lead [Oracle] under whatever terms the spec lead chooses."
"The commercial concerns of a single entity, Oracle, will continue to seriously interfere with and bias the transparent governance of the ecosystem," the ASF said, adding that independent, open-source implementations of Java were impossible under Oracle's licensing terms.
To be fair, the ASF had raised similar complaints when Sun was in charge of Java. But Sun was generally thought of as a friendlier company than Oracle, and certainly a less litigious one. If Sun disagreed with you today, there was always hope that you could convince it to see things your way tomorrow.
Less so with Oracle, which has guarded its Java intellectual property jealously. Since 2011 it has pressed forward with a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Google, claiming the online giant's Android smartphone OS violates both patents and copyrights related to Java. And while past court decisions have swung more in Google's favor, neither side has given up yet, with the case now possibly headed to the US Supreme Court. | <urn:uuid:5ed0f257-63eb-4dc2-863e-d13ad7fa7557> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theregister.com/2015/01/28/five_years_sun_software_under_oracle/ | 2023-09-26T07:16:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.965127 | 801 |
COVID-19 financial warning: Consumers and banks should stay away from payday loans
For the foreseeable future, ‘normal’ life will be indefinitely suspended due to the global pandemic known as the coronavirus.
Record-breaking employment layoffs in the month of March resulted in the Department of Labor reporting that 10.4 million consumers lost their jobs and filed for unemployment compensation. As medical experts continue to track the virus, the New York Times reported at least 214,461 known infections and at least 4,800 related deaths.
Beyond these statistics, untold numbers of additional school and retail closures, and an expanding army of people working from home have also been directly affected by the virus.
Consumers both young and old have passed as the virus continues to spread across the country. Its viral wrath has spawned hot spots from the Pacific Northwest’s Seattle, to the Gulf Coast’s New Orleans, the Midwest’s Detroit and the nation’s largest urban metropolis, New York City.
Zeroing in on the economic impacts of the crisis, people everywhere are struggling with competing needs in their lives. When living costs exceed available financial resources, tough times lead to tough decisions about how to feed families, keep a home to live in, ways to keep utilities working and a myriad of other day-to-day needs.
Despite a $2 trillion federal rescue enacted with bipartisan support, checks of $1,200 promised to taxpayers, along with an additional $500 per child will arrive too late for first of the month April payments for bills like mortgages and rental payments. Many leaders also warn that despite its size or range of areas addressed, the legislation was not enough.
In a March 27 House floor statement, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee warned colleagues that their job was not yet complete.
“[I] must make clear that the legislation is far from comprehensive, and that there are issues it leaves unaddressed and areas where it falls short…The American people need help now and this bill represents a down payment on that relief,” said Waters.
A similar reaction came from AARP chief executive Jo Ann Jenkins.
“Older Americans face the one-two punch of coronavirus’s health and economic consequences, and many need immediate relief and ongoing help and support to cope with the pandemic,” noted Jenkins. “Those needs are only set to grow in the weeks and months ahead.”
What can really make a difference between life’s success and failure is not just what leaders do but also what they didn’t do when they had the chance. The recent legislative package was silent on interest rates, as well as forgiveness of federal student loans, negative credit reports or bans on private evictions for late rental payments.
As the cost of living has risen faster and higher than most consumer incomes for more than a decade, the likelihood of a savings account large enough to cover household expenses for a month or more is slim to none.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency tasked with protecting consumers from unscrupulous lenders has been conspicuously subdued. Instead of forceful and timely agency alerts via multi-media communications warning consumers about opportunistic scam artists, CFPB has offered a modest tip sheet on how consumers – not government – can protect themselves. Fortunately, as the viral saga unfolds, some news outlets are reporting on the potential harms of consumers turning to payday and car-title loans.
A joint response by five federal regulars – Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – came on March 26 in a statement that encouraged banks, savings and loans, and credit unions to offer “responsible small dollar loans” to consumers and small businesses during the pandemic.
According to the regulators, “responsible small-dollar loans can play an important role in meeting customers’ credit needs because of temporary cash-flow imbalances, unexpected expenses, or income disruptions during periods of economic stress or disaster recoveries.”
Without any specifics defining “reasonable small dollar loans”, the regulators’ statement could be an inducement to join triple-digit lenders’ financial exploitation.
For Black America and other communities of color, predatory short-term loans of $500 or less began decades ago when payday and car-title storefronts took prominent residence in our neighborhoods across the country. Loans that were marketed as quick fixes for millions of consumers morphed into long-term financial nightmares that deepened debt with every renewal. In many cases, the interest paid on these loans was often double or triple the amount of principal borrowed.
A coalition of civil and consumer rights organizations released a joint statement warning of the possible spike in high-cost lending by the nation’s depository institutions – banks, credit unions and savings and loans.
“This is the worst possible time for banks to make predatory payday loans,” said Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, the Center for Responsible Lending, Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights, NAACP, National Consumer Law Center.
“Around the time of the last recession, a handful of banks issued ‘deposit advances’ that put borrowers in an average of 19 loans a year at over 200% annual interest,” continued the leaders. “These bank payday loans disproportionately harmed the financially vulnerable and badly damaged banks’ reputations. Since 2013 when regulatory guidance warned against this form of credit, banks have mostly stayed away. We trust that they will continue to do so as they do not want to repeat mistakes of the past.” | <urn:uuid:ce450287-0125-4e5f-94f1-a5ce7712de4c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thereporternewspaperonline.com/single-post/2020/04/13/covid-19-financial-warning-consumers-and-banks-should-stay-away-from-payday-loans | 2023-09-26T05:58:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.955195 | 1,189 |
By Kim Law
The Wildes of Birch Bay - Book 4
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Release Date: September 25, 2018
Reviewed by PJ
When Jaden Wilde’s girlfriend turns down his marriage proposal just months before he receives his master’s in counseling, he’s convinced that it’s cold feet. Until he learns that her no came at the advice of a new age “dream reader.” But Arsula’s hardly the woo-woo hippie his scholarly mind imagined. She’s charming, smart, and uncannily perceptive. And before long, he’s drawn to her—despite his ongoing skepticism for how her practice works.
Arsula’s intuitions led her to Birch Bay not to guide Jaden’s girlfriend—but to guide him to his best life possible. As the odd one out in an unsupportive family, Arsula can relate to the struggle to find one’s path, and she wants to see Jaden with the woman of his dreams. Although she’s cautious of being the rebound girl, what she’s starting to feel for him is too real to ignore.
When Jaden’s own volatile family issues come to a head and his doubts are made resoundingly clear, Arsula worries she’s misread the signs. Maybe they’re all wrong for each other. Maybe he should be with his ex. She’s supported him, but if he can’t believe in her, how will they ever find out if they’re truly meant to be?
I fell in love with the Wildes in book one, Montana Cherries, and those feelings have grown stronger with each subsequent book that Law has published. If I looked up "dysfunctional families" in a romance dictionary, the Wildes would undoubtedly be prominently featured and with good reason. Growing up under the manipulative influence of a mother with narcissistic personality disorder and a father who escaped into work in their family cherry orchard both before and after their mother's death, you'd expect these siblings to have a few issues. They've come a long way since book one but, as readers will learn with Jaden, there are still some obstacles left to overcome on the road to happiness.
While there's plenty of emotion in Montana Dreams, there's also great banter and a fair amount of humor. There are still serious issues being tackled but Law injects enough realistic humor into the story to keep it from becoming too angsty or dark. Tears were shed in the reading but there were more than a few laugh-out-loud moments too. I love that Arsula doesn't take any crap from Jaden. He's the baby of the family, pretty arrogant (a bit self-righteous, perhaps?) in his beliefs, and needs someone who will call him on his behavior when warranted. His growth over the course of the book is significant and satisfying but not without a few heart-wrenching roadblocks along the way. As for Arsula, I adored her, cheering her on the whole way. I want to be her friend, I want her to read my dreams, and I hope we see more of her in future books.
The path to a happy ending wasn't easy for these two but I was happy with the resolution of their relationship issues - I love a good grovel - and am confident that Jaden and Arsula have what it takes to celebrate the good times, work through the bad times, and travel life's road together.
I'm a stickler about reading series books in order. For a deeper understanding of the secondary cast of characters, the emotional issues they have overcome, and the events that have brought the Wildes to the place where Jaden's story begins, I encourage readers to start with book one and read the series in order or, at the least, read Montana Cherries first. Having said that, however, if you don't mind jumping into the middle of a series, Law has provided enough backstory (without an info dump) about the Wildes that you should be able to enjoy Montana Dreams on its own without feeling lost. But then go back and read the others because they really should not be missed.
The Wildes of Birch Bay books published so far, in order, are: Montana Cherries, Montana Rescue, Montana Mornings, and Montana Dreams.
Are you reading the Wildes of Birch Bay series?
Do you enjoy a blend of angst and humor in books or do you prefer one or the other?
Have you ever visited a dream reader? Would you?
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The citizens of Burdley find that most people live with too much complication and distraction. Unlike the people of Ticktop, they choose to embrace the basic essences of life and spend their days gathering basic building materials and living a code of peace and simplicity.
Burdley is an earthy community whose citizens have embraced a basic and natural lifestyle of peace and simplicity. The society of Burdley revolves around trees and woodwork; Burdleyites - as they're called - are famed for woodcrafting and are led by the best woodcrafter in the territory, the Master Builder.
Burley appears on the map when the kingdom reaches 160 Renown. It requires 10 Resource Points to ally with.
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Burdley buys Medical supplies.
- 2 Cruddium for Scrap Metal
- 1 Magic Powder for Strong Health Salve
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Many people know that the Skiwelt amadé is a special kind of winter destination. But fewer know that there are also great health and fitness facilities in the Grossarl Valley. At the Nesslerhof, you can choose between the two – or simply indulge in both.
If you’re watching a passionate skier flinging her arms enthusiastically around the rosy neck of a complete wellness freak after a wonderful day of skiing or listening as a snowshoe hiker recounts of his latest nature adventure to an enraptured ski tourer, then you’re probably in the Nesslerhof in the Grossarl Valley.
«Diversity instead of mono-cultures doesn’t just do nature good», say Tina and Hermann Neudegger, the hosts of the establishment. And: Grossarl and the Nesslerhof can – quite naturally – play all the parts. This not only applies to the plethora of services offered by the Nesslerhof and the natural land scape that surrounds it. It also applies to the guests themselves.
This establishment is just as perfect for singles or couples looking for rest and relaxation as it is for families: Loving childcare during the main holiday periods, Nintendo Wii, billiards or ball pool, a sauna which is suitable for children aged over 3 and a farm with rabbits, chickens, ponies, cats and sheep offer enough excitement to fascinate even the liveliest of children. The «Water World» lives up to its name: a generous panoramic indoor pool with heated outdoor pool, 8 types of sauna, facials, body wraps and whole body treatments will stimulate the indulgenceseeking bodies of Alpine freaks, carvers, ski tourers, cross-country skiers and snowshoe trekkers alike.
«The Neudeggers are guest whisperers.«
But back to Tina and Hermann Neudegger: Actually, they are more «head guest whisperers» than hosts as they have created sworn «guest whisperers» from their team – and their service providers: «We listen when you say nothing. We can see your dreams through your eyes. We feel your desires when you are far away and then try to think, to live and to act», promise your two hosts. This applies to the Neudeggers themselves, their team and their partners, like Toni the baker, Lenz the butcher, Anni the milk farmer, Elisabeth the cheese farmer and Christoph the egg farmer. And: This makes a stay in one of the 62 rooms or suites of the Nesslerhof
a very special experience.
When it comes to cuisine: At the Nesslerhof, everyone will find what they’re looking for – from bar flies and lounge slouchers to calorie counters and dessert a holics. They cook, bake and fry at the Nesslerhof until every single guest has a blissful glimmer in their eyes as they take the first bite. This is very important to Hermann Neudegger, even though he no longer directs the kitchen team as he once did …
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Despite a tough a challenge from Porsche, Audi went on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. The Audi R18 e-tron Quattro has had a successful stint in World Endurance Championship. So what does it take to rule the endurance circuit for so many years? The makers of the Audi R18 e-tron Quattro have been kind enough to share with us, the technological highlights of their car. Audi have reigned supreme in their recent outings at Le Mans with a turbocharged diesel car. In 2012, they won the race in an R18 Ultra which followed by the R18 e-tron Quattro.
The 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours race winning R18 e-tron Quattro is the direct descendant of the R18 with incremental upgrades. The V6 TDI engine for instance, uses an electric turbocharger. Heat energy from the exhaust is recovered using complex systems which provide additional power. A hybrid-electric drive nestles under the carbon fiber bodywork which further helps increase fuel efficiency and provides instant boost whenever necessary. The shape of the car has been fine tuned to be as aerodynamically efficient as possible. To improve drivability, Audi has given the new Audi R18 e-tron the latest Laser lights with active cornering lights. These new generation lighting systems are more efficient and brighter than before.
Audi R18 e-tron Quattro Technology:
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6 Amazing Weekend Getaways Near Colombo (2023)
Adorned with sandy beaches, the tropical climate of Sri Lanka attracts thousands of visitors from different corners of the globe. Whether you want to rejuvenate your taste buds with incredible cuisine or simply want to spend a laid back vacation, Sri Lanka is definitely the place you want to go to. Better known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, this island country is one of the best destinations that any holidaymaker can choose. If you are already in Colombo and looking for some of the amazing weekend getaways nearby, here are the 6 places that you should be visiting.
6 Amazing Weekend Getaways Near Colombo
Located 145 km away from Colombo, Galle is one of the most widely visited cities in the country and is a great place for a weekend destination. Being the fourth largest city, this vacation destination is popular for being home to spectacular landmarks and top class eateries. During your visit here, you can’t miss places such as Galle Fort, Laksala, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Old Gate, Galle Fort, Historical Mansion Museum, Galle Fort Clock Tower, Sea Turtle Hatchery, Maritime Museum, and so on. Known for its surreal stories and historical establishments, Galle attracts a huge number of tourists every year.
Location: Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit: December to April
2. Nuwara Eliya:
Situated 173 km away from Colombo, Nuwara Eliya is another popular and amazing weekend getaway that you must visit during your trip to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Embellishing itself with spellbinding beauty, this city in the Central Province unravels the best opportunity for you to get close to nature. Being home to popular attractions such as St. Clair’s Falls, Ramboda Falls, Laxapana Falls, Thotupola Kanda, Aberdeen Falls, Pidurutalagala, Bomburu Ella Falls, and so on, Nuwara Eliya is undoubtedly the place where you can soak in the natural beauty and rejuvenate your soul. During your stay here, don’t miss the Horton Plains National Park which is known for being home to a diverse range of wildlife and is also a UNESCO Heritage site.
Location: Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit: February to May
Located 159 km away from Colombo, Dambulla is one of those weekend getaways that attract tourists who are looking for a spiritual rejuvenation amidst natural charm. Geographically situated in the central province of the island country, Dambulla adorns itself with breathtaking sculptures and paintings as well. During your visit to Dambulla, you must visit places such as Dambulla Cave Temple, Minneriya National Park, Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya, Pophams Arboretum, Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre, Buddhist Museum and Museum of Wall Paintings, and so on. Whether you want to take yourself to sky high rocks or simply want to know more about ancient temples, Dambulla is certainly the place to visit. If you are a thrill-seeker, you will definitely enjoy the Arangala Mountain Peak.
Location: Dambulla, Central Province, Matale District, Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit: January to September
Located 329 km away from Colombo, Ella is one of the most popular weekend getaways. Adorning itself with refreshing greenery, Ella in the Badulla District of Uva Province is known for being home to numerous tea plantations and stunning mountains. During your visit here, you shouldn’t miss popular attractions such as Little Adams Peak, Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rock, Diyaluma Falls, Liptons Seat, Nuwara Eliya, and so on. Don’t forget to visit the Ceylon Tea Factory here which is known for offering an excellent tea tasting tour and a unique experience. Shall you desire to spend a few days away in a picture-perfect environment away from the urban hustle and bustle, this is undoubtedly the best place.
Location: Ella, Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit: January to March
Located approximately 261 km away from Colombo, Trincomalee is one of the most popular historical weekend getaways that you will ever find in Sri Lanka. Embellished with ancient temples and spectacular beaches, this tourist destination is also home to numerous Hindu temples and Buddhist viharas. During your visit here, you should definitely visit places such as Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick, Pathirakali, Amman Temple, Velgam Vehera, Maritime and Naval History Museum, Uppuveli & Nilaveli Beaches, Pigeon Island National Park, Trincomalee War Cemetery, and so on. One of the best spots for the spiritually inclined travelers here is the Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara which was built by King Kavantissa and is home to the sacred frontal bone of Lord Buddha.
Location: Trincomalee, Trincomalee District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit: February to April
Located 177 km away from Colombo, Sigiriya is another popular weekend getaway that you simply can’t miss during your trip to Sri Lanka. Adorning itself with pristine beaches and ancient ruins, this destination attracts thousands of visitors every year because of its ancient rock fortress. Some of the best places to visit in the quaint town include Dambulla Cave Temple, Pidurangala Rock, Minneriya National Park, Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs, etc. You should also visit the Sigiriya Museum here which is known for displaying artifacts from the prehistoric era. If you are someone keen to know more about the history of the place, this museum is the best place for you to learn more about the kingdom of Sigiriya.
Location: Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit: January to April
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Going into my second pregnancy and growing at a much faster pace thanks to being the home to twin girls this time around, I’m quickly finding my feet with my maternity style.
Luckily my love for a capsule wardrobe paired with consciously shopping my own closet and learning from my first pregnancy has me well equipped to know what will work for my changing shape without too many moments of feeling as though I have nothing to wear.
Also as this is very (Very!) likely my last pregnancy i’m extra aware of not buying anything that will only serve its purpose for the next few months. I really want to make sure that anything I'm purchasing will be able to be worn during postpartum or into next summer and the years ahead.
Read on for my must have maternity essentials I’m reaching for this pregnancy.
The loose tiered sundress is a great style I lean on every summer, so I'm glad it’s perfect for a growing bump as well. It's nice to have that more fitted section around the bust to define your shape before falling in the loose skirt. An obvious inclusion in any maternity edit, especially over the summer months.
Fitted knit dress
Once you try on a knit dress with a bump you’ll want to wear nothing else. These are great as they stretch with the bump and are super comfortable. Anna Quan always does a good knit dress and I love that this one has the breastfeeding friendly top half that is perfect looking ahead into that postpartum period and into winter.
Bias Slip Dress
I wore a lot of bias slip dresses during my first pregnancy and have revisited them again this time. They’re a great option for a more figure hugging style that also feels light on the body. It also surprises me how much bump you can fit into a good bias cut without having to size up. They work beautifully with an open shirt for a light summer layer and work well for more dressed up occasions.
Elastic waist pants
Even though dresses are so comfortable over a bump it’s nice to wear a pant and have that styling option available. Elastic waisted pants are essential and I tend to go for one size up from my pre pregnancy size for comfort. This way they’re also a great comfortable pant for postpartum as well. Depending on the style of the pants and how big the bump is I’ll either keep the pants sitting high, roll down the elastic waistband so it sits low and create more of a low rise shape at the front. Fold the band under for a more streamlined waistband if you think it's going to be exposed.
These linen sets by Deiji are a non negotiable for me and each season I seem to add another colour to my collection. Comfortable, multi functional and you can open the door to a courier without being embarrassed. With their elastic waist shorts and loose fitted shirt this is the outfit you’ll be leaning on when you just want to feel comfortable, especially over summer. They also turn into my postpartum uniform and are a great gift for new mum.
The matching lounge set
Matching sets always make you feel good and look that little more put together, a quality I’m continuously searching for from my wardrobe with a growing bump. This matching Deiji set feels like its made for soon to be mums with its long, loose fitted tee and elastic pants. Dress up the look with accessories like a statement bracelet, necklace or earrings to elevate. | <urn:uuid:138a5da2-15f2-4816-a999-7b2139161e5e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theundone.com/blogs/beundone/the-maternity-edit | 2023-09-26T06:00:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.955715 | 733 |
Update: The LADEE spacecraft successfully blasted off last night, creating a fireball that could be seen down much of the Eastern Seaboard. You can watch NASA's launch video below, or look through a set of photos submitted by enthusiasts from Virginia to Massachusetts.
Original: A new NASA spacecraft that launches today for the moon seeks to answer a 40-year question about our nearest celestial neighbor. Back on the Apollo 17 mission, as the command module orbited the moon, Commander Eugene Cernan caught sight of what he described as "streamers" — an aurora borealis-like effect bursting from the lunar horizon. (You can see Cerman's sketch of the "streamers" below.) Now, today's planned launch of the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) means that NASA will be able to closely investigate the lunar dust and thin atmosphere around the moon, an investigation that will hopefully yield clues on what the streamers were that Cernan saw all those years ago.
LADEE program scientist Sarah Noble spoke with Space.com to give more details on what NASA hopes the spacecraft will find once it enters orbit around the moon in approximately one month. Noble says that it's "an ideal time to go and take a look at [the moon] while it's still in its pristine, natural state." With increasing interest in visiting the moon from both the US and other international space agencies, Noble is excited to see what can be learned since there have been relatively few lunar investigations and landings in recent years.
LADEE will try to solve a decades-old mystery
As for the "streamer" phenomenon, Noble says that the common theory is that it was caused by "very tiny particles of dust getting lofted tens of kilometers up into the sky," but that's just a guess — now, LADEE should be able to find out much more. "This is finally an opportunity [for us] to go and follow this mystery that has been puzzling scientists for almost 50 years," she says. "We're very excited to finally get an opportunity to understand what the dust environment is going to be like around the moon."
The streamer investigation is hardly the only thine that LADEE will be investigating — NASA will also be testing a laser-based space communication system that will theoretically operate at the same speed as a top-tier broadband internet connection on Earth, but over a 238,900 mile distance. The data LADEE collects will also be used to help NASA with future manned missions to the moon — moon dust is a lot more "difficult" to deal with, so LADEE's tests could help the agency design future equipment that can stand up to the harsh moon environment. The craft, which is scheduled to launch tonight at 11:27PM ET, will orbit the moon for about three months once it arrives, after which it'll go into a controlled crash on the lunar surface. | <urn:uuid:73c230f4-7ee5-494e-9a14-2aceeb3d9b4e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theverge.com/2013/9/6/4701418/nasa-launching-lunar-mission-tonight-to-investigate-glowing-moondust | 2023-09-26T05:22:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.954522 | 600 |
Co-authors from 52 countries
Pages full of inspiration
Visual Facilitation is a field helping teams and organisations to explore, develop and realize their goals. Think of for example visioning, strategic planning and team performance.
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MAPUTO, Mozambique – The son of Mozambique’s former president Armando Guebuza was arrested on Saturday in a legal crackdown on suspects linked to a $2 billion government debt scandal, local media and judiciary sources said.
Ndabi Guebuza, the oldest of Guebuza’s four children, was picked up from his home in the capital Maputo.
Maputo-based independent STV channel said he was arrested in connection with a government debt which plunged the country into its worst financial crisis.
“He is one of the eight arrested by order of the Attorney General,” a judiciary source who asked not to be named, told AFP.
Mozambican authorities this week arrested seven other suspects, including businessmen and intelligence officials in connection with the debt scandal.
The scandal came to light in 2016, a year after the ex-leader Guebuza left office following a 10-year tenure.
It is alleged that while he was still in power, the government in Maputo had taken out loans amounting to $2 billion to buy a tuna-fishing fleet and surveillance ships, but hid the transaction from parliament and international donors.
An independent audit found that a quarter of the loan amount was diverted, and unaccounted for.
When the debt was revealed, Mozambique — which is one of the world’s poorest countries and relies on donor aid — was plunged into the worst financial crisis in its history as donors froze contributions.
The United States alleges at least $200 million was spent on bribes and kickbacks, including $12 million for former finance minister Manuel Chang, who allegedly signed off the debt.
Chang, 63, was arrested at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on December 29 on a US extradition request over his alleged involvement in the fraudulent loans to state firms. He was denied bail on Thursday.
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If you want to enjoy the Langtang region, but prefer to stay off the more commercialized routes, the Tamang Heritage Trail is the choice for you! This week-long trek leads you into the daily lives of the local Tamang villagers in an enriching cultural exchange. Most people trekking in Nepal overlook the cultural fascinations involved with trekking in the Himalayas. However, when they leave the trail, often it is the experiences with the locals that are highly cherished. The accommodation along this trail is in homestays. Surround yourself with the beautiful Tamang culture for a trekking experience of a lifetime.
The Tamang people’s ancestors came from Tibet years ago. They mostly practice Tibetan Buddhism, though some practice Hinduism as well. Throughout the trail, observe and take part in Tamang customs and rituals, while seeing their many Buddhist shrines. If you want, we can plan the itinerary to align with one of the many festivals in the area, which would be a fascinating experience. Enjoy traditional dances and cuisine while in a cheerful and joyous mood.
The Tamang Heritage Trail starts with a bus drive from Kathmandu to the foothills of the Himalayas – Syabrubesi. Move towards Gatlang Village, a picturesque settlement with stone architecture on a hilltop. Though tourism has brought change to these villages, it is for the better. Besides that, many of the traditional ways of life are still practised.
We visit Tatopani and move further to Thuman. There exists an ancient monastery with ornate wood carvings courtesy of the artful Tamang people. Check out the ruins in Rasuwagadhi and then move further to Briddim, a most marvellous village with a nice homestay facility. Hike up to Nagthali viewpoint (3165 meters), where the views of Langtang Lirung (7277 meters) and Ganesh Himal (7422 meters) take your breath away. From here, finish the loop trail in Syabrubesi to celebrate a successful trek before heading back to Kathmandu.
Throughout the trail, you may buy local handmade crafts and clothing items from the villagers. It is mutually beneficial to buy something, as it is a keepsake for you or your family, and it supports their livelihood and raises awareness for the Tamang people.
The Tamang Heritage Trail is part of Nepal’s Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme (TRPAP). The purpose of the program is to bring tourist money into areas that are less well off than those along the more commercial routes. By trekking here, you are not only giving yourself a great lifelong memory, but you are also helping individuals and their communities.
Note that if you would like to combine the Langtang Valley Trek with the Tamang Heritage Trail, it is possible to do so. Just let us know your interest!
You can take the Tamang HeritageTrail all throughout the year. The best times to make the trip, though, are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These seasons provide the best weather and clearest skies, not to mention that during the springtime, beautiful flowers are in bloom. Third Eye Adventure Pvt. Ltd. handles the trek with complete management. If you have any questions about the trek, do ask! | <urn:uuid:2f1587c1-39c9-4fe7-8b9e-2e590abe6de2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thirdeyeadventure.com/trek/tamang-heritage-trek/ | 2023-09-26T05:51:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.94876 | 697 |
26 March 1966: Allison Engine Company test pilot Jack Schweibold flew the third prototype Hughes Aircraft Company YOH-6A Light Observation Helicopter, 62-4213, to set three Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Records for Distance Over a Closed Circuit Without Landing of 2,800.20 kilometers (1,739.96 miles), including an Absolute Record for Class E (Rotorcraft).¹ Two of these records still stand.
One week earlier, 20 March 1966, Hughes Aircraft Company test pilot Jack L. Zimmerman flew the same helicopter to set another distance record of of 1,700.12 kilometers (1,056.41 miles).² One 27 March, Zimmerman would set six more world records with 62-4213.³
Jack Schweibold wrote about the record flight in his autobiography, In the Safety of His Wings (Holy Fire Publishing, DeLand, Florida, 2005). He was one of a group of military and civilian test pilots selected to attempt a series of world record flights at Edwards Air Force Base, in the high desert of southern California. From 20 March to 7 April 1966, they flew 62-4213 over a series of distances and altitudes.
Jack Schweibold’s record attempt began at midnight to take advantage of the cold desert air. The cold-soaked YOH-6A had been fueled with pre-cooled JP-5 in order to get the maximum amount of fuel on board. In addition to the standard fuel tank, two auxiliary tanks were placed in the cabin. The helicopter was so heavy from the overload that it could not hover. Jack made a running take-off, sliding the skids across the concrete until the increasing translational lift allowed the aircraft to break free of the ground. He began a very shallow climb.
Schweibold was flying a 60 kilometer (37.28 miles) closed course, but because of the near total darkness, he flew on instruments and was guided from the ground by Air Force test range radar controllers (Spatial Positioning and Orientation Radar Tracking, call sign SPORT). Accuracy was critical. The attempt would be disqualified if the helicopter cut inside of a pylon—which Jack could not see—but if he flew too far outside, the extra distance flown would not be counted and time would be lost. The maximum range would be controlled by the amount of fuel carried in the three tanks, and by the endurance of the pilot.
Throughout the flight, Jack gradually increased the altitude, as the T-63-A-5 turboshaft would be more efficient in thinner, colder air. He was flying a precisely calculated profile, taking into consideration aerodynamic drag, the efficiency of the helicopter’s rotor system, and the performance characteristics of the engine. He had been airborne for four hours before he climbed through 10,000 feet (3,048 meters).
At 14,000 feet (4,267 meters), Schweibold was on oxygen. He continued through 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) but was having trouble staying alert. (It would later be discovered that there was a malfunction in his oxygen mask.)
On the final lap, at 22,000 feet (6,706 meters) Jack had to fly around a towering cumulus cloud and radar contact was lost. He dived to lose altitude and popped out from under the cloud about a half-mile short of the runway.
When he shut down the engine, Jack Schweibold had flown the prototype YOH-6A 2800.20 kilometers (1,739.96 statute miles), non-stop. His record still stands.
Jack set 30 FAI World Records between 1966 and 1986. 26 of these remain current.
Frederick Jack Schweibold was born at Toledo, Ohio, 8 November 1935, the son of Henry E. and Jeanette Schweibold. He attended Ohio State University and majored engineering. He had enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve in 1952 and then joined the United States Air Force as an Aviation Cadet in 1954.
Schweibold went through pilot training at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, flying the T-34 and T-28. He went on to train in the B-25 at Reese Air Force Base, Lubbock, Texas. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and received his pilot’s wings in July 1957. In a momentary decision, he selected helicopter training.
Frederick Jack Schweibold married Miss Sharon Crouse at Toledo, Ohio, 27 December 1957.
Lieutenant Schweibold flew the Sikorsky H-19B for the U.S.A.F. Air Rescue Service, assigned to Oxnard Air Force Base, California. (The airfield is now Camarillo Airport, CMA, where I first soloed, and is about ten miles away from my desk.)
After leaving the Air Force, Jack flew Sikorsky S-55s for Chicago Helicopter Service, then Bell 47s for Butler Aviation. In 1960, he was hired by the Allison Division of General Motors as a test pilot and engineer for the new 250-series turboshaft engine.
Jack Schweibold is the author of In The Safety Of His Wings: A Test Pilot’s Adventure, published in 2005.
I had the good fortune to have known Jack Schweibold. I first met him through his involvement in the Helicopter Association International’s biennial flight instructor re-certification seminars, held during the HAI’s annual conventions. He kept the seminar classes on track, and in between, was always available for questions. Jack was the authority on Allison’s 250-series turboshaft engines, and over the years I often called him for technical information and operational advice. On top of that, Jack Schweibold was just an all-around nice guy. It was a pleasure to know him.
The Hughes Model 369 was built in response to a U.S. Army requirement for a Light Observation Helicopter (“L.O.H.”). It was designated YOH-6A, and the first aircraft received U.S. Army serial number 62-4211. It competed with prototypes from Bell Helicopter Company (YOH-4) and Fairchild-Hiller (YOH-5). All three aircraft were powered by a lightweight Allison Engine Company turboshaft engine. The YOH-6A won the three-way competition and was ordered into production as the OH-6A Cayuse. It was nicknamed “loach,” an acronym for L.O.H.
The YOH-6A was a two-place light helicopter, flown by a single pilot. It had a four-bladed, articulated main rotor which turned counter-clockwise, as seen from above. (The advancing blade is on the helicopter’s right.) Stacks of thin stainless steel “straps” fastened the rotor blades to the mast and also allowed for flapping and feathering. Hydraulic dampers controlled lead-lag. Originally, there were blade cuffs around the main rotor blade roots in an attempt to reduce aerodynamic drag, but these were soon discarded. A two-bladed semi-rigid tail rotor was mounted on the left side of the tail boom. Seen from the left, the tail-rotor rotates counter-clockwise. (The advancing blade is on top.)
The YOH-6A was powered by a T63-A-5 turboshaft engine (Allison Model 250-C10) mounted behind the cabin at a 45° angle. The engine was rated at 212 shaft horsepower at 52,142 r.p.m. (102% N1) and 693 °C. turbine outlet temperature for maximum continuous power, and 250 shaft horsepower at 738 °C., 5-minute limit, for takeoff. Production OH-6A helicopters used the slightly more powerful T63-A-5A (250-C10A) engine.
The Hughes Tool Company Aircraft Division built 1,420 OH-6A Cayuse helicopters for the U.S. Army. The helicopter remains in production as AH-6C and MH-6 military helicopters, and the MD500E and MD530F civil aircraft.
Hughes YOH-6A 62-4213 is in the collection of the United States Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, Alabama.
¹ FAI Record File Numbers 786, 787 and 11656
² FAI Record File Number 762
³ FAI Record File Numbers 771, 772, 9920, 9921, 9922, and 9923
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How to Winterize your Sprinkler System
First turn off the main sprinkler valve or water supply. Normally located in the basement or crawl space. A ball valve will rotate 90 degrees to the closed position. Rotate a gate valve handle to the right until it is fully closed. Some main valves can be located outside which require a key to close the curb stop valve that is 2 to 6 feet deep in the ground.
Second connect an air compressor to the sprinkler system. You can connect a compressor to the lower port on back flow unit and use a small screw driver to open the port valve. It is best to close the large butterfly valve (#3) below your connection on the back flow unit. It is the first valve when you follow the pipe from the house to the back flow unit. Back flow manufacturers recommend using a blow out port on the systems main line.
Third go to the timer or controller and start a zone. Blow air through the zone until most of the water is out or when the heads go back down. CAUTION: DO NOT blow air until you have activated a zone. Valve manufactures recommend NOT blowing air for more than two minutes per zone or station. If you need more than two minutes to blow out a zone, blow out the other zones and come back to that zone after the valve has cooled.
After you have blown through each zone, disconnect the air compressor and open the butterfly valve that you closed while connecting the air compressor. The tap must be drained to avoid freezing. Now go back to the main sprinkler valve from the first step in the basement or crawlspace. Locate the drain cap and open it. The water left in the pipe that goes to the back flow unit will drain out. If not call for advice.
Once you have drained the main sprinkler valve, you can now winterize the back flow unit. Put the two butterfly valves in the half on half off position. Also put the two ports in the half on half off position with a small screw driver. This will prevent the back flow unit valves from cracking.
Turn off the timer or controller.
This is a simplified winterization instruction You can call me to ask general questions about winterizing. I can’t assume responsibility for your winterization or sprinkler system. Use any of these tips or processes at your own risk. I’m confident you can succeed and save money in the process.
Always wait a few days and inspect the back flow unit for drips. If there is a drip call for advice or take required action.
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MacGregor Family Novella's
Love, Lust & Life
Lizzie Martinson is on a much-needed vacation in Miami from her stressful job and a harsh Chicago winter. While there she meets sinful and sexy Beckett. Their connection is instant and intense—the way only a vacation hook-up can be.
Beckett McGregor, also on vacation from Chicago, is unprepared for the chemistry he has with Lizzie. Unable to forget their passionate weekend, he makes a spontaneous decision to find her once he returns home. Together they’re like lighter fluid on hot coals and equally complicated.
Lizzie's country club elite past and Beckett's blue collar upbringing make their relationship difficult, and it’s hard to tell who’s making it worse—her sophisticated family or the salt-of-the-earth people who’ve always had his back. Beckett finds himself having to make an impossible decision: the woman of his dreams or the family that means the world to him.
Beauty, Bliss & A Bed of Roses
Corey Olivas has hit rock bottom. He's lost his job, damaged his relationship with his best friend and risked everything, including his life, to save his sister. Now he's going home from the hospital, alone... without anyone to help him recover. There's no one left, except the one person he should stay away from--she's forbidden.
Connie MacGregor has been in love with her brother's best friend since he held her in his arms after the worst day of her life. She's not a little girl anymore, and time hasn't erased what she feels for him. But her family hasn't forgotten how he betrayed her brother in the worst way possible--he's off limits.
Will Connie go against her family to be with Corey, or will she walk away when he needs her most? Deciding could tear her apart, proving life isn't a bed of roses when you're forced to choose between your family and your heart. | <urn:uuid:13e38c0c-9336-43a4-9fd8-627040248aae> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.tiffanilynn.com/macgregor-family-novellas | 2023-09-26T06:23:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.968906 | 532 |
The showroom is managed by Spanish partner Estudio Arqué, who accompanied Sicis with the expansion in the field of art, design and new technologies for the interior design and architecture sectors. The showroom is designed with unexpected harmonies that astoundingly flaunt current luxury design and furnishing trends to astonish exclusive clientele looking for unique décor.
With this facility, Sicis hopes to expose the public to a fusion of mosaic and marble panels, where precious materials, color pallets and models equally inspired by modern and traditional styles merge, and gives the impression of a nineteenth-century painting or innovative and contemporary look.
The Italian maison thus presents a complete selection of its product range: an interesting collage of different styles, design and objects, nearly representing a fashion studio with fabrics and swatches that embellish extremely diversified rooms, distinguished by true Italian attentiveness and quality.
Sicis’ artistic patchwork and mix of ideas on display in the Madrilenian showroom include panels inspired by the East Asian world, carpets made with the precious collection and mirrored Colibrì effect, PixAll panels with the geometric effects endowed by digital art, Flower Power artistic and floral panels, and even acclaimed Cosmati marble flooring, the Basic porcelain stoneware and glass collection and, finally, the colorful and abstract Stripes panels, whose stripes wander in magnificent optical reflections on the window display and interior mirrors.
The style of this Sicis showroom is magically unmistakable and elegant, and the final effect is a look that represents the style of the host city, this ultra-trendy and lively capital, Spain's everlasting soul -- Madrid. | <urn:uuid:1ef1c632-7e04-435a-bf46-8e87c3ab0d3d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.tile-magazine.com/articles/86999-sicis-opens-a-showroom-in-the-spanish-fashion-capital--madrid | 2023-09-26T05:25:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.912341 | 346 |
I’m not really sure what happened here. I wanted to share something from ’70s television with a spooky vibe, and then I stumbled across this, and while I can describe it and comment on it, I’m just not sure what exactly it is.
Originally broadcast as a one-hour “movie” on The ABC Superstar Saturday Movie, “Mini-Munsters” re-aired as a thirty-minute episode in the ’80s – presumably as a cartoon test slot. That half-hour cut is the version in the link below. I can assume the hour-long version puts things into a more distinguishable container, but I can’t imagine that helps things much.
Past the ‘it’s the Munsters in cartoon form’ angle, there’s not a ton that’s different about the family. Well, except for the voices – Al Lewis is the only character to stick around to voice the cartoon version of himself. Eddie’s a teenager now, and forms a rock band with his cousins Igor and Lucretia – the titular “Mini Munsters”. Herman’s not a fan of the kids’ music, and gets them to play it elsewhere. He buys the Mini-Munsters a Hearse haunted by the ghost of a funeral director, for some reason, and Grandpa invents a device that makes the Hearse run on music. For some reason.
The device becomes a hit and upsets some gangsters who own an oil company, who then challenge the Munsters to a race and then steal their pet dragon Spot when they lose the race, holding him hostage in an effort to get Grandpa to destroy the device. The Mini-Munsters get the dragon back and the gangsters are thwarted. Okay!
I know that it was the trend in the ’70s to take any popular sitcom that might have appealed to kids and make an animated version of it – The Brady Kids and The New Adventures of Gilligan come to mind – but even the worst efforts at this sort of thing make more sense than Mini-Munsters. Was this really the fully-baked version of this idea? Was this hamfisted plotline where a rock band accelerating a Hearse through its tempo really the strongest way to premiere this presumably fully baked version of this idea? We’ll never know for sure, but I think the answer is yes. Yes, it was a flimsy cash grab that shouldn’t have happened, a dish cooked by dispassionate chefs that would have been best left on the kitchen floor.
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Street Food in Bangladesh!! KEBAB FRY MOUNTAIN + Bangladeshi Food in Old Dhaka!
? Watch Day 1 in Bangladesh - Hilsa Fry: https://youtu.be/2v_GxYT3Pgw🇧🇩 Huge thanks to @Petuk Couple DHAKA, BANGLADESH - Welcome to Dhaka, and today we’re going on an ultimate Bangladeshi street food tour of Old Dhaka (known locally as Puran Dhaka). Old Dhaka is known for its amazingly congested streets, energy, being the center of fabric trade, and also for its amazing history of food - especially meats. Along with @Petuk Couple and friends we are eating at the legendary street food spots! ) - First up we took a cycle rickshaw directly to Haji Biriyani, since 1939, and probably the most famous biryani in all of Old Dhaka. Their biryani is unlike any other biryani I’ve had, fluffy like a could, fragrant from mustard oil and green chilies, and meaty. So good, it’s a place you have to eat when you’re in Dhaka.Beauty Lacchi and Faluda - Next up, another legendary place for lacchi, similar to a lassi, and faluda. Their lacchi is sweet and sour, like an icy refreshing yogurt drink. Old Dhaka Breakfast snacks - Next up on this ultimate street food tour we had some local pastries which are popular for breakfast, right out of the tandoor.Hanif Biryani - Another legendary place for biryani in Old Dhaka is Hanif Biryani. It’s not as fluffy as Haji Biriyani, but has a nice fragrance of rose water.Bismillah Kabab Ghar - Another highlight of any Bengali street food tour in Old Dhaka is Bismillah Kabab Ghar where they specialize in all sorts of fried kebabs - they are not grilled kebabs as I would typically think, but more like stir fried kebabs full of spices, onions, and green chilies. Their kidney fry and chicken chop were outstanding.Mama Kabab House - Next up we went for grilled kebabs, an assortment of fire grilled chicken and mutton grilled until crispy.Grilled Fish - Everyone said it was a first for them to eat something other than meat in Old Dhaka, but the bbq fish was very tasty especially with all the chutneys.Fresh Juice - You’ll find an abundance of juice stalls in Old Dhaka, and one of the favorites in cashew milk - more like a milkshake of blended cashews.Fire Paan - Finally to complete this ultimate and extreme Bangladeshi street food tour in Old Dhaka we had fire pan!Friends in the video, go check them out:Petuk Couple: https://www.youtube.com/c/PetukCoupleAraf Intisar Dipto: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArafIntisar ?MUSIC: https://goo.gl/HwVjdo | <urn:uuid:27fb7373-3d94-40e3-aef0-2d00123e8413> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.tivu.co/watch/street-food-in-bangladesh-kebab-fry-mountain-bangladeshi-food-in-old-dhaka_dXBpFZVKaK7hgaf.html | 2023-09-26T05:13:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.933074 | 672 |
URINETOWN (the musical)
"Trust me, you have plenty of opportunities to see some cheesy piece of marketing roll through town. Treat yourself to something far more entertaining. And enjoy your trip to Urinetown."
– Shepherd Express
Marquette Helfaer Theatre – 2013
Scenic Design: Lex Gernon
Costume Design: Connie Peterson
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HK VP9 9mm Barrel
|Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm barrel. Manufactured by the H&K factory in Germany. Replaces part# 243453.|
May 23, 2021
I ran across Top Gun Supply for the first time online searching for a HK VP9 barrel. The day after placing my order, I received a call confirming my address and my order was arrived within a week. I was very pleased overall with their service and the hard to find product. I would highly recommend Top Gun and purchase here again. | <urn:uuid:44ecca18-5b40-4f6c-9445-ba0c492373ed> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.topgunsupply.com/hk-vp9-9mm-barrel.html | 2023-09-26T05:03:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.977285 | 117 |
Expectations play an oversized role in college football. That is nothing new, and it is why coaches try to keep those expectations under control. Some first-year coaches exceed them. Some fall short. Neither is necessarily a good predictor of what is to come.
By the time the 1981 season arrived, first-year coach Pat Dye had convinced Auburn people better days were coming. But after beating TCU in Dye’s first game, the Tigers lost to Wake Forest as the result of a fumbled kickoff, fumbled at the goal-line at Tennessee and lost 17-3 at Nebraska. They went on to finish 5-6.
Tommy Tuberville, the pitch man that he was, never claimed his first season would not be difficult. But expectations grew anyway. In his first game, the Tigers had to score in the final minutes to be Appalachian State, which was an FCS program and did not resemble the Appalachian State of today. His first team went 5-6. Both, of course, went on to much better days.
There are opposite examples, too. Terry Bowden went 11-0 in his first season. Gus Malzahn went 12-2.
But this season is quite different. With almost two dozen transfers, it’s difficult to hazard a guess on what Hugh Freeze’s first Auburn team will look like. Could it be like Dye’s and Tuberville’s first teams and have a similar record. Sure it could. Could it be like Terry Bowden’s first Auburn team and go unbeaten or like Malzahn’s first team that won the SEC championship and played in the BCS Championship Game? Highly unlikely.
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Public flu campaign – all eligible people urged to take up jab offer
Published: 24 September 2020
Record numbers of people offered flu vaccine as new research reveals those infected with flu and COVID-19 were more likely to die.
People in the South West are encouraged to get their flu vaccine as new Public Health England (PHE) research suggests that people infected with both viruses between January and April were more at risk of severe illness and death.
- 30 million people will be offered the free flu vaccine this year, the highest number ever.
- Scaled-up marketing campaign across TV, radio and digital advertising will reinforce the seriousness of flu.
One of the region’s senior medics Dr Julie Yates, lead Consultant for Screening and Immunisation at Public Health England South West, is calling on all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu.
She said: “People might think that flu is just a cough or cold, but actually this serious illness can have devastating effects on people, including causing death in some cases.
“COVID-19 is still circulating and we expect co-circulation with flu this season. This winter, more than ever, it is important to minimise the number of people becoming unwell with flu and for people to have the flu vaccination if offered.
“More people than ever are eligible for the flu vaccination this year and I would encourage anyone invited to attend their appointment.”
The advice comes as new research from Public Health England (PHE) suggests that the risk of death more than doubled for people who tested positive for both flu and COVID-19, compared to those with COVID-19 alone.
The research, looking at cases between January and April this year, also found that those with co-infection of the two viruses were more at risk of severe illness. Most cases of co-infection were in older people and more than half of them died.
Flu is a serious condition that kills on average 11,000 people in England each year and hospitalises many more. Adults at high risk from flu are also most at risk from COVID-19 and the free vaccine is more important than ever, to help protect the nation from a double threat this winter.
This year, the programme is being expanded to help protect people from flu and ease pressure on the NHS and urgent care services.
The health system is working to provide the free flu vaccine to 30 million people, the highest number on record:
- All primary school children and, for the first time, Year 7 (age 11 to 12) children will be offered the flu ‘nasal spray’ in schools to reduce community transmission. Two and three-year olds will be offered the vaccine through their GP.
- The most vulnerable, including adults aged 65 and over, those with long-term health conditions and pregnant women, will be offered the flu vaccine first through their GP or pharmacy.
- The flu vaccine will also be offered to household contacts of people on the NHS Shielded Patient List and all health and all social care workers who have direct contact with the people they care for.
- Once uptake has been maximised in the most at-risk groups, the newly eligible 50-64-year olds will be invited for vaccination later in the season. Anyone who is 50-64 years old with long-term health condition should be vaccinated earlier in the season, in line with all others in risk groups.
As part of England’s biggest ever flu campaign – alongside adverts across the media and posters in key locations such as GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals – eligible people will receive additional direct reminders prompting them to book their appointment, supporting the hard work of local GP practices and pharmacies in driving uptake among their registered eligible patients.
To help increase uptake in the social care sector, for the first-time pharmacists will be able to vaccinate both residents and care home staff at the same time.
Employers of frontline health and social care workers also have a responsibility to ensure their staff can get the free vaccine. A record number of NHS staff – three quarters of a million (74.3%) of frontline healthcare workers – took up their workplace vaccination last year across the country.
Overall nearly two thirds of eligible people received their free vaccine last year, making uptake rates in England among the highest in Europe.
Last year the vaccine uptake rates in the South West were:
- 73.8 per cent for those aged over 65
- 46 per cent for at-risk groups
- 44.4 per cent for pregnant women
- 63.1 per cent for 4 to 11-year-olds and
- 53.4 per cent for 2 to 3-year-olds
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock said: “This year more than ever, it’s vital that those eligible for the flu jab get it this winter so you can protect yourself, your family and the NHS. We’re pulling out all the stops to prepare for this uniquely challenging winter and we have enough vaccines for 30 million people this year, more than we’ve ever done before.
“With the simultaneous risk of flu and COVID-19, make sure you get your flu jab if you’re eligible, don’t gather in groups larger than 6 and remember ‘Hands Face Space’ so we can look after each other.”
The unprecedented vaccine drive will be supported by a scaled-up marketing campaign across TV, radio and digital advertising. The ‘Just’ The Flu campaign, launching in early October, will reinforce the seriousness of flu, urge people to re-evaluate their own risk to the virus and remind people that vaccination is the best protection for themselves and those around them. | <urn:uuid:9b141e29-aaaf-4624-af8e-021ff11a99fb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/about-us/news-and-publications/news/2020/09/public-flu-campaign-20017/ | 2023-09-26T06:21:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.969442 | 1,189 |
Attendees at GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) will have the opportunity to attend “Latino Link,” a series of workshops presented by the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA). GIE+EXPO is scheduled for October 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
The number of Hispanic Americans working in the landscape industry is growing. NHLA has expanded their seminar offerings during the tradeshow to include a breakfast session for dealers, three seminars for owners and managers of landscape businesses and two Spanish-language sessions for members of the Hispanic work force.
Topics of discussion will include engaging local Hispanics in English, reading body language, bridging cultural gaps, tips to avoid misunderstandings, accepting other cultures, what owners want from their Latino leaders and dealing with challenging customers. Seminars will include panels and group discussions. Some seminars require preregistration.
GIE+EXPO’s Dealer Day is set for Oct. 21, with all industry participants invited for the two remaining days of the annual event. An early-bird registration discount is available through Sept. 9. For more information or to register online, visit www.gie-expo.com. | <urn:uuid:bdb9f2b9-ebc2-4ada-aa62-b29910b2b1d4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.totallandscapecare.com/business/article/15038675/nhla-expands-latino-link-seminar-agenda-for-gieexpo | 2023-09-26T05:44:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.93667 | 248 |
Helicopter leases are quite common as they are hassle-free and allow the Lessee to operate the helicopter with minimal capital investment and maximum flexibility. The following are the main types of Helicopter leases:
- Dry Lease: In a dry lease, the Lessee gets only the helicopter without fuel or crew. The Lessee pays for fuel, maintenance, and insurance as well as crew costs. They are in charge of the operation of the helicopter.
- Wet Lease: In a wet lease, the Lessee gets the helicopter along with at least one crew member and flight operations are controlled by the Lessor.
Helicopter Lease Rates
The cost of leasing a helicopter depends on the type of lease. The cost of leasing a helicopter is determined on a monthly and hourly usage basis. Touchstone Helicopters in Los Angeles offers a dry lease on the Robinson R22 Beta II at $2,850 per month plus $87 per flight hour with no minimum usage or $139 per hour with no monthly fee and a minimum usage to be determined on an individual basis. The R44 Raven II dry leases for $5,250 per month plus $139 per flight hour with no minimum or $305 per hour with no monthly fee and minimum usage to be determined. There are customized leases available for flight schools, businesses, and individuals. | <urn:uuid:9ee6a626-22f7-434a-8f82-28ac55c4a694> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.touchstonehelicopters.com/know-the-details-of-helicopter-leases/ | 2023-09-26T04:49:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.934373 | 273 |
Greece Escape: Corfu, Athens & Sky-High Monasteries
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Best GPS Tracker For Car In Egypt
Top Vehicle Tracking System For 2023
- 40,000+ Positive Amazon Reviews
- GPS Car Tracker For Monitoring Company Vehicles
- Enhance Personal Safety While Traveling Abroad
- More Accurate Than Key Finder GPS Locator
Tracki is the top-selling GPS locator designed to track vehicles, home appliances, or people traveling abroad. The versatile GPS tracking system provides real time location updates as fast as every 10 seconds, and the car tracker will work anywhere in Egypt where cellular coverage is present. Tracki vehicle tracker was designed with a waterproof housing and magnet mount so you can put the GPS device on anything from a car to a personal asset. What makes Tracki stand above a smart Bluetooth tracker, GPS finder, smart tracker, or key finder is the small size of the GPS locator, low cost ($19), and accuracy of the GPS vehicle tracker.
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GPS Tracking Company In Egypt
Car GPS devices are the most popular tracking devices used in Egypt because fleet management technology can be used by companies to track employees, travelers to stay in touch with family members overseas, and anyone in Egypt to catch cheating partners. However, there are also smart tag Bluetooth solutions (Bluetooth tracker for kids) that can be used for personal safety. Smart tag Bluetooth trackers such as the iTag Bluetooth tracker are designed as anti-lost technologies to assist parents with safeguarding their kids. Some of these products include:
- Mini Bluetooth Tracker For Child/Pet/Key/Wallet/Mobile/Bag
- Smart iTag Bluetooth Anti-Lost Smart Bluetooth Tracker
- Personal GPS Trackers With Panic Buttons
When it comes to personal GPS devices or car trackers, size matters. Therefore, having a mini tracker that is small in size, long in battery, and easy on the user is critical. Especially, when operating in international locations such as Northern Africa. That is what makes Tracki one of the best vehicle tracking systems. First of all, the car tracker is way more accurate than Bluetooth smart tags that require WiFI and do not use GPS-location technologies. But more importantly, Tracki is more accurate and provides more detailed information than theiTag Bluetooth key tracker finder.
Tracki GPS vehicle tracking devices will work in Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Port Said, Luxor, New Cario City, Suez, and any location in Egypt where cellular coverage is present.
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How Can GPS Trackers Help With Traffic And Fuel Consumption In Cairo?
GPS trackers can help you navigate through the city’s notoriously congested traffic. By finding alternative routes and calculating the most fuel-efficient paths, you can save time and reduce fuel consumption. Isn’t that a relief for Cairo’s busy streets?
Can I Use A GPS Tracker To Monitor My Business Vehicles In Egypt?
Definitely! GPS tracking systems are perfect for businesses operating in Egypt, especially in cities like Cairo and Alexandria. Monitor your fleet’s activity, optimize routes, and improve overall efficiency. Don’t you want to make your business more efficient?
How Can A Geo-Fence Benefit Me In Egypt’s Popular Tourist Spots?
A geo-fence allows you to set virtual boundaries around specific locations, such as the Pyramids of Giza or the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Receive alerts when your loved ones or belongings enter or leave these areas, ensuring safety and security. This will allow you to know when your family members leave a popular destination spot and alert you that they are safe.
Can Voice Recording Be Useful For Travelers In Egypt?
Yes! GPS trackers with voice recording capabilities can help travelers in Egypt communicate and record important information during their trips. Capture memories or use them for language translation.
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A golden celebration in its own right! Celebratory black tea blend with Florida citrus and a touch of vanilla and gold iridescent sparkle. Available for a limited time
Tasting Notes: orange | lime | vanilla
Our Iridescent tea is bursting with color and flavor. Upon the first look at this celebratory tea blend, you can see ribbons of blue cornflower and gold calendula petals; also chunks of golden Florida orange peel complete the look. The taste is of strong Florida citrus: lemon, lime and orange, along with an underlying smoothness of vanilla. The brewed cup of tea is a beautiful amber color and shimmers gold from the gold sprinkles in the mix!
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black tea, orange peel, pineapple, bergamot, lime flavor, blue cornflowers, gold sparkle sugar, calendula petals
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What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Director of Research, Tradeweb
A year ago, the coronavirus crisis nearly shuttered global markets. Volatility reigned and liquidity dried up as markets went full risk-off. Just over a decade after the calamitous Great Recession, another long and painful dislocation in the financial markets seemed inescapable as investors surveyed the wreckage wrought by March 2020.
What a difference a year has made. Following unprecedented responses from governments and central banks, the markets have snapped back and last March seems like the distant past.
In this post, Tradeweb examines in charts how markets have responded, adapted and normalized to the ongoing global pandemic, through the prism of the U.S. Treasuries market.
Liquidity crunch, and then normalization
During the peak of the pandemic crisis, liquidity dried up significantly across markets. This was particularly noticeable in the Treasury market, where closing bid/ask spreads for the long bond averaged over a full basis point during the month of March 2020, compared to its current level, which is below 0.2bp. On March 16th, 2020, the spread was more than 3bp.
This was in stark contrast to what we saw during the global financial crisis (GFC), when widening of bid/ask spreads was led by the front-end of the curve. In November 2008 – the worst month for liquidity in the long bond during the global financial crisis, as measured by bid/ask spreads – the spread averaged 0.5bp.
Part of the reason for the significant widening of bid/ask spreads in the back-end of the curve was the unprecedent and historic volatility in the sector. Unlike during both the dotcom bubble and the GFC, when volatility was highest in the front-end, the bond sector was significantly more volatile during the latest crisis, easily eclipsing previous records.
Nonetheless, following unprecedented policy response, market volatility quickly returned to levels generally seen prior to the pandemic, with the front-end volatility falling further as a result of absolute low yield in the sector and the Fed’s dovish policy response.
Yields look ahead
March 2020 saw Treasury yields set record lows, with the 10-year note falling below 0.50% and the 30-year bond falling below 1.00%. The decades long rally in bonds has been truly extraordinary, given there are still old bonds trading in the market with coupons above 8%. However, since hitting these lows, 30-year yields have more than doubled while 10-year yields have more than trebled.
Additionally, the comparison of yields at the start of 2021 versus the start of 2020 shows a significant divergence. The first quarter of 2021 has seen long-term yields rise over 75bps, largely returning to pre-crisis levels. In comparison, the first quarter of 2020 saw a significant decline in yields across the curve, with yields falling over 100bp across the board. In Q1 2020, long-term Treasuries had their largest declines since the third quarter of 2011.
Similar to the GFC, much of the early recovery in yields has been driven by rising inflation expectations, as noted by TIPS breakeven rates, which are now at their highest levels in years, particularly towards the front-end of the curve.
One of the more obvious effects of the COVID-19 crisis was the explosion in issuance, a topic which we have covered in a series of pieces: Record Fixed Income Insurance, Focus: Corporate Bonds and Bold European Union Funding.
In the past year U.S. Treasury debt outstanding has increased ~24%, with most of that coming in the form of bills (up 89%). The bond sector, too, has also seen significant growth (up 21%).
Source: SIFMA, U.S. Treasury
What is even more remarkable is the pace of issuance in the long-tenor debt: the U.S. Treasury issued $86 billion (bn) of such debt in March, more than double the pace of last March. There are now as many bonds issued on a monthly reopening –$48bn – as there were for all of 2008.
Source: U.S. Treasury
In March of last year, FINRA started publishing U.S. Treasury trading data for the first time, giving the market a look at a more complete breakdown of trading activity.
One year later, overall volumes are down 27% from that first month. However, in both client segments (ATS/IDB and D2C), the percentage of activity in longer-term securities (> 7 years) has risen more than 3 percentage points, with those gains largely coming at the cost of trading of shorter-term notes (<2 years). Additionally, dealer-to-customer trading saw a significant boost in activity in Bills, which now represent 23% of overall volumes.
What a difference a year makes
By almost every measure March 2020 was an unprecedented month for global markets. In the U.S. Treasury market, historically wide bid/ask spreads were further complicated by record low yields and wild volatility. In response, global governments and central banks, acting in a coordinated fashion, provided extraordinary support, driving record issuance. Although the pandemic is not over yet and global economies are still very much recovering, market conditions this month hold in stark contrast to where they were last year.
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Calculations based on SIFMA U.S. Treasury Securities Statistics. February 2021 vs. March 2020.
Currently, there are $54bn in total 20-year and 30-year bonds issued on quarterly new issuance months and $48bn for each of the two subsequent reopenings each quarter.
Calculations based on U.S. Treasury most recent quarterly refunding statement and SIFMA U.S. Treasury Securities Statistics
Issuance based on auction date, not settlement date.
FINRA TRACE data divides U.S. Treasury trading into two client segments: (1) Alternative Trading Systems [ATS] & Interdealer [IDB], which generally aligns the historical wholesale dealer-to-dealer activity; and (2) Dealer to Customer [D2C], which generally aligns with activity of market end-users.
Calculations based on average daily volumes for the first four complete weeks of March 2021 vs March 2020.
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New Zealand’s South Island is home to the majestic Southern Alps, endless patches of vineyards, dreamy moss-covered forests, fiords, and quaint Victorian towns alike. This 150,000 km2 island stuns visitors with unique ecosystems, plus endemic flora and fauna.
It does take some serious decision-making if you’re planning a (road) trip on the long-stretched South Island. From northernmost Collingwood to southernmost Bluff, you’ll be driving nearly 1100 kilometres. If you’re new to the island and you have 1 to 2 weeks to spend, we recommend exploring the most elevated central parts. Here is an itinerary idea to help you experience the beautiful South Island of New Zealand and see some of its highlights.
Places include: Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown.
Where to start?
Christchurch is the largest city on the Southern Island (approx 390,000 inhabitants) and has the most significant international airport. Both outside the airport and in the centre, you’ll find car rental companies where you can pick up your vehicle for a road trip. Intercity buses to destinations across the island depart from the central bus station.
When to go?
The weather and temperature can vary between the seasons on New Zealand’s South Island. Late Spring and Summer (November to February) may be the most pleasant period in general.
Between Lake Tekapo and Wanaka, magnificent fields of lupines pop with colour during late Spring. Also, you’ll most likely experience sunny skies and temperatures above 20 degrees in the summer months.
South Island itinerary ideas
If you have 1 to 2 weeks to navigate New Zealand’s South Island, here are some of the top spots to visit.
Although much of Christchurch’s downtown area was damaged by the disastrous 2011 earthquake, some historical buildings are still standing. While the centre boasts some excellent eateries and pubs, most scenic locations can be found just outside the city borders.
Highlights of Christchurch
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens – On sunny days, there’s no better activity than wandering the tree-lined lanes and rose gardens of the botanic gardens. The park also contains a greenhouse complex with a stunning diversity of exotic plants.
- Riverside Market – A modern food hall where you can fill your belly with local and Asian fusion cuisine during your walk through the centre.
- Banks Peninsula – Although technically not part of Christchurch, Banks Peninsula makes for a great little day trip from the city.
Here are some tours you may like in and around Christchurch.
Length of stay
While it takes one full day to explore the city’s centre, you could add another one to visit the Banks Peninsula or ride the spectacular Christchurch Gondola.
Regardless of the budget you’re travelling on, there will be an accommodation that suits your needs. Here are a few options:
How to get to Christchurch?
Most international flights to the South Island arrive at Christchurch’s airport; these include flights from Australia and Singapore. From Europe or the USA, you’ll often have to transfer once or twice to get to Christchurch.
Known for its sparkling glacial lake and contrasting brown mountains surrounding it, Lake Tekapo truly is an extraordinary destination in the central Mackenzie Region. Tekapo attracts travellers for its natural beauty and activities like stargazing and lounging in spring baths. Stroll around at the shores of the lake, and don’t forget to take photographs at the stone Church of the Good Shepherd.
Highlights of Lake Tekapo
- Mt John – Summit just outside the town with striking views over the lake and the distant mountain ranges. Mt John also boasts an observatory, which is open for stargazing experiences.
- Tekapo Springs – This hot pool complex overlooks the blue lake and surrounding mountains. A great place to relax with views.
- Church of the Good Shepherd – The stone cathedral contrasts beautifully with the glacial lake and peaks of the Southern Alps in the background. This is perhaps the most photographed building in New Zealand, and it’s particularly photogenic during the lupine season.
Here are some tours you may like in and around Lake Tekapo.
Length of stay
Lake Tekapo is a very compact settlement, and in one day, you can visit most of the sights around and even dip your toes in Tekapo Springs. You can add an additional day or half-day if you’re getting excited by the thought of a boat ride on the lake or a scenic flight over the region.
Despite its modest size, Lake Tekapo is home to a surprising number of hotels and B&Bs. These are some of the neat options in and around town.
- Budget – Lakefront Lodge Backpackers
- Mid-range – Peppers Bluewater Resort
- Luxury – Skyrim Riverside Lodge
How to get to Lake Tekapo?
Travellers from Christchurch can venture for Lake Tekapo by car, a 230-kilometre route that takes just 3 hours to complete. If you don’t have a car at your disposal, the daily Intercity bus service from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo is a marvellous and budget-friendly alternative.
Mount Cook is the highest mountain peak between Southeast Asia and the Andes in South America and a significant symbol to New Zealand. Mount Cook Village can easily be reached if you exit the main road number 8.
Highlights of Mount Cook
- Hooker Valley Track – This trail is one of the country’s most popular short hiking tracks, and it meanders through breathtaking scenery. As you cross boardwalks and suspension bridges towards Hooker Lake, the towering mountains of the Alps unfold in front of you as you go further. The round-trip journey has a length of 10 kilometres.
- Scenic flights – See the Alps and Mount Cook itself from a unique, unforgettable perspective.
- Kayaking – Bright blue Lake Pukaki is a perfect place to sail your own kayak and take lovely pictures to show your friends back home.
Here are some tours you may like in and around Mount Cook.
Length of stay
If you’re only planning to do some kayaking and walking, one jam-packed day will suffice. Add a morning if you’re daring a skydive or scenic flight over Mount Cook just after sunrise.
For Mount Cook Village, we recommend the following accommodation:
How to get to Mount Cook?
It’s a 100-kilometre drive from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook Village and a 265-kilometre ride from Queenstown if you start in the south.
Wanaka is now a recognized destination on the South Island’s tourist trail, thanks to its charming lakefront, water activities, and the lonely Wanaka Tree. Also, the mountains are close by, creating winter sports and hiking opportunities.
Highlights of Wanaka
- The Lone Tree of Wanaka – A single willow tree rises from the lake like an arm, perhaps making it the most photographed tree in the country, if not the world.
- Roys Peak – A full-day hike to Roys Peak comes with a grand reward; sweeping views over nearby peaks, Lake Wanaka, and – if you’re lucky – a mysterious deck of clouds in the deep.
- Mountain biking – Wanaka is a paradise for avid cyclists, with numerous beautiful routes winding over grassy terrain, dirt paths, and rocky slopes.
Here are some tours you may like in and around Wanaka.
Length of stay
If you’re travelling by car, you can see the waterfront, downtown area, and some lookout points around the lake within a day. But when tackling a hike or mountain bike trail, it’s wise to add another night.
Hotels in Wanaka come in each price range:
How to get to Wanaka?
Wanaka is situated 200 kilometres southwest of both Mount Cook Village and Lake Tekapo. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Wanaka from both destinations.
Queenstown is the most developed tourist hub on the South Island, and you could fill many days with all the entertainment that can be found here. Queenstown is attractive for its luxury hotels, adrenaline activities, and breathtaking scenery.
Highlights of Queenstown
- Jet boating – Hair-raising, high-speed boat rides that take you over the shallow rivers around town.
- The Remarkables – While this mountain range offers impressive viewpoints during summer, the winter brings ski and snowboard fanatics to the white slopes of The Remarkables.
- Downtown – Central Queenstown is a lively area filled with oriental restaurants and inviting souvenir shops.
Here are some tours you may like in and around Queenstown.
Length of stay
It’s recommended to spend at least 2 full days in action-packed Queenstown. With so many activities and dining options available, it takes some time to get to know the city. It’s also worth looking into tours from Queenstown to the magnificent Milford Sound, a remarkable trip that takes a full day out of your schedule but is certainly worth it.
The island’s most visited destination has hotels for each budget.
How to get to Queenstown?
Queenstown has an international airport and receives flights from several Australian cities. You can also take a flight to Queenstown from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. It is a 1-hour drive from Wanaka to Queenstown.
Do you have more time?
If you’re able to travel around the South Island longer, there are many more treasures to discover. We’d recommend the following stops:
- The Catlins – Ancient forests, waterfalls, and a rugged coastline await.
- Westcoast – See stunning mountain views, glaciers and rainforests.
- Marlborough wineries – Do a cycling tour from one cellar door to another in the country’s largest wine region.
- Oamaru – Charming coastal town with Victorian architecture and a blue penguin colony.
Also read 10 Must-See Natural Highlights on New Zealand’s South Island for more itinerary ideas and information.
New Zealand Guided Tours and Itineraries
G Adventures in particular is a specialist in guided multi-day tours and have some great itineraries such as below.
Shaped by tectonic movements, the South Island of New Zealand is full of mountains and fascinating landscapes. Even if you just spend 1 or 2 weeks here, you’ll get to see a wide variety of sights and settlements.
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By Bob Keefe
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to roll back the Clean Power Plan and other commonsense clean energy and climate policies puts our environment and our children’s future at risk.
It also puts something else at risk: American jobs and competitiveness.
More than 3 million people now work in clean energy in America, according to the Department of Energy. These are hard-working Americans who build and install solar panels and wind turbines; manufacture Energy Star appliances; and make our homes, offices and schools more efficient with better lighting, heating and insulation. Solar jobs grew by an incredible 25 percent last year, while wind energy jobs grew by 32 percent.
The Clean Power Plan sets a roadmap for states to reduce emissions from existing power plants by 30 percent by 2030 by replacing dirty and outdated energy sources with clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
From a business perspective, the plan provides market clarity to companies on the direction the country is going on energy, which allows them to invest, expand and hire new workers to meet the expected demand for clean energy.
That’s why more than 1,000 businesses joined in a letter to President Trump asking him to support a low-carbon economy and why more than 300 E2 business leaders wrote Congress in support of the Clean Power Plan.
With the executive order signed on Tuesday, the Trump White House aims to gut the Clean Power Plan, while simultaneously giving a grab-bag of government benefits to the fossil fuel industry. In signing the order, President Trump effectively kicked those 3 million American workers in the teeth and told them their jobs don’t matter.
His executive order solidifies the backward America First Energy Plan that will make America last in competitiveness by completely ignoring solar, wind and energy efficiency and putting all our country’s bets on 19th-century technology — coal, oil and other fossil fuels.
While President Trump is determined to completely ignore modern energy technology and instead strengthen our shackles to fossil fuels, America’s competitors on the global market are preparing to eat our economic lunch.
As America retreats on renewables, China plans to invest at least $360 billion in solar, wind and other renewables over the next three years. Germany, long a global leader in clean energy, is working on policies that will send renewable energy costs to record lows — putting more money in the bank accounts of businesses and consumers that will be reinvested in the economy.
Fortunately we have some real leaders in our states that realize the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy. In a statement on Tuesday, the governors of New York and California reaffirmed their commitment to exceeding the targets of the Clean Power Plan. They said doing so is good for both the environment and the economy in two of the nation’s biggest states.
“Dismantling the Clean Power Plan and other critical climate programs is profoundly misguided and shockingly ignores basic science,” said Govs. Andrew Cuomo of New York and Jerry Brown of California. “With this move, the administration will endanger public health, our environment and our economic prosperity.”
About 500,000 Californians and 85,000 New Yorkers work in clean energy today, according to E2’s analysis.
President Trump has promised to be “the greatest jobs president that God has ever created.”
That won’t happen by rolling back policies like the Clean Power Plan.
What will happen is that American jobs and American competitiveness in clean energy will suffer.
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By Jonathan Gelbard, Ph.D.
In my last post, I used a science-based green purchasing framework to evaluate sustainability of cattle grazing operations. The first two steps were to identify (1) key impacts of poorly managed ranches, and (2) solutions to each impact. Here I repeat this exercise for beef feedlots. Given the destructive consequences of industrial crop production, evaluating feedlot sustainability encompasses impacts and solutions related to feed supply chains.
What are Feedlots & Why It Matters How They are Managed
About 97% of U.S. cattle are “finished” on grain at feedlots, where they spend the last 4-6 months of their lives. The EPA defines feedlots (animal feeding operations; “AFOs”) as "agricultural enterprises where animals are…raised in confined situations. AFOs congregate animals, feed, manure and urine…and production operations on a small land area. Feed is brought to the animals rather than the animals grazing…" Feedlots become "concentrated animal feeding operations" (CAFOs) when they meet specific conditions, including size thresholds.
Sources of Feedlot Pollution: The USDA estimates that livestock produce 500 millions of tons of manure annually, over three times America’s 150 million tons of human sanitary waste. Most beef feedlots manage manure as solids in piles, with “catchment basins” storing polluted runoff. Others, including dairy operations that sell animals to beef processors, store manure as liquids in lagoons.
Manure management is often poor. A Duke University report found only half of large beef feedlots have manure management plans. Without effective planning and monitoring, manure contaminates waterways, poisons drinking water, and causes stomach-turning air pollution.
Producers can reduce these impacts by using science and practical knowledge to improve management. Below I summarize top environmental, health, and other impacts of poor feedlot management, and benefits of good management.
Surface & Groundwater Quality
Impacts of Poor Feedlot Management: Feedlots – including and beyond beef – account for an estimated 55% of sediment pollution and 30+% of nutrient pollution in America’s drinking water. Inadequately sealed and maintained manure runoff catchment and storage lagoons pollute thousands of miles of waterways and leak into aquifers. This pollution, along with runoff from farms that over-apply feedlot manure to crop fields (or apply it at the wrong time), may contain harmful chemicals including pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, and heavy metals. Nutrient pollution attributable to feedlots also occurs when they source feed from farms that over-apply fertilizer, further contributing to aquatic dead zones.
When manure nitrate pollution reaches aquifers, health impacts include diseases such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes, neurodevelopmental defects, and reproductive disorders such as blue baby syndrome.
Additionally, 10-50% of cattle transport dangerous pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli O157-H57, and Cryptosporidium. In areas where farmers apply manure to fields, surface and ground waters face high risk of pathogen contamination. A study of water quality in agricultural regions found the highest levels of fecal coliform at sites near feedlots.
Benefits of Well-Managed Feedlots: Well-managed feedlots secure pollution permits and mitigate water quality risks. They implement a nutrient and manure management plan that details how the operation recycles nutrients, and balances nutrient inputs with use. Effective nutrient management plans:
Operations that holistically demonstrate good manure and nutrient management also use feeds produced on farms that minimize water pollution. Looking at the big picture, reintegrating crop and livestock operations – fertilizing crops with animal waste and feeding animals crop wastes – is drawing renewed interest for its valuable benefits. These include reduced fertilizer and manure disposal costs, and protection against pollution-related risks.
The Climate Crisis
Impacts of Poor Feedlot Management: Beef feedlots contribute to climate disruption via emissions of heat-trapping enteric methane (from cattle belching), manure methane (from storage lagoons), and nitrous oxide (from stored and applied manure and, indirectly, from over-applying fertilizer to the feed crops they rely on). Additional sources of heat-trapping pollution include carbon dioxide from 1) agrochemical production, 2) soils by conversion of native ecosystems to feed croplands, and 3) poor management of feed crops (e.g., by degrading soils).
Benefits of Well-Managed Feedlots: Well-managed feedlots optimize herd health, manure and nutrient management to minimize climate-disrupting emissions. Whether they grow feed or externally source it, they use feeds produced by operations that precisely apply fertilizer, avoid conversion of native ecosystems to croplands, and use practices like cover crops that regenerate soil health and sequester carbon. Dairy operations that sell animals into beef supply chains (and hopefully soon more beef feedlots) also use anaerobic digesters to convert methane into energy, and sell digested manure as innovative fertilizer products. These and other climate-smart practices improve management quality, generate revenue, cut energy costs, and enhance resilience to extreme weather.
Impacts of Poor Feedlot Management: Decomposing manure produces 160+ different gases. Odorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia cause profound health impacts to agricultural communities. Other pollutants include particulates and pathogens. Studies of communities near feedlots document increased rates of depression, anger and fatigue. People living next to an Iowa feedlot had high rates of breath shortness, nausea, dizziness, and headaches.
This pollution causes severe economic impacts. One study determined that Missouri CAFOs have lowered property values in surrounding communities by an average of $2.68 million.
Benefits of well-managed feedlots: Well-managed feedlots actively reduce air pollution. For example, facilities that manage manure as solids cover stockpiles to curtail odor and maintain facility humidity to minimize dust. Operations that manage manure as liquids cover lagoons, and use anaerobic digesters fitted with pollution control devices where necessary.
Impacts of Poor Feedlot Management: America uses more antibiotics per pound of meat produced than any other nation. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 80% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. are fed to livestock. Of that, feedlots use about 70% for “non-therapeutic” purposes (routine feeding of antibiotics to healthy animals to prevent disease and promote growth). These misuses of antibiotics breed antibiotic-resistant superbugs, reducing the effectiveness of critical life-saving medications.
Benefits of Well-Managed Feedlots: Well-managed feedlots implement herd health, sanitation, and other good animal husbandry practices that prevent disease without using non-therapeutic antibiotics. For example, steps to prevent infection include avoiding excessive animal densities, since overcrowding facilitates disease transmission.
Native Fish, Wildlife & Plant Biodiversity
Impacts of Poor Feedlot Management:
Benefits of Well-Managed Feedlots: Well-managed feedlots minimize impacts to biodiversity by managing and maintaining facilities to minimize pollution. They use BMPs such as vegetated riparian buffers to filter runoff, protect aquatic ecosystems, and provide habitat for pollinators, wildlife, and predators of pests. In addition, they source feed from farms that minimize pollution and avoid controversial pesticides.
Impacts of Poor Feedlot Management: Some feedlots are highlighted in the media as “factory farms” for graphically poor treatment of animals and given nicknames like “Cowschwitz”. There are far too many examples of inhumanely managed operations.
Benefits of Well-Managed Feedlots: Well-managed feedlots ensure high animal welfare through a herd health plan requiring proper nutrition, prompt resolution of health issues, low-stress handling, proper sanitation, record keeping, and overall good animal husbandry. Transportation to and from facilities is safe and humane.
You can make an important difference by purchasing beef from brands that reduce feedlot pollution, phase out non-therapeutic antibiotics, and treat animals humanely. As with grazing operations, it is critical to develop purchasing guidelines that avoid as many impacts as possible and drive business to more sustainable producers.
Emotions run high with feedlots. CAFO activists have launched far more devastating food brand-focused campaigns than groups combatting impacts of poorly-managed grazing. You don’t want it to be activists who expose gaps in your procurement guidelines. This is a big reason why many brands turn to independent, third-party certification to prove they have minimized impacts.
Next, I’ll explore the landscape of certifications and other eco-labels in the beef sector.
Jonathan L. Gelbard, Ph.D. is Principal and Senior Conservation Scientist at Conservation Value Solutions. As a researcher, writer, speaker, and advisor, he digs deep to identify root causes of problems, and catalyzes transformative solutions.
Dr. Gelbard was Senior Scientist at the Grasslands Alliance, a partnership between NGO’s, certifiers and ranchers that developed and piloted a comprehensive certification standard for U.S. and Canadian beef cattle and bison grazing operations. The Grasslands Alliance is currently fundraising to support its development of certification and continuous improvement programs. Click here to learn more.
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Beginner Triathlon Swimming Workouts
I was doing a natural movement-type workout this morning and I’ve been working on my balance lately. Improving balance helps in so many areas of sports and life. In order to do some of the balance practice I was doing, I had to be 100% focused on what I was doing. This is what I love about practicing this within a workout- it requires that I not let my mind wander!
Focus will be required in any discipline. Swimming is of course no exception. And just as when I was working on my balance today on land, and making little improvements with each practice, doing drills in the water and making improvements to your stroke is no different!
Check out this month’s workout below. It will involve keeping focused on each drill or stroke aspect as you swim. This will likely put you into a “zone” of sorts, where you are not thinking about work or dinner or bills- which is I think the beautiful thing about triathlon- it allows us to get the benefits of meditation without having to sit still. 🙂
“Most people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives.”
Join A Former Olympian and Me in California in January!
In the last 15 or so years, certain discoveries regarding stroke technique have moved the ball forward for triathletes who are looking to have an overall relaxed swim with energy left over to power through the rest of the race and improve their times.
But the next level of swimming is here- and it involves this concept of not only having that energy left over, but actually
getting FASTER in the water and improving swim times by leaps and bounds!
We are kicking off the new year with an exciting 1-day clinic in Southern California at a fantastic price. To find out more, click on:
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The catch and the pull have been areas that are often overlooked when it comes to traditional triathlon swimming. Not anymore! Not only will we be covering some of the basics in this clinic, as well as doing video critiques of each swimmer’s stroke, we will be teaching the methodology that allowed 5’2 Sheila Taormina to compete at the Olympic level in freestyle against women an entire foot taller than her!
If you are doing lots of drills and even perfecting balance and swimming on your side, but not gaining speed in the water, this clinic is for you!
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We are limiting participants to just 20, so if you are interested you will need to act on this quickly. Spots are filling up (over half have been taken) and we’re not sure when we will be offering the clinic again!
It will be a chance to start your year off right in the swim…and get to the next level with Olympic-caliber instruction!
I hope your season or off-season is going well, and I look forward to seeing you soon in California!
Workout of the Month: Focus!
Cruise= an interval you can make around 8 100’s on with relative ease, 5-10 seconds rest between each one.
Free Golf= do a 50 and count your strokes as well as get your time. Add these 2 numbers together to get your score, and attempt to lower that score with each successive 50.
Warm Up: 300 Free, focus by 50:
50 arm extension
50 hip rotation
50 high elbow pull
50 kick on your side
50 shark fin drill
2×50’s on Cruise + :05
Focus on stroke economy
2×100’s on Cruise
Focus on building your stroke rate
2×200’s on Cruise
Focus on high elbow recovery +
high elbow pull, make interval
2×100’s on Cruise +:05
Focus on keeping an even kick
2×50’s on Cruise +:10
Stretch it out
6×50’s focus on hip rotation & pull to lower your “score”
4×50’s Ascend- start out at 80% on #1, and slow it down
Total: 2400 Yards or Meters
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1. Fort-Archambault → Sarh is a renamed place in which country?
2. NoLIta neighborhood is located in which city?
3. Where is the La Rural convention center located?
4. Gymnastics is a what type of sport?
5. If you suffer from diplopia what have you got?
6. The American Basketball Association was founded in which year?
7. Wi-Fi doesn’t actually stand for anything. True or false?
8. Bukit Jalil National Stadium is located in which city?
9. Bibliothèque nationale de France library in Paris has how many items?
10. In Jules Verne’s literature who lived at 7 Savile Row?
11. Why is Summit Tunnels 6 & 7 and Summit Camp Site, Truckee, California significant?
On June 3, 2021, the National Trust announced it as one of the most endangered places
12. W. Somerset Maugham wrote which novel in 1908?
13. 735 caliber Faule Mette Bombard Cannon was originated in 1411 by whom?
City of Brunswick, Holy Roman Empire
14. A large cuckoo clock La Falda was originated in 1963 in which country?
15. What is the only Shakespeare play that mentions America?
The Comedy of Errors (Act Ill Scene ii)
16. Founded in 1914, which sportswear company in the UK has its Headquarters in Manchester, U.K.?
17. Which English county has its highest point Black Mountain?
18. Who was Claudius Aelianus?
Ancient Roman author
19. The Blind Man and the Lame is a story in which country’s Anthology?
20. What Shakespeare play Course true love never did run smooth?
Midsummer Nights Dream
21. What is the current name of Alexandria in Opiania?
22. The plant genus Acanthus has taken its name from which eponym?
Acantha, a Greek mythological character
23. Which English word is named after a weather phenomenon named after the Canadian province of Alberta, where it originates?
24. National Diet Library in Japan is located in which cities?
Tokyo and Kyoto
25. What did Aristotle claim as the most delicate of table meats?
26. Tatara Bridge, a long able-stayed bridge was built in which year in Ikuchi Island, Hiroshima – Ōmishima Island, Ehime, Japan?
27. What is the annual visitors of the New York Public Library?
28. Pigtown neighborhood is located in which city?
29. What is the nave height of Milan Cathedral, Italy?
45 m (148 ft)
30. The Spink standard catalogue lists information about what?
31. Borg El Arab Stadium is located in which city?
32. Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, a long cable-stayed bridge is located in which city?
Suzhou – Nantong, Jiangsu, China
33. Which convention center at Los Mochis, Mexico, was named for Benito Juárez (former president of Mexico)?
Auditoria Benito Juarez
34. In 149, Kihachiro Onitsuka founded which sports equipment company in Japan?
35. Which annual world championship is held at Coxheath Kent?
Custard Pie throwing
36. What is the GDP of British Columbia, Canada as of 2019?
37. Yasun, a cape of Turkey in the Anatolia peninsula in the Black Sea is located in which province?
38. What is the highest point of English county West Yorkshire?
39. Eerste River in Cape Metropole is located in which country?
40. In which film did Cliff Richard sing Living Doll in 1959?
41. Which Walt Disney Animation Studios film was released on August 13, 1942?
42. Peri ten Erythras thalasses (On the Erythraean Sea) in 5 books is a set of lost literary work of the Classical world writen by whom?
43. Which popular nursery rhyme was first recorded in South Korea in 2007?
44. Nova Scotia, Canada entered the country’s confederation on what date?
July 1, 1867
45. Which Lombardy town is famed for its cheese?
46. Margarita drink is quite popular in which country?
47. What is the highest point of East Timor?
Tatamailau, 2,963 m (9,721 ft)
48. Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m or 7,310 ft) is the tallest summit of which continent (mainland)?
49. Formed in 1957, which country has its International vehicle registration code “AND”?
50. What exactly are chitterlings?
Fried animals bird small intestines
51. What is the moral of Aesops’ Fable “The Ass the Fox and the Lion”?
Never trust your enemy
52. Allbirds company sells what product?
53. Which rare literary work of Apollodorus of Athens in the Classical world has been lost?
Chronicle (Χρονικά), a Greek history in verse
54. What links James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe, Norm Ferguson, David Hand, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson?
Directors of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Fantasia” (1940)
55. Santa Cruz airport serves which city?
56. Which dynasty in Beijing includes traditional Liao-style multi-eaved pagodas, such as the twin pagodas of Qingshou Temple (demolished in 1954)?
57. Puncak Jaya, 4,884 m (16,024 ft) is the highest point of which country?
58. DeSoto Caverns cave is located in which US state?
59. Who is the artist of the song “With Love From Russia”?
60. Silver hallmarks – what object is stamped on Birmingham items?
61. Nursery rhyme “A Wise Old Owl” was first recorded in which year in the USA?
62. Who was the host of the 8th primetime Emmy Awards ceremony for the year 1955, held at Pan-Pacific Auditorium?
Art Linkletter & Danny Thomas
63. In radio and audio drama, who played Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes – “The Bruce-Partington Plans”, “The Final Problem” in 1954, 1956?
64. What is a breakfast function organized by the North Melbourne Football Club on the morning of the AFL Grand Final?
North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast
65. Graham Hill won the 1968 world championship in which make of car?
66. Who played the Third Doctor in Spearhead from Space episode in British science fiction television series Doctor Who?
67. Rickwood Caverns in Alabama, USA is located in which city?
68. “Again & Again” song was composed by which band?
69. Who was the author of the Kitab al-Tarikh wa’l-Maghazi (Book of History and Battles)?
Al-Waqidi (d. 823), a historian of the formative period
70. Opaque 2 is a modern variety of which cereal crop?
71. Carnation chocolate drink is popular in which country?
United States (Nestlé)
72. What is Limeade?
73. What is a cocktail that consists of Cola and Fernet on ice?
Fernet con Cola
74. Who was The Banana Man?
a vaudeville (clown) character
75. What are padmasana sirsasana and savasana?
76. Which American was a pioneer aviator and a founder of the first movie stunt pilots’ union?
Florence Lowe “Pancho” Barnes
77. “Amethyst” is a popular song recorded by which band?
78. In which year, The Wuhan Greenland Center in Wuhan was set to be completed and to be the tallest building in China when completed at 636 meters (2087 feet)?
79. Who received the Academy Award for Best Director 1928/29 for the film The Divine Lady?
80. What is strange about the Golden Queen holly?
It is male Golden King is female
81. What is Juno I (1958)?
a rocket of the United States
82. George A. Birmingham (1865–1950) was a writer from which country?
83. The 13th primetime Emmy Awards ceremony (1960–61) hosted by Joey Bishop & Dick Powell was held at which venue?
Moulin Rogue Nightclub
84. Which actor remained a British subject and, while traveling to England in 1952 to attend the premiere of his film Limelight, his American re-entry permit was rescinded?
85. Where was Richard Sheridan from?
86. Which capital seats of Fall River County, the USA whose administration is under contract from neighboring Oglala Lakota County to also perform the latter’s administrative functions?
Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States
87. Who wrote the novel “Orientations” in 1899?
W. Somerset Maugham
88. In 2013, which architecture is completed in Santiago?
Gran Torre Santiago
89. What is Lagane?
90. What does the epilogue of The Rivals address?
the place of love in life
91. Which Kenyan mountain has its height of 5188m?
Mount Kenya (Nelion)
92. What is the name of the 406.57 m (1,334 ft) long oil tanker that was in service in 1977–2002?
Esso Atlantic, Esso Pacific
93. Where is the Hanna-Barbera character Olive Oyl from?
94. Who is Marina Carr (born 1964)?
95. Who did Jules Verne marry?
Honorine Anne Hébée Morel
96. What is the first color film of the USA?
Joan the Woman (1916)
97. Which capital seat of Middlesex County, itself an independent city?
London, Ontario, Canada
98. Which American pilot set long-distance flying records and delivered the first delivery of airmail in New England?
Harry Nelson Atwood
99. Fedelini pasta was originated in which location?
Naples, Genoa, and Liguria
100. Who is the protagonist in The Rivals written by Sheridan?
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Celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month 2023
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! To celebrate, we’re honoring our hearing health providers for the key role they play in ensuring your members can experience the life-changing benefits of better hearing. In fact, 84% of members report a more favorable view of their benefit offering after using TruHearing®, and our providers impact that significantly.1
Patty Greene, MA, F-AAA, Director of Provider Engagement recently met with three TruHearing providers to discuss the effects untreated hearing loss can have on people, positive impacts after getting hearing aids, and barriers to treatment.
About TruHearing’s provider network
TruHearing only partners with providers that meet high patient care standards to ensure your members are getting the best possible experience. Each of our providers at over 7,000 locations go through a credentialing process prior to joining the network and must be re-credentialed every three years.
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The Lenovo Tab M10 HD is a budget full-sized tablet that certainly looks and feels good for its price, and it really doesn’t cost very much at all. However, its positioning as a budget media player is undermined by a lowly display, terrible performance, and mediocre battery life.
- Nice metal design
- Low, low price
- Clean, thoughtfully embellished software
- Terrible performance
- Poor quality display
- Mediocre battery life
- Budget PriceThis is one of the cheapest tablets we’ve reviewed and it offers some decent features for the price
- Nice DesignFor the price, the metal design looks and feels good
- Big ScreenIf you’re looking for a tablet on a budget with the a big screen, this offers that
With an affordable price, expectations for the Lenovo Tab M10 HD should be suitably low. This is a full-sized tablet that’s out to appeal to the ‘my first tablet’ crowd of kids and tech neophytes.
However, with a surprisingly premium design, clean software, and advanced features like stereo speakers, it promises more than meets the eye.
Those promises aren’t fully met, however, as the Lenovo Tab M10 HD falls short in most of the ways that count – regardless of that entry-level price.
Design and screen
- Surprisingly classy metal body
- Lightweight for a full-sized tablet
- Poor 10.1-inch LCD with lowly 1280 x 800 resolution
The very best thing about the Lenovo Tab M10 HD is that it doesn’t look or feel anything like as cheap as it is. With its full metal body (in smart Iron Gray or Platinum Gray) and 85% screen-to-display ratio, it resembles the kind of tablet you’d expect to pay two to three times more money for.
It’s quite compact for a full-sized tablet (in the old sense of the word), with dimensions of just 241.5 x 149.4 x 8.3mm and a weight of 420g.
The good news continues with a pair of stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos. No, they’re not going to stand up to the sound output of any modern iPad, but remember that we’re talking about a budget tablet here.
Sticking with the audio theme, the Lenovo Tab M10 HD gives you a 3.5mm headphone jack.
One sign that this is a more affordable tablet is the total lack of any reliable biometric authentication. The power button on the top left edge (when held in landscape) is a regular textured button, and there’s no in-display facility.
There is a face unlock facility, but this is your regular rudimentary 2D scanning system, and thus not to be fully trusted.
Of course, the primary tip off that this is a cheaper tablet comes when you power on the Lenovo Tab M10 HD’s display. It’s plenty large enough at 10.1-inches, but with a resolution of only (1280 x 800), it’s really not very sharp at all.
It uses a fairly rudimentary IPS LCD panel, too, with a maximum brightness of just 400 nits and a 60Hz refresh rate. Colours appear somewhat washed out, and it simply doesn’t do media content like Netflix videos and games any favours.
- Bog standard 8MP wide sensor
- 5MP selfie camera
We expect very little from tablet cameras, even so-called ‘Pro’ tablets selling for more than four times the price you’re paying here. That’s not to say that such cameras can’t be good, more that they don’t really need to be.
That’s why it’s really not too much of a criticism to say that the Lenovo Tab M10 HD’s solitary 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera aren’t much cop. Images taken with that main camera are lacking in detail and really quite anaemic, with little of the vibrant colours or HDR balance that you get with even a bog standard budget smartphone.
With that said, it’s not a total write-off in decent lighting conditions, which is more than good enough. If you’re using a tablet of any sort – let alone a full-sized budget tablet – for any sort of regular photography, we’d suggest you reappraise your priorities.
The 5MP front camera completely failed to deal with even moderate HDR situations, such as when taking a shaded selfie with a bright sunny background. Again, though, who takes selfies with tablets?
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD’s camera set-up will do a job for video calls and reference snaps, and that’s really all you can ask of it.
- Sluggish Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22T chip
- Scant 2GB RAM
- Android 10 with thoughtful customisation
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD runs on the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22T, an extremely limited 12 nm chip aimed at affordable devices.
In addition to that modest SoC, our model is backed by just 2GB of RAM, which simply isn’t sufficient for a smooth Android experience any longer. It results in extremely aggressive memory management, for one thing. I observed Slay the Spire closing when I quickly popped into Gmail.
Put all this together, and it’s perhaps no surprise that this tablet’s performance is not good at all. We noticed numerous pauses throughout our time with the device, from waking it from sleep to opening and switching between apps. Everything just takes a beat (or several) too long.
Our benchmark tests back that up. A Geekbench 5 single-core score of 164 and a multi-core score of 898 fall behind a budget tablet like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 and even very cheap and sluggish smartphones like the Moto G22.
It’s a similar story with the GPU. 3DMark’s Wild Life test won’t run on such modest hardware, while a Slingshot Extreme test score of 463 scrapes the very bottom of the mobile performance barrel.
Round about now is usually when I’d tell you how well Genshin Impact runs on the Lenovo Tab M10 HD, but alas it doesn’t even show as available to download from the Google Play Store – a telltale sign that the hardware doesn’t meet the bare minimum requirements.
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD runs on Android 10, which is by now two generations out of date. Still, it’s a pleasingly stock-ish take on Google’s mobile OS, at least in terms of the icons and the menu layout.
That’s not to say that it’s free from embellishments, however. Most notably, Lenovo has inserted its Entertainment Space screen to the left of the main home screen in place of the usual Google Feed.
This screen collates all forms of media content from the various streaming services into a browsable magazine-like format. It’s great for video content, but not so hot for anything else. Still, it justifies its presence on a device that’s primarily intended for casual media playback.
As does the provision of the Kids Mode app. Fire this up, and you can essentially turn the tablet into a child-safe media player, complete with pre-loaded kiddie content, a customisable avatar, and built-in parental controls.
- 5000 mAh battery small for a tablet
- Mediocre battery life
- Slow 10W charger
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD packs a 5000 mAh battery. That’s quite a decent size for a smartphone, but not very large for a 10-inch Android tablet.
By way of a comparison, the slightly more expensive Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 sports a 7040mAh cell, while the Nokia T20 packs an even larger 8200mAh battery. The Lenovo Tab M10 HD has a much lower-resolution display, of course, but it’s still not too promising.
Lenovo claims that a single charge of the Tab M10 HD can sustain up to 10 hours of web browsing and up to 8 hours video playback. In my experience, an hour of Netflix streaming sapped 8% of a full charge, while an hour of music streaming sapped 3%.
In brief, battery life is far from bad here, but rival budget tablets can stretch further between charges.
When it comes time to recharge, Lenovo has only supplied a measly 10W charger in the box. This got my test model from 0 to 40% in an hour, while a full charge took just over 3 hours 15 minutes.
Should you buy it?
You want a classy budget tablet. The Lenovo Tab M10 HD looks and feels far classier than its price tag suggests, with a full metal body and a slim and light frame.
You want a tablet that lasts between charges. With a mere 5000 mAh battery, the Lenovo Tab M10 HD can’t match the stamina of many other Android tablets.
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD makes a great first impression. For around £150 you’re getting a stylish full-sized tablet that looks and feels as good as many £500 tablets.
We also appreciate Lenovo’s thoughtful approach to software. It retains the bones of stock Android, but adds its own media and kid-friendly embellishments.
However, much of that positivity is eroded by the fact that Lenovo Tab M10 HD simply doesn’t do the basics very well. Its display is dim and not very sharp, its performance is downright woeful, and its battery life isn’t quite as good as it should be.
All in all, we’d recommend spending just a little more for one of the Tab M10 HD’s budget rivals. You’ll get a less compromised tablet experience.
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The week continuing is the Zach Gelb Show Coast to Coast on CBS Sports Radio. What a win for Utah last weekend.
They're now 15th in the country as they're fresh off a 43 to 42 comeback victory over USC. Now joining us is head football coach of the defending PAC-12 champions, the Utah Utes, and that of course is Kyle Whittingham. Coach, I always appreciate when you come on with us. Thanks for the time. Congrats on the win and how you've been.
You bet. Appreciate you having me on and we're doing pretty good right now. So we got, you know, a bye week which comes at a great time for us and then we are heading up to Pullman to play Washington State Cougars next week. I remember when you joined us in the offseason right before the start of the year. You talked about your quarterback Cam Rising and you were saying how much of a great leader he is and how much heart he just shows each and every week.
That was on full display on Saturday night. He put the team on his back, had five total touchdowns. Just how do you put that performance a few days later into words? Oh, it was spectacular. I mean he was responsible for 450, 60, 70 yards of total offense somewhere in that range and as you mentioned, such a great leader for us.
The leader of the leaders on our football team and Cam Rising is the catalyst for everything we do on offense. Now you were aggressive. You elected to go for two. I was screaming on my couch, go for two, go for two.
You did so. I don't think I had an influence in that to be clear, but take me through the decision to go for two in the win right there. Yeah, we had taken over the ball with six minutes or so left in the game and talked to our offensive coordinator, Andy Lublin. He said, now if we if we're able to work this ball down the field and get in the end zone and the clock is under a minute, you know, then we're going to most likely go for two. So have a play in mind and as it turned out, that exact scenario came up.
We got I think it was 40, 45 seconds left when we scored that last touchdown and so that decision had already been made and, you know, Andy dialed up the play and Cam dropped back and the route structure really was covered up so he tucked the ball and, you know, in Cam Rising fashion found a way to get in the end zone and that proved to be the game winner. I'm just curious, you guys still are in play to defend your Pac-12 crown, but there were college football playoff expectations before the year now at two losses. If you guys only had one loss, you undefeated, is that a different decision there? Does that maybe factor into it at all?
No, I don't think so. I think based on the the ebb and flow of that game on Saturday night and it was really a scoring contest. I mean, both offenses were extremely productive. I think we both ended up with, you know, over 550 yards and obviously a bunch of points and so that was a decision that, you know, we just felt was the right one and, and, you know, as it turned out it was right. Now you don't, you're not always right making those decisions.
Sometimes the backfires on you, but in this particular case it was, it worked out for us. Kyle Whittingham from number 15 Utah here with us, the head coach for the Utes. You've gone up against some great quarterbacks this year, Dorian Thompson Robinson, Anthony Richardson, and then on Saturday night Caleb Williams. What stood out to you the most about Caleb Williams?
Wow, what a competitor. He's got such a great skill set. I mean his arm strength is phenomenal. He's got an arm that can make every throw. He's extremely difficult to sack. You know, we did sack him four times, but he's so strong and so elusive that, you know, he's a tough out when you try to sack him. Exceptional runner, you know, he pulled the ball down a few times and did some real damage running the football, and so he's a terrific quarterback. He's one of the best in the country, and you're right, we've played, you know, now a bunch of really good quarterbacks and guys that are tough to defend, and he certainly is one of them. Was he the toughest quarterback to defend for you guys this year? I think each of them brings something different to the table. You know, he's, he certainly has the ability to, to hurt you a bunch of different ways, and, and he does a great job taking care of the football. I think he's only thrown one interception the whole season, so he's, he does a great job, you know, protecting the ball, and, but each of those three guys really bring a little bit something different, but, but it's hard to sit here and say, okay, it's one, two, and three.
I can just tell you that each one has their challenges. Kyle Whittingham here with us. So when you guys picked up that second loss after the UCLA game, did you have to refocus your team leading into USC, or was it just a quick move it, flush it, and, and those kids were locked in laser focus?
I'd say a little bit of both. You know, we had to, you know, we had a team meeting and talked about where we were and that, hey, all our goals as far as trying to repeat his Pac-12 champs were still right there in front of us, and, and, but the margin for error had cut down to virtually zero, and so we had to be at our best, and it starts, you know, one week at a time, and starting with, with the Trojans, we knew that was a big challenge, but our guys did a great job of putting the game behind us, the UCLA game, and, and moving on and having a great week of preparation and, and going into that game with the exact right mindset. I mean, we were, we were passionate, we had a lot of energy, and it showed during the course of the game. I've been loving the Pac-12 this year, Coach. I know nationally sometimes it doesn't get a lot of spotlight and praise as it should, but I think the conference has been unbelievable this year. I, I agree.
I agree. We've got a bunch of good teams and, and that can work against you, because once again, we may cannibalize each other and, and end up, you know, beating each other up, and, and, you know, of course that doesn't bode well for, for the CFP, you know, implications or possibilities, but, but I agree with you. I think the, the middle of the conference, especially from the last few years, has really elevated, and there's, you know, six or seven teams that are, that are really playing good football.
It was very fitting on Saturday. We talked about Cam and how he stepped up to the occasion, also Dalton Kincaid with 234 yards and that big score. Just what did you see out of Dalton?
I know it's no surprise to you, but that was one great performance. It was, and Dalton is one of the best tight ends in the nation, and I don't think, you know, a lot of people really appreciate how good he is, and, and that was on full display Saturday night. He was a featured part of the offense in this game and, and will be, you know, every game, obviously, but, but really Cam and him started connecting early, and it didn't stop. I mean, we just had 16 targets and 16 catches, and that's, that's incredible. And then to have 230 plus yards, you know, was just a huge, huge plus for our team, and, and Dalton is a fierce competitor, and not only that, he's just an absolute tremendous athlete, and, you know, maybe there's an argument he's the best athlete on our team overall. I mean, he's that, he's an athletic. And there's no doubt he's gonna be making plays on Sunday soon, right? I don't think there's any question about that.
Anyway, six-four and a half, six-four and a quarter, about 245 pounds. He's a prototypical tight end in that league as far as I'm concerned. Did you ever understand why Devin Lloyd fell in the draft?
Because he's on pace coach in his rookie year to have 160 tackles. We saw all the mock drafts, top 15, top 15, and he ended up falling towards the end of the first round. Yeah, I was shocked. I couldn't believe it, and I think he's proven a bunch of teams wrong right now. Like he said, I mean, his production is off the charts, and I couldn't believe that all those teams just kept, you know, the draft choices just kept ticking by, and he was a bargain. Where they got him was an absolute steal. And like I said, he's making a lot of people disappointed right now that they didn't take him. Who's Devin Lloyd the person, just wondering?
Incredible. One of the best leaders that we've had come through here, one of the hardest workers, self-made guy, came in here with a safety and wide receiver background really out of high school. He was a skilled player, but had the frame and the length, you know, just the makeup that we felt. He was a projection as a linebacker for us, so it wasn't something that took us by surprise. That was our projection when we recruited him, and he was a tremendous player for us, great leader, and, you know, just the kind of guy you'd love to have in your program. On the way out with Kyle Winningham from Utah, what we saw on Saturday is everything that is right with college football.
The crowd was unbelievable. When you were walking off the field, what's just going through your mind in front of all that chaos and all that mayhem? Yeah, just trying to enjoy the moment and savor it because those moments don't come around, you know, all the time. I mean, those are pretty special situations and occasions and just to take it all in, and that's what I was trying to do is just soak it in, soak it up, and I was so happy for our players and, you know, to see them, you know, fight tooth and nail every step of the way and to come out on top was extremely gratifying.
Yeah, I'd be remiss before we let you run. We talked about Cam, we talked about Dalton. Is there another player, too, that you want to highlight from what they displayed on Saturday? You know, the offensive line as a whole, I would say.
You know, we went into that game and SC was the national leader in sacks, and we threw the ball 45 plus times and didn't give up one sack, and so I think the offensive line was terrific, and they're always the unsung heroes, but they're the ones that gave Cam the time and the opportunity to put up all those numbers, and so I would say that the offensive line needs a little bit of a shout out. Well, Coach, always do appreciate the time. Always love our conversations. Thanks so much for jumping on and good luck the rest of the way. Okay, appreciate you having me on.
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Meet Our Testing Team
- Light sleepers. The Puffy Royal makes no noise and offers superior motion isolation, so it shouldn’t wake up sensitive sleepers who share a bed.
- Individuals who weigh less than 230 pounds. Zoned foams and a plush sleep surface in the Puffy Royal accommodate the needs of lightweight and average weight sleepers, reducing pressure points in problematic areas like the hips and shoulders.
- Hot sleepers who prefer memory foam. The Puffy Royal incorporates several elements to improve the temperature regulation problems normally found in memory foam mattresses, giving the signature “hug” feeling without the heat retention.
Not Recommended for...
- Stomach sleepers. Stomach sleepers sink into the plush memory foam layers and may experience too much sinkage in the hips, leading to aches and pains.
- Heavyweight sleepers. Few all-foam mattresses provide the support necessary to keep the spine aligned in heavyweight sleepers, and the Puffy Royal is no exception.
Our testing team conducted an extensive evaluation of the Puffy Royal mattress. Our review and rating process consists of three parts: in-house evaluation, external sleep testing, and data collection of verified owner experiences. To learn more about our review process, read our methodology here.
Our performance criteria and ratings for the bed are listed in the table below.
The Puffy Royal excelled at motion isolation and pressure relief, but did not perform as well on edge support and responsiveness. Click here for an in-depth explanation of our sleep ratings.
Sleep Position Ratings
As part of our ratings process, we evaluated the Puffy Royal mattress across different body types and preferred sleep positions. In addition to physical testing, we surveyed our sleep expert team and analyzed reviews from verified mattress owners and customers. Our findings are listed in the table below.
|Sleep Position||Less than 130 LBS||130 LBS - 230 LBS||Greater than 230 LBS|
How Is the Puffy Royal Mattress Constructed?
The Puffy Royal has a stain-resistant cover that can be removed with a zipper for easier cleaning. The cover carries Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, guaranteeing it to be free of harmful substances.
A 1.5-inch layer of gel memory foam infused with cooling beads designed to prevent heat retention makes up the first comfort layer. This is followed by 2 inches of slightly more responsive memory foam, and then 2 inches of polyfoam for additional contouring. Together, the foams in the comfort layers form a deep cradle around the sleeper’s body to help alleviate pressure points.
Beneath the comfort layers lie 1.5 inches of convoluted polyfoam that help boost airflow and ease the transition onto the firmer base foam. This layer is divided into 5 zones, with softer areas under the head, neck, shoulders, and feet and firmer support under the hips and lower back.
7 inches of high-density polyfoam provide a robust foundation to the bed. The high-density foam stabilizes the bed and keeps the other layers from sagging too much, keeping the spine aligned by preventing sleepers from sinking in too far.
At 14 inches tall, the Puffy Royal is the tallest of the Puffy mattresses and well above average for an all-foam mattress. The support core is comparable to other all-foam mattresses, allowing ample room for the comfort layers.
Tall mattresses require fitted sheets with a deeper pocket, which is something to keep in mind when considering the Puffy Royal.
|Product Name||Firmness Level||Thickness||Support Core Components||Comfort Layer Components||Cover Components|
|Puffy Royal Mattress||5.5 (Medium)||14″||7″ HD Polyfoam||1.5″ Gel Memory Foam
2″ Memory Foam
1.5″ Convoluted Transitional Polyfoam
What Are the Firmness and Feel Like?
Puffy doesn’t assign a firmness rating to the Puffy Royal but the our team found the mattress to have a medium firmness level, or 5.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The mattress generally conforms quite closely and forms a pressure-relieving cradle that gives the sensation of sleeping “in,” not “on,” the mattress.
The zoned layer helps alleviate common pressure points while providing enhanced lumbar support. This is especially useful for side sleepers, who commonly experience pressure in the hips and shoulders, as well as back sleepers, who benefit from the lumbar support.
Although the high-density polyfoam base layer provides adequate support for most sleepers, the mattress is best-suited to individuals who weigh less than 230 pounds. Heavier individuals tend to sink too far into the mattress, which throws the spine out of alignment and causes aches and pains.
Next, let’s take a closer look at our performance ratings for the Puffy Royal mattress. We base these ratings on findings from our internal testing and sleep testing results, along with verified customer and owner experiences.
The Puffy Royal was released in 2019, so we haven’t had the opportunity to test its durability over its full expected lifespan. Based on its materials and construction, we expect the mattress to have a lifespan of approximately 6.5-7 years. This is lower than average for an all-foam mattress and is due to the fact that this mattress is on the plush side and therefore more vulnerable to sagging.
Usage and body weight will also affect how quickly the foam develops permanent body impressions. Like other foam mattresses, we recommend rotating the Puffy Royal every 3 to 6 months to extend the lifespan of the foam and prevent deep indentations from forming.
To test motion transfer in the Puffy Royal, two testers laid down on the mattress at the same time and felt for movement when their sleep partner switched positions. As expected, our testers felt hardly any movement from their partner, even when they were getting in and out of bed.
These results were confirmed by our external testers who share the bed with a partner. The Puffy Royal has 3.5 inches of memory foam, which is known for its high point elasticity, or the ability to mold itself locally in response to pressure. The all-foam construction further eliminates any motion transfer, making the mattress suitable for light sleepers who tend to wake up from their partner’s movements.
Our team noticed some odors when the mattress first arrived, which lingered for a few days after unboxing. It’s common for foam mattresses, especially those that contain memory foam, to emit some off-gassing odors after having been compressed for shipping. Puffy uses certified foams that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and free of oxygen depleters.
The off-gassing odors should disappear completely by the end of the week in a well-ventilated room, but people who are sensitive to smell may want to keep this in mind when ordering the Puffy Royal mattress.
Testers of different body types and sleeping positions laid on top of the mattress on top of a sensory pad to pinpoint pressure build-up. Lightweight and average weight sleepers in particular found that the thick comfort layers did an excellent job of alleviating pressure points. Even typically problematic areas like the shoulders and hips had minimal pressure build-up, thanks in part to the zoned transitional layer.
With almost 4 inches of memory foam in the comfort layer, the Puffy Royal gives a “hug” feeling that works well for individuals under 230 pounds. In contrast, heavier individuals require firmer support to keep the hips from sinking in. As a result, this mattress is not optimal for individuals over 230 pounds.
The Puffy Royal is built with several features to enhance airflow, and our sleep testers found it slept cooler than expected for an all-foam mattress. This is partly thanks to the airflow through the convoluted foam layer. The gel-infused foam in the top layer is also designed to draw heat away.
Memory foam naturally retains heat, and since it contours closely to the body it leaves little room for heat to escape. While the Puffy Royal ranks no worse than other foam mattresses in terms of heat retention, people who sleep hot usually feel more comfortable on a hybrid or innerspring mattress.
Edge support is lacking in the Puffy Royal, as our testers found when trying to sleep near the edge of the bed. There is also noticeable sinkage when sitting on the edge of the mattress, especially in heavier individuals.
Foam mattresses don’t tend to have reinforced perimeters, which can lead to feelings of roll-off and reduce the usable sleep surface. This is especially true for the Puffy Royal, which has a very thick comfort layer section. People who rely on the edges to get in and out of bed may need a mattress with better edge support, such as a hybrid or innerspring mattress.
The Puffy Royal is virtually silent, an attribute that was appreciated by sensitive sleepers on our testing team. As an all-foam mattress, the Puffy Royal doesn’t have any of the usual noisy culprits such as an air pump or coils. Light sleepers should have no problem sharing the bed in this regard.
Our sleep team agreed that the Puffy Royal lacks the responsiveness that most couples require for sex. As an all-foam mattress with several layers of memory foam, the Puffy Royal impedes movement and makes it difficult to switch positions. In addition, the weak edge support renders the perimeter unstable. While the Puffy Royal has fairly good traction and makes no noise, couples may want to look to latex or hybrid mattresses, which are naturally bouncier.
We’ll now turn to our sleeper ratings for the Puffy Royal. Since a mattress performs differently for each individual depending on body type and sleeping position, we tested the Puffy Royal with sleepers of various profiles to get a more comprehensive idea of how feels.
Lightweight Sleepers – Less than 130 lbs.
The Puffy Royal is made with closely conforming memory foam that did a good job of alleviating pressure points in our lightweight sleep testers. Lightweight sleepers often experience mattresses as firmer since they don’t exert enough pressure to sink into the comfort layers. With its closely conforming memory foam, the Puffy Royal manages to counteract this problem and provide adequate pressure relief in side sleepers and back sleepers.
The mattress is quite plush and as a result, some of the stomach sleepers on our testing team experienced uncomfortable sagging under the hips. While this was not a major problem, it may eventually lead to mild back pain in some sleepers.
Average Weight Sleepers – 130 to 230 lbs.
Average weight sleepers on our testing team reported that the Puffy Royal gives the impression of sleeping in, not on, the mattress. This provides a pressure-reducing “hug” feeling typical of memory foam. In combination with the zoned transitional layer, the Puffy Royal provided an even balance of support and pressure relief in most of our average weight sleepers.
Side sleepers and back sleepers found that the mattress contoured to the hips and shoulders, helping reduce the pressure build-up that sometimes occurs in these heavier areas while still providing a supportive cradle for the spine. However, stomach sleepers felt that the mattress allowed a bit too much sink, which caused the spine to fall out of alignment.
Heavyweight Sleepers – More than 230 lbs.
While heavyweight sleepers usually require the extra support provided by a hybrid or innerspring mattress, our testers found the Puffy Royal performed better than most all-foam mattresses. This is partly due to the extra-high profile, which allows room for a fuller comfort layer system without sacrificing space in the support core.
Side sleepers on our testing team sank fairly far into the mattress and experienced adequate pressure relief under the hips and shoulders. The firmer foams under the lumbar area also helped support the spine in back sleepers. Understandably, our stomach sleepers experienced too much sinkage, which is to be expected with such a plush mattress.
Heavier stomach and back sleepers also found the Puffy significantly lacking in support, particularly for their lower back and hips.
Pricing and Discounts
- Twin $1,349
- Twin XL $1,449
- Full $2,149
- Queen $2,399
- King $2,699
- Cal King $2,699
How Does the Puffy Royal Mattress Compare to Other Beds?
When shopping for a mattress, it’s always helpful to see how it compares to other products in its category. To help you make your decision, we’ve created an overview of how the Puffy Royal stacks up against the Puffy and Puffy lux mattresses, as well as some other popular all-foam models.
Puffy Royal vs. The Puffy
The original Puffy mattress is a simpler version of the Puffy Royal, with a layer of gel memory foam, a layer of polyfoam, and a 6-inch support core made of high-density polyfoam. The mattress is 10 inches tall and measures a 5 out of 10 (medium) on the firmness scale.
Since it lacks the convoluted foam layer and some of the temperature-regulating features found in the foams of the Puffy Royal, the Puffy Mattress traps more heat than the Puffy Royal. The Puffy Royal is slightly more responsive and uses higher-quality foams that give it a longer expected lifespan. Because of its more complex comfort layers and zoning system, the Puffy Royal does a better job of providing support for average-weight and heavyweight sleepers.
All that being said, the Puffy is significantly cheaper than the Puffy Royal, so choosing between these two mattresses is a matter of deciding whether the added features of the Puffy Royal are worth the price.
Puffy Royal vs. Puffy Lux
The Puffy Lux mattress is 12 inches tall and contains a layer of gel memory foam, a layer of polyfoam, a layer of transitional polyfoam, and a 7-inch support core made of high-density polyfoam. The firmness level is rated as medium, or 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
Because the Puffy Royal has much thicker comfort layers, the Puffy Lux compresses less along the perimeter, providing better edge support. However, the Puffy Royal outperforms the Puffy Lux on responsiveness and temperature regulation, thanks to its convoluted foam layer and cooling beads. The Puffy Royal’s zoned support system also provides better lumbar support for heavier individuals.
For budget-minded sleepers who don’t need all the bells and whistles, the Puffy Lux may be a cost-effective choice.
Puffy Royal vs. Casper Wave
The Casper Wave includes polyfoam, blended latex, and memory foam in its comfort layers. Underneath this is a transitional layer of zoned high-resiliency polyfoam, and finally a support core made of high-density polyfoam. The mattress is 11.5 inches tall and has a comparatively thin support core, giving it a firmness of 4.5 out of 10 (medium soft).
The cover is a breathable wool blend that helps with temperature regulation. Combined with the ventilated latex and ventilated memory foam, this gives the Casper Wave better temperature regulation than the Puffy Royal.
As all-foam mattresses, the Casper Wave and Puffy Royal both offer above-average motion isolation and pressure relief, and weak edge support. Because of its deep cradling feel, the Casper Wave is preferred by lightweight sleepers but does not provide enough support for heavyweight individuals, especially stomach sleepers.
The Casper Wave is marginally cheaper than the Puffy Royal, which may be the deciding factor for some shoppers.
Puffy Royal vs. Loom & Leaf
The Loom & Leaf is 12 inches tall with a Euro-top cover, a layer of convoluted gel memory foam, a layer of memory foam, and a support core containing several layers of high-density polyfoam. The mattress comes in two firmness options: “Relaxed Firm” (5.5, or medium) and “Firm” (8, or firm).
The Puffy Royal and the Relaxed Firm version of the Loom & Leaf offer a comparable “hug” feeling, while the Firm version of the Loom & Leaf gives the impression of sleeping “on” instead of “in” the mattress. This makes it suitable for stomach sleepers and heavyweight sleepers who sink too far into the Puffy Royal.
The Loom & Leaf is made with higher-quality foams and we expect it to have a longer lifespan than the Puffy Royal. It also offers superior edge support, although the Puffy Royal does a better job at heat distribution. The Loom & Leaf is priced more affordably than the Puffy Royal.
Puffy Royal vs. GravityLux
Available in three firmness settings, the GravityLux by WinkBeds is a memory foam mattress with a breathable Tencel lyocell cover, gel-infused foam, memory foam, a transitional polyfoam layer, and a high-density polyfoam base. It is 12 inches tall in total and comes in Medium Soft (4), Medium (5), and Firm (7) options, making it suitable for a wide range of sleepers and sleeping positions.
The gel-infused polyfoam and open-cell memory foam layers allow sufficient airflow to help pull heat away from the body, leading to a cooler sleep than the Puffy Royal. In contrast, the Puffy Royal does better on motion isolation and pressure relief thanks to its thicker comfort layers. As with many foam mattresses, both models lack edge support and responsiveness.
The Puffy Royal is the more expensive of the two, but each mattress offers clear advantages and disadvantages that should make it easy to come to a decision depending on your preferences.
Puffy Royal vs. Novosbed
The Novosbed memory foam mattress is 11 inches tall and features a breathable Tencel cover. It comes in three firmness options: Soft (3.5), Medium (5), and Firm (6.5, or medium firm). All three models include two layers of memory foam and a support core made of high-density polyfoam. If customers are unhappy with the firmness level during the sleep trial, Novosbed will send a free mattress topper in a different firmness level.
The two mattresses perform similarly on temperature regulation, noise, and edge support. Since it’s slightly more responsive, the Firm Novosbed model is more conducive to sex. However, with its thick comfort layers, the Puffy Royal is hard to beat for motion isolation and pressure relief.
The Novosbed offers excellent value for money and is made with high-quality foams that should ensure a long lifespan.
Puffy Lux Mattress
Loom & Leaf Mattress
|SLEEP TRIAL||101 nights||101 nights||101 nights||100 nights||365 nights||120 nights||120 nights|
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Puffy Royal Mattress FAQ
Sleep Trial 101 Nights
Shipping All 50 U.S. states and Canada
Made In USA
Where Can I Buy the Puffy Royal Mattress?
The Puffy Royal mattress is available for purchase exclusively through the Puffy.com website.
Where Do They Ship?
Puffy ships its mattresses to all 50 U.S. states as well as Canada. Orders in Hawaii and Alaska are subject to a $150 shipping fee.
White Glove Delivery?
Puffy does not provide White Glove delivery.
Old Mattress Removal?
Puffy does not provide old mattress removal.
Full Delivery Policy
The delivery policy for the Puffy Royal mattress is as follows:
- Mattresses ship free with FedEx and generally arrive 2 to 5 business days after order has been placed. Orders to Hawaii and Alaska will be charged an extra $150 shipping fee and will arrive within 5 to 8 business days. Customers in Canada will be charged the relevant provincial sales tax.
- All Puffy mattresses are compressed and shrink-wrapped for shipping. Set-up requires placing the box on the mattress foundation, carefully opening the box, removing the plastic, and letting the mattress regain its shape.
Trial Period and Warranty Details
- The Puffy Royal mattress is backed by a 101-night sleep trial. Puffy requires customers try the mattress for at least 14 nights before returning it, and customers are encouraged to try it for a full 30 nights to let the body become accustomed to the feel of the new mattress. The sleep trial is only valid for original purchasers who obtained the Puffy mattress directly from the company’s website.
- Puffy will provide a full refund to customers who send the mattress back during the trial period, minus the cost of any shipping fees to Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada. Returned mattresses will be donated to charity.
- Returns are limited to two total per household, with a maximum of one per year.
- Puffy guarantees its mattresses against defects in manufacturing and workmanship with a lifetime warranty. Mattresses deemed defective will be replaced free of charge with a current comparable model in the same size. As with the sleep trial, only original purchasers who bought the mattress from the Puffy.com website are eligible for the warranty.
- The warranty covers:
Visible impressions or sagging of more than 1.5 inches.
Manufacturing flaws in the cover zipper, unless these stem from improper use or overuse.
Physical flaws in the cover including tears or unraveled stitches, except in case of improper use.
- The warranty does not cover:
Normal wear and tear.
Cosmetic flaws or other small imperfections.
Mattresses that have not been used with an appropriate bed frame, base, or foundation.
Mattresses that show signs of improper use or abuse such as burns. Improper use includes using the mattress for any purpose other than sleeping, resting, or lying down.
Personal firmness or comfort preferences.
Sensitivities or allergies to materials or odors in the mattress.
Damage caused by children, rodents, or other animals.
- Puffy requires that customers provide their order number, full name, and video or photo evidence of the defect plus a short description when submitting a claim under the warranty. The company will respond within 7 business days.
8 out of 10 owner experiences show customers have had a positive experience with Puffy, irrespective of whether or not they liked their mattress.
Puffy launched in 2017 and the Puffy Royal was released in the second half of 2019.
Puffy has earned an A+ from the Better Business Bureau.
Puffy mattresses are not present in any showrooms or brick-and-mortar stores.
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Promises, promises. Those rain clouds are just now starting to build up and, as I write this on July 11, we’re getting closer to that gulf moisture invading our space. Our dew point, however, has been reasonable in the 25-35 degree range, which offers our little trees some relief from dry heat stress. Now, with our nighttime lows staying well above 72 degrees, we can back off the higher nitrogen fertilizers with a 10-14% reading, as many of our plants are taking a rest from wanting to grow.
I favor a fish base, organic liquid fertilizer, usually a 5-1-1 ratio, and I mix this with a 0-10-10 product and some liquid kelp. This organic mix will usually stay in your root system for several weeks, as compared with a chemical product, which leaches out in 2-3 days. Of course, I add in Pro-Tekt for added strength against heat and wind. I also favor adding in Chelated Liquid Iron (I’m using Ferti-lome, but there are other brands); it contains copper, manganese and zinc, all necessary to replace what we flush out with frequent watering. On or about August 1, I’ll switch to a dry fertilizer in a granular or pellet form, probably with a 5-5-5 formula, and still use the chelated iron brew. As we get into September, I’ll begin to increase the nitrogen and other numbers, as our bonsai will begin to rouse from their summer naps, and we can get back to our 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 recipe. I think our monsoon season, having a late start, will run through September, even as our nights cool down. This is when we resume trimming on most of our trees, as new growth buds out. Let’s hold off on trimming or repotting junipers, until October when nights are cooler.
We can continue, for now, to use sphagnum moss or coconut coi, or other products to keep the top of our root ball cool as the sun is fierce when overhead, and we can skirt our pots to help deflect that heat. We should consider watering twice a day, early morning and mid-afternoon, to cool down our root systems and introduce oxygen into the soil. If you have the correct potting mix, you really can’t overwater your bonsai! If you have a “store bought” and “from the truck at the side of the road” product, well, good luck! Best to keep it in the shade outdoors, water twice daily, and mist both morning and evening. We do urge you to visit our website (awesome!) and seek advice at our monthly meetings (also awesome).
Do you want to start a new bonsai now? Never fear! If you go to our nursery crawl on July 27 from 9-12 at the Magic Gardens Nursery, 7909 E. 22nd Street, you’ll have assistance from our mentors and teachers in selecting material. Prez. Rod will be giving us a demonstration, and non-members are welcome. Our monthly program this Sunday will be given by Paul Vasquez, our expert on “Elephant Food”, or portulacaria afra, an easy specimen for beginners. We had a great turnout for the bougainvillea workshop at my house last month, with some nice trees emerging. Have you considered a staked up boogie, purple color with small leaves? Some have wonderful nebari, and can be easily trained to a semi-cascade or cascade style. Think outside the box -- check out the nursery!
Give some thought to attending the Golden States Bonsai Federation convention, listed elsewhere in this website. I have attended for many years, as have Hector and Grace Espinosa. This will open the door to the bonsai world outside of Arizona, and you will benefit from the experience. Staged in Riverside, it’s only a day away! The workshops provide awesome material (many of my best trees came from there), with outstanding teachers and artists to assist. The event offers a large auditorium of vendors, great artists performing demonstrations and lectures, and a facility adjacent to the hotel.
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The increased adoption of mobile devices is a welcome development in a connected and mobile business environment. Instead of investing in gadgets for employees to use, businesses can allow the use of personal devices to work. This policy is called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).
BYOD and Its Benefits
Organizations that have a BYOD policy in place allow their employees to use personal devices to connect and access work-related systems and information. Personal devices include computers, smartphones, tablets, and flash drives.
BYOD solutions are more prevalent as more organizations support remote work. Businesses with a BYOD policy in place usually enjoy benefits such as:
By using their own device, employees need less training and can get their work done faster than when they use company-owned equipment. Combined with flexible schedules, a BYOD policy improves creativity, collaboration, and productivity.
Organizations don’t need to buy devices for each employee. Then can use the money instead of upgrading technologies or other essential business expenses.
The Dark Side of BYOD
The increased use of mobile devices has also added to the heavy burden of data security.
The increased accessibility of company information makes it difficult for IT departments to control sensitive data. An employee may not have a robust cybersecurity system in place in their devices. They might unknowingly transmit malware or become a victim of hacking could compromise sensitive information.
There’s also the case of possible breaches due to lost or stolen devices. An employee who leaves the company may still have access to sensitive and confidential information.
Ideally, employees would use the same system during BYOD to minimize compatibility issues, inadequate access rights, and wrong configurations. However, not all employees are equipped with the same devices or operating systems.
Implementing a BYOD Policy in Your Workplace
A solid BYOD policy is the key to a secure and efficient workplace. Here’s how you can successfully implement the system in your organization:
- Decide whether BYOD fits your organization. If your business or industry involves high-risk concerns (such as defense), BYOD may not be the right solution for you.
- Decide the scope of acceptable devices. Determine what devices your employees already own and how you can effectively monitor them with your current systems.
- Separate company and personal data. Provide specialized apps that contain all company data. Make sure you can delete the app remotely if the company loses their device or leaves the company.
- Implement strict cybersecurity measures. Technology like runtime application self-protection automatically identifies and mitigates malicious input or behavior in applications.
- Train your employees on BYOD policies. Train your employees every year as part of your organization’s cybersecurity program. Make it clear that they have a role in managing their exposure from security risks.
- Protect the personal data of your employees. Evaluate your BYOD policies so that your device management software and processes never interact with your employee’s personal data and apps.
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Single-serve wine company grows its reach of premium wine made with certified-organic grapes
Denver, July 29, 2021 — It’s been a big year for Wander + Ivy, the female-founded wine company producing premium single-serve wines in patented glass packaging. So far in 2021, the company has recorded over 250 percent growth in revenue year-over-year, tripled states of wholesale distribution, and raised its largest ever 7-figure round of investment.
Wander + Ivy’s limited edition wines are sourced from sustainable, award-winning, family-owned vineyards around the world. Every varietal is made with certified-organic grapes and packaged in an elegant, easy-to-open glass bottle holding 6.3 oz of wine, or one-quarter of a traditional wine bottle. Wander + Ivy can now be found in national retail stores including Whole Foods, Kroger, Safeway, Cost Plus, Walmart, Natural Grocers and more.
“It’s been such an honor expanding this brand across the country,” says Wander + Ivy Founder Dana Spaulding, a level II sommelier. “We plan to continue to scale the business as more and more consumers demand clean, premium single-serve options.”
Named the Official Wine of the 2021 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, Wander + Ivy’s unique packaging of premium wines has been a successful fit for events of all sizes, reducing touchpoints between guests without compromising on the elegance of high-quality wine.
Wander + Ivy’s Mixed Varietal Packs are now available at select retail stores nationwide, and their exclusive Special Occasion Gift Boxes, launched in early 2021, are available on Wander + Ivy’s online wine shop. Each of the latest packaging options features a variety of wines packaged in a gorgeous box, allowing customers to enjoy their favorite varietals and discover new varietals at the same time.
With expansion into retail stores in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon, Maine, New Hampshire, and Washington, Wander + Ivy is now available in brick and mortar in 12 states. Direct-to-consumer shipments are also available in 38 states and Washington D.C., bringing Wander + Ivy’s national footprint to 38 states and Washington D.C.
One notable takeaway of Wander + Ivy’s growth story is the scale of its charitable contributions. From the beginning, the company has been committed to giving back. In 2020, Wander + Ivy donated 1-percent of its sales to the nonprofit Colorado Feeding Kids, providing a whopping 15,000 meals to hungry children in the company’s home state of Colorado and nationwide.
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About Wander + Ivy
Denver-based Wander + Ivy is a certified woman- and disability-owned company providing high quality wine in upscale single-serve packaging. All Wander + Ivy wines are sourced from award-winning, family-owned vineyards around the world and are made with certified organic grapes. Each year, Wander + Ivy donates 1-percent of its sales to a nonprofit providing healthy food to those in need. Wander + Ivy’s limited edition varietals are available for purchase in select retail stores in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington or online at www.wanderandivy.com/wine-shop. | <urn:uuid:278827a0-a025-41ea-bef5-e8e9c55b10bc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.turnitup.marketing/post/disruptive-wine-company-wander-ivy-triples-wholesale-distribution-footprint-in-2021 | 2023-09-26T07:07:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.931288 | 709 |
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Three people were injured in the attack, including one critically.
By Erin Viner
Security forces immediately began pursuit of the assailant, who attempted to escape the scene. Ultimately, “two policemen and two civilians who were in the area engaged the terrorist and killed him,” said Israel’s Police Commissioner.
An Israeli Police officer, who can only be identified as ‘Superintendent A,’ said he fired on the terrorist as he charged, pistol in hand, toward him and several other security forces. “He fell where he stood and was eliminated,” said the superintendent.
Israel Police International Spokesman Master Sergeant Dean Alsdunne stressed that, “Due to the professionalism of these police officers, they managed to from taking place.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, informed of the shooting attack during his ongoing state visit to Italy, declared, “We send, first of all, our hopes and our wishes for the speedy recovery of the wounded, and we strengthen the security forces and the police who are fighting terrorists this night and every night. We will continue to build our nation and deepen our roots, and to build our common future as brothers and sisters.”
United States Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides said on Twitter: “Shocked by tonight’s brazen terrorist attack in Tel Aviv that targeted innocent people. Praying for those who were injured.”
The shooting occurred just hours after US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ended a brief visit to Israel during which he called on all sides to de-escalate the violence.
The attack comes amid a surge of Palestinian terrorism, that has claimed the lives of 40 people in Israel since 2021 – with 14 since the start of this year.
The assailant was identified as a 23-year-old resident of the West Bank village of Ni’lin, proudly claimed as a member by the the Islamist Hamas terror group.
“The heroic operation today in Dizengoff Street in the city of Tel Aviv is the natural reaction of our people and their resistance to the repeated massacres committed by the occupation in all the cities of the West Bank,” declared Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem, insisting that, “The occupation bears full responsibility for all the crimes it commits against our Palestinian people. The time has passed when the occupation kills our people without a response equal to the extent of its crimes.”
Overnight, IDF, Israel Security Agency (ISA, Shin Bet) and Border Police mapped out the terrorist’s residence in Ni’lin for future demolition, They also took two of his family members into custody for questioning.
During the activity, suspects hurled explosive devices, dozens of firebombs and rocks at the forces, who responded with .22 caliber rounds. A hit was identified, said the Israeli military.
Also last night, Israel Police’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel were dispatched to the Jewish community of Beitar Illit, where a suspect explosive device on a public bus.
Other operations were carried out in the West Bank Palestinian city of Tulkarm, where Israeli forces responded with live fire after being shot at by several armed gunmen. A later shooting was carried out from a passing vehicle toward the forces, who responded with live fire toward the armed gunman, who also hurled explosive devices at the troops.
Early this morning, a terrorist armed with knives and explosive devices arrived at the Dorot Illit area. The owner of the land spotted the terrorist and fired at him, eliminating the terrorist. Security forces searched the area and no additional suspects were found at the scene.
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Did Malcolm find out the truth?
The mystery of the girl in the box seemingly concluded on Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 20, but Malcolm worried he was being fed a tall tale.
Meanwhile, Nicholas Endicott's true colors continued to show, so the Whitly's had to discuss how far they were willing to go in order to take him down.
Elsewhere, Malcom's father dropped a bombshell that could change his future.
Use the video above to watch Prodigal Son online right here via TV Fanatic.
Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you.
And we sure would appreciate a follow of our new Twitter account as we work to rebuild our audience!
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Royal McBee Corporation
Edward B. Hess & Lewis C. Myers
Original Price: $59.50-104
S/N: RB 3463698
According to Munk's typewriter database, the Aristocrat was re-launched with a new look in 1956, and this tan and a 2-toned wrinkle paint models were launched in 1957. Apparently neither of those colors in this model made it into 1958. The ad to your left comes from page 173 of The Baltimore Sun, published 27 October 1957. | <urn:uuid:534ae224-20bb-454c-b524-2ef6056ddcc8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.typewritergazette.com/NewTypewriters/Royal/Royal-Aristocrat-(Tan) | 2023-09-26T05:47:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.940771 | 117 |
Security Concerns Prompt Congress To Move Toward Banning Chinese Railcars
NOEL KING, HOST:
While the Trump administration tussles with China over trade policy, Congress is also about to take steps to counter Beijing. Lawmakers may soon bar large city transit agencies from using federal money to buy rail cars and buses that were built in China. NPR's Brian Naylor has that story.
BRIAN NAYLOR, BYLINE: The focus of lawmakers and industry's concern is a company called CRRC, a Chinese-owned rail car manufacturer. Robert Puentes is president of the Eno Center for Transportation, a nonpartisan transportation think tank. He says CRRC dominates the market for rail cars in China.
ROBERT PUENTES: And they intend to corner the global market here in the United States. And they have successfully won bids, all above board, in places like Boston and Chicago and Los Angeles and Philadelphia by adhering to the rules that these agencies in these cities have laid out.
NAYLOR: CRRC has built two American plants, one in Massachusetts and one in Illinois, where it assembles the rail cars. The shells are imported from China. Other parts are made in the U.S. Puentes says there are no American companies that make these rail cars, although there are U.S. firms that make freight cars. Other transit systems rely on other foreign-based manufacturers.
California Democrat Harley Rouda is chief sponsor of legislation that would ban the transit systems from using federal money to buy the Chinese rail cars. He says the U.S. should not be supporting a company subsidized by the Chinese government.
HARLEY ROUDA: We think it's important that American taxpayers' hard-earned dollars and the money that they have provided to the federal government not go to support Chinese companies bent on undermining industries that are important to our national security.
NAYLOR: Rouda says, aside from the economic implications, there are important national security concerns.
ROUDA: Just think for a minute that if you ever ended up in hostilities with a country that controlled those railways and those bus systems - what the economic impact and the national security threat it would cause to a country such as the United States.
LYDIA RIVERA: Well, those are exaggerated statements.
NAYLOR: Lydia Rivera is spokesperson for CRRC's Massachusetts-based division. She says the worries that China might use the rail cars it builds to spy on Americans or hack their data is misinformation.
RIVERA: These are unfounded concerns, unfortunately, by lobbyists. And none of the so-called at-risk systems on our rail cars pose a threat.
NAYLOR: Backers of the ban include U.S. freight car manufacturers who worry the Chinese will target their business. Rivera says that's not going to happen.
RIVERA: No, we have no interest in the freight industry. We have no interest in the freight industry. It is not lucrative for us, and we will not be going to the freight industry.
NAYLOR: She says a ban on federal funds could mean the loss of 185 jobs at the Massachusetts factory. Robert Puentes at the Eno Center believes the national security concerns over the Chinese-built rail cars are a bit overblown and says it's part of a larger debate.
PUENTES: I think there's no doubt that this is being caught up in larger issues between the United States and China. The trade war conversations, just global cybersecurity concerns, concerns about economic security between United States and China - all these are being wrapped up in the same thing. But we have to understand that it really is highly nuanced, and it's not as simple, I think, as some are making it out to be.
NAYLOR: The provision banning use of federal funds on Chinese rail cars is part of the House defense authorization bill. A similar provision also including the ban on spending on Chinese bus manufacturers is part of the Senate-passed measure. Congressman Rouda says he thinks the differences between the two chambers should be resolved quickly.
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House maestro Lebza TheVillain presents a new project entitled “House 116,”which you can stream here on UbeToo, South Africa’s premier music blog.
“House 116” is a house compilation by various artistes, curated By Lebza TheVillain. As an introduction to the project, Lebza TheVillain had stated the project was meant to introduce some of his favourite underground artistes, including Hype Soul. Musa Keys and Jalipeno.
House 116 EP Tracks
|1||Ngifuna Wena (feat. Musa Keys)||Lebza TheVillain||5:35|
|2||I Do (feat. Musa Keys)||Lebza TheVillain||6:08|
|3||Qula (feat. Jalipeno)||Lebza TheVillain & Hypesoul||5:59|
|4||Oceans||Lebza TheVillain & SmallTheDj||7:18|
Creating “House 116” EP was an interesting experience for Lebza TheVillain and his team – or so he said in a recent Instagram. And indeed the compilation is interesting, a body of work with so much artistic energy you just can’t get bored halfway through it.
In his choices of artistes for his House 116″ compilation, one can barely fault Lebza TheVillain. The songster has picked some fine voices for this project, and it’s hard not to applaud his choices. You only have to listen to the compilation to appreciate its power. We encourage you to.
Well, on a scale of zero to ten, how would you rate “House 116” EP by Lebza TheVillain and his associates? You might want to check out the project below and join the conversation by dropping your thoughts in the comment section. Way to go!
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UCLA Health is the official health care partner for the Los Angeles Lakers. The alliance between UCLA and the Lakers expands community-outreach efforts.
The alliance between UCLA Health and the Lakers expands community outreach efforts, including support for youth organizations and the development of health and fitness programs that have an impact on lifelong wellness. The partnership also increases education and research in injury prevention and sports performance. As part of this joint effort, UCLA Health serves as the exclusive in-game health provider for the Lakers and holds the naming rights for the team’s training facility and offices in El Segundo.
The UCLA Health Training Center, which opened in the summer of 2017, is a symbol of this shared commitment to improving the health of our community, the importance of fitness and teamwork and the belief that sports have the power to unite people and communities.
Laker For A Day
The Laker For A Day program recognizes UCLA Health patients who face serious illnesses with courage, strength and determination. Laker For A Day participants, selected by UCLA Health, receive a behind-the-scenes experience of a Lakers game at Staples Center and on-court recognition that provides a heartwarming moment.
Lakers Team Doctors
Kristofer J. Jones, MD
Head Team Physician and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery
As a former intercollegiate athlete, Dr. Jones understands the unique demands and concerns faced by athletes at all levels of participation (from professional to recreational) and his goal is to return patients back to their regular activities using evidence-based medicine to guide his treatment plan. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, where he was a four-year letter winner and All-Conference tailback for the varsity football team. He was awarded the Howell-Murray Alumni Medal upon graduation. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania where he received the Jonathan Rhoads Prize for Surgical Scholarship. Dr. Jones completed his orthopaedic residency training at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, frequently recognized as the #1 Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery by US News & World Report. He subsequently completed a traveling fellowship and acquired further expertise in shoulder and cartilage surgery at specialized centers across Europe, including Lyon & Paris France. Dr. Jones returned to HSS to complete another fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. During this time, he served as assistant team physician for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Red Bulls (MLS), and Iona College Athletics as well as an orthopaedic consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and US Open Tennis Tournament. He is currently a Team Physician for the UCLA Bruins and the Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA).
Daniel Vigil, MD
Associate Head Team Physician and Director of Primary Care
Dr. Vigil is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Vigil is a member of the Sports Medicine Board Certification test writing committee for the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Vigil's sports medicine practice at UCLA includes patients of all ages for the evaluation of sports-related injuries and medical problems. He also practices family medicine, providing care for patients with a wide variety of medical problems, as well as supervising medical students, residents and fellows.
Ray Padilla, DDS
Member of the American Dental Association California Dental Association, Dr. Padilla is on faculty at the UCLA School of Dentistry, His involvement in Sports Dentistry includes the 1984 Olympic Games, 1994, 1999, and 2003 World Cup Soccer, 2004 IIHF World Hockey Championships in Prague, and 2015 Los Angeles Special Olympics World Games. He is the Team Dentist for the NBA Los Angeles Lakers, MLS Los Angeles Galaxy and UCLA Athletics. An international lecturer on cosmetic trauma treatment and injury prevention, he has lectured in Australia, Switzerland, Japan, Germany, Greece, Canada, Spain, Mexico, United Arab Emirates and numerous USA venues. | <urn:uuid:11df903e-a2e2-4efa-a4c4-60dd31ba0942> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.uclahealth.org/discover-ucla-health/about/sports-partnerships/lakers | 2023-09-26T05:45:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.95839 | 830 |
Drawing on previously unused primary sources, this book paints an intimate and vivid portrait of Palestinian society on the eve of modernity. Through the voices of merchants, peasants, and Ottoman officials, Beshara Doumani offers a major revision of standard interpretations of Ottoman history by investigating the ways in which urban-rural dynamics in a provincial setting appropriated and gave meaning to the larger forces of Ottoman rule and European economic expansion. He traces the relationship between culture, politics, and economic change by looking at how merchant families constructed trade networks and cultivated political power, and by showing how peasants defined their identity and formulated their notions of justice and political authority.
Original and accessible, this study challenges nationalist constructions of history and provides a context for understanding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It is also the first comprehensive work on the Nablus region, Palestine's trade, manufacturing, and agricultural heartland, and a bastion of local autonomy. Doumani rediscovers Palestine by writing the inhabitants of this ancient land into history. | <urn:uuid:c937527e-b6d3-4e16-8c85-d34da366fc3b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520203709/rediscovering-palestine | 2023-09-26T05:48:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.933704 | 205 |
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has completed and commissioned three blocks with self catering facilities in Queen Elizabeth National Park to provide additional accommodation for the increasing numbers of tourists visiting the country’s second largest and oldest protected area.
The blocks which formerly housed the senior staff of the organization in the Mweya Peninsular which is the hub of the tourism activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park, were renovated and improved with internally generated revenue.
The chairman Board of Trustees, UWA, Mr. Benjamin Otto, presided over the official commissioning of the facilities last week in company of the board members and UWA management led by the acting Executive Director, Dr. Andrew Ggunga Seguya.
During the board’s first field trip to the conservation area, the board also commissioned two new ranger posts at Nyamusingiri near Imaramagambo forest in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve and Kyondo ranger post in Karusandara Sub County which is a major corridor for wildlife between Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks.
Mr. Otto flanked by the acting Chief Conservation Area Manager, UWA, Mr. Charles Tumwesigye and the manager Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, Mr. Nelson Guma, also commissioned the refurbished TOPI boat before taking a ride on the famous Kazinga channel during which he marveled at a variety of wildlife and beautiful scenery.
According to the resident UWA civil engineer, Mr. David Lubwama, the roofs for the houses were replaced, the plumbing system overhauled, drainage improved as well as new coat of paint on the walls.
Mr. Nelson Guma told the board that with the new facilities visitors can now come with their families and stay longer in the park while strengthening their bonding ties. He said there are more facilities to be turned into tourist houses following the shifting of the park administration offices to Katunguru in 2009.
Mr. Charles Tumwesigye said the former board led by Mr. Andrew Kasirye had empowered the Conservation Area Managers (CAMs) to take charge ad come up with innovative ideas which the headquarters would support. He said that was how the park management came up with the idea of transforming the former senior staff quarters into tourist accommodation facilities.
The acting Executive Director Dr. Seguya announced plans to set up two construction units one to be based in Queen Elizabeth National park to take charge of the western circuit protected areas and another in Murchison Falls National Park to work in the infrastructure in the Northern circuit. He also said UWA intends to put up 1000 units for ranger accommodation in all the protected areas in the next three years.
The board chairman applauded the UWA management for the efforts in rehabilitation of the facilities using minimal resources generated internally. He said the new facilities would encourage more visitors especially Ugandans to enjoy their own heritage and stay longer in the parks.
He argued that although the primary role of the authority is conservation, there was need to ensure customer satisfaction, provide good accommodation and security.
During the field visit, the board and senior managers also visited areas where trenches have been excavated to prevent elephant raids on the neighbouring community plantations, toured the BAT cave in Imaramagambo forest, and drove through the explosion crater drive which the organization plans to develop as the alternative entry route to the park through the Queen’s pavilion. | <urn:uuid:ddc89c59-fac8-4c5a-82d5-2ad66af1a523> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ugandaparks.com/news/uwa-commissions-self-catering-houses-for-tourists/ | 2023-09-26T06:36:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.963391 | 693 |
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I am a Bratislava born artist, studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, where after a brief time of studying mathematics, I finished my doctorate thesis on the relationship of fiction and material reality. I make short films, installations where the oridinary, history, common accepted sense is changed in order to gain distance and get a new perspective at what knowledge is, how language does, what is hidden or unaccessable. I have great interest in he history of the sciences. I try to do an alternative storytelling that represents all kinds of minorities – animal, cultural, human, things or silence. I believe art has the mission of borrowing a voice to those entities, that appear to have lost it, are without one, or are silenced by a dominant world interpretation.
Michal Pěchouček (2011): All the exhibitions which András composes with great care appear as film montages, with actors, music and dialogues. Yet it would be a mystification to entitle him as a video-artist. Audiovisual innovations and the cultivation of sensuality are not of his concern. András is much more a playwright and a writer, whose work simply needs to be read from beginning to end. This author does not even see a boundary between artistic practice and theoretical research, which is clear not only from his videoessays, but mostly from his philosophical text Voldemort, which was printed this year in an edition of three. In this essay he says it is advisable to simulate certain problems on a factual story. Since the unavoidable reduction, analogy to the whole appears less convenient – so rather than a simulation of the whole, truthfulness can be tested on parts.
The stories, which are more or less known to everyone, and which should encompass something about truth, András as storyteller discovers deeper, enriches the legends with new additions, romantic décor, he creates maquettes with a nostalgic perspective. He cannot allow himself to turn against the myth, his works are to be taken with all its seriousness, lyricism and pathos. He himself is the hero of this ideal world, the author does not disappear. He is aware of his extraordinary abilities and at the same time his human limitations too, and also the fact that he in a way represents the modernistic and a little comical idea of the artist the savior of mankind. Still this character does not fill all expectations of a universal superhero. András places himself in the role, as is: an uncertain but courageous, shy and somewhat shortsighted person. He is not easily read, and rather unpredictable. The character carried with the flow, while the author, incorrupted, directs or reconstructs from a safe distance. This is why he will never be one of us. | <urn:uuid:5072c098-7041-46fe-8b33-e02a411c29fa> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.umrian.gallery/csefalvay | 2023-09-26T05:25:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.969173 | 581 |
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Kids and adults with ADHD are more likely to be bullied than their peers. So in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, we’re doing a special episode to shed light on the problem.
Psychologist and Understood expert Dr. Andy Kahn — who has ADHD himself — answers Laura’s questions on ADHD and bullying. What behaviors make kids with ADHD targets for bullying? Are people with ADHD more likely to bully others? What can we do about it?
You’ll also hear bullying stories from a number of “ADHD Aha!” guests — some you’ve heard in previous episodes, and some you haven’t.
Get more information at stopbullying.gov.
Peach: I was bullied in elementary school. I always felt like there was something different about me, and I felt like I was always too much. It was like talking at the wrong time or too energetic. Just like a lot.
Laura: From the Understood Podcast Network, this is "ADHD Aha," a podcast where people share the moment when it finally clicked that they or someone they know has ADHD. My name is Laura Key. I'm the editorial director here at Understood. And as someone who's had my own ADHD "aha" moment, I'll be your host.
Hi everyone. We have a special episode for you today in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, which is every October. I think this is such an important topic and one that doesn't get enough attention when it comes to its connection to ADHD. So I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to ADHD and bullying. A lot of guests, like Peach, who you just heard from at the top of the show, have talked about bullying on this podcast. You'll hear a few more clips throughout the episode from more "ADHD Aha!" guests.
And joining me today to talk about ADHD and bullying from an expert perspective is Dr. Andy Kahn. Andy is an Understood expert in learning and psychology and the host of Season 1 of the "Understood Explains" podcast, which is all about the special education evaluation process. He's a licensed psychologist who's been in practice for over 20 years. And for much of that time, he worked in school systems doing evaluations, consultation, and supporting families of kids who learn and think differently. And Andy also has ADHD. Bonus points for our show. Welcome, Andy.
Andy: Thanks so much for having me.
Laura: Let's hop right in. Andy, are kids with ADHD more likely to be bullied?
Andy: Yeah. Kids with ADHD tend to be targeted at a higher number than neurotypical kids. And certainly there's a lot of reasons why that could be. Kids with ADHD very commonly have difficulty understanding and interacting in a socially appropriate way. So they might not always understand the social rules or enter a social situation too abruptly. Or do things that sort of get other people's attention in a way that maybe isn't terribly positive in the social world. In certain situations, being pushed around, being called names is awfully easy for kids who are looking to sort of grab power and put somebody else down.
I always sort of joke that lots of kids with ADHD, including myself as a child, there's a button in the middle of our chest. It's this imaginary button, and the people who get to know us know how to push that button and sort of wind us up and get us going. Whether it's talking about something we're hyperfocused on or if it's something they know makes us really obsess. But in those ways, there's unfortunately a lot of hooks for kids with ADHD to get drawn into a bullying interaction. And it's really challenging, because there's enough things going on for young people who have ADHD to try to navigate their world without being singled out or treated, you know, in a really unkind way.
Laura: That's really interesting. That's an interesting way to talk about it. The first thing that I thought of as a person with ADHD when you said that was I have these memories from when I was a kid of feeling like people didn't understand what I was saying — or that people had misrepresented or mischaracterized something that I said. I always tried to be really deliberate about everything I said, because my brain was racing a million miles an hour. So I would almost script out the things that I would say in my head. And so if folks misunderstood something that I said, I would get really — like my feathers would get super ruffled and I would replay the conversation for them. Like I had memorized it and replay it for them. And they would poke fun at me for it and I would kind of start to lose it a little bit. I mean, does that does any of that sound familiar for you?
Andy: Without a doubt. I mean, without a doubt. I think the thing is, certain things in our environments for all humans, for all people, are triggering to their emotions and sort of charge them up. When someone has ADHD, and we're trying to cope with our environment, we're trying to navigate something that may be difficult for us, it can become even more difficult when those triggers are really easy to hit. When somebody, you know, makes fun of you, if somebody comes at you with something they know is upsetting to you because they want to see you blow up or they want to see you act out. And certain kids are pretty perceptive to that. And, you know, it's really difficult when you see it coming.
And I remember the phrase — my mom saying, "Why do you let your sister push your buttons?" And so that always stayed in my mind that someone pushes your buttons. But kids like me, kids like a lot of the kids I've worked with over the years, the button is not only big and red, it's on the center of their chest and it's visible for anybody who's really looking and paying attention to wind them up. And I think that's a great target for bullying behavior — being really easily triggered in a way that other people can see that you might not even be aware of. That's really sort of the trap for folks with ADHD.
Laura: Let's talk more about why that button is so red and bright and so easy to spot. So there's some interesting information on the website StopBullying.gov that talks about what kinds of kids are more likely to be bullied. And they don't mention ADHD outright. But the very first bullet that's listed there is kids who are perceived as different from their peers, such as being overweight or underweight or wearing glasses or different clothing or being new to a school, or kids who are perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves. These are the kids who are more likely to be bullied. And I think that that very much is in line with a lot of kids with ADHD. So what I'd love to talk about with you is what are the traits of kids with ADHD that make them more susceptible to bullying?
Andy: You know, I think a lot of this is around tendencies. When we think about kids and we think about becoming part of a social group or joining your social world, skills development for kids with ADHD can be different. It can happen on a different pace than kids who don't have ADHD. So I think that very commonly when kids get to be around the age of — I think middle school is a perfect target age to talk about. Kids really start to appreciate and in some cases reject differences in people. So when they see something that's not like them, they tend to hold on to it and respond to it with great force.
And I think kids with ADHD tend to behave in a way that's not like the norm. And we talk about the word "norm." You know, I don't I don't like the word "normal" as a matter of course. It's a statistical word, right? You think about the bell curve, and normal is something we see that falls right in the middle. But when we talk about the norm, which is the way that most kids tend to behave during a certain phase of their lives, kids with ADHD may fall outside of that. And now it's starting to be noticed, which makes it really challenging for them because their ability to do things that might come naturally to a neurotypical child — like how do I enter a conversation that's already going on? Or how do I come over and try to introduce myself or try to engage in some sort of social interaction? But my first go-to behavior is to be really silly or to be really loud or to just interrupt. And it's not malevolent. It's not intended to be a problem for other people. But it is because it misses the social connection. It misses the rule.
So I think that one of the challenges for kids with ADHD is that kids can irritate one another. So if somebody is a little bit too energetic or over the top, it can irritate their peers. Or let's go to the other side of the equation. If somebody is a little bit more low-key and a little more passive and maybe more inattentive and not really so over-the-top in their behavior patterns, but they're really struggling to get the nuances. They may come in really mousy, really lacking confidence. And that's another really good marker for, oh, here's somebody who I can have power over. And I think that more of the bullying behaviors.
I think it's — the trap is often we focus so much on kids who have the stereotypical hyperactive ADHD, and we understand a lot of the obvious things they do that break with their group norms. But we often ignore the kids who have the inattentive type because they tend to sit on the fringe, not engage as often or make friends as easily. But because their behavior doesn't overtly affect other people in their realm, they may be less likely to be singled out or picked on by their teachers for oh, I need to step in and help this kid.
But their peers, on the other hand, especially peers who have an eye for power differentials, for bullying behavior, see almost the weaker animal on the fringe of the larger animal group, and they're going to go and pick off that individual. So it's a little interesting how kids who are a little more passive with ADHD — I'm thinking inattentive ADHD — are going to still be picked off in the bullying behavior because that vulnerability is still visible. And that's, again, power differential. Who has the authority or the ability to make someone else do something they want them to do or make them react in a way you want them to. And that's a lot of what bullying behavior is about.
Laura: What about kids who hyperfocus? I think maybe the example I was giving about myself growing up was slightly related to hyperfocus — just getting stuck on something. Don't misinterpret what I said and just replaying it and replaying it. Does hyperfocus play into bullying situations ever?
Andy: Well, absolutely. If you're trying to interact and the child you're interacting with, the person you're interacting with, can't shift or can't move on to the topic other people are talking about, it actually takes a fairly kind individual to give them the space to finish their thought or to get where they need to go in order to — we talk about completing the gestalt. OK, when I start something, I need to finish it. I often joke — I talked to one of my good friends this morning and we were talking about two topics. And because I tend to hyperfocus, I said, "I'm a linear thinker." I need to take our first topic to the endpoint and then I'm going to go to this. And I said this to her: "Forgive me, I'm going to cover the work issue first. Then I'm going to talk to you about the personal issue that you raised." Because it was confusing to my ADHD. My brain started doing both things at once, which is not always a good thing for me.
So for the hyperfocus side, absolutely. When you can't shift, it becomes very awkward to interact. If you can't disengage from a topic, you become a more challenging peer partner or playmate or someone to spend time around. And again, it makes you look different if it winds you up. So like you described your own experience, right? You're being misunderstood or misinterpreted and it raised your energy level, it raised your anxiety level. And then what it did is made the hyperfocus even more hyper. For me, when I was young, I would have probably stormed out or thrown something because that was my way of coping with that kind of intensity of energy. And for other kids, they could cry or disengage or just shut down. There's a lot of those factors with hyperfocus. And I think hyperfocus is probably one of the most misunderstood parts of ADHD because I think for people, they hear hyperfocus and they think autism spectrum, someone gets stuck.
But ADHD for me has never been just about being distractible. It's also about my brain doesn't shift my attention in the most efficient way at times. So when I'm trying to go from one topic to another or one activity to another, that's one of the areas where I find I can become impaired in my activities. So it's — sometimes you got to really explain it to people because they're not going to get it.
Kenny: I definitely experienced bullying when I was growing up. Not only was I short and the youngest kid in my class, I also was immature, acted like a much younger kid. I looked like a much younger kids. So I was a target. And interestingly enough, I wasn't a target for people my age. I was a target for people one year younger than me. They were bigger than me. They were probably more mature than me. And so that's where the bullying came from.
Laura: I did have a guest on the show recently. His name was Kenny. We just heard a clip from him. He is now a really successful creative director at a company. And Kenny shared a really emotional story with me about how he was bullied because he seemed so immature. He said he was also very short growing up, so he's shorter than the other kids. So that factored into it as well. But he mentioned I just he just seemed younger than he was. Can you talk a little bit about ADHD and the brain immaturity and the — I've heard it described as a three-year lag. Is that right?
Andy: You know, I hate to get stuck on specific numbers like three-year lag. If we think about it developmentally, the development of the brain structures, particularly things that relate to attention, decision making, multi-step thinking, and self-control, are things that tend to develop more slowly in individuals with ADHD. And I often use more of a ratio than the number. So I would say kids with ADHD might function at about two-thirds of their chronological age. You know, I was told there'd be no math, but I'll do the math anyway. So, you know, your 9-year-old is commonly more likely to act like a 6-year-old. And that often — I think it's more about explaining it to the observer than it is to explain it to the child himself, because really they just know where they are. That's the basis of being egocentric. I am where I am and that's where you have to understand me from, right? Meet me where I am.
But when it comes to explaining the child to the parents or to the teacher or to a friend who might be trying to figure out why are they doing something that looks like my little brother or my little sister? I might say to them, well, that's just something they they do a little less easily than you do. Or to a teacher who really likes to think of when I'm redirecting that same child over and over again, if I can just set my brain on the fact that, OK, I have to expect that they're capable in this moment of doing what I would with my — again, I'll use the 9-year-old as my example — my first grader, not my third or fourth grader. And if you have that expectation as you interact with that child, it's a kinder way to approach them.
It's not to say we don't hold them accountable as we teach them the social rule, but I think the expectation is always overly based on some norm, like a number for age or something of the peer group. And I think that that's the risk. So when you're talking about three years behind, that makes sense for a lot of kids across the age range. If you run that ratio across kids up until the age of 10 or 11, it makes a lot of sense when they get into the school age. But I like the two-thirds rule because it applies way better when you start to think about young adults. And I think that we don't give enough props to young adults with ADHD. You're not outgrowing this.
Yasmeen: I got bullied a lot when I was in school. And so I felt like in order to like maintain some form of social connection with my other peers, I sort of had to morph into what they believe or perceive normal is.
Laura: We all know the names that kids with ADHD can get called, like a spaz is something that comes to mind, or hyper, or even just using ADHD as the insult: You're so ADHD. And I'm wondering if in your practice and in your work with schools, if you could share any examples of bullying scenarios that you've seen kids with ADHD experience.
Andy: The sad truth is that so many of these situations are situations I've seen repeat themselves over and over again. I'll start with the more obvious kind of bullying. We'll talk about the face-to-face in-person bullying because, you know, over the course of my career, we've now gotten into the idea of cyberbullying, which is a whole other ball of wax. But, you know, it was very common where I'd have — and again, it happened a lot with my middle school age kids — where we'd see, you know, a young man or young woman on the bus and someone would come in and sit a seat behind them and just start making up a nickname or teasing, doing little hard-to-notice annoying behaviors. Kicking the chair over and over again, unzipping part of their backpack, and every time they walk out, making things fall out and then starting the laughter train against them.
And in the more dangerous cases, kids verbally threatening and saying, "Hey, if you sit in that spot again when we get on the bus, the end of the day, I'm going to kick your butt. I'm going to follow you home and I'm going to kick your butt in front of your parents." I mean, these are the kind of things that kids were saying to one another. And the basis of what bullying does in those situations, it's a bit like terrorism, right? The idea is that they're changing the behavior of the child who is being bullied by making them worry about things in the absence of the person. They're making them worry about where they go and what they do. And they're losing sort of their emotional freedom to just be who they are and go where they need to go.
So one of the hardest things about bullying is that when you finally become aware of it as an adult, as the teacher or parent, what have you, there's a trap built into dealing with bullying from the adult perspective. Because addressing bullying, let's say your child says to you, "Hey, Mom, there's this kid who's bullying me. He's doing X, Y, and Z." And the parent goes right in and talks to the school and shares the facts with the school, and then the school shares "This student has been saying that you're bullying." And they don't react very quickly or the child is immediately targeted again because they're seen as a snitch. They're seen as a baby.
And I think you have to be — you got to think that through as a parent or a teacher. How are you going to best address bullying behaviors without further victimizing the child who's being bullied? Great tips for that, for parents or teachers, once you become aware of some of that factual information about what's happening and where, the most effective thing you can do as an adult is to try to find a way to be there and observe it in its actual moment. If you can observe bullying in the wild, then you can deal with just that one child who is doing the bullying behavior in that moment and make the consequence realistic. But when it's reported and it's going from child to parents directly back to the other child who's bullying, it can be really, really loaded.
And you've got to think about bringing up the topic with the child who is acting out. How can you make sure that the fallout is safe, that they're not going to go and be vengeful towards the child who said, hey, I don't like this? Some of the strategies in addition to that, of course, are helping kids find their own voice, putting children in a situation where we teach them as best as we can to say, hey, stop. Or raise their voice or make a scene about it. And if they're able to do that, sometimes the adult then can see what's happening, or an adjacent peer can say, hey, what is it that you're doing?
You know, there's nothing more powerful, I think, in the bullying interaction that when a peer comes in to step in and help another peer. That is almost always like the most powerful thing. Because what it does is it says this is not the norm. Bullying or taking power over someone else is not OK. And our group of children are rejecting this. So I think that some of the bullying reduction methods are talking to the kids in the peer group about, you know, what are you going to do if you see someone else being treated this way? What are some things you can do to step out and share with adults or to say, you know, what you're doing isn't OK?
And I always caution — doing that is always helpful. Just be aware that if the danger of this situation is getting physical and the choice is to put yourself in the midst of a physical situation or not, you do what you're comfortable with, but ideally get someone to help you. The last thing we want to do is put kids in a dangerous situation. It's so hard because when bullying becomes physical, never going to be clean and clear how we're going to fix it. We just have to step in really fast and be ready for the consequences afterwards. It's just too much to lose in those physical situations.
Laura: When should parents step in and do something? I completely agree with everything that you're saying. I'm actually thinking about a scenario with my own daughter that I don't think would constitute bullying, but it was on the edge. It was teasing. And I myself felt confused about, should I step in? I don't want this to — and she was adamant that I say nothing, say nothing, because she didn't want to be embarrassed further. To your point. Right? But then what do you do in that situation if your child doesn't want you to bring it up at all and there aren't peers who are either old enough or who have the understanding to step in and help. What can you do?
Andy: So I think in those situations, as a parent, depending upon where it's happening, if this is happening in school, trying to have a generic conversation with the teacher or someone at the school to say, listen, my child is is sharing with me that they're having this general experience and I'm bringing this up with you to help problem-solve. Not that I'm asking you to step in and do anything right now. I think it's always important to make that caveat. What I'm asking you for is to help me problem-solve. I do not — I'm not comfortable right now having you step in, or my child doesn't want someone to step in yet. And try to get some advice on what kind of things you can do in having that conversation.
Because why is that helpful? In one way, it sensitizes the other adults in the environment that there's something they maybe need to catch in the act. That's a helpful thing. But I think it's — you've got to really talk to your child about what your safety rules are in your household. OK? If you are being hurt or someone in your vicinity is being hurt because of the behavior of some other child, we're going to do something right away. And that's just not a negotiable fact. You're not going to get in trouble because of this. And we will do everything we can to make sure that you're not going to pay a bigger price, but no one should ever be hurt. So if that is occurring, where it's physical, a physical harm, there's something really dangerous, it's going to be uncomfortable. Kids are going to have issues with it. You're going to have to address it right away.
When it's more insidious, when it's things like teasing and verbal forms of bullying, these are things that we take a little more care and we hopefully have the ability to take a little more time to address this with our kids so we don't blow up the situation and make it worse for them. And I think that's part of what we have to have in terms of households. Parents really need to try to take into account what is actually bullying and what is maybe some teasing and more stereotypical age-related behavior.
I appreciated that you said that, Laura, you're talking about your own child and saying, yeah, you know, this was definitely teasing. Teasing that hurts your child's feelings is still something that'll bring out the mama bear, you know, the papa bear in all of us. But I think our culture really goes to bullying as an explanation very quickly, because we don't really want our kids to be tolerating that social stress that comes with being teased or having — making a mistake that maybe is embarrassing, that they all would, that we've all done. And that doesn't mean you're being bullied. It's just — it really sucks when you do something that embarrasses you and other people take notice and they laugh at you and you realize, well, yeah, anyone in their right mind would probably laugh at that. But it doesn't mean you're being bullied. It just means you were embarrassed.
But I think we've got to be careful with that. I spent nearly 20 years in schools and the word "bullying" was used a lot. And I would say that for the number of times it was used, maybe 5 to 7 out of 10 times it was bullying, but there was a significant portion still that was, yeah, it was more stereotypical behavior.
Laura: Like what? Can you give an example of a difference? Something that someone thought was bullying but wasn't actually bullying?
Andy: Yeah. So child's playing kickball during PE and the child goes up and this child's not the most athletic in the world, takes a swing and a miss, misses the ball, lands on their rear end, and everyone laughs at them. The pitcher looks over and goes, "Nice kick, spaz." The kid runs off the field crying and is upset. Now it sucks. That's a terrible....
Laura: It's a bummer.
Andy: That's the basis for all childhood angst in any movie ever produced, right? But in the grand scheme of it, that's a normal, painful childhood experience. So those kind of single-event kind of insult to ego and embarrassment.
Laura: In that example, when does that escalate to bullying? What's the next step that would turn a situation like that to bullying?
Andy: When it becomes a pattern of power differential. Meaning so then every time that child is getting to do some activity, that other child is calling them spaz, teasing them, making fun of them on a regular pattern of behavior. I sort of use the harassment definition. It's a pattern of behavior that is unwelcomed, that is bothersome to the recipients, and is something that is done in, you know, with a negative intent that brings some sort of attention to the one who is bullying. And I think in that situation, it is feeding the need of the child who is showing bullying behavior to do something or treat someone else poorly than single events. It's a pattern of behavior.
Nabil: So I still had the personality that would make someone like a class clown or whatever. But now I'm a disruptive student. Now I'm a bad boy, not a funny boy, you know? So I was fighting every day, not because I wanted to, but because a lot of the time I had to. And, you know, I didn't realize this is only now that, you know, looking back, I understand that, you know, the thing with ADHD is you have a shorter fuse, you know, you're less patient because you're overstimulated.
Laura: Are kids and/or adults with ADHD are more likely to bully others as well, in addition to being more likely to be bullied than other people?
Andy: If we go back to the first sort of part of our conversation, people with ADHD may struggle developing social skills. And one of the things that I think about in early life with a lot of my kids with ADHD is that it's not uncommon to see people choose behaviors that get attention in order to feel good about themselves. In the negative sense, I've known kids who've done things like burping or farting in class intentionally because everybody laughs. And it gets to the point where they don't realize they're laughing at you at this point in time. They're not laughing with you like it's just some generically funny movie scene.
But if you think about it, why do they do that? The behavior they're doing that breaks with the social norm occurs because it's reinforced, meaning it gets the attention of other people. I was very intentional about this. Attention doesn't have to be positive or negative to be reinforcing. Reinforcement is anything that increases the chance of that behavior going on again and again. So bullying behaviors can be very reinforcing if somebody sees you as powerful. If people around you give you privilege or space for being overpowering to other people. Bullying is a behavior that can be learned much in the same way as most any behavior. So I think kids with ADHD who maybe don't always have the ability to do the automatic social norm to meet that norm right out of the gates, are absolutely susceptible to engage in bullying behaviors — just because they may not know the alternative, or they may be seeking the reward of the attention, the laughter, or the power they receive in ways that they can't get in some other more socially appropriate fashion. So it certainly does put them in position.
With regard to the household, I am always cautious about this because one of the worst things that we can do, being in the helping profession, working with a media like this, is to blame parents for anything. And I being a parent, it's always so challenging. But there are parental styles. If a parent is overpowering, if a parent uses their own power in a way that is disrespectful to people around them, they could be teaching children how to bully someone else. So if a parent just says, "I'm making choices because I am the powerful one," or is physically threatening or verbally threatening to others to maintain power and get compliance, that's something that a child is going to learn from. And that child may be more likely to engage in bullying behaviors in their interactions because it is merely modeled in their environment. And it's the closest you're ever going to hear me say that a parent can do something that leads to a child's misbehavior.
Laura: And I'm curious about ADHD in adulthood and if that also can lead to a higher likelihood of being bullied or bullying. And I say that — it's kind of a two-part question. Number one, we talked about the two-thirds rule, the immaturity. Is that done by the time of adulthood? And then the second part of that is maybe there are residuals from childhood, lack of self-esteem from struggling in school, from struggling in social situations, that maybe continue to percolate as adults.
Andy: So on the maturity front, let me handle that piece first.
Laura: Yes. Linear.
Andy: Yes, yes, exactly. I got to be linear, otherwise I'll lose my mind. Here's the thing. Just — and again, use the math as your example here. The two-thirds rule would say a 30-year-old with ADHD is more likely to function like a 20-year-old. And if you asked my wife, she would probably agree with that. I think that there is some aspect of, you know, when you're an adult, the kinds of impulsivity and the kinds of choice making that gets you into trouble or a little more mature, like spending, not paying bills, losing track of appointments, you know, things that as an adult really mimic what you saw in childhood. So the good part of this story is you can still reach an appropriate maturity level as an adult with ADHD.
In fact, really, how old do you have to be when you show adult behavior? You know, today as the norm, I would say to you, adolescence has moved into the mid 20s for many of the people that I've worked with, people who aren't on the ADHD realm or spectrum, so to speak. But I see very commonly people doing at age 25 what maybe I did back at age 18, 19, in terms of responsibilities. So when you reach that maturity level of being like late 20s, early 30s, that's really when you see adult responsibility taking in behavior.
So again, as adults with ADHD, it just may take longer to get there. You're not outgrowing your ADHD, but at that point with maturation, self-awareness, which is the key to so much of this, being able to figure out a way to navigate your life, to meet adult responsibilities. So yeah, you'll get there if you're working on it and if you're focused on it, it's just going to take a little bit more time than it takes somebody without ADHD. So that was part one.
So, part two was asking about sort of adult bullying behavior and things of that nature. You know, the difference in adult life is that bullying roles in adulthood live in a different realm, so to speak. In childhood, you're in school and you're part of a greater social group that doesn't really have a true hierarchy outside of the hierarchy of the social structure, meaning that some kids are just more popular than other kids. Some kids are involved in activities that might have higher value in the culture, like, you know, being the captain of the football team as opposed to the kid who's doing gaming and D&D Club at home with their friends on the weekend. That's just a social sort of hierarchy.
But in adulthood, the bullying behaviors may come more into play in the workplace. So somebody who has a style of bullying behavior, you may see them really seeking roles in their professional life where they can just merely tell other people what to do. And adults with ADHD are just as likely to find themselves targeted by people looking to maintain power differential. Absolutely. The difference, I think, for adults a little bit is adults, when they become aware of their ADHD differences hopefully can put themselves in a position to self-advocate, to say, "Hey, I have this difference. These are the things that I need to be successful in my workplace.".
You know, under ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, there are lots of places where you can express that difference and get some protection under the law. And I think that that's something that everybody has to make that decision for themselves if they have their diagnosis. You know, am I going to use this for protection? Am I going to tell other people that I have this difference? But yeah, there's definitely the risk of being bullied in adulthood, especially when there's the potential for power differential. You know, if you're not as organized, then you're missing out on parts of your responsibilities. Or you're not hearing what your boss or supervisor is saying with regularity and making common errors. Those are areas in adulthood. You're not going to get leeway. You're not going to keep that job. But if you're in a workplace where you can express that you have a difference, a diagnosis, and get accommodations, you're in a different ballgame.
You know, if you're still not able to successfully do what you need to do with support, that job may be a bad match for you. Office-based sitting on my rear end in front of machines is very challenging for me professionally. I've not done that for the better part of the 25 years I've been in practice, and I'm figuring it out now as an adult. If I'd gotten the job I have today as a 27-year-old, yeah, I probably would have been fired. There's no way I would have been able to do it. You live and you learn and mature. But yeah, putting people in position for success, learning to self-advocate — and not dissimilar, we need kids to learn to self-advocate. But for our children, we need to first help them learn to accept themselves. And then we help them by advocating for them first and then teaching them how to do so for their own adult lives.
Miya: A lot of times for me personally with ADHD, it kind of makes me think — not think less of others, but kind of just think more of myself. So like maybe I said something that hurts my friend and I'm like, either I totally don't remember saying it because I was just like, saying things and not thinking. Or I just, like, really didn't try to think of how it affected them because I was just so in my own world. After my diagnosis, I noticed a lot of things about myself. I found that like, I just need to learn to listen to people more and really put myself in their shoes. And I think that all my friendships has thrived as a result.
Laura: This conversation has somewhat intentionally been kind of a downer. International Bullying Prevention Month. The idea here is that we want to talk about bullying and we want to raise awareness of it — and also about bullying and ADHD in particular and why it can be common. And you talked about self-awareness as being something that's incredibly important. And I have to say that — because I want to have a little bit of a silver lining here, and I have to think back to my last interview with a 16-year-old named Miya. And she was just incredible. She didn't have bullying stories, but she did talk so much about, you know, she was very aware, self-aware, of the things that she was doing that was kind of turning off friends. Like she would interrupt. Or she would say something off the cuff and not think about the consequences. And then vice versa, aware of of how she was perceived and aware of toxicity. And listening to her talk, I know she can't be — it's not fair to make her a representative of an entire generation — it just gave me a lot of hope. Right? That awareness of ADHD and awareness of issues like bullying can help to hopefully minimize the problem.
Andy: For sure. There's always a positive angle here, and I think that when we think about things like what you learned from Miya — self-awareness, and again, self-awareness is a bit of a developmental skill. Young women stereotypically might develop their self-awareness a little bit more rapidly than boys do. I was extremely self-aware. If I had to show you assessment data, for example, of what I looked like at 16 and you compared it to a young woman at 16 with inattentive ADHD, I would pretty much think that I would have had a lot of similarity to the stereotypical female prototype of that diagnosis at that age, which meant I was very self-aware. I had verbal abilities, but I was underachieving. I was getting feedback that was saying, boy, you should be working harder, or you should be more focused. You know, things that were totally disregarding my neurology.
The beauty of this is that learning to be self-aware is a skill that we can help develop. We can do that therapeutically, and we can help kids develop their voice to self-advocate, self-awareness, if at very least, about the information about what their brains are doing differently. They may not need to be completely insightful. It sounds like Miya was pretty insightful.
Laura: Miya was very insightful. Yes, indeed. Self-awareness, right. That's so important. I think about also the awareness of others about ADHD. Right? So that the onus isn't completely on people who have ADHD to change their behavior or hopefully not mask their behavior in order to not be bullied. Right?
Andy: Correct. And I think these are skills we can develop. And I think that managing bullying and helping people with ADHD develop to meet their full potential is at least a twofold endeavor. We need to continue to give good evidence-based information to parents and teachers to break stigmas down so they can understand how their kids are functioning, what they can do at this time, and what they can't do yet.
Laura: Right. Right.
Andy: And learning how to understand that progression can put them on a much more likely path for success. And for when they struggle or fail, it is merely just an example of their process, not some larger negative about them. They failed in an activity. They're not a failure. This is very important language.
And I think, Laura, one of the things that's really important on the bullying front, and you've not said it once, which I'm really thrilled about, is that we never called the kid a bully. We called the behavior bullying. And I think it's incredibly important because all of these behaviors are learned and they can learn alternatives. So teaching your child improved ways to communicate what they need, how to express when they're being mistreated, or when they need someone to stop something, and giving them that practice of how to walk away from those situations. These are things that we can do.
Bullying isn't some dead end of negative childhood or a lifelong experience. It is something unpleasant that many people experience that we need to learn how to address, cope with, and move through. And I think like anything else that's challenging in life. So I'm always looking silver lining and I think there's a ton of it, which is why we have to talk about these things.
Laura: Behavior is communication.
Laura: Andy, thank you so much for being here with me today. I've learned so much and it's just a pleasure to work with you always. Andy is my work buddy, everybody who's listening. So, Andy, thank you so much.
Andy: Thanks, Laura. It's always fun for me. It's always just a nice conversation. And if part of our conversation can be helpful to other people, that's a great thing for all of us. So thanks so much for inviting me on.
Laura: Thanks everyone for listening, and a special thanks to my ADHD Aha! guests whose voices you heard throughout the show. Peach Perkins, Nabil Abdulrashid, Kenny Friedman, Yasmeen Adams, and Miya Kofo. And of course, a huge thank you to Andy for joining me today and sharing his perspective on the ADHD and bullying problem. Remember, you can help us raise awareness about ADHD and bullying by sharing this episode with your social networks and with family and friends.
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During the Old Kingdom, the ancient Egyptians had a wide range of weapons at their disposal, including spears, daggers, maces, and the cudgel , a short thick club. In this article, you will also learn about weaponry used by the ancient Romans and during the Middle Ages.
Ancient Egyptian Weapons
As time passed, the Egyptians used quivers and battle axes. Starting in the 11th dynasty, (around 2000 BCE), they would use hammers to harden copper that was turned into some of the earliest metal arrowheads.
The early Egyptian army relied on the bow and arrow. Some of the best archers belonged to a group known as the Nubian mercenaries. Over time, this form of weaponry became more advanced, such as the introduction of the composite bow, which was comprised of horn, sinews and wood. The Egyptians were able to engage in swift attacks at long range when they used the composite bow while riding in their war chariot.
When Egyptians of the New Kingdom went into battle, they carried spears, battle axes, daggers, and sickleswords, which were often referred to as a ‘weapon of victory.’ Quickly, this weapon was the commonly carried by infantrymen. The bowmen would break up enemy forces with their arrows. They entered battle either on foot or on chariots. The infantry would follow to further break up the ranks using their hand weapons, maces with wooden handles, hatchets, clubs, swords, and daggers.
Spears were also used by ancient Egyptians for stabbing their opponents. This weapon allowed them to take advantage of a longer reach. In addition to their bows and arrows, charioteers also used a number of spears to use when they ran out of arrows.
A Larger Version of the Crossbow
The Europeans are known for making the most out of the crossbow as a weapon. The larger version of the crossbow was called an arbalest. The larger size of the arbalest meant that it produced a greater force that maximized its higher strength of steel. One who used the arbalest was called an arbalestier. If he was skilled, he could shoot two bolts per minute. The arbalest was a controversial weapon. Some believed it was an unfair or inhumane method of combat because the inexperienced fighter could more easily kill a trained knight.
The ancient Romans relied on crossbows, which had replaced the hand bow as the weapon of choice. While the longbow promised a greater range, better accuracy and faster rate of shooting, it took much longer to become skilled in its use. The crossbow only took about a week of training before someone could effectively kill another with it.
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Workshop: Theoretical and Computational Approaches to Decomposition and Presuppositions
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Adverbs like 'again' or 'almos't and their possible counterparts in many languages have sparked interest and occasionally controversies regarding the possibility of event decomposition e.g. especially since Arnim von Stechow’s (1996) contribution, sometimes with a twist on not-at-issue meanings (see, for example, Ausensi, Yu & Smith 2021, Beck 2005, Fabricius-Hansen 2001, Gergel & Beck 2015, Gergel & Nickles 2019, Patel-Grosz & Beck 2019, Pedersen 2014, Pustejovsky 2013, Zwarts 2019 for some recent approaches in different ares of potential decomposition). This workshop takes place in connection with a DFG-funded project "Decomposing Decomposition over Time“ with an added - but by no means exclusive - interest in the diachronic developments of decompositional or presuppositional items in which alongside fresh ideas from synchronic theoretical modeling (semantics, pragmatics, syntax), concerns of corpus annotational accuracy and computational procedures are all invited to play a part.
Confirmed invited speakers:
Sigrid Beck, University of Tübingen
James Pustejovsky, Brandeis University
Joost Zwarts, Utrecht University
Ausensi, J., Yu, J., and Smith, R.W. (2021). Agent entailments and the division of labor between functional structure and roots. Glossa: A Journal of General Linguistics, 6(1): 53.
Beck, S. (2005). There and back again: A semantic analysis. Journal of Semantics, 22: 3-51.
Fabricius-Hansen, C. (2001). Wi(e)der and Again(st). In Féry, C. and Sternefeld, W. (eds). Audiatur Vox Sapientiae. A Festschrift for Arnim von Stechow. 101-130. De Gruyter, Berlin.
Gergel, R. and Beck, S. (2015). Early Modern English again: a corpus study and semantic analysis. English Language and Linguistics, 19(1): 27–47.
Gergel, R. and Nickles, S. (2019). Almost in Early and Late Modern English. Turn on the parametric screw (but not tightly enough to change a parameter). In Gattnar, A., Hörnig, R., and Featherston, S. (eds). Proceedings of Linguistic Evidence 2018. 282–293. University of Tübingen.
Patel-Grosz, P. and Beck, S. (2019). Different Again. Semantics and Pragmatics, 51(3): 1–52.
Pedersen, W. (2014). A scalar analysis of again-ambiguities. Journal of Semantics, 32(3): 373–424.
Pustejovsky, J. (2013). Type theory and lexical decomposition. In Pustejovsky, J., Bouillon, P., Hitoshi, I., Kanzaki, K., and Chungmin, L., (eds). Advances in Generative Lexicon Theory. Springer, Dordrecht.
Zwarts, Joost. (2019). From ‘back’ to ‘again’ in Dutch: The structure of the ‘re’ domain. Journal of Semantics, 36:211–240.
Call for papers:
We invite interested researchers working on formal theoretical issues of decomposition (whether synchronic or diachronic), the diachrony of presuppositions, or the annotation/computational modeling of synchronic or diachronic data with a decompositional or presuppositional character to submit a one-page abstract (12p, Times New Roman) by June 15, 2023 to presuppositions.in.time(at)gmail.com.
An additional page can be attached for (i) references, (ii) examples from languages other than English that require additional space due to glossing/translation, (iii) examples illustrating long and necessary corpus data which may require additional space.
While the abstracts themselves should be anonymous, names and affiliations of all authors should be included in the email message. Notifications of acceptance/rejection are planned within six weeks after the final deadline for abstract submissions.
Workshop date: November 8-9 2023 at Saarland University.
(call on linguistlist.org: click here)
Extended deadline for submissions: July 15, 2023
Original deadline for submissions: June 15, 2023
Main event: November 8-9, 2023
Building C 9.3 – ‘Jägerheim’
Main Campus is nestled in the woody outskirts of Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland. Saarbrücken lies in the German south-west, a tri-border region, where Luxembourg and French Lorraine converge with Germany.
The conference itself will take place in building C9.3 ‘Jägerheim’ on campus, as pictured above.
Getting to the conference venue ‘Jägerheim/Graduate Center’ from the city center:
The best way to reach campus (without a car) is by bus. The rates are: Single one way ticket €2,60 and €4,80 for a day pass. You can see the rates on the website by following this link. Please be aware the website is only in German/French.
From the stop ‘Rathaus’ (Town Hall) you should take the 101,102,109,111, or 150 to the stop ‘Universität Campus’ University Campus’. From there you can follow the directions with this map of campus.
You can reach the conference venue by flying to either Luxembourg, Frankfurt or Paris:
From Luxembourg (LUX) Findel airport – From the airport a quick 20 min bus ride to the the main station, then a 1-hour bus ride from the Gare centrale with the Saarbrücken express bus.
From Frankfurt (FRA) – You can either take the Regional Express (RE) train from the Regionalbahnhof (regional train station) or the ICE at the Fernbahnhof to Mannheim and then Mannheim to Saarbrücken.
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Trance BandsAngel Of Dawn - Trance - France
size14Raphael C - FranceBeyond Reality Stands Eternal Trance Of WisdomPraise and critiscism are welcome if you want to give me your wordsize :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Archangel - Last Update: September 24th, 2023 - 08:52 AM
unproject - Trance - Turkey
Check out my new sounds urlhttp:soundcloudcomvorpalsoundurl
www.unsignedbandweb.com/unproject - Last Update: May 12th, 2021 - 03:45 PM
BX748 - Trance - Melbourne, Australia
I am Jc Mos, a producer from Melbourne, Australia Classically trained, I started studying at age of 6 and I love all music in general For me listening to music is a spiritual experience, a feeling, not a...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/BX748 - Last Update: October 24th, 2020 - 06:32 PM
Dan Vine - Trance - Canada, Toronto
After studying at the Conservatory of Quebec, playing with bands and teaching guitar, this guy will do what he does best: playing music At the age of 14, he knew that the guitar will be his best friend ever He found his way by playing all songs of a...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dan_Vine - Last Update: October 13th, 2020 - 04:05 PM
DJ Figo - Trance - Israel
Im 18 years old,making trance music
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Figo - Last Update: August 11th, 2020 - 08:15 PM
Crist - Trance -
Producer,Synth programmer, Graphic designerBioCristanodj is a persian programmer and producer from city of Tehran, who was started up his own profession in 2002 in the trance scence with his own products called Love deejaying MS ghafourian met a...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Crist - Last Update: June 09th, 2019 - 03:06 AM
SoldatenRD - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/SoldatenRD - Last Update: December 07th, 2015 - 07:37 AM
AdlerD - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/AdlerD - Last Update: November 06th, 2015 - 07:33 AM
NewNobility - Trance -
Aussie hi-tech band New Nobility new remix-LOVE
www.unsignedbandweb.com/NewNobility - Last Update: June 02nd, 2015 - 02:12 AM
DjEmpty - Trance - Dallas, Tx
Electronica Is The Key To Success
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DjEmpty - Last Update: April 12th, 2015 - 12:51 PM
Ph1 - Trance - Kent
My name is Jacob Ovington, im 17 I have been producing music for 18 months, and over this time I have developed a more distinct trance sound I wish I had more time to spend on musicThis is my youtube:http:wwwyoutubecomuserjakeovFeel free to visit...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Ph1 - Last Update: January 24th, 2015 - 12:39 PM
Particle-X - Trance - Netherlands
Since 2005 im creating trance productions Blending in different styles of sound Much of these tracks are underground or non-commercial Hope u enjoy these mind-trips
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Particle-X - Last Update: January 07th, 2015 - 03:49 PM
CNREDAGAIN - Trance - Livingstone,MT
www.unsignedbandweb.com/CNREDAGAIN - Last Update: November 14th, 2014 - 12:41 PM
!Plazmatix - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/%21Plazmatix - Last Update: May 04th, 2014 - 03:25 AM
James White - Trance - Cambridge UK
Im a 19 year old amateur UK producer focussing mainly on trance music Future plans would be to build a software studio to make higher quality tracks Hopefully I will eventually make it onto the music scene My occupation in the meantime Well who...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/James_White - Last Update: March 06th, 2014 - 03:49 PM
Fido X - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Fido_X - Last Update: January 23rd, 2014 - 09:32 AM
Broken Drum Machine - Trance - Peterhead, Scotland
Played the decks for almost 20 years and have been producing for around 10 years What else to say except I love making and listening to music
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Broken_Drum_Machine - Last Update: December 21st, 2013 - 01:10 PM
Morphy - Trance -
See my soundcloud site: wwwsoundcloudcommrmorph
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Morphy - Last Update: December 06th, 2013 - 12:35 PM
Mr Morph - Trance - Wakefield
Formerly half of a band known as Eclipse Eclipse have now split and Mr Morph is working soloSee my soundcloud site: wwwsoundcloudcommrmorphFollow on twitter:wwwtwittercommorphmr
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Mr_Morph - Last Update: August 21st, 2013 - 03:07 AM
Funspreader - Trance - Weinboehla, GERMANY
imghttp:i415photobucketcomalbumspp238ZackenwichtmusicboxengifimgcenterbThe full length of the songs with all Remixes is available in the download shops Here a small...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Funspreader - Last Update: June 07th, 2013 - 08:56 PM
MrMorph - Trance - Wakefield, uk
www.unsignedbandweb.com/MrMorph - Last Update: May 31st, 2013 - 06:02 PM
DJ CID615 - Trance - Franklin, TN.
DJ CID at the age of six months began having hearing problems and had his first ear surgery, at the age of 12 he had his last ear surgery bringing the total surgeries to 13 and was forced to have his Tone Bone removed from behind both ears to rid...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_CID615 - Last Update: November 22nd, 2012 - 05:48 PM
sekrentity - Trance - san francisco
a technotrance producer from san francisco more music are available at http:wwwsoundcloudcomsekrentity thanks much for listening , much appreciated
www.unsignedbandweb.com/sekrentity - Last Update: September 27th, 2012 - 08:34 PM
EclipseUK - Trance - West Yorkshire UK
Eclipse is a uk based trance act, look out for new tracks about every 6 weeksIf you like what we do, please follow us on twitter eclipsetrance and become our friend at:wwwmyspacecomeclipseuktrance
www.unsignedbandweb.com/EclipseUK - Last Update: September 23rd, 2012 - 12:19 PM
ella - Trance - UK
Ella a freelance MODELPRODUCERSINGER a whole package original from Switzerland already awarded the hottest Producer in the Southher inspire stamped back when she lived in the famous VALLEY OF RACEHORSE Berkshire UK ,ELLA ADDS :Early in the morning...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/ELLA___x - Last Update: June 17th, 2012 - 05:05 PM
James.White - Trance - UK
New UK DanceTrance producer
www.unsignedbandweb.com/James.White - Last Update: June 10th, 2012 - 12:11 PM
THE VeG - Trance - Denver, CO
The Veg is a Denver based solo artist giving it all hes got to his art form: Trance-techno Formally known as Marshal Arnold, The Veg is 24 years old born on 122180 in Loveland Colorado After graduating in 1999 from Broomfield High School he turned...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/THE_VeG - Last Update: May 21st, 2012 - 08:30 AM
Atomic Cat - Trance - Montpellier (france)
IAm a frenchi made of music But I have something to tell you, listen to my composition is like discovering a new word, it must be interesting or boring, it always depends if you are in good-humoured or not, so, be cool and youll be happyMy...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Atomic_Cat - Last Update: February 23rd, 2012 - 05:40 AM
Vengarde - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Vengarde - Last Update: February 21st, 2012 - 05:21 PM
christopher - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/christopher - Last Update: November 29th, 2011 - 08:59 AM
daekiss - Trance -
Please Visit piratedjcouk and Be sure to Check out The Live Stream please donate to dace piratedjcouk
www.unsignedbandweb.com/daekiss - Last Update: November 26th, 2011 - 02:02 PM
Dalton Kuepker - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dalton_Kuepker - Last Update: October 29th, 2011 - 05:50 PM
Mark Shemel - Trance -
If you cant listen to it anywhere at any time, this just isnt for you
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Mark_Shemel - Last Update: October 24th, 2011 - 04:33 PM
S-O-A - Trance - Brasil/US
Just a beginner in making my own music Learning quickly through others Check out my music and tell me what you think Thanks
www.unsignedbandweb.com/S-O-A - Last Update: August 23rd, 2011 - 02:41 AM
VIRTUALVIBE - Trance - Switzerland
Hi im 26 years old or young and from Switzerland Cheese Cows and whatever:- So enjoy my Tracks and vote vote vote pls Greetings and dont hesitate to write me a Feedback or something else :-
www.unsignedbandweb.com/VIRTUALVIBE - Last Update: August 22nd, 2011 - 06:35 AM
Cold Fusion - Trance - Athens
Cold Fusion formed in 2001 in AthensOther sites:wwwmusicwavegrcoldfusionwwwnoiseheadcommypagecoldfusion
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Cold_Fusion - Last Update: July 29th, 2011 - 02:06 PM
Dim Van Kaiden - Trance - Moscow, Russia
Dim Van Kaiden - was born in 1985 Russia, Moscow For the first time music has started to compose in 2002, but really only from second half of 2004 Music I compose on a computer Style of music: TRANCE I ask you to estimate my supertrack: Star...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dim_Van_Kaiden - Last Update: July 25th, 2011 - 03:21 PM
Vladimir - Trance - Latvia
Vladimir also known as SoulDriver is a trance producer who begun making trance in late 90sonly recently he begun to post the magic that he creates Thanks to super star Dj like Tiesto, Paul van dyke,and many others he started to listen trance music...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Vladimir - Last Update: June 28th, 2011 - 12:25 PM
HeiBen - Trance - Mexico City
HeiBen Nacio el 22 de noviembre de 1985 en la ciudad de Mexico cuyo nombre real es Manuel Torres Chavez Es un Dj de Musica TranceElectroHouse y productor de los mismos generos, inicio su carrera a los 16 aos tocando en fiestas y realizando pequeas...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/HeiBen - Last Update: April 13th, 2011 - 12:17 PM
DJ Wings - Trance - Maryland, USA
Im just a cool glowing kitty who enjoys making progressive trance music and trying out new ways to create music Im not big on trying to sound like anyone in particular, I just like making music and when I make something I like listening toI want to...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Wings - Last Update: January 08th, 2011 - 12:09 PM
Strifer - Trance - Ananndale VA, USA
It was a warm day in April I think when I decided to find out how to create a software studio and start making some music of my own My searching led me to a program called Jeskola Buzz, where I spent much time creating songs Buzz is free, but it...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Strifer - Last Update: January 04th, 2011 - 08:29 AM
Dave O Brien. - Trance - County Clare, Ireland
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dave_O_Brien. - Last Update: November 11th, 2010 - 02:52 PM
JzL - Trance - Sudbury, Canada
www.unsignedbandweb.com/JzL - Last Update: November 01st, 2010 - 01:46 PM
DJ Apollos P - Trance - NYC , NY , USA
Name : Perawatts AuengprasertElectronic Music Artist : DJProducerDJ Name : DJ Apollos PNationality : ThaiHomeTown : BangkokMusical Style : Progressive Trance , Big BeatYears Spinning : 2Favorite Clubs : Avalon LA,NYC , Pacha NYCFavorite Festival :...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Apollos_P - Last Update: October 16th, 2010 - 06:32 AM
EnigmaT - Trance - New York
The EnigmaT Project is a collection of Unreleased Electronic Music Track samples taken from internet broadcasted radio streams, and then spread all over the world through various different file sharing networks Its primary use is to give every fan...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/EnigmaT - Last Update: October 06th, 2010 - 02:22 AM
Toxic Pulse - Trance -
To advertise with me contact managerniasla2yahoocoukMusic is a power thangWe are now Toxic Pulse Music NOT ust T - P
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Toxic_Pulse - Last Update: September 30th, 2010 - 12:20 PM
Christian Turner - Trance - Chicago
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Christian_Turner - Last Update: September 20th, 2010 - 07:51 PM
esion - Trance - Tampa FL.
computer software keyboard noise130 - 140 bpm synth noise
www.unsignedbandweb.com/esion - Last Update: August 21st, 2010 - 02:21 PM
Acid dads - Trance - uk
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Acid_dads - Last Update: July 28th, 2010 - 07:18 PM
DJ Illimental - Trance - Arcadia, California
Beginning as a DJ when he was 12 years old, DJ Illimental has since reached into the domain of music production Since most of his DJing revolves around rap and hip-hop, his original productions and mixtapes consist of tranceelectronic musicLocated...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Illimental - Last Update: July 27th, 2010 - 02:11 PM
Opusonic - Trance - Essex, United Kingdom
http:wwwopusoniccoukJoin our facebook fanpage for more tracks and infoOpusonic consists of JC who manages writing and production of the music score and Peeps who manages lyrics and vocal performanceWe both are involved in the final track...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Opusonic - Last Update: June 06th, 2010 - 06:01 PM
Digital Crusader - Trance - Cave Creek, Arizona, USA
Tyrel Johnson is a 17 year old producer and DJ from Phoenix, ArizonaAt the age of 16, around May 2009, he got started using a software called Magix Music Maker but he didnt learn anything about music production and mainly messed around with the...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Digital_Crusader - Last Update: May 14th, 2010 - 12:34 AM
DJ Kris J - Trance - Winnipeg, Canada
Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - one of the coldest citys in the world - DJ Kris J started his quest as a Techtronic Producer way back in 1998Main influences stem from Chris Liberator, Mark EG, Madam Zu, and Frankie Bones
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Kris_J - Last Update: April 29th, 2010 - 12:34 AM
Halion - Trance -
paolo pesenti in arte synthedit nasce in Italia nel 1974 fin da piccolo a la passione per la musica a 17 anni prende il suo primo sintetizzatore seguito da un campionatore fino a quando a circa 30 anni scopre la computer music con la possibilit...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Halion - Last Update: April 10th, 2010 - 06:07 AM
BrightLight - Trance - israel
www.unsignedbandweb.com/BrightLight - Last Update: April 06th, 2010 - 06:45 AM
Aznarv - Trance - Bucharest
Not a band as much as a lyricist still trying to promote my stuffRight now looking for a girl singerIf there are any interested, please contact me
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Aznarv - Last Update: March 12th, 2010 - 07:51 PM
Brandon Christopher - Trance - Cincinnati
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Brandon_Christopher - Last Update: February 19th, 2010 - 06:44 PM
DJ Maligui - Trance - Elkhart, IN USA
An artist of trance simple and sweet
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Maligui - Last Update: February 07th, 2010 - 05:19 PM
Wavelength - Trance - Melbourne, Australia
bWavelength takes you on a journey through mood enhancing trance and ambient soundscapesbWavelength is the Trance and Ambient project of Melbourne based producer John Clark Johns music draws on elements from many different genres including...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Wavelength - Last Update: January 18th, 2010 - 12:24 PM
Mujahid - Trance - Mauritius
Born in MauritiusStudied in Mauritius
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Mujahid - Last Update: December 21st, 2009 - 09:50 PM
Nataraja - Trance - Italy
Nataraja, the digital shaman into PsyTrance, Goa and Full-On Extravaganza from Italy
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Nataraja - Last Update: November 09th, 2009 - 05:46 PM
Fido_X - Trance - Slovenia
Dance musician Fido X website Fido X has a dark and heavy sound, with elements of psy trance scaterred throughout
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Fido_X - Last Update: September 12th, 2009 - 06:30 PM
Love - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Love - Last Update: September 11th, 2009 - 04:41 PM
Skizye - Trance - Clayton
Started making music 2 years ago on PS2, then started doing it on the computer, and now here I am
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Skizye - Last Update: September 10th, 2009 - 09:30 PM
Kredox - Trance - Ireland
http:wwwmyspacecomkredoxDj: will work for free, all genres rock, Hip-hop, trance, house etc Im always updating my music with recent tracks which is why i do teenage discos greatLocated in Bandon, cork, IrelandContact me at 0851727810, Kredoxliveie
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Kredox - Last Update: August 08th, 2009 - 02:11 PM
[zeV] - Trance -
Once upon a timeWhen I was around 10 years old, Someone gave me a CD, a collection of some unknown bands, artists So I took the CD ran quickly to my room, turned on the new CD player and listened to the sounds, the melodies, those rhytms that get...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/zeV - Last Update: August 08th, 2009 - 12:20 AM
Flange - Trance - Melbourne, Australia
FLANGE FreeLance Artists of Next Generation EntertainmentWas moved from UK to Australia at age 3 hi mum - thanks Learned piano from very early age, took up drum lessons and self taught guitar at about age 13, played in many amaturehobbyschool...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Flange - Last Update: June 10th, 2009 - 05:12 AM
G.EUPHORIA.G - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/G.EUPHORIA.G - Last Update: June 09th, 2009 - 02:22 PM
josh - Trance - pontiac Michigan
www.unsignedbandweb.com/josh - Last Update: April 20th, 2009 - 03:26 PM
Synthex2007 - Trance - London/Span/Berlin
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Synthex2007 - Last Update: January 18th, 2009 - 07:12 AM
dj_bankknab - Trance - TORONTO
DJ FROM TORONTO, ON
www.unsignedbandweb.com/dj_bankknab - Last Update: December 21st, 2008 - 03:46 PM
Dj Stormez - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dj_Stormez - Last Update: December 13th, 2008 - 05:25 PM
Mike Indiana - Trance - Netherlands
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Mike_Indiana - Last Update: November 16th, 2008 - 12:37 PM
DJ TRANCER - Trance - Saint Paul, MInnesota
I am a Freelance MusicianYou can ListenDownload My Tunes FREE of chargeIf you would like to collaborate with Meon Music Projects, give Me a jingle :D
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_TRANCER - Last Update: November 04th, 2008 - 04:53 PM
Matt Wong - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Matt_Wong - Last Update: October 07th, 2008 - 11:52 PM
SOUNDBITCH - Trance - Berlin
Our Soundsystem ist staying sober by making music The music keeps us away from herroin and criminalityThe best drug is a clear brainWe represent the Berlin Straight Edge
www.unsignedbandweb.com/SOUNDBITCH - Last Update: July 19th, 2008 - 10:51 AM
Dj Vexy - Trance - Italy
Matteo Polelli AKA Dj Vexy has loved music since he was little when he was 15 years old, he decided to try and make his own music Dispite his initial inability to work around all the software difficulties and expenses in the music world, with a...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dj_Vexy - Last Update: July 06th, 2008 - 05:56 PM
JFHG - Trance - tampa, florida
www.unsignedbandweb.com/JFHG - Last Update: May 29th, 2008 - 01:53 PM
eclipse - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/eclipse - Last Update: May 11th, 2008 - 07:25 AM
psychoWix - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/psychoWix - Last Update: May 04th, 2008 - 05:54 PM
ODDISEE - Trance - Virginia Beach, VA
www.unsignedbandweb.com/ODDISEE - Last Update: May 04th, 2008 - 01:00 PM
cosypete - Trance -
Cosy Pete runs Cosy Music This very amateur studio is built inside my garden shed We have adopted the name Cosy Music because when three people are in there it is very cosy indeed I suppose we could have called it Cant swing a cat music But hey ...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/cosypete - Last Update: May 03rd, 2008 - 12:56 PM
Vue D'Lanoid - Trance - eurpoe
Halo Im a vinyl junkie,Been listening to all sorts of electrica from a very early ageIve aquired a taste for a certin kind of music over the yearsCollecting vinyl since 13, I have gathered quite a colection,But it never ends, because Im allways...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Vue - Last Update: May 03rd, 2008 - 12:56 PM
Astaroth - Trance - Tornio, Finland
Psytrance project by Digital Beat Influenced by artists like Prana, Infected Mushroom, Astral Projection
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Astaroth - Last Update: May 03rd, 2008 - 11:33 AM
Platinum Project - Trance - UK
Ive been making music as a hobby for a few years now Never having a great deal of equipment means I work every bit of kit to the limit I hope you like the stuff I churn out If you do, please let me know
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Platinum_Project - Last Update: April 15th, 2008 - 12:32 PM
flavio - Trance - Paraguay
www.unsignedbandweb.com/flavio - Last Update: March 28th, 2008 - 10:12 AM
REVA - Trance - Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK
REVA is a DJ Producer from Chippenham, Wiltshire in the United Kingdom He has been producing and remixing for 15 years and has been DJing for 20, his DJing career started in 1987 with the introduction of Acid and Rave From playing at and organising...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/REVA - Last Update: January 21st, 2008 - 03:42 PM
QUINTAS - Trance -
JUST TRYING TO THROW MY 2 CENTS
www.unsignedbandweb.com/QUINTAS - Last Update: December 10th, 2007 - 10:54 PM
Ilysian - Trance - Los Angeles, CA
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Ilysian - Last Update: November 24th, 2007 - 02:52 AM
Dani Tamayo - Trance - Valencia -SPAIN-
DJ from 1998 Resident invited in many clubs discos of Valencia Zaragoza Spain I compossed music from 1997, thats for me a hobby I want to share my feelings experiences with this songs Visit for download 40 more mp3 of my...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dani_Tamayo - Last Update: September 14th, 2007 - 11:11 PM
Sonny - Trance - England
Im 17, and im a bit of a newbie when it comes to making music I only use eJay see what i mean :, but from what ive heard from listeners, my songs were pretty good Ill let you guys be the judge
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Sonny - Last Update: July 21st, 2007 - 07:33 PM
Dj Michael D - Trance -
Dj Michael D Is a name that came from a long story about 15 years ago When i got my first turntables and started to explore the realm of electronic music It all started with house partys and went on to producing music and playing in clubs all round...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dj_Michael_D - Last Update: June 28th, 2007 - 10:45 PM
DJ Jaluk - Trance - Algarve, Portugal
DJ Jaluk Started DJing In 2006The Name Jaluk Comes From Two Names: James Luke To Make The Name JalukPlease Visit Our Website: http:wwwjbprogramscomdj-jaluk Copy n PasteComuinity Sites:- Bebo: http:dj-jalukbebocom- Myspace: Coming Soon :D :D ...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Jaluk - Last Update: April 27th, 2007 - 06:20 PM
djcamus - Trance - France
I mix for 6 years trance, house, for the pleasureAnd i begun the MAO since 2005 with fl studio
www.unsignedbandweb.com/djcamus - Last Update: April 25th, 2007 - 02:32 PM
Eye of Sound - Trance -
A little about myselfI grew up in the small town of Bonsall, Ca in sunny San Diego Throughout my years growing up I learned that my taste in music was wide-ranged, but mostly consisted of Electronica By the age of 7 I began playing on a small...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Eye_of_Sound - Last Update: April 22nd, 2007 - 03:05 PM
Mx236 - Trance - Bulgaria/Sofia
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Mx236 - Last Update: April 22nd, 2007 - 11:59 AM
Hide from the dark - Trance - Israel
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Hide_from_the_dark - Last Update: April 08th, 2007 - 09:27 PM
Sulaco - Trance - Sheffield
Started playing keyboard in 1986 after listening to the likes of Depeche Mode, Erasure, Flock Of Seagulls, OMD to name but a few Went through a Gothy Industrial phase round about the early nineties although was hooked on stuff like Shamen and Praga...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Sulaco - Last Update: April 08th, 2007 - 01:54 PM
DJ Zebular - Trance -
Back in the days this DJ hated listening to music, when he was about 7 years old, he only listening to Classical music and then he turned 8He started listening to hip-hop and downloaded some hip-hop via P2P Then when he was 9 he started getting into...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/DJ_Zebular - Last Update: March 22nd, 2007 - 09:49 PM
Alex PG - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Alex_PG - Last Update: March 16th, 2007 - 12:13 AM
ozx - Trance - izmir
i live in turkey i am a mathematician
www.unsignedbandweb.com/ozx - Last Update: February 02nd, 2007 - 10:30 AM
Junk - Trance - UK
Born in latvia 1987
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Junk - Last Update: January 10th, 2007 - 08:32 AM
RDMeister - Trance - NL
www.unsignedbandweb.com/RDMeister - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 10:19 PM
Ty Hall - Trance -
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Ty_Hall - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 10:11 PM
Dj Pugz - Trance - Kent
After listening to trance music for the last 7 years, and being inspired by what so many producers, and DJs are capable of in achieving such a euphoric feel to music I have tried to re-create that exact state, that i feel in order for listeners of...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dj_Pugz - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 10:10 PM
Dance Control - Trance - Bulgaria
Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria on May 19, 1980 Stefan Stefanov early has been influenced by euro-dance and club music When the trance is on the horizon, he merged the styles and has been created Dance Control Stefan has pushed himself into another...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Dance_Control - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 10:03 PM
gonzlaes - Trance - chester, wv
im just making dance music here representin the dub V i draw my biggest inspiration from the chicken sammich it rocks it hard just like my music it really depends on what kind of chicken though if its that grilled crap forget it spicy,...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/gonzlaes - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 09:57 PM
Daniel Bjorndahl - Trance -
freewebscomdaniel-bjorndahl-------------------------Im 15 years old and a full-time high-school studentMy music was created with Dance Ejay 6, Electribe MX and a cheap Yamaha keyboard used for MIDI purposesFeel free to check out my website and...
www.unsignedbandweb.com/Daniel_Bjorndahl - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 09:48 PM
dj - Avid - Trance - Chantilly Va USA
Just started bout 1 year and half agoi love it and imma keep on doin it :
www.unsignedbandweb.com/dj_-_Avid - Last Update: October 26th, 2006 - 09:45 PM
Dual Lights - Trance -
A Dance outfit from malaysia trying to breakthru to the masses of the world A blend of music from different cultures of the world into our own sound
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A mobile application for educators and learners, to gather feedback regarding the implementation of learning designs
Ld-Feedback is a mobile application for educational practicioners (teachers, educational designers, students) which allows the gathering of feedback relevant with the implementation of learning designs. The tool is connected with the Integrated Learning Design Environment (ILDE), a community platform for learning designs. Two interfaces allow teachers to create feedback forms and generate reports for their learning designs´ implementations. Students and other involved teachers access feedback forms to evaluate learning designs with rating and comments.
Michos K, Fernández A, Hernández-Leo D, Calvo R. (2017) Ld-Feedback
App: Connecting learning designs with students´ and teachers´
perceived experiences. Proceedings of the European Conference on
Technology Enhanced Learning; Tallinn, Estonia, 509-512. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66610-5_51
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Milwaukee M18 ProPEX expansion tools
The Milwaukee® M18™ ProPEX® Expansion Tool features an auto-rotating head for convenient 1-handed operation. The expander tool has a D-handle design and integrated magnesium frame giving you maximum jobsite durability. The quick cam mechanism delivers precise, continuous expansion for 3/8" to 1-1/2" ProPEX® connections. Designed specifically for Uponor® ProPEX®, the cordless pipe expander tool is built to allow you to make effortless installations faster than other tools available.
The kit includes the Milwaukee M18 ProPEX Expansion Tool; two M18 XC lithium-ion batteries; a 30-minute charger; 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" expansion heads; grease; and a carrying case.
Note: All standard Uponor expander heads are compatible with the M12 and M18 tools. Uponor expander heads will not auto-rotate on the Milwaukee tools (only Milwaukee expansion heads will auto-rotate on the M12 and M18). H-heads are not compatible with Milwaukee tools and Milwaukee heads are not compatible with Uponor tools. Milwaukee heads are easily distinguished by color coding and the Milwaukee logo.
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Water from the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz, California, was sampled to analyze for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) during the rainy seasons from 2008 to 2019 following drought conditions. The samples were collected using a US D-95 depth-integrated water sampler deployed from a bridge-box platform beneath a pedestrian bridge For each suspended-sediment sample, the water was collected in a 1-liter Nalgene bottle attached to the sampling device. After 14 days of settling time, excess water and organic matter were removed from the bottle using wet suction from a vacuum pump, and the sand fraction was then separated from silt and clay by filtration through a 0.063 mm sieve. Each fraction (sand and silt-plus-clay) was dried in a crucible in a 103-degree Celsius oven, and then weighed. For the PAH analyses, depth-integrated sampling was conducted using acid-cleaned, methanol-rinsed Teflon bottles and nozzles attached to the sampling device. Samples (four 1-liter samples for each deployment) from the Teflon bottles were carefully transferred to a 4.0 L amber glass bottles and spiked with 30ml of Optima -grade dichloromethane. The samples were extracted using a liquid-liquid extraction and concentrated prior to injection and analysis on a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS). PAH concentrations were calculated using internal standards and recoveries were determined using deuterated PAH surrogate standards. All PAH samples were blank corrected and positive ID was based on reference standards and/or known spectra.
|Title||Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and suspended sediment concentrations in the San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz, California, USA|
|Authors||Pamela L Swarzenski, Amy East, Christopher H Conaway|
|Product Type||Data Release|
|Record Source||USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog|
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As it always seems with my life and work, things come in a “feast or famine” sort of waving pattern. THREE events to cover in one weekend! Go figure. But, with the help of Ashley, Amy and Co-Author Daniel, we successfully represented all three events in two days! A few months previously, I was invited to do an author event in Barnes and Noble. How could I possibly pass up this chance? I could not. And on Sunday, we The Wise Inn provided us tables to showcase our work during the town’s downtown fall fling.
As I have mentioned before, I always bring coloring sheets and at least one large poster-sized drawing to be colored in at the event. More often then not, my coloring buddies are on the younger side and creatively fill the spaces with their unique skill levels and patterns. This weekend, the outcome was a little different. The poster you see below is the culmination of two events combined, B&N and the Wise Fall Fling (local event in the town next door). The piece is pretty close to completed and looks pretty damn awesome (IMO).
A few people have asked what I am going to do with this one. I am kind of wondering what to do too. Someone suggested a giveaway. ONLY problem I can see with this, is how to ship a 20 x 30 inch foam board without paying a fortune….
Any other thoughts or ideas?
|20 x 30 INCH
IMAGE AND DESIGN ARE ©VALERIE DOWDY 2015
Thank you to each one of you who came by to color and support me.
I am proud and excited about the growing interest in all three of the coloring books and hope you will continue to help me spread the word of my work.
If you are reading this, and don’t have your copies yet, no worries.
All three books can be purchased on amazon, barnes and noble
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As I got out I noticed the mud still clinging to the sides of the van that had splattered up from the wheel arches as we had crossed little creeks the week before. There I stood, brushing the dirt from my t-shirt as I waited to meet my new friends. From the corner appears a woman pushing a stroller. At first glance you wouldn’t have thought anything of it, but by the time I realised there certainly was no baby in it, she was waving hello! ‘Hi, I’m Anne and this is Scooter!’
They see me rollin’From out of the stroller popped the fluffy little face of a three-year-old British Blue. ‘Hello Scooter! Aren’t you the cutest!’ For this apartment dweller, walks around the block in his stroller are the usual, certainly proving that you can live the high-life and still have your outside time too. Scooter’s harness and lead clip onto the stroller, meaning that he can jump out as he pleases to investigate whatever catches his curiosity – and likewise, if a big truck drives past, or he feels scared, he has his safe place ready to return to. Scooter loves his little adventures and can often be spotted at a nearby cafe, though the same cannot be said for his sister, Sarah, Anne tells me as we make our way to their apartment.
Into the House of KittyliciousnessAfter steadying myself in the elevator up the 10 floors – I don’t think I’d been in one for two years – we approached their front door as Scooter jumped out of the stroller. He marched up to the door as if to say ‘this is my place, I will show you around!’ The apartment they also share with cat-dad and Anne’s husband, Frankie. Inside, five-year-old Sarah Bear Pusskins, or by her pedigree name ‘Ambritt Trick Or Treat’, was lazing on top of her cat tower. Scooter, or by his pedigree name ‘Ambritt Duey Has The Moves’, Anne chaffed ‘doesn’t actually have the moves.’ Though that hasn’t stopped this gorgeous blue teddy bear becoming a Grand Champion Show cat and also rising to internet stardom as the star of his own viral video.
Nothing can stop meow!It was a year ago today that an inquisitive Scooter brought it upon himself to interfere with Anne’s task of wrapping a Christmas present – a task that has many a curious cat-owning present-wrapper in a cold sweat. Though the present was eventually wrapped, Scooter got his just deserts when Anne decided to make an instructional video on how to wrap a cat, which promptly took over the internet for 24 hours. It seems that Scooter, in fact, won the battle as he contentedly laid there purring and soaking up the attention with not even an inkling of what a fame monster he would soon become. The next day, Anne’s House of Kittyliciousness facebook and instagram page was inundated with new followers all keen to join the cuddly siblings in their daily apartment life, and see their latest photo shoots. ‘If it brightens up someone’s day then I’m happy too!’ Anne told me. It’s a philosophy Anne has also taken to her pet photography business, A Whisker in Time. But what does Sarah think about all this? Well, she’s happy taking the backseat and letting little brother have the limelight.
Floofen, I hear you say?But there’s one title that Scooter could never take from sister Sarah, and that is that of the ‘Floofen Queen’. In fact, Scooter has never performed one. Now, I would forgive you for not knowing what I am talking about here because I must admit, this was new for me too. A floofen is a stance adopted by cats, and most commonly, the British Blue, which involves – now, lab coats on everyone – the carpal joint being held at a 90 degree angle and the metacarpal bones held precisely vertically whilst maintaining the horizontality of the phalanges. It’s a floofen. Or a dainty paw, if you will. It’s the epitome of feline symmetry, the sacred geometry of cats. Thank you Sarah for your modelling. Excellent form – 9.5/10.
Oh those eyes Scooter! We will forgive you for your inability to floofen.
Rich gets star struck‘Would you like to hold him’, Anne asked. I paused for a second then said yes, which came out more like a high pitched squeal. The adorable British Blue teddy bear melted into my arms – six kilograms of pedigree floof! – and Anne snapped a pic of me, also melting.
Are we forgetting someone?Oh yeah, Willow was still in the van. It was time to leave and Anne wanted to meet her. Scooter was put in his harness and placed in the stroller for another outing. Once at the van I opened the side door and from underneath the blankets – in which she had burrowed into hours earlier – emerges Willow. ‘She’s sometimes hesitant around new people’, I say as she walks straight up to Anne and gives her some nose boops on her outstretched hand. ‘Okay, not today it seems!’ Willow jumped up onto the our table expecting more pats as she noticed a very patient Scooter staring up at her from his stroller. They eyed each other off for a moment and though they seemed quite okay with each others presence we didn’t push the introduction any further. Maybe next time when we have some more time they can hang out! It was funny seeing the people walk past us on the street do a double-take when they realised Scooter was happily sitting there watching the world go by. What a lucky cat! Until next time, Anne, Scooter, and Sarah – happy trails!
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The City of Vancouver has shared a strategic vision to make Vancouver a zero waste community by 2040, we’ve got 18.5 years to make it happen! Strategies to achieve this goal include reducing single use plastics, implementing shopping bag and disposable cup by-laws, and encouraging businesses and individuals to use reusable containers when shopping.
Some local businesses are already stepping up and implementing zero waste practices, leading the way for customers and other businesses. Here are some of our favourite low or zero-waste businesses in Vancouver.
Zero Waste Businesses in Vancouver
Grab your lunch bag and containers! This package-free food supply chain keeps excess and waste out. Shopping at Nada you won’t see packaging or confusing labels. This grocery store stocks food, lifestyle, home products and more. Every one of their products is unpackaged so that you can skip the packaging and buy exactly what you need.
>> Nada Grocery
With a 100% plant-based, vegan menu, Kind Café is Main Street’s only zero-waste café and eatery.
Featuring house-made cheeses, mylk, dressings, and more, they use fresh, local ingredients and all products are made from scratch. They offer reusable cloths instead of napkins, no single use plastics, no single use cups, and a bring-your-own-cup policy for take out!
>> Kind Café
Second Nature Home
You’ll find a mix of locally sourced home essentials and curated decorative arts at Second Nature Home in East Van. This sweet smelling store is known for its refilling system for laundry soaps, shampoo, and other cleaning and personal products, reducing the negative environmental impact of plastic bottle manufacturing.
The Soap Dispensary
Vancouver’s first dedicated refill shop and zero waste grocery store is The Soap Dispensary and Kitchen Staples. Specializing in refilling household soaps, cleaners, personal care products, DIY and edible ingredients, customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to eliminate single-use plastic packaging. They also offer tools to support zero waste living made by local brands and carefully sourced sustainable choices.
Cleaning can be green! Local sustainability pioneers, AspenClean offer low environmental impact products and services proving chemicals don’t equal true cleanliness. To achieve a healthy home or office environment they use cosmetic-grade natural ingredients like baking soda, organic essential oils and simple soaps combined with the scrubbing power of technical microfiber cloths.
Love Food Hate Waste
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In the world of high-end fashion and streetwear, Chrome Hearts has emerged as a brand synonymous with luxury and style. With its unique designs and impeccable craftsmanship, Chrome Hearts has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Among their wide range of products, Chrome Hearts hats have become particularly popular. In this article, we will explore the allure of Chrome Hearts hat, their design and quality, styling options, and where to purchase them.
Overview of Chrome Hearts
Chrome Hearts is a luxury brand founded in 1988 by Richard Stark and his wife Laurie Lynn Stark. Known for their exquisite jewelry and leather goods, Chrome Hearts has expanded its product line to include clothing, accessories, and eyewear. The brand has gained a devoted following for its edgy aesthetic and commitment to craftsmanship.
The Popularity of Chrome Hearts Hats
One of the standout items in the Chrome Hearts collection is their hats. These headpieces have gained significant popularity among fashion enthusiasts and celebrities alike. The unique designs, attention to detail, and limited availability have contributed to their exclusivity and desirability.
Design and Quality of Chrome Hearts Hats
Chrome Hearts hats are crafted with precision and attention to detail. The brand’s signature motifs, such as the iconic cross and floral designs, are often incorporated into the hat’s design. Made from high-quality materials, these hats are built to last and provide both style and functionality.
Materials Used in Chrome Hearts Hats
Chrome Hearts uses a variety of materials in the creation of their hats. Premium fabrics like cotton, wool, and cashmere are commonly used to ensure comfort and durability. Additionally, the brand often incorporates leather, metal accents, and embroidery to add a luxurious touch to their designs.
Chrome Hearts Hat Collections
Chrome Hearts continuously releases new collections, each showcasing unique designs and themes. From classic black and white designs to bold colors and patterns, there is a Chrome Hearts hat for every style preference. Limited edition releases further contribute to the exclusivity and collectibility of these hats.
Pricing and Availability
Due to their high-end nature and limited availability, Chrome Hearts hats are considered luxury items. The prices can vary depending on the design and materials used. While the hats are primarily available through Chrome Hearts boutiques and select retailers, online platforms have also become a popular avenue for purchasing these coveted pieces.
How to Style Chrome Hearts Hats
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Celebrity Endorsements and Influencer Impact
The popularity of Chrome Hearts hats has been further enhanced by the endorsement of celebrities and influencers. A-list celebrities, musicians, and social media influencers have been spotted sporting these stylish hats, leading to increased visibility and demand. The influence of these fashion-forward individuals has propelled Chrome Hearts hats into the mainstream and solidified their status as a fashion must-have.
The Rise of Streetwear Culture
Chrome Hearts hats have seamlessly integrated into the thriving streetwear culture. Streetwear, characterized by its urban and edgy aesthetic, has gained immense popularity in recent years. These hats perfectly align with the streetwear vibe, offering a combination of luxury and street style. By incorporating Chrome Hearts hats into their outfits, fashion enthusiasts can effortlessly elevate their streetwear looks.
Chrome Hearts Hat as a Fashion Statement
Wearing a Chrome Hearts hat goes beyond mere functionality; it makes a bold fashion statement. The distinctive designs, attention to detail, and craftsmanship of these hats make them stand out in a crowd. The brand’s commitment to quality and individuality resonates with fashion-forward individuals who seek unique pieces to express their personal style.
Where to Buy Chrome Hearts Hats
Chrome Hearts hats are available through select Chrome Hearts boutiques worldwide. These boutiques offer an immersive shopping experience, allowing customers to explore the brand’s full range of products. Additionally, authorized retailers also carry Chrome Hearts hats, providing more accessibility to those seeking to own a piece of this iconic brand. Online platforms have also become a popular avenue for purchasing Chrome Hearts hats, with authorized websites offering a convenient and secure way to make a purchase.
Chrome Hearts hats have cemented their place as a fashion icon, combining luxury, style, and individuality. With their unique designs, impeccable craftsmanship, and popularity among celebrities and influencers, these hats have captured the hearts of fashion enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’re a streetwear aficionado or someone seeking to make a fashion statement, a Chrome Hearts hat is an investment in both style and quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ 1: Are Chrome Hearts Hats unisex?
Yes, Chrome Hearts hats are designed to be unisex, offering versatile options that cater to individuals of all genders.
FAQ 2: How should I care for my Chrome Hearts Hat?
To ensure the longevity of your Chrome Hearts hat, it is recommended to follow the care instructions provided by the brand. Generally, it is advised to hand wash or spot clean the hat using mild detergent and cold water. Avoid exposing the hat to excessive heat or direct sunlight to prevent any damage.
FAQ 3: Can I customize my Chrome Hearts Hat?
Chrome Hearts does not offer customization options for their hats. The brand focuses on creating unique designs that embody their aesthetic and craftsmanship.
FAQ 4: Are Chrome Hearts Hats limited edition?
While some Chrome Hearts hat releases may be limited edition, the brand also offers a range of timeless designs that are part of their regular collection. Limited edition releases are highly sought after and often feature unique collaborations or special motifs.
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💜Our crystal designs and personalisation is professionally made from high-quality machine-cut rhinestones which are put together by hand to make the design, here in the UK.
💜Size: One-size-fits-all (4-7 UK shoe size)
💜Materials: Super soft suede material, high-quality rubber sole with CRS machine cut crystals used for the design, guarantee that you shall sparkle!
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Itus Digital Differentiates With An Innovative Approach To APM, Underpinned By Easy-To-Implement Digital Asset Twins
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This report forms one in a series covering software providers for asset performance management (APM) software applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Virginia, USA, Itus Digital offers customers in high-risk sectors, such as oil and gas, manufacturing, life sciences, mining and power a digital twin-based, low-cost APM solution to optimize asset performance and maintenance. Its flagship APM solution leverages Itus Digital’s extensive Asset Twin Library to rapidly create equipment-level twins that map failure modes with corrective actions to assess risk, model protections, monitor health and act on threats. Industrial firms that should consider shortlisting Itus Digital’s APM solution encompass mid-market firms and firms embarking on their digital APM journey and looking for a cost effective, scalable and less complex APM software application. Original equipment manufacturers looking for novel ways to expand their revenue streams as well as technology consultants enhancing their ability to digitally transform their clients’ asset maintenance processes should also work with Itus Digital.
Table of contentsItus Digital’s Next Generation APM Solution Delivers Rapid Time To Value for Asset
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The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today has announced the formal notice of the 2022 VFF
elections and is calling for nominations across a wide range of representative positions.
VFF Delegated and Acting Returning Officer Robert Taylor said nominations for a number of roles
will open immediately and will remain open for eligible members until close of business Monday
31 October 2022 for interested candidates.
“The VFF is calling for nominations for VFF President and Vice-President roles, as well as a number
of VFF commodity group positions.”
“The process will be conducted over the course of the next few months and we will announce the
election results in December.”
“I acknowledge the timing of this announcement is not ideal as many deal with the flooding crisis,
however we are constitutionally obliged to provide adequate notice to ensure a fair process. The
VFF will continue to support our farmers in any way we can,” Mr Taylor said.
The VFF is encouraging all members to ensure their membership contacts details, including email
addresses, are correct to enable them to participate in the upcoming election process.
“As an organisation, we exist to be the voice of Victorian farmers.”
“I encourage as many of our members as possible to put their hand up to represent Victorian
agriculture,” Mr Taylor said.
Further details and information including all open positions, nomination forms and other important
information can be viewed on the VFF website.
The VFF will announce in due course the voting process to ensure all flood-affected members have
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Greenlee, LT, HC-1 Det 25, 7/29/1966 to 2/11/1966,
later became Plank Owner, HA(L)-3 Det 3,
2/11/1966 to 7/18/1967, also flew with HA(L)-3 Det
Obituary for Thomas Paul Greenlee, October 7, 1939 - March 9, 2017
A big personality with a love for his family, friends and life, Tom Greenlee, formerly of Tionesta PA died Thursday, March 9, 2017 after a long struggle with the after effects of Agent Orange exposure during his tours in Viet Nam.
Tom was born in Pittsburgh, the second of nine children of Dr. Daniel Paul and Audrey Greenlee, and grew up in Waynesburg. After graduating from Penn State in 1962 with a degree in Zoology and Entomology, Tom entered pilot training in the Navy and served as a helicopter pilot in the elite helicopter squadron known as the U.S. Navy Seawolves. With his extraordinary flying skills, he later qualified and served as a carrier pilot and also flew as an instructor pilot for the Air Force. His service earned him two Distinguished Flying Crosses and 32 Air Medals. He also flew with the U. S. Army National Guard after completing 10 years of active duty including three tours in Viet Nam.
Tom's love of the outdoors was foremost throughout his life. After military service he moved to Tionesta and opened the Forest County Sports Center. His friend Mike Boyle reminisces that the Sports Center was a really big store with a big reach in a small town. Having quality products from Orvis and Pendleton available along with Tom's knowledge of hunting and fishing, and his intriguing stories, gave the store a reach and attraction and stature belied by its size and location. Out of state licenses were often seen in front of the store.
His daughter Erin calls him a gentle giant whose life rivaled a fictional action hero's_it's harrd to believe one person lived a life so completely and fearlessly. He loved, laughed and lived passionately.
During his time in Tionesta Tom served as a probation officer for Forest County and as mayor of Tionesta. He also served as a Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
After retiring Tom and his wife Martha moved to Baskerville VA and continued their love of the outdoors. Tom pursued his interest in developing their farm for quail habitat and loved spending hours on the tractor. Martha tells us ‚«oWhile a bird hunter first, Tom was always supportive of my interest in field trialing and helped me train a lot of Brittany's. He enjoyed scouting dogs on his horse Concho and riding in the gallery to watch a good dog performance; but nothing filled him with joy as much as playing with little puppies. AKC Pointing Breeds Gun Dog Champion Piney Run Lily was his favorite.
Tom is survived by his wife Martha Greenlee, his children Erin Greenlee (Rob O'Donnell) of Huntersville NC, his son Jason Greenlee of Youngsville PA and his grandchildren Reilley O'Donnell and Eamon O'Donnell. Also surviving are his siblings Janet Rohanna, Betsy Greenlee, Nancy Jackson, Mary Jane Markle, Paula Greenlee, John Greenlee and Marte Dobosh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Sunday March 26 at Farrar Funeral Chapel in South Hill VA.Online condolences may be placed at www.farrarfuneralhome.net
The family suggests memorial considerations be made to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, 2570 Blvd. of the Generals, Ste 124, Norristown, PA 19403.
I know he received more than this, but this was all I could confirm right now just based on his File#: 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 32 Air Medals (Strike/Flight), Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Combat V)
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Successful developer portal now offers new features and design
Portal for developers of smart home systems | Co-creation leads to climate-friendly solutions | Inspiration area where users can find new ideas
Allendorf (Eder), May 5, 2022 – The shift away from the fossil fuels of gas and oil toward climate-friendly solutions in buildings can only succeed if air-conditioning systems are digitalized and integrated with smart home solutions. This ensures that systems operate efficiently and reliably at all times while enabling maximum comfort and well-being. Viessmann launched a highly successful developer portal back in 2021 to make it easier for companies from different industries and end users to develop smart home solutions in connection with the family business’s heating and ventilation systems. The application programming interface (API) portal has now been expanded to include a host of new functions, with a redesign making it even easier to use.
Climate-friendly solutions through co-creation with developers
By making its API publicly available, Viessmann has taken another important step as the leading provider of air-conditioning solutions, in line with its mission statement – "We create living spaces for generations to come." Since the portal launched last autumn, more than 5000 users have registered and sent over 250 million calls to the Viessmann backend. One excellent example of this type of co-creation is the solution devised by one developer that automatically reduces a gas boiler’s output or shuts it down altogether as soon as the home’s wood-burning stove generates enough heat. This is a solution that reduces fossil fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions while guaranteeing cozy warmth.
Advanced package offers richer feature set
The new improvements include
- An Advanced package that is provided in addition to the free Basic package and offers a richer feature set and a larger number of API calls. The Advanced package is intended for developers who need more than the Basic functionality, and it can be ordered right on the Viessmann portal. The new Advanced package is initially only available in the German market, but Viessmann is looking into rolling it out in other countries.
- The fully redesigned website (developer.viessmann.com) has made navigation and finding desired information much easier. It also contains an Inspiration area where portal users can find new ideas for their projects.
- The documentation has been improved and contains detailed explanations of the various functions so that developers can more quickly familiarize themselves with the API.
- In addition, an FAQ area contains answers to users’ most important questions about the portal. There are also new contact options for when more assistance is needed.
Experience the Developer Portal today and create living spaces
With the API, smart home and connected device enthusiasts who own a Viessmann heating system can monitor their data better. Companies in the connected/smart home, energy, utilities, facility management and real estate domains can leverage the API to provide more services to customers or streamline their current business. The API provides greater access to service manuals and a user management system that provides additional information on end users.
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Yes you’ve read that right, A new Job! “But Dan when we left you were only a few games in?”
So what’s happened is over Christmas I had that bug that’s going around and just couldn’t get a blog out, so today In this post we are going to round up the rest of the season, then see how the Director of Football revamped the side over the summer. Then show you what happened the following season.
Following on from last time we have completed our first coaching badge as we completed the National C License course.
In the final 4 games we won two and lost two which saw us finish the regular season one place outside the relegation spots, we now enter the 6 team relegation playoff where we play each team in the group twice. The board was happy enough to offer me a one year extension. I was happy to sign and decided we will reassess where we are in a year’s time with our next step in the career.
A disappointing bit of news followed as the club decided to revert to amateur status. Hopefully the DOF will be able to deal with some wheeling and dealing of non contract players to revamp the side.
I’d be surprised if any of these were still at the club starting the new season but when we joined Thomsen lost his job straight away to Yndeheim for 2 games before the DOF decided to upgrade by bringing Bank in on loan. Bank kept 4 clean sheets in 14 games.
Hogh and Bache became my favoured pairing but they really struggled against pace so as the season went on Peitersen saw more gametime. Centre Back is somewhere I really hope my DOF addresses this summer.
Jonssen and Kaiser formed the partnership here, One of the main issues we found was they lacked offensively (seems to be a theme here) 6 goals and 9 assists between them isn’t enough when Rimmen did more on his own.
Overall we need to work over the summer. Looking at the match stats we’re creating chances but not finishing them. I’ll see what the DOF brings in but we probably need to be more aggressive next season offensively and tighten up defensively.
Summer transfer window
The DOF brought in 8 players over the summer really trying to revamp the squad, A new Goalkeeper in Samuel Andersen, Right back Martin Damsbo (signed end of last season). Left Back Christian Olsen. Centre back Patrick Bjorkli. Left midfielder Rasmus Kristensen. Right Midfielder William Pozo-Venta Centre midfielder Thomas Liene Ness and the one I’m most excited about is Magnus Schou, our new striker. His stats show he is a goal scorer and that is what we need.
We will start the season with something like this and see how we get on.
I’m really keen to get more bodies forward this season when we attack. We switched to a 4141 in the hope of being more compact and countering as a unit
Not a great start to the season but we did shock top of the league.
As you can see we were much better after the winter break missing out on playoffs by 5 points our slow start cost us.
But we topped the relegation group so we are moving in the right direction. We finished off 14 points better than last season. Hopefully as we assess the stats we should see improvements in our returns too.
I’ve collected the midfielders under one header as they all rotated around the midfield 5 throughout the season. The disappointment was Pozo-Venta no mtter what role etc he hardly delivered or performed yet when he went on international duty he scored and assisted loads! Clausen stepped up and replaced Rimmens returns and we managed to increase the amount of goals and assists from the rest of the midfield aswell. Krog one of the highly rated players from the last intake broke into the first team squad as well.
Following the end of the season my contract ran out and there was no new offer from the board so our time at FA2000 came to a end. We then went job searching and had a few interviews and we were offered a job.
We’re heading to Slovakia to take over SKF Sered, They’ve offered us a one year deal and the club is a professional full time standard. in the second tier. They just survived against relegation last season and the board want me to keep them up as the main objective.
Some nice new kits made by the newest member of the site Paul
As you can see the staff is threadbare but we have a DOF so he will have his work cut out.
A small squad of just 16 at the club. Jano can’t play until he is 16 aswell so we will need some recruitment from the DOF to fill out the gaps but based on what we have I’ll be starting with this tactic.
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The Film Society of Lincoln Center today announced the fifth edition of Art of the Real, an essential showcase for the most vital and innovative voices in nonfiction and hybrid filmmaking, taking place April 26 to May 6. The 2018 lineup features a host of brilliant new works and exciting artist spotlights, including one world premiere, eight North American premieres, and seven U.S. premieres, with many of the filmmakers in person.
65th San Sebastian Film Festival Awards – James Franco’s THE DISASTER ARTIST Wins Golden Shell for Best Film
James Franco’s The Disaster Artist is the winner of the top award – Golden Shell for Best Film at the 65th San Sebastian Film Festival.
Frederick Wiseman, Hong Sang-soo and More to Compete for Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Award at San Sebastian
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– Eclipse HX and FreeSpeak II systems support the return of live, in-person events for the global gaming tournament –
When the PUBG Nations Cup, one of the biggest tournaments in esports, returned to a live audience format in June 2022, event producers One Up Solutions and Banana Culture were well-equipped to deliver a dynamic experience. The two teams deployed a hybrid intercom network using the Clear-Com® Eclipse® HX Pico Digital Matrix and FreeSpeak II® Digital Wireless systems for reliable, high-quality and seamless audio communications among technical teams, stage crews and talent.
Following a two-year COVID-related postponement of the event, passionate fans were eager to gather again and watch 16 teams of world-class players try to write their names into esports history.
The event was held at TRUE ICON Hall in the ICON SIAM building on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. One Up Solutions, Clear-Com’s long-term partner in South Korea, provided onsite technical support and equipment specification, while Banana Culture was responsible for overall event management and broadcast production.
Banana Culture also worked with One Up on the 2019 PUBG Nations Cup (PNC). The overall performance, technical skills, and support network One Up brought to that event were the main reasons Banana Culture invited them to manage the entire wired/wireless intercom system and provide technical support for this year’s edition of the tournament.
According to One Up, the Clear-Com equipment was a perfect match for the challenging production requirements of this year’s event
“We chose a hybrid wired/wireless for the combined benefits of reliability and flexibility,” said Andy Ryu (Jaehyung Ryu) at One Up. “The Eclipse HX-Pico delivered a stable and secure wired connection with the convenience of easy routing customization. The FreeSpeak II system provided crews with maximum flexibility and the antenna scalability to roam freely throughout the event production areas and also create targeted communication channels between different technical teams.”
FreeSpeak transceivers were installed at key positions throughout the venue, allowing the technical teams to communicate with the control room or FOH using wireless belt packs whether they were inside or outside.
The Eclipse HX Pico system was installed as the main matrix, with 21 V-Series panels deployed across multiple zones including the main control room, Stage Left and Stage Right, OB rooms, live stream, tournament operations, and the front-of-house position.
One Up linked the Eclipse to the audio console using a 4-wire connection, which was also used to send intercom signals to the IFBs for talent, analysts, and cast as well as the radio devices used by camera staff.
The FreeSpeak II wireless system was allocated between the broadcast production group and the FOH and director’s teams. One Up spread eight FreeSpeak II transceivers around the stage, in the main venue lobby, and at the FOH position, using 11 FreeSpeak II belt packs. One Up also configured the FreeSpeak II belt packs with a V-Series user station panel to work with the FOH console for backup redundancy.
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Laukøya is west of Ytre Kvænangen and east of Arnøya. The island’s highest mountain is Langnestinden (821 m).
The largest settlement is Nikkeby with 14 permanent residents.
There are no shops on Laukøya.
Getting to Laukøya?
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Made-from-scratch menu by James Beard Award Nominee Chef John Suley 🍽️
Enjoy a full lunch and dinner menu, as well as an indulgent weekend brunch experience on weekends.
Menu favorites will include Crispy Kataifi Wrapped Shrimp, Cacio e Pepe Arancini, the Southwest Bowl, Truffle Mushroom Flatbread, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Beef Barbacoa Tacos. For brunch, don’t miss out on avocado toast, savory breakfast skillets, and Chicken & Bliss.
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A Brief History of Digital Banking
The history of digital banking is fascinating. From its humble beginnings in the early 1990s to its current state as a major player in the financial sector, digital banking has come a long way. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the history of digital banking and where it's headed in the future.
The Early Days of Digital Banking (1990-2000)
Digital banking first emerged in the early 1990s. At that time, many banks were still using paper-based systems and were slow to embrace new technology. This began to change in the mid-1990s, when banks started to realize the potential of the internet. Banks started to offer rudimentary online services, such as balance checks and account transfers. However, these services were typically only available to customers who had personal computers and were comfortable using them.
The Rise of Online Banking (2000-2010)
In the early 2000s, online banking started to become more common. This was thanks largely to the dot-com boom, which saw the number of internet users increase dramatically. As more people gained access to the internet, banks started to offer more sophisticated online services, such as bill pay and online statements. At this time, online banking was still largely used for simple tasks such as checking balances and transferring money between accounts.
The Modern Era of Digital Banking (2010-Present)
In 2010, the first mobile banking app was launched. This marked a major turning point for digital banking, as it made banking services accessible to anyone with a smartphone. Since then, mobile banking apps have become increasingly sophisticated, offering features such as budgeting tools and real-time alerts. Today, digital banking is an integral part of the financial sector, with millions of people around the world using it to manage their finances.
Digital banking has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 1990s. Today, it is an integral part of the financial sector, with millions of people around the world using it to manage their finances. The future of digital banking looks bright, with new technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain set to change the way we bank forever.
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