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NEW OFFERING- I have been studying and learning so much about the Tarot that I am now ready to share all that knowledge with my community. If you have a small business or are having a gathering and would like to host a Tarot 101 offering, please reach out to schedule.
This offering is woven with fun, insight about Tarot and how these cards can support you in your life. Participants will leave feeling confident on how the Tarot could be useful for them. The approach is inclusive to any person and situation because it follows the teachings of Lindsey Mack’s, Soul Tarot. If you have further questions, please reach out to me directly.
I also currently provided one on one or group offerings to learn this approach, as well. I am not a Tarot reader. I do not view Tarot cards as a source to predict the future. I have found that Tarot can help us come into deeper co-creation with our inner wisdom.
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(And hello from Lincoln, NE and Chicago, IL this week.)
Ugh. The author accuses entrepreneurs of lying, ignorance and amnesia — that’s a bit much. I’m sure there are a few bad actors in there but the vast majority of people are just trying their best. You simply can’t succeed in this business unless you’re an optimist. That being said, I do agree that there ought to be more transparency between entrepreneurs, their employees and their investors.
That transparency, however, is easier said that done — especially as the number of investors on the cap table increases. I spoke to one founder who has 52 (52!!) individual investors on his cap table and he quietly complained about how he dreaded sending his monthly investor updates because of “all the $10K angels that now want to be armchair quarterbacks and live vicariously through my company.”
If you’re raising money for your own company, consider this:
- Avoid letting yourself be someone’s first investment.
- Remember that the amount that an investor puts in can often be inversely correlated with the amount of information they may want on an on-going basis.
- Run the best fundraising process you can, take the money you can get and avoid running out of it.
Remember when we all used to log in to our shitty bank websites? Hah. So any bets on when the big banks going to start their acquisition sprees?
This is a great explanation of (1) the economics of venture capital funds and (2) where AngelList will make it’s money in the long run. You should read this.
More transparency FTW!
If you’ve ever wondered what the future might look like, this is worth a read. The real question is whether it’ll take us, as a society, 20 years or 200 years to get there.
If nothing else, read the section where the author talks about pivots and uses a compass to visualize them.
This is the most coherent overview of the changes in private market investing that I’ve read in recent weeks. It’s not possible to predict the future accurately but it’s safe to say that the venture model of the past 30-40 years doesn’t really work in today’s world — venture capital firms and angel investors need to think of the business of investing as a startup itself.
When mainstream America realizes that a 3-4 month coding course might give them a $50,000 raise, we’re going to see a lot more coding schools. Wait, we already have a ton of coding schools. This should be fun — let’s see who takes over the market. 🙂
OK, so what they’re telling you is that you probably won’t ever be able to dig a tunnel for yourself. No underground lair for you (unless you’re El Chapo or Batman).
Those damn Millennials, shaking shit up again. (You’re welcome.)
On Lincoln, NE (and everywhere else)
I keynoted the Nmotion Demo Day last Tuesday but, more importantly, 500+ people attended it. If you’re on the coast or some other big city, this probably doesn’t seem like a big deal to you.
So, a quick story: in July 2011, I was on a cross-country drive and stopped over in Lincoln. A quick Google search turned up no startup events, no coworking spaces and I simply couldn’t find anyone that seemed to be associated with the startup/tech community.
When Brian Ardinger asked me to speak at the event, he mentioned that he expected ~200 attendees so I agreed and scheduled my flights for a quick in-and-out. A few weeks later, he sent me a quick update and mentioned that they had 525+ RSVPs (and still climbing). That caught me by surprise considering I couldn’t find anything related to the tech community just four years earlier so I asked to spend an extra day there to meet as many founders, investors and corporates in the area.
Long story short: Lincoln’s come along way in four years but it’s growth is just one example of what’s happening in smaller cities all over the US and abroad. It’s fascinating to watch.
(Any interesting events coming up in your neck of the woods? People sometimes tell me I’m a pretty good speaker. 🙂
RMR Capital FTW.
Last week, I told you about my first world problem: I wanted to try out an Apple Watch Sport but wasn’t ready to cough up $400 to do just that. Ten of you stepped up to the plate — you’re all pretty awesome and I really appreciate it.
I ended up accepting the offer from the first people that responded: Russell Rosenblumand Ed Pizzarello of RMR Capital. I’ve been wearing it since Tuesday and I’m still learning to use it. I’ll probably write up more detailed thoughts in the next week or two but, for now, the biggest change has been that I don’t carry my phone in my pocket or hand very often anymore. That’s resulted in me drastically reducing the habitual email checking every few minutes that I’ve been doing for far too long. Anyway, back to you Russell and Ed — thanks for making this happen for me. 🙂
Have a great weekend!
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Affordable Wedding Dresses That Will Dazzle on Your Big Day
You may have fantasized about smooching your true love on your wedding day, decked out in a showstopping wedding dress. What you probably didn’t fantasize about was the cringe-inducing price tag that might come with the gown of your dreams.
As one of the most sentimental of wedding purchases, the wedding dress is also one of the priciest. According to the latest data from The Knot, the average cost of a wedding dress in 2022 was $1,900. And an analysis from analytics firm Edited, says that retailers tend to charge 3.9 times more for wedding dresses than they do for similarly designed dresses that are not described as bridal.
With all eyes on you on the big day, you want to find a wedding dress that will make you feel like a confident, gorgeous goddess (or fairy princess, mermaid, stylish oil baroness, etc.). On the other hand, you don’t want to shell out money on a dress you’ll never wear again.
We’re here to help. We’ve created a guide with money-saving tips on shopping for a bridal outfit on a budget with a roundup of incredible, affordable wedding dresses you can buy right now.
How To Find an Affordable Wedding Dress
Picking the perfect dress should be exciting — not stressful. Here are some pointers for hunting down your dream dress without digging into your honeymoon/DJ/catering budget:
Set a Budget
“Affordable” means different things to different people. Before you start shopping for your wedding dress, decide what affordable means to you and set a budget for how much you are willing to spend.
Bridal shops often discount their dresses at the end of each season to make room for new inventory. If you’re flexible with your wedding date, consider shopping during the offseason to take advantage of these sales. Offseason dates vary by location, but in general, summer is considered a high wedding season, while fall and winter are considered the offseason.
Consider the Wedding Location and Climate
The location of your wedding should play a big role when choosing the style of your wedding dress. For example, if you’re having a beach wedding, you might want a lightweight and flowy dress that doesn’t weigh you down in the sand. If your wedding is in the fall or winter, you may want to go for a long-sleeve dress designed from heavier fabric, like silk.
Try On Different Styles
With so many wedding dress styles to choose from, it’s a good idea to try out different looks — even if you think you have a clear idea of what you want.
A Quick Guide to the Different Styles of Wedding Gowns
No matter what the theme, venue, season or body type, there’s a wedding dress style out there for every bride. Here’s a quick guide to the most popular bridal styles and silhouettes in 2023:
- Ball gown: This is a classic and traditional wedding dress style, featuring a full skirt and a fitted bodice. It often has a dramatic, voluminous look, with layers of tulle, lace or organza.
- A-line: This style is similar to the ball gown but with a more flowing skirt that flares out gradually from the waist, creating a sleek and elegant silhouette.
- Mermaid/trumpet: This style is fitted through the bodice and hips and then flares out at the knees for a glamorous look. It’s often made with form-fitting fabrics like satin or silk and can have embellishments like lace or beading.
- Sheath: This style is slim and streamlined, hugging the body closely from head to toe. It’s often made with lightweight and flowy fabrics like chiffon or crepe and is ideal for a beach or outdoor wedding.
- Tea-length: This style is retro-inspired and features a hemline that falls between the knee and ankle. It’s a playful and feminine look and works well for an outdoor or vintage wedding.
- Empire: This style features a high waistline that sits just below the bust, creating a flattering and elongating effect. It’s often made with flowy fabrics like chiffon or organza and can have a bohemian or ethereal feel.
- Two-piece: Fun and flirty, this style is a modern twist on the classic wedding dress that features a separate top and skirt.
Mermaid Wedding Dress
Lulus ‘Make Them Marvel’ Beaded Mermaid Maxi Dress
Designed from flowy material with a flared hem, this red carpet-worthy mermaid wedding dress evokes old-world Hollywood glamour. We love the drama of the flared skirt paired with the shimmery art-deco-inspired detailing.
Oh, and FYI: The dress is designed by Lulus, one of our favorite online retailers for quality, affordable bridalwear.
Price: $199 at Lulus.com
Short Wedding Dress
DB Studio Puff Sleeve Short Satin Dress
Puff sleeves and an ultra-flattering empire waist make this sweet and chic dress a casual wedding must-have. Versatile and unfussy, it’s perfect for the whimsical bride seeking a one-of-a-kind look that shows some leg and won’t get stepped on out on the dance floor. Consider styling this short wedding dress with white cowboy boots, like the model, or a playful pair of blue heels.
Price: $49.99 at DavidsBridal.com
Beach Wedding Dress
ASOS Cut-Out Halter Embroidered Midi Dress
If you’re planning a seaside nuptial, you have so many options when it comes to finding the perfect gown. A major perk of choosing a Midi dress for your beach wedding? You won’t have to worry about dragging the skirt through the sand. This beach wedding dress with a cutout back, side slit, and halter neck bodice is effortlessly elegant. It’s all low-key sophistication, and we are totally here for it.
Price: $185 at ASOS.com
Lace Wedding Dress
Altar’d State Caledonia Floral Applique Lace Dress
We imagine this lovely lace wedding dress on a bohemian or vintage-inspired bride. Sheer floral lace with gold stitching creates a striking overlay atop a nude knit line, giving it an ethereal feel. Unexpected in just the right way, it would look stunning against an outdoor or ocean backdrop. The dress is also light and airy, meaning it won’t weigh you down on any kind of dance floor — whether wood, tile sand or grass.
Price: $189.95 at AltardState.com
Grecian-Style Wedding Dress
Revelry Cora Chiffon Maxi Dress
Characterized by draped or pleated fabric, ruching and shoulders reminiscent of a toga, the Grecian-style wedding dress look is classic and romantic. This Cora Chiffon dress is a lovely example featuring a flowing silhouette and ruffled cap sleeves. Go barefoot with this one to feel and look like a goddess.
Price: $189 at ShopRevelry.com
Princess-Style Wedding Dress
David’s Bridal Off-Shoulder Satin Wedding Dress
Sometimes called a ballgown wedding dress, a princess-style wedding dress features a nipped waist and full, voluminous skirt, and is often decorated with sparkles, beads, oversized bows and other embellishments. Predictably, Princess-level elegance can be on the expensive side, but this classic off-shoulder satin gown from David’s Bridal keeps it under $700. Exquisitely structured, its floaty ball-gown skirt makes our hearts skip a beat.
Price: $559.20 at DavidsBridal.com
Puff Sleeve Wedding Dress
Confete Giambia Tulle Sleeve Midi Dress
Inspired by the 80s trend, uber-puffy sleeves are hitting the bridal scene in a big way. A reimagined version of the voluminous style, this puff sleeve wedding dress from black-owned brand Fanm Mon makes a statement with poofy tulle sleeves. The dramatic look is completed with a detachable belt with white embroidery.
Price: $320 at Shop-Confête.com
Plus-Size Wedding Dress
DB Studio Bubble Sleeve Georgette Wedding Dress
Many of our favorite wedding dress retailers offer inclusive sizing — and David’s Bridal is no different. Their Bubble-Sleeve Georgette is available in both standard and plus sizes and features a flattering empire waist with fun bubble sleeves. The plus-size wedding dress is made of georgette fabric, a woven silk textile that is lightweight and soft.
Price: $199.95 at DavidsBridal.com
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- Organizer: Sunflower Retreats
- Type: Yoga Retreat
- Starting From: 12-September-2019
- Duration: 7 Days
- Area: Lazio, Italy
- Food: Vegetarian vegan
- Surrounding area: Mountain,Close To Nature
Sunflower Retreats have been entertaining visitors since 1998. Each of the yoga programs will lead you to an unforgettable journey and joyful experiences.
The team of well knowledgeable qualified teachers, from all around the world will teach you in a variety of yoga styles and will introduce you to a lot of Ayurvedic holistic treatments.
The teachers will give attention to each and every student while considering everyone equal. The energetic morning yoga, along with a delightful breakfast will make you feel refreshed the whole day.
I have just returned from an amazingly, beautiful week in Sperlonga. Hannah was our yoga teacher and therapist and what a brilliant person she is on both counts.
I have been at Casperia which I loved but with the sea, Sperlonga was spectacular even though some days the weather was a bit off colour.
The location is awe inspiring, the steps are a killer around the town but there is always a price for beauty. Fabulous food in the town, we ate good food everywhere. The Centre Storico is lovely, no cars, no noise.
Try to eat at the restaurant by the marina, its really good, try also the overlooking the sea, the name escapes but it has blue awning outside.
Enjoy Sperlonga my fellow yogis. Om Shanti.
A truly relaxing week of new experiences with lovely people. Casperia is a beautiful place to reconnect with yourself.
Jessie Jeanne Stinnett
Core Subject: Yoga Instructor
Jessie is a trained professional dancer who has been practicing dancing and yoga for a very long time. Along with a dancer, she is also a Yoga Alliance Certified instructor and also pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Practice. In her classes, she teaches powerful Vinyasa Flow yoga, which focuses on strength building and flexibility. Her teaching methods involve the use of metaphors and imagery, which serves the purpose of leading its students to a subjective and deep understanding of how the philosophies and techniques work hand in hand. Her class will leave students feeling refreshed and energized.
Core Subject: Reiki and Chakra balancing
Lucy, an ambitious soul, who has been a holistic practitioner in the UK and globally since 1988, is trained in a wide range of practices, spiritual balancing remedies, Reiki, and Chakra balancing. She is intrigued by the practice of yoga philosophy and hatha yoga while studying holistic professional therapies in London in 1989. Lucy is a supportive, promising, and gentle teacher and thoroughly knows her treatments and teachings well. Being a parent of two, she also has an interest in pregnancy yoga and natural birth and also teaches this as a practice in her schedule.
The beautiful Italian village of Casperia is located in the heart of Sabina Mountains. The village is totally car-free with less than 350 residents. The village has some astonishing picturesque landscapes of the Sabina hills.
The retreat in which you will stay is located at this tranquil location that is 2 minutes away from each other and yoga center and dining hall. The untouched atmosphere of the village will give you a unique feeling of being in an ancient place where time stands still.
It is a place filled with natural beauty surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and lush green mountains.
The classes which have been offered are suitable for newbie’s as well as for practitioners, and the classes are held in English.
The teachers will teach you a mixture of yoga styles such as Kundalini, Iyenger, Satyananda, Vinaya Flow, Sivananda, Anusara, Yin Yoga, Astanga, and Divine Feminine Yoga.
The program includes 90-minute morning yoga sessions, which will take place before breakfast. There are also one-hour meditation and yoga session in the afternoon only on Monday, Friday, and Tuesday and a two-hour meditation and yoga workshop each Saturday in which you will be taught Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Kundalini, and Balancing, and Chakra meditation.
- 8:00 a.m. 90-minute morning Yoga Session
- One-hour yoga and meditation on every Friday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Two-hour yoga and meditation workshop every Saturday
- A welcome dinner on the arrival with drinks
- A guided walk in the Sabina Hills on Sundays
- Daily Breakfast
The Sunflower Retreat offers you three types of accommodation in Casperia, Italy. All the accommodations are at the two minutes walking distance from one another and yoga center, treatments facilities, and from the dining hall.
All comforts have different types of room sets like single bed, double beds, bunks, triple rooms, or yurts. The Village Houses are the traditionally equipped, ancient village houses that have breathtaking views with a delightful location.
Each house consists of a small terrace where you can sit down to have a relaxing time. The next accommodation Casa Latini, which is a passionately renovated 13th-century building that is elegantly, decorated in boutique-style with Eastern and Latin influence gives you beautiful panoramic views from its terrace.
The accommodation includes a kitchen, lounge, and dining area which open onto a terrace with an exceptional view. The last accommodation Forani Palace, which is a 15th-century palazzo, only available when both the above accommodation is fully booked.
During your rejuvenating stay, you will be served with a healthy vegetarian breakfast using local organic vegetables and products, including fresh fruits and eggs.
Along with breakfast, you will be served with natural fruits and vegetable juices, which will be prepared freshly through the juicing machine.
There is also a kitchen available at the retreat so that you can cook your own meals like lunch or dinner. There are also numerous restaurants available few minutes from the retreat serving nutritious mouthwatering food.
On the day of your arrival, you will be served with the delicious dinner, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.
The program is ideal for you to form the regular practice of yoga and meditation below the direction of the well experienced, genuinely inspiring yoga teachers, who look ahead in distributing their tremendous wisdom of yoga.
Savor the everyday yoga sessions, relaxing trips, wholesome food by letting all your tension go away. The program will introduce you to an extensive range of yoga techniques and their goods.
Plus, the resort is located at an excellent place which is not only an untouched land but also loaded with pristine seashores and rustic charm.
- Thermal Baths and Wild Hot Springs
- Swim in the Wild streams and Countryside Pool
- Everyday use of bicycles
- Guided walk every Sunday
- Cooking Lessons
- Watercolor Painting
- Italian Classes
- Horse Riding
- Trips to Heritage and Holistic sites
- Wine Tasting
- Independent day trips to Rome
The Sunflower Retreats, which is a decade old retreat, was the first yoga holiday center in Sabina Hills and the first of its kind in Italy. Here people from all around the world come to recharge and rejuvenate themselves by sinking deep into the practices and treatments it offers. The serene location of the center helps people stay away from their busy lives by allowing them to relax and find tranquility, enjoying the real Italy, and living among the natives.
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Tips To Make The Best Use Of MS Teams For Service Desk
It goes without saying that ever since the pandemic outbreak, Microsoft Teams has revolutionized how service desk teams or support teams interact, share knowledge, and provide exceptional support. As reported by Business of Apps, Microsoft Teams has over 300 million users, up from 270 million a year earlier. This highlights its widespread adoption as a collaboration platform and efficiency. This means that in this ever-evolving work culture, companies prioritize employee collaboration and communication to provide exceptional support to their customers today.
Think of a world where your employees have all the tools and capabilities to quickly resolve complex and time-consuming queries, foster collaboration, and increase productivity to new heights. That sounds perfect, doesn't it?
Whether you are a start-up or a fortune 100 organization, MS Teams integration with your service desk can significantly enhance your service desk's productivity and overall business performance. If your organization hasn’t considered integrating the two beneficial components, it’s time to take a step back and reevaluate your plans.
In this blog, you will find the keys to unlocking the full potential of Microsoft Teams and elevating your service desk operations to the next level.
Why Is MS Teams Ideal For Businesses?
Microsoft Teams helpdesk is ideal for businesses because it provides a centralized platform for communication and collaboration, enabling teams to work more efficiently and effectively. As a comprehensive collaboration platform, MS Teams also helps organizations improve employee productivity and efficiency while ensuring sensitive data security and compliance.
Here are some reasons why MS Teams is the best bet for businesses:
Increased Employee Productivity
Implementing MS Teams, it can help employees to work together more efficiently and effectively, reducing the time and effort required to complete tasks and projects and increasing overall productivity. Microsoft Teams can increase productivity in several ways:
- Real-time Communication
Microsoft Teams helpdesk enables real-time communication through chat, voice, and video calls, allowing teams to communicate and collaborate quickly and effectively.
Microsoft Teams helpdesk integrates with other Microsoft 365 tools, such as OneDrive, OneNote, and SharePoint, enabling teams to access, share, and collaborate on files and content from a single platform.
- Task Management
Microsoft Helpdesk Software includes a task management tool, To-Do, which enables teams to track and manage tasks and projects effectively.
- Meeting Scheduling and Management
Microsoft helpdesk software includes a calendar and scheduling tool that enables teams to schedule, join, and manage meetings efficiently.
Customization and Automation
MS Teams can be customized and automated using Power Automate and other Microsoft 365 tools, allowing teams to streamline repetitive tasks and processes.
Improved Team Collaboration and Communication
Microsoft Teams can enhance communication in several ways:
MS Teams provides a real-time chat tool that enables teams to communicate quickly and easily.
- Video and Voice Calls
MS Teams includes video and voice calling features that enable teams to communicate face-to-face, regardless of location.
- Group Chat
Microsoft helpdesk Software allows teams to create group chats, enabling teams to communicate and collaborate on projects and tasks in real-time.
- File Sharing
MS Teams includes file sharing and collaboration tools that enable teams to share and access files from a single platform, improving the efficiency of file management and collaboration.
- Meeting Scheduling and Management
Microsoft Teams helpdesk includes a calendar and scheduling tool that enables teams to schedule, join, and manage meetings efficiently, reducing the time and effort required for communication and collaboration
- Customizable Notifications
Teams allow users to customize their notifications, ensuring they receive the information they need when needed.
Microsoft Teams increases mobility by enabling teams to access the tools and information they need from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
Here are some ways MS Teams increases mobility:
- Mobile App
Teams has a mobile app that enables users to access Teams on their mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
- Cloud-based Platform
MS Teams is a cloud-based platform, enabling users to access Teams from any device with an internet connection.
- Offline Access
MS Teams provides offline access features, enabling users to continue working on files and tasks, even when an internet connection is unavailable.
MS Teams mandate two-factor verification for the entire team and management, Active Directory single sign-on, and data encryption during transit and rest. SharePoint encryption is utilized to guard files when they are stored there. OneNote encryption is employed to protect notes whilst they are kept in OneNote.
Features To Consider MS Teams in Service Desk Industry
- Document collaboration
- One-on-one chat and team chat
- Video meetings, file storage
- Application integration
MS Teams comes with many Office 365 services, such as Skype, SharePoint, Exchange, and Yammer. Since Skype is replaced with MS Teams, this has become a powerful tool that can be efficiently used for global, remote, and dispersed teams.
Why Do We Need to Integrate Service Desk into MS Teams?
Integrating a service desk into MS Teams can bring several benefits and improve the efficiency of IT support and overall collaboration within an organization.
Here are some reasons why integrating a service desk into MS Teams can be beneficial:
Instant Issue Resolution
MS Teams acts as a one-stop-shop for accepting, approving, and resolving tickets. This ensures transparency from end to end. The use of MS Teams allows Streamlined processes to take place which in turn can decrease the time it takes to solve problems and also provide fast solutions to the users to ensure they have an enriching experience.
MS Teams provides a centralized platform for team collaboration and communication. By integrating the service desk into MS Teams, users can access IT support directly from within the familiar Teams interface. This eliminates the need for users to switch between different applications or systems for support, streamlining the communication process.
Improved Employee Productivity
Integrating the service desk into MS Teams allows users to quickly raise support requests or incidents without leaving the Teams environment. They can directly interact with the IT support team, ask questions, provide the necessary information, and track the progress of their requests—all from within Teams. This integration reduces the time spent on support-related tasks, improving employee productivity.
MS Teams offers various collaboration features like group chats, channels, and file sharing. IT support teams can leverage these features by integrating the service desk to collaborate more effectively. They can discuss issues, share knowledge, and provide updates on ongoing incidents or problems in real time. This fosters a collaborative environment and enables faster problem resolution.
Automation and Self-Service
Integrating a service desk with MS Teams can enable automation and self-service capabilities. Users can leverage AI chatbots or virtual assistants within MS Teams to get instant answers to common queries or perform routine tasks without the need for human intervention. This reduces the workload on support teams and empowers users to find solutions on their own, leading to quicker issue resolution.
Enhanced Visibility and Reporting
Integrating the service desk into MS Teams provides improved visibility into support operations. Support teams can track and monitor metrics, such as response times, ticket statuses, and resolution rates, directly within Teams. This visibility allows them to identify bottlenecks, make data-driven decisions, and continuously improve their service delivery.
Statistics on Service Desk Integration in MS Teams
According to a survey conducted by Spiceworks, as of 2020, 62% of organizations already used Microsoft Teams as their primary collaboration platform.
A study by Forrester Consulting, organizations using a service desk integrated with collaboration tools experienced a 47% increase in the speed of ticket resolution.
In a Freshworks survey, 81% of respondents considered ease of use and convenience as important factors when using a service desk.
According to the Service Desk Institute, organizations implementing self-service portals and automation technologies see an average reduction of 60% in the volume of tickets handled by the service desk.
How Can Your Organization’s Service Desk System Benefit from MS Teams?
Integrating MS Teams with your organization’s Service Desk is one of the best decisions you can make to enhance communication and collaboration.
Some specific ways in which MS Teams can enhance the Service Desk include:
AI Chatbots for Quick Support
An AI chatbots can help organizations in several ways:
- Round-the-clock Availability
Microsoft chatbots can operate 24/7, providing prompt employee or customer support outside business hours.
- Improved Efficiency
Microsoft Teams-based chatbots can handle simple, repetitive queries quickly and accurately, freeing up human agents to handle more complex issues.
- Personalized Assistance
Microsoft Teams chatbots can use natural language processing to understand employee or customer queries and provide personalized responses.
- Increased Productivity
By automating routine tasks, Microsoft chatbots can help service desk agents work more efficiently and increase productivity.
- Cost Savings
Microsoft Teams based chatbots can reduce the cost-of-service desk operations by handling simple queries without human intervention.
Microsoft Teams, in collaboration with Service Desks for incident management, organizations can improve communication and coordination during incidents, leading to faster resolution times and reduced business impact.
MS Teams enable real-time communication and collaboration between multiple teams involved in incident management, such as IT, security, and operations. This helps to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and up-to-date on the latest developments.
Microsoft Teams helpdesk provides a platform for tracking and managing incident-related tasks, such as assigning responsibility, setting due dates, and tracking progress. This helps to ensure that incidents are resolved efficiently and effectively.
Notifications and Alerts
MS Teams integrate with other systems, such as monitoring tools, to provide real-time incident notifications and alerts. This helps to ensure that incidents are detected and responded to quickly.
Centralized Knowledge Management
Microsoft Teams can be a valuable tool for organizations looking to improve their knowledge management practices. By centralizing information and making it easily accessible and searchable, teams can increase their efficiency and effectiveness.
Here are a few ways Microsoft Teams can be used for knowledge management:
- File Sharing
Service desk integration with MS Teams allows users to upload, store and share files, such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and images. This makes it easy for teams to access and collaborate on important information.
- Wiki Pages
MS Teams service desk integration also provides a built-in Wiki capability that allows teams to create pages for knowledge sharing and collaboration. This can be a great way to store company policies, procedures, and other important information in a centralized location.
MS Teams also allows users to add tabs to a channel, which can be used to integrate various apps and services, including OneNote, SharePoint, and Power BI. This allows teams to access and manage information from multiple sources in a single place.
MS Teams has robust search functionality that allows users to quickly find information stored in Teams, including files, conversations, and wiki pages.
Integration with ITSM Software
ITSM software can be integrated with Microsoft Teams to provide a seamless and integrated experience for IT teams and users. Service desk integration with MS Teams allows employees to receive notifications, updates, and approvals directly within Teams, streamlining processes and improving communication and collaboration.
Here are some of the ways ITSM software can be integrated with MS Teams:
- Approvals and Workflow
The integration allows employees or service desk agents to approve change requests and work on other ITSM tasks directly within Teams, improving the efficiency of work processes.
Chatbots can also be integrated with MS Teams, allowing users to search for information and receive help with ITSM-related queries easily.
Automation of Repetitive Tasks and Workflows
Microsoft Teams helpdesk supports the automation of repetitive tasks and workflows through the use of chatbots, Power Automate (previously known as Microsoft Flow), and Power Apps.
You can add bots to your Teams account to automate tasks such as booking meetings, ordering food, or finding information.
- Power Automate
Power Automate is a cloud-based service that makes it easy to automate repetitive tasks and workflows. You can create custom workflows to automate tasks in MS Teams, such as sending reminders for upcoming meetings or automatically posting messages in a specific channel.
- Power Apps
Power Apps is a low-code platform that allows you to build custom business applications without writing code. You can use Power Apps to create custom forms and automated processes within Teams.
A Smart Approach to Ticketing
Microsoft Teams can ensure an intelligent approach to ticketing by incorporating the following features and best practices:
- Integrating with Your Service Desk’s Ticketing System
The service desk’s ticketing system can be integrated with MS Teams to create, manage and track tickets. This allows for a centralized location for managing tickets and ensures all information is in one place.
- Automated Workflows and Notifications
Automated workflows and notifications can be set up to ensure that tickets are assigned to the right team member and that everyone is kept up to date on the status of each ticket.
- Prioritization and Categorizing Tickets
MS Teams can prioritize and categorize tickets based on severity and type to ensure that the most critical tickets are addressed first.
Integrating an AI-powered service desk with MS Teams can be the duo you need to scale your business and help it achieve new heights while ensuring the enhancement of employee experience. The combination can prove highly advantageous for all your business operations, even remotely. Microsoft Teams is a powerful and versatile platform that can improve communication, productivity, and teamwork in various contexts. Using it correctly will yield the best results for businesses that aim to establish the finest employee and customer experience.
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What functionalities can be accessed through service desk integration in Microsoft Teams?
The functionalities available through service desk integration can vary depending on the software used. However, common capabilities include:
- Creating and managing service desk tickets directly within Teams
- Assigning tickets to team members and tracking their status
- Updating ticket details and adding comments
- Viewing ticket history and previous interactions
- Accessing knowledge base articles for issue resolution
- Receiving real-time notifications and updates on ticket status
- Collaborating with team members through chat or video calls
- Generating reports and metrics related to service desk performance.
Are there any costs associated with service desk integration in Microsoft Teams?
The costs associated with service desk integration in Microsoft Teams can vary depending on the service desk software being used. Some software vendors may offer free integration options, while others may require a subscription or additional fees for access integration features. It's essential to check with the specific service desk software vendor for pricing details related to their integration with Teams.
Is it possible to customize the service desk integration in Microsoft Teams?
The level of customization available for the service desk integration in Microsoft Teams depends on the capabilities provided by the service desk software and its integration with Teams. Some integrations may offer configuration options to tailor the integration to specific needs, such as customizing ticket fields, notifications, or access permissions. It's recommended to refer to the documentation or support resources provided by the service desk software vendor for details on customization options.
Can users interact with the service desk integration in Microsoft Teams using mobile devices?
Yes, users can interact with the service desk integration in Microsoft Teams using the Microsoft Teams mobile app on their smartphones or tablets. The integration functionality, including creating and managing service desk tickets, accessing knowledge base articles, and collaborating with team members, is generally available on the mobile app. However, the specific features and user interface may vary slightly between the desktop and mobile versions of Teams.
Can service desk agents receive and respond to service desk tickets directly within Microsoft Teams?
Yes, service desk agents can receive and respond to service desk tickets directly within Microsoft Teams when using a service desk integration. They can access their assigned tickets, update ticket details, add comments, and communicate with requesters or other team members involved in the ticket resolution process. The integration allows service desk agents to efficiently manage their workload and collaborate within the familiar MS Teams environment.
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110 Garden Ave SE.
Lindale, GA 30147
Gilbreath Center, named in honor of Otis Gilbreath, a long time Pepperell High School coach, is home to the Lindale WWII Memorial Plaques, which were constructed with bricks from the historic Lindale Mills.
Open during scheduled programs and available for private rentals.
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No, it isn’t Passover again.
It’s a Blog Hop–sort of a tag team relay in the world of blogging. My fellow blogger and friend Francie Low answered the four questions, and then tossed the baton to me. I’ll attempt to answer the questions here, and then pass the honor along to three other bloggers I’d like you to meet. It’s a paying it forward introduction to some writers I know and like. I hope you’ll enjoy checking out their blogs via the links below. These are three amazing writers.
But now, the Q and A:
1. Why do I write what I do?
This reminds me of that Beach Boys song: “God only knows . . . .” For me, writing what I like to write is my way of addressing all the things I wonder about or complain about–or find amusing or inspiring or confusing or challenging. I do it to keep from knitting myself to death. It’s the only way I know of to help sort out what’s going on in my mind and in my life. As Joan Didion says,“I don’t know what I think until I write it down.”
Nora Ephron’s mother famously told her: “Everything is copy,” and then proceeded to turn her daughter into a character in a play. I haven’t gone that far with my kids, but I agree with the premise: old boyfriends, baseball, knitting, work, school, eyebrows, writing, things I overhear or stumble upon, people I talk to, friends, parents, kids, sweaters gone wrong–you know, Life. It’s all material.
My original blog, called Zero to Sixty in One Year, turned out to be a memoir– written in one-month segments over the course of a year while I was getting my MFA not that long ago. The whole thing is here, in the archives. The blog came about because I wanted to record my favorite stories and memories in some coherent fashion before I forget them. The urge to tell these stories must come with the grandmother territory or something. In case the grandchildren ever want to know, for example, why I was in college for half my life.
After the Year of the Blog, I kept on writing, but in a more free-form manner– because I enjoy it and you can’t stop me.
I also write about cocktails, and that, of course, is a different story. I got into the cocktail game as kind of a fluke, but I am rather fond of my position as the tongue-in-cheek authority known as Ms Barstool. I never lack for companionship on my forays into local watering holes or hipster hangouts or, on the very rare occasion, dive bars.
2. How does my writing differ from others in its genre?
Show me another bench-pressing empty nester/grandmother/blogger/writer who spends as much time looking over the top of a cocktail glass as I do, and we’ll figure out how different we are. Here’s the thing: I’m past the age for a certain genre that appeals to young moms, my kids are through college and my nest doesn’t feel that empty anymore, I’m not always looking for the humor angle (but it often creeps in anyway), and I don’t want to hop on a soapbox very often. I’ll go for snark every now and again because it’s fun, but my attitude and perspective fluctuate. And I still like to think I’m special. Thanks, Mister Rogers!
3.How does my writing process work?
In my best Elmer Fudd voice: “Vewwy, vewwy slowly.” I do what I like to call “throat clearing” before I get started, which can look like procrastination, or laundry, or checking email, but is actually part of the writing process. Whether I am in my car, standing in line at the grocery store, staring out the window, or looking for something down the Internet rabbit hole, it is all part of my “writing process.” Some days I’m on fire, and some days my chair isn’t comfortable, my desk is covered with paper, the birds are making a nest nearby, and the stacks of old New Yorkers around my house have become bothersome in the extreme. I love those days when my fingers fly and words come together and I get the word count I want and the pictures work. I’ll look at the clock and realize that I’ve been sitting here for several hours and I really should get up and do something else for a while. I make lists on occasion. I make notes here and there. I mumble, “I should write about that,” after almost every conversation I have. I compose in my head all the time. And here’s another part of my process: quiet. I don’t listen to music when I’m writing. I have to hear the words, and can’t do that if there is anything else competing with the sound. I try and read what I write out loud before I hit send or publish. Many days, the only sound I hear comes from my own voice, and the birds outside my window or the kids across the street. When it’s really quiet, I can hear trains in the distance–one of my all-time favorite sounds. I’ll wonder if it’s the California Zephyr or the Coast Starlight or just a big old freight train. Hear that lonesome whistle blow?
What was I saying? Oh, yes–my writing process. It requires a neat desk and no trains.
4. What am I working on/writing?
I just finished writing and publishing an eBook called Zero to Sixty in One Year: An Easy Month by Month Guide to Writing Your Life Story. The book is an outgrowth of my year-long blog and I’m pretty excited that it’s done. I hope the people who read it find it helpful.
My next project (in progress) is a memoir that is centered around the 1991 Oakland/Berkeley Hills fire that destroyed my home and my neighborhood. I’ve been writing about the fire since it happened, and this book is the culmination of surviving, rebuilding, and moving on. It’s been a tremendously rewarding experience to write it, and I hope to see it published before the 25th anniversary of the fire. These things take time to do right.
So that’s my story. Now read about these three talented writers.
First up, Cynthia House Nooney
When she was younger, Cynthia House Nooney thought becoming a mom at forty would be a hideous idea. She knew that she would have kids way before that. Turned out the joke was on her. Turned out she had a hard time finding someone she’d like to have kids with. When she finally did find him, she instantly (pretty much) became a stepmom to his two strapping adolescent sons. And then instantly (pretty much) became pregnant with twins. At forty, of course. Even though she’d always done things later than most, her identical twin boys showed up eighty-eight days early, turning her fortieth year into the scariest, wildest, and most beautiful year of her life. It’s also when Cynthia began writing in earnest. Since then, she’s been widely published. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, 805 Living, Twins, Preemie, Today in PT, Sherman Oaks Sun, and numerous other publications. As contributing editor at 805 Living for six years, she authored several features and a monthly column. Prior to her writing career, Cynthia worked as a marketing executive in the telecommunications industry for a span of nineteen years, including a beloved VP post at E! Entertainment Television and The Style Network.
Having just completed a memoir, Cynthia authors a blog entitled everything I wanted was on back order (cynthianooney.com)
Now, meet Kate Mayer
Kate Mayer is foul-mouthed, nose-ring wearing, writer in limbo, trying desperately to find that sweet spot between writing what she loves and paying the bills. An irreverent storyteller with a bad mouth and big heart, she shares stories of life as she lives it in her beloved home of Newtown Connecticut. After the Sandy Hook shootings, she dedicated herself to storytelling in order to connect people to create a safer, kinder world. She blogs at Today In Newtown, writes and speaks often about Newtown, and was previously selected for the 2012 NYC Listen To Your Mother. Kate is a freelance copywriter, an upcoming inductee into AARP, co-creator of 2 quasi-adult children and 2 wannabes, and a dedicated advocate for gun violence prevention. You can find her on twitter and Instagram at @klmcopy.
And here’s Mandy Brasher:
Mandy Brasher is a writer living out her 30’s in suburban Utah with her two kids, one husband and their racist cat. She is a regular contributor at The Good Men Project, has written for mariashriver.com and was the Relationship Contributor for the lifestyle blog My Thirty Spot. She also attempts to keep folks laughing on her blog mandybrasher.com, where she covers everything from parenting like a boss to her mediocre attempts at writing a book. When she’s not structuring sentences on her laptop, Mandy enjoys traveling with her family, practicing yoga, and trying new dark beers.
Find her on Twitter @BrasherMandy
Check out her irreverent rantings at mandybrasher.com.
If you like stupid pictures, follow her on Instagram @MandyBrasher.
Read, share, enjoy! Thanks to these three bloggers for joining me here.
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Boot Bananas are made from naturally absorbent salts, minerals and plant extracts with lavender, lemon, patchouli and tea-tree essential oils all wrapped in a 100% cotton banana skin
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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville junior girls track sprinter Paige Sanders has enjoyed success with the rest of her 4x200 meter relay team in the early days of the season, placing second in their heat in the Illinois Top Times indoor meet in Bloomington on Mar. 25. then winning the 4x100 meters and the sprint medley relay at the Southwest Illinois Relays at the Winston Brown Track and Field Center on Mar. 28.
Sanders is an iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month for Edwardsville High School.
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The team, which also consists of Blakely Hockett, Karli Barton and Gabby Thompson, was second in their heat at the Top Times meet, breaking the school record with a time of 1:48.24, then won the 4x100 meters with a time of 50.75 seconds and then won the 800-meter sprint medley relay at 2:00.42 second with a team of Sanders, Hockett, Brooklyn Carr and Kaitlyn Morningstar.
During an interview that followed her races, Sanders felt that the entire team, who eventually finished second to O'Fallon, all performed well and felt very good about the events of the day.
"I think we're doing pretty good as a team," Sanders said, "and I think we were really strong in state and I'm actually really, really proud of my group of girls that I was with during that. And I think we did amazing."
Sanders also felt that her relay team has performed well and is ready for the challenges that lie ahead during the new season.
"I think we did pretty good," Sanders said. "We've been winning a lot of our races and I think we're doing pretty good as a team right now outdoors."
As befits a new season, Sanders has some lofty, yet easily reachable goals for herself, her team, and the Tigers in 2023.
"I just want us to get stronger," Sanders said. "I just want us to be better runners. I want us to just have a good mentality during running and I just really want the best for us."
It's so far, so good for Sanders and the Tigers early on and she has high hopes for both herself and the team this season.
"I think we're going to do amazing this entire season," Sanders said, "and I know we're going to do great."
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Wheeling Artisan Center
- The restaurant & bar offers a first class dining experience and a great selection of 24 draft beers, bottles of wine, & liquor.
- Small Parties can enjoy privacy in our Victorian Room, Window Room, or the Bar Room for groups.
- The atmosphere is very welcoming and unique.
- The Menu offers a wide selection of hand cut choice steaks, fresh seafood, gourmet salads, pasta and more.
- Our bar offers a taste of big city nightlife with two tournament pool table, 9 Large flat screen Led TV’S, and much more.
- The Artisan Center features an absolute breath-taking special events hall, featuring beautifully decorated ceiling treatment, and hard wood floors.
- Take a walk across the 60 ft high bridge and enjoy the beautiful skylight and surroundings.
- Spacious area with 25 foot ceiling, 15 foot windows, with elevator access.
- Ideal for wedding receptions, proms, reunions, conferences, and much much more.
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Watermelon Frosé Recipe
Frosé—A.K.A. frozen Rosé, is the “it” drink of the summer! Created in NYC and perfected in LA, you are sure to see it popping up on trendy cocktail menus all over the place! And did we mention it’s EASY AF to make at home? If you are a wine lover, Rosé lover, or (lets be real) cocktail lover, this drink is for you!
A pitcher of Frosé is that perfect addition to your weekend BBQ or to compliment sunny summer evenings spent on the patio! There are two ways to make this Rosé.. one by just throwing all the ingredients into the blender, and the other by creating a simple syrup first. Both options yield a refreshing and delicious result!
We discovered Villa Larose Rosé a few weeks ago, courtesy of Wine and Beyond‘s amazing Sommelier, and knew immediately it would be PERFECT in Frosé! From the South of France, this particular Rosé has the aroma of English Candy and light flavor of acidic berries. The freshness and balance of Villa Larose is complimented by the slight sweetness of the Watermelon.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE WATERMELON FROSE RECIPE:
- Bottle of Villa Larose Rosé
- 1/4 cup stevia (You can use regular sugar if you prefer – 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Small Watermelon or 1/4 of a large Watermelon (diced)
- Mint leaves to taste
- Blend Watermelon and Villa Larose Rosé together in blender.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 Pan (or ice cube trays if you have) and let Rosé freeze for 6- 8 hours (or overnight if you want!)
- Optional: Make a simple syrup. Stir together stevia, mint leaves and 1 cup water in sauce pan over medium heat until stevia is completely dissolved and liquid reduces to half of volume. Remove from heat, let sit for 30 minutes. Strain out mint and let cool.
- Once Rosé mixture has been in freezer 6- 8 hours, scrape frozen Rosé into blender (or pop out of cube tray into blender).
- Add in simple syrup (or stevia to taste if you did not make syrup)
- If you aren’t serving right away, stick into freezer. Just re- blend before serving!
- Garnish with a Watermelon wedge and Mint Leaves- we dare you not to drink it all yourself!
We’d love to see your Fabulous Frosé creations. Be sure to tag us on Instagram! Cheers!
*This post was done in partnership with Wine and Beyond. But as always, our creations and opinions are our own*
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Are you ready for the cutest little addition to your crib since your baby was born?
We were tickled pink to meet our new little friend, the Nuby Bed Bugzzz! Great for boys and girls, these cuties will be destined to be a great nap or bedtime Lovey. Super soft and made of terry cloth, both of my kids love this little Bug! Plus its just the right size to be our go-to travel snuggle buddy. And as a double bonus, Otis is loving the antennae for teething relief.
This Nuby Bed Bugzzz is definitely a great buy or gift for the little one in your life. And its perfect for baby showers!
BUY IT: Want to try this awesome interchangeable system out too? You can find these Nuby products in-store and at online retailers.
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New results for vertical-axis wind turbines inspired by fish schooling
last year we wrote about a group of researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) who have been conducting a field study at an experimental two-acre wind farm in northern Los Angeles County. In their new findings, the researchers came up with a way to increase the power output of wind farms simply by optimizing the placement of turbines on a given plot of land.
Led by John Dabiri, Caltech professor of aeronautics and bioengineering at Caltech, the researchers built the Field Laboratory for Optimized Wind Energy (FLOWE) – an experimental farm which houses 24 vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs). Each turbine is 10 meters (nearly 33 feet) tall and 1.2 meters (nearly 4 feet) wide.
Unlike the horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs), where individual turbines have to be spaced far apart, VAWTs can be placed relatively close to each other and be stacked on several vertical levels. The ability to be positioned very close to one another lets them capture nearly all of the energy of the blowing wind and even wind energy above the farm.
Although winds at lower altitude blow far less energetically, according to Dabiri, the global wind power available 10 meters (30 feet) off the ground is several times greater than the world’s electricity usage. That means that enough energy can be obtained with smaller, cheaper, less environmentally intrusive turbines – as long as they’re the right turbines, arranged in the right way.
In the summer 2010 field tests, Dabiri and his colleagues measured the rotational speed and power generated by each of the six turbines when placed in a number of different configurations. Dabiri got the idea to make every turbine turn in the opposite direction of its neighbors from his studies of schooling fish. The opposing spins decrease the drag on each turbine, allowing them to spin faster and increasing their efficiency.
Their new findings showed that an arrangement in which all of the turbines in an array were spaced four turbine diameters apart (4.8 meters, or approximately 16 feet) completely eliminated the aerodynamic interference between pairs of neighboring turbines.
“We’re on the right track, but this is by no means ‘mission accomplished'”, said Dabiri. “The next steps are to scale up the field demonstration and to improve upon the off-the-shelf wind-turbine designs used for the pilot study.”
For more information, you can read the article published in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy named: “Potential order-of-magnitude enhancement of wind farm power density via counter-rotating vertical-axis wind turbine arrays” (preprint PDF).
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he little hair cutter I go to told me about this one. She’s a fan of both The Name of the Wind and A Wise Man’s Fears, and got me to read them both. So when I heard there was a short story about Auri, a weird little tale that makes no sense to anyone who hasn’t read the story, of course I had to read it.
The deal is, this is how everyone knows this little book. It’s not like any story you’ve read before. It lacks a climax, characters (outside of the main one) and even dialog. The author goes on at length about how nobody would like it or understand it. In fact, the story about what an un-story this is makes up, in part, for the lack of story inside the tale itself. Like I said, it’s a weird little thing.
The reason it works is because it’s about Auri. In the two novels mentioned above, she’s the strange little girl who lives below the university, in the tunnels and forgotten places. Her history isn’t stated, not in words, but one gets the idea that the university cracked her, that she became fey and ventured into the Underthing, to live and drift and dream.
I always liked her – she was a character with loads of unstated backstory – the reader could figure it out for themselves. And the story is pure Auri – just as her own thinking is alien and drifty, so is the story. We never are told why she does things; we silently watch as her compulsions manifest – her desire to place everything in a perfect spot, her personifications of objects, her excessive washing of face, hands and feet. One can almost list out the litany of mental issues she has. But it doesn’t matter – for her, it works. She drifts through the silent passages, exploring, naming, correcting, making her little world better than before.
And like everyone says, the story works.
But word of warning – if you’ve gotten this far and not taken my advice on reading Name and Wise, you’d better at least read the first one. Then you’ll know about the university, the characters, the backstory, and who he might be. Otherwise, this confusing tale will become utterly so. But I liked it. Yeah, it works.
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Sign #1: Gutters On The Ground
Roof shingles rely on an overlapping system to be fully functional, and these tiles are kept in place by sealants that act as glue. If you notice parts of tiles or excessive amounts of granular material on the floor or in the gutters, your roof might be telling you something.
Tiles are made to last for years, but these tiles tend to get exposed to constant and extreme changes in the atmosphere, which most likely be the cause of sealants losing strength that eventually will cause tiles to weaken, crack and chip off parts. It is important to check your roof if the weather permits. If not, you might evidently notice parts or granules of your tiles on the floor or in the gutter, and it might be time to call your roof repairman, or for you to change or repair your roof before those chipped off parts hurt someone.
Get in touch with Findley Roofing & Building Yorkshire to arrange a free, no obligation roof health check today.
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Shingle Granules In Gutters
Do a quick inspection of your gutters. Do you see a whole lot of black specks? These are asphalt granules from your shingles. Some granule loss is normal throughout the life of an asphalt roof, but asphalt shingles tend to lose more granules toward the end of their life cycle. Heavy granule loss on a consistent basis is a sure sign that your roof needs to be replaced.
How Do You Know If You Need A New Roof
At the end of the day, how long does a roof last? No matter what kind of material your roof is made from, the amount that it will last depends on a wide range of factors such as the type of roofing materials used, whether or not it was installed over other layers of roofing material as well as how it was originally built and installed in general, and the climate and region that your home or other property is located in.
Knowing when you need a new roof is an important part of being a homeowner, no matter what kind of roof you have. While various types of roofs have different lifespans, an asphalt or wood shingle roof, a slate roof, a metal roof, a tin roof, a tile roof, a composite roof, thatched roof, or any other kind of roof all need regular inspections and maintenance.
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What Maintenance Is Done To Extend How Long Elastomeric Roof Coatings Last
Most roofing maintenance programs begin with a visual inspection and reporting. They are looking for early signs of significant damage. Damage can be caused by numerous events such as wind, rain, debris, or any foot traffic having access to the roof.
Maintenance also includes special attention to areas that impact water travel, such as gutters, drains, and scuppers. A roofing contractor wants to make sure that when it rains, that water is moving the way its designed to off the roof.
NOTE: A maintenance contract is a great way to keep your facility in good shape while holding your contractor accountable for the performance of their work.
Why You Should Replace Worn Out Shingles
You must get your roof inspected immediately upon noticing shingles that are missing or damaged. Questionable shingles hold the potential of deteriorating and releasing dust, water, and, potentially, ice on your home.
For instance, a missing shingle can allow water to seep through and damage the wooden framework and insulation. This could cause a massive repair cost down the line, or worse, major structural damage to your home or business.
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How Long Should A New Roof Last Without Leaking
If your roof is going to leak after installation, youll typically find that itll do so soon!
Rain is a great proof of correct installation.
If youve hired a roofing contractor that has proven quality, you shouldnt have to worry about a leak in your new roof.
Typically youll find leaks in common areas like:
If you have a wide Chimney , youll want to make sure you have a cricket.
In 2012, the International Building Code states these types of chimneys must have a cricket installed.
If your home is older, during replacement you should have a cricket installed so that youre protected from potential water ponding and leaks.
Disadvantages Of Roof Coatings
- Slippery when wet: Each type of coating may become slippery when wet. While this may not pose a problem on the average workday, it may become a hazard during rooftop maintenance projects.
- Strong smell while curing: If your facility features multiple air intakes on the rooftop, you will likely smell the roof coating while itâs curing. The smell will disappear after the coating has cured, though.
- Strict guidelines: Installation guidelines vary based on the type of roof you choose, but, in general, your roof must meet several criteria, including: well-maintained seams, no significant damage and less than 25% moisture saturated.
- Professional installation required: Some may think that applying a rooftop coating looks as effortless as painting a wall. However, if you donât inspect, repair, and prepare the rooftop properly, your coating will not adhere to your roof system.
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What Are The Advantages Of Elastomeric Roof Coatings
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How To Make Sure Your Roof Really Does Last
If you are buying a new house then the quality of the roof and how well it has been cared for should be one of the key points on your list for consideration. If you have a house and are responsible for the roof then there are a number of things you could and should be doing to ensure your roof is kept in optimal condition and will really last. These include:-
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Your Asphalt Roof Is About 20 Years Old
The life of a roof is how many years you get out of it. For a standard 3-tab asphalt shingle roof, thats 25-years.
As long as your roof has been properly ventilated and installed you should get pretty close to that 25 years of roof life. So obviously you want to replace your roof before it starts leaking or fails completely.
A reputable roofing contractor will recommend that you replace your roof somewhere around 80-85% of the manufacturers life of the roof. For example, you should consider replacing a 25-year roof around the 20-year mark.
Dont wait until its too late, get ahead of any potential problems and replace your roof before the end of its life.
Lack Of A Chimney Cricket
If you currently own an older home with a large chimney, be sure to verify that your chimney has a chimney cricket installed. A chimney cricket is a solution that acts as an additional roof for a homes chimney. As the seasons pass and weather changes, chimneys collect debris, dirt, and water buildup. Without a chimney cricket in place, you run the risk of furthering issues in your home from leakage, water damage, and even from nature outdoors. Ensuring your homes chimney has a chimney cricket in place can significantly reduce the risk of encountering issues with your homes roof system and your chimney.
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How Long Does Silicone Roof Coating Last
When contemplating whether you should get a silicone roof coating for your commercial property, one of the biggest questions thats likely to come up is how long it will last. After all, you want to make sure you have a roof coating that is durable and can withstand the test of time. You dont want to have to replace the coating in two or three years.
The answer to this question can vary based on the thickness of the coating and how well you take care of the roof. Typically, moisture cure silicone roof coatings can last for about 15 years. This tends to be the average. This requires that you ensure the roof is properly cared for during that time.
The thickness of the coating will affect how long it can last. When the coating is applied at 1.5 gal/sq , most roofing companies will provide a 10-year material warranty. When the thickness level is increased to 2 gal/sq , the warranty will generally be for about 15 years. This is because the thicker coating can provide added protection.
The length of the warranty can vary based on the company you choose to apply the roofing. Naturally, you will want to check with them about their warranties before hiring them.
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What Is The Best Roof Coating
When choosing a roof coating for your building, you have several types of coatings available. Each has different properties that will be valued more than others. Some of the most common include:
- Acrylic: These are water-based coatings especially fitting for areas of high UV radiation in which reflectivity is required for improved cooling.
- Asphalt: Very effective coatings to use on asphalt-based roof substrates and for colder weather.
- Polyurea: A polyurethane-based coating thats ideal for hail-prone areas or for roofs that get high roof traffic.
- Silicone: Another coating valued for high UV reflectivity, silicone is really good for roofs exposed to heavy, frequent rainfall.
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Asphalt And Architectural Shingles
If you buy a new home, chances are its covered with asphalt shingles, which are the least expensive type of roof covering available today. That isnt necessarily a bad thing, since asphalt shingles are inexpensive to install and maintain. Theyre also simple to replace when theyre damaged or displaced.
While both asphalt and architectural shingles are made of the same material, the difference between the two is their density. Architectural shingles are as much as three times denser than standard asphalt shingles. Thats why they have longer manufacturer warranties and are considered more attractive than typical asphalt varieties. Thats also why architectural shingles are well worth considering when it comes time to redo your roof.
What Is The Best Temperature To Replace A Roof
The best temperatures for roof installation is between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It becomes too cold to roof your home when the temperature drops below 40° F. Roof installation and replacement require adhesive products that need the suns heat for activation.
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Should I Maintain My Roof
For the most part, roofs are out of sight and out of mind. Unless you find a shingle lying on your lawn or detect a growing stain on a ceiling panel, homeowners usually dont give their homes roof a second thought. Perhaps they should, especially after a major storm.
While the roof is designed to shrug off wind and rain, as roofs age, they become more susceptible to the elements. So too does roof flashing. Everything from solar radiation and frost to leaf litter and tree limbs can take their toll on roofs.
You can also see if any tree limbs are growing too close to the roof for comfort. The secret to making your homes roof last as long as possible is to make sure that minor signs of deterioration dont become major sources of leaks.
Considerations To Take Into Account
If youre thinking about investing in a commercial or industrial property, there are multiple factors to be taken into account. At first glance, it may seem as though the roofs condition might be one of the least important considerations.
For example, in an arid climate such as that in Nevada, it may seem logical to assume that the roof will be less subject to deterioration than in areas with more rainfall. Unfortunately, hurricanes and monsoons can come, seemingly out of nowhere, causing property owners millions of dollars due to leaks and the costs of complete roof replacements.
The roofs of commercial and industrial buildings are typically flat rather than pitched. Theyre constructed using different techniques, with special materials, and their lifespan will be different from that of a traditional roof. How long is it since your roof was thoroughly inspected? What do you know about how to maintain it in optimum condition?
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Excessive Growths On Your Roof
Have you recently noticed moss or other types of nature growing on top or out of your roof? Dont panic. Nature tends to grow over any structure in its path if it is not properly tended to and maintained.
When inspecting your roof and the new growths you have spotted, be sure to do so by inspecting both the interior and exterior of your roof. While most plant growths are likely to be visible from the exterior and outside of your roof, if there is a more serious issue at-hand, nature may also be growing on its own indoors without your knowledge.
Oftentimes, treating and eliminating nature growths from a roof is a way to quickly remedy the issue without further investments or repairs. However, if you do notice excessive growths around your roof or even inside of your home, it is highly advisable to work with a professional to determine the root cause and reason for the growths.
When a roof has been completely overtaken by growths in nature, you may need to replace the roof in its entirety to stop the process in its tracks.
How Long Do Tile Roofs Last
Tile roofs are frequently used in the southwest of the United States. In general, tile roofs are more expensive due to their longevity, design, and labor for install. So how long do tile roofs last?
Tile roofs in general last about 30-40 years. Although some roofers or manufacturers may say 50 or 60 years, it is not guaranteed to last that long. You can have a tile roof last as few as 25 years, or as long as 45 years
This is especially because of the maintenance, design, and environmental factors. Lets dive in deeper.
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What About Slate Roofs
Natural slate is a beautiful product which is quite fragile to work with but creates a beautiful finish and has a durability and longevity that is very impressive. An average lifespan of 80-100 years is not uncommon for a well maintained and cared for slate roof and some will go on even longer than that.
Fibre cement roof slates have a reasonable lifespan of around 50-60 years whereas the much cheaper synthetic manmade slate products will only last for around 20 years on average.
Your Asphalt Roof Was Damaged From A Storm
The weather where you live and the kind of storms your roof faces factor into how much wear and tear it goes through. But that isnt the only thing you have to worry about when it comes to weather.
This may seem obvious, but heavy storm damage will also lead to a roof replacement. If high winds come through and rip up your shingles or a tree falls on your roof then clearly youre going to need a new one.
If you have a metal roof system, then hail damage to your metal panels will lead to a replacement if the integrity of the metal is compromised. But for an asphalt shingle roof to be replaced from hail it has to cause damage to the soft metals that are on your roof.
Whatever kind of storm damage your roof has, its important to know if your roof is covered. Read this article on replacing your roof through homeowners insurance.
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How Long Does A Metal Roof Last
Metal roofing can last for decades, which is one reason that it is popular in many areas.
In addition, the look of a copper or zinc roof can be aesthetically pleasing and add value to your home due to its appearance and longevity.
After all, what potential buyer wouldnt be interested in a beautiful roof that can last for decades?
More importantly, a metal roof can last for 50 years or even longer if they are well cared for and no major disasters or other problems occur.
In fact, copper and zinc roofing can last for well over five decades and can be fully functional for 100 years or longer, which might make these types of metal roof costs well worth the investment if they are the right style and fit for your home and your style preferences.
Metal roofs have become increasingly common due to their longevity as well as their energy efficiency, since they can often keep your property cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Standing seam roofing systems are the most common types of metal roofing systems that youll see in most residential neighborhoods, and they can last anywhere from 30 to 50 years to over 100 years depending on the material, construction techniques, and the location of the property itself.
Standing seam roofs can be crafted from a variety of materials including stainless steel, copper, titanium, and zinc.
Another affordable option for metal roofing is ribbed metal panels, which offer many of the same benefits but work well on steeper or gabled roofs.
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Robert Palmer, MD
Dr. Robert Palmer had two dreams when he was 10 years old – one was to be a physician, and the other was to work at Target. Although the Target dream didn’t pan out, he is gratefully and graciously living out his other dream today.
Dr. Palmer received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 2004. He is currently a diagnostic radiologist specializing in Musculoskeletal and Women’s Imaging at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
Dr. Palmer’s interests include being an active bodybuilder for the past 30 years, personal trainer the last 10 years, and firefighter the last 8 years. Dr. Palmer is currently a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, so when he’s not diligently working, you will find him training intensively for the next tournament.
Dr. Palmer believes that with simplicity and hard work one can do great things, and just like Hamburger Helper, you don’t have to be fancy to be awesome.
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Caring for your teeth and mouth are one and the same for optimum oral health. Keeping care simple, but keeping it steady guarantees having optimum health for your teeth and mouth for life!
Basic Care for Teeth and Mouth
It’s never too late to begin dedicated basic care for your teeth and mouth.
As children our parents always told us to make sure to brush our teeth. But something more was found to promote good oral health; flossing! Yes, brushing and flossing daily are the most basic principals in keeping teeth and mouth healthy and germ free.
Using a fluoride toothpaste can help to keep tooth enamel strong and free from decay. Flossing and knowing how to floss properly can keep bacteria causing plaque at bay, keeping gums healthy and strong.
Drinking a good amount of water each day also helps with the elimination of bacteria that can form from certain foods and beverages.
Foods to Avoid for the Health of Teeth and Mouth
Avoiding foods that contain high amounts of sugar or acid is a good general rule. Either of those ingredients can do great damage to your teeth. Also, too much acid can affect your salivary glands causing the mouth to be dry and creating a hot bed for bacteria. We naturally produce three pints of saliva each day. Saliva is the natural lubricant for the mouth, preventing foods and bacteria from sticking to teeth. Consider saliva the health drink for your teeth! Minimizing your intake of sugar and acids will keep your teeth and mouth healthy.
Alcohol can be just as damaging, so if you drink alcohol, try to cut down on consumption and make certain to accompany your drinks with a tall glass of water.
Rotem Dental Care for Teeth and Mouth
If you live in Ocean County, make it a point to familiarize yourself with the best and most complete care for your total oral health; Rotem Dental Care.
For 20 years, Dr. Ron Rotem and his experienced staff have helped healthy smiles stay healthy and have brought optimum health to not-so-healthy smiles that needed extensive care.
The health of your teeth completely affects the health of your mouth and vice versa. Keeping gums clean of food, sugars and acids is important to keeping your teeth free from cavities. One cannot live without the good health of the other.
Give Rotem Dental Care a call today because whether you’re looking to maintain your oral health with convenient basic visits or are in need of complete rebuilding of the health of your teeth and mouth, Rotem Dental Care is the place for you.
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Forgotten hero of First World War
We celebrated Armistice Day yesterday, more commonly known as Remembrance Day here.
It is observed around the world every year on November 11. The holiday is used as a benchmark and in remembrance of the armistice signed between the allies of the First World War and Germany, at Compiegne, France.
It represents the cessation of hostilities on the western front at 11am in 1918, on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”. The date was declared a national holiday and is in many allied nations, and coincides with Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Day.
There were indeed a number of Bermudians that served valiantly in both of the World Wars of 1914 and 1939. The Royal Bermuda Regiment was formed on September 1, 1965; its stand of colours presented by the Sovereign’s late sister, Princess Margaret.
Prior to that, Bermuda’s military units were demarcated along racial lines — the black enlisted soldiers of the Bermuda Militia Artillery and the white enlisted soldiers of the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps. They were raised in 1894 and 1895 respectively.
It is of significant historical fact that the first Bermudian to be killed in the First World War was black.
William Edmund Smith made the supreme sacrifice for freedom while serving aboard the royal naval cruiser HMS Aboukir.
The ship was torpedoed in the North Sea by the German Navy on September 22, 1914, which coincidently was only 22 days after the start of the war.
Mr Smith enlisted in the Royal Navy while employed at the Royal Naval Dockyard located at Ireland Island in Sandys, where the HMS Aboukir was stationed.
His name is etched on a war memorial located in a churchyard in Kent, England, and at St James Church in Sandys. The torpedoed HMS Aboukir was the first significant victory for the German submarines in the war. When two other cruisers, HMS Hogue and HMS Cressy, went to rescue survivors, they too were torpedoed by the German navy. It resulted in a loss of life of more than 1,000 servicemen.
Upon the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, his nephew and namesake, William Edwin Smith, was one of the first to enlist in the BMA and volunteer for service overseas with the Bermuda contingent of the Caribbean Regiment.
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One of the first reasons why an owner chooses an Azimut yacht is nearly always beauty. Then, the intrinsic values of the product come into play: its comfort, safety features, level of technology and elegant living solutions. Finally, owners want something more between the time of making their choice and the purchase. They want the boatyard that builds the yacht of their dreams to be able to boast a significant history, to have consolidated a network of services, to reflect a successful image and, above all, to be a sound company.
In all these aspects, Azimut Yachts can deliver results and guarantees of a true industry leader.
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On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re delving into two recent farm-sim RPGs, exploring if they bring anything new to the genre.
First, Niki takes us through the remaster/remake of the classic DS farm-sim Rune Factory 3 Special. Is there anything genuinely special about it, or should you stick with more recent entries of the series? Following that, Sam visits the enchanting universe of Fae Farm. Does it set itself apart in the saturated market of farming simulations, or do the numerous bugs salt the fields for the future of this title? Finally, our panel takes a moment to consider the influence of the original SNES Harvest Moon. How has this classic shaped the farm-sim genre, and what traces of its legacy can be found in modern titles?
Featuring: Jono Logan, Niki Fakhoori, and Sam-James Gordon; Edited by Jono Logan
Listen and subscribe where you please, and leave a rating if you can! Email us your feedback: firstname.lastname@example.org
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The Biden administration is being sued this week by major U.S. oil companies due to an indefinite pause on new oil and natural gas leases on public lands or in offshore waters.
The lawsuit, which was filed on Monday in the Western District of Louisiana, is being led by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and 11 other oil industry trade groups who argue that the Interior Department has failed to satisfy procedural requirements and disregarded congressional mandates for holding lease sales.
Implemented by the Secretary of the Interior, the halt on the fossil fuel oil and gas lease sales was in direct response to Section 208 of President Biden’s Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” issued on January 27, 2021.
Section 208 instructs the Secretary of the Interior to “pause new oil and natural gas leases on public lands or in offshore waters pending completion of a comprehensive review and reconsideration of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices.”
This was a move that contributed to the destruction of American energy independence achieved by President Trump.
In June, Judge Terry Doughty, blocked Biden’s pause on issuing new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, which prevented his administration from proceeding on one of its most drastic policies to combat climate change.
API Chief Legal Officer Paul Afonso said in a statement, “The law is clear: the department must hold lease sales and provide a justification for significant policy changes. They have yet to meet these requirements in the eight months since instituting a federal leasing pause, which continues to create uncertainty for U.S. natural gas and oil producers.”
The formal review, which began in March, was said to be completed by the “early summer.” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland told a Congressional committee in late July that it was coming “very soon.”
The Biden Administration started the pause on drilling in January 2021, pending a review of the environmental impact of fossil fuels and its value to taxpayers. Biden’s agenda aims to have Americans off of fossil fuel use by the year 2050.
Although Biden has slowed down certain aspects of the oil industry, companies are still able to receive permits to drill and develop oil and gas on existing leases. Officials at the Interior Department have continued to stress that U.S. companies may continue to develop oil and gas on federal lands during the pause on new leasing.
“We are complying with the court order right now. As we speak, the department is working,” said Haaland in July. “As I mentioned, there’s a lot of work that goes into even having a lease sale and so they are complying with the court order.”
Despite the Biden administration’s confirmation that it is complying with the federal court’s ruling, oil companies have not been permitted to engage in new lease sales.
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President Donald Trump announced that he would not be endorsing state Attorney General Mark Brnovich, R-Ariz., for U.S. Senate.
Trump claimed the state attorney general received “massive information on the fraud and so-called ‘irregularities'” that reportedly took place during Arizona’s 2020 presidential election. However, Trump accused Brnovich of “doing nothing” rather than going after those who committed the “election crimes.”
“Attorney General Brnovich of Arizona was given massive information on the fraud and so-called ‘irregularities’ that took place in the 2020 Presidential Election,” Trump wrote in a statement on Monday.
He continued, “Well, he did a report, and he recites some of the many horrible things that happened in that very dark period of American history but, rather than go after the people that committed these election crimes, it looks like he is just going to ‘kick the can down the road’ and stay in the middle path of non-controversy.”
Brnovich published a 12-page interim report earlier this month highlighting examples of election irregularities, including 100,000 to 200,000 ballots in Maricopa County reportedly being transported without the proper chain of custody procedures.
His report also cited “instances of election fraud by individuals who have been or will be prosecuted” for election crimes, though he did not specifically name who would be prosecuted.
The 45th president attested that people were upset with Brnovich because he “states the problem” without doing anything to solve it because he wants to be “politically correct.” He also criticized Brnovich for the “endless” amount of time it took for him to investigate the 2020 election.
Trump concluded that “Arizona has some very good people running for election to the U.S. Senate” and that he would be making an endorsement “in the not too distant future.”
The 45th president’s statement dealt a massive blow to Brnovich, who had been vying for Trump’s endorsement since he announced his campaign. However, this is not the first time Trump has criticized Brnovich for his slow-moving investigation into the election. Before his candidacy last June, Trump declared that Brnovich needed to “step it up.”
Brnovich also initially defended the integrity of Arizona’s 2020 election results and declared Joe Biden the winner of the state’s electoral votes, despite reports of election discrepancies.
Arizona’s Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive elections in the country. In addition to Brnovich, Republican candidates include businessman Jim Lamon, Thiel Foundation president Blake Masters, former Arizona Adjutant General Mick McGuire, and Arizona Corporation Commissioner Justin Olson.
Arizona’s primaries are scheduled to take place on Aug. 2. The winner of the Republican primaries will face off against incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly on Nov. 8.
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The majority of Rubrik customers take advantage of our CloudOut capability to archive backup data to a public cloud service provider, often as a replacement for tape. Cloud offers better response times than tape in the event that you must restore data from archive. This solution provides a cost-effective approach and reliable long-term retention.
Through the lens of Zaffre Fashion Group (Zaffre), our own field-tested fictional enterprise based on how customers commonly use our product, we’ll examine how a CloudOut to Amazon S3 solution can be architected.
As part of their cloud-first strategy, Zaffre leverages CloudOut to support compliance, eliminate tape, and meet long-term retention requirements. Cloud adoption efforts began in 2017 by selecting AWS as the cloud archive location to store on-premises data for a regulatory period.
The long-term retention location is specified as a cloud archive within the Rubrik SLA Domain. This means that once a workload is protected, Rubrik automatically ensures that:
- Snapshots that have exceeded their local retention threshold are marked for archive.
- Snapshots and metadata are uploaded to the archive location.
- Snapshots are marked for expiry once the archive retention threshold is exceeded.
- Archive consolidation efficiently manages and removes expired snapshots.
The following SLA Domain configuration demonstrates how Zaffre’s IT staff meets the service level agreement retention requirements.
The solution covered in this post meets all of the stakeholder’s functional requirements, including:
- Recovery time from archive should not exceed the maximum tolerable downtime for applications.
- Solution should allow for a single file to be retrieved from cloud archive to minimize egress charges.
- Amazon S3 bucket designated for long-term retention should not be used for any other purpose.
- Precautions should be taken to limit access to the Amazon S3 bucket.
- Data should be encrypted both in-flight and at-rest.
- Resource deployment, configuration, and state should be managed using infrastructure as code principles.
Let’s take a look at how Zaffre meets these requirements. A sample configuration for this solution can be found on GitHub.
In order to standardize the automation framework across multiple cloud platforms as well as Rubrik, Zaffre selected Terraform as their automation tool. Keep in mind that there are a number of automation tools that could be used to fulfill this requirement. A later post will cover the automation options in more detail.
Amazon S3 was selected for the storage type, allowing users to instantly search for files across all snapshots, including those in the cloud archive. This design decision delivers rapid file-level recovery for all points in time. The CloudOut design is modular and capable of being provisioned any number of times within a single region and across regions. Therefore, it is important to tag everything and ensure a consistent naming standard.
Zaffre applies tags to map cloud resources to cost allocation and associated business logic, such as a Rubrik SLA Domain. The naming scheme designates in which region this IaaS layer is deployed, as indicated by the usw1 suffix. The mabel prefix indicates which application stack will be archived to the Amazon S3 bucket. The tag specifies use case and environmental information.
The following graphic demonstrates a logical overview of the CloudOut solution. The required design elements for a CloudOut solution include an IAM User, policies limiting access, data encryption keys, an Amazon S3 bucket, and a Rubrik cluster.
Zaffre’s access design adheres to the principles of least privilege. This means that the AWS IAM service account used in our design is specifically dedicated for CloudOut operations. The IAM policies contain only the exact permissions required for these operations. The account is limited in scope to:
- Access resources within a single region.
- Access only the specific resources needed for CloudOut for a single Rubrik cluster.
- Encrypt/decrypt operations, but cannot manage the key itself.
This diagram provides a visual representation of the access infrastructure.
It’s important to take all precautions to secure an Amazon S3 bucket. Zaffre has selected to enable the Block Public Access policy to prevent any other access to the bucket. Versioning is not supported by Rubrik because it does not allow snapshot deletion and is therefore not enabled on the Amazon S3 bucket. This screenshot demonstrates the bucket configurations:
For more CloudOut hardening considerations, be sure to check out the Security Hardening Rubrik CloudOut for AWS technical white paper.
Rubrik CloudOut performs client-side encryption of the archival data in one of two ways: through AWS KMS integration or using a user-created RSA key. For this solution, Zaffre selected to use AWS KMS, opting for customer-managed encryption keys (CMK). Because AWS KMS does not reveal the key-encryption keys that are being used to encrypt the data to the user, the only known entity to the user is the CMK ID. The design also incorporates key aliases to further abstract away the underlying CMK.
AWS KMS provides granular separation of duties, enabling the choice of which IAM user manages key administration versus routine usage. The service account, mabel-iam-svc-usw1, has user access to the CMK, mabel-kms-s3-usw1. This means that the service account can be used for cryptographic operations only; key rotation is automated using a separate workflow that rotates all keys on a scheduled basis. For more information about encrypting data in an AWS S3 bucket, take a look at “Encrypting Your Data in the Cloud: Rubrik CloudOut with Amazon S3.”
Zaffre’s solution includes the use of Rubrik Archive Consolidation, which efficiently deletes expired snapshots by consolidating expired snapshot sub-chains into unexpired snapshots. This feature must be enabled within the advanced settings of the cloud archive location. In the same location, users must also configure Cloud Compute settings by specifying the VPC, Subnet, and Security Groups where Rubrik Bolt instances can be launched on-demand to perform consolidation. Bolt is a lightweight on-demand instance spun up to provide compute capabilities in the cloud to run Archive Consolidation.
In this case, Zaffre selected to use a private subnet within an existing VPC used for IaaS services supporting the Mabel application stack. However, a new security group for Bolt is provisioned specifically to allow ports TCP 2002 and 7780, as shown in the following image.
The last design consideration is around monitoring, logging, and auditing. Despite best efforts to adhere to least privilege principles, attackers will always try to access data. CloudTrail can be used to monitor the S3 bucket used as an archive location. Server Access Logging is also enabled on the bucket for a more log/text-based delivery.
This post walked you through a sample solution architecture for CloudOut to Amazon S3. CloudOut provides automated data lifecycle management for long-term retention of data in S3. Rubrik’s ability to do file-level retrieval from archive and features like archive consolidation ensures that Zaffre’s design leverages cloud in the most efficient and economical manner. Lastly, and most importantly, all of this can and should be automated.
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SABA School Uniforms Information
SABA does require school uniforms for our students. We believe uniforms help our students stay focused on class, reduce stigmas and bullying about clothing, and encourage SABA pride!
These are a few of the uniform pieces we offer including recreational SABA gear that families can wear as well!
Visit our SABA Apparel Shop to get your son's uniforms for the school year and your reactional SABA swag!
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Sabetha Community Hospital
Critical Access HospitalSabetha Community Hospital is a 25-bed critical access facility providing acute care including obstetrics, skilled care, home health, swing bed and hospice, and a broad range of outpatient services. The local medical staff consists of five Family Practice Physicians, one Physician's Assistant, and two Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. SCH is a Level IV Trauma Center, and the Hospital and Medical Staff maintain working relationships with the closest tertiary care centers, so that transfers of complicated cases are handled smoothly. The Sabetha Community Hospital provides round-the-clock acute care for all your medical needs.
Our MissionDedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.
Our VisionEmpowering communities through accessible and innovative healthcare. Our vision is to be a beacon of health and wellness, serving the diverse needs of rural northeast Kansas with excellence, compassion, and a commitment to improving lives. Together, we strive to create a healthier tomorrow for our communities, one person at a time.
Our ValuesDignity, Service, Excellence, and Responsibility
Our Services IncludeThe Sabetha Community Hospital provides round-the-clock acute care for all your medical needs from delivering newborn babies to caring for victims of accident or disease.
- 24/7 onsite medical staff who work with your personal primary care physician
- 25-Bed Critical Care Access hospital
- A medical team that includes physicians, social workers, chaplain, registered dietitian, rehabilitation therapists, and pharmacist
- A licensed nursing staff specially trained in acute and swing bed care.
- State-of-the-art acute medical care, including telemetry, I.V. antibiotic therapy, nutrition, wound management, blood transfusions, I.V. therapy, and pain management.
- A high nurse-to-patient ratio
- A high degree of patient satisfaction
- Free parking
Patients at Sabetha Community Hospital can be admitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our team is ready from the minute you walk in the door to offer the best possible care with a hometown touch.
Outpatient ServicesSabetha Community Hospital has developed and utilized many specialty services out of the Topeka area. Physicians specializing in Audiology, Urology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Allergy, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology Surgery, and Podiatry are available at clinics each month. The Mobile Diagnostic Services that are available include Nuclear Medicine and a parked MRI.
Specialized services provided in-house include Radiology, CT, Osteoporosis Screening, Diabetes Education, Audiology, Speech Pathology, Laboratory, Echocardiography, Ultrasound, non-invasive Vascular testing, Digital Mammography, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Home Health and Hospice services, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Assessment Services, and Physical Therapy. The hospital also boasts a blood bank, isolation rooms, Corporate Wellness program, one day observation care, a hospital pharmacy, the Sabetha Family Practice, and a partnership with DaVita Dialysis.
The Sabetha Community Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of health and care to our communities. "Click Here" to learn more about one of our other services.
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Cal Expo is pleased to invite the community to celebrate July 4th at Cal Expo at the Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand. Bring the family, enjoy live music, have a picnic, and see the best fireworks show in the city.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the event ends at 10:00 p.m.
Live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m.
Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand at Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
Please enter through Blue Gate at Challenge Way and Exposition Blvd.
106.5 The End is the radio partner for July 4th at Cal Expo. The fireworks are courtesy of the City and County of Sacramento and Cal Expo. Other sponsors include Coca-Cola, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Welk Resorts, and Caltrans.
- 5:30 p.m. – World of Dance U-Jam
- 6:00 p.m. – National Lines
- 7:30 p.m. – World of Dance U-Jam
- 8:30 p.m. – Rachel Steele
- 9:30 p.m. – National Anthem performed by Rachel Steele
- 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks Show by Pyro Engineering
General Admission: FREE
Reserved Seats: $10
To coordinate morning coverage please contact Sabrina Washington, Media Director at email@example.com or (510)378-0822. To coordinate evening coverage please contact Darla Givens, Media Director at firstname.lastname@example.org or (916)247-2060.
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Edward L Felix, MD, Daniel E Swartz, MD. Advanced Bariatric Centers of California
The role of synthetic or biologic mesh to reinforce or close the hiatus during Nissen fundoplication has become controversial. A randomized study has shown it to be beneficial for para-esophageal hernia repair, but at what risk. Some have suggested that the potential risk of a serious complication from mesh (synthetic and biologic) around the hiatus is greater than the risk of failure of a repair without mesh.
Our video demonstrates a complication, not previously reported, that was the direct result of a biologic mesh used to reinforce a hiatal closure during a routine Nissen fundoplication. The patient developed severe intractable dysphagia following the initial repair that utilized a biologic mesh anchored to the crus with spiral tacks. After multiple attempts at conservative management, the patient was laparoscoped. The etiology of the obstruction was revealed at surgery and treated with a successful outcome.
The patient developed a sterile abscess surrounding the esophagus as a result of the patient’s reaction to a biologic mesh. The video demonstrates the technique used to safely dissect out the abscess and scar tissue in order to relieve the patient’s dysphagia. The potential severity of this complication is well demonstrated by the video. Questions are posed however about the true incidence and severity of complications resulting from the use of even biologic meshes. Further studies are suggested to evaluate the role of mesh around the hiatus.
Program Number: V046
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https://www.sages.org/meetings/annual-meeting/abstracts-archive/a-complication-of-biologic-mesh-following-nissen-fundoplication/
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Clay M Merritt, DO, Joshua C Dilday, DO, Eric P Ahnfeldt, DO, FACS, FASMBS. William Beaumont Army Medical Center
The SpyGlass DS system (SpyGlass™, Boston Scientific Corp, Marlborough, MA, USA) is a single use/single operator system designed to aid endoscopic procedures of the pancreaticobiliary system. Specifically, it permits direct visualization of ductal structures and provides many options for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Given the ease of use, we report that the SpyGlass DS system can be utilized for common bile duct exploration and intervention via a trans-cystic duct approach during robotic cholecystectomy.
The SpyGlass DS System is normally used alongside a duodenoscope for visual cholangiopancreatography. We report the first robotic cholecystectomy with common bile duct exploration using the trans-cystic duct approach and the SpyGlass DS System. The system produces a digital image of good quality, a very mobile four-way working tip, a working port for passage of accessory instruments/catheters and dedicated irrigation and suction channels.
A da Vinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA) robotic cholecystectomy with common bile duct exploration via a trans-cystic duct approach using the SpyGlass DS system was performed on a 52 year old male status post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) who had a one centimeter gallbladder polyp, hyperbilirubinemia with a dilated common bile duct to eight millimeters and evidence of distal common duct stenosis on preoperative MRCP. Due to RYGB anatomy, per oral ERCP is prohibitively difficult and alternative biliary access is often required (e.g., trans-hepatic cholangiography or laparoscopic assisted trans-gastric ERCP). We successfully cannulated the cystic duct with the SpyGlass DS and performed digital image cholangioscopy as well as traditional fluoroscopic cholangiography of the common bile duct without undocking the robot. We visualized, forcep biopsied, and balloon dilated a benign distal common bile duct stricture.
We report the first robotic cholecystectomy with common bile duct exploration using the trans-cystic duct approach and the SpyGlass DS System. General surgeons may find this approach to common duct exploration appealing for a patient status post RYGB presenting with biliary ductal pathology. We also propose this approach is of significant value in limited access institutions without ERCP capability or coverage.
Presented at the SAGES 2017 Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.
Abstract ID: 98823
Program Number: ETP735
Presentation Session: Emerging Technology Poster Session (Non CME)
Presentation Type: Poster
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Before starting to fill in the form below, please read the document
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Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery, Book 4
It’s not hard to find a family member who wanted to kill the gold-digging third wife. The trick is finding one who didn’t.
Libby Ballard, director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, can’t believe her good luck. Cordell Calhoun, the king of spicy fried chicken, is celebrating his 70th birthday by returning to his hometown to donate to several organizations, including the museum.
But tensions run high when Cordell insists on inviting his entire family, including his two ex-wives, their offspring, and his young third wife, Brittany, to the donor reception at the museum. The family dynamic is a ticking time bomb, and it’s only a matter of minutes before someone explodes.
Libby’s caught in the middle of the family drama but determined to make the event a success. Determined, that is, until Brittany drops dead at the reception.
With the police veering off in the wrong direction and each faction of the family pointing fingers at the other, Libby realizes she needs to step in to solve the mystery, bring the culprit to justice, and clear the museum’s name.
But in a situation rife with secrets and deceit, she’ll need to tread carefully, or she may become the next victim in a deadly family feud.
Join Libby, her golden retriever, and their friends as they try to unmask the killer!
If you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love this series!
This is a clean read with no profanity, sex, or graphic violence.
Read an Excerpt
Friday, February 23
“This upcoming donor reception might be the death of me.” I looked up, swallowed back my dread, and once again started climbing the ladder.
As director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, much of my job was fundraising, but the gift we were preparing to recognize at the reception had come as a complete surprise. I’d been pulling the event together amid hosting four school groups that had arranged months ago to visit the museum.
Whenever I had a snippet of time, I worked on a PowerPoint presentation about what the donor’s gift would mean for the museum, polished a press release to send out the day after the reception, or called to confirm details like the rented tables, chairs, and linens. Of course, I was incredibly grateful for the gift, but if I had to deal with one more special request from the donor’s wife—
“What is this, Libby, your fourth attempt to get these curtains rehung?” Alice VanMeter, who was holding the ladder, gestured to the teal, floor-to-ceiling draperies. Alice, the president of the museum’s board and its number one volunteer, had been invaluable over the past week.
“Fifth. I thought we had it last time, but that bulge at the top left makes me think one of the curtain hooks is loose.”
Back when the museum had been built as a private home in 1920, the room we were in had been an upstairs den. It was a nice size, and it had a lovely historic fireplace and large, tall windows.
When my staff and I cleaned out the room in preparation for the reception, we got rid of dozens of outdated displays, as well as boxes of useless files from the 1970s.
In the process of hauling one of those boxes, I bumped into the curtains. Dust billowed out and dead spiders rained down. Dead spiders were, of course, better than live ones, which really, really gave me the creeps, but dry cleaning those curtains had been essential. As old as they were, we were lucky they hadn’t disintegrated.
Unfortunately, taking down those curtains was a lot easier than putting them back up, especially because this room, like all the rooms on the second floor of the museum, had twelve-foot ceilings.
I went up another step on the wooden ladder, and it creaked.
I froze for a second, but the ladder seemed fine.
A blurry image of my pale face and dark hair reflected back at me in the window. I looked past it, at the cold, dreary day outside. It was getting dark, and we needed to get this finished. Besides, I was almost there.
I climbed a step higher, up past the point where I felt comfortable. Really, this was not what I’d envisioned when I’d chosen a career working in museums.
But being the director of a small-town history museum in southern Missouri involved all sorts of unusual tasks, a few of them unpleasant. Those were tasks I was willing to do, though, if it meant the museum would receive a large check from a donor. After all, it was my name, Libby Ballard, that was listed on the museum’s website as the director.
And as a director who’d been at the museum less than a year, a director trying to rebuild her life at age thirty-three after going through an ugly divorce and having her previous museum position sabotaged by her ex-husband, I was doubly motivated to make this job a success.
Finally, I was high enough on the ladder. I clutched the side rail with one hand and stretched my other arm up, reaching for the top of the teal velvet curtain so I could release the hooks between the loose one and the edge of the panel. There was no way to fix one hook in the middle. I had to go back to the problem and work my way out and—
A scream reverberated through the second floor.
I jerked back.
The ladder wobbled.
My heart raced, and I squawked out a weak yelp as I tried to climb down. If I fell, the curtains would be the least of my worries.
“I’ve got you,” Alice yelled.
The ladder stopped moving.
“I’m so sorry,” she said. “That scream distracted me, and I let go.”
“Thank you for recovering so quickly.” I clung to the side rails of the ladder, gasping for breath. Still shaky, I made my way back to the floor. “But what on earth is going on?”
“It sounded like Imani, but are you sure you’re all right?” Alice’s brown eyes narrowed, and she looked me up and down.
“I’m fine, because of you.” I held my arms out, displaying that I was uninjured.
“Thank goodness.” Alice rested a hand on my shoulder.
Although the stylish cut of her chin-length brown hair made her appear younger, Alice was fifty-six, old enough to be my mom. One of the most nurturing people I’d ever known, she was not only vital to the museum, she was also a dear friend. Simply hearing the caring in her voice helped slow my heart rate back to normal.
“We’d better check on Imani,” I said. “I hope she didn’t get a call saying there was something wrong with the baby.” Imani Jones, the museum’s education coordinator, had only returned from maternity leave two weeks ago. Little Laila was three months old and, without question, the cutest baby I’d ever seen.
“Laila’s fine,” Imani said as she walked in from the hall. “Sorry I screamed. I just got so frustrated.” She shoved her Bluetooth earbuds into the pocket of her vintage sixties avocado green minidress. “The baby was up for hours last night, and I’m running on fumes.”
If I had to guess, I’d say Imani had been listening to music, and had no idea that her cry almost made me fall.
She planted her hands on her hips. “The problem—once again—is the current Mrs. Cordell Calhoun.”
I rolled my eyes. Her again. No wonder Imani was upset. Brittany Calhoun was the worst potential donor, or spouse of a potential donor, I’d encountered in a decade of museum work. “What does Brittany want now?”
“She’s started a new ‘health regimen.’” Imani put air quotes around the words, then drew her box braids together with both hands and pulled them over one shoulder. “She emailed and changed her menu request for the third time in less than a week. Now she says she wants a vegan meal.” Imani’s long eyelashes brushed her cheeks as she closed her eyes for a moment and drew in a deep breath. “The caterer is going to have a fit. Just yesterday, they were finally able to source the ethically raised specialty fish she wanted.”
“Oh, brother.” I wasn’t sure how much more of this woman the museum could take. Brittany, the third wife of Cordell Calhoun, the donor we were honoring, created new problems almost daily for the reception we were planning.
“Cordell is an idiot.” Rodney Grant, the museum’s curator, carried in a cardboard box and set it on one of the round tables the rental company had delivered yesterday. “I brought up the rest of those centerpieces, Alice.”
Rodney, who was in his early sixties, had a knee replacement done last August. It had taken a while to get his mobility back, but these days, he seemed to delight in what he referred to as his new lease on life, always looking for another way to be active.
Though the rest of us had only recently met Cordell and Brittany, Rodney was, in a way, related to them. His older sister had been Cordell’s first wife.
He shook his head, and the light glinted off his gray hair. “The man made his money selling spicy fried chicken and extra-flaky biscuits. What was he thinking, marrying a woman who won’t eat meat or carbs?”
“What was he thinking?” Imani let out an unladylike snort. “Brittany is twenty-eight, gorgeous, and built like a Barbie doll. The man’s about to celebrate his seventieth birthday, and they’ve been married, what, a year? There was no thinking involved when he proposed.”
I had to agree. If I thought too long about the fact that Cordell had married a woman young enough to be his granddaughter, it made my skin crawl. And Brittany was the poster girl for the phrase Trophy Wife. As well as a few other less polite phrases.
I turned to Imani. “Beg if you must when you talk to the caterer. One way or another, we need everybody happy at this reception.” Cordell’s donation would take the museum’s capital campaign past the goal for a much-needed elevator, and it would fund the remodeling of the room we were standing in, a large space on the second floor we’d be able to use for a display area once the elevator allowed accessibility.
When we learned that Cordell planned to celebrate his seventieth birthday by donating to several organizations in Dogwood Springs, one of them the museum, we’d made plans to hold a reception here in his honor.
“I still say this event would have been easier if we’d held it at La Villetta,” Rodney said.
“It would have,” I agreed. “But the mayor worked out an events schedule for all the organizations receiving donations. As the smallest group, we got Monday night, when La Villetta is closed.” I was grateful I’d found a caterer who was available. Dogwood Springs had several upscale restaurants up and down Main Street, but only La Villetta had a separate room for private events.
“Well, at least I got the seating chart figured out,” Alice said.
“Thank you.” Once again, Alice was a lifesaver.
“Happy to help,” she said. “But Cordell’s insistence that his current wife, his two ex-wives, his children, and his adult grandson all attend the reception made seating arrangements a little tricky.”
“I’m telling you, this whole week is a bad idea.” Rodney’s lips thinned.
I went back up the ladder, this time with Alice firmly holding the base. “The mayor said that every time Cordell is honored during his birthday week here in Dogwood Springs, the family is expected to be in attendance.”
Not my idea of fun, but when the family patriarch was the king of a fried chicken empire that included more than three thousand fast-food restaurants nationwide, people tended to go along with his plans. “The only event that’s optional is the last day, March 1, the opening day of trout season, when Cordell plans to go fishing.”
“I only saw the entire family together once before, when Cordell’s mother died,” Rodney said. “People walked around like the cemetery had been planted with land mines, trying to avoid each other.”
I fixed the loose curtain hook, climbed back down, and gave the window a nod of approval. One thing, at least, was within my control.
“My sister and Cordell’s second wife hate each other, and they’ve passed that animosity along to their offspring,” Rodney explained. “The only thing they agree on is that they both hate Brittany even more.”
“I’m glad you told me all that before I did the seating chart,” Alice said. “I’ve got three tables, six chairs at each, and I had to fit in eight members of the family, including Cordell and Brittany. I tried to mix people up more, but I finally put each branch of the family at its own table, then filled in with members of the museum board and city council.”
“Where am I?” Imani asked.
Alice walked to her purse, which was sitting on a nearby table, pulled out a sheet of paper, and pointed to it. “You’re here, with Cordell’s second wife and her family. And Rodney, you’re here, with your sister.” She turned to me. “The head table is you, me, the mayor, the city council president, Cordell, and Brittany.”
I found my name on the seating chart. Oh, goody. A whole meal sitting by Brittany.
After a cocktail hour where the entire group of eighteen—including Brittany and six family members who hated her—was supposed to chat amiably.
What could possibly go wrong?
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May 20, 2013 Tuesday
I got an and email from Ashley Madison asking me to participate in an academic survey about online dating. I filled it out, then volunteered to be interviewed via email and had a fun back-and-forth with the grad student running it. If you missed the first part, click here. The second part is here. This is the third post.
From the grad student
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:56 PM
Note: this is a bulk blind copied message with a follow-up question. Make sure to hit REPLY and not “reply all.”
Many women “frequently process experiences and information through discussions with cohorts.” With an OP, the ability to discuss the experience or even the man himself is severely limited or sometimes eliminated. This can leave women “feeling slightly isolated.”
Is this the situation with you? If so, can you elaborate?
How do you handle this isolation?
Ph.D. Student, Sociology
Graduate Teaching Assistant
To the Grad Student
May 20, 2013
This is not my situation.
I am very lucky to have plenty of people to talk to. I can’t talk to everyone, but I have my sister, three local friends (two women and one man) and several online pals that I can talk with.
I am also
– in an online chat room on IRC for “cheaters” that is very supportive,
– participate in an online forum that is a wealth of information and
– email bloggers who write about Ashley Madison and other extra-marital adventures.
From: the grad student
May 14, 2013
oooh, tell me about the new guy?
1. What are all the ways an outside partner complicates your life?
To the grad student
May 20, 2013
The new guy is a fun – my best start ever! He asked me to lunch on our third text (usually takes at least a week or more). We had a great hug with some groping, then a fun discussion over lunch, then a walk by the river for “dessert.” We ended up necking like teenagers on a bench in the sunshine. Whee! He talked about a hotel… soon. We’ll see!
Q. What are all the ways an outside partner complicates your life?
– Made me realize what I was missing on the sex front
– Made me quieter. I was used to yammering away but now I have to filter, which is hard, so I talk a lot less.
– Makes me almost break in half sometimes missing him (facet of long-distance relationship)
– Makes me argue with myself about “cheating” even though Hubby doesn’t see it that way
– Taught me different rules about extra-marital relationships that are tough to take, that is doesn’t “go anywhere” or mean we’ll live happily ever after. It’s just passion and a confidante, and men never leaves their wives etc.
– Costs money I don’t have to fly to see him, eat out, buy him presents, upgrade my phone
– Makes my computer life way more tricky. Have to be super-careful not to leave my screen open at work, not to email things to the wrong places or text him when his wife might see it etc.
– Takes me longer to get things done in my regular life because I am writing to him, thinking of him, reading things looking to see if they’d be good to send him, watching p0rn to see if he might like it
– Makes me lead a “double life” and distances me from my friends because I can’t tell them the big news in my life
– We can’t share the big days like holidays or important family events. I really needed him at my dad’s funeral. There was no way he could get away to come. He could have appeared – my family would’ve welcomed him, but he couldn’t find an excuse for a trip that his wife would buy
– We take risks that worry me. Every time we’re in a car I wonder what would happen if we had an accident…
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You've been employed at a public facility. You enjoy assisting the resident physician with patient care. You may have grown fond of the location but need money to pay…continue reading
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A behavior warning letter is a type of letter issued to the employee by the employer or the management notifying the employee that they had violated a company policy. It is often called as a written warning, a letter of reprimand, a disciplinary form, and/or an employee warning notice. The behavior warning letter is a form of documentation to inform the employee that their action is unacceptable, and also states the consequences connected with the violation. The word violation is also called an offense.
The behavior warning letter is typically part of a company’s disciplinary action plan or process. Usually, when an employee commits an offense or a violation, the company issues first a verbal warning. A written warning follows next if the same offense is committed by the same employee. Then a final written warning follows if the employee repeated the same offense, and often followed by termination, if necessary. Before any of these takes place, employees are typically informed upfront or were made aware during the hiring process what are the company’s policies, and all of these policies are usually found in the company’s or employee’s handbook.
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The behavior warning letter comprises several different parts, making a timeline chart of the offense committed. The overall purpose of the behavior warning letter is to explain what has been violated and what are the corresponding consequences. Here are the following items that are usually found in the warning letter:
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The next thing an employer needs to do after exhausting the verbal warning process, and yet again the employee repeated the offense, is to make a behavior warning letter. How do you write one up? Rule of thumb is to make a letter that is concise and straightforward. Don’t use long sentences. Go straight to the point. The explanation should be clear on what was the employee’s wrongful conduct or behavior, and what are the corresponding disciplinary actions.
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The employee whose behavior warning letter is addressed should be made aware of the consequences and actions that will be taken as a punishment for the unacceptable conduct or behavior. List down the appropriate measure the company will be taking related to the employee’s violation. Describe the impact of the violation to the company or the other employees.
Write down the date when was the verbal warning given in relation to the violation so that it can be justified why the employee will be receiving warning letter. It should also include a sample brief statement what further disciplinary actions will be taken if the same violation is repeated. In the same note, allow the employee to respond to the letter by giving a time period for the response. It could either be agreed upon as a form of a letter or a meeting with the employer or with the manager. You could also offer solutions, how the employee can improve their situation or make amendments.
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All kinds of warnings should be taken seriously and should not be easily dismissed. Think of it as a step towards the termination process. But, of course, termination is preventable as long as the employee shows signs of improvement and tries not to do the same act of violation again.
How do you respond when you’re an employee and you receive a behavior warning letter?
Remain calm. Remember that all kinds of process, even that of a disciplinary action, would always go through due process that includes an investigation and a chance for you to respond. You can always ask for some legal advice from a lawyer on how to go about answering the behavior warning letter. Or if you’re asked to respond verbally in a committee hearing or a meeting with the managers, you can ask for a lawyer to accompany you to such a meeting to make sure that someone will guide you on how to respond.
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What comes next after receiving a behavior warning letter?
The employee is given a certain time period to respond to the behavior warning letter, or is given a chance to make some amendments. If the same offense is committed again, the offense will then be considered as a serious offense, and the employee can be suspended while further investigation is being made.
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Education is the backbone of our business.
With more than 25 years as consulting agronomists, we provide environmental consultation services that integrate alternative turf management methods and products into your traditional agronomic program.
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E-mail The Sanctuary your agronomic program questions. We also offer a fill line of agronomic services and site visits.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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YES! Cinnamon is a Superfood.
Sure it’s common, but don’t let that deceive you. You may have put it on toast as a kid and possibly took Cinnamon for granted. But it's a staple; if we had to relocate to the moon for 5 years and could only take 50 edible things, Cinnamon would be on the list!
Cinnamon has stood the test of time throughout many health and healing traditions. From Asia to the Americas, healers, intuitive doctors, and Shamans have used Cinnamon for a wide variety of ailments. In Chinese medicine it’s widely revered for its overall warming qualities, and its ability to help balance blood sugar levels. Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of India, often uses Cinnamon to stimulate circulation as well as to increase the bioavailability of other herbs. Ayurvedic healers prescribe remedies based on an individual’s Dosha. Ayurveda views Cinnamon as beneficial for people who are primarily the Kapha type (characterized as sturdy, heavy, calm, slow and moist) and the Vata type (thin, cold, prone to nervousness) since Cinnamon tends to have a heating and energizing effect. People who belong to the Pitta type (fiery, oily, sharp) can partake of Cinnamon in moderation.
- 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon per day can lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL).
- Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.
- Cinnamon has antifungal properties, and it’s been said that candida cannot live in a Cinnamon environment.
- Cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
- In Ayurveda, Cinnamon is considered the best botanical to balance the excess Kapha effect of dairy products.
- Honey and Cinnamon combined have been found to relieve arthritis pain.
- When added to food, Cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
- Cinnamon can also help stabilize blood sugar (which is great for weight loss).
- Cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
- Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.
Like many foods and spices, there’s no need to go overboard and eat 3 tablespoons all at once.
It’s generally better to use Cinnamon in quantities ranging from a 1/4 teaspoon to one teaspoon per day.
Love your Body! Love Everybody!
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Now Enrolling for the 2022 - 2023 School Year!
Friday, May 27th, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools (SASCS) is accepting applications for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Experience how we build success, One Atom at a time at our tuition-free charter school.
At SASCS, students will receive individual attention through small class sizes, have opportunities for hands-on, minds-on learning experiences in a STEM environment, and become college-ready.
Through SASCS' small class sizes (and a small school environment), we create a family atmosphere where all staff members know each other and students' by name; and can provide a safe and controlled environment for our students and staff members.
SASCS offers a glocal educational experience that allows its students to think globally and act locally through character education, mentorship programs, community service, field trips and activities, and various citizenship programs. These programs include inviting community leaders to speak with the students, community service drives, zero-tolerance bullying programs, and more. At all K-12 levels, the school has a diverse student population from various backgrounds, races, and countries, resulting in a small-world community to promote its global and local educational mission.
What sets SASCS apart from other schools in the area are the Home Visits. We believe that teachers, parents, and the environment affect students' success and performance. Therefore, parental involvement is a significant part of our school's strategic goal. Teachers perform home visits to understand the students' problems and abilities to create a better triad of parent-student-teacher relationships. During home visits, teachers encourage parents to take an active role in their student's learning at home.
We invite you to please click here to apply today! We are Many Atoms, One Family.
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Uptown Charlotte is one of the more controversial neighborhoods in the Queen City. Why? Because it’s called “uptown” when in most other cities it would be known as downtown. Still, whatever you call it, Uptown Charlotte remains an exciting place to live and visit.
Why is downtown Charlotte NC called Uptown? Apparently, it’s because it’s up a slope. Back in the day when people were coming here to trade goods and industry was just beginning to thrive, you had to walk up to get to the center of Charlotte. Now that we drive everywhere, we can barely tell there’s an incline. However, if you’re a Charlotte runner doing one of the courses through Charlotte uptown, you can attest to those hills!
Living in Uptown Charlotte NC doesn’t require that you run 8Ks on weekends though. For one thing, the city center is a very walkable area. At only 2.4 square miles, downtown Charlotte also has bike routes and bus service. Plus, there’s the light rail. And if none of that suits, you can easily find a rideshare scooter.
While you’re on the move, keep an eye peeled for the many pieces of public art. There are many distinct statues and sculptures — including the sparkling Firebird. Plus, new murals and street poetry are always being added to building facades. This all makes a self-guided art tour one of the many fun, free things to do in Uptown Charlotte.
You’d be hard-pressed to run out of things to do in Uptown Charlotte. Let’s start with sports: The Charlotte Knights stadium is a great place to enjoy a view of the downtown Charlotte skyline. You’ll be able to watch the local Minor League Baseball team, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
The baseball pitch is just a block up from the Panthers home stadium, which will in 2022 also be home to the new MLS expansion team, Charlotte FC. Basketball fans will want to catch the Hornets in action at the Spectrum Center. NASCAR fans will also enjoy being near the Hall of Fame. Connected to the city’s convention center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is also home to one of Charlotte’s holiday traditions — an outdoor skating rink.
Those who want to soak up Carolinas culture will want to visit the Levine Museum of the New South or the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. They’re both found on Tryon street, where you can also visit the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum Uptown, and the hands-on Discovery Place Science.
Those wanting to see live performances of theatre, dance, opera, or music are likely to start at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (BPAC). Spread out over several city center venues, BPAC is home to Opera Carolina, Charlotte Symphony, and Charlotte Ballet and welcomes touring productions too.
You can also see big-name touring acts at the Spectrum Center. Or check out some of the local acts performing at lounges such as The Imperial or at city restaurants.
Speaking of restaurants, the culinary scene is a big draw for Uptown Charlotte. You won’t have much trouble finding an Uptown restaurant Charlotte. The bigger issue is picking which one you want to try on any given night. Our top recommendations include:
Settling down in Uptown Charlotte is getting easier all the time. New building construction is regularly in the works. You’ll find first-time homeowners, condo dwellers, empty nesters, and families making a home in Charlotte downtown.
After all, Charlotte is one of the country’s fastest-growing metro areas. It’s also considered a millennial hub and has a multicultural population too. It’s primarily known as a banking city. Charlotte is also home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies. Plus, Charlotte has many award-winning public schools.
Looking for a new home in Uptown Charlotte? Saussy Burbank is an award-winning new home builder and developer in Charlotte, NC. We take great pride in designing and building unique, high-quality homes and townhomes in Charlotte, NC neighborhoods. Contact us today!
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Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you try to save money, it’s almost impossible to save enough to meet your financial goals? Something always seems to come up. Your car suddenly needs repairing, maybe your washing machine starts acting up, or sometimes, you just spend on something you never really needed.
However, there is still good news for you. There are hundreds of simple ways of saving money to get you closer to your financial goals. Let’s talk about a few of them!
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Before improving your savings, you first need to know and understand where you spend your money. Having an idea of your regular and essential expenses will allow you to know where and how you can save and spend less.
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If you can automate your savings, you will be saving without even thinking about it. Ask your employer or set up your own direct debit to save money without having to do anything.
5. Take Advantage of Retirement Plans
You should take advantage of the incentives offered by your employer. Retirement plans where your employer matches any contributions and a 401(k) should all be used to increase your savings as much as possible.
6. Avoid Name Brands
Opting for generic items at the store instead of going for the name brand is one of the simplest of ways to save money. Generic brands of products are usually just as good as name brands, with the only difference being how well marketed they are.
7. Think of Costs as Hours Worked Instead of Monetary Value
This psychological tip can help. Before purchasing an item, think of how many hours you worked to earn that much cash instead of just thinking about the money. For example, before purchasing those $70 sneakers, equate those 70 dollars to how many hours it would take you to earn that amount of money. Knowing how much time it took to earn those $70, you will know if those sneakers are worth it or not.
8. Drink Your Coffee at Home
Buying a $4-$5 coffee every day while you go to your workplace might not seem like much, but it all adds up to a lot! This does not mean you have to drink some cheap instant coffee every morning, but buying some good quality coffee beans and brewing it yourself at home will save you a whole lot of money in the long run.
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ASPEN BROWN JACKET
Short jacket made of soft fabric with wool in characteristic black & brown houndstooth. Big lined flaps ant the front, fastened with two press studs. Perfect as a stylish complement to sports and casual looks.
- Composition: 25% wool, 25% poliacrylic, 50% polyester
- Puller on the back
- Wide collar
- Fastened with two press studs
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Mississippi ICE Raid Separates Breastfeeding Mom From 4-Month-Old Daughter
An ICE raid ended in a mom being kept from her nursing infant
We’ve all heard the heartbreaking stories about families being separated at the border and the horrific conditions in the already overcrowded detention centers across the U.S. With the mass raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at Mississippi food-processing plants earlier this month resulting in 680 people being taken into custody, one story is emerging about a mom that was arrested leaving at home a four-month-old-baby who was still breastfeeding.
The mom, who was arrested at Koch Foods where she’d been working for four years, is currently being held in a Louisiana facility, away from her infant and two other children. Her husband is taking care of them while working and waiting to hear whether his wife will be deported. He, too, faces deportation from an earlier arrest but his hearing isn’t until 2021, the Clarion Ledger reported.
The baby girl had been breastfeeding up until her mother’s arrest, creating just one more gut-wrenching effect from her detainment. The father told the paper he’d only spoken to his wife once because she doesn’t have money for calls. “I will take care of the children and I will find out how the lawyers could help … so don’t worry,” he told her. “You are not alone.”
This latest raid again exposed the major gaps in ICE procedures when it comes to handling children and the repercussions the arrests have on the kids, many of whom are American citizens (as are this couple’s two older kids), at home. The surprise raid left many waiting at schools, daycares, and after-school activities with no one to pick them up.
The day following the raid, more than 200 students were missing from school, missing students, yet another outcome of their parents being taken from them with no notice as their worlds were turned upside down in the blink of an eye. “The population affected has pulled back,” the superintendent of the Scott County School District, told Buzzfeed News. “It has been tough for our teachers and all of our administrators. We love our kids. They are our kids. When you see kids hurting, you hurt, like when it’s your own children at home.”
She “had this lost look,” Dalila Reynoso, an advocate with Justice For Our Neighbors, told the newspaper after visiting the mom-of-three where she is being held. “She hasn’t seen her children. She doesn’t know what tomorrow will bring,” adding, “Why do we have a mother in a detention center with a baby that’s 4 months old and who is breastfeeding?”
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), head of the House Homeland Security Committee, lashed out at ICE chief Matthew Albence for mishandling the raid, calling it “another form of family separation” that President Trump has clearly intended by his actions when it comes to his handling of immigration. He also called the “chaos” of the raids for children outrageous and “unacceptable.”
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For three days, our stand was the Schmidbauer arena for intensive discussions, inspiring encounters and reunions with familiar and new faces in the industry. The fair offered the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading experts, companies and organisations from different countries and to learn from each other. We met new business partners, strengthened existing contacts and worked together on new solutions. Breakbulk Europe 2023 was a complete success for the Schmidbauer team.
We would like to sincerely thank all visitors who came to see us at Breakbulk Europe 2023. Special thanks also go to our dedicated team, who contributed to the success of this trade fair with passion and professionalism.
The Schmidbauer team is already looking forward to the next Breakbulk Europe, which will take place again in Rotterdam from 21 to 23 May. Save the Date!
More information here: Breakbulk Europe - The Largest Project Cargo & Breakbulk Event
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Bring your room to life with the addition of this modern Tectum Mini Black Freestanding Ventless Ethanol Fireplace. This freestanding ethanol fireplace is ventless, and it requires no chimney, no gas line, and no electric line. It offers clean-burning heat that will keep your warm and cozy for hours with just one refill. Its sleek black design fits in well in your modern decor and keeps the look streamlined and contemporary. This mini fireplace takes up very little room, yet puts out a lot of heat, helping you create a welcoming environment for family and guests. It puts out an approximate 6,000 BTUs of clean-burning heat without any mess or fuss.
Dimensions: 23.5″ x 23.5″ x 9″.
Product Weight: 33 Pounds.
Ventless – no chimney, no gas or electric lines required.
Easy or no maintenance required.
Freestanding – can be placed anywhere in your home (indoors & outdoors).
Capacity: 1.5 Liters.
Approximate burn time – 5 – 9 hours per refill.
Approximate BTU output – 6000.
What’s in the Box:
Tectum Mini Fireplace – 1 pc.
Ethanol Burner Insert (1.5 Liter) – 1 pc.
Damper Tool – 1 pc.
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PADI Open Water Diver Course As PADI’s entry level course for new scuba divers, the open water certification is one of our most popular. It involves comprehensive dive theory sessions, skills sessions in the pool, and four dives in open wate..
Everything the divemaster candidates need to start as a new PADI Pro, including Instructor and Divemaster Manuals, video material as a DVD package, DM slates and DSD cue cards, the Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Scuba Tune-Up workbook and more,..
The Avanti Quattro + non-vented fin exceeds the established performance of the traditional model thanks to the use of composite materials Tecralene, Thermoplastic Rubber that optimize efficiency. The Avanti Quattro + provide greater responsiveness an..
The combination of Optimized Pivoting Blade system (OPB) and Super Channel Thrust technology make the Volo Race the perfect fins for divers who want to increase their kick efficiency with minimum effort. The use of OPB for controlling and optimizing ..
Mares has always paid special attention and devotee's its self to ergonomic design. The material used in manufacturing Mares instruments boots, are highly shock resistant elastomer to protect the gauges accuracy and affords a secure grip in every sit..
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Trends in Residential Energy Consumption in Saudi Arabia with Particular Reference to the Eastern Province
Residential buildings are vital in the energy scenario of Saudi Arabia as they account for 52% of the total electricity consumption. The Eastern Province, due to its harsh weather conditions, is one of the most challenging areas in Saudi Arabia in terms of residential energy consumption. The province is vital also because of its large land area, accounting for almost one third of the entire country. This article investigates some of the important factors related to the residential energy consumption i.e. weather conditions, types of dwellings, building envelops, air-conditioning (A/C) systems and domestic appliances especially cooking ovens. The work is based upon an analysis of the actual monthly electricity consumption for 115 dwellings in Dhahran for the year 2012. The investigated buildings include 62 apartments, 28 villas, and 25 traditional houses. The annual average electricity consumption for the surveyed dwellings was found to be 176.5 kWh/m², a value higher than international energy-efficiency benchmarks. It is found that the use of mini-split A/C systems, thermal insulation and double-glazed windows can help reduce the electricity consumption by over 30%.
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Have a bite to eat and something to drink before you travel. Sundsvall Timrå Airport offers lighter fare as well as more hearty meals.
Restaurang Midlanda opens in the morning. The restaurant offers a special dish of the day or à la carte menu.
The restaurant is located outside of the security checkpoint:
Under eftermiddagarna har caféer öppet med ett mindre urval av mat och dryck.
Cafét är placerat före säkerhetskontrollen.
The Bistro offers a variety of dishes, sandwiches, wine and beer. You will also find a selection of books and magazines.
The bistro is located outside of the security checkpoint.
Hours of operation
The Bistro opens two hours before the scheduled departure of charter flights
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The MSME Ministry is looking to set up an export promotion cell this year to coordinate with other Departments and Export Promotion Councils for increasing shipments of products like khadi, leather and coir, and identify clusters that can export directly or through aggregators, a top official said.
The move will further streamline strategies aimed at boosting exports from micro, small and medium enterprises, considered a powerful engine of the country's economic growth, contributing around 45 per cent of the overall shipments from India.
"We are trying (that) in our Ministry there should be a cell which is going to coordinate and how we can bring in value and in every sector should also identify potential clusters," Secretary in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ministry, A K Panda, said recently.
According to him, the cell once established should identify potential clusters which can start exporting directly or through aggregators and export houses with the help of export promotion councils, adding "this is what we are going to do this year".
Sharing his outlook for coir and khadi exports, the MSME Secretary said while shipments from the Coir Board stood at Rs 2,500 crore in the 2017-18 fiscal, there is a "tremendous potential" in the coir sector.
Besides, he said, the ministry was expecting a "quantum jump" in the exports by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission this year from only around Rs 200 crore earlier, as they are expected to rise substantially. MSMEs account for about 85-90 per cent of leather exports, Panda said.
According to estimates, MSMEs contribute around 6.11 per cent to India's manufacturing GDP, 24.63 per cent to the GDP from service activities and 33.4 per cent to the manufacturing output.
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SafeSpace, with support from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, is expected to open an emergency shelter in the county soon. The shelter will enhance the already long list of services the non-profit organization provides to those who have suffered at the hands of domestic violence.
The organization once had an emergency shelter locally but had to close it due to hurricane damage sustained in the early 2000s. In the meantime, SafeSpace has continued to provide numerous services and outreach to adult victims and their children here in the county. Those seeking emergency shelter, however, had to travel to Martin County.
“SafeSpace was originally founded in Indian River County in 1979, and we are immensely grateful to the various community funders and donors who supported the expansion of our programs to now include a 19-bed emergency shelter to service area residents,” said SafeSpace CEO Dr. Teresa Albizu. “The unfortunate reality is that the COVID pandemic is creating an insidious rise in the incidence of domestic violence, and SafeSpace is committed to providing both residential and non-residential services to the hundreds of victims of domestic violence and their children who deserve to live a life free from violence.”
The shelter is made possible through the generous support of the Johns Island Foundation, Indian River Community Foundation, Impact 100 Indian River, Johns Island Community Service League, and the Indian River Club Community Association, Gabby Petito Foundation, along with donations from individuals.
However, it won’t open until it is adequately staffed. The Director of Operations at SafeSpace is actively setting up the team required to service the emergency shelter residents during the next four weeks.
Due to the nature of the shelter, its location remains confidential. Those seeking help are encouraged to call the SafeSpace hotline at (772) 288-7023. Staff will be able to assess the situation by evaluating the caller’s immediate safety and need for medical attention. Staff also help develop safety and escape plans, determine the need for law enforcement assistance, and determine eligibility for shelter and outreach services.
In the U.S., one in three women and one in four men have experienced a form of intimate partner violence. On average, four women are killed every day at the hand of their romantic partners. And more than 15 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year.
SafeSpace works to empower those in unsafe domestic situations, providing intervention, prevention, and advocacy services.
The organization operates emergency shelters – one in Martin County and the one soon-to-open in Indian River – a 24-hour hotline, adult education and counseling programs, shelter support groups, children’s shelter programs, youth outreach prevention programs, community, and professional programs, outreach advocate services, a child protection program, an injunction for protection program, an economic justice empowerment program, and event transportation.
SafeSpace also has an InVest – Intimate Violence Enhanced Service Team – a partnership of advocates and local law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff’s Office, that works to identify those who are at high risk for lethality and provide them with intensive service management and accountability.
To that end, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing grant funding to establish a position tasked solely with handling domestic violence cases and providing support. The agency also has two employees who serve on SafeSpace’s board of directors. The Sheriff’s Office also participates in SafeSpace events, including the annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.
SafeSpace, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is the only state-certified domestic violence center saving lives 24/7 and preventing domestic violence throughout the Treasure Coast of Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. It is the local area expert in providing domestic violence services and offers a safe haven to victims and their children as they seek refuge from physical and emotional abuse.
Call SafeSpace’s hotline at (772) 288-7023.
For more information about SafeSpace, visit www.SafeSpaceFL.org or call the administration number (772) 223-2399.
Want to work at the emergency shelter?
Current open positions include a Full-Time Adult Advocate, Full-time Child Advocate, and Full and Part-Time Assistant Advocates. For more information, contact the HR Manager, Sharon Stagner at email@example.com, or via phone at 772-223-2399.
Want to Help?
The emergency shelter has several needs as follows. Those wishing to donate may coordinate with SafeSpace by calling the administrative number (772) 223-2399.
Items they will need
- Personal Care Items: Shampoo and conditioner – including ethnic products, Deodorant, Hand soap, Razors, Feminine hygiene products, Lotions, Hairbrushes and combs, and Lice kits
- Masks, Hand sanitizer, and Gloves
- Kitchen Items: Cutlery including forks and spoons and Kitchenware including can openers, big bowls, pitchers, pots and pans
- Food Items: Peanut butter and jelly and kids snacks
- Children’s Items: Highchairs, Strollers – especially double strollers, Infant and toddler car seats, DVDs, Bassinets for co-sleeping, Baby and toddler bottles and cups, Infant tubs
- Baby supplies: food and formula, diapers and wipes, diaper bags, and pull-ups sizes 3T-5T
- Clothing including women’s socks and maternity items
- Bathroom items such as shower curtains, rugs, accessories, and towels
- Cleaning supplies: bleach, floor cleaners, window/mirror cleaner, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, cleaning spray and wipes, and air fresheners
- Arts and crafts supplies including paints and canvases, cork boards, and display boards
- And other miscellaneous items such as Pillows, DVD players, Umbrellas and ponchos, Adult bicycles and locks and children’s helmets, and gift cards for gas, Walmart, Walgreens, Publix, and Visa/Mastercard
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WHEN DOING THE RIGHT THING PAYS OFF: THE TED URBAN CASE
Doing the “right thing” can be very difficult. This is particularly true when the world seems to be saying otherwise. Such is the case of Ted Urban, who served for years as the General Counsel of regional broker Ferris Baker Watts, Inc. after public service on the staffs of the SEC and the CFTC. Facing a difficult and complex situation which ultimately resulted in a Ferris broker and client pleading guilty to federal criminal charges and the firm being sold, Mr. Urban did what he thought was the right for the firm. Ferris rewarded this by pushing him out as it struggled to survive. The U.S. Attorney’s Office investigated him. The SEC Enforcement division named Mr. Urban as a Respondent in an administrative proceeding, claiming he failed to properly supervise.
Perseverance pays. After years of struggling, an ALJ dismissed the charges against him – Mr. Urban had done everything he could for his firm – that is, the right thing. In the Matter of Theodore W. Urban, Adm. Proc. File No. 3-13655, Initial Decision (Sept. 8, 2010).
The difficulties Mr. Urban confronted at Ferris trace to January 2003 when Stephen Glantz was hired as a registered representative. Mr. Glantz was a big producer. He also had a history of customer complaints. Stephen Glantz brought a number of clients to the firm, including David Dadante and his IPOF Fund. Mr. Dadante was ultimately found to be running a Ponzi scheme. Prior to being transferred to Ferris, and after, his account traded heavily in the shares of Innotrac, a provider of order processing and fulfillment services.
Difficulties with Messrs. Dadante and Glantz began almost immediately. By April 2003 there were compliance concerns about their trading. Mr. Dadante was accumulating large positions in Innotrac, as were other accounts of Stephen Glantz. Eventually, IPOF had such a large position it triggered the poison pill at the company. The Fund also accumulated millions of dollars in margin debt, which at one point exceeded $18 million. The Ferris compliance department was concerned about possible manipulation.
While IPOF Fund built its position, Mr. Glantz traded shares of Innotrac in his other customer accounts. Through these accounts, he controlled a substantial block of Innotrac stock. The customers knew little about the trades, but did not object. While these positions were being built, the trading, at times, appeared to be manipulative.
As the firm reviewed the activities of Messrs. Glantz and Dadante, margin and trading restrictions were imposed on the IPOF account. Reviews of Mr. Glantz’s accounts were undertaken. At one point, Mr. Urban halted IPOF trading in Innotrac until the schedules required by Exchange Act Section 13(d) were prepared and filed. At another point, Mr. Urban prepared a memorandum expressing concern about what appeared to be a lack of supervision over Mr. Glantz and his accounts. The trading continued.
In December 2004, Mr. Urban wrote a memorandum to the senior management of the firm recommending that Mr. Glantz be terminated. Louis Akers, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Director of the Private Client Group, recommended that Mr. Glantz be put on special supervision. Mr. Akers was the unquestioned authority with respect to trading accounts. Mr. Urban withdrew his recommendation. The trading continued.
Mr. Glantz remained at the firm until December 2005. By that time, several shareholders in IPOF Fund filed suit. The case named Ferris as a defendant. The firm eventually settled the damage suit, paying $7.2 million to the IPOF shareholders. Messrs. Glantz and Dadante later pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges. Mr. Glantz was sentenced to 33 months in prison while Mr. Dadante received a thirteen year sentence. See, e.g., U.S. v. Glantz, No. 1:07-CR-464 (N.D. Ohio). The SEC filed a parallel case, SEC case. SEC v. Dadante, Case No. 1:06-cv-0938 (N.D. Ohio).
In the administrative proceeding, the Division argued that Mr. Urban was the supervisor of Stephen Glantz. Once he became involved with addressing the red flags raised by his conduct Mr. Urban was obligated to respond vigorously and failed to do so, the Division argued. In the end Mr. Urban should have taken his concerns to the board of directors. He did not and thus violated his obligations according to the Division.
Chief Administrative Law Judge Brenda P. Murray rejected the Division’s arguments. There is no doubt that Stephen Glantz violated the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws based on his guilty plea. Although Mr. Urban did not have “any of the traditional powers associated with a person supervising brokers . . .,” the case law dictates that he be considered a supervisor of Mr. Glantz. His position differed significantly from that of others who faced similar situations however. Here, the Judge concluded that “almost all the business leaders at FBW either lied to Urban or kept information from him, and people with clear supervisory responsibility over Glantz did not carry out their supervisory responsibilities. The undisputed evidence is that managers at FBW told Urban that Glantz was being supervised.”
Throughout the time period, the Judge found that Mr. Urban acted reasonably when confronted with a “red flag,” taking the appropriate follow-up action. Based on the information available to him, Mr. Urban had every reason to believe that the appropriate steps were being taken. For example, when told by the firm’s Vice Chairman and head of Retail Sales that he would ensure proper supervision over Mr. Glantz, the Judge concluded that “it was reasonable for Urban to expect that . . . [Akers] would follow through on his commitment to supervise a broker he hired and for whom he was responsible. The evidence in the record indicates Urban has a reasonable basis for relying on Akers’ representations.”
Alternatively, Mr. Urban had few other options. He knew that other senior officials at the firm would not interfere with Mr. Akers, who had unquestioned authority over brokers. Likewise, going to the board of directors was not, as the Division argued, a viable option. Without the support of other executives, which he could not obtain, challenging Mr. Akers at the board level would be futile.
FBW had established supervisory procedures in place during the 2003 through 2005 period of this case, the Judge concluded. Mr. Urban believed those procedures were being followed. Thus the Judge found “the evidence is that Urban performed his responsibilities in a cautious, objective, through and reasonable manner. He believed people were carrying out their responsibilities and he repeatedly prodded them to do so to assure that Glantz was being adequately supervised.” Stated differently, the Judge found that Mr. Urban did the right thing. Standing in the ashes of his career, this is undoubtedly a bitter sweet finding for Mr. Urban.
Ted Urban’s well crafted, successful defense was lead by John Sturc and his team from Gibson Dunn.
Note: Each year Lexis recognizes the top twenty five corporate and securities blogs. This blog has been nominated for this honor. To vote please click here.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced Monday that freshman safety Trevon Flowers will be out after suffering a broken collarbone in practice last week and has already had surgery. Per Knox News:
“It’s unfortunate for him because he really had improved in the last two or three weeks and had a great off week this past week," Pruitt said.
Flowers appeared in each of the first five games. He has nine tackles. He started the season opener against West Virginia before moving to a reserve role.
“He was definitely playing very well," safety Micah Abernathy said. "He’s a learner. He tries to take as much as he can and apply it to every play.”
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https://www.secrant.com/tennessee-sports/vols-safety-trevon-flowers-has-surgery-to-fix-broken-collarbone/79320388/
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2023-09-28T18:34:14Z
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We stayed three nights at maison polanka. We have lived 12 years in Thailand where the people are hospitable. However, the service we encountered at maidon polanka is unlike anything we have experienced. It feels like a home away from home. No detail is lacking and the fact that the hotel staff remember your name is notable. For those wishing a unique, Beautiful and u forgettable Experience to compliment your visit here, than maison polanka is a must!
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https://www.secret-retreats.com/guest-reviews/excellent-best-service-experienced-in-se-asia.html
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2023-09-28T17:52:13Z
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The Justice Department announced that it is devoting significant new resources to its ongoing initiative to combat domestic and international intellectual property crimes, including theft of trade secrets, computer hacking, digital piracy, and counterfeit goods.
The Department is creating 15 new AUSA positions in the Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (CHIP) program. They will work with the Criminal Division's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) to aggressively pursue high-tech crimes. The new AUSA positions will be located in California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Twenty new FBI Special Agents will be stationed in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and D.C., four areas with intellectual property squads. These 20 new agents are in addition to the 31 agents already devoted to investigating IP crimes.
In an op-ed piece in The National Law Journal, Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary Grindler explained that aggressive intellectual law enforcement is a top priority for the DOJ. "Businesses that create and rely upon intellectual property, from large entertainment conglomerates to small biotech firms, make up among the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy. These industries also represent a significant portion of U.S. exports, with intellectual property now comprising a significant- and growing - share of the value of world trade."
Grindler warned that "these unprecedented opportunities for American businesses and entrepreneurs are put at risk by criminals and criminal organizations that seek unlawfully to profit by stealing from the hard work of American artists, authors and inventors. . . . Criminals are responding to American innovation with their own creative methods of committing intellectual property crimes - from widespread online piracy to well-funded corporate espionage to increased trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals and other goods." In recognition of these threats, the DOJ has redoubled its commitment to "aggressive criminal and civil enforcement of our nation's intellectual property laws."
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https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/80889-doj-creates-35-new-positions-to-combat-intellectual-property-crime-1
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2023-09-28T18:16:38Z
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Using real and home-made instruments, sound objects, and vocals, KOGG combines composed elements with improvisation and generative approaches.
KOGG collects and manipulates audio from a variety of sources as diverse as plastic whistles from Christmas crackers, discarded MOD firing range targets, and Bartok’s field recordings of Central European folk song.
KOGG’s music is a fusion of Selena and Cerys's diverse backgrounds in classical contemproary composition and jazz improvisation. The result is music that is unique in style, embodying a kaleidoscopic sound world of elastic rhythms and off-centre melodies, fabricated with an ear for both the familiar and the unknown.
KOGG was subsequently commissioned by Britten Pears Arts to create a new work for the Aldeburgh Festival 2022. KOGG wrote a new piece, Belastica, for electronics and string quartet which we performed with the Ligeti Quartet.
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https://www.selenakay.com/kogg
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2023-09-28T18:36:52Z
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If you're looking for a meaningful career, you'll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families, businesses and our colleagues achieve their financial goals. As a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our clients and supporting our communities. Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Agility, Respect, Excellence are Webster's values, these set us apart as a bank and as an employer.
Come join our team where you can expand your career potential, benefit from our robust development opportunities, and enjoy meaningful work!
Are you passionate about providing extraordinary customer service? Have you been recognized for your warm, friendly personality? Do you enjoy helping customers via the telephone, online and email? If this describes you, we have the opportunity you're looking for! We currently have several open positions in our Contact Center. The applicant should be flexible to work a varied schedule including days/evenings/weekends. Webster Bank provides a dynamic career progression model that supports professional development and career advancement.
Job Responsibilities: Contact Center Associate 1
Education & Experience:
- Voice of Webster- handling over the phone interactions with the goal of providing exceptional service to consumer and business customers
- Must exhibit behaviors outlined in the core service standards, facilitate problem resolution, provide complete and accurate information
- Ability to effectively multi-task
- Utilize communication and problem-solving skills to effectively communicate and service customers via the telephone, online and email
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to handles day-to-day challenges confidently while willing to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, in a change hearty environment
- Adheres to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards, requirements, and policies
- High School Diploma and/or GED required.
- Direct customer service experience (in-person customer facing work experience or call center experience)
- Proven customer service skills
- Strong professional interpersonal skills
- Utilize communication and problem-solving skills to effectively communicate and service customers using the telephone
- Working knowledge of windows-based PC and processing skills (email, internet, intranet, etc.)
- Strong listening skills
- Accurate data entry skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possesses the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality of company and customer information.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work with a diverse work force and customer base
- Strong commitment to achieving personal growth and success
Come join this fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment and be the Voice of Webster!
The estimated salary range for this position is $18.50USD to $21.00USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This job has expired.
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https://www.seniorstowork.com/jobs/contact-center-associate-1-remote-at-webster-bank-in-stamford-ct-5000970872806-4237_1695147095
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2023-09-28T17:11:18Z
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Had this since before I can remember
I've always worn long sleeves and long pants, even in the heat of summer, have to wear shirts turned inside out to ignore the seams and the tags, no jewelry- no necklaces or bracelets- they'll just feel like they're sawing away at my skin. The slightest touch at the top of my head or the middle of my back feels like insects crawling under my skin. I've never actually put them together before in my mind, always just thought 'that's just how I am', different quirks that had no bearing on each other, until today.
People have offered me so many explanations- 'you're just a naturally reserved person', or 'you have sensitive skin', or one of the weirder ones, 'it's herd behavior, you're getting signals to run from predators through touch'. But this makes so much more sense.
As I went down the list, none of the other categories really fit me, but tactile defensiveness I practically went down the list and checked off every box. It even explains some of the foods I can't stand- onions in particular, I love the taste of onions, but the texture of them feels like eating beetles to me. And the slightest touch of something unexpected when I'm in bed- even if it's just my foot brushing against a pen I've accidentally forgotten to put away- has me lurching back like someone's electrocuted my foot.
Thank you so much for finally offering me an explanation. These things just seem so normal to me, it never really dawned on me that other people might not get them.
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https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/had-this-since-before-i-can-remember.html
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2023-09-28T18:05:38Z
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Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.
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Mr. Harris Allan Sproles
October 29, 1933 ~ September 7, 2023 (age 89) 89 Years Old
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With a life well-lived, Harris “Allan” Sproles passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side, just a few weeks away from his 90th birthday. Born in San Francisco, California and raised in the nearby agricultural community of Salinas, Allan was the son of Harris B. and Mildred Hall Sproles, and brother of Sally Sproles (Sobattka).
His initial college education was interrupted by two years of military service as part of the Korean War where he proudly served as a medic. Upon his return from service, he continued his education at the University of California, Berkeley where he completed a degree in Business Administration. During this time his curiosity led him to try the emerging sport of rock climbing, where he met his true love, Lilias “Pat” Malone of Dublin, Georgia at one of the climbing spots near campus. He said she was cute AND made great fried chicken. They spent most of their courtship on the trails of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, before getting married in 1957 in a chapel in San Francisco.
Soon after, Allan and Pat moved to the University of California, Davis where Allan pursued a Master’s degree in Agriculture. This is also where Allan earned his favorite title of “Papa” with the birth of their first daughter, Noelle (McCoy). Allan managed a corporate farm in Southern California for several years, and the young family welcomed their second and third daughters to the team - Leslie (Siddens) and Susie (Slappey), respectively. It was during this time that Allan realized his true passion was education and taught high school for four years in California. The family relocated to Athens, Georgia where Allan earned a doctorate in education at the University of Georgia, and the family welcomed their fourth child, Eric, to the team.
Allan worked as a Professor of Education at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida for almost 30 years. He was known as an outstanding lecturer who provided a fun, engaging classroom environment for everyone. During this time, he was also a very engaged father who volunteered, coached youth sports, and was always his kids’ and their friends’ most supportive cheering section whether that be sports, theater, or just life in general. It was during this time that the honorific Papa transitioned into honorific Pampa as grandkids were welcomed into the family.
Upon retirement in 2000, Allan and Pat moved to a farm near Dexter, Georgia where Pat’s extended Malone family in Laurens County welcomed Allan and Pat, providing a great source of friendship and fellowship for both of them. At their farm in Dexter, Allan and Pat hosted many amazing meals and celebrations for family and friends, provided a great family gathering place for grandkids to run and play, and grew an amazing garden with tomatoes that were next level delicious.
In addition to being a voracious reader, Allan loved traveling and was an avid history buff. He covered the entirety of the Oregon Trail by land (for reasons unknown to anyone but him), thankfully in a car and not a covered wagon. He also loved to impart historical knowledge in conversation. His hospice nurse told the family “He always loved teaching me about new stuff, even as things were winding down for him. And every time, I learned something from him”.
But Allan’s (a.k.a. Papa’s, Pampa’s) true loves were his wife, kids, and grandkids and sharing time with them, individually or collectively, throughout the years. Allan was a self-anointed master of corny dad jokes (some were actually funny), telling stories that improved the more he told them (at least from his perspective), and tearing up the dance floor at weddings (even at 87 years young). He will be remembered and missed with an occasional tear and always with a big smile in the hearts of his beloved Pat, his wife of 66 years, his four kiddos and their spouses, his eleven grandkiddos, and one great grandkiddo. Papa said his biggest goal in life was to be a great Papa – and he was very successful. A life well-lived indeed.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers make any donation to Rails to Trails, an organization that he knew and loved as it helped get people into the outdoors that gave him so much joy and fulfillment. (https://www.railstotrails.org/support-us/)
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https://www.serenityfuneralhomedublin.com/obituary/Harris-Sproles
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2023-09-28T16:45:43Z
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Advanced Stand Up Classes
Term: 4 weeks of classes, grad show, and video review
$295 In Person/ $195 Online
Pre-Requisite is Beginner Stand up Classes.
Monthly online and in San Francisco
Full 2023 Schedule here
Advanced Stand-Up Class – The Performance Workshop
This class is where we build and perfect your act. In this group session, you will be given multiple comedic points of view to help you develop material quickly and address your performance issues. It is a more cost-effective, less dysfunctional, and more productive way of becoming a competent comedian than found on your own in low-end bars or working with your less-than-brilliant open mic buddies who will never transition to full-time professional comedy.
In each session, you will receive the following:
· 4 group performance sessions
· 1 end-of-session grad show
· 1 video review of any session show
In Person Sessions occur Tuesday and Thursday nights in San Francisco and Sundays in Sunnyvale at Rooster T Feathers
Online Advanced Worldwide on Wednesday nights.
Make a Payment
Not funny? No problem! It's what we teach every day!
2023 is our 24th year as the most successful comedy school in the San Francisco Bay Area
More working contemporary comedians on staff than any stand-up school in the United States
Largest population of hobbyist (Real Job, Real Life, Real Family) comedians of any stand up facility in the world
Largest enrollment and network of any stand up comedy program In America
Money back guarantee that you will be funnier and bi monthly free intro classes to answer all your questions and to clarify any misconceptions you may have about comedy training!
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https://www.sfcomedycollege.com/advanced-performance-stand-up-classes.html
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2023-09-28T18:28:08Z
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South Georgia Banking Company offers an interest bearing savings account to enable our customers to save, and at the same time, have easy access to their money. Saving for the future is made easy with an automatic transfer from your checking to your savings account. Open this account with a minimum deposit of $50.00. Six free withdrawals can be made during each quarterly statement period; additional withdrawals are $2.50 each. The interest rate and annual percentage yield is subject to change at the bank's discretion. Interest begins to accrue no later than the business day we receive credit for the deposit of non-cash items. Interest will be compounded quarterly and will be credited to the account quarterly. If you close the account before interest is credited, you will not receive the accrued interest.
*All checking and savings accounts are subject to approval.
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https://www.sgbconline.com/agriculture/savings
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2023-09-28T18:06:05Z
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Visit us at Booth 987 to learn more about our food and supplement certification and testing solutions.
As the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry, Natural Products Expo West will bring together retailers, distributors, health practitioners and many more. This event will provide a valuable opportunity to discover what conscious consumers want and ensure your business is focused on social responsibility and sustainability. It offers plenty of opportunities to meet and network with the industry’s top health and nutrition professionals.
SGS offers a single-source solution for all your testing, certification and training needs. Visit us at Booth 987.
Our wide range of services include:
- Microbiological, chemical, heavy metals and vitamin testing
- Nutritional composition analysis and label reviews
- Research and development
- GFSI recognized standards including BRCGS, FSSC and SQF
- Other certifications, including GMP, cGMP, HACCP, FSMA and Gluten-Free
- Non-GMO and non-GE standards
- SMETA, social audits and sustainability programs
- Customized and second party audits
- Supply chain risk management
- eBacMap (EMP software solution)
- SGS DIGICOMPLY Nutriwise
For further information, please contact:
t: +1 201 359 6702
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https://www.sgs.com/en-bh/events/2023/03/natural-products-expo-west
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2023-09-28T18:41:13Z
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The Shark Tank sharks are renowned for their hard-hitting negotiation tactics, but do they also get to keep the samples or products that they test during the show?
It’s not clear cut, but it seems that the answer is yes, they do get to keep the samples. In one episode, for example, shark Robert Herjavec was given a bottle of wine as a sample and he subsequently asked the entrepreneurs if he could keep it.
There also seems to be some leeway when it comes to what the sharks can do with the samples. In another episode, shark Kevin O’Leary was given a box of chocolates as a sample. He opened the box and started eating them, but then he gave the box to one of the other sharks to try.
So it seems that, while the sharks do get to keep the samples, they don’t necessarily have free reign over what they can do with them.
Are Shark Tank Episodes Scripted?
When it comes to reality television, there is always the question of how much of the show is actually real. This is especially true for a show like Shark Tank, where people are pitching their business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors. So, are Shark Tank episodes scripted?
The short answer is no; Shark Tank episodes are not scripted. However, there is some level of production involved in the show. The producers work with the participants to make sure that their pitches are clear and concise, and they also help to set up some of the challenges that the entrepreneurs face during the show.
At the end of the day, though, Shark Tank is a real competition. The entrepreneurs who appear on the show are all fighting for the same thing: a chance to make their business dreams come true. And the sharks are there to make sure that only the strongest and most deserving businesses get a chance to succeed.
Do Sharks Get Paid for Shark Tank?
Yes, the sharks on Shark Tank do get paid for their appearances on the show. However, they don’t receive a salary like most other reality TV stars. Instead, they earn a percentage of the profits from any deals they make on the show.
So, if a shark makes a deal with one of the entrepreneurs featured on an episode, they will receive a cut of the profits from that deal. The exact percentage varies from deal to deal, but it typically ranges from 5% to 20%.
Interestingly, the sharks also have an agreement with the show’s producers that they will never lose money on a deal. So, if a shark makes a deal and it doesn’t work out, the show’s producers will make up the difference.
This arrangement gives the sharks an incentive to make deals that are in the best interests of the entrepreneurs because they know they won’t lose any money if things don’t work out.
So, while the sharks may not be paid a salary, they do earn a percentage of the profits from any deals they make on the show. And, they also have an agreement with the producers that they will never lose money on a deal. This arrangement gives them a strong incentive to make deals that are in the best interests of the entrepreneurs.
How Do The Sharks Keep Track Of All Their Businesses?
The Sharks have a very efficient way of keeping track of all of their businesses and investments. They keep a central database that includes information on every business they own, what stage it is in, what the revenue and profit margins are, and any other important details. This allows them to quickly see how each business is performing and make necessary changes or adjustments.
Additionally, the Sharks have a team of accountants and analysts who are responsible for monitoring the financial performance of each business. This ensures that the Sharks always have a clear picture of their overall portfolio and can make informed decisions about where to invest their time and money.
The Sharks are also very disciplined about reviewing their businesses on a regular basis. They set aside time each week to go over all of their businesses and see how they are progressing. This allows them to identify any problems or areas of opportunity so that they can take corrective action.
Additionally, the Sharks hold periodic strategy sessions to discuss the overall direction of their businesses and make sure that everyone is on the same page. This helps to ensure that the Sharks are always moving forward and growing their businesses.
Overall, the Sharks have a very organized and efficient system for keeping track of their businesses. This helps them to make informed decisions about where to invest their time and money. Additionally, it allows them to quickly identify any problems or areas of opportunity so that they can take corrective action. This disciplined approach has helped the Sharks build a successful portfolio of businesses.
Does Shark Tank Take a Percentage?
The short answer is no, the sharks do not take a percentage of the business. However, they do take an equity stake in return for their investment. This means that they will own a portion of the business and will be entitled to a share of the profits (or losses) generated by the business.
The equity stake taken by the sharks will vary depending on the business and the deal negotiated. It is not uncommon for the sharks to take a minority stake in the business, which means that they would own less than 50% of the business.
The amount of equity taken by the sharks will also depend on the valuation of the business. The higher the valuation, the less equity the sharks will take.
It is important to remember that the sharks are not passive investors. They will want to be involved in the business and will expect to see a return on their investment. This means that they may want to have a seat on the board of directors or be involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.
Our Final Thoughts
Yes, the sharks on Shark Tank do get to keep samples of the products they invest in. This allows them to test the products out and see if they are worth the investment. However, they only get a limited number of samples and they have to give them back if the product doesn’t work out.
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Nitra State Gallery, Slovakia
10 July – 31 August 2014
This two part show will tour to Bratislava later in the year.
‘These two small countries with similar drives for individual identity and creative recognition have much in common despite our differing artistic traditions and expertise. Slovakia with such a rich heritage in many aspects of printmaking from velvety mezzotints to contemporary digital processes and lithography in tandem with Scotland with its rich history of painting, sculpture and installation.’
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https://www.sharonquigley.com/2014/06/20/new-bridges-11-11/
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2023-09-28T17:56:59Z
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At Piano Rancio between history and legend
Ancient stories guarded by rocks that came from who knows where
What are erratic boulders?
The Larian Triangle is rich in large boulders, known as "erratics" or "trovants." Since their surfaces sometimes bear mysterious carvings and cup marks probably dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages, which had functions related to religious beliefs and the celebration of ancient rituals, their origins and characteristics have often been explained by supernatural intervention. From a more pragmatic point of view, however, erratic boulders are distinguished from other formations in an area because they have different characteristics from the rock on which they rest. They are, in fact, composed of granites, gneisses and serpentines, rocks found in the Rhaetian and Orobian Alps. Scattered almost everywhere, they have had considerable religious, cultural and economic importance since ancient times. The Romans made are, cippi and stelae from them on which to carve epigraphs. They were also used as a building material by creating building stone or ornaments for churches and houses.
The erratic boulders of Piano Rancio
The erratic boulders of the Larian Triangle, concentrated around the Piano Rancio area, have sometimes very evocative names: Pietra Lentina, Luna e Sole in Bellagio, Pendula in Torno, Nairola in Blevio, Sass de la Prea in Canzo, Sasso Calvarone in Lezzeno, and so on; Almost all have a story to tell, and some have even been declared national monuments by the Lombardy region.
Pietra Lentina has an impressive length of 30 m. It is hollowed out by small cavities, which an ancient folk tradition interprets as the sign of flaming balls thrown for fun over the rock by prankster devils. Historically it has been used as a boundary term between the lands of the Abbey of S. Ambrogio (Civenna and Limonta, today Bellagio and Oliveto Lario) and the Community of Bellagio: in fact, we can identify two corner carvings (the boundary) accompanied by letters and numbers.
The Pietra Luna is so called because of a large crescent-shaped engraving , which legend says is the imprint of the devil's hand. In truth it appears to be an inscription accompanied by the initials PLDB (Pietra Luna) and dates that enshrined the boundary terms always between the Abbey and the Community. DB could mean Di Bellagio, or, Donarini Buttafava, from the name of the noblewoman who owned the monolith. The Sun Stone bears a masterful sun-shaped engraving dated the late 1800s. The first two were declared natural monuments of the Lombardy region in 1984.
The Trail of the Great Finders
It may happen to encounter an erratic boulder during a hike, but if you want to be sure of seeing the most striking ones, the best thing to do is to walk the "Trail of the Great Finders," which starts from Civenna and leads to Magreglio in about 3 hours through villages, woods and pastures. The first boulder you encounter is Pietra Lentina, considered the largest erratic in the Larian Triangle. You then arrive at Pietra Luna and nearby at Pietra Sole.
Giants and foundlings
These huge boulders are called erratics or trovants. The origin of this second name raises a smile, because it goes back to a term that, in the collective imagination, we associate with fragile infants, rather than with large, ancient stones. Geologist Giuseppe Nageroni explained in 1949, "It is not a local product, but an allogenic one. This has been realized for centuries by the more modest people of Brianza, who have given all these boulders the generic appellation of "trüant, " trovants, almost as if they were foundlings, children abandoned by their parents after they have taken them far from their native place."
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What are the benefits of circuit training? Is this the method that could change your perspective on exercise? I was pretty inexperienced when I first started working out. Primarily looking to stave off “dad bod,” I’d tried and failed to exercise at a few different points throughout my life. But since I’m easily bored, doing only one kind of exercise had me checking the time after just a few minutes. I always lost interest.
And anyway, doing all aerobics at the gym or just resistance training, for example, isn’t a very effective workout in the first place. My more experienced gym buddy suggested circuit training — just like you, I had questions — but I tried it, and I was hooked. After a short while, I saw great results, and most importantly, sticking with it was easier than I expected.
In this article, I’ll define circuit training, provide some pros and cons, and even answer some FAQs about this popular approach to structuring a workout. If you’ve always wanted to try circuit training, and you haven’t been sure how to start, or even what that term means, you’ve clicked the right link.
With this simple and easy-to-follow guide, you’ll enjoy the health benefits of circuit training, and just like me, see results well-beyond just tightening up that dad (or mom) bod.
What Is Circuit Training?
There are a few basic kinds of exercise: endurance, resistance, and aerobics or cardio. With circuit training, you do variations of all three in quick succession, plus a full-body exercise. What’s crucial is that there’s little to no rest in-between. What’s best, each exercise works a different part of your body.
Similar to high-intensity interval training but much less intense, this style of workout is an excellent choice for beginners. That’s because it’s versatile enough to start slowly but adaptable enough to stay challenging as your skills and conditioning improve. That all might sound intimidating, but trust me, take it nice ‘n’ easy at first, just like I did, and you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
What Are the Benefits of Circuit Training?
So what exactly is it about circuit training that makes it so effective? Good question. We’ve mentioned a few great health benefits of circuit training already:
Circuit training rotates you through the full range of exercise styles targeting different areas of your body, plus a full-body exercise.
It’s versatile enough to keep you interested but adaptable enough so that you can scale up the intensity over time.
But that’s not all. Here are some other great reasons to try circuit training.
Circuit Training Is Great for Weight Loss
What are the benefits of circuit training for weight loss?
The combo of weights and cardio make circuit training a great choice to burn fat and gain muscle. Some caution that circuit training isn’t always the best choice if you’re looking to bulk up, but it is assuredly one of the quickest and most effective ways to slim down.
The benefits of circuit training for weight loss come from the combination of exercises and the pace of the work. This method revs up your metabolism. And as we all know, a high metabolism burns calories.
Circuit Training Is a Whole-Body Workout
As previously mentioned, one of the best health benefits of circuit training workout is that it works every part of your body. Best of all, you won’t spend all day doing it. Just circuit train 30 minutes a day, three or four days a week.
Another thing to consider is that if you decide to circuit train on your own at a gym and there’s someone else camped out at your piece of equipment, you can move on to the next station and come back to it. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to try lots of new and interesting gym equipment.
Circuit Training Is Social
Some people require peer pressure to stick to their exercise routine, and circuit training accommodates this nicely. With circuit training, you can either take a class, or find a friend to train with, just like I did. No matter what, having company helps many people stay focused and accountable to their fitness goals.
Reduces the Risk of Injuries
Ok, there’s injury risk with any form of exercise, including exercises common in circuit training. So be sure to get your form right, take it slow, and don’t overdo it.
But there is such a thing as overuse or repetitive cause injuries. And the nature of circuit training — a variety of exercises done for relatively short periods — helps reduce the risk of these kinds of injuries.
On top of that, the scalable nature of circuit training helps those recovering from injury get themselves back into shape. That’s while serious athletes also use circuit training to workout without adding additional strain on the joints and muscles used in their primary sport.
Circuit Training Can Prevent Disease
All aerobics and cardio get your blood flowing and your circulation pumping. While this improves cardiovascular health by itself, the fact that circuit training works different muscle groups boosts your whole body’s cardiovascular health.
That’s opposed to other forms of cardio that rush blood to just one part of your body, like jogging and your legs, for example. Whole-body cardiovascular health is particularly helpful for those who live with diabetes. Furthermore, the quickened pace of circuit training helps improve cardiopulmonary health, helping those who experience asthma.
Requires No Extra Equipment
On top of everything else, circuit training requires very little equipment. Of course, it can if you go to the gym, if you take a class, or if you have a nice home gym set up of your own. But if you’re looking for a great way to get toned and fit without a bunch of equipment or an option that lets you workout both indoors and outside, circuit training is a great choice.
If you’re just getting started with circuit training, start with your own bodyweight. When you’re ready for a challenge, try one-gallon milk jugs, for example. If you’re ready to add gear, start with the following:
- A weight bench
With that list alone, you’re well on your way to a great circuit training workout.
While circuit training is a great fitness routine, there are some drawbacks, too. Before you get started, here are some things you should be aware of:
The Drawbacks and Disadvantages of Circuit Training
No form of exercise or workout routine is perfect for everyone. In conclusion, let’s cover a few reasons why circuit training might NOT be the best choice for you.
Circuit Training Doesn’t Mean You’ll Get Swole
If bulking up is your main objective, circuit training isn’t the choice for you. Because you’re doing a quick number of exercises, most circuit training resistance exercises use lighter weights. It takes lifting heavy weights repeatedly, with up to two minutes of rest between sets to bulk up properly.
Suitable for Conditioning but Not the Best for Endurance
Again, the short ‘n’ quick nature of circuit training will get you in good shape, but it might not do much to build endurance. So in this regard, circuit training is not recommended for long-distance runners or those training for a marathon.
Circuit Training Takes Some Space
When it comes to equipment, circuit training needs a little or a lot, depending on your style. Space to circuit train, on the other hand, can become an issue. For example, at a gym, you may end up feeling frustrated when your flow is interrupted by another gym member on the equipment you need.
And if you circuit train at home, you’ll need room to roam — either for weights or to perform the series of exercises while moving freely. Also, if you’re on the second floor of an apartment building, you’ll want to be mindful of your neighbors since you’ll be jumping around and moving a lot.
That’s why many people circuit train outside, but that’s simply not possible during colder months in many parts of the country.
Beginners Should Beware
Hold on just a sec: earlier, you said circuit training is great for beginners — and it is! The ability to start slow and ramp up makes it a great choice for those just getting into shape!
But what beginners should be aware of when it comes to circuit training is fatigue, and primarily how fatigue affects form. Even using light weights, form goes a long way to prevent injuries.
If you’re new to working out, circuit training might tire you out quickly, causing your form to slip. Or you might be new to a particular exercise and need a little extra time getting the form right.
Regardless of the reason, improper form can cause injury. But also, proper form improves results.
Circuit Training Workout Guide
To get started with circuit training, you can take a class. These days, they’re pretty common at many local gyms. In a class, stations, different areas to perform each exercise, will be set up for you already. Or instead, develop a circuit training regimen on your own.
If you choose that route, here’s a good circuit training workout for beginners:
- 20 reps of bodyweight squats
- 10 push-ups
- 10 walking lunges, each leg
- Dumbbell rows (No weights at home? Use one-gallon milk jugs instead)
- Plank for 15 seconds
- 30 reps, jumping jacks
If that sequence doesn’t impress, feel free to construct one of your own.
Don’t like push-ups? Try pull-ups instead, or even shoulder press. Hate squats? No problem — step-ups are an excellent alternative.
As for cardio, jump rope is another excellent option for the aerobic portion of circuit training.
No matter what kind of circuit training exercise you try, do the series of exercises over and over again for at least 30 minutes. At first, you might give yourself 90 seconds between each rep. But trust me, over time, your rest periods will get shorter and shorter.
What’s certain is that you’ll be having so much fun you’ll want to get up and at it daily. But don’t overdo it. Experts warn against circuit training every day. That’s because you need time to recover between sessions. Instead, try to circuit train 30 minutes three or four times a week, and you’ll be in good shape — literally.
Complete the Circuit: A Final Word on the Health Benefits Circuit Training
By now, it’s clear that circuit training is an ideal choice if you’re anything like me: interested in exercising but easily bored. Moving through a series of quick successions of exercises covering endurance, resistance, and aerobics or cardio, plus a full-body exercise, not only keeps the workout fresh, it offers many health benefits.
While you might not bulk up like you can in other kinds of training, many choose the benefits of circuit training for weight loss. It’s also a great choice for beginners or anyone recovering from an injury and just getting back out there. You can circuit train at home, at the gym, or in class. Best of all, you can ramp up the intensity as your conditioning improves.
No workout is right for everyone, but if you follow the do’s and don’ts of circuit training outlined in this article, start slow, be careful, and most of all — have fun. Circuit training certainly might be the workout solution you’ve been searching for.
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…Even an alien like E.T. knew the importance of upstanding morals.
The entire Bible is big on passing out rules for what makes a person upright and proper in God's eyes. These epistles are into doing the right thing (because God said so) and helping others (also because God said so). There's also some moral pronouncements we probably wouldn't agree with today. Wives obey your husbands? Not bloody likely. That whole slaves-obey-your-masters thing is majorly embarrassing, too.
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These beautiful gold-filled dainty Rose Quartz are perfect for a night out or to bring loving energy to any outfit. Rose Quartz has been used for centuries by many cultures.
Allow this jewel to open your heart allowing you to attract love, harmony, and compassion.
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The Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis performed a major renovation on its Health & Wellness Center. The women’s and men’s locker rooms were completely gutted and redesigned using premium finishes and high-end MEP equipment. Shuck Corporation served as the project’s design consultant, manager, and general contractor. From the beginning of demolition to substantial completion, the project duration was six months.
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How to shoot a FAKE Sunny Outdoor Portraits INSIDE your house
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How effective lighting can let you shoot “outside” all day long!
In this epic DIY lighting tutorial, Manny Ortiz shows you exactly how to create a bright sunny photoshoot anytime with the power of some creative lighting & framing techniques.
Ask any great photographer how important light is to their photography – And they’ll probably tell you it’s pretty much EVERYTHING.
Without light, all you’ve got is… Well… Dark 😉
& with bad light, it’s next to impossible to create a great photo. Just like cooking a cake with rotten eggs….
The point is that by using creative lighting techniques, you don’t HAVE to depend on natural light or a specific time of day to get the look you’re going for.
Part of the reason studios pay big rent for giant spaces is precisely because weather isn’t reliable or on our schedule. But by creating the right set and knowing your way around lighting, you can create any weather condition you want – Rain or shine, night or day!
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SIIG 1x4 HDMI 4K @60Hz HDR Splitter
Distributes HDMI video and audio from a single source device to up to 4 HDMI displays simultaneously while maintaining signal quality. This 4-Port splitter is great for multiple applications, including: Gaming capture, Home theater systems, presentations, lecture halls, conference halls, and more!
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Redesign the Instagram app for iPhone, as well as adding a new unique feature to it.
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The cathedral Maria Himmelfahrt (German for the Assumption of Mary) is the parish church of the South Tyrolean capital Bozen and cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bozen-Brixen.While the Bishop has lived in Bozen since 1964, the cathedra and the cathedral chapter stay in Brixen.
The Torre Cepsa (renamed in June 2014, before was Torre Bankia)(English: Cepsa Tower) is a skyscraper located in the Cuatro Torres Business Area in Madrid, Spain.With a height of 248.3 m (815 ft) and 45 floors, it is the second tallest of the four structures at the Cuatro Torres Business Area complex, surpassed by Torre de Cristal by less than a metre. It's the second tallest building in Spain and the 4th tallest building in the European Union. Designed by Lord Foster, it was initially known as Torre Repsol and would have served as headquarters for Repsol YPF oil and gas company. During the building of the tower, Repsol decided to change the location of its future headquarters and the financial institution Caja Madrid purchased the building for $815 million in August 2007. In 2016 it was bought by Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of global fashion group and Zara proprietor Inditex (ITX.MC), for $490 million euros through his property investment arm, Pontegadea Inmobiliaria, among the biggest property companies in Spain. He purchased the tower from Abu Dhabi tycoon Khadem al-Qubaisi, whose fund had exercised a last-minute buy option from Spanish lender Bankia (BKIA.MC), its previous owner.It was built by a joint venture of Dragados and Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas. Source: Wikipedia
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The Ryugyong Hotel (Korean: ????; sometimes called Ryu-Gyong Hotel), or Yu-Kyung Hotel, is an unfinished 105-story, 330-metre-tall (1,080 ft) pyramid-shaped skyscraper in Pyongyang, North Korea. Its name ('funds of willows') is also one of the historic names for Pyongyang. The building is also known as the 105 Building, a reference to its number of floors. The building was planned as a mixed-use development, which would include a hotel. The building is currently listed by Guinness World Records as being the tallest unoccupied building in the world.Construction began in 1987 but was stopped in 1992 as North Korea entered a period of financial crisis after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
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Sketch App Sources is the largest collection of free and premium design resources for Sketch. Our mission is to help you design, collaborate, prototype, learn, and ideate faster with Sketch.
We’ve curated thousands of Sketch files as well as plugins, tutorials, and articles created by Sketch users from around the world. Many of the Sketch UI kits, wireframe kits, templates, and icon sets contain hundreds of individual UI elements to help boost your design workflow.
Our community thrives thanks to people like you who want to learn, teach, collaborate, and share their work and passion for design. One of the best ways to learn new techniques and design principles is to study and analyze the work of others. We would be really grateful if you share your work or another resources with our community. You will gain valuable feedback, exposure and make a positive impact in the work of fellow designers and developers!
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Download our Customer Loyalty vs. Customer Retention PPT template to depict the significant differences between customer loyalty and customer retention in a comprehensible manner. Brand managers and business leaders can take advantage of this fully customizable deck to explain that customer loyalty is about establishing longer and more sustainable relationships with customers who make purchases from the brand/business repeatedly; in contrast, customer retention is the set of procedures and practices designed to keep the customers engaged with the business to increase revenue.
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Lightweight, durable, and specifically designed to turn with ease, K2 believes that they've created magic for the next generation. Leading with fun, progression, and durability to last season after season, the Mini Turbo Grom Snowboard fights way above its weight class.
The soft-flexing K2 Mini Turbo was built with a time-tested formula poised for progression. The Twin Rocker Profile is flat between the feet and rockered outside the bindings for an easy pivoting feel that makes turning a breeze and feels the same whether riding left or right foot forward. This makes perfecting that falling leaf or linking their first turns more attainable than ever.
The Catch-Free™ Tune on the Mini Turbo means fewer falls, more laps, and more fun for everyone in your grom’s group. K2’s proprietary Noodle Construction is smooth-flexing and lightweight and is hugged by biaxially woven fiberglass for stability when your mini-shredder turns up the speed dial.
A single wood species ensures consistency - giving riders the advantage of a proven flex, durability, and snap.
Smooth all-purpose performance with a no-frills design. Fibers are woven together at 0° and 90°, creating a more forgiving flex pattern.
Our low-maintenance Extruded 2000 base delivers a consistent glide and is easy to maintain and repair.
By bringing the contact points out of the snow, this beginner-friendly tune ensures linking turns without a catch. This small amount of bevel in the tip and tail aids in more confidence throughout the learning curve and unlocks faster progression on all terrain
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What do you get when you cross an ancient Egyptian wonder of the world with a precious metal? A Platinum Pyramid, of course! This game is set in the middle of an oasis and sees you spinning symbols which are all related to Egypt, including canopic jars and ankhs. Graphically, you’ll find the game is quite 2-dimensional, but it does have some interesting and often times startling sound effects.
You’ll find the game operates with 20 paylines, which can be altered according to your preference, while the stake wagered per line can be altered between £0.01, to £0.02 and up to a maximum of £2.00. This gives you the ability to place a maximum wager across all 20 lines of £200. The game pays left to right and players have the choice of setting the game to autospin up to a maximum of 50 rounds.
Where to Play
The symbol of the priestess in this game acts as a wild card and she will substitute for any other symbol to make up a winning combination. The scatter symbol is the only one that she won’t stand in for. The more priestesses included in a winning combination, the higher the payout will be.
The platinum pyramid acts as the game’s scatter symbol – quite fitting considering the title of this product. When three or more of these symbols appear on the reels, a free spins round is activated. Three platinum pyramids will provide you with five free spins, four will reward you with 10 free spins, while spinning five scatter symbols will see you credited with 15 free spins. These rounds are played at the same wager as placed in the main game, and wins from such spins are tripled.
Platinum Pyramids is a decent slot game to play. It’s nothing special in the graphics department, but if you’re a fan of ancient Egypt it will most likely tickle some kind of fancy. There are one or two intriguing animations included within gameplay, and the free spin mode can provide you with a nice balance boost. The sound effects are a little too arcade game for us, but fortunately, they only play when you spin a winning combination. Overall, you’ll find a nice game with a couple of decent bonus features.
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This 3.5 hectares Grade II listed park and nature reserve is a hidden gem surrounded by the imposing Upton Park Estate. Attributed to Sir Joseph Paxton, the park has been restored to its former Victorian glory with a £2.7million funding from the Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery Fund and support from the friends and volunteers of the park.
Facilities and attractions
This beautifully restored park provides a valuable historic and natural setting for a range of recreational, cultural and educational activities for local residents and visitors including:
- Grade II listed historic garden
- Car park and disabled parking
- Bentley Education Centre
- Park Kiosk
- Lake and wildlife ponds
- Nature reserve
- Nature reserve picnic area
- Ample seating
- Variety of trees, wild flowers and shrubs
- Park Friends Group
- Parks Volunteer Scheme.
Whether relaxing on the grass, wandering amongst the wildlife or just taking a leisurely stroll around the lake, Herschel Park has something for everyone.
Events and activities
- Tree trail guide.
- Tree-mendous tree trail map. This is aimed at children and family groups.
- History trail guide.
- Natural history trail guide.
The park is open 24 hours a day all year round.
The Bentley Education Centre is open by prior arrangement with the Park Manager.
How to get there
You can access the park from Datchet Road, Upton Close and Upton Park’s Roads.
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CERTIFICATE COURSE IN VIDEO EDITING AT HYDERABAD AND VISAKHAPATNAM
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With the continuous demand for skilled video editing professionals, this course will train students on the various computer systems, programs and professional editing software’s used in video/film editing & more.
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The video editing classes curriculum has been specifically designed and delivered by our expert faculty who come with good industry exposure.
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The course is now available in the online mode to ensure you can learn anytime, anywhere
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The Video Editing training has been designed to cater to the growing demand of fast rising entertainment, and digital industries. The course will cover complete process of modification and re-arrangement of the video through practical training of students on any visual media like videos, film, soundtracks, etc using professional video editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Audition.
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"I had a field of camelina seed and a field of canola on very similar soil conditions. My camelina ended up yielding better than my canola with half the input costs. I'm planning on increasing my acres next year, it's a crop that will be part of my rotation for the next number of years to come."
"We have had some problems over the years getting crops to perform well in our lighter fields. So when we heard about camelina, it has good spring frost tolerance, good drought tolerance during the season and can perform well in lighter soil, we decided camelina is going to be a good fit for our farm."
“Something we've tried in the past 4 or 5 years is camelina. It's a good fit for lighter soils, sandier soils and drier areas."
"It retains moisture really well and it looks like it's going to be a 20-25 bushel crop which is pretty good this year with it being so dry."
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More predictability, control, and potency than ever before. This all-new cannabis oil vaporizer features a discreet and attractive design that provides an ideal hand feel.
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Mondelēz International, Inc. has announced the appointment of Ann Mukherjee, chairwoman and chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard North America, to the company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2023.
“We welcome Ann to our board and look forward to benefitting from her strong track record in leading and advising multinational consumer packaged goods companies,” said Dirk Van de Put, chairman & CEO, Mondelēz International. “Her expertise in consumer insights, commercial execution, and brand innovation will provide important perspective to our board and team as we continue advancing our Vision 2030 strategy as a global snacking leader.”
Mukherjee has served as chairwoman and chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard North America, a global leader in wine and spirits, since December 2019. Previously, she served as global chief commercial officer and global chief marketing officer for S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., a multinational consumer product manufacturer. Earlier, she held several senior positions with PepsiCo, Inc., including president, global snack group and global insights, as well as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Frito-Lay, Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo.
Mukherjee’s appointment expands the size of the company’s board of directors to 11 members.
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Infinity Calacatta Magnifico Porcelain features the classic calacatta veining over a white background. The soft grey brushstrokes form a beautiful eggshell pattern, giving a stunning antique look that would work well as a island or kitchen benchtop. These slabs come in a polished or satin finish, allowing you to apply this material in a variety of different spaces for your next project. This product features Natura-Vein Tech technology, which brings the vein through the sheet to allow for a more natural and itegrated look. Infinity Porcelain is non-absorbent and resistant to acids, heat, scratches, abrasions and frost. Made from quality raw materials, these slabs are non-toxic and do not release micro-particles.
View our full Infinity Porcelain range in our Sydney or Brisbane Showroom.
Interested in a few different options? Add them to your “My Shortlist”. Once you have added all the materials you like, click “My Shortlist” on the top right hand corner and fill in the form. The form will be sent to our office and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss further.
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If You're In An Accident
Learn the best steps to take after you’ve been in an automobile accident with this useful, step-by-step video.
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Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
Prevent major flood damage with this tip.
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Thinking about giving a pet as a gift this holiday season? Finding the perfect pet that will fit your friend or family member’s home and lifestyle takes time and careful consideration. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the potential holiday hazards for pets, this may not be the best time to bring a new pet home.
Below are alternatives to consider:
* Give a gift certificate for a pet from your local animal shelter. A customized gift certificate gives your friend or family member the time to find the perfect pet after the holidays, while providing a pet a second chance at a loving home. You might also include a basket of toys, treats, food/water bowls, a brush, blankets, etc. as a fun and special addition to your gift certificate.
* Donate to your local shelter in honor of a friend or family member or former pet. Animal shelters provide critical care for lost and abandoned animals, as well as services designed to improve the lives of animals in our community. If you have a friend or family member who has a passion for animals, a contribution to your local animal shelter in his/her honor as a remembrance could be a meaningful and heartwarming gift.
There are dozens of shelter animals waiting for adoption. Contact your local animal shelter to learn more:
Everett Animal Shelter333 Smith Island RoadEverett, WA 98201(425) 257-6000http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=35http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA134.html
PAWS Companion Animal Shelter15305 44th Avenue WLynnwood, WA 98087(425) 787-2500http://www.paws.org/http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA59.html
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In late January 2021, readers sent Snopes a meme circulating on Facebook that was mocked up to look like a screenshot of part of a news article that falsely reported newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin planned on "defunding, maybe disbanding" the Army, and relying on China to provide national defense.
This is not a screenshot of a real news article. Rather, it appears to be an altered image spread around Facebook for the purpose of sharing misinformation. The screenshot included the byline of Joe Gould, a reporter for the military-oriented news website and magazine Defense News. No such article penned by Gould or any other reputable journalist exists.
Austin was confirmed as the first Black secretary of defense by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 22, 2021, with 93 Republican and Democratic senators affirming his position. It is hard to imagine Austin would have gained such resounding support from members of the Senate from both parties had he proposed such an outlandish policy as replacing a branch of the U.S. military with Chinese forces.
It appears that the meme is meant to exploit racist and xenophobic sentiments by using the term "defund" in reference to the military to falsely link Austin's leadership with unrelated Black Lives Matter protests over the spring and summer of 2020. During those protests, activists participating in civil rights demonstrations against police killings of Black Americans had called for defunding of police departments.
It also leverages baseless conspiracy theories about links between U.S. President Joe Biden and China, which were promoted by Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump.
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Nurse school teachers play a crucial role with shaping the future of nursing simply by imparting knowledge, skills, and values to the next generation connected with healthcare professionals. Pursuing your doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Education can have a new transformative impact on nurse school staff, equipping them with advanced pedagogical strategies, research skills, in addition to leadership abilities. This article is exploring how PhD in Caregiving Education programs empower health professional educators and contribute to raising teaching excellence in caregiving education.
The Changing Landscape of Nursing Education:
Nursing education is evolving to satisfy the demands of a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Nurse educators are required to possess not only professional medical expertise but also advanced training methods, technology integration, in addition to research acumen.
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PhD inside Nursing Education programs are able to prepare nurse educators to excel in academic along with clinical settings, equipping regarding the knowledge and skills was required to foster innovative teaching methods and contribute to the scholarship regarding nursing education.
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Pedagogical Expertise: PhD in Nursing Education packages delve into advanced teaching systems, curriculum development, and evaluation strategies, enabling nurse tutors to create engaging and efficient learning experiences.
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Evidence-Based Practice: PhD programs emphasize evidence-based teaching, empowering nurse educators to provide the latest research and guidelines into their teaching methods.
Scholarly Inquiry: Nurse educators which has a PhD in Nursing Education possess research skills in which enable them to investigate as well as implement evidence-based teaching techniques, contributing to the scholarly advancement of nursing education.
Command in Education: PhD-prepared health care worker educators are poised to assume leadership roles within just academic linked here institutions, shaping program design, faculty development, along with program evaluation.
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Nursing students taught by educators with a PhD in Nursing Education benefit from innovative and evidence-based coaching approaches. These educators infuse critical thinking skills, promote lifelong learning, and put together students for the complexities of modern healthcare.
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Faculty Development: PhD with Nursing Education programs generate faculty members who can head faculty development initiatives, increasing the teaching skills in their colleagues.
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Curriculum Innovation: These teachers drive innovation in nursing jobs education by developing curricula that prepare students for the evolving healthcare landscape.
PhD in Nursing Education programs empower nurse school staff to become leaders in training excellence, innovation, and grant. By equipping them with sophisticated pedagogical skills, research penetration, and leadership abilities, these programs contribute to the transformation associated with nursing education and the groundwork of future generations involving nursing professionals. The impact of nurse educators with a PhD in Nursing Education stretches beyond the classroom, shaping the trajectory of nursing jobs education and the broader breastfeeding profession.0
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Never Enough Time: Remembering a Dad and Son
Age is simply a case of mind over matter.
If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.
It’s been almost 17 years since my father drew his last breath. He had been fading slowly for months, he was 102 years old, and yet his death was still a blow.
When I was a kid, people used to ask me what it was like growing up with a father in his 60s and 70s. I don’t remember ever being aware that Dad was that old. He worked full-time, taught me to ride a two-speed bike, helped me with my homework, showed up at my school performances, took Mom and me on vacation. Other than his bald head rimmed with gray hair, he seemed just like my friends’ fathers.
In some ways, Dad was realistic about his age. On their wedding day in 1958, he told my mother, 22 years his junior, that he could only promise her ten years.
But in most ways, Dad refused to act his age. When I started running during my junior year in high school, Dad took up jogging. He was 77.
At my wedding at age 87, one of my husband’s grandmothers introduced herself to him by saying how happy she was to meet one of the other “senior citizens” at the wedding. Dad drew himself upright and said, “Madam, I am not a senior citizen.”
Dad was in his 80s before he moved his real estate development business into the house. He was 96 before he declared himself retired on his tax return, and only did it then because his accountant said there was a tax benefit.
When Dad turned 90, my nephew asked him how it felt to be so old. Dad told him that 90 and 70 felt the same. Then he quoted that well-known philosopher Satchel Paige, saying “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was?”
It wasn’t until I graduated from college that I understood the magnitude of his decision to have a third child so late in life. Why he’d had the desire and energy to pay so much attention to me, to take such an interest in what I did, to listen so intently to whatever I had to say.
Dad was 91 when my son Jimmy was born and 96 when my daughter Molly joined the family. He adored both of them, sitting patiently as they chattered away about whatever interested them at the time – dinosaurs, the Teletubbies, the intricacies of Pokémon, Harry Potter – asking questions, wanting to learn more.
When Dad turned 100, Jimmy made him a card, writing “I love Poppa because Poppa cares about Stanford (football) games. I love him because he is who he is. I love Poppa because he listens to what I say.”
The three of us were there during the final week of Dad’s life, the kids playing in the pool with me when he quietly slipped away. Although I will forever be grateful that he lived long enough to know Jimmy and Molly, our 42 years together will never be enough time. Little did I know, we would say goodbye to Jimmy just 10 short years later.
It took years before I could stop reliving their deaths, the last harrowing days, their final breaths. Before the flashes of our sweet days together began to return, fragment by fragment.
Jimmy and Dad are made of memories now, living in the stories I tell, the history we shared. My remembering is fierce and intentional, as I conjure them back to life with my words. This is what remains, what comforts, what heals now that they are gone.
Dad used to tell me that I kept him young. He taught me that old age is something to be embraced and cherished, instead of feared — that it’s worth striving for, that it’s never too late to start over or begin again, that what I will remember if I am lucky enough to live as long as he did will not be the money I made or what I achieved, but the weight of my son asleep on my shoulder or the warmth of my daughter’s hand as we crossed the street.
Margo Fowkes is the founder and president of OnTarget Consulting, a firm specializing in helping organizations and individuals act strategically, improve their performance and achieve their business goals. After the death of her son Jimmy in 2014, Margo created Salt Water, an online community providing a safe harbor for those who are grieving the death of someone dear to them.
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Systemic Shifts Toward Personalized Learning
Learn how you can transform learning in your district by shifting from a traditional time-based education system to a learner-centered performance-based system.
Like many school districts, Lindsay Unified School District faced difficulty meeting the needs of increasingly diverse student populations. Through this detailed resource, you will learn how Lindsay Unified took action to improve student learning by shifting from a traditional time-based education system to a learner-centered performance-based system. By adopting and tailoring Lindsay Unified’s instructional model, you and your team can embark on your own district’s transformation.
- Consider Lindsay Unified’s core values and visions for leadership, curriculum, assessment, learning, and technology.
- Meet Lindsay Unified students and see how the district’s performance-based system transformed their learning.
- Explore core value rubrics that school staff can use to reflect on personal leadership growth, frame important conversations, and provide feedback.
- Study Lindsay Unified’s instructional model, which helps align the district’s instructional decisions with its unified instructional vision.
- Download a free reproducible checklist for shifting to a performance-based system and lists of recommended strategies for ensuring a successful district transformation.
Product Code: BKL036
Page Count: 136
“The journey of Lindsay Unified is one of the great stories that gives me hope and inspiration for the future of education. Its lessons on system transformation are powerful, not only for education leaders but for system leaders in all sectors. Lindsay’s leaders—and the entire community—have embarked on a process of unwinding the long-outdated factory model of schooling and replaced it with a model that better prepares learners for the demands of the 21st century. They have managed to avoid many of the pitfalls that have repeatedly ensnared reform efforts by truly exemplifying empowerment, patience, learner-centeredness, and humility. Our field owes a major debt of gratitude to Superintendent Rooney and his team for taking the time to put pen to paper to tell this extraordinary, ongoing tale.”
“The Lindsay Unified School District story represents one of the most amazing success stories in American public education history. Beyond Reform: Systemic Shifts Toward Personalized Learning shows us how Lindsay changed from a failing school system to one that works for all students. I have visited hundreds of school districts around the country, and none has been able to do what Lindsay has done: transform from within so each child’s academic needs are met and, at the same time, win the praise and applause of all its stakeholders. This book is a must-read those looking to create a culture of learning in their community.”
“The book serves as a great window into the success of strategic design and the value of thinking strategically about instruction.”
Explore these powerful tools to help reach your goals.
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YIFFSTAR - the Yiffy Story Archive, submitted by Satan. For those of you who are not familiar with the definition of the word "yiffy," RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY NOW WITH YOUR FINGERS IN YOUR EARS GOING "LA LA LA LA LA" AS LOUD AS YOU CAN! GO AND LIVE FREE AND HAPPY! I'll pause for a moment for those lucky individuals to flee, thus sparing them the agony that the rest of us feel every day.
Okay, now for those of you who already know what "yiffy" means and haven't run screaming into the streets, I submit for your approval (well, not "approval," per se) the Yiffy Story Archive, the only place you'll ever need to go for your stories-about-furries-fucking needs, which is to say, a site you'll never need. Why, there's everything from stories about anthropomorphic rabbits masturbating to a gay anthropomorphic cheetah and a gay anthropomorphic salamander going at it! Oh hooray and happy day, now there's no way I could possibly hate my life!
"This might hurt," Leon said, "Just tell me if you want to stop." Xillion nodded. Leon's cock was at least eight and a half inches and about half of it was crammed up Xil's ass. It took all the will power he could muster not to scream, but all the willpower in the world couldn't stop the tears. It felt like someone shoved a lit torch up his butt.
Now wasn't that just precious? As you are no doubt aware, we here at Something Awful like to take the time to support literary endeavors of all shapes and forms. That is why we ask you to check out the story entitled ""Boner the Doberman." Please take the time to read the story, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote "10." Thank you very much for your time and attention.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to go remoisten my contact lenses with an acetylene torch.
Something Awful is in the process of changing hands to a new owner. In the meantime we're pausing all updates and halting production on our propaganda comic partnership with Northrop Grumman.
Dear god this was an embarrassment to not only this site, but to all mankind
Yes, there are finally enough games for a new round of One Sentence Reviews
Awful Links of the Day spotlights the worst and weirdest websites on the internet. And we're not talking "weird" in a good way either.
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1 - OMER, PIERRE -& THE NIGHTCRUISERS-
- TIME FLIES - (LP)
Singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pierre Omer has been a founder member of the legendary swiss funeral rock band The Dead Brothers.He then started working under his own name releasing three albums on his own label, Radiogram Records.And here comes Pierre Omer and The Nightcruisers first album, Time Flies, out on Beast Records!Pierre Omer and The Nightcruisers music digs up american and europeen roots from folk to blues and from country to gypsy swing and jive in a rough and electric way.
TRACKLISTING: 01. Still That Girl 02. Things I Once Knew 03. Time Flies 04. The Art Of Cruising 05. Driving 06. Whos That Guy 07. Rocking Nyc 08. Out Of The Picture
People who bought this item also bought JUPITER JONES, AGGROLITES, THE, FLAMING SIDEBURNS, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE JANE FONDA AEROBIC VHS?, ...
Disc Quantity: 1
Release date: 05-05-2020
Item # : 540769
Availability: 2/3 WEEKS, NOT IN STOCK
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Suddenly cranberries have lost their luster. The thought of reheating the leftover stuffing and potatoes one more time makes give you the chills. And turkey? The mere mention is shudder-worthy. It’s time for a little post-Thanksgiving, pre-holiday eating that has absolutely nothing to do with the T-word.
Look forward to Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Santa Rosa Farmer’s Market where Lata Pagare is firing things up with her vegetarian, organic Indian samosas and curries. As BiteClubbers know, I’m usually a huge critic of bland, overly earnest vegetarian food, but Pagare has an impossibly light touch with the stuffed and fried pockets of potatoes and veggies. Eggplant curry gets a boost from coconut milk and plenty of spices. Just make sure to get an extra side of chutney. Veteran’s Hall parking lot, 8:30am to noon.
If you can’t get a spot at the always-packed Omelette Express in Railroad Square, a Windsor outpost recently opened across the street from McDonald’s on Windsor River Road. There’s good reason for the lines—if you’re into gut-busting breakfasts. On a recent visit, the home fries and corned beef hash were as good as always. But what’s with the rarebit sauce? Seems like I’ve seen that neon orange color on a nacho chip at the ballpark recently. Steer clear and head for Swiss instead. Omelette Express, 112 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 525-1690, 150 Windsor River Road, Windsor, 838-6920.
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Ayahuasca Ceremony in NYC
Book your ceremony below
There are some local ceremonies in NYC, most of them are underground and is only known through word of mouth. We at Soul-Herbs know and have many friends in the USA that perform ayahuasca ceremonies. We are here to connect you with them.
As some of the ceremonies are underground, meaning it’s not authorized by the government, thus illegal. You do have the option to book a legal center if you choose, but it might be in a different state in the USA.
I assume you know why you want to take ayahuasca. If not, this is such an important task to do. You need to be clear of your intention for partaking in this ritual.
Update: We don’t connect with local retreats anymore. Please use reddit.com/r/ayahuasca/. Put up a post and request retreat information on that subreddit.
Here are some things we ask and look for when choosing your ceremony:
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Good Morning Amazing Souls!!! Rise and Shine! It’s a new day! Soul Says I…Believe! Believe TODAY is the day!!! Share with the world beautiful you!!! Read more →
Soul Says I…Evolve ! Do you believe…what is believing ? The dictionary defines “Believe” as accepting something as truth. The human brain translates our perceptions of our senses as truth. What if the color red is not actually red? Is it possible if we weren’t programmed to believe the color red as red that it would be something entirely different?… Read more →
Soul Says I…Evolve! On February 4th, 1962 a total eclipse occurred and the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, with the Moon and the Sun, were all found in the constellation Aquarius. Quite a Cosmic event!!! Some believe this marked the beginning of the Age of Aquarius while others believe it will not begin till the year 2160. Astrological… Read more →
Soul Says I…Inspire!
Treat every day as a start to a new ending!
When you wake to the morning light,
accept the things in which you cannot change.
Give yourself forgiveness for the times you feel you have failed, as forgiveness only comes from within.
Live today for today with no regrets as we can only plan and hope for a tomorrow.
Always be who you are, be true to thyself and never ever let this journey of life break you, no matter what!
Soul Says I…Discover! Do you believe in soulmates? If you do, have you found him or her? If you have, how did you find each other? If you haven’t, what have you done to search for the one? These questions lead to a journey I have been on in search of my soulmate. So yes I do believe!!! Below are… Read more →
Soul Says I…Inspire!!! We all have times in our life that can be a bit turbulent, unexpected twist and turns on our journey where we feel no matter what we do, there seems to be no light. To all who are feeling like they are on a sinking ship, especially to my dear little sister as she recently asked me… Read more →
“Dig deep, dig far, reach for the universe, you can do it!”
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By Candice Gerdes
When we’re able to get back into the studios, give this Earth angel a hug- mkay? Amanda brings light into each room she walks into and won’t leave until she brightens your day with a compliment. Amanda, we absolutely adore you and are so grateful you’re a part of our family.
Q: DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEMORY WITH THE SOUL STRONG COMMUNITY?
A: A memory I doubt I will ever forget was my last day in Soul Strong teacher training. I had spent over four months learning and growing alongside my classmates and teachers in such a profound way. Emotions were high because we had all deeply bonded through the experience, and we were sad to have it end. Our love for each other had brought many of us to the point of tears. Each and every one of those yogis hold a special place in my heart and always will. I hope they know I’m always gonna want to be there for them.
Q: WHEN DID YOU DO YOUR TEACHER TRAINING?
A: I participated in SSY teacher training from February-June of 2020. We began our training in person, but as everyone knows, COVID came onto the scene and we moved to an online version of our program. Soul Strong Yoga was wonderful in offering that quick and smooth transition. And we were still able to get a phenomenal experience all the way through to the end.
Q: WHAT CALLED YOU TO DO A TEACHER TRAINING?
A: I enjoyed practicing yoga, but I wanted to really know and understand it from a teacher’s standpoint. It’s my belief that being a teacher makes you a better student. And being a student makes you a better teacher. Previous to yoga, I had a passion for dance. I had been teaching dance since I was a teenager. Because of this, I knew in beginning my yoga journey, learning the ins and outs of yoga through a teacher training would benefit my personal yoga practice tremendously. In addition, I knew yoga would be such a wonderful thing to be able to offer my clients/students. Yoga checked a lot of important boxes for me: mindfulness/meditative, nonjudgmental, safe for the body, and great for building flexibility and strength, were at the top of that list. Now my heart calls me to be both student and teacher of yoga as a lifelong way of living.
Read the entire Q&A HERE.
Also, be sure to check out Soul Strong Yoga’s online and self-paced Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Training at www.teachyogaforall.com. You’ll become a 200 hour certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance with a specialization in vinyasa yoga for all people. You will also learn more about restorative yoga, yin yoga, and mediation with our yoga teacher certification program. Amanda graduated from our in-person yoga teacher training at Soul Strong Yoga based on the same wonderful yoga teacher training curriculum!
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All too often we are visited by owners of vans asking for security following a break in. If you have fallen into this please have a look at a few bits of information which may assist you when making a claim.
Insuring your tools
When setting up your policy, it’s essential that you cover the full value of your tools. If you under-insure then this could significantly reduce the settlement you’re offered in the event of a claim, due to the insurance principle of average.
It’s also worth noting that not all policies offer new for old cover. Certain policies will include a condition that states age, condition and how often a tool is used will all be considered when paying out on a claim.
Also keep in mind that if you don’t have a ‘new for old’ policy, then the amount of money you will be offered for your tools upon claiming will not necessarily be what you paid for them when they were new.
The majority of tools cover policies will include security endorsements, specifying the required conditions for the safety of your tools.
These conditions will include details such as the construction of the building you’re keeping the tools in, vehicle alarm specifications and the need for the vehicle to be kept in a locked compound overnight.
These conditions can vary based on the amount of tools cover you need, so be sure to keep your insurer up to date with any changes.
If the worst should happen and you need to make a claim on your tools insurance, be mindful of the fact that you’ll be asked to provide proof of the type of alarm your vehicle has installed.
Tips for preventing a claim
In an ideal world, you’ll want to avoid claiming for your tools altogether.
With specialist tools costing into the thousands, they can be inevitably attractive to would-be thieves. Avoid leaving your tools unattended whilst on site, and consider painting their tips to deter the light-fingered. Alternatively, use an invisible marker to make them easier to trace should they be stolen.
If the alarm on your vehicle doesn’t match the security conditions of your policy, keep your tools with you whilst on the job, and remove them from the vehicle whilst at home.
Deadlocks and Slamlocks are an excellent way of protecting your tools if they have to be stored in your vehicle.
How to help your claim
So you’ve fully insured your tools, read your policy documents for security conditions, and taken the necessary precautions – yet accidents can happen and sometimes claims are unavoidable. Follow this advice, however, and you ought to help streamline your claims experience and get back to business as soon as possible.
If you’re VAT registered you’ll already need to keep receipts of new tools, but getting in the habit of keeping receipts will also be helpful in the event of a claim. Along with keeping receipts, photographs will also assist in identifying your tools should they be stolen.
In the unfortunate event that your tools are stolen, you should report it to the police immediately and it will help if you’ve kept a record of serial numbers. The police will provide you with a Crime Reference Number (CRN), which you’ll later provide to the claims handler.
However, before even lodging a claim, make sure that you are aware of your tools excess. With excesses ranging from £100 to £500 – or even a percentage of the value you’ve insured – knowing this figure beforehand will save you time, should the amount be within the excess.
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