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The Metaverse and its expected beneficial impacts on almost all aspects of society are a hot topic of discussion in the research and industrial ecosystems since a while. The Metaverse concept itself entails a very broad set of enabling technologies and this session elaborates on a few of them, specifically virtual worlds and Extended Reality (XR) services.
This session is split in two Tracks: Track 1 focuses on what the three research projects funded by the EC under the SNS program Phase 1/Stream C “SNS experimental infrastructure” are working on wrt XR and other enabling technologies for the virtual worlds. Track 2 focuses on the challenges and opportunities of enabling technologies for the virtual worlds from the point of view of two SMEs and two European associations, AIOTI and BDVA. Both Tracks have the same structure, a few inspirational talks followed by a Panel where a dynamic and interactive discussion is triggered with the audience.
Track 2 – Virtual Worlds: the EU funded project views (90 min):
Duration: 90 minutes
Structure: 4 x 15 min presentations followed by 30 min Panel.
- 6G-XR– Mario Montagud (i2CAT)
- 6G-SANDBOX – Carles Navarro Manchon (Keysight Technologies Spain)
- 6G-BRICKS – Christos Verikoukis (University of Patras)
- OPENVERSE (CSA on the Metaverse) – Francesco Mereddu (The Lisbon Council) [Val: no website as the project has not yet started)]
Panel with all previous speakers run by Joaquín Salvachúa
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[PAST EVENT] STLI Quick Bite - What's New in Gradescope
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Join us on Zoom Thursday, September 21 at 12:30 for the second STLI Quick Bite of Fall '23. We will review some recently deployed features in Gradescope (campus-licensed software) that you can use to improve grading and feedback in your courses while making your life easier. RSVP for this 30-minute Zoom session below.
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As the title suggests, Sally Wen Mao investigates the acts of seeing and being seen in Oculus (Graywolf Press, 2019), her second book of poetry. In the New Yorker, Dan Chiasson called Oculus a "strange and morally succinct" book and described her poems as "rangy, protean, contradictory." Sounds like faint praise, but with this book, Mao is using all those tools—which can be delightful and kinetic in poetry—to complicate the pristine pictures of life that fill our social-media feeds.
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Alive and physically unharmed, Robert Olmstead makes his way back home. After discovering some disturbing family history, he begins to hear the call of the sea. Iä-R’lyeh! Cthulhu fhtagn! Iä! Iä! The final chapter, by H.P. Lovecraft.
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If you are facing a mouse infestation, you might think that setting out some traps will do the trick. And while this might prove effective for catching a mouse or two, it is not an effective approach to eliminating the entire infestation. Additionally, mice are smart and nimble animals. Not only will they actively avoid traps if they see them, but they can also remove the bait from traps without setting off the mechanism. This means you need to know what you should do if mice infest your home and who do you call for help.
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The ousted premier is under pressure to keep his party intact as dozens of top leaders have abandoned it after the crackdown launched to arrest those involved in attacks on military installations on May 9.,Apart from Ladli Behna Yojana, officials said the Madhya Pradesh government has allotted over Rs 900 crore for the girl marriage scheme Ladli Laxmi Yojana. Women in Madhya Pradesh, like in some other states, have 30 per cent reservation in police recruitment and 33 per cent in other government jobs. Mr Chouhan had sent five lakh letters to women across the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In these letters, he talked about all the government's pro-women schemes and sought five more years from "his sisters" to make the state prosperous. The gender budget too saw a ten per cent hike in 2022-2023 with around Rs 85,000 crore dedicated to women's welfare, officials said, adding that the state has been running nearly 350 pro-women schemes, including seven days of additional casual leave for women employees, skills training, and job fairs exclusively for women.,england u21 world cup,PromotedListen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com.
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In this example the goal is to create a lookup formula with a variable sheet name. In other words, a formula that uses the sheet name in a way that can be changed by referring to up a value on the worksheet. The key to the solution is the INDIRECT function, which tries to evaluate text as a worksheet reference. This makes it possible to build a formula to assemble a reference as text using concatenation, and use the resulting text as a valid reference.
The workbook contains four worksheets: one summary, and three months, "Jan", "Feb", and Mar". Each of the month sheets has the same structure, which looks like this:
The formulas on the summary tab lookup and extract data from the month tabs, by creating a dynamic reference to the sheet name for each month, where the names for each sheet are the month names in row 4.
The VLOOKUP function is used to perform the lookup. The formula in cell C5 is:
The mixed reference C$4 refers to the column headings in row 4, which match sheet names in the workbook (i.e. "Jan", "Feb", "Mar").
A single quote character is joined to either side of C$4 using the concatenation operator (&). The single quotes are not required in this particular example, but they allow the formula to handle sheet names that contain spaces in other situations.
Next, the exclamation point (!) is joined on the right to create a proper sheet reference, which is followed by the actual range for the table array. The result of this concatenation is text, which INDIRECT then evaluates as a proper reference:
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Mell is an assistant professor in the College of Medicine.
Cystic fibrosis is the world’s most common fatal genetic disorder, caused by a gene mutation that leads to a buildup of mucus in the lungs and creates an optimal environment for some bacteria to thrive. Among those bacteria is Burkholderia cenocepacia, a deadly species that is easily transmitted and often resistant to antibiotics.
Researchers had a poor understanding of how the bacteria adapt to a cystic fibrosis lung to sustain long-term chronic infections, but scientists from Drexel and the University of British Columbia, in a study published in Genome Research, provided the pathogen’s first comprehensive genome-phenome analyses.
Colorized image of colony morphologies of 96 Burkholderia cenocepacia isolates from cystic fibrosis patients.
The researchers collected 215 bacterial samples over time from 16 cystic fibrosis patients and found that long-term infection leads to significant genetic and physical changes, such as progressive declines in bacterial motility and changes in biofilm formation.
“By looking at changes in the genome over time, we could see patterns,” says study co-corresponding author Joshua Chang Mell.
Researchers were surprised to find that some bacterial traits typically associated with pathogenesis (namely motility and biofilm formation) actually became less pronounced over time.
“This suggests that one way the bacterium may be adapting to long-term chronic lung infection is by becoming less aggressive and thus potentially more able to avoid the immune system,” Mell says.
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Hi All, I made a tutorial to show how easy it is for New GrowFX users to make common adjustments to the models I make at 3dmk - Treeline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FYsY8nkUhk Hopefully it will get more of my customers to purchase the GrowFX version of our models & see how much more versatile they are in a parametric format. Kind regards Jamie Treeline
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Running a startup is a journey full of trials and tribulations. The very concept of such a business, which relies on perceived demand for a particular solution, is a constant source of uncertainty.
According to statistics, 90% of startups ultimately fail.
This abysmal outlook can be attributed to several factors, the top being the lack of product-market fit, followed by digital marketing problems. No wonder this is so when generating demand and building brand awareness are the most important steps when it comes to landing new business opportunities.
Regardless of how effective and powerful your solution is, If your target audience doesn’t know about it, you won’t be able to attract high-quality leads or make a profit. So, having a well-thought-out digital marketing strategy goes a long way toward maximizing your odds of growing your startup.
In this article, we’ll discuss eight digital marketing mistakes that can hinder your startup growth and send your once-promising solution into obscurity.
#1. Creating Content Without Understanding Your Audience
Throwing darts in the dark — that’s how creating content without understanding your audience’s needs and pain points feels like. And it will result in producing content your potential audience won’t find relevant or valuable. To avoid coming across as only trying to push your agenda, it’s essential to create content that will resonate with your audience.
But how do you do that?
Create Detailed Buyer Personas
Since a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it, you should go beyond the usual skin-deep buyer personas. Before developing your content marketing strategy, make sure to research and analyze your audience, their challenges, buying habits, and expectations in detail. Once you build these fictionalized representations of your ideal customers, it will be much easier for you to create content that addresses their priorities instead of your own.
When developing buyer personas for your startup, consider the following:
- Demographic data such as age, gender, education, income level, ethnicity, marital status, and similar information
- Psychographic data, including your potential customers’ personal characteristics, goals, beliefs, motivations, values, spending behavior, interests, and attitudes
- Benefits your product or service or how it improves your buyer personas’ lives
- Potential objections that will give you insight into why potential customers might consider not buying your solution.
To obtain this information, interview and analyze your existing customers and prospects, but also check out your direct competitors’ target audience. It’s also worth noting that your product or service can appeal to different types of customers for different reasons, so you need more than one buyer persona to reflect this variety of use cases and particular needs.
Do Keyword Research
Now that you better understand different segments of your audience and what makes them tick, it will be easier for you to target them with keywords tied to their specific pain points. Create content/pages that have a very distinct aim aligned with your buyer personas’ specific rather than broad needs.
Look for the keywords they use when searching for a product or service that will help them solve their pain points and create your content around these topics.
The Body Shop’s Tips & Advice section features helpful content for various skin problems, including oily skin, acne, blackheads, or dry feet. Instead of overly-promotional content focused on its products, the brand primarily tries to educate and assist its audience in overcoming specific pain points. For example, one of their resources addresses the most common reasons behind skin blemishes, discusses the skincare routine for minimizing this issue, and finally, offers products specially designed for blemish-prone skin.
UnscrambleX cleverly creates separate landing pages for each individual type of persona that will use their Unscramble tool. There are three main use cases of Unscramble — the Words with Friends Cheat, Anagram Solver, and Scrabble Word Finder. Not squeezing all of them into a single landing page made it possible to include relevant keywords in the page titles and content itself.
#2. Spreading Yourself Too Thin across Social Networks
Social media platforms provide startups with an opportunity to reach their target audience and connect with them without breaking the bank. Apart from building brand awareness and generating new leads, social media also allows startups with shoestring marketing budgets to unearth the preferences and behaviors of their potential customers.
However, it would be huge digital marketing mistake to spread yourself too thin across different social media networks. Even though establishing a digital presence on all available channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, YouTube, or TikTok, seems like a good idea for showcasing multiple facets of your company, the thing is that you’d only waste your time and resources.
First of all, juggling several social media channels simultaneously is something that only big brands can afford. But more importantly, not every social media platform is a good fit for your startup.
That’s why you need a social media strategy to help you navigate this aspect of digital marketing mistakes. Start by choosing one or two social media channels that will best suit your needs. Here’s what you should take into account:
- Your industry. For example, LinkedIn is the top channel for the B2B industry, followed by Twitter and Facebook.
- Your audience’s preferences. Find out where your prospects and customers are by analyzing your website data and pinpointing where your traffic comes from. It’s also a good idea to research your direct competitors and see where they’re posting and generating the most engagement.
- The type of content you produce. If you have a lot of social media video content, then YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the right platforms. Text-based posts work well on Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Your resources. Do you have a social media team or a single person responsible for all your social media efforts? Will they be able to manage all the platforms on which you’d like to build a presence?
By focusing on a single platform, you can create high-quality content and make the most of it.
Being a fashion brand, Many Mornings found Instagram to be its natural medium for sharing photos of their colorful socks. The company also leverages Facebook to get in touch with its audience. Twitter lends itself well to sharing news updates and starting conversations, but the microblogging platform won’t yield too much engagement if you use it for visual storytelling — something Many Mornings heavily relies on.
#3. Not Creating Any Evergreen Content
The top Google search result gets 27.6% of all clicks. At the same time, only 0.63% of all searchers clicked on a result from page two.
This comparison clearly shows how important search engine rankings are for your website traffic, lead generation, and, ultimately, the bottom line.
Evergreen content is one of the best ways to secure top positions in Google searches and attract your target audience, and it would be big digital marketing mistakes to overlook it. It’s SEO-optimized and created around universal topics that never go out of date. Just like evergreen trees, this type of content stays fresh no matter the season. Moreover, its continual relevance makes it sustainable and prevents it from running out of juice long after it has been published.
How to produce evergreen content?
Answer Your Audience’s Questions
Evergreen content is practical, and it’s not about the latest news or trends.
So, check with your customer support reps what questions customers frequently ask. Another way to identify evergreen topics is by running keyword research. This will tell you more about what your audience searches on the internet.
Explaining some complex industry concepts in layperson’s terms can also be a great way to find relevant topics.
Once you pinpoint your evergreen topics and keywords, create your content around it in the form of
- How-to articles
- Industry resources.
Use simple language
Evergreen content isn’t intended for experts. Remember that its purpose is to educate your audience, answer their questions, and help them understand complex concepts.
Therefore, drop high-flown language, industry lingo, and buzzwords. Make your content easy to read and understand so that even beginners can get value from it.
Optimize for Search Engines
One of the reasons why evergreen content is a must-have on your website is that the fact that people often search for these topics. By creating high-quality, well-optimized content that covers these topics in an in-depth manner, you’ll start showing up among the search results and climbing the search rankings.
Apart from using relevant, preferably long-tail keywords throughout the content body, it’s essential to add them to URLs, titles, subheadings, and ALT text. Don’t forget to implement internal links that will connect relevant topics and provide your readers with additional resources.
To prevent your evergreen content from sinking into obsolescence, make sure to revisit it regularly. By adding new bits of information, fixing broken links, including new visuals, and promoting it again on social media like using advertising on TikTok, you’ll breathe new life into your evergreen content and make it last longer.
Zoho’s How to Write an Effective Email guide is a textbook example of evergreen content. It covers a fairly broad topic by highlighting the most important elements every effective email should contain. Even someone who’s a complete newbie in email marketing can easily find their footing with the help of this A-Z resource.
#4. Overselling Your Product
While you should educate your prospects and highlight the benefits of your product, be careful not to come across as pushy and salesy.
In an attempt to illustrate how valuable your solution is and how it can help your prospects, you can easily end up overwhelming them with too much information. This can be particularly the case with the homepage sales copy. Many startups try to squeeze everything they can into the home page, thus cluttering it with content that’s not meaningful to potential customers.
Here are some principles to follow.
Tell Your Audience What Your Product Can Do for Them
The trick is to find the sweet spot where you can discuss your product without overselling it.
Don’t try to impress potential customers by listing all the product features you’re so proud of because this technical jargon will only alienate them. Instead of that, go for the what’s in it for them tactic and focus on how the product will make prospects’ lives easier.
Don’t get carried away with your copy. The average reader tends to spend only 37 seconds on content, and if you bombard them with a wall of text, the odds are they will give up before you can get your message across.
Use short sentences and organize your benefits into bullet points so that readers can easily scan and find the information they need. Avoid using big, pretentious words since you can pack a lot more punch with an approachable, easy-to-understand style.
January’s homepage captures attention and sparks interest in its target audience thanks to its informative, concise, and to-the-point copy. There’s nothing overly promotional or redundant on this page — every element has its purpose, and it’s to tell potential customers how they will benefit if they decide to use the solution.
#5. Not Enough Content That Caters to BOFU
The bottom of the funnel (BOFU) is a critical stage in the buyer’s journey, as it’s the moment when prospects weigh their options and decide whether they will purchase from you or turn to your competitors. So, it’s only logical to have dedicated, well-thought-out content that will cater to the needs of these prospects.
Many content marketers focus too much on the top of the funnel (TOFU) and generating awareness with their content, forgetting that some prospects are in the decision stage of the buyer’s journey.
Potential customers who are at the bottom of the funnel already understand what their problem is and are aware your product could be just what they need. That’s why effective BOFO content should be sales-driven.
To deliver the final push and encourage your sales-ready prospects to make a move, use the following BOFO content types.
1. Product Comparisons
Potential customers who have reached the bottom of the funnel already know a lot about available solutions. Product comparisons put several products or services side by side and highlight their unique selling points.
By having clear-cut pros and cons of these products in front of them, prospects can see how they stack up against each other and identify which one fits their needs best.
Each Night’s best mattresses guide offers an in-depth analysis of the best mattresses based on different categories. That way, their readers can understand each product’s advantages and downsides, allowing them to make a more informed decision.
2. Case Studies
There’s no better way to convince your prospects to convert than by showing them the success others from their industry achieved with your product or service. That’s why case studies can do wonders for the BOFU stage.
Highlight pain points your existing customer had before they purchased your solution, and illustrate the outcomes they got with testimonials and reliable, authentic data. It’s best to provide a step-by-step explanation of the particular situation and use a before-after bridge to emphasize the improvements your product made possible.
A Hubspot case study states that Avison Young, a global real estate advisor, increased CRM adoption from 23% to 90% and then goes on to explain how that happened and what particular issues the solution helped overcome.
6. Lack of Interactivity
In some cases, visually-oriented content is much more impactful than text-based blog posts. Consumers are tired of being passive recipients of marketing messages — they want to be involved in content creation and take on a more proactive role in the process.
So, forcing your prospects to almost exclusively consume your content by reading would be digital marketing mistakes.
Apart from video and infographics, you should include interactive content in your marketing strategy. This format is even more engaging because it requires a higher level of prospect participation.
With interactive content, you’ll be able to:
- Attract high-quality leads and keep them on your site longer
- Capture your prospects’ data
- Increase the chances that they will visit your site again.
Some of the types of interactive content you can use to grab your audience’s attention are:
They are fun and will allow you to capitalize on people’s desire to learn something more about themselves.
These tools can be both entertaining and valuable, depending on the industry. Calculators are great for generating leads and give you valuable insight into your audience’s needs and interests.
ATH’s Protein Calculator tool is an excellent example of interactive content that adds value to potential customers. At the same time, the company uses it to collect prospect information and generate new leads.
Enhance this traditional digital content format by adding animations, videos, audio files, and other interactive elements. Your readers will be immersed in content thanks to the many different touchpoints with which they can interact.
Polls and Surveys
Find out more about your prospects’ opinions and preferences while giving them an opportunity to have their say. It’s a win-win interactive resource that can help you collect relevant data while showing you care about your audience.
7. Not Allowing Customers to Help You Sell Your Brand
By not leveraging the power of social proof in sales, you’re leaving money on the table. Your happy customers are the best ambassadors of your brand, so make sure to let them help you sell.
60% of people say user-generated content (UGC) is more authentic than other types of marketing content. Photos, videos, testimonials, reviews, and similar posts created by customers and published on social media or other digital channels will spread the word about your brand and land you a lot of new business opportunities.
Apart from being more trustworthy than the content created by brands, UGC also helps you:
- Boost conversions
- Build more meaningful relationships with your audience
- Create a strong community
- Improve your rankings and visibility on search engines.
Last but not least, UGC is more affordable than professional brand awareness campaigns.
It’s worth mentioning that this type of content is very flexible, meaning you can post it on social media, include it in your email campaign, or place it on your landing and product pages to serve as a trust signal and boost conversions.
Cluse doesn’t limit UGC to social media channels — the brand showcases its customers’ photos on the homepage and product pages. Such a bold approach encourages visitors to make a purchase and participate in the brand’s UGC campaign with their photos. This way, Cluse humanizes its promotional efforts and gives them a personal touch.
Growing your startup doesn’t leave much room for making digital marketing mistakes. This applies to your digital marketing activities too. Since your brand reputation is at stake, make sure to avoid the steps that can hinder your success.
Author: Brent Zahradnik, founder of AMZ Pathfinder.
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It’s an all-too-common story: you’ve put in the time, hard work, and research to plan a winning digital marketing strategy. You’ve used your host of marketing tools to boost traffic to your content and posts. And what do these fresh eyes see?
Boring blocks of black and white. Kiss that web traffic goodbye!
Businesses are catching on to what researchers have known for decades; people remember images much better than words. They grab attention and break up web pages with pleasing lines and colours.
Getting your customer’s attention is the first step in building brand awareness and increasing conversion levels.
Illustration vs Animation
Illustrations are fantastic for branding. They can convey complex messages in simple, easy to understand visuals. They’re beautiful, colourful, and fun.
But they have their limits. It’s easy for illustrations to become convoluted and ugly, bursting with too much information that confuses or turns off customers.
Animations have fewer limits. They can display information quickly or slowly, couch it in charts or fun stories, be straightforward or abstract. What’s better than an image or two? Thousands of them, one after another in eye-catching animations!
Video in Digital Marketing
It is vital to use some kind of video service in your business. Without a video marketing strategy you’re losing out:
- Businesses that market with video get at least 66% more leads and experience a 54% increase in brand awareness per year
- Embedding videos in landing pages can increase conversion rates by 80%
- 90% of customers say videos help them make purchasing decisions
- 64% of customers are more likely to buy a product after watching a video about it
Now that you’ve decided to take advantage of these stats with some dazzling animation videos, it’s time to consider which format is best for the services you use.
This will depend on what type of business you’re in. If you’re looking to attract B2B leads you’ll be marketing on LinkedIn. This is a more mature audience suited to consuming longer videos that explain concepts. One thing to remember here is that many LinkedIn users watch video content on mute, so remember to include closed captions.
YouTube is also a great place to post longer videos. Demos, tips, and how-to videos perform well. Remember that SEO is important on the platform, and don’t use clickbait titles that don’t deliver – this is a sure-fire way to lose followers!
Facebook has a huge amount of reach, with over one billion global users. Video content is incredibly popular on the platform, and attracts a good amount of likes and shares. Keep it light and keep it short – this isn’t the platform for in-depth, lengthy explainer videos.
Twitter is great for mobile-friendly videos, which helps overcome the issue of the character limit on text posts. Remember that over 90% of users will be viewing on a mobile device, and that for the best engagement, it’s best to make your product or service visible at the beginning of the video.
There’s also Instagram to consider. This isn’t just for B2C companies, more and more B2B businesses are making their mark on the platform. Again, remember that users will be viewing your content on a phone, and that although longer-form content on Instagram TV can perform well, short-form content is very popular on the platform.
On that note, it’s important to keep in mind when planning the content for your social media video marketing that in the majority of cases, short and sweet is often the way to go.
Potential clients and consumers browsing social media digest a lot of mental information, so your content has to grab their attention quickly and hold it.
Stick to the recommended time limits for your content:
Don’t be left out. However you decide to use video, do use it!
Animation on Social Media
How can you compete for clicks and shares in such a crowded marketplace?
Animation is the answer. It immediately grabs attention with its bold colours and stylised motion. It appeals to children and adults alike, and can play on new trends or nostalgia. It’s less likely to be seen as an “advert” than using real actors and is more likely to be shared if it’s evocative or humorous.
How Can I Use Animation in My Socials?
An excellent example is the famous Compare the Market meerkats animation, one so successful that it spawned numerous ad campaigns, catchphrases, cuddly toys, and invaluable brand awareness.
People love stories and relate to characters. It’s much easier to buy into a cartoon character than a logo.
If your brand sells a service, creating an animation showing characters using it is a fantastic way of advertising it; much more evocative than a few paragraphs of dull text.
TikTok, Instagram and Facebook need small, bitesize visuals that can be easily shared. Colourful, odd and funny are the order of the day, and animation is perfect for these platforms, especially since content will mostly be consumed on phone screens.
How to Get Started with Including Animation in Your Content
A good place to start is to look at your digital marketing and social media metrics and see which posts or content get you the highest views and engagement. Once you know what already engages your audience, you can build your strategy further to include videos and animation.
Look not only at what makes your audience not only read your content, but also share it – social media shares (via the social media platform itself or through the sharing buttons on your website or blog) are a great way to boost your exposure and reach.
Video and animations are shared more than any other type of content online, further increasing your chances of being seen online!
As with every other marketing strategy you’re employing, you also need to keep an eye on what your competitors are doing. Look at the videos rival businesses are posting. What’s working for them? What isn’t? Use these insights to help build your own strategy.
Animation is Not Just Limited to Stories
Memorable characters and humorous stories are just the tip of the iceberg. With animation, it’s possible to visualise many concepts that fit your brand:
- The development and design process of your product
- How-to guides
- Food menus
- Moving posters
- Brand philosophy
And it’s not just video; animation can replace static images with moving ones that will attract and surprise potential customers. After all, anything can be an animation!
Further Advantages of Animation
Animation allows for limitless creativity, which can give your brand the edge. But there are two other very important practical reasons why animation is great for brands: costs and control.
Animation is cheaper than live action. Shooting an advert requires a team of actors and crew. Not so with animation, which can be done by just one person with a computer.
What happens if you finally view your new live action advert, and want changes? This might be costly, time-consuming or flat-out impossible. With animation, it is generally easier to make changes and tweak a campaign to get exactly what you need.
Animation for Social Media and Beyond
If you want to increase the impact of your social media you should seriously consider adding quality animation to your arsenal.
Build your brand with colourful images and enhance the effect with related animations that tell stories, explain your product and emotionally affect your audience. It will add a whole new level of value, and may even lead to lucrative merchandising markets you hadn’t considered!
Author: Donata Caira, Expert social media and lead generation at 100 Pound Social. 100 Pound Social offers done-for-you social media and blog articles, as well as effective B2B Lead Generation. They’ve worked successfully with a huge variety of industries, including SaaS, Finance, Marketing, Recruitment, and more.
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It’s Wednesday, you know what that means! The Eyes on Isles podcast is back with another episode. This week, we’ll cover Leo Komarov leaving the Islanders to go back to the KHL to play with SKA to get us started.
This news came out of nowhere and was a surprise to many but at the end of the day, if Leo would rather go to the KHL than to the AHL, I get it and respect his decision. Also, we will get into the Metropolitan Division. The Metro is as competitive as ever and we’ll discuss what that means for this team.
Also, Mitch and I want to talk some UBS Arena. It’s important to talk about how much the Islanders did to try to make this the perfect building. Last but certainly not least, Mitch will have a prospect update for us.
Here’s what you can expect from episode 221:
Uncle Leo is likely headed to the KHL. We will discuss his time with the Isles, what it means for the cap, and so on.
Every year the Metro is the best division in the league. We’ll discuss who is doing what and what it means for the team.
Offside Tavern is returning to UBS Arena and the Islanders have done a ton of other things to make this place special.
Down on the Farm
Mitch will share his findings from conversations with Islanders prospects.
On the quiz, Mitch will pick a random player in Islanders history and I have to try to guess who that player is based on five clues. It’s usually a blast.
In the social segment, we’ll answer questions and talk about the biggest stuff from Isles Twitter this past week.
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The University of Chicago Center in Delhi provides a physical presence to deepen the capacity for scholarship and teaching in connection with India and enhances and strengthens the rich collaborations between the University of Chicago and Indian academics and institutions. The center serves as a base in India, supporting the work of University of Chicago faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates from each of the University’s divisions, schools, and the College. The center also hosts executive education and career development programs, fosters exchange programs and fellowship, serves as a gathering space for alumni throughout India, and acts as a resource for Indian researchers and students.
The University created the appropriate operational infrastructure to house the Center’s programs and activities. Located in the heart of Delhi, the University leases a 12,500 square foot ground floor commercial space. The new center is similar to the Center in Beijing. It contains offices for faculty, staff and graduate students, seminar rooms, a lecture hall and study areas, as well as spaces for hosting conferences, seminars, exhibits, receptions, public gatherings, and colloquia.
- Project Manager: Nick Nichols
- Assistant Project Manager: Maya Gharpure
- Architects: Robarts Interiors and Architecture; vir.mueller Architects
- Client Representative: CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd
- Project Contact: Nick Nichols, firstname.lastname@example.org
- March 2013: Architect firm was selected.
- Spring 2013: Design phase began.
- September 2013: Construction began.
- December 2013: Construction completed.
- January 2014: Tenants moved-in.
- March 28-30, 2014: Grand opening celebration.
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Fun Stuff in Sperm Donor World
Picking the perfect donor can be stressful. The cost of medical bills for insemination can be overwhelming. The timing of cycles is often confusing. Try to relax and take a break by engaging in some fun things on the Fairfax Cryobank website.
Blood Type Predictor: There are tables on this page that help determine the most likely blood types of offspring born to parents with the blood types listed.
Birthday Calculator: Enter the date of your insemination for the approximate birthday of your child.
Share Your Story: Take a few minutes to share your amazing journey into parenthood with Fairfax Cryobank. We love to hear from you!
Resource List: Check out some great books suggestions for all different family dynamics.
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Fairhaven Occupational Health Services
Dr. Brian K. Bowcock, D.C. is a certified medical examiner for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Dr. Brian Bowcock and his team have been servicing the South Coast of Massachusetts for 30-plus years with chiropractic care. He has many years of OccMed experience as well, providing reliable and affordable care for any occupational health need. He is a member of OCCMEDFORDCS, staying up-to-date on the latest regulations to help you stay compliant.
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With DOT & non-DOT physicals, drug and alcohol testing, hear tests and mask fit tests, Fairhaven Occupational Health Services is here to meet all of your occmed needs. And we plan on adding new services this year!
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When You Need Strength To Face The Future
“Hope,” said Thales, the Greek founder of philosophy, “is the most universal thing in the world, for hope stays with those who have nothing else.”
Many today are in the grip of despair and pessimism because they have ruled out the very grounds of hope itself, which is God. The believer’s hope centers in a person, Jesus Christ, who gave to us a hope of eternal life and the assurance that there is more to life than the weary monotony of earning enough money to keep ourselves from starving and out of the rain. Hope stems from faith, and it is to the soul of man what oxygen is to his lungs and food to his body. Apart from hope there is no reason to live.
Dr. Karl Menninger, the renowned psychiatrist, was intrigued by the place of hope in our lives and its importance as a factor which leads to physical recovery and healing. He said that much attention has been given to faith and love. Yet as a psychiatrist, he was firmly convinced of the importance of hope.
A professor of medicine at Cornell University, Dr. Harold G. Wolff, did an intensive study of the factors that led to survival for those who were interred in the concentration camps of World War 2. In an article entitled, “What Hope Does for Man,” Dr. Wolff wrote the following: “A study of a few of the survivors who have since become unusually effective citizens is suggestive. Despite exposure to many stressful conditions, the imprisonment for them was a painful but temporary interruption in a life viewed as a continuum. They were convinced that they would come out alive and that they would not be imprisoned long.
“These men formed tightly knit groups, believed in and helped each other, and even laughed together. Immediately after liberation, a few had transient illnesses but there is little to indicate that their vitality had been sapped. Indeed, a few assumed major responsibilities. In short, prolonged circumstances which are perceived as dangerous and lonely may drain a man of hope and health; but he is capable of enduring incredible burdens and taking cruel punishment when he has self-esteem, hope, purpose and belief in his fellows.”
Another doctor who made an intensive study of hope in relationship to suffering in the concentration camps of World War 2 was Viktor Frankl. Unlike Dr. Wolff, who studied the problem as a scientific observer, Dr. Frankl studied the subject as a participant. Dr. Viktor Frankl was a Jewish doctor who studied the concentration camps from within as a prisoner. Dr. Frankl saw hope as an unconquerable link to the God of the future, part of the indomitable spirit of man that could never be destroyed from without.
When Dr. Frankl wrote of his experiences and the importance of hope as a means and factor in survival, he concluded his book with these words, “…we have come to know man as that being who has invented the gas chambers of Auschwitz; however, he is also that being who has entered those gas chambers upright with the Lord’s prayer or the Schema Yisroel on his lips.”
Hope is part of the armor of the soul which is put there by God and is linked vitally to the belief that really He, not fickle fate or the brutal hand of man, controls and governs our eternal destiny. Hope is the confident assurance that God will be there for you and He will meet you no matter what man can do to you.
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Former Ph.D Candidate Li Zhigang Arrested 5th Time for His Faith
Based on an original report from Minghui
Around 10pm on October 27, 2020, Mr. Li Zhigang and several Falun Gong practitioners were reading Falun Gong teachings together at his home in Changsha City, Hunan Province. Unbeknownst, as they opened the door and prepared to leave, over 20 positioned police officers had been waiting to barge in.
The police then arrested all the practitioners and ransacked Li’s apartment, leaving his mother alone at home. She was told her son would be under “residential surveillance” at an undisclosed location. It was only three months later, on February 5, 2021, that she was notified her son had been transferred to Changsha City Detention Center and officially arrested.
It was reported that Li was subjected to various tortures during his “residential surveillance.” He was very weak when being transferred to Changsha City Detention Center.
Li was originally a Ph.D candidate of the National University of Defense Technology. When he was about to graduate, the Chinese Communist Party launched the persecution against Falun Gong, a spiritual and meditation discipline, in July 1999. He was forced to drop out because of his faith. Since then, his path was a rocky one.
Prior to his latest detention, Li has been arrested and detained four times and each time he was subjected to brutal torture.
His first arrest was on April 1, 2000 when he participated in an experience-sharing conference in Changsha City. He was given 18 months at the Guangzhou Military Forced Labor Camp.
Then, on August 21, 2002, the university called him and asked him to come over due to an emergency. But as soon as he arrived at the university, he was arrested. After five months of detention, on January 19, 2003, he was officially arrested for “participating in an illegal religion to undermine law enforcement.” Six months later on September 11, he was sentenced to five years in prison by the military court and sent to the Chenzhou Military Prison in the Guangzhou Military Region.
Despite this, Li did not give up his faith. Instead, he continued exposing the brutal persecution and telling people the truth about Falun Gong.
On April 17, 2010, he was arrested again for distributing informational materials about Falun Gong. After 15 days of detention, he was given another two years of forced labor. He was later released on bail because of his poor health on September 29, 2010.
Li’s fourth arrest was on August 19, 2011 when he and his mother were walking on the street. He was taken to the Laodaohe brainwashing center on the same night.
After 2012, Li Zhigang had a relatively stable life. He left his computer research work and used his academic strength to run a tutoring program in his home to support his family.
In October 2020, however, Li was arrested again and is now facing further prosecution.
Original article: https://en.minghui.org/html/articles/2021/3/8/191310.html
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The Difference Between A Really Bad Headache and A Migraine?
Q: What’s the difference between a really bad headache and a migraine?
A: A migraine headache is a headache that tends to recur in an individual and is moderate to severe if left untreated. It can be one sided, throbbing and aggravated by routine physical activity. It can be associated with light, sound and smell sensitivity and many patients will become nauseated with it. In a minority of patients there can be visual or sensory changes before, during or after the headache, known as auras. Each migraine typically lasts from four hours to three days, but can last more than a week.
The National Headache Foundation estimates that nearly 30 million Americans, or approximately 12 percent of the population, suffer from migraines. Migraines occur about three times more frequently in women than in men.
The exact causes of migraines are unknown, although they are related to changes in the brain as well as to genetic causes. People with migraines may inherit the tendency to be affected by certain migraine triggers such as fatigue, skipping meals, certain foods, bright lights and weather changes.
For many years, scientists believed that migraines were linked to the expanding (dilation) and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels on the brain’s surface. However, it is now believed that a migraine is caused by inherited abnormalities in certain areas of the brain. There is a migraine “pain center” or generator in the mid-brain area. A migraine begins when hyperactive nerve cells send out impulses to the blood vessels leading to the dilation of these vessels and the release of prostaglandins and other inflammatory substances that cause the pulsation to be painful.
Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate a migraine from other serious causes of headaches. Red flags (reasons to get evaluated urgently) are a headache subsequent to head trauma, a headache with a sudden onset (“thunderclap” headache), a headache with signs of systemic illness (fever, stiff neck and/or rash), a headache beginning after 50 years of age (because migraines will typically start under age 50, and over age 50 is more likely to be temporal arteritis—which needs urgent treatment to prevent vision loss—or a mass lesion/brain cancer), headaches increasing in frequency and severity, a headache with focal neurologic signs or symptoms of disease (other than one’s typical aura), or a new-onset headache in a patient with risk factors for HIV infection or cancer.
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Apart from coats and boots, leather is another quintessential Fall/winter wardrobe staple. Not just a classy leather jacket or boots would define this season’s fashion, other pieces like leather shirts, blazers, dresses, and pants are also in line. This season and the coming month is laden with butter-soft vegan leather pieces that are unique and appropriate. This trend is here to keep you fashionable and sustainable at the same time. Whether it’s sharply tailored, neutral-toned, or has intricately detailed, the vegan leather trend is making a big statement.
So, to let you keep up with this sustainable fashion here’s a smattering of vegan leather pieces that will pique your interest. Just take a quick stroll through these items as they are likely to sell out before you even hit the “add to cart” button. Prep your wardrobe with the luxurious touch you have been looking for.
Faux Patent Leather Trench Coat
You’ll want to commit to this trench coat’s color and silhouette.
The manmade sole and feminine look of this sandal is what makes it a stellar pick.
Jared Ankle Strap Sandal
The thin straps and neutral color will make any outfit top-notch.
Add extra swish to your Fall look by opting for this chocolatey brown leather dress.
Faux Leather Pants ($29.99)
The fit and sleek look of these pants will give you a luxurious appeal.
PU Shirt ($99)
Give style notes to people around in this leather shirt.
Faux Leather Jacket ($69.99)
The clinched waist of the jacket makes it unconventional.
The soft and subtle leather of this bag is a must-have.
11. Bardot PU Blazer
PU Blazer ($139)
Drop fashion bombs by wearing this lustrous black leather blazer..
Faux Leather Skirt ($34.99)
Exude elegance anywhere you go by adding this skirt in your cart.
Faux Leather Jacket
Classic leather jacket with a feminine touch.
14. H&M Shoulder Bag
Shoulder Bag ($17.99)
Add a flair to your Fall ensembles by teaming this earthy-brown bag.
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QHSE means TRUST
Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental
The long-term business success of Fangmann Energy Services depends on our ability to continually improve the safety and quality of our products and services while we protect people and the environment. We pursue these aims while paying attention both to the safety and quality of our work as well as to the satisfaction of our customers. The extent to which we meet customer requirements significantly shapes the assessment of our performance and how we are viewed.
The responsibility for the quality of our products and services as well as safety, health and environmental protection in the company lies with the Board of Management. Through its thoughts and actions, it demonstrates the importance of these aspects within the company.
In order to document the equal status of quality assurance, safety, health and environmental protection alongside the other company goals at Fangmann Energy Services, the Board of Management declares the following guidelines as binding for all further business activities:
The following principles apply when fulfilling the contractually agreed products and services:
- Economic success, the quality of our products and services, occupational health and safety, health protection, and the protection of the environment (QHSE) are equal company objectives
- QHSE begins with the company management and ends with each individual employee
- Quality, safety, health and environmental protection are the topmost priority during any work and when conducting any activities in the company
- Any accident is one accident too many as accidents are avoidable
- Consider the possible effects on the environment before any work
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In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and accountability within law enforcement, Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, inaugurated the first Complaints Response Unit (CRU) on Wednesday at the Nigeria Police Command Ikeja, Lagos.
IGP Egbetokun Olukayode emphasized that the primary aim of the CRU is to establish an effective platform for interaction between the police and the public, particularly in addressing unprofessional conduct. The unit will serve as an avenue for individuals and groups to voice complaints and seek redress against police misconducts and human rights abuses.
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Practice was a brutal reality check for some. Josh Irvine and Damian Connolly taking heavy hits while coming to grips with speed and airtime generated over the first set. Both suffering broken collarbones and both unceremoniously relegated to spectator status for the remainder of the weekend after their respective trips to the emergency ward.
Under ever menacing and darkening storm clouds, the riders psyched and padded themselves up for the evening’s 20inch action. All on a mission to score one of only ten places available in the first round for Sunday nights, head to head elimination (can anyone say big money?) final.
With the intermittent rain becoming more frequent, the pace of the evening upped significantly, and with that so did the pressure, intensity and atmosphere.
Under the blazing nightclub like lighting rig the gathered crowd got stoked on the show unfolding before them. Dirt Jam’s Friday final was going off! While more than a few new faces proved their worth on the monstrous trails, it was the big guns of Corey Bohan, Ryan Guettler, Cameron White and Luke Parslow that really proved why they are dominating world wide on the BMX dirt circuit.
Corey’s big, fluid trail style was laced with the likes of front flips and 1-footed 360 tabletops. More than enough flow to score him a 3rd place podium finish, but left many knowing that he had more in the tank for Sunday. Cameron White threw down hard with big flips, double whips and even debuted front flips, his nights riding cementing a second place finish. Ryan Guettler, fresh from a year worldwide as ‘the winningest rider’ in BMX history blew minds with runs full of huge variations that looked effortless. Front flips over the first set to 720’s over the second are just a taste of the whoop arse Ryan unleashed on the Dirt Jam set up. Ryan took the win, locked in his place as the numero uno favourite for Sunday and scored himself a tricked out Honda XR50 in the process.
Unluckily, Luke Parslow went down hard on what may have been the biggest front flip ever seen in a comp, anywhere in the world. Thankfully, a disgruntled Luke managed to walk away from the carnage, yet his injuries would see him out of action for the rest of the night and following weekend.
The ever-increasing sprinkles of rain slowly turned into a torrential downpour and the best trick comp was abandoned in favour keeping dry, the Dirt Jam crew moving in to cover the precious soil and ensure it would survive till the morning.
Dirt Jam Day 2
Saturday saw the true face of Queensland shine upon Dirt Jam, with sun blazing down on the golden beach, bikini clad bodies and massive dirt jumps (You didn’t see that last one coming right?). It was zero hour for those still keen to take on the best in Sunday’s finale.
While some chose to sit it out thru dramas with pieces of bike or anatomy, those that climbed back up to the top of the monster roll in seemed so much more relaxed and in tune with the jumps. Maybe it was that the pressure was off somewhat, or maybe it was that they had had a night to reassess the mentality required to excel on the once in a lifetime set up. Whatever the case, the riding stepped up a few notches. Six riders proved to the judges and sun drenched crowd that they had the goods to ride the Sunday final.
Young trail ruler Daniel Donges proceeded to boost his way into the Surfers stratosphere with style and energy almost unseen before locking down a place in the final alongside Mik Bayzand, PJ Mackellar and the newest member of the front flip club, Josh Stead.
With the final qualification round out of the way, Dirt Jam pulled its wildcard with an impromptu best trick comp for one thousand dollars. One trick, one thousand bucks. Not bad for riding a bike. The only downfall to anyone’s ideas of easy bucks was the level of competition. Off the hook would be the only way to describe it!
The ten-minute jam allowed riders to fire off as many runs as they could manage, taking the pressure off landing everything first time around. This progressive format allowed riders to step into the unknown with tricks they may not usually unleash. The resulting session had the crowd on their feet and the level of riding pushing new ground, signifying a huge leap forward in the progression of Australian BMX.
Cameron White took an early but decisive lead with the combo of barspin to tailwhip (two tricks that stand tall in their own right) slammed into the one air, but with the level of talent on hand, it was short lived. Lee Kirkman and Shane Conlon stepped in with huge flip variations, no footed for Lee and flat spun for Shane. Not content with that, Shane cast a warning to the those accumulated around the second jump that he could get a little off track which was somewhat of an understatement, his flip tailwhip attempt aborted mid way leaving photographers scattering! Frontflips became the new backflip with Corey Bohan, Ryan Guettler and Corey Bohan firing them off with the ease of a regular jump. But it was Ryan Guettler who dominated the session with endless variations; 720 turndowns, 720 tyre grabs, double whips and all round style for miles. When he threw a 360 double whip in the final minutes all knew he had clenched the bucks. Cam White stepped up with only seconds to go and came so close to pulling the same move, but his resultant speedway-esque slide didn’t cut it with the judges, leaving Ryan with the $1000 best trick cheque.
But the day wasn’t over, Yonny Wakefield hell bent on pulling one of the newest moves in BMX off regardless of the judges, crew or MC’s trying to finish up for the day and get into party mode. Yonny’s bike flip attempts got everyone’s attention, including Ryan Guettler’s, who put his winner’s cheque on the second set, incentive Yonny to pull it clean. Even with the cash, roars from the riders and crowd willing him on, he slipped his pedals on the final attempt and missed out on the cash. Although a hazy memory has it that the cheque went on the bar with Yonny and the crew anyways…
Dirt Jam day 3
Waking up to what looked like the most severe thunderstorm approaching wasn’t a good sign for the evening’s finale. The day slowly passed with torrential downpours and electrical storms frying the towering apartment blocks with ferocity reminiscent of a cyclone. Gusty winds looked like all but blowing the covers off the jumps, but just when the Dirt Jam crew were discussing shutting it down, the sunset became nothing short of amazing. The clouds parting and the wind died off almost immediately. I’m not sure what deal Red Bull made with Mother Nature, but it worked! The rain soaked schoolies crowds made their way out from under cover as soon as the lights and music came online. The anticipation so intense after a long day assuming it would be a wash out.
Head to head riding was the name of the evening’s game. Riders paired off against each other, the first to score two wins advancing to the next round.
The early rounds featured the big names and placegetters of the previous nights up against the relatively unknowns, but far from a walkover the riding was nothing short of intense. Amongst a bug plague stirred up by the storm, all eyes were focussed on the amazing set up and the battle raging between each pairing of riders.
By round three, it was the powerhouse riding talents of Ryan Guettler, Corey Bohan, Dave Dillewaard and Cam White up against each other. With everything on the line, the riding stepped up another notch with moves unseen on these shores.
Corey Bohan unleashed all his style and power but fell just short of Cam Whites consistency and flow which advanced him though. Think double tailwhip to front flip… What!
Ryan’s front flip on the first to 720’s on the second set ruled, but it was Dave Dillewaard’s old school no-hander to x-up followed by a signature 360 tailwhip to barspin that left the crowd in mass hysteria. Dave smiling even more than usual upon finding out that it was he advancing through to the final.
With both Cam White and Dave Dillewaard killing it in all the rounds leading up, it was hard to imagine what would unfold in the final. With one win each, it went to the wire and a final run, some calling that Cam threw his second run just to make the show even more out of control! Whatever the case, under the thunderstorm laden clouds Dave fired off his big guns in the final run in a finale that saw both riders land smooth, but not get the combo tricks they were after. Talk about a pressure cooker! With the winning run came the rain and the spoils. The tallest guy in BMX, Dave Dillewaard accepted his 5 grand winners cheque with a smile. Then in a crazy rush, all present headed to the ensuing Red Bull after party for a night of mayhem and trash talk…
Red Bull’s Dirt Jam was by far the most intense BMX competition of its kind ever seen in Australia, with riding that had to be seen to be believed! All who were part of it witnessed the future of Australian riding along with the reasons why the Australian 20inch contingent currently competing overseas are so dominant.
Text + pics: Matt Holmes
RedBull/ 20/20 magazine
RedBull Dirt Jam Head to Head - Final Places
Date: Sunday 27 Nov, 05
1st Dave Dillewaard
2nd Cam White
Equal 3rd Ryan Guettler
Equal 3rd Corey Bohan
Equal 5th Michael Perkins
Equal 5th Dave McComb
Equal 5th Andrew Gul
Equal 5th Daniel Dunn
Equal 9th Mik Bayzand
Equal 9th Shane Conlon
Equal 9th Pete McKellar
Equal 9th Dane Searls
Equal 9th Brad Doyle
Equal 9th Nick Cooper
Equal 9th Josh Stead
Equal 9th Daniel Donges
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Sign Stolen, But Replaced
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which was informed yesterday morning by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office that its Winter Solstice sign disappeared sometime between 9:45 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, has replaced the stolen sign. An identical display is back up in the statehouse rotunda.
The Madison, Wis.-based Foundation, a state/church watchdog, has placed its Winter Solstice sign in two state capitols this year--Washington State and Illinois--to protest the decision to permit nativity displays in those capitols.
"We think it is shocking that a nativity scene has been placed in these core government buildings which represent all of us, Christians and nonChristians alike," said Annie Laurie Gaylor, Foundation co-president. "Once a government declares a public forum for religion, the only way to fight back is to place a sign that causes as much discomfort to believers as a nativity display in a Capitol causes nonbelievers, as well as those of us who cherish the constitutional separation between church and state."
The pretty green and red sign contains a secular message, composed by Anne Nicol Gaylor, Foundation co-president emerita, which reads:
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Noted Foundation co-president Dan Barker:
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"We have had our solstice signs stolen in every capitol they have ever been placed in, yet religious displays and even signs denouncing freethinkers have never been molested there. What does this tell us about the harm of a government building hosting a display promoting the majority religion?"
The Foundation has placed the same wording on a golden display at the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison, Wis., for 13 years in a row, in response to a variety of state/church problems there.
The Madison, Wis.-based Foundation is the largest national association of freethinkers (atheists and agnostics), with 13,000 members nationwide and more than 500 in the state of Illinois. The Foundation works to protect the constitutional separation between religion and government.
The Foundation applied for a permit after Illinois members contacted the state/church watchdog, asking the Foundation to protest the ill-advised decision to permit a religious group to plant a nativity display in the Capitol for the month of December.
"We don't think religion--or irreligion--belongs in state capitols," notes Gaylor. "But if religious displays are in state capitols, we will be there too."
The Foundation co-presidents noted that it appears their strategy of placing a plainly-worded sign about disbelief at the Olympia capitol may be bearing fruit. After national attention, a rally by fundamentalists and requests by many diverse groups, such as the Flying Spaghetti Monster, to place signs, too, Washington Gov. Gregoire has declared a moratorium on new applications. The state has announced it is reconsidering its "public forum" policy for 2009.
"That would make us very happy," noted Gaylor.
The Winter Solstice, a natural event referenced by the sign, is the shortest and darkest day of the year, and takes place on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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One of the most influential periods in Cuban cinema was the “New Cuban Cinema” movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
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1. Una noche (One Night, 2012)
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The film explores their struggle to survive in a harsh and oppressive environment, and their determination to pursue a better life.
The film was praised for its raw and honest portrayal of life in contemporary Cuba, and its powerful exploration of themes such as poverty, immigration, and the search for freedom.
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“Una noche” premiered at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival, where it won several awards, including the Best Actor Award for Arrechaga.
The film was also shown at the Tribeca Film Festival and the San Francisco International Film Festival, among others.
It is considered to be one of the most important films to come out of contemporary Cuban cinema, and a powerful and emotional exploration of the human experience in a challenging and difficult environment.
2. Viva Cuba (2005)
“Viva Cuba” is a 2005 Cuban drama film directed by Juan Carlos Cremata Malberti and Iraida Malberti Cabrera.
The movie tells the story of two young friends, Malú and Jorgito, who embark on a journey across Cuba in search of a way to prevent Malú from leaving the country with her mother.
The film’s plot centers around the conflict between Malú’s mother and Jorgito’s mother. Malú’s mother plans to leave Cuba with her daughter and start a new life in another country, while Jorgito’s mother objects to this plan and tries to stop Malú’s mother from leaving.
Malú and Jorgito, who are inseparable friends, decide to run away and find Malú’s father, who lives in another part of Cuba. The two embark on a dangerous journey across the country, encountering a variety of obstacles along the way.
Through the eyes of these two young protagonists, the film offers a poignant and insightful look into the complex social and political realities of Cuba.
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3. Conducta (Behavior, 2014)
“Conducta” (English title: “Behavior”) is a 2014 Cuban drama film directed by Ernesto Daranas. The film tells the story of Chala, a troubled and neglected 11-year-old boy living in Havana with his alcoholic mother.
Chala’s life is changed when his beloved teacher, Carmela, is forced to retire due to her age, and is replaced by a strict new teacher who does not understand or appreciate Chala’s unique talents.
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“Conducta” has received numerous awards and nominations, and is considered one of the best Cuban films of recent years.
4. Fresa y chocolate (1993)
“Fresa y chocolate” (English: “Strawberry and Chocolate”) is a Cuban film released in 1993, directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabío.
The film tells the story of a friendship that develops between Diego, a gay artist and political dissident, and David, a young university student who is initially prejudiced against Diego’s lifestyle and political beliefs.
The film explores themes of tolerance, acceptance, and freedom of expression in a society that is highly conservative and repressive.
It is a powerful and moving portrayal of the struggle for individual rights and freedoms, and the human connection that can transcend political and social barriers.
The film was a critical and commercial success, both in Cuba and abroad, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It features powerful performances by its lead actors, Jorge Perugorría and Vladimir Cruz, and has become a classic of Cuban cinema.
Overall, “Fresa y chocolate” is a must-see film for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Cuban cinema.
It offers a powerful and poignant commentary on the struggle for individual rights and freedoms, and a moving portrayal of the transformative power of friendship and human connection.
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5. Retrato de Teresa (1979)
“Retrato de Teresa” is a Cuban drama film directed by Pastor Vega. It tells the story of Teresa (Daisy Granados), a woman who realizes that her life is not fulfilling and decides to break away from the traditional gender roles and expectations that society has imposed on her.
The film explores themes of gender, identity, and societal expectations in a post-revolutionary Cuba. It received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival.
“Retrato de Teresa” is considered a landmark in Cuban cinema for its portrayal of a strong, independent female protagonist who defies traditional gender norms and expectations.
It is also notable for its realistic portrayal of everyday life in Cuba during the 1970s, capturing the struggles and aspirations of working-class people in the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution.
6. Lucia (1968)
“Lucia” is a Cuban drama film released in 1968, directed by Humberto Solás. The film is set in three different periods of Cuban history – the late 19th century, the 1930s, and the 1960s – and follows the stories of three different women, all named Lucia.
Through their experiences, the film explores themes of gender, class, and political struggle in Cuba. The first Lucia is a peasant girl who joins the fight for independence against Spanish colonial rule.
The second Lucia is a middle-class woman in the 1930s, struggling to find her place in a rapidly changing society. The third Lucia is a modern urban woman, navigating the challenges of the Cuban Revolution and its aftermath.
Through its innovative storytelling and powerful performances, “Lucia” offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of Cuban history and society.
The film was highly acclaimed upon its release and has since become a classic of Cuban cinema, widely regarded as one of the greatest films in the country’s history.
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7. Suite Habana (Havana Suite, 2013)
“Suite Habana” (2003) is a Cuban documentary film directed by Fernando Pérez. It’s a portrait of Havana and its people, shot over the course of 24 hours. The film features a series of vignettes that capture the lives of ordinary Cubans as they go about their daily routines.
The film is known for its lyrical and poetic style, and for its intimate portrayal of life in Havana. It was praised for its beautiful cinematography and its sensitive treatment of the subject matter.
The film was a critical and commercial success, both in Cuba and internationally, and won several awards, including the Grand Coral – First Prize at the 2003 Havana Film Festival.
However, “Havana Suite” (2013) is not a known film, and I’m not able to provide information about it. If you have any other questions or if you meant a different movie, please let me know.
8. De cierta manera (One Way or Another, 1974)
“De cierta manera” (One Way or Another) is a 1974 Cuban film directed by Sara Gómez. The film follows the lives of two young people, Yolanda and Mario, living in Havana during the early years of the Cuban Revolution.
Yolanda is a young teacher who has recently moved to Havana from the countryside. She becomes involved in a relationship with Mario, a construction worker who is part of a group of young men working to build a new housing project in the city.
Through the eyes of Yolanda and Mario, the film explores the complex social and political realities of Cuba during this time period.
It depicts the efforts of the government to improve the lives of ordinary citizens, as well as the challenges and contradictions of life in a socialist society.
The film was groundbreaking for its portrayal of the experiences of Afro-Cubans, women, and other marginalized groups during the revolution. It also featured a non-linear narrative style and innovative use of music and dance.
Despite the acclaim it received, “De cierta manera” was banned by the Cuban government shortly after its release. However, it has since been rediscovered and is now recognized as a classic of Cuban cinema.
9. El Benny (2006)
“El Benny” is a 2006 Cuban biographical film directed by Jorge Luis Sánchez. The film tells the story of Benny Moré, a legendary Cuban musician and singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and became one of the most influential figures in Cuban music history.
“El Benny” is not a traditional biopic, but instead focuses on a few key moments in Benny Moré’s life, particularly his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with the women in his life.
The film uses a non-linear narrative structure and a blend of documentary and fictional elements to create a rich and complex portrait of Benny Moré’s life and legacy.
The film has been praised for its strong performances, particularly by the actor who plays Benny Moré, and for its vivid and authentic portrayal of Cuban music and culture.
“El Benny” has won numerous awards, both in Cuba and internationally, and is considered one of the most important Cuban films of the 21st century.
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10. Las doce sillas (The Twelve Chairs, 1962)
“Las doce sillas” (English: “The Twelve Chairs”) is a classic Soviet comedy film released in 1962, directed by Leonid Gaidai. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov.
The plot of the film revolves around the misadventures of a former aristocrat named Ostap Bender and his sidekick, the young engineer Kisa Vorobyaninov, as they embark on a quest to find a fortune hidden in one of twelve chairs.
The chairs were expropriated from the aristocracy after the Bolshevik Revolution, and the fortune is believed to have been hidden in one of them.
The film is renowned for its sharp wit, clever writing, and hilarious performances by its lead actors, particularly Andrei Mironov and Archil Gomiashvili.
It is a satire of the Soviet society of the time, highlighting the absurdity and hypocrisy of the system, as well as the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit.
“Las doce sillas” has become a beloved classic of Soviet and Russian cinema, and has been remade and adapted in various forms over the years.
It is a must-see film for anyone interested in the history and culture of Soviet cinema, as well as fans of classic comedy and satire.
3 Characteristics of Cuban Movies
Strong political and social commentary: Many Cuban films focus on political and social issues, reflecting the country’s history of revolution and political upheaval. Cuban cinema often deals with themes such as poverty, inequality, social justice, and the struggle for independence.
Unique cultural identity: Cuban movies often showcase the country’s distinct cultural identity, featuring music, dance, and other forms of cultural expression that are unique to Cuba.
The films often celebrate the country’s Afro-Caribbean heritage and highlight the contributions of Cuban artists and intellectuals to the country’s cultural legacy.
Emphasis on artistry and experimentation: Cuban filmmakers are known for their creativity and willingness to experiment with different cinematic styles and techniques.
Many Cuban movies feature innovative storytelling methods, unconventional camera work, and other techniques that challenge traditional cinematic conventions. Cuban cinema is often praised for its artistic merit and its contributions to the global cinematic landscape.
3 Reasons To Watch Cuban Movies
Unique Cultural Perspective: Cuban movies offer a unique cultural perspective, as they reflect the history, society, and values of the Cuban people.
From the vibrant streets of Havana to the rural landscapes of the countryside, Cuban films showcase the diversity and complexity of Cuban life, and provide insight into the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Variety of Genres: Cuban cinema encompasses a wide range of genres, from comedy to drama to documentary.
Whether you’re interested in historical epics or contemporary romantic comedies, there is a Cuban movie for every taste. Cuban filmmakers are known for their creativity and experimentation, and often push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking conventions.
Social and Political Relevance: Many Cuban movies explore social and political issues that are relevant not only to Cuba, but to the world at large.
These films provide a nuanced and complex perspective on topics such as race, class, gender, and politics, and offer a powerful critique of the inequalities and injustices that exist in society.
Watching Cuban movies can broaden your understanding of these important issues and challenge your preconceptions about the world.
Best Cuban Movies – Wrap Up
Here is a summary of some of the best Cuban movies:
“Memories of Underdevelopment” (1968) – A classic of Cuban cinema, this film explores the life of a bourgeois writer who remains in Cuba after the revolution.
“Lucía” (1968) – This film is an experimental trilogy exploring the lives of three women at different periods in Cuban history.
“Strawberry and Chocolate” (1993) – A groundbreaking film that explores homosexuality and intolerance in revolutionary Cuba.
“La Bella del Alhambra” (1989) – This musical drama follows the rise and fall of a talented singer in pre-revolutionary Cuba.
“Una Noche” (2012) – This drama follows the story of three young Cubans who dream of escaping the island to start a new life in Miami.
“Vampires in Havana” (1985) – This animated film is a hilarious satire of the Cuban Revolution, featuring a group of vampires who attempt to take over the country.
“Fresa y Chocolate” (1993) – This film explores the relationship between a gay artist and a straight communist student in 1970s Cuba.
These films represent some of the best works in Cuban cinema, showcasing the country’s unique culture, history, and political landscape.
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Tonight as I rest in my room and ponder words to share with you about today I’ve found myself in a strange place of being at a loss for words. It’s not because I have nothing to write about, but rather because today far surpassed expectations that now I simply do not know what, when, and how to start to share. So I will tell you one thing.
I found joy.
A real joy, a deep joy, and a joy that I’ve never experienced before.
It was high in the mountains outside Port Salut. The church that we are serving is literally tucked on the side of the mountain. You park on the road and hike down a narrow and steep path to the church and then to get to the next part you hike down even a steeper cliff. It’s like stairs almost. And then it just tumbles down a hillside of the mountain.
It is breathtaking.
And in that church, in the morning, the Haitian people were overjoyed to see us. They had made signs in English hanging from the walls and intricately cut chains of paper. But, beyond that, it was their genuine delight and appreciation for our team arriving that amazed me.
They loved us without even knowing us.
And so we sat in that church together and we sang praises in two different languages and we worshiped and out of my window were mountains and a view that is one that words will never describe. And as I sat there emotion began to well in me.
Tear fell from my face.
They were tears of joy. Tears of hope. Tears of gratitude. Tears of amazement.
And I let them fall.
So often I’ve found myself tucking in those tears with those I’m fine words of life. I’ll shove them down and push myself to be stronger or to look like I’ve got it all together or to ignore the fact that I’m feeling real emotion. But, today, today in a church perched on a hill in Haiti with a group of people who absolutely loved me and didn’t even know me – today I let the tears fall.
And in the falling of the tears I found joy.
When the service, which was over two hours but I could have sat there even longer, was over, we were rushed by everyone in that church who wanted to tell us thank you and God bless. Everyone. No one left without kissing my cheek or holding my hand or giving me a hug.
The irony is that here I was to serve – to help them, to partner with the local church and their needs, and to build a new church and school – and yet there I was being blessed beyond my imagination.
They loved me as a sister.
And that made me weep with joy.
The powerful part of Praying Pelican Missions is their desire to simply partner with the local church. Therefore as a member of a trip you get to get into the community, get to help with what they need, and are able to come alongside and encourage It is a beautiful partnership and the relationship forged are incredibly strong.
And, I’m learning a bit of Creole. I could listen to it for hours – it is a soothing and lovely language. When the Haitians sang in Creole today they sang loud, proud, and with such joy that it astounded me. Emotions aren’t hidden here – they are celebrated.
Tomorrow we go back up the mountain and we start working on the foundation for their new church. We’re also doing some kids ministry in the afternoon as well as bussing them down the mountain (as it’s so steep) to a flat place where they can play soccer.
Oh yes, and one more highlight from the day? Getting some fresh coconut from a tree, that was opened with a machete, and drinking it right there in the afternoon sun. Simply glorious.
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Angelina Jolie signs three year film and TV deal
Written by First Choice Radio on 5 March 2022
Angelina Jolie has said “the freedom to tell important stories and bring them to a global audience” is at the heart of a three-year film and TV agreement she has signed.
The deal with Fremantle will see the Oscar-winning actress produce, direct and star in a spate of feature films, documentaries, and original TV series.
The 46-year-old Hollywood star said: “I am excited to be working with such a passionate and forward-looking team that has an international perspective.”
Jolie will produce and direct the feature film Without Blood – adapted from Alessandro Baricco’s best-selling novel about war, revenge and healing – in Italy in May.
The Eternals star, who is a Special Envoy for the UN refugee agency, will also be working on upcoming documentaries and original series, Fremantle has announced.
Jennifer Mullin, Global CEO of Fremantle, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Angelina, joining creative forces in the next phase of her extraordinary career as a producer, director, actor and humanitarian.
“Fremantle and Angelina share the passion and ambition of telling compelling stories from everywhere in the world, for everyone in the world.
“We embrace and support the creative independence of our partners and look forward to working with Angelina to bring powerful and unique stories to a global audience.”
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Frederick J. Fisher, J.D., CCP is currently President of Fisher Consulting Group, Inc. testifying regularly as an expert witness in cases dealing with the duties and obligations of professionals as well as on coverage and claims-made issues. Since his career began, Mr. Fisher has focused on one vision: providing financial security to his clients. The result has been a successful 40-year career in Specialty Lines Insurance and his current ability to provide his expertise to help others to provide the same to their clients.
In 1975, Mr. Fisher began his career on the service side, as an Independent E&O claims adjuster. In 1982, he bought the firm and renamed it The Fisher Associates. He continued with claims while expanding the firm’s services to include qualitative claim auditing, risk management & loss control services, and acting as a TPA. During this time, he designed a program to conduct on site pre-underwriting risk management assessments of clients’ professional liability exposures.
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In 1995, he formed what is now known as ELM insurance Brokers, a firm that has acted as an MGA and Wholesale Broker of Professional Liability Insurance and Specialty Lines. From nothing, the firm grew rapidly to a $30 Million dollar facility when sold in 2008.
In 1989, he became a Founding Member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), and was elected to the PLUS Board of Trustees in 1993. After serving in all officer capacities, he was elected President in 1997. He remains a Special Materials Expert for several RPLU courses and is the Senior Technical Adviser for The Professional Liability Manual, first published by the International Risk Management Institute in 1990.
Mr. Fisher has lectured extensively on professional liability issues since 1978 and authored over 64 articles in trade journals and periodicals. In addition, he is the author of “BROKER BEWARE, Selling Real Estate within the Law”. He is a Member of the Editorial Board for Agents of America; a Faculty Member of the Claims College, and Member of the Executive Council, School of Professional Lines sponsored by the Claims & Litigation Management Association and a course designer and webinar instructor for the Academy of Insurance (sponsored by the Insurance Journal). He has taught over 100 CE classes and lectures.
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Fishtails Cafe is family-owned and operated. While only two are technically related, the staff is a family team. Whether it’s serving your family on Sunday morning or baking christmas cookies with children and the staff, Fishtails Cafe always feels like home!
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Avoid a Fire Sprinkler Violation in New York City
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The best instant messaging software is an excellent choice for companies that need to organize smooth communication between team members from different parts of the world. Of course, you can use the free instant messengers built into social networks, such as Facebook.
However, if you need more efficient tools for web conferencing, video calling, and VoIP, make sure to use the dedicated IM software.
I have compiled an overview of the best instant messaging software that is suitable for various business purposes and will help to establish internal communication in the company at the highest level.
Verdict: Slack is one of the most useful free apps for Mac that are commonly used by many businesses today. The software allows a company to be in contact with their clients as well as with each other within the shortest possible time and in the best possible manner.
In order to get the best from your software you need to ensure that it has all the functionality options that you are looking for and also has some really nice integration options that would make it easy for you to use this amazing application.
Verdict: One of the best things about Glip is that it integrates with all the other corporate systems through an easy to use web interface. This means that you will be able to access various team members' chat logs and work on them from any location in the world at any time, as long as your company has online access.
The way that this works is that a certain group of employees can log into their Glip systems at their workstations and access all the information that they need. In addition, they can then view the chats and messages on their desktop computers, as well as on their laptops. This is especially helpful for companies that have employees who are regularly away from the office but still need to know what is going on in the office.
Verdict: Crisp provides innovative and versatile tools to keep your customers connected. With this web-based instant messaging software, you can launch a live chat tool on your website, handle conversations with a chatbot when no human agent is online, and create a shared inbox for messages sent through multiple channels.
It also offers an advanced analytics dashboard to track the performance of your campaigns and personalized email or in-app activities.
Verdict: Zoho Cliq has gained more popularity amongst those who want to communicate using multimedia. This live chat software has added some features that are specific to corporate environments. Zoho Cliq allows the team to share information quickly and efficiently.
The system has various integrated options and you can choose which ones to integrate into your company's communication strategy.
Verdict: Troop Messenger is a user-friendly messaging program aimed at teams. It has a straightforward interface and various features for streamlined work even if you have to handle large projects. This program contains all the major tools needed for the timely exchange of ideas.
Typically, such instruments are scattered across multiple apps, which complicates a workflow. In Troop Messenger, you can find such features as group conversations, one-on-one messaging, file previewing, voice-video calls, screen sharing, and more. The program was created to cater to the needs of different companies both small startups and large enterprises. With this software at hand, it is very easy to stay productive even adhering to a remote working routine.
Verdict: Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular online collaboration tools, and this popularity is attributed in part to the fact that it is a very comprehensive tool. However, it can also be considered a very powerful tool, and because of the potential for abuse by hackers, Microsoft has taken several measures to protect its users against unwanted use of its power.
For example, in order to provide even greater security and protection from unwanted Team Members, various security options have been implemented. However, if you wish to explore all these integration options with ease and in total, you will need to access the Microsoft Teams Web Services tools.
Verdict: Twist is one of the latest offerings in instant messaging software. With a large variety of integrated features that work together to deliver powerful, yet easy-to-use, high-quality, multi-tasking solutions, Twist can be considered as one of the best options for enterprise solutions that provide a number of communication functions, including group email, file sharing, instant message chats and faxes.
This software is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and is designed to integrate seamlessly with the popular contact manager application. In addition, it also integrates well with other popular clients like Yahoo!
Verdict: Google Hangouts is a web-based collaborative tool and voice chat app that provides users with an opportunity to connect to people around the world for free. It is basically a video chat program where two or more people can connect to talk on the phone without having to type in and send long messages or emails.
Since Hangouts is being offered by Google, it should offer various Google integration options right out of the box. For example, it should be possible to use Google Hangouts as your Google+ page, or link it up with all of the other Google programs you have access to. Google Hangouts chat video is probably the most unique feature of Hangouts and this needs to be given its due honor among Google. In case you are looking for a solution that doesn’t require a User ID, you may utilize such services as SimpleX that support messaging in an incognito mode.
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From this Monday we start Freebies Monday & for today maker Yourself happy & download for free & gorgeos Flamingo desktop wallpaper for Your computer or phone!
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Amid the growing evidence of emerging labour and skills shortages in the industry here and challenges in global supply chains, the Department of Transport established the National Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Group in 2019. The key objectives of the Group are to support the promotion of careers, skills development and sustainable employment in the logistics and supply chain sectors in Ireland.
The Transport Department is currently formulating draft recommendations for consideration by the Skills Group in response to the Minister’s request to the Group to make recommendations to her urgently on actions to be taken to address the issue.
In tandem with this work, the Department is progressing other strands of work as follows at the moment:
Facilitating industry in recruiting drivers from overseas
To facilitate recruitment of drivers from the domestic labour market, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP)
has dedicated employer relations teams offering a range of supports and services to employers to fill vacancies including recruitment campaigns, specialised jobs fairs etc and through the online portal JobsIreland.ie.
DEASP manages the EURES (European Employment Services) Programme in Ireland, which facilitates cooperation between employment services in Member States and to accommodate the free movement of workers. DEASP organises recruitment events in the EU/EEA labour market for sectors where there are particularly acute labour shortages.
The Department has engaged with DEASP in relation to events for the transport and logistics sectors and these sectors will be featured in an online recruitment event being organised on 4th November for Spain. The Freight Transport Association of Ireland will present at the event. Further opportunities in the EU/EEA market will be considered with DEASP. Details of the event were circulated to all members of the Skills Group including the industry representative groups and DEASP asked industry reps to encourage their members to register for these events as employers.
Ireland recognises all other EU Member State driver licences. In order to work legally in Ireland, drivers from outside the EU/EEA must exchange their driver licences for an Irish licence and have a valid employment permit and visa.
The Department is currently drawing up a guidance note for the industry on the requirements that must be followed when recruiting a driver from non-EU/EEA countries. This will be circulated to the industry when finalised.
Only drivers from countries with which Ireland has a licence exchange agreement can exchange their licences. These bilateral agreements require detailed comparison of the two licensing and testing regimes, so that both sides can be satisfied that the regimes are compatible. Road safety is the essential criterion, and agreement cannot be reached if the standards required to obtain a driving licence in the other jurisdiction are not compatible. The safety record of the other country is also considered.
Ireland exchanges Group 2 categories (truck and bus) with the following countries:
- Isle of Man
- South Africa
- Republic of Korea
- Northern Ireland
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is currently examining the potential for a license exchange agreement with New Brunswick (Canada). At the request of the Transport Minister the RSA has also initiated contact with the licensing authorities in the following countries on potential license exchange agreements.
- North Macedonia
The Minister recently met with the Argentinian Ambassador to Ireland and the Ambassador has agreed to provide whatever assistance is required in expediting consideration of a licence exchange agreement by the Argentinian authorities.
The Department is also following up through DFA diplomatic channels to encourage engagement by the relevant authorities in these jurisdictions with the process.
The HGV driver profession became eligible for work permits in 2017 and the current quota available is 320 (the quota is not yet exhausted with just 175 of the permits available taken up to date). Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) review the list of eligible occupations twice annually and the Department has sought to have the quota increased or removed so that the availability of work permits does not become an impediment to recruitment efforts as we increase the number of countries with whom we have licence exchange agreements. The updated lists will be agreed before year end.
Improving availability and uptake of HGV Driving Tests
The RSA is working to clear the backlogs of driving tests. To compile a survey on the current situation, it recently contacted a sample of HGV drivers who didn’t avail of an invite to sit their test and the results are below:
- The vast majority of customers (47%) cited ‘not ready’ as their reason for not using their invitation and booking themselves in for a test.
- The next highest reason was ‘Away / Didn’t see email’ at 15%, followed by Customer error / misunderstanding or having issues with portal – 12% each. Learnings from this survey are being picked up and we are reviewing our messaging to ensure all is clear to customers.
- 9% withdrew their application.
- 3% could not get access to a vehicle and
- 3% wanted a different test centre and there was no availability at the centre at the time.
Any customers who did not use their invite up to mid-August are being re-invited. In mid-August a new process was implemented whereby if a customer fails to use their booking invitation within 10 days, their application is ‘paused’ and they are sent a communication which advises them that they have been removed from RSA’s invitation queue and given a link that they can use to tell RSA when they are ready for a new invitation to be issued to them.
This should be effective in ensuring that those who are ready for their test will get an appointment without delay, thus delivering potential new entrants into the labour market more quickly.
The Minister has recently written to Education & Training Boards Ireland (ETB) the umbrella organisation for the various Education & Training boards regionally, to reiterate the Minister’s support for ETBs training programmes for drivers and to offer assistance in promotion of the offerings available to drive interest and uptake.
A new apprenticeship programme developed by the Freight Transport Association of Ireland and IT Sligo will start in January 2022. It is a 2-year, Level 6 course and is aimed at new entrants who want to develop a career in the industry.
Through the Skills Group the Department will examine options for providing financial support for training in the industry, if required.
While the Skills Group is working on means of attracting new entrants to the industry through the apprenticeship and traineeships, it is clear that retention will be an ongoing challenge. At the request of the Minister the Department intends to commission research on pay and working conditions in the industry to better understand some of the underlying factors at play in the exits from the industry and the continuing challenges in recruitment.
The Minister is also committed to delivering the 10-year Strategy for the haulage industry as outlined in the Programme for Government.
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“The Gold Award of the German Design Award is the highest distinction awarded for excellent, comprehensive and innovative design work. As leading trailblazers, “Gold” title holders provide crucial stimulation for entire industries,” according to Lutz Dietzold, Managing Director of the German Design Council. The German Design Award is the international premium prize of the German Design Council and is one of the most recognized design competitions worldwide.
Dr. Andreas Tostmann, Chairman of the executive board of MAN Truck & Bus, underlines the special significance of the new award for the truck series launched at the beginning of 2020: “The new MAN Truck generation provides our customers with maximum support in their daily work. Our drivers know best what the perfect workplace must look like. That’s why we listened carefully and designed it according to their ideas. We are all the more pleased that numerous design experts are now honouring the new driver’s workplace. This shows us that we are on the right track!
Driver’s workplace with excellent driver orientation
In the course of developing the new Truck Generation, MAN involved more than 700 truck drivers in various types of model, driving simulator and test track studies and integrated their experience into designing the new work place.
This is determined by three independently operable systems: firstly, the instrumentation; secondly, the media and navigation system with a display of up to 12.3 inches in size and the innovative MAN SmartSelect control element; and thirdly, the internal remote control for controlling comfort and entertainment functions from the bunk area. Each system has its own truck-specific control logic, which, at the same time, is integrated into the holistic interaction concept.
This enables the driver to intuitively operate the numerous assistance and comfort functions of the new MAN Truck Generation and thus to drive the vehicle safely and efficiently. All the operating elements have been designed so as not to distract the driver’s attention from what is happening on the road. The display and operating levels are separated from each other so that the visual information is as close as possible to the line of sight to the road, whereas the control elements are within reach from a comfortable seated position. The MAN SmartSelect, for example, with its turn and press function, minimises the need to look away from the road when operating the infotainment and navigation menus. Another major benefit of the new driver’s workplace is that every driver is offered the same high level of operating comfort quickly and in a self-explanatory manner, regardless of age, professional experience or technical affinity. With these features, the new MAN Truck Generation makes a lasting contribution to simplifying the increasingly demanding everyday working life of truck drivers.
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|"If there be any among us who [disagree], let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it." Thomas Jefferson, March 4, 1801|
There are no mandated standards or certification for Flexible PVC pipe. That means everyone and his brother has jumped into this line of products. The market is large, the equipment to make it is relatively cheap, it looks the same, and there are no regulations. So why does this matter to you?
REASON #1 QUALITY & COST
Yes, that's right, cost. There are companies selling non-USA made flexible pvc pipe and they sell it cheaper. However, the cost you have to consider is not just the cost of the pipe or hose, but how much it'll cost you if it fails. How much will it cost you to dig up to replace it or repair a leak? How much will it cost you to flood your backyard, basement or even your house? How much will it cost you in damage or lost livestock? If you buy imported flexible PVC pipe and it fails just once or you lose livestock, the cost will be more than you save by buying imported pipe. Think this is just a scare tactic? Here comes the QUALITY part. Take a look at this:
Watch the video of this failed pipe on Youtube!
You will need to click on the image above or watch the video to see the cracking. Quoting from the customers email:
"This is the bad portion, cut out. Note the three lineal failures. It started as a single and went to a triple overnight. No termites, no sun exposure. This is the third of this type of failure I've had in the last week. Please advise."
What we advised the customer is that he didn't buy this flexible pvc pipe from us, but a another site that pretended to be our site by advertising as "FlexPVC" and putting the words Flex PVC all throughout their site. (He even provided a copy of his receipt from the other site.)
Here is another letter from a different customer:
I am writing this letter in support of FLEXPVC.COM and not a similar website [name redacted] . Though the names sound similar there is a big difference in the quality of the products they sell. I should know because I mistakenly bought from the wrong company and paid for it with very poor quality. Let me explain. Around 2006 I needed new plumbing for a 12-year-old pool. I purchased flexible PVC from FlexPVC.com for my inlet piping. When it came time to do the rest of my pool, I mistakenly bought from [name redacted] (2012). Since that time I’ve only had one leak in the original plumbing (nine years) but I’ve had eight leaks, tiny little pinholes, from the PVC pipe I bought from [name redacted]. Each year for no known reason (no termites, no pests, no sharp objects etc.) the poor quality piping from [name redacted] would spring a leak and we would have to repair it. This year when I contacted [name redacted] they told me the piping was out of warranty and they would not honor my request for replacement plumbing. I’m really not sure I wanted to use their inferior plumbing anyway! Though the same pipe from FlexPVC.com is twice the cost, I can assure you it’s a better quality pipe and worth the added expense (factor in the time to repair and all the water lost!). Though they didn’t have to, FlexPVC.com paid for my shipping because they felt bad that I got tricked into buying it from a company whose name sounded very similar to theirs, the original company. My recommendation is to take your business to FlexPVC.com and not [name redacted] because of their inferior quality and service. Thank you,
David Brys. MD
I have a confession to make. These guys told me that the "flexible PVC" I could get at my local home store would spring a leak within a couple of years. Well they were wrong. I didn't believe them. I needed the flex PVC fast so I didn't want to wait. I got some locally and installed it. It sprung a very disappointing leak in 3 months. So I ordered the same length from FlexPVC.com (it was much cheaper in fact, except for shipping) and I have to tell you--this is a VERY different product. I don't know why the local store doesn't stock this stuff, but it's bulletproof! I've had it in for a month now, but I don't anticipate a leak in this for many years. It's just that tough! Skip the pain and lost time and money of using the cheap stuff. They didn't ask me for this testimonial. I just had to send it to them because I was SO surprised by how much stronger this product is over what I had before. Scott M, Tennesse
These are not the only cases. These are just three that were upset enough to email us their stories and allow us to use them on our website.
REASON #2 SAFETY
The next reason to by made in the USA flexible pvc pipe is you don't know what the imported pipe is made of. The Flexible pvc pipe we sell has a NSF-50/51 rating. The reason NSF-50/51 is important is that is requires the pipe to be made of virgin materials and no fillers. Recycling is great, but when it comes to transporting water in a hose made of recycled materials from overseas, you have no idea what recycled materials they use.
Think about this. You know the stories: Toys for children painted with lead based paint; Sulfur infused Chinese Drywall, Chemically tainted dog food, peanut butter, or toothpaste. Vegetables carrying hepatitis, salmonella, or shigella. What do all these
products have in common? They are all imported. If these foreign companies are so irresponsible with the toys for our children or what we feed ourselves and our pets, then why would anyone believe they would conform to non-mandatory
requirements for an unregulated pipe?
|REASON #3 INTEGRITY
What if you have damages from imported pipe? How will you recover those damages? Good luck trying to sue some cinder-block warehouse in a remote land thousands of miles away. You think those buzzards in the brick building will stand behind their product? According to at least two customers, no they will not!
|REASON #4 JOBS
When you buy USA Made Flexible pvc pipe and hose you are supporting your fellow Americans. Jobs that America needs. At some point you will have to decide who you want to send your money to, and the sooner you do, the more US jobs you will save.
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Who is Ashley Butch?
Kurt Busch is a very well known name in the world of car racing; He is a one-time NASCAR Cup Series winner, among many other achievements as a professional stock car racer. Along with his own popularity, people around him also became popular, including his wife, Ashley Bush. He is a polo player and has a respectable career of his own.
So, do you want to know more about Ashley Bush, from her childhood years to her recent career endeavors, including her personal life? If yes, stay with us for a while as we introduce you to this major polo player.
Ashlee Busch Wiki: Age, Childhood and Education
Born on 4 September 1991 in Ashley van Meter in Middleburg, Virginia USA, she is the daughter of Albert van Meter Jr., president of Van Meter Companies, a real estate development firm headquartered in Middelburg, and his wife Dedria is. . She shared her childhood years with her siblings, Jenny, Charis and Alison Van Meter. From an early age, Ashley fell in love with horses and began riding lessons at the age of five. As her love for polo grew, and from the age of 11, she respected her skills as a polo player. In connection with her education, Ashley attended the prestigious Hill Academy.
Ashley is now a professional polo player and has accomplished many notable results since beginning her career. He has won several tournaments, including the Port Mayaka 14-goalscorer and the International Polo Club 12-goalscorers. His father has also tried himself in the game, and the two played together at the International Polo Club 12-goalscorer in Palm Beach County, which they won as a team. In addition, she has participated in a polo event organized by Prince Harry and Megan Markle in July 2018. However, his public popularity is the result of his romantic relationship with Kurt Bush.
In addition to her profession of polo player, Ashley is also a skilled model; She was contracted with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency and in 2017 became a brand ambassador for the USA Polo Association. In addition, Ashley has collaborated with Enrica Sanchez-Rivera, the founder and CEO of La Isla, to launch the swimwear clothing line.
Stardom, rise of relationship, marriage with kurt bush
The two came back in 2014 through Ashley’s sister, who already knew Kurt, and introduced him to each other. After only a few dates, they become a couple and on August 26, Ashley and Kurt announce their engagement. As their relationship became more serious, everyone wanted to find out who had caught the successful stock-car racer and Ashley’s name started appearing in every newspaper. Everyone wanted to know who she is, what she does for a living and other information. Ashley has not revealed much about her life and career, and we are happy to share this information with you so far.
Ashley and Kurt crowned their relationship on 7 January 2017. They do not have children, but this does not mean that this situation will not change in the future.
Ashley Bush Internet Fame
Over the years, Ashley has become quite popular on social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter. his Official instagram page He has more than 35,000 followers, with whom he has shared photographs from his daily life, such as With her husband, Among many other posts. You can find ashley Twitter Also, to which she has over 12,000 followers, with whom she has shared her achievements, but also unquestioned support for her husband. So, if you are not already a fan of Ashley Bus, this is a great opportunity for you, just skip to her official pages, and see what she is up to next.
– Ashley Basch (@marsashlibush) February 15, 2019
Ashley Bush’s husband, Kurt Bush
Now that we’ve shared everything about Ashley, let’s share some information about her husband Kurt Bush.
Born August 4, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kurt Thomas Bush is the son of Thomas and Gay Bus. From an early age he became interested in racing and at the age of just five he started running go-karts. As he got older, Kurt’s skills improved and as a young teenager, he joined the Dwarf Competition League, and won the trophy in his only second race.
Ever since he turned professional, Kurt has become one of the most successful stock-car race drivers; He has competed for several racing teams, including Rausch Racing, Penske Racing, Phoenix Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing and “Chip Ganassi Racing”. Some of Kurt’s accomplishments include the 2003 IROC Champion, the 2004 Next Cup Series Champion, the 2017 Daytona 500 Winner, then the 2004 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion, and the second in 2000 NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series career, among many other accomplishments .
According to official sources, Kurt Bush has total assets of $ 50 million.
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|Age||75 Years Old|
|Nick Name||Tom Terrific|
|Famous As||Former Baseball Player|
|Birth Place||Fresno, California|
About Tom Seaver
George Thomas Seaver professionally named Tom Seaver was an American former baseball pitcher. His media nickname referred to the cartoon character Tom Terrific. He performed 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Red Sox from the 12 months 1967 to 1986. During the 1969 World Series, he performed an important function of their victory. Not solely this but in addition he had gained the National League’s (NL) Rookie of the Year Award in 1967, and gained three NL Cy Young Awards because the league’s finest pitcher. Moreover, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the very best share of votes ever recorded on the time within the 12 months 1992. He was additionally inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame, the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame, and the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. He was additionally ranked thirty second on The Sporting News’ listing of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players within the 12 months 1999 who turned the one participant to have spent the vast majority of his profession with the Mets to make the listing. He was chosen because the “Hometown Hero” for the Mets franchise by ESPN in 2006. In 2019, the Mets renamed the road exterior of Citi Field stadium to 41 Seaver Way in his honor. His #41 jersey was the third quantity ever retired by the Mets. On thirty first August 2020, he died in his sleep within the early hours, because of issues of Lewy physique dementia and COVID-19.
Baseball pitcher Tom Seaver, USC’s first member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, died on thirty first August 2020 (Monday) in Calistoga, California. His explanation for loss of life/loss of life trigger was because of issues from Lewy physique dementia and COVID-19. He was 75 years outdated on the time of his loss of life. He was survived by his spouse, Nancy, and daughters Sarah and Anne. He was a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 12-time all-star. “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved husband and father has handed away,” mentioned his spouse, Nancy Seaver, and daughters Sarah and Anne, based on the Hall of Fame web site. “We ship our love out to his followers, as we mourn his loss with you.” He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1992 when he was named on 98.8% of ballots forged.
Tom Seaver is known for being a former baseball participant and a broadcaster who labored for the Mets the New York Yankees, and with Vin Scully in 1989 for NBC, and extra. He is finest identified for his “drop and drive” overhand supply, powered by his legs and trunk together with his knee sinking to the bottom.
On seventeenth November 1944, Tom Seaver was born in Fresno, California. His delivery identify/actual identify was George Thomas Seaver. He held American nationality and he was American-White by ethnicity. His race was White. Scorpio was his Zodiac signal and he was Christian by faith. He was born to his dad and mom; Betty Lee (mom) and Charles Henry Seaver (father). As per his schooling, he attended Fresno High School and was a pitcher for the varsity’s baseball crew. He additionally joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve on twenty eighth June 1962. Later, he enrolled at Fresno City College. The University of Southern California (USC) recruited him to play faculty baseball for the USC Trojans. As a sophomore, he posted a 10-2 document, and he was drafted within the tenth spherical of the 1965 Major League Baseball draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. When he requested for $70,000, nonetheless, the Dodgers handed. After that, he signed knowledgeable contract with the Atlanta Braves within the 12 months 1966, who had drafted him within the first spherical of the secondary January draft (twentieth general). But the contract was voided by Baseball Commissioner William Eckert as a result of his faculty crew had performed two exhibition video games that 12 months (though Seaver himself hadn’t performed). Later, the Mets awarded his signing rights in a lottery drawing among the many three groups (the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians being the 2 others). He lastly celebrated his seventy fifth birthday.
Tom Seaver was a really charming individual with a lovely persona. His tall top was 1.85 m and his balanced weight was 93 Kg. His physique construct was common and he maintained his physique so much. Whereas his different physique particulars are unavailable in the meanwhile. He had a whole lot of accidents throughout his baseball profession. In the 12 months 2013, it was reported that he suffered from reminiscence loss-not even remembering long run acquaintances; “sleep problem, nausea, and a basic general feeling of chemical imbalance.” On seventh March 2019, his household introduced that he was affected by Alzheimer’s dementia and retiring from public life.
Tom Seaver’s Baseball Career
- Beginning the skilled baseball profession with Jacksonville Suns within the 12 months 1996, Tom Seaver was 12-12 with a 3.13 ERA pitching in Class AAA.
- Playing for one season with Jacksonville, he made his transfer to New York Mets. It was within the 12 months 1997.
- He turned profitable to be named to the 1967 All-Star Game and received the save by pitching a scoreless fifteenth inning.
- He was 16-13 for the last-place Mets, with 18 full video games, 170 strikeouts, and a 2.76 earned run common in his rookie season and was additionally named the 1967 National League Rookie of the Year.
- In the 1968 season, he gained 16 video games once more throughout that season and recorded over 200 strikeouts for the primary of 9 consecutive seasons.
- He additionally gained a league-high 25 video games and his first National League Cy Young Award within the 1969 season and likewise completed runner-up to Willie McCovey for the League’s Most Valuable Player Award.
- He threw 8 1⁄3 excellent innings in opposition to the division-leading Chicago Cubs in New York’s Shea Stadium.
- After that, he outlasted Atlanta’s Phil Niekro within the first recreation a 9-5 victory in the course of the 1969 National League Championship Series.
- In the 1969 World Series, he was the starter for Game One however misplaced a 4-1 resolution to the Baltimore Orioles’ Mike Cuellar and in Game Four, he pitched a 10-inning full recreation for a 2-1 win and subsequently gained the collection.
- In addition to his 10 consecutive strikeouts, he tied Steve Carlton’s main league document, on the time, with 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning recreation.
- His document was 17-6 by mid-August. But he solely gained one in every of his final ten begins, together with 4 on quick relaxation, to complete 18-12. Nonetheless, Seaver led the National League in each earned run common (2.82) and strikeouts (283).
- He led the league in earned run common (1.76) and strikeouts (289 in 286 innings) whereas going 20-10 within the 1971 season the place he completed second within the Cy Young balloting to Ferguson Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs. He then gained two extra Cy Young Awards (1973 and 1975, each with the Mets).
- Additionally, he had 4 extra 20-win seasons (20 in 1971, 21 in 1972, 22 in 1975, and 21 in 1977).
- He additionally led the National League in strikeouts 5 instances, ending second in 1972 and third in 1974.
- As a free agent, he requested McDonald to instantly commerce him and was traded to the Cincinnati Reds on the buying and selling deadline, fifteenth June 1977 for pitcher Pat Zachry, minor league outfielder Steve Henderson, infielder Doug Flynn, and minor league outfielder Dan Norman.
- He then started taking part in for Cincinnati Reds the place he went 14-3 with the crew. He additionally efficiently gained 21 video games together with an emotional 5-1 win over the Mets in his return to Shea Stadium.
- He additionally acquired a prolonged ovation on the 1977 All-Star Game, which was held in New York’s Yankee Stadium.
- After that, he led Cincinnati to win the Western Division, and once more within the strike-shortened 1981 season, when the Reds had the perfect document within the main leagues.
- He recorded his 3,000th strikeout in opposition to Keith Hernandez of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1981.
- During the 1982 season, he suffered an harm ending 5-13.
- He was 75-46 with a 3.18 ERA and 42 full video games in 158 begins in six seasons with the Reds.
- After that, he was traded again to his former crew, the Mets on sixteenth December 1982.
- He tied Walter Johnson’s main league document of 14 Opening Day begins, shutting out the Philadelphia Phillies for six innings in a 2-0 Mets win on fifth April 1983 and had 9-14 information within the 1983 season.
- In the 1994 season, his contract was made with the value $750,000.
- He was 198-124 with a 2.57 ERA in 3,045 innings with 171 full video games in 12 seasons, successful three Cy Young awards, the 1969 World Series, and the 1967 NL Rookie of the Year Award.
- Later, he was acquired by Chicago White Sox on twentieth January 1984 in a free-agent compensation draft.
- He then pitched two and a half seasons in Chicago and recorded his final shutout on nineteenth July 1985.
- He additionally recorded his three hundredth victory at Yankee Stadium in opposition to the Yankees, throwing a whole recreation 4-1 victory on 4th August 1985.
- He had 33-28 with a 3.67 ERA and 17 full video games in 81 appearances in three seasons with the crew.
- After that, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox and his 311th and last win got here on 18th August 1986, in opposition to the Minnesota Twins.
- Due to knee harm, he missed many video games.
- His 1986 wage was $1 million; the Red Sox supplied $500,000, which he declined and he was granted free agent on twelfth November 1986.
- He then joined with Mets in 1987 and hit onerous in an exhibition recreation in opposition to the Triple-A Tidewater Tides on June 11.
- After that, he retired from his baseball profession. The Mets retired Seaver’s uniform quantity 41 in 1988 in a Tom Seaver Day ceremony, making him the franchise’s first participant to be so honored.
Tom Seaver’s Broadcasting profession
- After his retirement, he turned a tv coloration commentator, working variously for the Mets, the New York Yankees, and Vin Scully in 1989 for NBC.
- Not solely this but in addition he changed Joe Garagiola as NBC’s lead baseball coloration commentator, which led to him calling the 1989 All-Star Game and National League Championship Series.
- He labored as an analyst for Yankees’ telecasts on WPIX from 1989 to 1993 and for Mets telecasts on WPIX from 1999 to 2005.
Awards and Life Achievements of Tom Seaver
- 12× All-Star (1967-1973, 1975-1978, 1981)
- World Series champion (1969)
- 3× NL Cy Young Award (1969, 1973, 1975)
- NL Rookie of the Year (1967)
- 3× NL wins chief (1969, 1975, 1981)
- 3× NL ERA chief (1970, 1971, 1973)
- 5× NL strikeout chief (1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976)
- Pitched a no-hitter on June 16, 1978
- New York Mets No. 41 retired
- New York Mets Hall of Fame
- Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
MLB Stats of Tom Seaver
- Win-loss document 311-205
- Earned run common 2.86
- Strikeouts 3,640
Who was Tom Seaver married to?
Tom Seaver was a married man. He was married to his fairly spouse, Nancy Lynn McIntyre. The duo received married on ninth June 1966. They have been married for a document of 54 years. The couple met once they have been youngsters, they began courting till they have been in faculty; finally, Tom proposed in Florida whereas he was taking part in with a minor league crew. The duo can be blessed with two children/youngsters, their first daughter Sara E. Seaver now Sara Zaske was born on September 16, 1972; their second daughter Anne Elizabeth Seaver now Anne Buckle was born on October 29, 1975. They lived of their dwelling the place they ran Seaver Vineyards in Calistoga, California. They lived in Calistoga, California, the place he began his personal 3.5-acre (14,000 m2) winery, Seaver Family Vineyards, on his 116-acre (0.47 km2) property within the 12 months 2002. His first classic was produced within the 12 months 2005. He has additionally introduced his two cabernets, “Nancy’s Fancy” and “GTS”, at an April 2010 wine-tasting occasion in SoHo, to optimistic critiques. Prior to his loss of life, the duo was having fun with their life fortunately with none disturbances.
Tom Seaver’s Net Worth 2020
Tom Seaver is a former Major League Baseball participant. After retiring from baseball profession, he started his profession as a broadcast. As of 2020, his internet price is estimated to have $10 Million. Whereas his actual wage particulars are unavailable at current. Only it’s identified that he was receiving a wage of $1 Million as of 1996. He had made an enormous amount of cash from his baseball profession. His main supply of revenue was from his baseball profession and from a broadcasting profession. He was residing an expensive and comfortable life earlier than his loss of life.
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The official site of the NFIP, Floodsmart.gov, has published some bullet points covering several types of spring flood events. We at Flood Flaps thought it would be helpful to pass along their info.
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Rivers and streams that froze during the winter also begin to thaw. As the ice breaks and travels downstream, ice jams can block the flow of water, creating flooding upstream. Add spring rain to the mix, and the result can be serious, widespread flooding.
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Happy International Women's Day! We love days like these because we can take a breath and reflect on all of our accomplishments. And what better day to shout cheer about the women in our team at Flora & Curl.
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Naturally Yours,The Team at Flora & Curl
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The orchid propagation requires the strict observance of basic terms of agricultural engineering. The proper orchid care indoors includes its providing suitable soil, location and lighting, temperature conditions, watering, air humidity, transplantation, and the right nutrition.
The beginners should choose the plants, easy for growing and care, such as the modern hybrids: phalaenopsis, dendrobium and some others. There are also species intended for the air-conditioned apartments (Dendrobium), temperate climate (Lelia) and warm conditions (Phalaenopsis, Vanda).
However, you should remember that each group consists of many orchid species, so the final choice must be made taking into account all the recommendations for the maintenance of this or that species. The species orchids are usually cheaper than the hybrid ones. But the hybrid orchids are less sensitive to the environmental changes, easier to care and propagate. Besides, they flower more often and willingly.
The increase of humidity and spraying
The orchid requires high air humidity and regular watering.
There are many ways of increasing humidity- from the regularly dumped gravel in the tray to the installation of glass or plastic partition near the window, not to mention the home greenhouse or florarium. In any case, it is useful to put the open containers with water next to the orchids. You must also use individual air humidifiers and spray the flowers every day.
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The optimal air humidity at the time of care is 60-70 %. To hold humidity at a constant level, you can use household air humidifier or keep the flower in a special greenhouse. The air must be fresh and not stagnant. The orchids require constant care and protection from the overheating.
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Fast Rise Vs. Slow Rise Foam
One of the options you may have available to you for your project is “slow rise” foam. You may notice that there is not an option to select “fast rise” foam, and that’s because fast rising foam is standard. As the names imply, the difference between these two formulations is how long
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Fast rise foam is meant to be sprayed to an open cavity where it will bond and expand in a short period of time, curing quickly enough to avoid sagging or settling. This is the most commonly used foam because it can be applied in any direction: overhead, downward, or horizontally into an open wall cavity. There are different densities available for fast rise foam including high density (2.8 pounds per cubic foot), standard density (1.75 pounds per cubic foot), and low density (.75 pounds per cubic foot). For most projects, the standard density fast rise foam will be used because its closed cell structure will stop air, moisture, and provide a high R value of approx. 7 per inch. Foam it Green standard density fast rising foam, such as in our Foam it 602 and Foam it 202 kits, takes it a step further, giving you Class 1 ASTM E84 Fire-retardant and ASTM G21 Anti-microbial foam. CAUTION: Foam it Green only provides Class 1 fire-retardant foam in our fast rise standard density kits, but many other suppliers still offer Class 2 foam. Beware of lower priced foam that may not be as safe for your project as Foam it Green! When spraying fast rise Foam it Green, it’s best to target an application thickness of 1/3” wet so that it can expand to 1” cured. If you need additional thickness, spray in 1” cured layers. When the two components mix, they create heat which helps the foam expand. This process usually takes 30 seconds, and your foam should be tack free in 2 minutes! Spraying too thick can make the foam heat up more, cure prematurely, and cost the user coverage.
Slow Rise Foam
Slow rise foam is meant to be sprayed into an enclosed cavity, where the expansion will be delayed, allowing it to travel more thoroughly to where it needs to go, filling in all the gaps you can’t see. Slow rise Foam it Green is also Class 1 ASTM E84 Fire-retardant insulation, just like our fast rising formula! Since you cannot see how much the foam will rise in an enclosed cavity, which ends up being approximately 6 times its liquid volume, we recommend you go slow and check your work often. Some customers have had success attaching clear vinyl tubing over the mixing nozzle so that #1) it can be “fed” into the area to be filled and #2) you can see what’s going in is green in color to help you know your mix is “on-ratio”. Slow rise foam is best installed into an empty cavity without any prior insulation still there. If you have old fiberglass batts, it’s best to either create an opening large enough to remove all of them, or remove the drywall/plaster completely and switch to fast rise foam for an open cavity spray.
Lastly, since the estimated coverage with slow rise foam is based on “free rise”, you should estimate a bit more waste than you would with fast rise foam. Some of the slow rise foam might be held back from fully expanding, being trapped by the structure of the cavity or even other areas of already cured foam. In addition, since you cannot control the thickness of the spray with slow rise – the entire void must be filled. In a 2×4 wall construction, this means you will have about 3.5” of closed cell foam, which offers a tremendous R value, but at a higher per square foot cost. Alternatively, fast rise foam thickness can be controlled, and in many areas 2” of closed cell foam is sufficient.
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PATD CADIZ JAR
Cadiz Glass Works, Cadiz, Ohio
Aquamarine Half Gallon
Provenance: Ron Hands Collection
Our embossed aquamarine half-gallon “Cadiz Jar” is very rare and was made in a relatively short period of time by the Cadiz Glass Works in Cadiz, Ohio. This jar is from the late Doc Dawson Ford collection. Doc Ford was a past Ohio Bottle Club president and considered one of the chief ambassadors of the bottle hobby. He received the FOHBC Hall of Fame award in 1997. After his death, the consignor purchased the jar from his daughter at the 2011 Mansfield Ohio Antique Bottle Show.
The patentee of the Cadiz Jar was William M. Wallace of Bridgeport, Ohio. He was issued a patent on September 12, 1882, for a “Mode of Making Glass Screw Caps.” On January 2, 1883, he received another patent for a “ Mold for Forming Glass Screw Caps.” His caps were also used for the Hoosier and Eclipse jars.
Established in 1803, Cadiz is the County Seat of Harrison County, Ohio. The town was named after Cadiz, Spain, and was laid at the junction of roads coming from Pittsburgh, and Washington, Pennsylvania. By 1846, four churches and twenty-one stores made their home in a town of 1,028 residents. Manufacturing goods and processing farm products were the main vocations of the time. Cadiz also played an important part in the Civil War as a portal in the Underground Railroad.
Our 9″ tall, rich aquamarine half-gallon specimen was hand-blown in high-quality glass and has a ground lip. The jar closure is a shoulder seal with a glass screw cap with ribbed sides that are quite attractive. The jar face is embossed in two lines with sans-serif copy reading ‘CADIZ JAR.’ The copy “Cadiz” is centered over “Jar” and is slightly arched down. The cap is embossed ‘PATd’ and ‘CADIZ JAR’ around a portion of the cap. The “D” is smaller, raised, and underlined. There is an embossed ‘1’ on the base. The jar can also be found in an aqua 7-½” tall quart size with a variant embossed cap that reads, ‘PATd 1883’ around ‘CADIZ JAR.’
Cadiz Glass Company
C. M. Rhodes, William M. Wallace, Edwin Pierson, John Kitson, and other local businessmen from Bridgeport and Bellaire, Ohio, formed the Cadiz Glass Co., on April 19, 1884. Cadiz, Ohio is 23 miles northwest of Wheeling, West Virginia. The actual incorporation took place on May 8, 1884, with William M. Wallace, D. B. Walsh, Edward Pearson, M. G. Kennedy, W. S. Paulson, J. M. Garvin, J. M. Estep, J. M. Brown, H. S. McFadden, W. L. Houser, John Conroy, A. Quigley, and R. S. Timmons as stockholders. H. S. McFadden was named President of the company, and Richard Lyons secretary and treasurer.
William M. Wallace sued C. M. Rhodes in May 1884, so Rhodes was most likely not with Cadiz Glass Co. at that time or soon after. An unnamed glass house offered Wallace $15,000 for his patent but he apparently refused the offer. The timing was odd. The company was apparently formed in reaction to a dispute between Wallace and the directors of the Ohio Valley Glass Co., yet Rhodes was one of the founding incorporators of Cadiz Glass Co.
With the formation of the company, a two-acre plot was purchased next to a railroad in Cadiz for a factory. On Thursday, May 8, 1884, the Cambridge Jeffersonian of Cambridge, Ohio, reported that “Work has been begun on the buildings for the Cadiz Glass Works. The works will be fitted for manufacturing all kinds of table hollow ware, fruit jars, etc. At the start, about sixty men and boys will be employed. It to the intention to use sand made from stone found near Cadiz.”
By July 1884, the brickwork was complete and the roof work was quickly nearing completion. In September 1884, the Cadiz Glass Works began operations under favorable auspices and would have a good production run of fruit jars, glass jars for oil cans, beer bottles, and a general line of green glass at a single continuous tank. They would then shut down until February 1885 when they fired up again starting with oil cans. By March 1885, the glass factory was put on double-turn and doubled their force to make jars and bottles. One reason was that in April, the concern received an order for 1,000 gross of jars. In May 1885, Col. John Conwell was elected President, and Ellsworth W. Houser, Secretary, of the Cadiz Glass Works for the ensuing Year. The glasshouse was booming – running at its fullest capacity.
The dispute between William Wallace and the Ohio Valley Glass Co. was apparently short-lived. After a fire destroyed the Ohio Valley plant on April 1, 1885, the officers negotiated a plan to lease the Cadiz factory for one blast, apparently gaining control of the entire plant. After Ohio Valley Glass Co. resumed its own production at Bridgeport, the Cadiz factory advertised the Cadiz Jars on March 11, 1886.
In mid-July 1885, Cadiz Glass Works put out a notice in the Belmont Chronicle that they had shut down until September 1st, after a long and successful run. They also must have had some major repairs too as noted in the same newspaper on August 20, 1885. Interestingly enough, on the same date the North Wheeling Glass Works shut down for eight weeks, and a newspaper notice said the employees had gone fishing, Belmont Chronicle (Saint Clairsville, Ohio).
The Lythgoe brothers leased the Cadiz Glass Co. plant in March 1887, making fruit jars. By March 31, the brothers had apparently purchased the factory, renaming it Lythgoe Bros. The firm made jars for the Consolidated Fruit Jar Co. and other glass jobbers. They closed the Cadiz Glass Co. in July and moved to Bowling Green, Ohio.
In the Crockery & Glass Journal on Thursday, January 19, 1888, it was announced that “The glassworks at Cadiz, O., that were operated on fruit jars last season is advertised for sale or rent, but nobody seems willing to take hold of them. This is another practical illustration of what becomes of factories built solely because inducements are offered by some town to build a glass factory. There are other just as forcible illustrations in various towns in this part of the country. Practical glass workers started the Cadiz works, but failed the first year, and never since that time has anybody been able to take hold of them and make any money. Even last year, when the fruit jar trade was the cream of all the glass business, the receiver who operated the works failed to make any money and is unwilling to try it again. At Canton, Massillon, Ravenna, East Liverpool, and other towns the same kind of idle factories can be found. It requires business tact as well as practical experience to make the glass business a success.”
A notice in the Paint, Oil and Drug Review, Volume 9, 1890 noted that “The Cadiz Glass Works which have been idle most of the time since they were built, nearly five years ago, have been sold to J. T. Brown and W. Houser, of the place for $24,000. The original cost was $10,000. It is understood that the new proprietors will resume operation in a short time.” The factory remained idle until a sheriff’s sale disposed of the works in 1896.
Primary Image: Cadiz Jar imaged on location by Alan DeMaison, FOHBC Virtual Museum Midwest Studio
Support Image: Auction Lot 310: “Cadiz / Jar / Patd 1883” Fruit Jar Lid, America, 1883-1890. Cylindrical with raised vertical lug on each side, aquamarine, ht. 1 inch, dia. 3 5/8 inches; (pinpoint flake on edge of base). This lid fits jar L #548. Brilliant glass with bold embossing. Generally fine condition. – Norman Heckler Jr. & Sr., Norman C. Heckler & Company, Auction #189
Support Image: Auction Lot 6131: CADIZ JAR PATd 1883 Half Gallon, Aquamarine, original glass screw cap, sparkling glass, edge chipping of the ground mouth, embossing: strong, Base: unmarked, Age: late 1800s, Availability: scarce and a sharp all-original example. – Greg Spurgeon, North American Glass
Support: Reference to The Ohio Valley Glass Co. and Related Firms by Bill Lockhart, Beau Schriever, Carol Serr, and Bill Lindsey
Support: Reference to the Glass Discoveries Auction March 2009 Catalogue of Scarce, Rare & Colorful Bottles – Ray and Meri Lynn Klingensmith
Support: Reference to Fruit Jar Annual 2020 – The Guide to Collecting Fruit Jars by Jerome J. McCann
Support: Reference to Red Book #11, the Collector’s Guide to Old Fruit Jars by Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr.
Join the FOHBC: The Virtual Museum is a project of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC). To become a member.
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I didn’t make it to Pasadena for this year’s annual Charlie Munger sermon, but I have been told he was at his brilliant best. The arrival of the latest Outstanding Investor Digest on my desk, containing a detailed transcript of the meeting, confirmed the rumours.
Munger is Chairman of Wesco Financial Corporation and it’s in this capacity that he presents to hundreds of value investors at his annual meeting. He is, of course, famous because of his role as ‘right hand man’ to Warren Buffett (Wesco is currently 80% owned by Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Berkshire is currently trying to mop up the remaining 20%, which might mean the end of Wesco annual meetings).
I find Munger’s candid remarks more insightful than Buffett’s homely but usually guarded public comments. Here’s a selection of my favourites from OID. (As part owner of a subscription based business I in no way condone copyright infringement. These extracts are mere morsels out of almost 20 pages of wonderful content. If you want to read more, subscribe).
On the importance of scepticism
How do you avoid being part of the majority that’s going crazy and be in the minority that stays sane? Well, that’s a very good question. Personally, I think it’s a lot like golf. You have to practice the right swing in golf. I think in the rest of life, you have to practice the right decision-making process. You have to be sceptical in many cases of conventional wisdom. And you have to be able to do what Kipling recommended—which is to keep your head when all about you are losing theirs. And that’s a wonderful quality for an investor or a corporate executive to develop…
For instance, academics taught that diversification was the secret of success. Well, diversification may be a way of avoiding disaster for some people, but it’s not the way to success. And if all you have is a way of avoiding disaster, you’re not much of a teacher in a world that wants a fair amount of success. That’s why some people who think the way I do don’t call if diversification —they call it di-worse-ification. Certainly, Berkshire and its subsidiaries have generally owned fewer things that we’ve known more about and just accepted a little more volatility.
On how to make money with small amounts of capital
I think I’d be looking in the small-cap world, of course. But I’d be looking anywhere where there were inefficiencies that I could exploit. I would be looking for a place where I could figure out something very useful that other people didn’t know—and that’s going to be hard to do if you’re trying to judge, say, Dupont and Dow… So I certainly wouldn’t go into the big places where the big boys have to be. I wouldn’t try to figure out whether the drug pipeline at Merck was better or worse than the drug pipeline at Pfizer—because (A) that’s very hard to do, and (B) a lot of smart people are already trying to do it.
So I’d go where there were market inefficiencies, where you could figure out something that will give you an advantage over other people who were trading in the stock and where by use of your own talent and work you would know important things that other people don’t.
That could be in a lot of different places. However, the basic idea is that if you want to succeed in life in a capitalistic world, go where the competition is low. That’s all I’m telling you to do.
On the importance of different mental models
At a Berkshire meeting of directors one management team came in and said “We’ve gotten very successful because we follow the 80/20 rule—80% of the profits come from 20% of the business and, therefore, we concentrate on the 20% that creates most of the profits”. And sure enough, their figures showed that policy had worked wonderfully for them.
The next man came in and he had an even more profitable division. And he said, “I try to figure out the worst 20% in my business—the activities that nobody else would want—and I specialise only in that. And because everybody else wants to get rid of it, and I have figured out a way to correct the miseries, I’ve created this wonderful business.”
And, of course, both presentations were totally correct.
So I need both models in my head in order to function – because if I had only the 80/20 rule, I would miss the merits of the second business.
On accumulating wisdom
In the end, you’re dead—and they take all the money away. “How much did old Charlie leave? I believe he left it all.” That’s the rule. And, of course, the wisdom goes away too. But I would say that wisdom acquisition is a moral duty if you have the capacity to get it. If you have the capacity to get wisdom and don’t use that capacity, I regard that as a moral failure. You can see why I like the Chinese—because that’s a pretty Confucian though. I literally believe that wisdom acquisition is a moral duty.
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Have you visited the Forestry Outreach Center, attended a recent event, or hiked the Pinnacles lately? Do you have a story to share about an experience in the Berea College Forest, past or present? Can you provide insight into the flora, fauna, or history of College Forest lands? If so, we invite you to consider volunteering to contribute to this website as a guest blogger! Submit your post, including a photo or two, if possible, to Wendy Warren at firstname.lastname@example.org . We hope to be reading your story on this site very soon!
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East and Southern Africa are home to a wide variety of forests – from tropical and sub-tropical forests, to savannah, acacia and miombo woodlands – which provide livelihoods for millions of people, and significantly contribute to regional socioeconomic development. Apart from providing wood fuel for energy, timber for construction, medicine and food, they also protect soil from erosion, regulate rain patterns and offer recreational opportunities for tourists and locals alike.
To protect these valuable forests, many African countries have signed onto international conservation programs, such as REDD+ (Reducing Emissions caused by Deforestation and forest Degradation) and the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100). However, these efforts are sometimes undermined by a lack of clear information and monitoring systems at the regional level, according to Paolo Cerutti, a Nairobi-based forester with the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
“Current forest information and monitoring systems in East and Southern Africa are hampered by the lack of regional data and standardized methodologies to produce it, especially on forest use and cover trends,” said Cerutti.
“Lack of up to date and comparable data makes it difficult to establish baselines for monitoring and reporting on the regional state of the forest, hence also helping countries report on their own pledges to international processes such as REDD+ and other climate-related targets and obligations.”
To address these issues, in 2017 CIFOR and the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) developed a prototype for a regional forest observatory, which they named the East and Southern Africa Forest Observatory (OFESA). Their goal was to produce a comprehensive and harmonized regional dataset on the latest trends and threats to forests, and to make information useful and easily accessible to policymakers, funders, forestry practitioners and citizens.
Following a positive reception from users, this initiative just received new support to move on to the next stage. With funding from the European Union, CIFOR and RCMRD are launching a new project to consolidate the observatory, increase its reach, and improve its capacity to produce much-needed regional data.
Promoting data governance and regional data sharing
One of OFESA’s main goals is to contribute to cross-border integration of forest and natural resources management. As regional integration advances through bodies such as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a growing need exists for streamlined data to support collaboration in forest management and address common issues.
This project seeks to address that need and foster data-sharing across the region. This entails two activities: first, creating a coherent governance framework which incentivizes and enables participating countries to share, use and analyze data; and second, ensuring that countries and regional organizations are provided with the information they need when they need it.
“Data sharing will only be successful if users feel that the information that they provide to the observatory will return to them with some value added,” said Douglas Bwire, an institutional analysis expert with CIFOR. Consequently, the development of a governance framework to enable countries to collaborate and share data will be a key step to ensure that the data and information that OFESA produces is relevant, consented, and salient for policymakers, he said.
“For OFESA to advance from a prototype to a well-established observatory, CIFOR and RCMRD first need to lay the groundwork to allow this transition,” said Ngugi Kimani, RCMRD Team Leader for OFESA.
They must, for example, work closely with various ministries and other regional and country-level actors to understand their needs, strengthen their capacity to collect data, and address gaps and data quality issues.
“At the beginning, the focus will be on getting participating countries’ needs assessed thoroughly, both in terms of information and data, as well as the know-how needed to use them,” said Kimani. “Then we’ll have a series of ad-hoc trainings to prepare and implement. Hopefully soon we’ll have increased the level of expertise, agreed on standardized sharing protocols, and OFESA can start producing and displaying relevant and coherent datasets and information.”
The project kicked off in September 2020 and will be implemented over the next three years.
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Written By: Richard Koch – Forex Focus
Global crude-oil production has risen about 30 percent this century; expanding from around 75 million barrels per day in 2000 to 95 million barrels in 2016, with the top 10-producing countries accounting for more than 60 percent of the total production.
Based on the stats provided by Natural Resources Canada, the country is the fifth-largest producer of crude oil in the world after the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia and China. Canada produces close to 4 million barrels of crude oil per day, contributing close to 5 percent of the total crude oil produced globally. In addition, Canada is estimated to have close to 200 billion barrels in oil reserves, the highest after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
A large part of Canada’s oil production, consumption, exports and reserves are derived from the country’s oil sands, developed by private-sector players; they account for more than 90 percent of the proven oil reserves, with the rest of the reserves available in the form of tight oil and offshore oil. In addition, Canada is an oil-surplus country, exporting more than 60 percent of the oil produced domestically, with a substantial amount transported to the United States and the rest to Europe and Asia. Oil imports into Canada account for about 20-25 percent of the total exports, with the US meeting more than 50 percent of the import requirements.
Although regulation of the oil industry lies with the provincial governments, oil exports are regulated by the National Energy Board in Canada.
Illustration of the top oil-producing countries in the world in 2016
Based on IMF (International Monetary Fund) stats, Canada is placed at 17th in terms of nominal gross domestic product (GDP) constructed on purchasing power parity (PPP). The size of Canada’s economy was around $2 trillion dollars at the end of 2016, and according to the latest GDP numbers released by Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy expanded at 0.6 percent in May 2017 compared to the previous month, largely led by advances in the oil, gas and mining industries, which accounted for around two-thirds of the country’s GDP growth. For the full year, the economy grew at a pace of 4.6 percent, the quickest in almost two decades.
Canada’s GDP generally covers four major sectors:
The service sector accounts for about 70 percent of the country’s GDP and includes education, healthcare, telecom.
Real estate is comprised of renting, leasing.
Manufacturing includes refineries, factories, chemical plants.
Mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.
Crude-oil exports as a percentage of international trade
Canada exported about 3 million barrels of crude oil per day in 2016, an increase of 70 percent from 2007, according to the National Energy Board (NAB). Of this, about 74 percent of the oil exported was heavy crude, with export volumes rising more than 110 percent from 2007. Light crude oil, which accounted for the remaining 26 percent of crude-oil exports, recorded a moderate rise of 15 percent from 2007.
The United States is the largest market for Canadian crude, with the neighbouring country purchasing almost 99 percent of the total crude oil exported from Canada in 2016 and the five-year average ranging between 97-99 percent. With crude-oil exports rising year-over-year, the value of the exports did not rise proportionally, with Canada’s crude-oil export bill declining about 11 percent to $50 billion in 2016 compared to $55.8 billion the previous year, as lower crude prices and a weaker dollar cramped the export value of crude.
Canada’s gross exports in 2016 amounted to about $400 billion, contributing to more than 23 percent of the country’s economic output. Of the total exports, the share of crude oil was about 12.5 percent to the gross export value, thereby augmenting the role of crude oil in Canada’s external trade.
According to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, a privately managed group, the oil industry in Canada is the largest private-sector investor, with estimated investments of $44 billion in 2017. Although investments have declined sharply from the $80 billion investments undertaken in 2014, nevertheless the industry has continued to see investments in spite of the sharp fall in crude-oil prices over the last couple of years. With crude-oil prices hovering near all-time lows and the markets very unpredictable, a large number of international oil giants that had once made Canada their second home have pulled out, thereby placing production at risk. The industry that employs close to 500,000 people across the country could also see large-scale job losses if prices don’t rise quickly enough.
However, the Canadian Energy Research Institute has indicated that oil production in Canada is likely to scale up by about 600,000 barrels per day in 2017 and by another 200,000 next year, as a number of projects that were being developed prior to the oil-price slump are nearing completion.
Crude-oil prices have remained in the $30-50 dollar range since August 2015. And with most of the major producing countries competing with each other to preserve their market share, it is only a matter of who blinks first.
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Key Ingredients & Benefits:
Redensyl® is the newest breakthrough against hair loss and the best alternative to hair transplantation. Redensyl® is a synergistic blend of 4 molecules that reactivates the bulge stem cells (ORSc) to favor hair growth.
Green Tea Extract reduces dryness and dandruff, plus promotes natural hair growth.
Hydrolyzed Quinoa helps to repel free radicals, contains vitamin E.
Collagen increases the body’s building proteins, making hair stronger and healthier.
Rice Proteins improve elasticity in hair and boost volume.
Vitamin C & E are key antioxidants that help reduce hair loss while encourage new growth.
Directions: Apply shampoo to wet hair and massage into a lather. Work into scalp and through to the ends. Rinse with lukewarm water. For best results, follow with Revive Hair Growth Conditioner.
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David Clifton Dulworth was booked into the Kaufman County Jail on August 7, 2014, at 8:20 pm. Dulworth was arrested by the Forney Police Department and charged with stalking. Bond is set at $50,000. Dulworth is described as a white male, with blue eyes and brown hair, standing 5′ 8″ tall and weighing 210 pounds. His date of birth is March 20, 1969.
David Clifton Dulworth was arrested by Forney PD on Wednesday after a female (likely his wife/ex-wife) reported he was following and driving next to her on 548 by Walmart and terrorizing and threatening her, including making death threats, while a child was also in her vehicle. He was later stopped near 548/741 and arrested. Information indicated he may no longer live in Forney as he was previously given a criminal trespass warning from his residence and possibly came here just to bring terror or harm to the female party.
He has previously been charged with several terroristic threat charges, assault physical contact, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and unlawful restraint (acquitted by jury in that case) in Kaufman County as well as theft over $200, assault, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and a civil protection order in Dallas County.
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Hi Ladies - all advice greatly appreciated. Day 12 following first chemo.In the last few days mouth ulcers are appearing with a vengeance - can i ask?
i was given corsodyl at chemo not difflam, any views? worth changing or not?
should i be using mouthwash throughout, as a preventative or just for the symptoms when they come?
Can the mouthwash be used alongside the nystan i was prescribed for thrush ( mouth not sore anymore with thrush symptoms )
Any other fab suggestions to get rid of the things, how can something so tiny be so painful!
Really appreciate if you can help
Hello Lynn so sorry you are suffering.
My Onc suggested using a salt water mouth wash. 1 teaspoon of salt to one pint of boiled, cooled water. I used this at the first sign of a sore mouth and it really did the trick. Not sure if you’ve already got mouth ulcers though.
Hi Lynn, sorry to here your suffering from a sore mouth I was also told about the gargling with salty water. If you put half a teaspoonful of salt in a glass of warm water it shouldnt hurt your mouth too much, sloosh it round and then spit out. Do this about three times a day. Hope things get better.
When Janet had this trouble with Taxotere, she found that paracetamol syrup given by the hospital was really helpful. I think it also contains a local anaesthetic, which gives immediate relief from the pain. It doesn’t get rid of the ulcers, but it does relieve a lot of the symptoms Perhaps you could ask you Oncologist or Breast Care Nurse about it.
She was given Difflam, and found that quite effective, but I don’t know whether it is better or worse that the one you have.
I have been using Oraldene every morning my onc gave me a prescription for this, it´s the alcohol free one, and I found as soon as the sores start this works immediately…
Love Teresa xxx
Hi I saw a post about Manuka honey. I’ve been eating a teaspoon everyday. Supposed to be really good for your immune system and good for mouth ulcers. Think it’s worth getting the high rated one. I’ve got 20+ which I got off the internet, it’s expensive but I figure if it helps it’s worth it.
oh, no. so sorry you are suffering so much with your mouth! I did when i was on FEC too.
What seemed to help me was - corsodyl mouth wash, difflam, oralbase, fluconizole tablets (thrush). I found that if i took all of them, right through the cycle- not just when needed, it did help a bit. Can you have a word with your chemo nurse? thats who advised me to take them all the time.
Also, have you tried pineapple? Was told about it at the Chemo clinic. Free pineapple juice, into ice cube trays, and suck when needed. Also use pineapple juice like a mouth wash,
hope you feel easier soon,
Corosdyl and oraldene are antibacterial mouthwashes and will help to prevent any ulcers getting infected which makes them more painful. Difflam is an antiinflammatory mouthwas which will help to reduce the swelling etc and both can be used together, although at different times to avoid countering their effectiveness. Has your oncologist prescribed Gelclair for you? It comes in sachets and you dilute it with luke warm water and rinse round your mouth and it coats the sore mucosa and cools it down. It doesnt contain any antibacterial agents so doesnt sting. We prescribe it to patients who have mucositis due to chemo and it seems to help. It isnt is the BMF yet so if they need to prescribe it they just need to write Gelclair x21 sachets. The pharmacist may need to order it in. Google it and see what you think - our patients like it.
Sorry to hear you are in discomfort, I personally used difflam twice a day throughout my chemo and didn’t get any ulcers, hope this helps
Like Eva I found the best thing for my mouth was pineapple. I got fresh pineapple, cut it into chunks then froze it and sucked it when mouth sore. I have also read recommendations of using pineapple juice as mouthwash.
Hope it’s better soon.
I had 10 mouth ulcers with my first chemo…I did get on top of the situation by the second one… Salt water rinse 3-5 times a day…Difflam taken just before you’re about to eat…I was on mashed potato and smoothies…corosdly if you want but diluted 50/50…I just stuck to salt water as it was gentler on the mouth and tasted better… always take nystatin from about 3rd day after chemo… another one is to take your own ice cubes in a tub when you go for chemo and you can suck them when you are getting chemo, stops mouth ulcers developing…I only ever had ulcers that first time but I think sticking to my little regime helped keep them away…I was only on Nystatin and salt water from about 3rd chemo onwards…
I found that difflam and Gelclair really helped my mouth. I have a tendency to get ulcers anyway but while I was on chemo they were 10x worse.
Hi, I had a really sore mouth with ulcers after my 1st FEC, I bought various thing from the chemist, but then my Onc gave me Difflam to rinse with twice a day and Fluconazole tablets to take. These have helped, although the Difflam feels like its burning my mouth at times. I also bought a soft toothbrush as my electric one was so painful to use, and some childrens fruity toothpaste as my usual minty one again feels like its burning the hell out of my mouth.
I agree with other about the pineapple, but like mine in ice lolly form, so I can just suck on it.
I havent tried this but a lady I met at chemo, said she liked to drink really cold milk as it was nice and soothing.
I too have had mouth ulcers, have had 3 x FEC and get them on day 11 after each cycle, in fact my 3rd treatment they postoned for a week cos of the ulcers, I was really fed up but gave me a vested interest in trying to get rid of them! They also reduced my 3rd dose of fec by 20% because of them.
Here are my tips, I tried gelclair and also corlan pellets both recommended by the chemo team but neither did anything for me. I use difflam every day, just swig it from the bottle, find that really helps especially when eating difficult. I have also used frador past few days-its a red stuff you paint on with a cotton bud, excruciating painful but does help to heal them-get from chemist. I also use a soft toothbrush and got a toothpaste called squiggle from a website recommended on this forum and that really helps, think it has less additives, may be able to get something similar from holland and barrat
Also suck ice lollies regularly.
Good luck with them!
love Janey x
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Bought this machine and have never assembled or used! still in the factory boxes!
sale includes machine and extras! as follows…
X-50 Journeyman w/controller
wireless joypad controller
suckit pro dust boot
new spe tool 4 sided surfacing bit
new spe tool 5 piece compression bits set
new spe tool 8 piece starter bit set multiple types
new makita compact router
carveco software not yet registered. will try to figure out how to do that for you.
I have about $3.800 invested asking $3,000 for everything! cash only! can deliver within a reasonable distance from Cleveland,OH completely turn key!
moving soon! must sell! can’t take with me.
thanks! save yourself $800.00 and the 3 or 4 week wait! bought in April 23’ so still has warranty!
Hi there, I’m in Indiana and interested. How can I get ahold of you? I’m new to the forum and didn’t see a way to send a direct message. Thanks
You’ll have to read for about 10 minutes before you can send a personal message.
Discourse is the software engine, so-to-speak, that hosts the forum. New accounts are started at trust level 0. Click the link and you can see the restrictions. With about 10 minutes of reading time, you can get to trust level 1 and send that message.
Here’s how to send a PM:
- Achieve trust level 1
- Click on the forum member’s name (#1 in the photo).
- A dialog window pane opens up (#2) that contains the message button (#3)
- Click that message button and you’re set.
Hello, is it still available? I’m in Columbus Ohio and I’m very interested.
He messaged and said he sold it last week.
If only there was a way to edit the post to indicate “sold” in the title….
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Not sure if it is because of my internet, but when I try to install apps it is really slow and the file size is not that big. Even when searching for apps in the search bar it takes a little bit to load the results. Also, why is the download size bigger than the installed size?
The software center has some problems. it is laggy buggy etc.
It is not the fault of Zorin; it is the fault of the gnome development team that the software center is unpolished.
You can use synaptic a better alternative for gnome software
to install it run
sudo apt install synaptic -y
in the terminal
Thanks. Is there a way to make the software center any faster?
No, I don't think so.
You would need to wait until Zorin OS 17 to get the new software center ,because it is faster but only works with gnome 40 and higher versions and isn't included in the Ubuntu 20.04 repo that Zorin 16 is based on.
Everything you said here tells me that the package in question was a Flatpak or Snap package.
On the package in question, in the software store, you will see a button appear on the Upper Right Side of the headerbar marked
Click that to see if the source is Zorin (Standard apt .deb package) or if it is Flatpak or Snap.
Flatpak and Snap are double sandboxed and will carry all dependencies with it, whether you have those dependencies alreayd installed or not. This can cause slowness as well as the download size being much larger than the installed package size.
I removed both Flatpak and Snap from my build, and never deal with that.
I stick with the standard APT packages.
Ok thanks. I have use the Zorin OS package before. I just didn't know the difference.
This one can be important to know and as you can see, it directly affected you. Please review the web for information (for and against) Flatpak and Snap so that you can make well informed guided decisions on your package management.
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Topic:Benchmarking, Intergovernmental Relations
The Productivity Commission of the Australian Government has just released a joint publication with the Forum of Federations on “Benchmarking in Federal Systems”
The publication, edited by Alan Fenna from Curtin University in Perth and Felix Knüpling from the Forum, is based on an international conference the Forum of Federations and the Productivity Commission held in Melbourne in late 2010, bringing together government officials, academics and practitioners from Australia and a number of other countries.
This volume provides updated and elaborated versions of the papers presented at the Roundtable. The Roundtable provided the opportunity to compare Australian approaches to ‘benchmarking’ with those followed in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, as well as at the European Union level.
The conference and this publication are part of the Forum’s program “Benchmarking in Federal Systems”. The program’s objectives are to generate comparative knowledge on the experiences of federal systems in introducing benchmarking methods in policies executed by constituent units as a way to foster learning and to improve performance. The program has an explicit focus on the implications of using benchmarking as an alternative to controls tied to fiscal transfers but also on the politics of benchmarking – how to put it in place and make it work.
Building on the Melbourne conference, the Forum of Federations and the Cardiff Business School are currently running a joint program on “Learning by Comparing: Benchmarking and Performance Assessment in Public Services”. This project is co-funded by the Economic and Social Research Council of the UK.Download a pdf version of “Benchmarking in Federal Systems”
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Althing started 19:41.
- Audit 2x a year up for a vote.
- Safire motions to put it up for a vote.
- $400 funds to be paid to Gequinn for online services.
- Safire motions to put this up for a vote.
- Safire on behalf of Ryujin brings up 220.127.116.11A changing candidate post for knights votes from 75% to 60%.
- Jenerick - breakdown of costs for Festival of cygnus, the inter-kingdom event.
- Total is $2722.97 the proposal for the whole event.
- Link for a full breakdown: Write up - Google Slides
- $45 event fee. 61 people are needed to attend people to be able to break even for the event.
Kingdom Midreign and Dragonmaster is May 20th.
- DM requirements: 3 items in total. No more, no less.
- Event fee $15.
- Feast provided by Joss.
- Jenerick needs judges, crats, and gate for Midreign and IK event.
Kingdom Weaponmaster Series by John Halforcen
- April 22nd, San Angelo
- 23rd, Abilene
- 30th, Big Spring
- May 6th, Lubbock
- May 13th, Amarillo
- May 14th, Canyon
Battlemaster traveling tournaments to begin after kingdom midreign.
- Group tactics, 1v1s, etc for Orders of Battle. Nothing but class battlegames. More to come from John Halforcen.
Nine Willows endreign / coronation April 29th.
Skywatch midreign / Dragonmaster April 30th.
Ravens Cross coronation camping event June 2nd - 4th.
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My wife and I are starting a rental property business.
We live in So. Indiana and there are many REOs that after a few months on the market can fall into Property Manager’s 2%, $100 a door rule in rural and blue collar areas, not just war zones. We’ve read Rossi’s book and many others and feel prepared.
We have around $25,000 in cash to start the business with.
We are in the process of buying our first property, an REO for $7000 plus closing costs. I estimate the repairs on this property at around $8,000-$13,000. With luck, we will be all-in this property for less than $20,000 and have at least $5,000 for rental emergencies.
We are forming an LLC for this business. What can we expect as far as refinancing when we get this property fixed and rented in a couple months?
Our goal would be to cash back out the $20,000 we put into it. I would guess the property would appraise at 39K-49K. Will local bankers cash us out if the appraisal is high enough? Do these loans no longer exist because of the credit crunch?
With the cash, our goal would be to pyramid the business and buy our next REO for cash.
Is this the right way to approach financing?
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Re: Underlying results even worse
Well, throwing Intel Magdeburg and Ohio in the bin will save them two operating quarters of cash, each.
Berlin’s subsidy is a long way short of covering the additional cost of building in the EU. The EU’s plan was “Please build a fab planned to cost €20bn, will end up costing €30bn+ due to EU oversight costs, running costs €5bn annually, and we give €14bn subsidy to do it.” But the simple business alternative is to build the equivalent fab in APAC, nice predictable building cost €15bn, operating cost €3bn. Cheaper even by day 1, and goes on saving money forever. Chips Act isn’t income, it’s cost. EU Chips Act is worse than US money, but both are profit-negative for Intel if they proceed.
What’s at stake here is corporate embarrassment at withdrawing from the projects. But eventually, corporate survival will win. The silliness only stops when, as you say, the choice becomes to stop the dividend, go cap in hand to the banks (which won’t fund projects on that scale on acceptable terms), or throw the projects under the bus.
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Who Are American Jews?
As Jewish traditions go, conducting a decennial National Jewish Population Study under the auspices of the federation movement has a very short history, and it was broken when the Jewish Federations of North America decided not to support a 2010 study. For researchers, the absence of support for a study reflects the weakened state of the national Jewish polity and a lack of commitment to using systematic data. For leaders of the federation movement, the decision reflects frustration with what they perceive as quarrelsome researchers who can’t agree on whether American Jewry is flourishing or withering.
For Another Viewpoint on Counting The Jews, See David Marker’s Opinion Piece
More than 60 of these researchers and policy professionals gathered last week at Brandeis University for an extraordinarily open and productive discussion of how to study American Jewry. Hosted by the Steinhardt Social Research Institute and co-sponsored by several other academic and research organizations, support for the conference came from private philanthropies.
Communal leaders’ perceptions notwithstanding, conflicts between scholars are not simply clashes of strong egos but reflect principled disagreements. There was broad concurrence on the need for a national study of American Jewry, but spirited discussion of how to address substantive and methodological challenges. The conference did not yield agreement on these issues, but it did foster dialogue among researchers and between researchers and policymakers. Progress was made.
A simple summary would not do justice to the richness of the debate. Participants agreed that defining who is a Jew is no simple matter; it requires understanding how an individual constructs “Jewishness.” American Jews live in families and communities and that context, as well as the influences of contemporary culture, needs to be appreciated. The Jews of the United States are not a homogenous group, neither by background nor in how they enact their Jewish identities.
Elements of the discussion might have seemed like a cacophony of theoretical challenges and arguments about arcane statistical procedures. “Is Judaism a religion in the same way as Christianity or Islam? And, what does it mean to be a secular or ethnic Jew?” “How does one combine and compare survey data over time? And, do some studies mislead by ignoring sample error and bias?” And, perhaps most importantly, “how do we simultaneously provide nuanced analysis of contemporary Jewry, while also providing digestible information for policymakers?”
Substantively, presenters painted contrasting pictures of the American Jewish community. Although there seemed to be agreement that the bleak portrait of U.S. Jewry assimilating into oblivion was exaggerated, not all accepted my own group’s assessment that Jewish identification is on the increase and that 6.4 million Americans claim Jewish identity or are children whose parents are raising them as Jews. Our approach includes complex methods for synthesizing data from dozens of surveys and for conducting national panel studies, but other approaches are possible.
The key, of course, is not the estimate of the number of U.S. Jews, but to understand the character of Jewish life. The religious and ethnic identity of American Jews is evolving and capturing a picture of this moving stream, though difficult, has profound implications for how we direct communal educational and cultural resources.
The differing assessments by conference participants mirror the contours of the American Jewish landscape. There are problematic trends apparent in the community, but there are also powerful indicators of communal growth. We have a large elderly population, and it is not clear whether younger Jews are as numerous or committed as their elders. Our central institutions, from the federation movement to the various denominations to other traditional pillars of the community, are suffering losses in membership and funding.
At the same time, there are positive developments. Although there is concern about whether younger Jews will be engaged in Jewish life, there has been an explosion in the availability and quality of Jewish education. While intermarriage remains a central concern, we are increasingly successful in engaging intermarried families. And, alongside the decline of some traditional organizations, start-up Jewish organizations are growing exponentially. Emblematic of these trends is the documented success of Birthright Israel, which has not yet celebrated its bar mitzvah year, but has already engaged hundreds of thousands of young Jews and its waiting lists include additional tens of thousands.
The Brandeis conference illustrated that debate is not inimical to progress and that dealing with disagreement is essential. Debate reflects serious engagement with important issues that, much as policymakers seek simplicity, don’t have easy answers. Researchers have an obligation to clarify — not obfuscate — but they need partners. That the central organization of the community has rejected information gathering because it fears disagreement reflects poorly on all of us. A national study of American Jewry is needed and we have the tools to collect reliable and valid data. There will be disagreements, but they will reflect the complexity of the problem.
Israeli cognitive psychologist and Nobel Prize laureate Daniel Kahneman, in a recent New York Times article, “The Surety of Fools,” analyzes our need for cognitive consistency. He suggests that many are overconfident because we favor what we see over data and we seek confirmation of our beliefs, even in the face of contrary evidence. Failing to engage with social scientists who study American Jewry because our leaders seek consistency where none exists serves our community poorly.
Jewish tradition, long before the NJPS, allowed for vigorous debate, as long as it was an argument “for the sake of heaven.” An argument for the sake of heaven is based on wanting to find the truth, not to promote an individual. Our gathering was a model of what can be accomplished when thoughtful people work together toward common goals. Policymakers and communal leaders need to be part of this discussion.
Leonard Saxe is the Klutznick Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies at Brandeis University.
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If you want a baptism, a wedding, a funeral, or pastoral care, please contact us.
More information on weddings, baptisms and funerals is available on the Life Events page of www.churchofengland.org
In baptism, we thank God for his gift of life, and publicly acknowledge his love.
Everyone is welcome to have their children christened in their parish church. Your child is precious to you and precious to God.
As parents, you make a decision to start your child on a journey of faith, in which you will be supported by the church and your child's godparents.
We also welcome adults who want to be baptised.
More than a quarter of marriages in England between a man and a woman take place in the traditional setting of a Church of England church.
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If someone you know and love has died, a funeral led by a Church of England minister can be held in church, in a churchyard, by a graveside, or at a crematorium. The minister will be there to support you every step of the way.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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This splendid Mala Prayer Beads is carefully handmade with 108 natural genuine Rudraksha beads as well as a beautiful orange tassel. The Rusraksha beads are 8 mm in size. Your mala can be worn as a bracelet, necklace or used for meditation and prayer. Length is about 37 inches (94 cm). Hand-knotted.
Rudraksha can protect your body against the negative energies. Rudraksha is known to enhance the power of mind and sharpen focus and concentration. These properties are highly useful to Sadhus for meditation, students for learning and grownups for excelling in their careers.
Mala Prayer Beads are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This sādhanā (practice) is known in Sanskrit as japa. Malas are typically made with 18, 27, 54 or 108 beads.
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How to Earn Money Online: Tips and Strategies
With the rise of technology and the internet, there are now numerous opportunities to earn money online. Whether you’re looking to make a little extra cash on the side or hoping to turn your online income into a full-time job, there are plenty of options available.
1. Freelance Work
One of the easiest ways to make money online is through freelance work. There are countless websites that connect freelancers with clients who need work done, from writing and graphic design to programming and data entry. Some popular websites for finding freelance work include Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr.
2. Online Surveys
You can also earn money by taking online surveys. Companies will pay you to provide feedback on their products or services, and while the pay is typically low, it can be an easy and low-effort way to earn a little extra cash. Some popular survey websites include Swagbucks and Survey Junkie.
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Another way to make money online is through affiliate marketing. This involves promoting other people’s products and earning a commission for every sale that you generate. You can promote products through your website or social media channels, and some popular affiliate networks include Amazon Associates and ShareASale.
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If you have a product to sell, you can use platforms like Etsy, eBay, or Amazon to set up an online store. This can be a great way to turn a hobby into a profitable business, as long as you’re willing to put in the work to create and market your products.
5. Online Teaching and Tutoring
If you have expertise in a particular subject, you can offer online tutoring or teaching services. There are many platforms that connect tutors with students, such as Chegg and TutorMe. You can also create your own online courses and sell them through platforms like Udemy and Skillshare.
Overall, there are countless opportunities to earn money online. While some methods may require more effort than others, there’s no shortage of options available for those who are willing to put in the time and effort.
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Today we bring you a special episode of FreshEd. With me is Manos Antoninis, the Director of the Global Education Monitoring Report, which was just released.
Each year, UNESCO publishes an editorially-independent Global Education Monitoring Report to monitor the progress towards the education targets in the Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s topic is migration, displacement, and education.
Based on evidence from around the world, the report argues that investing in the education of mobile people can actually create cohesion and peace. Of course, there are many challenges facing children, teachers, policymakers, and society from the displacement and migration of large numbers of people.
The 2019 report is entitled Migration, Displacement, and Education: Building Bridges, not Walls and is available online now.
Citation: Antoninis, Manos, interview with Will Brehm, FreshEd, 136, podcast audio, November 20, 2018. https://www.freshedpodcast.com/antoninis/
Transcript, Translation, and Resources: Read more
2019 Global Education Monitoring Report
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Silence is betrayal! – A GREEN Outlook
By Richard Gomez
Green Party Gubernatorial candidate Laura Wells is expected to be in Fresno on October 1st and 2nd. To help or for more information call me at 559-269-3828 or firstname.lastname@example.org or her Web site at www.laurawells.org.
President Obama’s Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told progressive activists to shut the hell up and get to the back of the bus. That’s after you translate what he said to simple English. Gibbs said, “progressives will be satisfied when we have Canadian healthcare and we’ve eliminated the Pentagon. That’s not reality,” adding, “those people ought to be drug-tested.” His job is to protect the President, deny all allegations, blame the victims, and if necessary, take the fall for the president. Loyalty to the end, but as citizens, our loyalties and our ideals should be where they are needed the most.
An ideal that you defend or protect defines you as a person and a country. For who can blame someone for protecting family, friends and strong ideals? I thought the strength of an idea was based on its ability to handle adversity over the years. That dishonest and immoral ideal eventually collapse under the weight of their own falsehoods. Sadly, it doesn’t feel like it when many years of poor folks getting caught, killed and imprisoned while the wealthy ones walk away from their crimes and our prison and court system are seriously in question.
A couple of African-American ladies chastised me for condemning President Obama’s policies. I questioned his desire to stop the war and pleading success for policies that backed down to the corporate greedy. They complained that we should be supporting and not attacking him. Another lady questioned me if I was a Republican. Perhaps, her point is only Democrats, and Republican ideals exist and if you’re not with one, you must be the other. How far from the truth that is but both women claimed they read the Fresno Bee and watched the local television news broadcast and were well informed. Their desire to be informed is wonderful, but the sources worry me.
I wonder if many African-Americans believe that if Obama fails then the opportunity for another African-American male or female president would be severely ruined. Martin L. King, Jr., knew he had to be true to himself when he spoke out against the Vietnam War despite warnings from friends and supporters who advised him to keep quiet. He knew that everything he had done would be a lie if he had kept quiet and he was killed for his belief. Yet had the killers succeeded in quieting dissent and freedom with so few shots? Like a club that hits silently, his death has become a lesson that a better world will not be allowed and thus, as Shakespeare wrote, that conscience does make cowards of us all and silence has become our greatest betrayer.
Too many people have come to accept ideals and beliefs as written by the gods and thus allow human to hide behind a wall of insecurity for fear of mistakes. The Deities may have set the stage for us mere mortals to be inspired, but these principles are human made and fit for human consumption only. And because ideals like love, friendship, respect and more are human made they can be fixed by human beings. Remember, we’re not perfect but we always can be better. So why would anyone want to create a belief system so as to deny us the ability to think, make mistakes and be better—well that’s not reality!
Richard Gomez is a county council member of the Fresno County Green Party. and can be reached at 559-269-3828 or email@example.com.
Beyond Frustration: Anger and Hate
By Ruth Gadebusch
The negative seems to prevail almost anywhere one turns in this nation these days. The economy is in dire straits, accounting for part of the sour mood, but even those who are virtually unaffected by it are hardly positive. Partisan politics is certainly part of it, but we are unlikely to wake up the day after the election and find everything all sweetness and light.
In fact, I dare say people will be more locked into their positions. The trouble is that the attitude is more than just frustration. It manifests itself in pure anger and, worse yet, absolute hate.
There is a large contingent of citizens that have not accepted that we have a black president, and they would stop at nothing to undermine him. The last thing they want is to see him succeed, not realizing that if he succeeds the nation succeeds. We stand or fall with him.
Their deep fear, perhaps unacknowledged, is that his success diminishes them. People who have been unable to harness their own talents always look for someone else to put down. That a man of dark skin should be smarter is more than they can take. Of course, not all those who seemingly hate President Obama fit into that category, but there are many who are more than willing to exploit this fear for their own nefarious purposes.
Vitriol poisons the air. Speaking of air, the haters seem to begrudge the air that the president breathes. It isn’t just his politics. No matter what the president and the first family do they are criticized. When the family takes a break the critics complain about the cost of security without giving any consideration to the fact that they cannot just move around as you and I. Sadly enough, this security is required because of the atmosphere that the angry haters have created.
We need desperately to return to some measure of live and let live, to have some appreciation of the needs and ideas of others. This nation created to escape persecution has not always shown tolerance for differences, but over the years as our Constitution has evolved we have done a better job than almost anywhere else. Now, instead of moving ahead we seem to be sliding down a slippery slope toward “my way or the highway.”
There are all too many who would deny one segment the right to choose their life partners. They think anyone of Hispanic origin must be illegal. They do not think women should be allowed to control their own bodies. Their religion is the one and only. Wouldn’t it be nice if these folk could realize that others too have feelings and rights, just as they do?
The election cycle appears to be exacerbating the whole negative feel of the nation. Lest the Democrats gain one vote, the Republicans obstruct almost any proposal. They object to spending money to help the jobless, or health care for all, or social security, or you name it. They refuse to admit how the deficit that they are so concerned about came to be. Protecting the rich who make campaign contributions comes first. To be fair, let us acknowledge that all the D’s are not always pure either.
We have reached a sad state of affairs. Those of tolerance and respect for others have a huge challenge this fall. Even those who have not suffered in this situation must be persuaded that they too have a responsibility. It is time for progressives to gather up the same enthusiasm for our beliefs as the Tea Partiers and their ilk have. The stakes are high.
In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys a man’s sense of values and his objectivity. It causes him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and false with the true.”
We have cures for many cancers. Isn’t it time we cured this one that hangs over our nation? We can do a better job of living together. Until we become a happier family here, we had best quit advising other nations.
Ruth Gadebusch is a former member of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and an Emeritus member of the Board of the Center for Civic Education. Hawaiians For Peace. . . And Independence
By Carl S. Bosco
For too many decades now, the United States has given in to a deadly self-deception: That we can enter a country with guns drawn and call that action the spread of peace. Of course, the war machine can only get away with this ruse with the willing help of the corporate press. Even a decorated marine general like Smedley Butler, who had integrity enough, to tell the truth about U.S. aggression – will not be heard of in the newspapers. In Butler’s sobering book War Is A Racket, published in 1935, he characterized his much-praised service in the Marines as that of a “hit man” for the corporations and banks.
Recently, my partner and I spent a couple of weeks on the Big Island of Hawaii where we both became more familiar with Hawaiian history, including the forceful removal and arrest of Queen Liliuokalani in 1895. When statehood was first proposed, 90% of Hawaiians were against it but were not allowed a voice. There now exists a vocal and articulate counter movement against Hawaii’s so-called annexation in 1893, a euphemism for coup d’etat.
The U.S. government again demonstrated its disdain for Democratic principles as recently as 2004, when president Aristide of Haiti was marched out of his presidential mansion at gunpoint and flown to the Central African Republic by CIA goons.
Hawaiians are also expressing their concerns for other oppressed peoples around the world. Those of us who turn up on the first Friday of every month at Shaw and Blackstone (Peace Corner) to protest the ongoing slaughter in Afghanistan should take heart: The antiwar movement is also alive and well on the Big Island of Hawaii. Week after week they gather in front of the Federal Building with their banners and placards, across from the park on Wainuenue Street in downtown Hilo. Danny, a Hawaiian gentleman of Japanese origin, says he has been at it since the 1970s. I’m amazed at his persistence and energy in the face of such an immovable behemoth as the military/industrial complex. His voice is almost shrill at times with disbelief that war has become a way of life and of thinking with the American people. Sharon, a senior citizen like myself, sits patiently displaying her sign: NO WAR WITH IRAN. Then Gaylen offers me a sign to hold. I tell her about Peace Fresno and the FBI infiltration of that peaceful group that had taken place. We talk about what we’ve recently learned about world affairs via the Internet and marvel at the strength of that tool to empower the people, now and then giving the “hang loose” greeting to passersby.
Danny, a Hawaiian gentleman of Japanese origin, says he has been at it since the 1970s. I’m amazed at his persistence and energy in the face of such an immovable behemoth as the military/industrial complex. His voice is almost shrill at times with disbelief that war has become a way of life and of thinking with the American people. Sharon, a senior citizen like myself, sits patiently displaying her sign: NO WAR WITH IRAN. Then Gaylen offers me a sign to hold. I tell her about Peace Fresno and the FBI infiltration of that peaceful group that had taken place. We talk about what we’ve recently learned about world affairs via the Internet and marvel at the strength of that tool to empower the people, now and then giving the “hang loose” greeting to passersby.
Yes, for some, Hawaii is a paradise, if you have enough money to be there. Hawaiians have been displaced the way the indigenous peoples of North America have been displaced. Their culture has been trampled and trivialized. They have been pushed aside by multimillion dollar golf courses, exclusive hotels and housing subdivisions out of the reach of the McDonalds, Pizza Huts and Wal-Marts. Hawaiians who may have yearned for a simple life are forced to enter the rat race and further sully the remains of their placid heritage and environment.
A well-off lawyer from the mainland who had contemplated retiring in Hawaii came back disillusioned and a bit shocked when he looked beyond the facade. “Man, it’s like a third world country over there!” he said. Well, no kidding. In a very real sense, people like him have made it so. Just as homeless people are ignored, and maimed Vietnam and Gulf War veterans have been brushed aside after they have served their purpose, so the Hawaiians are regarded as a nuisance in the way of upper-class gentrification of this Pacific island. On the mainland, woven Indian blankets and pine needle baskets are the last acceptable and praised vestiges of American Indian culture. Likewise, the Hawaiians are seen as quaint hula dancers and torch jugglers, and the “haoles”—white foreigners (pronounced “howlees”)—feel they are doing their job of appeasement by greeting each other with the word Aloha.
Like other concerned people, the task of enlightening the world often looms heavy in my mind, and I fall into the habit of saying: “Hey, what can be done about it anyway.” I don’t know what the ultimate answer is but for now I will join the rest of my comrades on the picket line.
Carl S. Bosco has been practicing naturopathic chiropractic for more than 30 years and is the former director of the Yosemite Health Retreat in Coarsegold. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.org or 559-760-4199.
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Do you think you know about technology? Do you think you know about shifting from Founder to CEO? You may think twice about that after listening to THE woman who founded Hewlett Packard’s operations in India and set up the first software center of any multinational in Bangalore, India.
Radha Basu will make you laugh, move your soul with her inspiring mission, and stir your imagination about just what can be done as a Founding CEO. It was such an honor to interview Radha. She is the type of leader we can all learn from.
Listen. Take lots of notes. And, let me know what you think: [email protected].
Name: Radha Basu, Founder & CEO
Company: iMerit Technology Services
Headquartered In: Saratoga, California
Powerful Promise of Value: iMerit Technology Services is a human-empowered computing company specifically created to deliver data services and effect social and economic change. iMerit’s custom-skilled, curated crowds deliver digital and data services to some of the world’s biggest companies. By joining human-power and machine automation, iMerit delivers large projects quickly at enterprise-level security and quality.
Sponsored by: Khorus
Helping your team stay on track is much easier with Khorus. Founding CEOs use Khorus to drive performance, manage talent, and build a strong culture. And, I love the way it helps Founding CEOs better clarify big-picture priorities, align employees around those priorities, and drive predictable performance. Try out their demo…it’s great!
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Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity were specially invited to Holy Family Parish, Marinette, Wisconsin for their family picnic. It was a heart-warming, delightful visit. Although Sister Theresa Feldkamp, Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez, Postulant Michelle Ozuna and Sister Julie Ann Sheahan left Manitowoc under cloudy and rainy skies, Marinette was cloudless and pleasant in all ways. Greeting us at the church doors for the Sunday Morning Mass were enthusiastic porters that were just a wee bit taller than the front door handles.
This was not the only place where children lead so beautifully with adult mentorship. Later, after Mass, students were the game leaders assisting others of their peers, or those younger than themselves, to enjoy some fun entertainment that included simple prizes.
In the liturgy there was also a special blessing for children. We watched the students bring their proudly-swung backpacks to be blessed at this beginning of the school year.
Indeed, the timing of the pastor Father Celestine Byekwaso’s birthday was perfect for this Eucharist feast, too. The singing and the camaraderie of the parish members must have filled a place in Father’s heart on this day considering many of his own family live in places far away.
Another grace of this visit was hearing the Polka band musicians from Pulaski, Wisconsin. The lead singer was someone one of our Sisters directed at a Busy Student Retreat at the University of Stevens Point in the past. It is always good to witness a young adult with a sense of service who credits mentors during college years and beyond for their encouragement. Of course, spending moments with Sister Patricia Sevcik’s sister and family and others who remembered others of our Sisters over the years (e.g. Sister Mary Hale, Sister Mary de Sales Hoffman) made for a truly memorable Sunday.
Our last stop was at the parish’s perpetual adoration chapel. This precious spot is an intimate reminder of all of our ‘universal call to holiness’. Here the focus is Jesus. As more than one parish member shared, “Eucharistic adoration is one of the ways in which the presence of Christ continues in our Church following the celebration of Mass. It helps to sanctify everything we do.” May the Holy Family and all the saints, including the parish members who are now in heaven, continue to watch with tender care over this Community of love.
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Jeff Schindall, working with Aladdin Enterprises, has updated the port of Ghostscript to the Macintosh.
This port is based on the latest Aladdin Ghostsctript 5.10 release and the Mac GS Viewer 1.0 port by Glypic Technologies and is available now!
Briefly, Ghostscript is the name of a set of software that provides an interpreter for the PostScript (TM) language (level 2), and a set of C procedures (the Ghostscript library) that implement the graphics capabilities that appear as primitive operations in the PostScript language.
It has been ported to a wide variety of platforms and is distributed in a number of forms. For more information see:
This is a new Macintosh port of Ghostscript, based on version 5.10. The program offers the ability to preview PostScript files in windows, and save windows as PICT files, all with a Macintosh style interface. It also offers the traditional Ghostscript command line interface. The application can be built with any of the large number of Ghostscript printer and file format devices for rendering.
It is distributed under the Aladdin Ghostscript Free Public License. Both source and compiled versions are available. The compiled versions are for either PowerPC or 68020 or better (no FPU needed) and include some additional devices (tiff, pbm/pgm/ppm, pcx, stcolor and cdj550)
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In March 2014 I was in Dubai at the Gulf Photo Plus training event, running workshops on Landscape Photography, Street Photography, and post-production. At the time I was shooting with the Sony A99, which I’d helped to launch in the Middle East the previous November, and I was trying to negotiate a good deal on the full-frame 36MP Sony A7R. While I was there I got chatting to the Fuji team who gave me an X-T1 with the 18-55mm XF f2.8-4 kit lens. They also loaned me a 14mm f/2.8 and the 56mm f/1.2. All they wanted in return was some feedback. At the time I thought my reaction would be something along the lines of “great for what it is” – a small camera that you might take out when you can’t be bothered with your ‘proper’ camera – but I wasn’t expecting to be overly thrilled by a 16MP APS-C based camera.
So why didn’t I take the X-Series seriously from the outset? My initial skepticism centered around three related concerns:
- The lack of a full-frame sensor.
- The relatively low resolution (16MP).
- The fact that you can’t get ‘proper’ depth of field with a crop sensor.
The full-frame myth
Back in 2004, when I got my first DSLR, there was a lot of debate about the quality of digital images versus the quality of those produced from film, and many photographers argued that digital technology could never hope to match film. At the time, they had a point. I was shooting with a Canon 20D, and while the quality of its APS-C 8.2MP sensor was reasonably good, it wasn’t as good as I could shoot with film: there was fractionally less detail, noise was an issue at anything above ISO 400, and the dynamic range was limited in comparison.
Upgrading to a full-frame 12MP Canon 5D helped, but when I upgraded again to the 5D Mark II it was clear that digital technology had matured to the point that the film/digital debate was no longer especially salient: images were equally if not more detailed, shooting at a higher ISO was now possible, and the dynamic range of digital sensors had much improved.
Sure, there are people who still maintain that film has a different, possibly better aesthetic, but few people would argue that film has any major technical advantages. For example, the dynamic range of most digital cameras now exceeds that of most colour films, the resolution of the Canon 5DS (50.6MP) and Nikon’s D800 (36.3MP) far outstrip film, and cameras like the Sony A7S allow you to shoot in light so low you can barely see the camera in front of your face. In short, progress has been made, and we can now create digital images that rival or exceed the quality of film.
So why are full-frame sensors perceived as being better than APS-C sensors? Any sensor is only as good as the individual photoreceptors (or pixels) of which is it constructed, and generally speaking smaller photoreceptors are less accurate (i.e. noisier) and have less dynamic range. So, in theory at least, a 16MP full-frame sensor should be better than a 16MP APS-C sensor as each photoreceptor is larger.
But what’s missing from this equation is the fact that sensor technology has improved massively over the last ten years or so. For example, I mentioned above that the full-frame Canon 5D Mark II produces much better images than the APS-C based 20D, but both have much the same pixel density – 24,296 pixels per square millimetre for the 20D, 24,306 for the 5D Mark II – yet the 5D Mark II produces much better images. In other words, current technology can now produce sensors with small photoreceptors that are considerably more accurate than was previously possible.
The X-T1 (and other X-Series cameras) have a 16MP APS-C sensor, with a pixel density of around 43.5K per square millimeter, which is a lot higher than the 5D Mark II, but comparable to the Nikon D800 which has around 42K; and nobody would suggest that the D800 isn’t a highly capable camera.
In practice, and as I hope the images I’ve included in this article demonstrate, the sensor in the X-Series cameras is phenomenally good. The dynamic range is good, it’s sharp – partly as a consequence of the X-Trans sensor than doesn’t require an antialiasing filter, but also because Fujifilm produce some really sharp glass – and it’s performance at higher ISO rivals the majority of comparable DSLRs.
The benefits of this are twofold. First, an APS-C based system is a lot smaller and lighter, and after lugging various DSLR based systems around the world for the last ten years I consider this a huge benefit. Second, they’re also cheaper to produce, so a system based around an X-T1 comes in at around 60-75% the cost of an equivalent Canon or Nikon based system.
The megapixel myth
OK, so the sensor’s good, but there are only 16MP. This was probably the one thing that put me off most at first. As I mentioned, I started out with an 8MP 20D, then upgraded to a 12MP 5D, then a 21MP 5D Mark II, then a 24MP Sony A99, and each time I considered it an improvement. And it was – the sensor in each camera was better than the previous model – but how much of this could be attributed to the increase in megapixels and how many megapixels do you actually need? If you’re shooting high end fashion, or architectural work that will be blown up to the size of a house and then inspected with a magnifying glass, then you need a fair amount, but how many do the rest of us typically need?
The human eye can only resolve a finite amount of detail (see this link for a detailed explanation). At best this is somewhere around 200 points or dots per inch (DPI) so if you have an image from an X-T1 that produces images that are 4896 pixels by 3264 you can create a 24.5″ print. At this size of print, even if we add more megapixels we’re physically incapable of perceiving the extra detail.
When we create a larger print wouldn’t more megapixels be an advantage? For example, with a file from a D800 (7360 pixels by 4912) you can create a print that’s almost 37″ wide at 200 DPI. On the face of it then, more megapixels equals higher quality large prints, but this doesn’t take viewing distance into account.
Viewing distance is normally taken to be 1.5 the diagonal size of an image, so a 6″ x 4″ print would be viewed at about 11″, a 37″ x 24″ print at 66″. Because the 37″ print is further away the maximum DPI we can perceive at this range is somewhere around 50: we can’t make out the finer detail because our eyes can’t resolve that level of detail at that distance. Admittedly, you can stick your nose to the print, at which point you may be able to tell the difference between a 200 DPI print from a D800 or a 132 DPI one from an X-T1, but a) these differences will be small, and b) at normal viewing distances the differences between the two won’t be apparent.
Put another way, if you take viewing distance into account anything that shoots at 12MP or above will produce an image with sufficient detail for a high quality print, from a 6″ x 4″ postcard to a billboard across the street.
Depth of field
The final reservation I had about the X-Series cameras relates to the way in which depth of field changes when you alter the size of a camera’s sensor, i.e. the apparent depth of field increases in proportion to the size of the crop. For example, the Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2 has much the same field of view as Canon’s 85mm f/1.2 (56mm x the crop factor = 84mm), and shooting at f/1.2 on either lens allows exactly the same amount of light to reach the sensor, but the depth of field on the Fuji lens is equivalent to f/1.8 on the Canon (aperture x crop factor). So, if you’re a studio shooter who routinely shoots wide open with very fast primes then you might be better off sticking with your heavy DSLR – Fuji produce some very fast lenses, but not ones that are fast enough to create the same depth of field as their full-frame equivalents.
However, while this is often quoted as a disadvantage, for most of my work I’ve found it beneficial. For example, I do a lot of natural light portraiture when I’m travelling, which I’d typically shoot at around f/4 to f/5.6 on an 85mm lens on a full-frame. This gives me sufficient depth of field to ensure the subject is sharp, but with a pleasantly blurred background. With the X-T1, I can shoot much the same image at around f/2.8 to f/4, i.e. one stop faster. In low light – often the case for street portraiture – this means I can often shoot at a lower ISO than when shooting with full-frame gear. This is a distinct benefit for street shooters, travel photographers, or anyone else who needs to shoot in low light, and it was the final nail in the coffin for my full-frame gear. I still have a couple of lenses to get rid of, and a Sony RX1 that I can’t seem to give away, but other than that I’ve now sold all my full-frame equipment and can’t envisage a time when I’d ever need it again.
To sum up
A little over a year after being introduced to the X-T1 my reaction has been considerably more positive than I expected, so much so that I’ve now sold all my Sony gear, invested in a second X-T1, an X-E2, and a range of other lenses. My initial misgivings proved to be groundless and there are a whole bunch of other reasons that I’m happy with the system, but those will have to wait for another time. In the meanwhile, unless one of the big names comes out with a truly miraculous full-frame camera, I won’t be switching back any time soon.
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Finding product-market fit is critical for businesses since this is a clear indicator people love your product and are ready to pay for it. If you have that, it means you’ve managed to offer something the market needs.
But how come it’s so challenging to find product-market fit? What are the steps you need to take to achieve product-market fit? How do you measure the results? In this guide, we’ll answer these questions and give you a step-by-step instruction.
What is product-market fit?
Product-market fit (PMF) is the company’s ability to serve a large market with a product that satisfies people’s needs and desires. Given that having a large customer base and products to delight them is crucial, PMF is the foundation of any successful business.
In terms of the startup lifecycle, PMF is a solid point from which a business can enter the growth phase.
If a company is trying to solve unexisting problems or offer poor products that are not suitable for the market, it, eventually, fails.
Companies that haven’t found product-market fit face the following problems:
– Customers can’t understand the product’s value;
– An infrequent or insignificant number of sales;
– No loyal customers;
– Poor word of mouth;
– Long sales cycles.
In contrast, when product-market fit is achieved, products communicate clear value, make a lot of repeated purchases, and have a big community of brand ambassadors.
You can think of your product as the sail and customer demand as the wind. To succeed, you need to understand which way the wind’s blowing and build a product whose value proposition satisfies the needs of the market.
Signals your product has achieved product-market fit
You have strong positive customer feedback, even from a small group of people.
People are willing to pay for it
Nothing is a better signal of customers’ interest and achieving PMF if you can get people to put down money to own your product.
High retention – users stick around
Plot the percentage of active users over time to create a user retention curve. If the curve flattens off at some point, you have probably achieved product-market fit for some market or audience.
Users say they’d be disappointed if your product went away
Ask your existing users ‘How would you feel if you could no longer use the product?’. Then measure the percentage of people who answer ‘very disappointed.’ If that percentage is over 40%, you have product-market fit.
For enterprise businesses, at the end of a free trial, they should desperately want to buy your product. If they don’t want to buy it at the end of a free trial, you don’t have PMF. To learn more about your shortcomings, if you are getting too many negative reviews, you can conduct a market research survey. You can use Delighted (https://delighted.com/pmf) or similar automated survey systems to create best practice surveys that your audience can enjoy. In turn, this might result in higher responses to surveys and more actionable feedback.
Acquisition costs < Lifetime value
You have found product-market fit when you can attract new customers at a lower cost than what they are worth to you. If you can maintain an LTV:CAC ratio of 3x, you prove product-market fit.
Tips on how to find product-market fit
1. Determine your target audience
It all begins with a target audience, as these people determine what your product should be like. Outline your high-expectation customer – a potential consumer who will value and enjoy your product most. The reason you should identify the high-expectation customer is that if you manage to prove product-market fit to them, you have more chances to impress other users with your products.
Divide thу audience into segments with similar needs, preferences, behavior patterns, and then create a buyer personas which makes it clear who your customers actually are.
2. Create your value proposition
If there’s a demand, there’s competition. To outperform your competitors, you need to figure out your value-what makes your product unique. Your value proposition is something you promise to your potential consumers. Basically, it should represent clear value and solve real-life problems.
3. Develop a minimum viable product
Mark out the features your product have to work. The MVP is oriented towards the early users. Later, feedback from users and analytics data will help you improve your product.
4. Develop a prototype and test it
A prototype is an interactive demonstration of what the end product will look like. It can be used not only to demonstrate a product to potential users but to pitch the idea to investors and stakeholders. That’s why you need to put serious effort into developing prototypes. Typically, you can use Sketch, Figma, or InVision Studio.
5. Test the MVP
After a series of tests, the prototype becomes a minimum viable product ready for use. The MVP then goes through another round of tests to get ready for the official launch.
After the launch, you should keep receiving feedback from users and applying it to keep improving the end product.
How to measure product-market fit
To find out if you’ve achieved the results you strived for, define key metrics for product-market fit.
Strive for a low bounce rate by optimizing your content and doing A/B tests to achieve the best results. High bounce rates may be an indicator that your website doesn’t make a positive first impression.
Customer lifetime value (LTV)
Customer lifetime value shows how much you profit from a customer during the entire product lifecycle.
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
To measure how much your audience value your product, ask them if they are willing to recommend it to others.
To calculate NPS, you can look into Constructing surveys and invite people to take it after every purchase they make, or engage companies that specialize in this field to do it for you.
Engagement metrics show the level of user interest. Track users who interact with your content and use product features. Keep in mind that constant engagement brings in loyal customers. You can power up the engagement by adopting various tools like AI text-to-speech (check https://wellsaidlabs.com/features/api for more) and other customer-centered content strategies.
- Product-market fit is a process, not a random action. Get ready for a lot of tests, adjustments, and updates.
- You should always be hungry for user feedback to see what they like and don’t like. Do A/B tests and compare the results to find out what appeals most to your audience. However, do not try to please everyone and stick to your product roadmap.
- Measure your selected metrics.
- Watch out for signals indicating achieving product-market fit.
Author’s bio: Anna Grechko is a marketing enthusiast and knows the field inside out. She is the marketing specialist at Smart IT. Sharing knowledge is a big part of her career, so Anna actively seeks to spread good vibes, and collaborates with the great tech and marketing minds of the world
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Success on the first try. That’s what transpired this past December and January, when the Coleman National Fish Hatchery transported smaller fry for release into the Sacramento River. A total of two million juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon to be exact.
“Nobody here at that Coleman has ever transported that small of fry before despite staff having a lot of experience transporting fish,” said Brett Galyean, hatchery manager and project leader with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “When you do something new, you're always just a little bit leery of the outcome, so we started off with really small loads and then as we gained confidence in our technique and watched what the fish were showing us during the transport, we upped that number throughout the day.”
With 600,000 fish successfully released on the first try on December 17, Galyean said even he was a little amazed by how well the fish adjusted right away to the river.
“I was really surprised at how well the fry swam immediately,” he said. “Most of the time when you put them in a Raceway, they go straight to the bottom and they try to ball up in safety. I watched the fry swim back in towards the boat ramp, some swim up the very shallow current in the river – so they were more active. I take that as a good thing - that they were already able to swim and navigate.
The project began, after the Golden State Salmon Association and Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen's Association proposed the idea to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA fisheries in the spring of 2021.
From there, the process started with spawning of male and female fish for three consecutive days totaling 525 fish. During that process each fish was fin punched (tissue sample taken) for genetic sampling. That way, when the adult fish return in late 2023, biologists will be able to match genetics to the database to begin to determine success.
“It is a little nerdy and CSI-like,” Galyean said of the DNA process.
After spawning, biologists have the painstaking efforts of enumeration which involves removing the dead eggs from the live ones to prevent fungus from suffocating the good eggs. This is done two months after spawning in a stage called ‘eyed’ when they begin to develop eyeballs.
“This is another example of the Coleman National Fish Hatchery trying to develop different tactics to increase salmon runs back to the north state,” said Galyean. “Another tool in the toolbox.”
The next step is the release of the fish which has its own set of challenges. High water levels can be good for the fish, but harder for the hatchery staff.
“Higher water – better for the fry being released, but then there is that safety concern with your staff having to wade out and try and set up this 20-foot section of aluminum pipe on a stand, out in the river,” said Galyean. “A lower flow which would be easier for the hatchery staff, isn’t necessarily good for the fish. You are trying to balance your current conditions with what’s best for the fish without minimizing your staff’s safety.”
With the fish released into the upper Sacramento River as fry, the hope is they will imprint as they rear and then return to spawn in the upper Sacramento as adults. With a steady decline in natural spawning in the upper Sacramento River over the past decade, this study is an attempt to determine if hatchery-produced fish can be used to increase the natural spawning population.
“This project will allow us to study the potential of generating additional adult returns to spawn naturally in the Sacramento River by releasing fry,” said Paul Souza, Regional Director for the Service’s California Great Basin Region. “We’re excited to provide these additional salmon to increase recreational opportunities for fishermen and women here in California.”
“We appreciate our partnership with the Service and NOAA Fisheries and are pleased to support this effort to increase salmon populations in the Sacramento River,” said Reclamation Regional Director Ernest Conant.
The fry will be too small at the time of their release to be clipped and tagged with conventional coded wire tags, so novel technology is being used. The tissue samples taken from each adult parent salmon will be compared to tissue taken three years from now to identify salmon by matching DNA when they return as adults. Tagging is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of hatchery production programs, determine rates of survival, and calculate how many hatchery-spawned adults “stray” from their natal streams.
“This project is a great example of government agencies and fishing groups working together to evaluate options for addressing some of the ongoing and long-term effects of the drought that have reduced in-river salmon production and fishing opportunities. This is a model opportunity to apply creative scientific approaches for effective understanding of project benefits,” said Cathy Marcinkevage, Assistant Regional Administrator at NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region.
A key question researchers hope to answer is how many of these small salmon survive to adulthood and where will they return as adults.
“GSSA is grateful to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Coleman National Fish Hatchery for doing this work which may lead to increased wild spawning in the Sacramento River, thereby adding more fish,” said John McManus, president for the Golden State Salmon Association. “It will be a tremendous benefit.”
“In recent years in-river salmon fishing has been extremely challenging and we are very hopeful that these additional releases will increase inland recreational angler opportunities,” said Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen's Association President James Stone, who represents river guides and the recreational angling community. “We thank the Service for investigating whether some alternative rearing techniques can make meaningful contributions to our ocean and in-river returning fish populations.”
Galyean, who has managed Coleman for five years, said he had a chance to interact with fisherman and other stakeholders while out on the site releasing the fish.
“The fisherman out there were very interested in what we were doing, so it is a great opportunity to communicate with the public. Everyone was so accommodating of sharing the boat ramp with the hatchery vehicles and release pipes.”
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This 2 Button Notch Super 150’s Tuxedo by Cardi Couture is ideal for a wedding, bar mitzvah, or any black tie event. Why rent when you can own a stunning tuxedo like this, made from an unbelievable fabric? With leaping advances in weaving technology over the last couple years, there is no longer a need to rely on standard Burlington “rental” wool fabrics or even overpriced Super 100’s or Super 120’s wool fabrics. Super 150’s Luxury Viscose Blend fabrics look and feel like very high grade wools, however, they hold up better than most higher grade wools, and are much more cost effective than their wool counterparts.
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Have you ever wanted to be someone else just for a little while? Artist Katsuki Nogami lets people do that…in a way. The Yamada Taro Project involves people walking through public spaces in Tokyo and Berlin with iPads occupying the space where their faces would usually be visible.
The iPad-faced people wander through crowds, asking for permission to use individuals’ faces in the art project. Most people seem amused by the concept and delighted to have their face used in the project. The iPad faces then snap photos of willing people, adjusting the photos until they fill the screen.
The faces are displayed in real time in both cities, letting folks travel without leaving the city they are physically in. The name of the project is a very common Japanese name, similar to John Smith. The project explores the subject of anonymity, letting both the iPad wearer and the temporary faces both step out of their bodies and become another person temporarily.
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The candles that you use to set the mood for your next romantic night might be hiding a treasure trove of precious, precious shiny rocks, according to chemistry professor Wuzong Zhou. The scientist’s recent research has revealed that within a single candle flame, approximately 1.5 million itty-bitty diamonds are created every second. Unfortunately, they are destroyed almost immediately and they’re way too tiny to be of any real monetary value.
Zhou’s research began thanks to a comment from a colleague: “No one knows what a candle flame is actually made of.” As a scientist, Zhou believes that science can explain everything, so he set out to be the one who would unravel this particular mystery. He invented a filter that could extract particles from the center of a flame for examination.
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Marie Lichtenberg’s yellow gold mini Scapular, set with white diamonds, a red enameled heart and a blue enameled arch echoing the temple of love.
Contemporary designers borrow details and inspiration from the past of different cultures for pendants, medallions and charms. Some feature talisman qualities, while others reference love and passion. Whether you wear one on a chain, graduate or layer look, there are various motifs and styles from which to choose to enlive your wardrobe as you change your closets from winter to spring.
Katerina Tarazi plays on the French antique and vintage spinners and pedants, which refer to Effeuiller la marguerite” or “plucking the daisy’s petals.” It is one of the oldest French games, which we also adopted here in the U.S. Tarazi re-imagines when sentiment and mechanism came to meet. Spin the daisy and read your answer under the lower tip of its heart-shaped gemstone: Un peu – A little | Beaucoup – A lot | Je t’aime – I love you | A la folie – Madly | Pas du tout – Not at all.
Jillian Abboud’s spinner pendant is an ultra-modern high polished re-envisioning of antique swivel pendants with beautifully cut exclusive gemstones and engraved mottos or motifs. One side features vibrant colors, the other: a swallow which was the bird reported to lead sailors home in the dark. Thus, they came to mean “safe home” in the 19th century. They also mate for life, adding more romance to the piece.
Le Sibille continues in the centuries-old Roman tradition of Tesserae micro mosaics in which small pieces of glass are fit together by hand to create a motif or pattern. It is a painstakingly detailed art that the three women who own the company have kept alive and have contemporized with colorful gemstones and a range of designs that nod to the old-world technique with a modern eye.
Circa 1700s’ unique version of a Toi et Moi (You and Me) spinning egg shaped pendant in 22K gold with cushion cut sapphires symbolizing fidelity and antique diamond symbolizing enduring love. The egg shape, says designer Susan Cohen, “represents luck and the delicately engraved star motif, guidance and protection.”
Erica Molinari’s Under The Looking Glass 18K gold pendant with granulate border and vitreous glass enameling that Molinari painstakingly learned and now creates by hand. In the center is a gold snake for renewal and rebirth.
Alexandra Rosier’s modern-day Vajra is a symmetrical object composed of two crowns. She explains, “We lend the Vajra the power to remove darkness and bad energies, turning it into a talisman of renewal and transformation.” Rosier adds sparkle with multi-colored gemstones and diamonds.
Linda Hoj offers her take on a protective talisman pendant. She explains, There are three ingredients to turn dreams into reality, which are present in this pendant. Passion, the flame of fire that moves us; choice, in which everyday decisions are made and reactions calibrated and finally, a shield for protection while stepping beyond ourselves into the unknown. The pendant is constructed in 22K gold with rubies and a shield-cut black diamond with pave white diamonds and hangs on a handmade sailor’s knot chain.
Foundrae’s Beloved with Wings We Fly Large Specialty Medallion is handcrafted in 18K yellow gold. It combines two of Foundrae’s Tenets in a single medallion – True Love and Passion. Beth Huchings, designer and creative director, explains, “With Wings we Fly suggests when you and your pair come together, you lift each other up. Passion is what makes life worth living and what illuminates our dreams.”
Acanthus’ round carved quartz is wrapped in warm yellow 14K gold frame and accented with a diamond in the bail. You can choose the symbol which speaks t0 you most: from the designer’s motifs and interpretative meanings: Crescent Star “Growth” (star with moon), North Star “Guidance” (single star), Opal Eye “Protection”, Rainbow “Hope,” Skull “Life” and pictured here: Scared Heart “Eternal Love.”
Heavenly Vices’ 14K gold engravable crossed sword shield with a rose offers double protection for the ones you love. The cross swords reflected bravery in battle in heraldry, the shield, a safeguard from harm and the rose, enduring love.
Sofia Zakia evokes the tiniest 14K gold antique lockets and magical books filled with adventure and fantasy in her Woodland Cathedral locket. This pendant locket with an opal center offers a way to remember a story or to immortalize your own. You can choose from varied covers, some with gemstones, others with hand engravings or customizable text.
Marlo Laz’s Southwestern Heart Collection evolved from the designer Jesse Marlo Lazowki’s Desert Rising Collection. The heart is decorated with gold embroidery of floral and paisley motifs as an ode to the enchantment of the American West and trailblazing women like Georgia O’Keefe and Milicent Rogers, who embody its spirit.
Celine Daoust’s 14K gold Dream Maker oval diamond & moon crescent and marquise diamonds necklace. says Daoust, this pendant is meant to bring your dreams to life. The openwork designs allow light to pass through, eliminating negative energies and keeping dreams intact to turn them a reality.”
Jenna Blake’s flying scarab necklace dates back to ancient times and Egyptian culture when scarabs offered protection against evil and harm. They still do as talisman. Her modern incarnation offers a more feminine feeling with open enamel wings and an opal center with diamond accents.
Gwen Barba has created an 18K gold pendant which is she has hand enameled with the meticulous craft of vitreous glass (hard/hot) enameling. In the Victorian Language of Flowers, Iris means bringing a message or bearer of good tidings and warm wishes.” Barba reinvigorates this flower with small diamond accents and the irregular shape of the pendants creates a feeling of perfect imperfection.
Selim Mouzannar delves back into history and the 19th century with floral cluster pedants and old-cut diamonds. He modernizes it with a center pink sapphire, pear-shaped petals, a double chain, and a diamond-accented toggle front.
Anna Maccieri Rossi has evolved her Carpe Diem pieces with a range of pink shades in the pendant and the chain. It creates a feminine look that still makes a statement about seizing the moment as we never know when the moment will pass.
Monica Rich Kosann also feels that time is precious and has also evolved her collection of compasses for guidance, stars for wishing upon and her belief in living the adventure while you can. This new piece is inspired by a vintage sundial in Kosann’s garden, which she explained, “reminded her that it’s essential to slow down and be in the moment.”
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It’s been a rough few weeks with all the Covid-19 situation. My wife and I have been following it since very early, so when it got here we weren’t surprised. We are prepped, we take the necessary precautions, but as days go by things start to get scary. The best way for me to deal with those scary thoughts that makes me anxious is by drawing and writing.
I have written down at least 12 pages for This Is Us, I finished a 6 page story for a friend called Tolath; Peculiar Accounts of the Seemingly Ordinary. I started working on an old script I started a few years ago with my friend Wilfred and I sketch out a new Dynamite sketch card set.
The most recent drawing was the Space Adventures, inspired in those 1940’s pulp magazines. With that one a few more ideas came to mind, so of course I was going to sketch it out. So here’s another pulp magazine inspired cover.
Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did creating it. Please stay safe, stay home.
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How Your Personality Affects Your Agent Choice in ValorantGamexBoost
Valorant is a popular tactical shooter game that features a diverse roster of agents, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. But how do you decide which agent to pick for your team? And how does your personality influence your decision?
In this article, we will explore some of the factors that can affect your agent choice in Valorant, and why it matters for your performance and rating.
The Four Temperaments
One way to understand your personality is to use the four temperaments model, which is based on ancient Greek philosophy and psychology. The four temperaments are:
- Sanguine: You are optimistic, cheerful, sociable, and energetic. You enjoy variety, excitement, and fun. You are adaptable and spontaneous, but also impulsive and easily distracted.
- Choleric: You are confident, ambitious, assertive, and decisive. You like to take charge, lead, and achieve. You are competitive and goal-oriented, but also impatient and domineering.
- Melancholic: You are thoughtful, analytical, cautious, and organized. You value quality, accuracy, and perfection. You are loyal and dependable, but also pessimistic and self-critical.
- Phlegmatic: You are calm, relaxed, patient, and cooperative. You prefer stability, harmony, and peace. You are diplomatic and supportive, but also passive and indifferent.
Of course, these are not rigid categories, but rather general tendencies that can vary depending on the situation and context. However, they can still provide some insight into your preferences and motivations.
The Agents of Valorant
Valorant has 22 agents as of July 2023, each belonging to one of four roles: Duelist, Initiator, Controller, or Sentinel. Here is a brief overview of each role and some examples of agents:
- Duelist: These are the aggressive agents who excel at taking fights and getting kills. They have abilities that help them engage or disengage enemies, such as flashes, dashes, or heals. Examples: Jett, Reyna, Phoenix.
- Initiator: These are the agents who create opportunities for their team by gathering information or disrupting enemies. They have abilities that help them scout or control areas, such as drones, recon bolts, or blinds. Examples: Sova, Skye, KAY/O.
- Controller: These are the agents who shape the battlefield by blocking or denying vision or movement. They have abilities that help them smoke or wall off angles or chokepoints, such as smokescreens, barriers, or mollies. Examples: Omen, Viper, Astra.
- Sentinel: These are the agents who protect their team by holding or retaking sites. They have abilities that help them delay or prevent enemies from advancing or planting/defusing the spike, such as traps, turrets, or slows. Examples: Cypher, Killjoy, Sage.
The Best Agent for Your Temperament
Now that we have a basic understanding of the four temperaments and the four roles in Valorant, we can try to match them based on their compatibility. Of course, this is not a definitive guide, but rather a suggestion based on some common traits and characteristics.
Here are some possible matches between temperaments and roles:
- Sanguine: If you are a sanguine person, you might enjoy playing as a duelist, as they offer the most thrill and action in the game. You can use your creativity and adaptability to surprise your enemies with your flashy moves and skills. You might also like playing as an initiator, as they allow you to explore different parts of the map and find openings for your team. You can use your sociability and energy to communicate effectively with your teammates and coordinate your attacks.
- Choleric: If you are a choleric person, you might enjoy playing as a controller, as they give you the most control and influence over the game. You can use your confidence and ambition to dictate the pace and strategy of the round, and your assertiveness and decisiveness to execute your plans. You might also like playing as a sentinel, as they allow you to demonstrate your leadership and achievement skills. You can use your competitiveness and goal-orientation to secure sites and win rounds for your team.
- Melancholic: If you are a melancholic person, you might enjoy playing as a sentinel, as they suit your careful and organized style of play. You can use your thoughtfulness and analysis to anticipate enemy movements and set up traps or defenses accordingly. You can also use your loyalty and dependability to support your teammates and clutch out difficult situations. You might also like playing as a controller, as they require precision and perfection in placing your smokes or walls. You can use your quality and accuracy to create optimal conditions for your team and deny opportunities for your enemies.
- Phlegmatic: If you are a phlegmatic person, you might enjoy playing as an initiator, as they fit your calm and cooperative nature. You can use your patience and relaxation to scout and gather information without exposing yourself to unnecessary risks. You can also use your diplomacy and supportiveness to assist your teammates with your abilities and callouts. You might also like playing as a duelist, as they challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and take more initiative. You can use your adaptability and spontaneity to react to changing situations and seize opportunities.
Why It Matters
Knowing your personality and how it affects your agent choice in Valorant can help you improve your performance and rating in several ways:
- It can help you find the agent that suits your strengths and weaknesses, and allows you to play to your full potential.
- It can help you understand your teammates and enemies better, and how to communicate and cooperate with them effectively.
- It can help you avoid frustration and boredom, and increase your enjoyment and satisfaction with the game.
Of course, this does not mean that you should limit yourself to one role or agent, or that you should never try something new or different. Valorant is a dynamic and diverse game that rewards versatility and creativity. However, having a general idea of what works best for you can give you an edge over your opponents, and make your gaming experience more fun and rewarding.
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Counter-Strike Global Offensive, or CSGO for short, has been a household name in the gaming circles since its release in 2012. The game has outlasted several others launched in the same era, and with all the content patches and updates, it continues to thrive to this day.
CSGO veterans can all agree on one thing: Nothing brings you more joy than decking out your gear in the latest, lavish-looking expensive skins, and you don’t mind spending a bit of cash doing it.
By a “bit,” we mean a lot.
This guide takes a deep dive into the most expensive CSGO skins of all time, a few other contenders for the top spot, and what makes these skins so pricey. Without further ado, let’s jump right in.
1. Most Expensive CSGO Skin Overall – Karambit | Case Hardened Blue Gem
- Price: $1,400,000
Top on our list of most expensive CSGO skins is the Case Hardened Karambit, also known as the Blue Gem. It is the single most expensive skin in the game and has an equally rich history behind it.
Several years ago, a gamer named Newb Rage purchased the Blue Gem for close to $100,000. Word got around the CSGO community, and suddenly, everyone wanted it. By the laws of demand and supply, its price shot up, and Rage received dozens of offers to take it off his hands.
One of the players even offered a staggering $1.4 million for the Blue Gem, but Rage declined. To date, it is unclear why anyone, let alone Rage, would turn down such a lucrative offer.
Perhaps he believed the buyer only wanted to purchase it and then sell it later. Maybe Rage had a sentimental attachment to the knife and simply wasn’t interested in selling it. All we can do is speculate.
One thing is for sure: The Case Hardened Blue Gem remains the most expensive CSGO skin sold to date.
2. AWP | Dragon Lore
- Condition: Factory New
- Price: $425,000
If there’s a skin coveted by most players in the CSGO community, it is no doubt the Dragon Lore. All you need to do is take one look at it, and you’ll immediately understand why.
Let’s put it this way. If you somehow get your hands on AWP skin in Souvenir factory new condition, you can easily sell it for a ridiculous amount of money – enough to set you up for the rest of your life (or a huge chunk of it, anyway).
A bloodshed victory in CSGO feels pretty sweet. Add a red, fire-breathing dragon with a yellow tint to the victory parade, and you have a real party. The price of a Souvenir factory-new Dragon Lore skin fetches at least $425,000 and up, with several dozen offers to boot. With a drop rate of 0.64%, it’s easy to see why everyone wants a piece of the action.
3. AK-47 | Case Hardened Pattern 661
- Condition: Factory New
- Price: $150,000
As far as the Case Hardened skin series goes, the 661 Pattern, popularly referred to as the scar pattern, is extremely rare. The one thing that sets it apart from other Case Hardened skins is its characteristic golden scar design toward the rear. That single piece of detail was enough to send its prices skyrocketing. What started off as a few hundred dollars morphed into several thousand.
This is one of the most expensive skins and was previously sold for $150,000, surpassing the previous $100,000 record set for the largest sale at the time. If you are interested in purchasing it, let’s just say you’re going to have a difficult time tracking it down; difficult but not impossible if you know where to look.
You might come across it in a CSGO weapon case or in the Arms Deal Collection. You might have to use a bit of elbow grease to get your hands on it, though.
4. Butterfly Knife | Crimson Web skins
- Price: $16,000
The Crimson Web is the stuff skin dreams are made of. It is highly sought after in the CSGO gaming community, and given its beauty, it makes sense why. The Crimson Web Butterfly is the most expensive Knife skin and has previously sold for $16,000 and up. This version of the weapon was released in July 2014. You might have to open an Operation Breakout Weapon case to find it.
Despite knives being a highly valuable weapon for first-person shooters, they have taken more of a backseat in recent years and are mainly acquired as collectibles rather than for use in actual combat. CSGO veterans use the Crimson Web Butterfly Knife as proof of status in the gaming community and prefer racking up these titan beauties to show them off to other gamers or friends.
5. M4A4 | Howl
- Condition: StatTrak Factory New
- Price: $14,000
If you take one look at the Howl M4A4 skin and don’t immediately get chills, you might not be the CSGO aficionado you believe yourself to be. How can you not be mesmerized by the fiery wolf displayed so prominently against the sleek, red, and black assault rifle that is the M4A4?
As popular as the AK-47 is in the CSGO community, the M4A4 follows closely behind. As a result, its skins are also designed to live up to the very high expectations players have of them. Released in 2014, the Howl is part of the Huntsman Collection.
However, it was only available for a very limited time until the original artist flagged it for a DMCA takedown. Suddenly, it was in short supply, and gamers everywhere wanted it. As a result, the price of the Howl went through the roof, not just because of its amazing design but also because it was now a rare commodity – Contraband if you will.
A Howl skin in StatTrak factory new condition sells for well over $14,000. The fact it is both eye-catching and in short supply makes it all the more worthwhile.
6. M9 Bayonet | Crimson Web
- Condition: StatTrak factory new
- Price: $11,500
This is yet another variant in the Crimson Web skin series. The M9 Bayonet version certainly does it justice. One look at it, and you can immediately tell – it did not come to play.
CSGO enthusiasts love the militaristic appeal of the knife’s design. It makes it easier to catch a glimpse of the ingrained web-like skin detail underneath.
The Crimson Web M9 Bayonet skin has a characteristic blood-red tint on the body that spreads over to the knife’s serrated edges, crawling toward the handle. It’s spectacular in every way.
If you’re lucky enough to come across this skin in its StatTrak factory new condition, expect to pay well over $11,500 for it. Its low supply is partly why it’s in high demand among CSGO gamers.
7. Talon Knife | Crimson Web
- Condition: Factory New
- Price: $11,000
You guessed it – yet another knife and one that’s part of the Crimson Web series. Before we get into everything that makes this skin highly popular among CSGO gaming enthusiasts, it would only be right if we first addressed the elephant in the room: Why would anyone be willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a knife skin?
Here’s the thing. Knives, in general, have always been a topic of heated debate in the CSGO community. It is not considered unusual or even strange for some knife designs to be in the realm of thousands of dollars. As a matter of fact, for some, it is expected and has been the trend for several years since weapon skins became a thing.
A prime example of this phenomenon in action is the Crimson Web series. Something about its blood-red, web-like interweaving on the steel blade of Talon knives makes it irresistible for CSGO gamers and collectors alike. Since its release in August 2018, a factory-new version of this skin can fetch well over $11,000 in certain marketplaces.
8. AWP | Gungnir
- Condition: Factory New
- Price: $7,300
We’ll start by saying this: The Norse Collection, released in November 2019, was nothing short of spectacular. The Norse-mythology-inspired design of the Gungnir AWP skin, in particular, is as unique as it is aesthetically pleasing.
It has become one of the most highly coveted skins not just because of the AWP’s prowess but also because of its complex, frost-like patterns reminiscent of gusts of cold winds blowing over a barren landscape. It is worth mentioning that the name Gungnir stems from the spear that Odin, the mighty war god, bore. The rich ancient history behind this skin is partly what makes it so appealing to many CSGO gaming enthusiasts.
The price of a Gungnir AWP skin in factory new condition starts at $7,300. The general trend has been for the price to spike when higher numbers of units are purchased.
9. AK-47 | Wild Lotus
- Condition: Factory New
- Price: $7,000
The AK-47 assault rifle is undoubtedly the most popular CSGO weapon of all time. Gamers can’t seem to get enough of it. For this reason, developers tend to shower it with lots of love by releasing a constant stream of new skins, each better than the last. If the AK-47 is your go-to weapon when mounting an attack on the enemy, you’ll be happy to find a wide array of eye-catching skins to choose from.
The Wild Lotus was released in November 2019, making it one of the newer and more popular assault rifle skins around. It forms part of the St. Marc Collection and has a unique visual appeal to it. You either really love it or hate it entirely.
It has a floral pattern inspired by the wild lotus flower, with a mix of soft bloom and green colors that add to its uniqueness. In factory new condition, this skin sells for a minimum of $7,000. If you come across one with pricey stickers on its body, you might have to part with $9,000 and up.
The Wild Lotus AK-47 skin is one of the fastest-selling items on most CSGO skin marketplaces. It is in high demand, which, in turn, keeps its supply low. It makes for a great collectible, particularly among CSGO veterans.
10. Butterfly Knife | Lore
- Condition: Factory New
- Price: $6,000
The Butterfly Knife’s unique and intricate design makes it widely popular among CSGO collectors and gamers alike. For this reason, players continue to search far and wide for skins that accentuate its beauty and bring out its complex aesthetic.
The Lore Butterfly Knife is among the CSGO community’s all-time favorites. It sells for about $6,000 in factory new condition, although prices may run higher depending on the skin marketplace you’re purchasing it from.
It ranks up there with some of the most expensive CSGO skin designs on the market despite being relatively new. It was released in September 2021 and is part of the Dreams and Nightmares Collection.
If you’ve got a bit of cash to play around with, the Lore Butterfly Knife skin will make a worthwhile addition to your gaming paraphernalia.
Also read: Best Weapon Skins CSGO
What Makes Some CSGO Skins So Expensive
CSGO is one of the most iconic First Person Shooter (FPS) video games. Its expansive trading marketplaces and the multitude of in-game items are just some of the things that have made the game what it is today since it was first released a decade ago.
If you’re new to the world of CSGO, you’ve likely come across some of the eye-watering price tags attached to some skins. You might wonder why anyone would be willing to pay thousands of dollars for a skin and what exactly makes them so pricey.
Below is a detailed breakdown of some of the factors that play into the price.
Skin rarity refers to how “rare” an item is. The rarer a skin is, the more likely it is to be deemed a collectible. This aspect of CSGO items is ranked in a hierarchical system comprising eight levels. However, only six of these specifically apply to skins. Here’s a brief overview of each.
Skins in this category are displayed with a white marker. They are the most common ones gamers get as part of random drops after matches. You also have the option to purchase them from third-party CSGO marketplaces or trade them for different ones with other gamers.
While most conventional consumer-grade CSGO skins usually sell for a couple of cents, there are some exceptions that trade for as high as $20-$30. For instance, the consumer-grade SSG 08 | Sand Dune and the FAMAS | Contrast Spray skins both sell for up to $20 in their factory new condition.
An expensive skin in this category is usually great for Trade Up contracts.
Skins in this category are displayed with a light blue marker. While they are slightly rarer than consumer-grade skins, they are still widely available. An industrial-grade skin will often be dropped after a match as a random reward to a gamer.
On the higher end of the price spectrum, you have skins such as the factory-new Galil AR | Winter Forest that can sell for as high as $50. While that might not sound like much, it is pretty expensive for CSGO skins with industrial-grade rarity.
It is worth mentioning that pricey industrial-grade skins aren’t normally grouped together with souvenirs. These are in an entirely separate category on their own.
Skins in this category are displayed with a blue marker. Military-spec (mil-spec for short) skins don’t have a specific case they’re dropped from. You can get them from any case, and they are equally as easy to get from Trade Up Contracts.
As far as rarity goes, skins in this class are considered the bottom feeders of the bunch and are the go-to for gamers who open daily.
While conventional mil-spec skins sell for a couple of dollars a piece, it is not unusual to come across some that cost $100 or more. For instance, a factory-new mil-spec AUG | Hot Rod costs around $125.
Skins in this category are displayed with a purple marker. Restricted CSGO skins are usually hard to come by and, as a result, attract higher-than-average market prices. StatTrak factory-new skins usually fall in this rarity level.
A perfect example of skins in this category is the Glock-18 | Fade. You can expect the prices for factory-new versions to start from $250 and up.
Skins in this category are displayed with a pink marker. Classified skins are extremely rare. You can expect their prices to run into hundreds of dollars for each. A Classified factory-new SCAR-20 | Splash Jam, for instance, sells for about $500. The price can be higher depending on the marketplace you’re sourcing it from.
Skins in this category are displayed with a red marker. If you come across a weapon skin with a Covert rarity level, you’re looking at the crème de la crème of weapon skins. These premium skins come with premium price tags that run into the thousands.
The majority of Covert items consist of assault rifle skins, more specifically, the expensive AK 47 skin and M4A4 skin variety. If you happen to own one and are a little strapped for cash, selling one of these babies could set you up for a couple of months.
For instance, the AWP Dragon Lore in factory new condition sells for a whopping $250,000. Depending on the marketplace, those with higher wear levels easily fetch between $1,500 and $3,000.
Only one skin in the history of CSGO falls in this category. That’s why it’s not an “official” rarity level per se. The skin in question is the M4A4 Howl. It started out as a Covert Skin. However, after a lot of controversy surrounding the ownership of its unique artwork, the original artist credited for the magnificent fiery wolf design flagged it for a DMCA takedown.
The design was reworked, and an entirely new rarity level was created for it – Contraband. To date, the M4A4 Howl is the only CSGO weapon skin in this category, making it an extremely rare find. Since it is now highly sought-after, a StatTrak factory-new Howl skin goes for well over $12,000.
The other factor that plays into how expensive a particular weapon skin is its wear level, denoted by the float value. Float values range anywhere from 0.00 to 1.00, with 0.00 representing the skin in its most pristine condition and 1.00 in its most beat-down state. This is the universal scale used to assess the condition of a CSGO item.
A skin’s wear level can fall into any one of five main categories:
- Factory-new (0.00-0.07)
- Minimal-wear (0.07-0.15)
- Field-tested (0.15-0.38)
- Well-worn (0.38-0.45)
- Battle-scarred (0.45-1.00)
In most cases, the lower a skin’s float value is, the more expensive it will be – not just because it is rarer; it looks infinitely better in the game. Skins with higher levels of wear tend to look faded and scratched and have a lower overall color saturation.
That said, this is not a hard and fast rule. Some skins cost more in their field-tested or well-worn states owing to their warm patina, which many players find accentuates the weapon’s aesthetic. The AWP | Gungnir is a prime example of this.
The final factor likely to affect how expensive a CSGO skin is in the skins market is its pattern. It’s important to remember that just because two players have the same skin on the same type of weapon doesn’t mean they will have the exact appearance.
Skins in CSGO don’t always have to be applied the same way, and this is influenced by their pattern index, also referred to as the pattern template value.
For instance, Fade skins can have as many as 999 different patterns for the same skin. Some might have a higher percentage of the fade effect, while others might be lower. Higher indexes mean more of the weapon will be covered with fade coloring.
Pattern indexes are more apparent in Case Hardened skins. Some patterns end up having more blue tint on them and are aptly referred to as “Blue Gems.” Skins with this blue tint are extremely hard to come by, making them extremely rare and, subsequently, more expensive.
It’s not just the color that has a bearing on the price of a weapon’s skin. Some specific variations, such as the Doppler skin, can drive up the price.
For instance, Phase 1-4 of Doppler knife skins are quite common. On the other hand, the Black Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire variations are extremely rare and render an ancient and legendary feel to the weapon. Since these aren’t your run-of-the-mill skins, it comes as no surprise that they cost more.
If there’s one constant thing about the CSGO market, it is changing. New skins are released with every update, and their prices go up with each passing year. A skin you buy today may suddenly be in high demand in a few years.
This guide is a great starting point if you’re a skin collector in the market for the most expensive CSGO skin to add to your gaming paraphernalia.
In the meantime, are you having trouble hearing your enemy’s footsteps in CSGO? Here’s how to fix it.
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CRUCIAL 2013 INCOME AND OTHER TAX PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS – IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE TO GET STARTED
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CRUCIAL 2013 INCOME AND OTHER TAX PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS – IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE TO GET STARTED
2012 will be a historic year for both the United States and tax planners.
We are today sitting at the cusp of one of the greatest income and estate tax increase events ever legislated, as the result of the December 31, 2012 scheduled closure of both the Bush 2001 tax cuts and the Obama/Republican compromises and legislative mis-mash that resulted in no estate tax for those “fortunate” enough to die in 2010 and a $5,000,000 and then $5,120,000 gift and estate exclusion for 2011 and 2012 along with portability to apply where a spouse dies without using his or her entire $5,120,000 allowance, and the unprecedented extension of unemployment benefits along with a reduction of employee paid employment taxes from 6.2% to 4.2%.
What a storm that we have been navigating, and for the wealthy we have only until December 31stto make major moves that can enable precious assets to be brought to safe shore before the tsunami of estate, gift, income, and the new Medicare tax are scheduled to hit.
Of course, what actually happens will depend upon which party places its presidential contender in office and reaches majority control in the House and/or the Senate. There are many close races, and an urgent need for the parties to work together after the election to assure fiscal sanity and predictably for financial markets and income earners.
We see 4 main possibilities that may occur as the result of the elections and a continually challenged economy and budgetary situation for the U.S.:
1. A Democratic Party Sweep. Barack Obama and Democratic candidates in the House and Senate have substantial success in the elections and are able to bring the estate tax to a $3,500,000 per person exemption on death and possibly only a $1,000,000 lifetime gifting exemption, along with income tax hikes and the 3.8% Medicare Tax hits for those able to earn $250,000 or more (or $200,000 if they are single).
2. A Republican Party Sweep. Mitt Romney and the Republican candidates for the House and Senate enjoy a significant victory and are able to roll all Bush tax cuts and the $5,120,000 estate and gift tax exemptions going forward to the relief of the wealthy and those who believe that the monies that would otherwise be taken in taxes should be left in the economy to enhance the chances of economic recovery, notwithstanding significant debt.
3. No Sweep but the Parties Work Out Their Differences. The election is close and we have a situation where it will take cooperation between significant numbers of Democrats and Republicans to make changes to the tax system.
Even as difficult as it has been to have Democrats and Republicans work together in the past 4 years, there must be some degree of support for the proposition that the public is sick and tired of watching our political process cause tax and financial uncertainty for both middle and upper class voters.
Even the President and the members of the House and the Senate who were in office in late 2009 were able to put together the compromise package that brought about the 2-
4. No Sweep and the Parties Do Not Work Out Their Differences. Alternatively, there may be legislative deadlock and no significant compromise so that wealthy and successful taxpayers find themselves unable to continue to pass significant wealth onto family members as easily as they have been able to in 2011 and 2012, and a harsh reality of significantly higher income tax rates will have to be faced and lived with.
What do we tell clients in the meantime, besides be flexible and call me after November 11th, when at least some of the tea leaves will be in formation?
1. Complete use of the $5,120,000 gift allowance in whatever form possible, and keep in mind that valuation discounts may not be available after 2012 based upon the Obama proposals.
2. Consider the use of GRATs, which may also not be around in their present form after 2012.
3. Make your hard decisions about whether the client is financially comfortable placing assets permanently outside of his or her use and benefit or whether a trust with discretionary benefits for the Grantor should be established in a creditor protection jurisdiction and possibly modified a few years up the road when more information is available.
4. Use formula transfer clauses or formula remainder to charity clauses both in transfer documents and in trust agreements as and when possible before these are legislated out of existence.
5. Be ready to unplug great-
6. Installment sales using low interest notes could be the play of the century where a grandfathered defective grantor trust is involved.
7. Take Capital Gains Now. If you have thought about doing a transaction that might trigger capital gains, get it done! 15% is a heck of a lot lower than 20% or 23.8%.
This can go beyond traditional sale transactions. For example, a professional who owns his or her own C Corporation and has been thinking about moving the practice to a new S Corporation might want to do this before year-
8. Also, if it seems most likely that ordinary income will be taxed at 39.6% as opposed to 35%, why not trigger more income for 2012 by having operating companies factor or otherwise transfer their accounts receivable in order to trigger gain if they are on the cash method of accounting. A 4.6% reduction in the tax rate constitutes a 11.62% tax savings, which may certainly be worthwhile.
And if this happens in a C Corporation that will distribute the monies to key shareholders as compensation subject to the extra .9% employee’s share tax, the savings is based on a 5.5% reduction in tax rate constitutes a tax savings of 13.58%.
9. Year end planning. Prior practices that involve paying as much in expenses as possible and delaying the active collection of accounts receivable may be reversed by taxpayers who want to maximize income in 2012 to reduce what they will pay at higher rates in 2013. So get those accounts receivable in and deposited and pay expenses in the normal course for December if rates are going up.
It might also be best to put off paying real estate taxes until 2013, and to delay charitable contributions as well. Next year appreciated investment assets that a client is not inclined to sell this year may be best held under a long term charitable remainder trust that can pay 90% of its overall value to the Grantor and facilitate charitable contribution deductions and deferral of tax on the sale of the investment.
10. Electing Fiscal Years for Estates and for Revocable Trusts where the Grantor has died, or for New Complex Trusts or C Corporations. A fiscal year ending in November 30, 2013 should be taxed under the 2012 rates, and may result in avoidance of the 3.8% Medicare Tax for beneficiaries who would otherwise be subject to this for income distributed up through November 30, 2013.
While it would be most efficient to wait until we know or can better guess which of the above four possible events will occur, we will only have approximately seven weeks when election results come in (assuming that the election does not have to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court like it was in 2004), which will not be enough time for the vast majority of advisors to get with the majority of their clients, given other challenges that already exist for year-
11. Fortunately, most investment decisions can wait until 2013, although the financial services industry will doubtless do its best to make sure that clients and potential clients are well prepared to make investment changes.
On the other hand, clients who know that they are in the highest brackets and will have the need for cash to be withdrawn from variable annuities, IRA’s and non-
12. Budget, Budget, Budget. A good many clients will have to reduce expenses to a great extent in order to make ends meet if taxes rise and income cannot increase sufficiently to offset this.
Clients can be encouraged to put off large expenses and committments and to begin thinking about how they can reduce their expenses and business and personal overhead in order to enhance personal savings or reduce the need to earn beyond their comfort zone whether or not the tax increases come out as high as they may.
13. Complex trusts may become more popular than defective grantor trusts where beneficiaries are in a lower income tax bracket. Consider using multiple trusts so that one or more can be defective and one or more can be complex. The complex trust can give each beneficiary enough income to bring him or her up to the higher brackets in order to make use of the lower brackets.
14. If the Democratic Party takes a sweep, then “Estate Tax Planning for Those Who Hoped They Would Never Need It” will be en vogue for anyone who may leave more than $1,000,000 –
This would take us back to funding irrevocable life insurance trusts and engaging in more aggressive annual gifting situations. The gift tax allowance should be $14,000 per person per year next year.
15. If the estate tax goes away, then there is time to concentrate on things like:
tuning inheritance planning.
- Elective share planning.
- Homestead planning.
- Trying to make children self-
- Creditor protection planning
16. Marry a trophy spouse with big NOLs (net operating losses), who is a real estate professional (if you own rental property) who has never used his or her $5,120,000 exemption, is self supporting, doesn’t have children by a prior marriage, and has few assets that would reduce portability benefits.
17. Consider delaying charitable contributions to 2013 when the government will subsidize them to a much greater degree based upon a 39.6% tax rate and possible reduction of the 3.8% Medicare tax for charitable donors.
Charitable remainder trusts may also avoid the 3.8% Medicare tax next year.
18. A list of 34 possible income tax strategies from our book The Essential Estate Planning Guide to the 2013 Income & Estate Tax Increases is as follows:
Planning Tip #1 Be prepared for the marriage penalty in 2013
Planning Tip #2 It may be best to trigger or receive income in 2012
Planning Tip #3 Marry someone who has large capital loss carryforwards
Planning Tip #4 Marry someone with large net operating losses (NOLs)
Planning Tip #5 Invest in the following tax advantaged vehicles
Planning Tip #6 Maximize the use of the standard deduction
Planning Tip #7 Defer receiving Social Security benefits
Planning Tip #8 Taxpayers can reduce their wages below the applicable threshold
Planning Tip #9 Companies that hire non resident aliens as employees avoid paying U.S. FICA and Medicare taxes
Planning Tip #10 To reduce self employment taxes and liability exposure, self employed taxpayers should consider forming a corporation or LLC
Planning Tip #11 Sell appreciated capital assets
Planning Tip #12 Contribute the maximum amount to retirement accounts
Planning Tip #13 Convert traditional IRAs to a Roth IRA
Planning Tip #14 Contribute to deferred compensation plans
Planning Tip #15 Invest in qualified annuities
Planning Tip #16 Invest in life insurance policies
Planning Tip #17 Invest in oil and working gas interests
Planning Tip #18 Invest in tax exempt bonds
Planning Tip #19 Transfer appreciated assets to a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
Planning Tip #20 Convert passive real estate activities into active interests
Planning Tip #21 Convert C corporations to S corporations
Planning Tip #22 Materially participate in your S corporation or partnership to avoid the 3.8% Medicare tax
Planning Tip #23 To avoid the 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on rental income, investors should consider converting triple net lease arrangements
Planning Tip #24 Defer payments of medical expenses to 2013 to exceed the new 10% AGI limitations
Planning Tip #25 Make your parents or other elderly people who you help support dependents
Planning Tip #26 Defer charitable contributions to 2013 to increase the tax benefit
Planning Tip #27 Purchase qualified property in 2012 up to the maximum Section 179 limit before the deduction limit is drastically reduced in 2013
Planning Tip #28 It is possible to structure a partnership so that certain partners are taxed more than others
Planning Tip #29 Elderly people with highly appreciated assets may be best advised to simply hold on to these assets
Planning Tip #30 Pay most of the deductible expenses for an estate in the same year that the remaining estate assets are distributed
Planning Tip #31 High earner taxpayers may consider placing capital gains producing investments into simple trusts
Planning Tip #32 Maximize the election under Code 663(b) to treat distributions made in the first 65 days in 2013 as 2012 distributions
Planning Tip #33 Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust
Planning Tip #34 To avoid the 3.8% Medicare tax on oil and gas working interests convert limited partnership interests to general partnership interests
Be prepared for the worst, don’t wait until it is too late to advise your clients of some money-
Please consider purchasing the book, The Essential Planning Guide to the 2013 Income & Estate Tax Increases by Alan Gassman, J.D., L.L.M. and Erica Pless, J.D., L.L.M. to learn more about this topic. The book can be purchased by visiting our Amazon page at http://www.amazon.com/Essential-
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NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012
Alan S. Gassman, Esq. spoke at the The Tampa Bay Research Institute, Inc. 2nd Annual Estate Planning Seminar, in partnership with the Pinellas Community Foundation. Alan Gassman’s topic was Trust Planning for 2013 and Beyond – How to Keep Wealth in the Family. To request a copy of the outline used for this presentation please email Janine Ruggiero at firstname.lastname@example.org
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Professor Jerry Hesch, Alan Gassman, Esq. and Christopher Denicolo, Esq. will be speaking on a Bloomberg BNA webinar entitled Interesting Interest: Interest Rates for Intra-
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Please join us for The 4-
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Alan S. Gassman, J.D., LL.M., Kenneth J. Crotty, J.D., LL.M. and Christopher J. Denicolo, J.D., LL.M. will be speaking on a Bloomberg BNA webinar entitled Year-
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Please join us for Lunch Talk, a free monthly webinar series from the Clearwater Bar Association. This month’s topic is What Lawyers Need to Know About Surveys – How to Read Them and What to Check with guest speaker David Brittain. To register for the webinar please visit: www.clearwaterbar.org
Christopher Denicolo, J.D., LL.M. is a partner at the Clearwater, Florida law firm of Gassman, Crotty & Denicolo, P.A., where he practices in the areas of estate tax and trust planning, taxation, physician representation, and corporate and business law. He has co-
Kenneth J. Crotty, J.D., LL.M., is a partner at the Clearwater, Florida law firm of Gassman, Crotty & Denicolo, P.A., where he practices in the areas of estate tax and trust planning, taxation, physician representation, and corporate and business law. Mr. Crotty has co-
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AMO Pharma Limited (“AMO Pharma”), a privately held biopharmaceutical company focusing on rare, childhood onset neurogenetic disorders with limited or no treatment options, today announced the presentation of a new clinician-completed rating scale to assess features of congenital myotonic dystrophy type 1 (CDM1). An overview of the new rating scale was presented on Monday, April 15th in a poster presentation titled, “The Development of the Clinician-Completed Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Rating Scale (CDM1-RS)” led by Joseph Horrigan MD, AMO Pharma’s chief medical officer, during The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
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CDM1 is a genetic disease caused by a large tri-nucleotide expansion repeat adjacent to the DMPK gene. Symptoms usually present shortly after birth and include difficulty with thinking and problem solving, speech impairment, symptoms of autism and weakened muscles. There are currently no approved therapies for CDM1. Patients are often treated with a combination of medical interventions designed to address individual symptom as they arise.
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