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Every year since 1992, the world has overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba, thereby reaffirming its rejection of the most brutal and most enduring of the imposed instruments of pressure. empire anywhere in the world.
Due to the extraterritorial nature of this siege, officially announced on February 7, 1962, the so-called embargo is a continuation of the valerian actions of the extermination of the Spanish metropolis. An unjustified fact, inherited from the same tools with which the classes least loyal to the people got rid of the Cuban Revolutionary Party and the Liberation Army at the beginning of the 20th century in order to curb any opposition and attempts at resistance.
This strategy has not changed a bit if we look aside on May 20, 1902, when the imaginary Republic of Cuba came into being, militarily mutilated and through an appendix added to the Constitution, not at all the daughter of what was dreamed of. in the Creole jungle.
So they conceived the beginning of the political independence of the island, free in appearance, neo-colonial in existence and with the claws of the US clinging to its best lands, minerals and strategic geographic locations, one of which is still usurped and doomed to illegal activities in the name of the fight against terrorism, which were also invented after the bloody September 11 at the beginning of this century.
The gift presented in return did not deceive anyone either: the economy, recently emerging from the stage of war, in an unstable process of recovery and smaller in wealth and raw materials, did not deserve much for the purposes of monopoly and the interests of imperial power. capital.
At that time, in our territory, too much attention was paid to their recipes for democracy and compromises that removed or appointed inept, corrupt and despotic leaders, lackeys of super status. As the country was threatened by foreign interventions with the approval of the North American Congress, anxiety was implanted in reality and imagination, conditioning behavior and conscience.
The Creole elite outpaced the majority, was unaware of prosperity, enjoyed no social privileges, and suffered its apparently inevitable fate as a black, peasant, or illiterate population. The unequal yoke ran counter to the much-vaunted development boasted by some of the pro-American bourgeoisie.
Liberty was the least conquered before strong foreign penetration in all areas since the 19th century. Popular mobilization and patriotic feeling, well forged in Marty and Gomez’s journey to Playitas de Cajobabo and during the invasion of the West against the outnumbered metropolis, prevented even greater evil and thwarted the obvious amount of nonsense that was invented centuries ago, hatched theories as machiavellian as they are insane, greengrocers and diaper-wearing imperialist politicians.
The conflict between the United States and Cuba, through the use of dates, examples and explanations, makes clear who was who in the explosion in Maine and in the denial of entry to Santiago de Cuba by Mumbi Calixto Garcia’s troops (the letter to Shafter is a document of denunciation and premonition). This explains Platti’s intentions and what was carried out as part of the failed Good Neighbor policy, the gunboats anchored off the Havana waterfront, the contempt for everything Cuban, the existence of the mafia, brothels and abusive marines, the honeymoon of the tyrannies Machado and Batista with the US embassy in different periods…
When digital calendars with zero political intelligence point to May 20 as Cuba’s Independence Day, the mind confirms them simply by the formal way of being born a Republican. But it is a fact marked by an overwhelming past and an exchange of power between powers, a rescued and justified lie, a mirage of prosperous figures, and extraterritorial persecution that needs to be talked about and argued about as the “Chamberlon” conga overflows history. and is currently ongoing.
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Sudanese officials are seeking to attract Chinese tourists, touting the impressive scenery and cultural heritage their country has to offer. At a tourism promotion event in Beijing on Wednesday, Sudanese officials also hailed a good relationship with China in making the case that Sudan could be an ideal destination for Chinese tourists. "We have unique tourist sites, ancient cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery - that's Sudan's real treasure," Omer Eisa Ahmed, Sudanese Ambassador to China, told hundreds of potential tourists and Chinese travel agents at the event.
The Travelogue podcast from Condé Nast grapples with the question of whether tourism to North Korea is right or wrong.
A forum themed “Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian women foster friendly cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals until 2030” took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15. [...] Participants shared experience in improving women empowerment, particularly in economic and political fields, preventing women and child trafficking, promoting tourism and international cooperation, and educating young generations about the development of traditional friendship and collaboration among women in the three countries.
With global oil prices flailing, Saudi Arabia is turning to another natural resource: billions of dollars gained from religious tourism as the kingdom hosts the annual hajj pilgrimage. “The money spent by pilgrims this year could be from 20 to 25 billion riyals (5.3 to 6.7 billion dollars),” said Maher Jamal, head of Makkah’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry - an estimated 70 percent increase from the previous year.
A U.S. ban on its citizens travelling to North Korea has come into effect, at a time of heightened tensions over North Korean missile launches. The new rule was announced after U.S. student Otto Warmbier died after being released from prison in North Korea. The State Department said it was necessary "due to the serious and mounting risk" of detention.
The Vermont ski industry is worried about the Trump Administration's review of the J-1 Visa exchange program which allows resorts to hire some foreign workers. "This program is an ambassadorship program. You get incredible students who come on up and are enthusiastic and hard working. They go back to their home country and share the incredible experiences they've had here in Vermont," says Ski Vermont President Parker Riehle.
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In the realm of professional football, one acronym has been steadily gaining recognition and intrigue: USFL. But what exactly does USFL mean? Let’s delve into the United States Football League, its significance in the sports world, and how it relates to the ever-evolving landscape of sports betting.
The USFL, short for the United States Football League, is a professional American football league. The original USFL was active from 1983 until 1985 and made a significant impact on American football, introducing features that were later adopted by the NFL. After a hiatus, the USFL announced a relaunch scheduled for the spring of 2023, signaling a return to the competitive world of professional football.
The league consists of multiple teams from across the United States, each striving for victory in a regular season culminating in a championship game. The USFL is considered a valuable platform for players who wish to establish themselves in professional football. It also presents coaches and managers with opportunities to showcase their strategic prowess.
The USFL holds considerable significance in the realm of sports betting as well. With a new season of games comes a wealth of opportunities for sports betting enthusiasts to engage with the sport in a different and exciting way. Online sportsbooks often offer various betting options for USFL games, including moneyline bets, point spreads, totals (over/under), prop bets, futures, and more.
Many online betting platforms are embracing the return of the USFL, including CasinoGap, which offers a host of betting options on USFL games. CasinoGap also offers a range of bonuses to enhance the betting experience, such as the betting reload bonus at CasinoGap. This reload bonus provides existing users with extra betting funds, allowing them to extend their engagement with USFL games and potentially increase their winnings.
So, what does USFL mean? On the surface, it’s an acronym representing the United States Football League. But delve deeper, and you’ll find it represents opportunity – for players to kickstart their professional football careers, for coaches to innovate with tactics and strategy, and for fans and bettors to engage with the sport in thrilling and rewarding ways.
With the reemergence of the USFL, we are witnessing not only the revival of a professional football league but also the rejuvenation of a broad platform for sporting achievement and exciting betting prospects. The USFL truly embodies the passion, thrill, and strategic depth that make American football a beloved sport across the nation. | <urn:uuid:168fa9c7-0e75-4110-b19a-7eaf62e2031e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://usflnewshub.com/extra/understanding-the-usfl-a-deep-dive-into-the-united-states-football-league/ | 2023-09-27T12:26:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.958387 | 506 |
With One week left in the USFL season, the Michigan Panthers made another transaction, in hopes of helping their team strengthen the roster for the final week of the season. The team brought in former Texas A&M Defensive Lineman Tyree Johnson officially via their twitter while removing Defensive Lineman Tre Williams from the Fox Sports website. The corresponding move has yet to be announced yet by the team.
Tyree Johnson comes to Michigan after spending his college career at Texas A&M, spending Four seasons with the Aggies. Johnson would earn 2nd-team All-SEC honors in 2021 and totaled 100 tackles, and 18 sacks, in his college career. After going undrafted in 2022, Johnson spent training part of training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers before being released in August. Johnson would sign with the Toronto Argonauts in January however per the CFL’s roster transactions page was “deleted from the active roster” June 3rd.
In a corresponding move, the Panthers released Defensive Lineman Tre Williams per Fox Sports website and later confirmed Tuesday Night. Williams was a late addition to the Panthers 2022 squad, before becoming a rotational piece with the 2023 team. In seven games Williams totaled 10 tackles and 1 sack before being released.
With one game left that has major post season implications, the Panthers who face the Stars, will need a big effort from their stellar Defensive Line in order to keep the pressure on Philadelphia. With the Stars having a “weak” Offensive Line, the addition of another “fresh” Defensive Lineman could signify that Michigan is doing what they can to maximize their strengths, against the Stars weakest position group. With Michigan set to return to Ford Field this weekend, the addition of Johnson could provide some much-needed reinforcement, as the Panthers leave it all on the field against the Stars for essentially an early playoff game. | <urn:uuid:812aab98-aee2-4701-86cf-72ba16886537> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://usflnewshub.com/usfl-news/panthers-sign-texas-am-alum-tyree-johnson-remove-tre-williams-from-roster/ | 2023-09-27T11:21:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.972294 | 377 |
From the phone, to my son’s late-night waking when he was young, to my chosen profession, I have answered countless calls – literally and figuratively – in my lifetime. Now, each fall I am privileged to answer a new call – a calling together in which I join others in ceremoniously welcoming our newest students to this campus community. In my brief time serving as Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police here, I have quickly come to appreciate the cyclical nature of the academic year and our celebration of scholarly beginnings, and endings, which in turn lead to new beginnings. We celebrate these entrances and exits because students are what call us together here in the service of a common purpose – one that holds all the promise of the future. As I sit among my robed colleagues at convocation, I am proud to be a part of this team dedicated to welcoming, nurturing, guiding, teaching, and supporting these newest students and all our students.
At first glance, a police chief sitting next to deans, chancellors, and other campus administrators at a ceremony to welcome incoming students may seem incongruous. Instead, it is representative of the comprehensive approach to supporting students to which the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed. Here we recognize that a healthy and safe student is more likely to be a successful student. The UW-Madison Police Department (UWPD) most certainly does not come first to the minds of students, faculty, or staff when considering all that contributes to a positive campus life experience. Yet the men and women of UWPD engage daily with our many campus partners and work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to collaboratively ensure safety through education, prevention, intervention, and resolution. Contrary to what many believe, police are not merely reactive, answering calls for service as they arise. While this constitutes a portion of the services we provide, the majority of the work we do focuses on prevention, education, awareness, and problem-solving efforts. From our Emergency Management Unit, to our Community Officers, to our Infrastructure Security Unit, to our Field Services Unit, to our Investigative Services Unit, to our K9 Unit, to our Lake Rescue & Safety Unit, to all the departmental support systems behind these varied and specialized services, as leaders in innovative community-oriented policing, UWPD proactively works to promote campus community wellbeing through collaborative approaches to ensuring safety. We serve in partnership to support and facilitate the educational mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and seek to cultivate a campus environment in which all students, faculty, and staff are safe.
To this end, UWPD initiatives such as Badger Watch, our Threat Intervention Team, our annual sexual assault awareness campaigns, such as Tell Us or Don’t Be That Guy, as well as various alcohol education and interdiction programs, and most recently our leadership in developing campus guidelines to protests and demonstrations are but a few examples of the ways in which we collaborate with our campus partners from the Division of Student Life, Housing, University Health Services, and others to ensure safety and contribute to a positive campus life experience for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, UWPD hosts biannual campus community forums, has established a Police Advisory Council comprised of various and diverse campus stakeholders, engages in relevant shared governance forums, and strives each day to build community relationships not only here on campus, but throughout Madison, Dane County, the State of Wisconsin, and across the country. Why? Because we are committed to our campus community, to the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and to The Wisconsin Idea, and to always Reaching HIGHER.
Each new beginning brings with it possibility and hope. As we enter into this new academic year, I welcome our newest students and the many opportunities we have as a department to develop positive relationships with all students, faculty, and staff. And it is my hope that we are not only called together as a campus community for convocation or commencement ceremonies, but that we carry with us throughout the year the shared commitment that calls us together for such celebrations – a commitment to a lifelong process of learning that takes us time and again through an endless cycle of beginnings and endings, and out of which the greatest potential for connection, growth, and change exists.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
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Second Stage's Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out officially opened at the Hayes Theater April 4, and the reviews are in. Directed by Scott Ellis, the production began previews March 10 and is currently scheduled to continue through May 29.
Jesse Williams stars as baseball star Darren Lemming, center fielder for the Empires, who comes out of the closet, revealing a tradition of long-held unspoken prejudices off the field. As the Empires struggle to rally toward a championship season, the players and their fans begin to question the old ways, their loyalties, and the price of victory.
Co-starring with Williams are Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrick J. Adams, Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos, and Tyler Lansing Weaks. The company is rounded out by understudies Ryan Broussard, Michael Castillejos, Lance Takeshi, Stephen Wattrus, and Tim Wright.
Read the reviews here.
Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.
Take Me Out premiered on Broadway in 2003, winning the Best Play Tony Award. Second Stage's production is the play's first Broadway revival. Ellis and Williams will reportedly continue their work with the piece as it is adapted as a TV mini-series expected to premiere later this year.
Second Stage's revival features scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Bray Poor, and casting by Jim Carnahan. Fight direction is by Sordelet Inc., with Barclay Stiff serving as production stage manager and Kelly Levy as stage manager. | <urn:uuid:0b27fb0a-553c-4cfe-a237-e64ee8cb7b9c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://v.playbill.com/article/read-reviews-for-broadways-take-me-out-revival | 2023-09-27T13:00:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.940359 | 357 |
Technology and practice go hand in hand these days and robot vacuum cleaners seem to take over – chill on your sofa while the cleaner does everything for you. In an apparently losing battle against pet hair, fur and dander, the Goovi D380 robot vacuum seems to challenge your expectations and provide excellent results after the first use.
The package comes with the actual vacuum cleaner, a couple of extra side brushes, an extra two stage filter, a remote control and batteries. You also have the charging dock to recharge your robot, a power adapter and a cleaning tool for the brush. Just like you have probably guessed already, a manual of instructions will tell you everything you need to know about its operation.
About Goovi D380 robot vacuum
At a first glance, the Goovi 1600PA robotic vacuum cleaner does not necessarily stand out in the crowd. It features a classic appearance. It is about the size of a few pizza plates one on top of another, as well as small wheels to go around your home while picking up debris.
The best part about robot cleaners is that you do not really need to move them around too much. Let them charge, start them with their remote controls and once out of battery, they will return to the docking station.
Setup and initial instructions
Out of the box, you will see each piece bagged individually, but the whole setup is quite intuitive and relatively easy. You will need to click the side brushes into the cleaner, take the tape off, clear out the shipping foam from the top of the plate and plug it in.
According to the instructions, you must provide some clearance for the unit to dock when running out of battery. Plug the batteries into the remote control. If not fully charged, the logo will glow orange. When charged, it will be blue. Start it and let it do its magic.
In terms of long-term expenses, the Goovi D380 robot vacuum will not die once a part fails. If one of the brushes or rollers breaks down overtime, you can find parts for sale over the Internet. You can also find extra HEPA filters. The best part? Many parts are interchangeable with other parts from different brands.
Style and features
The Goovi 1600PA robotic vacuum cleaner is similar in style and action to other robot cleaners. The actual control and its suction power tend to make the difference though. Rated at 1600PA, it is 50% or more powerful in suction than other similar cleaners in this range.
The cleaner comes with two infrared sensors to detect walls and other similar obstacles, so the cleaner will slow down as it approaches them and turns around them. Put it under a dining table with eight chairs and you will be surprised by how efficient it is around all those legs.
If you only need to clean certain spots, the unit features a spot cleaning function. The unit will go over concentric circles of up to three feet in diameter. It will then reverse before performing the same movement again. The feature is great for spilled cereals, potting soil or coffee beans.
The edge mode is not to be overlooked either. Set the cleaner by a wall and it will follow the line. It navigates around obstacles and returns to the wall as soon as it can.
Rotating brushes will spin opposite directions, which helps against pushing debris away. It is a small detail that will improve the overall efficiency. Some cleaners in this price range use one brush only.
The timing function is worth some attention too. You can program or schedule the vacuum cleaner, so it will start automatically when you are out or walking dogs. Make sure your dogs are not there by themselves with the cleaner, as they might attack it.
Moving from hardwood floors to carpets is relatively smooth, yet the Goovi D380 robot vacuum might get stuck if one surface is way taller than the other. If they are on the same level, wheels should not face any issues – you may still need to rescue it every now and then.
The remote controller comes with five buttons. You can stop it, reverse the unit or just turn it around.
While the cleaner performs very well on both hard floors and carpets, it may not be the best option for a garage. Uneven surfaces and heavy debris will most likely reduce its efficiency. In other words, it is definitely not the best robot vacuum for garage floors, yet it can handle perfectly even garages without too much debris – such as a garage turned into a gym.
• Directional controls on the remote
• Easy to put together or remove brushes
• Can be scheduled for unattended cleaning
• Dustbin is larger than in other vacuum cleaners – half a liter
• Goes back to the docking station as it runs out of battery
• Filter located in the dustbin lid might be challenging to clean
As a short final conclusion, the Goovi D380 robot vacuum makes an excellent choice in today’s growing industry of robot cleaners. It provides excellent value for money and does not feature any random bells and whistles that you will never use. It gets the job done on carpets and hard floors, picks up pet hair and dander and does not require online accounts to work properly. | <urn:uuid:2b4b8a6f-0c3d-4ee4-8844-844471a2a438> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vacuumcleanerguru.com/goovi-d380-robot-vacuum-review/ | 2023-09-27T11:36:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.942548 | 1,073 |
The home steam cleaner market has fully exploded. Also, their online store started to grow recognition among potential prospects as a result of more competitive prices, transparency, and additional opportunities. Lowe’s is an American retailing Corporation that owns a series of 1,616,000 residence improvement stores, found all around the US and Canada.
Its trading companies are supplied to more than 14 million prospects per week. Using wholesale packages for contractors, Lowe’s can provide first rate discounts on products that regular purchasers use most often, including nails, sealants, coaxial cables, and wiring materials.
It is the largest personal DIY chain of residence improvement objects in the US, which is inferior only to the Residence Depot and Lowe’s networks by way of wholesales. Menards stores had been recognized as essentially the most customer-oriented retail places.
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9 Bumble: good for Outgoing Females and timid people
Many online dating software consumers anticipate guys to make the first step. If you’re looking for a niche site that encourages lady to attain out to males, we recommend Bumble.
Anyone older than 18 can create an account on Bumble. While this platform is much more well liked among the young generation, lots of singles over 40 have discovered fancy on the website too. You need to use Bumble on a desktop web site or a mobile software.
Bumble comes after the format of many more adult dating sites with one primary improvement: women are in charge of reaching out to males. This original element support amount the participating industry and change the conventional gender characteristics of internet dating.
To get started, produce a visibility and upload a photograph attain a listing of potential matches that one can test. Both women and men can both swipe right or remaining on the matches to indicate that they are interested or not interested. However, when two people swipe close to each other, the girl accounts for initiating a discussion.
In general, Bumble works for men which may find it hard to improve basic move in a connection and ladies seeking proceed this link now to transform traditional gender norms inside dating globe.
10 Fit: Best U.K. Dating Site
Knowing much about dating sites, you’ve probably heard of complement. Match is among the prominent adult dating sites in this field and is all of our best selection for consumers over 40 when you look at the U.K.
Grownups of any a long time can join fit, but most consumers become amongst the many years of 30 and 44. Complement is present internationally in numerous countries, with some million customers surviving in the U.K.
Once you produce a complement visibility, you can include doing 36 images of yourself and select tastes in what different group interest your or you require a serious or relaxed connection. Other complement members should be able to see the visibility and connect with you.
Complement’s internet site is not difficult to browse. When you open the website, you will notice an application to input your details and view singles in your town. If you’re looking for any other singles that happen to be 50 or old, we advice looking into Match’s OurTime platform rather than the old-fashioned web site. OurTime are designed for singles over 50.
Exactly how we Placed the very best Online Dating Sites
The premium dating solution decisions on our listing are only a number of the various dating internet sites available across the web. As we looked through comprehensive choice of dating sites, we assessed certain facets that time to a high-quality, trustworthy, thriving website. Specifically, we checked the next variables before including a site to our record.
Collection of folk
If a niche site won’t have lots of people over 40, you could have dilemma discovering a match on it. We made sure that singles over 40 comprised good part of the ordinary class on all of the websites on our checklist.
Some websites need long sign-up steps that simply take more time than these are typically really worth. Others do not gather sufficient information on their own users before delivering them in to the dating online game. Before we included a website to the checklist, we assessed their sign-up techniques for performance and comprehensiveness.
Program User Interface
Top relationship programs are easy to browse and incorporate a clear, user-friendly software. It is possible to become certain that each one of the sites on our number makes use of a simple screen that produces the net relationship techniques stress-free and simple.
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University of Lynchburg Center for Economic Education
Mar 08, 2018
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lynchburg College – Schewel 232
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Grade Level: High School, Middle School
Potential Recertification Credits: 6
This one day program is designed for new and experienced economics teachers, as well as middle school teachers and curriculum specialists charged with incorporating economic principles into their curriculum.
Focus will be placed on economic reasoning by analyzing an array of “economic mysteries.” Also, through lessons on earning an income, money management, saving, and investing, teachers can help students to envision their future as participants in a market economy. The program will help teachers refresh their economics understanding, bring back the excitement of teaching economics and provide simulations to engage students in group-structured activities that will enrich their understanding of a variety of economic principles.
The session will include classroom-tested activities and some interactive lectures focusing on the following:
- Economic Reasoning – Use economic reasoning to solve everyday mysteries (i.e. Oil reserves, Overhead bins, Alien Bananas, etc.)
- Markets – Why did the Soviet Union collapse?
- Financial Planning – Why is it that people in diverse occupations, occupations that contribute in very different ways to the social good, earn such different incomes?
- Credit Management — What are the numbers telling us?
- Economic Behavior —Why helping yourself helps others?
- The Macroeconomy — Should we worry about the National debt?
- The Visible Hand: The Role of Government — Can taxes be an incentive?
Curriculum, morning snacks, lunch, and door prizes will be provided.
Fee: NO CHARGE
Instructor: Rebecca Booth, Director
Rebecca Booth, Director
Center for Economic Education
University of Lynchburg
Register for Exemplary Lessons for Teaching Economics
Registration is closed for this workshop.
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If you walk into most large gas stations and convenience stores in the US, you’ll likely find an entire drink station dedicated to ICEE products.
The bright-colored, fruity-flavored slushies have been around since 1958, and are one the most recognizable brands in the United States. The only question is, “Are ICEEs vegan?”
Surprisingly, all ICEE slushies are 100% vegan! They’re made from a combination of artificial and chemical ingredients, none of which come from animals or involve the use of animal by-products to create them.
So go ahead – the next time you’re craving something icy and cold, be sure to grab an ICEE from your local corner store! Below, I’ll show you exactly what ICEEs are made of and explain why they’re okay for vegans to drink.
Are ICEEs Dairy-Free?
When it comes to cold, frozen beverages like slushies, shakes, and smoothies, dairy is one of the biggest concerns. It’s usually the only non-vegan product that you’ll find regularly used in frozen drinks. Even healthy shakes often contain added whey protein (a milk derivative).
Thankfully, ICEE products are all dairy-free. You’ll never find milk, cream, whey, casein, or any other dairy products used in any of ICEE’s slushies, no matter what flavor you’re looking at!
This means that ICEEs are suitable for both vegans and dieters who are lactose-intolerant as well. While it’s possible to find issues with all of the artificial colors and sugar in ICEEs, they’re as vegan-friendly as a slushy can get!
Are All Slushies Vegan?
ICEE is the original slushy. Oddly enough, they were the result of broken machinery in a small Dairy Queen location in Kansas. The owner, Omar Knedlik, was frustrated after his soda cooler broke and had to place all of his sodas in the freezer.
To his surprise, people still wanted the frozen bottles of soda. In the hot Kansas summers, the frozen sodas would quickly turn into a slush that his customers absolutely loved. This was in 1958.
Two years later, Omar took a trip to Dallas to work with a company to manufacture the first-ever ICEE machine. This machine would keep soda in a constant state of “slush” – the perfect blend between a liquid and frozen soda that could be sipped with a straw.
From there, the ICEE brand caught the attention of 7-Eleven and other retailers. The rest is history, and now ICEE products can be found everywhere!
For the most part, slushies are usually vegan. The machines they’re stabilized in aren’t designed to handle dairy products, so the slushies are usually vegan.
That being said, it’s still a good idea to double-check the ingredients before you try any other brands of slushies. For example, some store-bought slushies may also contain refined white sugar, which many vegans don’t consume.
White sugar goes through a refining process in which the natural cane sugar is filtered through animal bone char.
This, of course, supports the meat industry and is why most vegans are switching to products that contain cane sugar or man-made sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup.
If you want to be 100% sure that your slushy is vegan, I recommend sticking to the ICEE brand, as all of the flavors are vegan-friendly!
Conversely, you can make your own slushy at home using some ice, a blender, and your favorite fresh fruit, vegan sodas, tonics, or juice drinks:
Are ICEEs Gluten-Free?
Gluten is a hot-button topic in today’s dietary society. While gluten often gets a bad reputation, there’s nothing inherently “wrong” with it. Gluten is just a plant-based protein that’s found in wheat and other grains.
The problem is that an increasing number of people are becoming sensitive to gluten and developing an allergy to it. When gluten-intolerant individuals consume gluten, they can suffer from moderate to severe reactions that range from minor stomach pain to severe swelling.
Thankfully, all ICEE products are gluten-free. None of ICEE’s slushies contain wheat, barley, rye, or triticale (a type of grain) products.
Those with inflammatory conditions may still want to be wary of the high amounts of sugar in ICEEs, though. Often, gluten intolerance is the result of a deeper inflammatory condition, such as celiac disease, IBS, ulcerative colitis, or fibromyalgia.
All of these conditions can be triggered into “flare-ups” when excessive sugar is consumed.
What is Icee Made Of? Ingredients Analyzed
At this point, you’re probably getting curious as to what ICEEs are actually made of. As I mentioned earlier, the original ICEE beverages were just frozen sodas that had been placed in a Dairy Queen freezer and then allowed to thaw.
For the most part, ICEEs are made with a few simple ingredients. Compared to some of the other sodas and processed drinks I’ve seen on the market, ICEEs actually contain fewer ingredients!
For example, here are the ingredients in the best-selling ICEE flavor – Blue Raspberry:
Most of the other flavors also use the same base ingredients, so this ingredient breakdown also applies to most of ICEE’s other flavors as well. Here’s a quick explanation of each ingredient, so you better understand what’s in your slush!
1) High-Fructose Corn Syrup
The primary sweetener used in ICEEs is high-fructose corn syrup. This is essentially a more concentrated, processed version of normal corn syrup. Due to its highly concentrated nature, not as much of it needs to be used, compared to other sweeteners like white sugar or normal corn syrup.
While high-fructose corn syrup isn’t very healthy for you (since it’s a super-concentrated form of sugar), it is 100% vegan-friendly. Unlike white sugar products (which are filtered through animal bone char filters), high-fructose corn syrup is made without any animal by-products.
Like most sodas and juices, water is one of the main ingredients.
Water, of course, is always vegan! It’s essential to all life on earth and is not vegan. Sure, there are some companies that offer more sustainable water brands, which I try to support. But you shouldn’t worry too much about the water used in your food products.
3) Citric Acid
Citric acid is a natural acid that’s found in citrus plants (oranges, lemons, limes) as well as other fruits. That being said, most of the citric acid used in our food is made in a lab, where it’s 100% pure and unadulterated.
Since citric acid is either all-natural or lab-made, you never have to worry about it being non-vegan!
Citric acid serves two primary purposes when added to beverages. First and foremost, it’s a natural preservative. When you add citric acid (or any acid) to a food or drink, it becomes more acidic.
The more acidic a food or beverage is, the harder it is for bacteria to set in and start repopulating. This is the basis of all modern food preservation.
The second reason why citric acid is used is to provide a citrusy, fruity flavor. It’s often paired with sour flavors (such as this Blue Raspberry ICEE) or citrus flavors.
4) Yucca & Quillaja Extracts
Yucca and quillaja are both natural roots that are used in a variety of food and drink products. The primary goal of yucca is to act as an antimicrobial, preventing bacteria. However, yucca and quillaja both act as “foaming agents.”
Whenever quillaia extract is added to food, it creates a foamy texture. For example, root beer gets its foamy top from the quillaia root extract used to make it.
If you’ve ever had an ICEE before, then you may remember how it had a thick, foamy texture. When combined with the half-frozen texture of the beverage, these root extracts help to create the perfect consistency.
Plus, they’re all natural, which I really appreciate!
5) Artificial Flavors
All ICEE slushies are artificially flavored, depending on the variety. While some doctors suggest that artificial flavors aren’t good for humans, the FDA still claims that they’re safe to consume.
Personally, I stand somewhere in between. I don’t think that they’re good to consume all the time. However, as long as they’re consumed in moderation, they shouldn’t cause issues.
The good thing about artificial flavors is that they’re always vegan! You never have to worry about them coming from animal or bug-derived sources since they’re all lab-made.
6) Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a common preservative used in a number of beverages. It’s an artificial chemical that’s very acidic, so it’s definitely not the healthiest for you. It is vegan-safe, though.
7) Artificial Coloring
Last but not least, all ICEEs are artificially colored. Like artificial flavors, man-made colors are also vegan-friendly since they don’t involve any animal cruelty.
Are All ICEEs Made With The Same Ingredients?
Most ICEEs are made with the same basic ingredients:
- High-Fructose Corn Syrup
- Citric Acid
- Yucca and Quillaja
- Artificial Flavors and Colors
For example, here are the ingredients used in ICEE’s famous Cherry slushy:
Conclusion – Are ICEEs Vegan-Friendly?
If it’s a hot day and you’re looking for the perfect drink to cool you down, then you can’t go wrong with ICEE slushies. They’re always vegan-friendly and they don’t contain any animal by-products, so you never have to worry about mystery ingredients.
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Curbside Pickup Now Available!
Posted on 01 May 2023
To facilitate an easier experience for our local customers, Arda Wigs Canada is introducing Curbside Pickup at our Kitchener, Ontario warehouse. This option is available for customers in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area (or to those in Southern Ontario who’d be willing to make the drive!).
Curbside pickup will be contactless. To ensure the safety of our staff and of our customers, our staff will wear a mask and gloves when interacting with you. If you arrive on foot, we will enforce proper physical distancing. If you arrive with a vehicle, we will place your order directly into the trunk/back of your vehicle.
Curbside Pickups are available only on Friday’s, from 3 to 5pm EST. If a public holiday falls on a Friday which results in our warehouse being closed, we will announce adjusted pickup availability accordingly.
If you are arriving on foot, you are required to wear a face mask, or other appropriate face covering. We reserve the right to not release your order to you if you do not wear a face mask. If you are arriving in a vehicle, you will not be required to wear a mask, as you will not be asked to exit your vehicle.
Once your order has been placed, you will have two weeks to pick it up, beginning with the first available Friday. If you do not pick up your order by the deadline, your order will be fully refunded, and the items will be put back into our stock.
Full details, including exact procedures for on-foot and in-vehicle pickups, will be emailed to you upon placing your order.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. Our procedures are for everyone’s safety, and we appreciate your cooperation!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.org.
See you soon!
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How can clean clinical data be used to provide personalized health care?
The quality of health care delivered has long been debated. Many studies show that patients do not receive appropriate nor timely care, which has resulted in a shift to pay physicians based on quality. “With almost eight billion people on the planet, each unique, it’s not hard to fathom that finding a balance between standardized care and individuals’ needs is complicated and hard to achieve. This imbalance can result in increased costs as well as reduced productivity, quality, and safety,” says Mureen Allen, MD, MS, MA, FACP, Verinovum’s Chief Medical Information Officer.
In this 45 minute webinar, Dr. Allen and Lumeon‘s Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Cindy Gaines, MSN, RN focus on how healthcare delivery organizations can better orchestrate a patient’s care by leveraging high-quality clinical data and automation to:
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On any given day, I’m fairly conscious of what sign the Moon is transiting.
As an astrologer, I know my natal (birth) chart inside out. Understanding where the Moon is at any given time allows me to live my life in a more natural rhythm.
There are days when I’m naturally more creative and desperate to write, or feel like cooking or gardening. And then there are the days I really need solitude or to listen to music or be with my lover. On other days, I schedule in coffee dates with friends.
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As a gardener, I like to plant seeds based on what element the Moon is in. For example, root vegetables when in an earth sign. Leafy greens for water signs; flowers for air signs; and fruits and above ground vegetables for fire signs.
In astrology, we look to the sign the Moon is in (In a birth chart) to understand someone’s emotional make-up. What makes them feel emotionally safe and nurtured? What was their mothering like? How do they nurture? We might think of the Moon as a big rock up in the sky with not much on it, but in astrology the Moon is probably the most important part of a person’s chart.
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Another popular question I get is How to Sharpen a Recurve Blade. There simply is not a tool on the market that will do this blade style justice. If I ever get around to creating it, I think it will revolutionize the industry. It will require a very slight radius. The current options on the market simply don’t do it justice. I will continue working on this idea as I think many blades on the market today could benefit from such a design. For now, we must work with what we have available.
In this post, I will show you how to sharpen a recurve blade in the comfort of your home with the ViperSharp knife sharpener. It is not as hard as it seems to be expected. Even with a stone designed with a radius, we would still need to recognize that it will not work perfectly for every blade. As you can see in the image above, every curved blade does not have the exact same radius. While a radius stone may offer a better solution than what we currently have, there is still going to be a margin of error.
Stone to Blade Contact
So, what we need to understand about sharpening a recurve is that only part of the stone that will work is the part in contact with the blade. When working on the inward curve, that means only the edges of the stone will be in contact with the metal. When working on the belly of any blade, the main contact point is the center of the stone. See the illustration below.
You can still sharpen the blade quite effectively. You just need to keep in mind where the stone is contacting the blade edge, and keep an eye on the creation of a burr. A half round stone does not improve the sharpening necessarily because it also only touches the blade in a small area as well. Don’t overthink it and don’t try to overwork it or force the stone. Keep a natural movement just as you would with any other blade. Unless you are working with an incredibly tiny blade with an extreme curve, you can sharpen any recurve with the ViperSharp system. The video below demonstrates in detail how to sharpen a recurve blade.
Video -How To Sharpen a Recurve Blade
If you are looking for details on more of a curve, you might check out my post on How to Sharpen a Karambit Knife. If you are looking for instruction on a specific blade, contact me and I can give you some pointers or even sharpen it for you and make a tutorial for your blade style. Leave a comment below and tell me what your most challenging knife is. | <urn:uuid:a807c862-5b61-4edd-9924-20aeb90f1d42> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vipersharp.com/how-to-sharpen-a-recurve-blade-511-tactical/ | 2023-09-27T12:40:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.947474 | 546 |
Becoming the first 100 per cent wholly owned express company in Vietnam will open greater priority for UPS Vietnam to serve its business customers in the country.
UPS Vietnam country manager Jeff McLean talked to VIR about the company’s strategy in a new chapter.
Why UPS decide to become 100 per cent foreign ownership company in Vietnam?
Vietnam market is a very positive market and an important country in the global UPS network. We started to do survey about the market since 1990s and the end of the year 1994 we decided to start a joint stock company with a local partner. For the long term, Vietnam is a favourable market when joining World Trade Organisation (WTO).
With such positive impression, we started our company here to hand out the direct investment in Vietnam and set up the joint stock company with the local partner with the view of having 100 per cent foreign ownership when WTO regulation is allowed in the year of 2012 and now we did it.
Against the backdrop of the global financial crisis, it’s difficult for us to find out many good markets like Vietnam. Today, the Vietnamese economy continues to be relatively strong. Last year, the GDP spent a six per cent.
How can enterprise customer take advantages from this opportunity of UPS Vietnam?
Being 100 per cent owned gives us greater control and freedom over how we invest in the country so that we can help Vietnam businesses grow beyond Vietnam and export their products into neighbouring countries and even to Europe and the US.
For example, we will strongly bring the global technology to the customer in Vietnam and continuously open locations to expand our facilities as we continue to invest in the market.
Currently, we have facilities in key commercial and industrial centers across Vietnam including Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Hai Duong and Bac Ninh provinces.
We also grew our employees from 25 before May 2010 to more than 270 today. We invested in our delivery fleet and today we have over 80 vans, trucks and motorcycles.
In the future, we will continue to invest and grow our business in Vietnam according to the needs of our customers.
Besides that, our customers in Vietnam will benefit from the $1 billion UPS invest in technology worldwide while Vietnam is more and more important market of UPS. With UPS, they experience reliability, and they know where their package is throughout the shipping because of our advanced tracking systems.
One example is that we are upgrading our hand-held technology in Vietnam with device namely Diad. This is the fifth generation of our hand-held device which can scan the barcode on the package when we come to your company to pick up the package. When we close that package for export and fly to another country and deliver it to our customer’s customer, the receiver will able to see the progress of the delivering of the package via the internet.
This is the front-end device. As a customer, you have to have a several tools that the data of the device will be written in global system. What customer can do is to set up its account to automatically receive an email and send its customer an email.
If our customer is sending one to two packages everyday, an email is good. If it is sending 20 or 50 packages everyday, it may not need an email but a short consolidate report at the end of the day.
All what we are doing is to become pioneer in bringing global trade services to our customers in Vietnam.
And what will UPS help small and medium-sized enterprises representing over 90 per cent of the number of businesses of the country?
Regarding small and medium-sized enterprises who are our targeted customers apart from multi-national companies, we always support them in the most efficient way.
The traditional way of handing logistics for many companies is to hire their own employees to manage internally. They will use multiple logistics service providers, comparing cost on every shipment and warehousing. The problem is that in the long run, it is a rather expensive exercise that is not very efficient and even many multi-national companies who have a lot of resources are moving away from that model of logistics.
They are instead, outsourcing their logistics requirements, so that they can focus on core business.
Now for SMEs, with much lesser resources than multi-national companies, should also look at outsourcing their logistics needs so that they can focus on what they do best. When they outsource to companies like UPS, they take advantage of technologies and services that they cannot afford to develop on their own that will help them provide better service to their customers.
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What to Do at Port Canaveral Cruise Stop
Port Canaveral, located on the east coast of Florida, is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. With its convenient access to popular tourist destinations like Orlando and the Kennedy Space Center, it is a popular stop for many cruise lines. If you find yourself with a cruise stop at Port Canaveral, here are some activities and attractions you can enjoy during your visit.
1. Visit the Kennedy Space Center: One of the most popular attractions in the area, the Kennedy Space Center offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and future of space exploration. Explore interactive exhibits, see real rockets, and even meet astronauts.
2. Enjoy the Beaches: Port Canaveral is surrounded by beautiful beaches. Whether you prefer a relaxing day in the sun or an active day of water sports, there are numerous beaches to choose from, such as Cocoa Beach and Jetty Park Beach.
3. Take a Fishing Charter: Port Canaveral is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Charter a boat and head out to sea for a day of fishing for a variety of species, including redfish, snapper, and grouper.
4. Explore the Brevard Zoo: Located just a short drive from Port Canaveral, the Brevard Zoo is a great place to spend a day with your family. Get up close to exotic animals, take a kayak tour, or try the Treetop Trek zipline course.
5. Go on a Wildlife Tour: Experience the unique ecosystem of the Indian River Lagoon by taking a wildlife tour. You can spot dolphins, manatees, and a variety of bird species while cruising through the mangrove-lined waterways.
6. Visit Cocoa Village: Just a few miles from Port Canaveral, Cocoa Village is a charming historic district with quaint shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Take a stroll along the scenic streets and enjoy the local atmosphere.
7. Play Golf: If you’re a golf enthusiast, there are several golf courses near Port Canaveral where you can tee off and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather.
8. Go on a Casino Cruise: Test your luck on a casino cruise ship that sails from Port Canaveral. Enjoy a night of gambling, live entertainment, and delicious food while cruising the Atlantic Ocean.
9. Explore Exploration Tower: Located on the waterfront in Port Canaveral, Exploration Tower offers panoramic views of the area. Learn about the history and future of the port through interactive exhibits and observation decks.
10. Visit the Historic Cocoa Beach Pier: Built in 1962, the Cocoa Beach Pier is a nostalgic landmark that offers restaurants, shops, and stunning views of the ocean. Take a leisurely walk along the pier or enjoy a meal overlooking the water.
11. Take a Kayaking Tour: Explore the natural beauty of the Thousand Islands in Cocoa Beach by taking a guided kayaking tour. Paddle through the mangrove forests and spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
12. Go on a Jet Ski Adventure: For an adrenaline rush, rent a jet ski and explore the waters around Port Canaveral. Feel the thrill of speeding across the waves and enjoy the scenic views of the coastline.
13. Relax and Unwind: If you’re looking for a more laid-back experience, simply relax and unwind at one of the many waterfront restaurants or bars in Port Canaveral. Enjoy fresh seafood, sip on a tropical cocktail, and soak in the beautiful views.
Common Questions and Answers
1. How far is Port Canaveral from Orlando?
Port Canaveral is approximately 50 miles east of Orlando, which is about a one-hour drive.
2. Can I visit the Kennedy Space Center on my own?
Yes, you can visit the Kennedy Space Center independently. However, if you’re on a tight schedule, it is recommended to book a shore excursion through your cruise line to ensure a timely return to the ship.
3. Are there any beaches within walking distance of Port Canaveral?
While there are no beaches within walking distance of the port, there are several beaches just a short drive away.
4. Can I bring my own fishing equipment for a fishing charter?
Most fishing charters provide all the necessary equipment, including rods, reels, and bait. However, if you prefer to bring your own gear, it is best to check with the charter company beforehand.
5. Are there any age restrictions for the casino cruises?
Most casino cruises require passengers to be at least 18 years old to gamble and 21 years old to consume alcohol.
6. How much does it cost to enter the Brevard Zoo?
The admission prices for the Brevard Zoo vary depending on age. It is best to check the official website for up-to-date pricing information.
7. Can I rent kayaks or jet skis in Port Canaveral?
Yes, there are several rental companies in Port Canaveral that offer kayaks and jet skis for rent. Prices may vary, so it is recommended to compare options before making a reservation.
8. Is there public transportation available from Port Canaveral to Orlando?
While there is no direct public transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando, there are shuttle services available for a fee. It is best to check with your cruise line or a local transportation company for options.
9. Are there any kid-friendly activities in Port Canaveral?
Yes, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities in Port Canaveral, including the Brevard Zoo, wildlife tours, and beach activities.
10. Can I bring my own food and drinks to the beach?
Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks to the beaches in Port Canaveral. However, glass containers are usually not allowed for safety reasons.
11. Are there any shopping opportunities near Port Canaveral?
Yes, there are several shopping centers and outlet malls in the area where you can find a variety of retail stores and souvenir shops.
12. Can I visit both the Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach in one day?
It is possible to visit both the Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach in one day, but it may be a tight schedule. It is recommended to plan accordingly and prioritize the attractions based on your interests.
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When looking for high MOI golf putters for women on Amazon it can seem like a daunting task. We’ve helped narrow down the search for you.
After playing golf for some time, you realize you are also dealing with physics and therefore the putter’s design.
The moment of inertia (MOI) then is likely to be the most critical factor in putting.
When you hear the words “moment of inertia,” you will want to learn more.
The following explanation will give you the insight needed to buy a fantastic women’s putter on Amazon’s website.
So, What is a High MOI Golf Putter?
MOI, in golf, represents the measurement of resistance to the twisting of the putter’s face on impact.
Any twisting has a direct impact on putts.
A putt hit in the center goes where it is directed while an off-center strike will take a different direction and with less speed.
The sweet spot is the spot in the middle of a club’s or putter’s face where you want to strike the ball for the most efficiency.
You will do well if you hit every putt in the sweet spot.
Naturally a less skilled and experienced golfer needs a club that will help her in her goal of hitting the sweet spot.
Putting length also factors into the equation.
Regardless of your skill level and experience, a longer putt means a longer swing.
If your swing is longer, you won’t hit the sweet spot as frequently.
That is why it pays to practice – on both short and long putts.
The goal is to reduce the chance of a three-putt (or even worse) outcome.
In turn, the higher the MOI the greater the sweet spot. You just need to focus on that number.
A putt that is hit off-center with a low MOI putter can land several feet farther from the hole than a poorly struck shot with a high MOI putter.
Therefore, the following top putters for women offer a high MOI score and a design that will assist you in playing your best on the course or during practice.
The Best High MOI Golf Putters For Women
The TaylorMade Spider Tour Black Double Bend has the highest of high MOIs and features a heavy head and lightweight aluminum design – perfect for sinking those all important shots. Players claim they feel the club’s stability upon impact.
The only thing about the putter is that it is expensive.
However, if you want to progress, you won’t be disappointed with this golf club. This putter is considered one of the most square putters you’ll find in the marketplace.
LPGA players love this putter and you will too.
You can prevent a skid off the club’s face, thanks to the face’s pure roll insert. The double bend shaft offers a nice forward press at setup.
Check it out here and see why the extra cost is well worth the investment.
You will experience a great deal of benefits if you choose this high MOI brand putter. The putter also comes with a large sweet spot, is affordable, and comes in various designs and styles.
So, you can find a putter especially made for you. Most high MOI putters feature a mallet vs. blade design.The only drawback is that the sound is not as forceful as the stroke lab on this golfing tool.
Cleveland produces some of the greatest short game tools available.
No exceptions with the new Frontline Elevado. Affordability and feel are key features of Cleveland putters.
With the Elevado and its 2135 technology, you will easily experience improved alignment.
While most putters require that your head is positioned directly over the face of the putter, you don’t have to do this with the Cleveland Frontline.
This mallet styled putter gives the club the weight needed to be considered a high MOI putter.
If you are seeking an inexpensive high MOI putter, you should set your sights on the Pinemeadow Golf PGX MD. This putter features a high MOI, large sweet spot, and displays a design that looks great in your golf bag – something a lady appreciates.
The putter also puts a good roll on the ball. While it does not feel the same as a highline club, such as aSpyder, it does give the beginning golfer a positive start.
Also, you can see the clubhead even in highly bright playing conditions.
If you have played with a blade putter in the past, you will like making the switch to the PInemeadow and its higher MOI.
If you are a high handicapper, you will appreciate the Odyssey Golf Ten Putter. The putter, which is often seen on LPGA and PGA tours, has an enhanced high performance micro hinge design. Just don’t let the larger size of the club throw you off. This style is worth investigating.
If you want to improve your alignment and experience a high MOI, this putter is worth consideration.
Odyssey has improved the putter’s Stroke Lab Shaft, making it lighter weight, thereby ensuring consistency and a better roll. Just a warning – this putter is more pricey than other putters in the marketplace.
However, if you care about the impact of your putter and how it affects our rolls, this putter should be considered.
This putter resembles the Spider designed putter and features any easy-to-use alignment system.
The forgiving club head offers good performance, even on off-center hits.
A large sweet spot makes putting more positive. However, the brand putter also features a lot of options – a bit overwhelming at times.
Nevertheless, if you are a mid-to-high-handicapper, this putter’s design was made for you.
Stroke Lab putters have gone through several technological studies to obtain an edge in the marketplace. This putter is no exception to the rule.
The forgiving mallet shape of the Odyssey provides great tempo and consistency. Even if you miss the club face’s center, you will receive a decent roll.
The added Micro Hinge Star insert provides a solid feel and great sound. By using this putter, you can perform at higher levels.
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While they are numbered 1 to 5, that does not mean one is necessarily better than the other.
What you choose in a putter will depend on your handicap, what you prefer in a design, and your budget.
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Netflix TV review: House of Cards (Season 2, Episode 2)
Chris Bryant | On 16, Feb 2014
After the first episode’s explosive final minutes, Episode 2 of House of Cards Season 2 may seem a little slower, but make no mistake: the events of Chapter 15 are far more worrying.
How often do you see Joe Biden in the news? He’s been the Vice President (one of the most powerful people in the world) for over four years and yet is very rarely reported on in any way. House of Cards’ fictional VP holds the same position and is possibly the single most powerful man on the planet – certainly the most dangerous – and he’s only just been sworn in. The episode opens with both Frank and the media noting that no one has ever voted for Frank and yet, here he is. They propagate that he’ll be gone soon, after the next election. The way Underwood operates, they’ll be lucky if there’s anyone left to challenge him.
Frank involves himself in the President’s relationship with Raymond Tusk, both of whom seem uncertain whom to trust, thanks to Frank’s spinning and hypothesising on the subject of Chinese cyber-terrorism. Elsewhere, Claire encounters an old college classmate and reveals some of her past (once more making her vulnerable and formidable simultaneously) and Lucas tries to find a way to find out the truth about Frank. Unintentionally, he’s started playing by the new VP’s rules – of which there are none.
Underwood tests out the stomach of his protégé – or his next victim, who can tell? – as he advises her in her quest to become the new Chief Whip. The breaking of the fourth wall moments are again kept to a minimum, leaving the audience as in the dark as everyone else, including the President, about what Frank wants from any of them. Ironically, an uncharacteristic moment of rage reveals Frank’s softer side, as he begins his new duties – and has to deal with a few inside his own house. Spacey continues his award-worthy performance, ensuring that the few smirking monologues there are, delivered in his luxurious Southern drawl, are as intimidating as high school chemistry teachers, redneck zombie killers, remorseful mob bosses and dragon-commanding Queens.
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Located on the historic banks of the River Garonne, Bordeaux is best known for its sublime contribution to the world of wine. The sixth-largest city in France sits in the heart of one of the nation’s most productive wine-growing regions, and we know you’re going to love sampling the best vintages of Medoc, Graves, and Saint-Émilion during your stay in Bordeaux!
Start by delving into the history of wine at La Cité du Vin before touring through the chateau-wineries on the left and right banks of the River Garonne. With its exceptional harbor offering easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, you can then learn how Bordeaux wine merchants conquered the world on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port of the Moon!
But there’s more to experience once you’ve had a few glasses of Bordeaux’s finest. At Place de la Bourse, you can see the world’s largest reflecting pool, while in the Jardin Public, you’ll find traditional puppet shows and a natural history museum. Modern Bordeaux thrives on regeneration projects, and we recommend trips to repurposed submarine pens and military barracks that are now art installations, event spaces, and urban farms!
With so many things to see and do, you might not know where to begin. That’s why we decided to compile our list of the absolute best things to do in Bordeaux for you. Stick to these fun and unique Bordeaux bucket list recommendations, and there’s no doubt you’ll have an exceptional time exploring this gorgeous French city!
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15 Fun and Unique Things to do in Bordeaux
1. Learn all about wine at La Cité du Vin
Bordeaux is all about wine, and you can learn all about wine with a visit to La Cité du Vin. This excellent museum and exhibition tell the complete story of France’s most iconic beverage, and for that reason, we think it’s one of the best things to do in Bordeaux!
La Cité du Vin is found in a magnificent modern building overlooking the River Garonne, the famous waterway along which untold tons of wine have been transported to the Atlantic Ocean and then across the world.
The museum is home to an interesting collection of exhibits, including movies, galleries, interactive displays, and sensory experiences. The Permanent Exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of wine, from its earliest days at the dawn of human civilization to the refined techniques that Bordeaux’s wineries have spent centuries mastering.
The Gallery of Civilizations takes you back in time to explore the wine of the Ancient Egyptians, Greece, and Rome, and of medieval France and England, while the Wine Planet exhibit shows how winemaking has spread across the modern globe. It’s an immersive experience, and you’ll learn what it takes to produce a delectable vintage that stands out above the rest as you stroll through the timeless galleries.
Of course, no visit to a wine museum in Bordeaux would ever be complete without a wine tasting. La Cité du Vin hosts regular degustation sessions. At the same time, you can sample a wonderful selection of local and international wines in the Belvedere, the museum’s 8th-floor panoramic viewing tower, and wine bar.
2. Join a walking tour of Bordeaux
One of the best ways to explore Bordeaux’s historic streets and squares is to join a walking tour of the city. Much of Bordeaux is UNESCO World Heritage listed, and there are centuries of history hiding behind every corner of the city.
With hundreds of heritage-listed monuments and buildings (well over 300 on the last count), a guided tour is a great way to get under the city’s skin. Walking tours tend to focus on guiding visitors around the “Port of the Moon,” where the UNESCO listing is centered.
The Port of the Moon (so-called for its moon-like shape as it curves around the left bank of the River Garonne) is home to much of the old town and harbor of Bordeaux. The roots of the Port of the Moon date back over 2,000 years to antiquity, and you’ll learn about the Celtic origins of the city, followed by the Roman occupation.
You’ll swiftly move into the medieval heyday of Bordeaux as you learn how the city was the center of Aquitaine and for hundreds of years was under English (not French) control.
Walking tours might explore the troubled times of the French Revolution, then touch upon the German occupation during World War II before bringing you into the modern era. If you like to enjoy your walking tours with a side of cheese and wine (and who doesn’t?), then you could also join a foodie-focused wine and cheese tasting tour of the city!
3. Be dazzled by the world’s largest reflecting pool at Place de la Bourse
Place de la Bourse is one of Bordeaux’s most famous sightseeing attractions, and we know you’re going to love this marvelous public square that’s a testament to 18th-century French architecture.
Built between 1730 and 1775, Place de la Bourse was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, a famous French architect who worked directly for King Louis XV. Gabriel designed many famous French landmarks across the country, including the Place de la Concorde in Paris and the Palace of Versailles’ opera theater.
The Place de la Bourse was one of his seminal works, and you can’t leave Bordeaux without taking a look at the magnificent Palais de la Bourse, which forms the backdrop to the square. But as historic as the place is, it’s become best known in recent years for the modern Miroir d’eau, which at 37,000 square feet is the largest reflecting pool to be found anywhere in the world.
Miroir d’eau, or the “Water Mirror,” is a truly exceptional sight. You’re bound to be dazzled as you admire the reflection of the Palais de la Bourse and the surrounding square in the water as you wait for the pool to mist over every 15 minutes.
4. Admire the Gross Cloche de Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s historic old town is jam-packed with heritage-listed buildings, but if you only have time for one piece of architectural history, we recommend visiting the Gross Cloche de Bordeaux.
This historic Bordeaux sightseeing attraction is a magnificent 15th-century tower and gatehouse that forms part of the medieval city defenses. The tower was built on the site of an even older gatehouse that dated to the 12th century, while later additions resulted in the more aesthetically pleasing look you see today (rather than the rugged medieval look).
The star of the show, though, is the Gross Cloche. This giant bell hangs from the tower, and it was rung in times of trouble to warn citizens of fire or (in true Bordeaux fashion) when it was time for the grape harvests to begin.
The current Gross Cloche dates back to 1755 and has become an enduring symbol of the city. Look at Bordeaux’s coat of arms, and you’ll see the tower and the Gross Cloche take center stage!
5. Admire the glorious architecture of Bordeaux Cathedral
One of the best sights in Bordeaux is the city’s magnificent cathedral. With a history dating back to the 9th century AD, this historic place of worship is one of Bordeaux’s most important institutions, and we know you’re going to love how the layers of architecture tell the very story of the city itself.
Bordeaux Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Andrew (the cathedral is officially named the Primatial Cathedral of Saint Andrew of Bordeaux), and it’s currently the primary place of religious worship for the city’s Roman Catholics. The cathedral is also an integral stop on France’s historic pilgrimage trails, so much so that it’s inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage-listed “Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France.”
Today, you’ll find a wonderful cathedral with twin spires reaching a height of 81 meters. The original church was first built in 814 AD by the Carolingians, but little of this remains to be seen.
The Romanesque elements were added in the 12th century when the church attempted to attract pilgrims passing through Bordeaux, while the Gothic architecture dates to the 15th century. The cathedral has been renovated and updated throughout the 20th century and continues to proudly stand as one of Bordeaux’s most iconic landmarks!
6. Explore a submarine base that’s now an art gallery
A visit to Les Bassins de Lumières is one of the most unique things to do in Bordeaux. This immersive cultural space for artists and artwork is located within a former submarine base, and we know you’re going to love exploring this unusual artistic exhibition!
During World War II, the Germans constructed a series of fortified submarine pens in Bordeaux’s harbor, providing shelter from Allied attacks and easy access to the shipping lanes of the Atlantic Ocean.
For decades, Bordeaux was unsure what to do with the concrete behemoths, but in 2010, the submarine base was handed over to “Culturespaces,” a company that specializes in turning historic monuments into art spaces.
Les Bassins de Lumieres is devoted to providing visitors with a visual and audio experience like no other. The submarine pens, which are over 100 meters long and 20 meters wide, have been transformed into staggering light and sound exhibitions that immerse you in art. It’s one of the largest digital art exhibitions in the world, and having only opened to the public in 2020, it’s also one of the coolest Bordeaux attractions!
7. Explore the history of wine at Musee du Vin et du négoce de Bordeaux
Bordeaux is considered to be the center of the winemaking world, so it should come as no surprise to you that the city is home to a fascinating collection of wine museums. If you’d love a deep dive into the history of winemaking, then one of the top things to see in Bordeaux is the Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux.
This excellent museum offers an immersion into Bordeaux’s very foundations as you head underground into vaulted cellars below the city’s streets. The museum is located within heritage-listed wine cellars dating back to 1720, and there’s a serious focus on the local history and traditions that Bordeaux is famous for.
Inside the cellars, you’ll find a unique collection of historic objects associated with winemaking and the wine trade. The museum explores the stories of Bordeaux’s great winemaking families and the wine merchants and traders that took the local vintages global in the 18th and 19th centuries.
As with all great wine museums, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux ends every tour with an expert-led tasting session of Bordeaux’s best Medoc, Graves, and Saint-Émilion vintages!
8. Take a stroll through the Jardin Public
If you need a quick breath of fresh air, then head to the Jardin Public, where you’ll find Bordeaux’s best public park.
Often described as the “lungs of the city,” the Jardin Public is one of the oldest green spaces in Bordeaux. The gardens were founded all the way back in 1746 when they offered Bordeaux’s citizens and visitors an escape from the built environment ever since.
The Jardin Public provides 11 hectares of outdoor space for you to explore. There’s green grass, landscaped gardens, trees, and colorful plants for you to enjoy as you stroll along the beautiful watercourse that runs through the park.
But there’s more to the Jardin Public than nature. The park is also home to historic 18th-century buildings, which house a bar and restaurant, as well as Bordeaux’s excellent Natural History Museum. Most intriguing of all is the Jardin Public’s unusual puppet show.
Known as the Guignol tradition, this famous puppet show has been performed by generations of the Guerin family. Their beautiful marionette puppets act out scenes of comedy and everyday life, entertaining the crowds as they have done for years!
9. Walk Rue Sainte-Catherine, the longest pedestrian street in Europe
Bordeaux is made for walking, and one of the best things to do in Bordeaux is to walk along the fully pedestrianized Rue Sainte-Catherine.
This is one of Bordeaux’s main thoroughfares, and you’ll love how the street is a serious blend of old and new. Rue Sainte-Catherine is lined with designer shops and high-end retail outlets, but the street itself is built on top of an original Roman road that’s 2,000 years old.
You’ll be following in the footsteps of Bordeaux’s history as you stroll along the street, stopping to browse shop windows, order a cafe au lait, or enjoy a glass of Bordeaux’s finest wine on the way.
Rue Sainte-Catherine was fully pedestrianized in the 1970s, and at around one mile in length, it’s considered the longest pedestrianized street in Europe!
10. Browse the books at Libraire Mollat
Bibliophiles can rejoice because one of the best places to visit in Bordeaux is a library! This isn’t just any old library, though. This is Librairie Mollat, the largest independent bookshop to be found anywhere in France.
You’ve got 15 separate sections to explore, each dedicated to a unique expertise (French literature or history, for example) and spread out over a mammoth area covering thousands of square feet of bookshelves and reading spaces.
Librairie Mollat is, of course, home to an extensive collection of rare and unique French titles, but unusually for a French bookstore, there’s also an expansive English language collection.
Literature fans will also love the history of Libraire Mollat. Located in the heart of Bordeaux, the building was once the home of French philosopher Montesquieu, who lived here in the 18th century.
11. Shop, eat, and drink at the Marche des Quais
We love authentic local markets, and in Bordeaux, there are few better than the Marche des Quais.
This wonderful local produce market is open all year round, but unfortunately, it’s only open once a week on Sundays. It’s well worth timing your trip to visit because you’re going to fall head over heels for the special setting and unique food and drink on offer.
Marche des Quais is located among the harborside quays of Chartrons, where you’ll find an open-air market overlooking the River Garonne. Browse the 60 or so market stalls that set up shop here on Sundays, and you’ll be spoiled for choice as you decide between oysters and macarons!
There’s a heavy focus on locally sourced produce, and if you’re staying in Bordeaux for some time, then it’s the perfect place to stock up on your groceries for the week. Equally, the street food, craft beers and ciders, and artisanal cheeses are all to die for, and you’ll have a hard time walking away empty-handed.
12. Visit Darwin, Bordeaux’s quirky urban experiment
A visit to Darwin is one of the coolest things to do in Bordeaux. Located in Bordeaux’s Bastide District, this unique urban regeneration project is home to art galleries, organic vegetable farms, skate parks, and live music venues.
Darwin bills itself as a “sociological experiment,” and you’ll quickly understand how the developers are trying to create positive change in the urban environment. Darwin is a collection of shops, projects, and venues that are all found within the repurposed walls of a former military barracks, and we know you’re going to have a great time exploring what’s inside the complex.
The abandoned military ruins have been modernized before being brightened up with street art and colorful graffiti. You’ll find art exhibitions and galleries, you can visit for live music events and cultural shows, or you can just pop along to see how things are growing on the urban farm!
You can try the organic produce that’s grown here at Vortex, the largest organic dining hall in France, where fresh food and excellent craft beers are always top of the menu.
13. Enjoy the views from Parc de l’Ermitage
If you’re looking for the best view of Bordeaux, then head to Parc de l’Ermitage, where a beautiful balcony pathway offers glorious panoramas of the city.
You’ll find Parc de l’Ermitage on the eastern bank of the River Garonne, from where you’ll see the famous Pont d’Aquitaine spanning the river. The park is a green, verdant wilderness in the heart of the city, and you’ll be surprised to learn this natural space had a former life as an industrial quarry.
Thankfully the old quarry was repurposed and rewilded, and you’ll love the results as you explore acres of nature in the city’s expansive green belt. There’s much to see and many walking routes to take, but a hike to the top of the cliffs offers views over the River Garonne and across to the Port of the Moon from an elevation of some 60 meters above sea level.
14. Take a tour of the 1855 Médoc Wineries
Beautiful Bordeaux is inseparable from its vineyards, and you can’t visit the city without taking a tour of the fabled 1855 Médoc Wineries. Medoc wine is produced in the wineries located on the left bank of the River Garonne, and they were given their “classification” in 1855 by Napoleon III, a title they’ve proudly held ever since.
Medoc wine is predominantly red and has geographical protection. You can find out more about this unique wine-growing region by visiting the local vineyards on a tour from Bordeaux.
Many of the wineries double up as historic chateaus where you can delve into history while sampling local vintages. Some of the most popular vineyards include Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Pichon Baron, and Chateau Marquis de Termes.
15. Take a day trip to Saint-Émilion
As beautiful as Bordeaux is, we won’t stop you if you’re planning a day trip. In fact, we’d actively encourage you to take a day trip to Saint-Émilion while you’re staying in the city!
Saint-Émilion is a 40-minute drive east of Bordeaux, and you’ll have the chance to cross both the River Garonne and the River Dordogne on your way there. This small town has a population of fewer than 2,000 inhabitants, but despite its small stature, Saint-Émilion is one of the biggest names in winemaking.
This is the heart of Bordeaux’s traditional winemaking region, but you’ll also love how Saint-Émilion is one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval town in France. Stroll along steep cobbled streets, peek inside Romanesque churches, and then take a tour of the local vineyards.
Saint-Émilion wine is included in the Bordeaux wine trade’s classifications list, and the wine produced in the region has protected geographical status within France (only wine made in Saint-Émilion can be called Saint-Émilion wine!).
The winemaking traditions here are ancient, and you’ll learn how wine has been produced here since the first techniques were introduced by the Romans some 2,000 years ago.
There you have it! The 15 best things to do in Bordeaux. What’s your favorite thing to do in Bordeaux?
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The federal IT dashboard has officially relaunched after an overhaul intended to modernize the site, which dates back to 2009.
The General Services Administration has officially relaunched the federal IT dashboard, a one-stop resource with information on federal agency information technology projects.
The relaunch of the federal IT dashboard represents its most significant overhaul since the Office of Management and Budget first unveiled the site in 2009, offering agencies, stakeholders and the public a comprehensive overview of federal technology projects and spending.
"The new federal IT dashboard is a significant milestone in a more than decade-long effort to provide greater transparency and accountability around federal IT modernization," GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan said in a statement announcing the relaunch on Monday. "By making information about federal IT management and spending more accessible and user-friendly, this new dashboard will incentivize agencies to be more efficient and effective, and offer valuable insights to our federal partners and the public."
GSA assumed control of the federal IT dashboard from OMB and began developing a modernized version of the site nearly two years ago through investments included in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The updated dashboard has been released internally within the agency since September 2021.
The IT Dashboard is just the front end of a new API-based system used by agencies to submit Capital Planning and Investment Control data. The overhaul is included in a five-year, $70 million ceiling contract awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton in Nov. 2021.
In order to implement the updates to the dashboard, the public-facing site went offline earlier this month for several weeks. A spokesperson for the GSA told FCW at the time that the old version of the dashboard "relied on outdated technology, which has led to growing maintenance costs and other performance issues."
The dashboard also includes links to reporting on progress made by agencies in adopting the $50 billion governmentwide Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions telecommunications contract and on agency achievements in data center closing and consolidation.
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TL;DR: SSL certificates show that your security protocols are up to scratch. Without one on your website, it’s not safe to carry out financial transactions or share personal information. Below, we talk about the history behind them, their importance, and clear up common confusion.
- What is an SSL certificate?
- What difference does a letter make?
- Is it an SSL or TLS Certificate?
- Why are SSL certificates important?
Have you ever noticed that little padlock that appears to the left of your URL? This shows that your website is protected by an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate. It may be small—but it’s a vital part of website security.
A website using an SSL certificate will enforce the data being transmitted from your browser to the server to be encrypted. This is why you should never carry out any type of transaction (monetary or submission of personal data) on a website not utilizing an SSL certificate.
What is an SSL certificate?
SSL certificates have become such a normal part of our browsing experience that we often overlook it. However, especially if you’re a business owner, it’s worth understanding where it comes from and how it protects both you and your customers.
Since the internet changes so quickly, the 1990s can feel like ancient history in developer terms. It was from this distant digital past that the now defunct web browser Netscape gave us the first SSL certificate, invented in 1995 using the MD-52 algorithm. Although the first versions weren’t overly successful (the first wasn’t even released), it became the forerunner of better versions.
The purpose was, as you’d expect, to secure transactions on web browsers when sharing any private information, financial or otherwise. Google places such importance on SSL certificates that in 2014 they launched a campaign called “HTTPS everywhere” to improve general security on the internet.
What difference does a letter make?
It’s not just the padlock that shows if your website is protected or not. Before your URL, you may have noticed it either has “http:” or “https:”—standing for HyperText Transfer Protocol and HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure, respectively. Essentially, the “https:” means that any data that is sent back and forth between your computer via a web browser to the website’s server will be encrypted.
If it’s just http: (no ‘s’), data will not be encrypted and sent in clear text.
The difference between the two is the security, which is made possible by SSL certificates that use public key infrastructure (PKI) and encrypt the data being sent. To put it simply, it means the server that hosts your website has a private key installed in order to properly encrypt and decrypt the data being sent and received. This ensures third party snoopers can not view that data. When your private key is in place properly, you’ll see that vitally important “S” at the end of the http—and the padlock in your browser address bar.
Is it an SSL or TLS Certificate?
It’s possible that you may have heard of the term TLS instead of SSL. While SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, TLS stands for Transfer Layer Security.
Now, this is where it gets a little tricky to understand. SSL versions 2.0 and 3.0 were both deprecated by the Internet Engineering Task Force in 2001 and 2015 because of vulnerabilities in the SSL protocols.
This means, as of this writing, you should be using TLS 1.3 as your protocol.
However, SSL certificates are not the same as protocols! Although it’s commonly called an SSL certificate, it’s more accurate to say it’s a certificate that can be used for SSL or TLS. The actual protocol you use is determined by your server configuration, not the certificates themselves.
There are many online tools you can use to check if you’re fully protected, such as SSLShopper’s one. Simply enter your website’s URL and it will tell you if there are any issues.
If you find you aren’t fully protected or have any other doubts about which protocol you’re using, contact your hosting provider and ask.
Why are SSL certificates important?
Security is, by far, the main reason you should make sure your SSL certificate is in place on your business website or that any website you visit has it. As we said above, if you don’t see https: before your URL or a padlock, you know right away that your data is not being encrypted and protected.
While the worst case scenario involves financial loss, it’s also worth mentioning that all the data you submit would be at risk without a certificate in place. This includes passwords, email addresses or any other personal details that may be submitted through the website.
Beyond the security aspect, having an SSL certificate is an important factor in your SEO rankings. Google has explicitly stated that they plan to rank protected websites higher than those without. In fact, Google’s Chrome browser will even greet visitors with a popup stating that the domain is unsafe.
Luckily, Let’s Encrypt was formed in 2014 providing access to free SSL certificates. The majority of hosting providers (including Watchdog Studio), are now able to easily provide SSL certificates as part of their basic security measures for clients. If you are still paying for an SSL certificate or your hosting provider doesn’t provide access to an SSL certificate, this is a major red flag. There really is no excuse. Our recommendation would be for you to consider a new hosting provider that has adapted and is looking out for your best interest.
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In fact, our blood is 83% water and has a particular pH of 7.365. Our body continually works to maintain that pH balance. If our blood varies more than .1 pH from that level, illness can quickly follow.
So what is PH?
All liquids have a degree of acidity, which is determined based on the pH scale. The pH, meaning potential of Hydrogen, measures the concentration of hydrogen ions within a liquid, which is expressed on a scale of 0-14, to determine whether an environment is acidic or alkaline. If its resulting value is below 7, the environment is considered to be acidic, and if it’s above 7, it’s supposed to be alkaline.
PH Balancing and Your Body
As far as the human body is concerned, a single pH value cannot accurately be established as each organ have separate, specific pH values that can range between acidic and alkaline levels.
Our bodies fight to maintain its natural pH balance by storing excess acidic substances in certain parts or organs, thus increasing their acidity. For instance, in a healthy body, the average blood pH value is slightly alkaline, ranging between 7.35-7.45, and the lungs and kidneys are responsible for maintaining this balance. Alternatively, the saliva has a pH ranging from 6.5-7.0, the human skin has a pH of 5.5, which makes it acidic, while the pH of the digestive tract varies from 1.5-7.0.
If the natural pH balance of our body is disturbed, by becoming too acidic or too alkaline; the healthy cells become toxic and damage the tissues inside the body, possibly even leading to their death or mutation.
According to many acclaimed research scientists and medical doctors, all diseases can be traced back to two simple problems:
- Dehydration: Water is the fluid of life. When we become dehydrated, we reduce our body’s ability to process nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
- Over-Acidification: Our bodies prefer an alkaline environment. When acid builds up, it robs every available resource to maintain pH balance.
So the critical question is, how does our body manage all of this acid?
Although not through ideal procedures, our bodies do have a way of dealing with all this acid: neutralization. The body plays a clever trick and leaches (removes) calcium and magnesium (alkaline minerals) from our bones to help offset the over-acidification.
The acid that can’t be eliminated or neutralized is stored in the body as solid waste and slowly poisons us over time, possibly constituting the development of “chronic low-grade acidosis.” This condition is the result of too much acid in the blood, associated with poor health outcomes including heart problems, altered hormonal status, and the loss of muscle or bone.
Modern American diets make use of a lot of sugar, caffeine, highly processed foods, and alcohol that are high in acidity. Consuming too many acidic foods and drinks can make the body overly acidic and eventually lead to a weak immune system, chronic headaches, fatigue, as well as many potential digestive issues.
In an ideal environment, we should be consuming a balance of foods that are at least 70 percent alkaline and 30 percent acidic, so that once its processed, the pH of the body will remain neutral.
Living an alkaline-based lifestyle such as this would help keep us pH balanced with the processing of foods and expelling wastes.
Alkaline water can neutralize the acid in your bloodstream, playing a pivotal role in helping to keep the body’s pH balance in order and metabolizing nutrients more effectively, so that it can function properly and hydrate more efficiently.
Alkaline water: Legit health food or high-priced hoax …. https://www.precisionnutrition.com/alkaline-water-legit-or-hoax
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Jun 6, 2023 at 07:56
- Today – Clearing this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this morning. High 22. UV index 8 or very high.
- Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 7.
North East Forest Fire Update:
- Wawa 3 remains at 6,810 hectares and is not yet under control. An Implementation Order was placed on June 4 restricting travel in areas where active fire and fire suppression are taking place.
- On June 4, Chapleau 3 was remapped to 500 hectares and is not under control. Fire behaviour and smoke has made it difficult to put FireRanger crews on the ground. This fire is located about 53km south of Hwy 101 and 67 km east of Hwy 129. #AFFES is carefully monitoring the fire.
- There are 31 active wildland fires across the Northeast Region. Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 4 are being held, 1 is being observed, and 4 are under control. The fire hazard remains high to extreme across the Northeast Region.
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For a label with such a proud history of championing boundary-pushing acts, Warp Records still seem to have a canny ability to keep finding musicians that routinely challenge the status quo and create art that enthralls. No exception to this trend is Slauson Malone 1, who has announced his signing to the label with a new single, ‘Voyager’ – a track that showcases exactly why the producer is deserving of the space to conjure sublime work with them.
Having cut his teeth in the avant-garde collective Standing on the Corner, the last half-decade has seen the artist (real name Jasper Marsalis) delve further into experimental territory with critically acclaimed releases such as debut album A Quiet Farewell, 2016-2018 and follow-up EP Vergangenheitsbewältigung (Crater Speak). It’s not just his own work that has received admiration, as his production chops have seen him collaborate with other trailblazers such as Injury Reserve and L’Rain among others. With a résumé like this, it’s not hard to understand why Marsalis makes light work of flitting between genres in such a graceful fashion.
The full breadth of his talents are on show in ‘Voyager’ as he dips his toes into ambient, abstract hip-hop and art pop throughout the track without fully immersing himself in any of them enough to be pigeonholed, but showing more than enough skill in all of them to let the listener know he’s a master craftsman in each area. The delicate loops of acoustic guitars and simple synth lines carve out the foundation of the track, but they’re often punctuated by blasts of electronics and opulent horn samples at oddly-timed intervals, adding to the overall peculiar feel of the song.
Marsalis also stars as a vocalist on the track, delivering a style that sways between whispered crooning and stuttered raps that languish behind the tempo of the instrumental in the same way the likes of Navy Blue and billy woods regularly do in their verses. The song sees him in a contemplative mood as well, musing on grief and homesickness as he documents his feelings around abandoning his New York home for the West Coast of America. It’s a fittingly odd juxtaposition between vocals and instrumental, but this is far from uncharted territory for him.
While there are moments where the experimentation can feel giddying and catches the listener off-guard with its abrupt pauses and interruptions that invoke the feelings of personal unrest tackled in the lyrics, this is Slauson Malone 1 at his most sedate and sobering, demonstrating that even when toying with abstraction he can create equally serene compositions. It’s simply stunning in all facets.
Words: Reuben Cross // Photo: Gillian Garcia
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In the Shopping center HDL 365 on 2 floors of shops of clothes and shoes, childrens stores and clothing, bedding and jewelry, computer stores and home appliances. Also, there is a supermarket, food products, always in stock all kinds of sausages, deli meats, meat, foods, poultry, grocery, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, confectionery, bakery goods, cosmetics, personal hygiene products and household goods.
Be careful! In the shop sometimes "cheats" staff meat and cheese Department (especially when you realise that you are a foreigner) - cringe with price tags (weighing the selected product at a higher price), or can even slip late...
Also in TC HDL 365 is a supermarket OKOV, which presents a various assortment of household goods, all kinds of tools for construction and repair work, coating materials, tableware for the home and garden, garden furniture, accessories and home goods. On the territory of the shopping center is a cafe where you can eat and drink a Cup of coffee with a delicious dessert.
Near TC HDL 365 is a huge Parking with covered Seating, which is undoubtedly convenient in the rainy and rainy days.
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Fall River Police Investigating Multiple Reports of Gunshots
FALL RIVER — Fall River Police are investigating after multiple incidents of gunshots were reported in the city in recent days.
On Friday, January 12, at approximately 10 p.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of Pine and Orange Streets in regards to a shots fired complaint. While investigating and canvassing the area, two of the officers reported hearing what sounded like five gunshots in the area of Bedford and O'Grady Streets. Police canvassed that area as well, but no evidence of gun activity was found.
A caller then reported he observed three flashes, and heard three bangs as he was traveling down Lowell Street, toward Nashua Street. He said he observed a male run to a dark colored SUV, and then flee the area at a high rate of speed.
While responding to that area, police located a hole in a gutter on a Lowell Street home. Further investigation led to the discovery of a second and third hole, located in the window frame and porch of the home.
Then on Saturday night at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Aetna Street, after a ShotSpotter activation and citizen complaints of gunshots. During a search of the area, numerous citizens reported hearing gunshots but no evidence was located at that time.
Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Maple Gardens housing complex in regards to a vehicle damaged with bullet holes. The 2008 Jeep was found to have bullets in the driver's door and front fender.
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On Nov. 2, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Bittner v. United States. The case will decide how the penalty for failing to timely file a Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) is calculated when the failure is determined to not be willful. While technically not a tax penalty, because the administration of FBAR enforcement and penalty determinations has been delegated to the Internal Revenue Service the case represents the most important tax-related case during this term.
Bank Secrecy Act
The duty to file an FBAR and the penalties for failing to do so are found in the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). First enacted in 1970, the BSA imposes a myriad of disclosure requirements on financial institutions to curb money laundering, as well as tax evasion. The BSA also imposes disclosure requirements on individual account holders. If a person has a financial interest in one or more foreign financial accounts with an aggregate balance greater than $10,000, they must report the foreign accounts on an FBAR, which is filed annually.
Non-willful Failure to File
When filed timely and accurately, there’s no payment or tax related to the FBAR. But the failure to file an FBAR will subject a person to penalties under 31 USC Section 5321(a)(5), with the amount of the penalty differing based on whether the failure to file was willful. Bittner only focuses on the circumstances when the failure was non-willful. Willfulness generally means that the person didn’t have actual or imputed knowledge of the reporting requirements and consciously chose to not comply with those requirements. Bittner deals with conduct that at most was negligent. Common fact patterns in which the IRS has assessed non-willful penalties include dual nationals or legal permanent residents, who own bank accounts in the country where they were born and raised before moving to the United States and businesspeople, like Alexandru Bittner, who own and control bank accounts in the location of their foreign business. These cases typically don’t involve numbered or aliased accounts held in Switzerland or other tax havens.
The penalty for a willful penalty can be large – the greater of 50% of the undisclosed account balances or $100,000. For willful conduct, the penalty is intended to be confiscatory. If the failure to file, though, was non-willful, the BSA originally didn’t provide any penalty. Only in 2004, a $10,000 penalty per violation was enacted. The non-willful penalty is now adjusted for inflation annually, and for 2022, the penalty amount is $14,489.
After several years of litigation and divergent results in the Ninth and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal, Bittner will decide how the non-willful penalty is calculated. The government position is that penalties are determined per account because each account that wasn’t reported is a separate violation, whereas those who failed to timely file an FBAR take the position that penalties are applied on a per form basis.
Alexandru Bittner, the petitioner in the case, had failed to report 272 instances of foreign account ownership during the years 2007-2011. The IRS assessed a $10,000 penalty per account per year, which resulted in a total penalty of $2.72 million. Alexandru argued that the maximum penalty should be $50,000. This case is a prime example of the significant difference in penalty amount depending on the correct interpretation of 31 USC Section 5321(a)(5).
31 USC Section 5321(a)(5)(A) provides: “The Secretary of the Treasury may impose a civil money penalty on any person who violates, or causes any violation of, any provision of section 5314.” Simply put, the language of the statute is ambiguous as to what’s a violation.
Per Account or Per Form?
The government position is that other sections of Section 5321, which discusses penalties, and Section 5314, which mandates the filing of the report, make it clear that a violation means a failure to report an (that is, one) account. Under 31 USC 5321(a)(5)(B), there’s a reasonable cause exception to the non-willful penalty. For the exception to apply, “the amount of the transaction or the balance in the account at the time of the transaction was properly reported.” The implication being that the account balance of one account (which may be among many accounts reported) is necessary for determining a non-willful penalty. Therefore, the violation must be the failure to report one account or this provision would not make sense. The government also contends that 31 USC Section 5314(a), which requires a report when a U.S. person “makes a transaction or maintains a relation … with a foreign financial agency,” indicates that the requirement is to report each relationship and thus a violation is the failure to report each relationship or account. The government discounts that these relationships are all reported on one FBAR form and argues that this was an administrative decision to limit paperwork but doesn’t change the underlying statute.
The government position leaves some questions unanswered. The government’s brief explains the need for Congress to have passed a new penalty in 2004, three years after the 9/11 attacks, when concern with foreign terrorism financing was heightened and how the new penalty incorporated language that supposedly had indicated a “per account” determination. But did Congress intend to penalize conduct in the millions of dollars that previously hadn’t been penalized at all? Or is it more logical to assume that the lower penalty was envisioned as it represents a much smaller incremental change? Also left unanswered is how the government’s treatment of the FBAR form is consistent with other tax forms, like Form 5471 and 3520, which ask for many discrete pieces of information on one form, yet the legal requirement focuses on the form to be filed and not each line item.
Alexandru’s position is that the statute never requires reporting each account and that the only obligation in 31 USC Section 5314(a) is to “file reports.” Therefore, there can be no violation for a duty not imposed by the statute. He argues that the other statutory references on which the government relies are actually descriptions of when the reporting requirement is triggered but don’t and can’t define a violation. According to Alexandru, that the reasonable cause exception is written in the singular and refers to a single account is no bar to its argument. The exception is to be read as applying to multiple accounts (according to the Dictionary Act) and is in fact, consistent with a per form determination.
The current ideological split on the Supreme Court may not be the best predictor of how Bittner will be resolved. The case presents legitimate questions of competing canons of statutory construction and, at the same time, real concerns of extralegal government overreach and what is the correct degree of deference to the Treasury Department’s interpretation and implementation of the FBAR rules.
The impact of the decision will be broad and immediately affect the thousands of people and entities that have already been assessed non-willful penalties. As the IRS has not let up its scrutiny of international tax noncompliance in any way, it will also impact its future enforcement efforts in this area and will blunt one of the weapons that it has relied on. | <urn:uuid:9271264c-63aa-48a5-8b25-b7081c26a2cb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wealthnewshubb.com/2022/11/01/supreme-court-to-decide-calculation-of-penalties-for-fbar-violations/ | 2023-09-27T12:13:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.950744 | 1,533 |
If you want to learn about rum, head to Cuba. If you’re going to learn about gin, it’ll be in London. The Dutch may have invented the spirit, but the Brits made it theirs. RHC founder Rachel Harrison shares a brief history and takes us on a tour of the world’s best gin joints.
All I knew about gin before a friend asked me to launch Portobello Road Gin in the U.S. is that I like gin martinis. As a dedicated researcher, and an even more devoted drinker, I dove into the world of gin — its storied past, the complex legalities of gin-making, and the qualities that make each one unique. It became clear that if I wanted to understand gin, I needed to head to London — a spirited journey, if you will — to the town where the spirit found its place in history.
GIN: THREE SHOTS OF HISTORY
- In the late 1600s, King William II, who was Dutch, introduced gin, the juniper-derived spirit invented in Holland, to the English. Grateful Brits have since deemed the reign “the Glorious Revolution.” The UK government imposed heavy taxes on imported spirits (especially French Brandy) but allowed unlicenced gin production. Gin consumption soared.
- The gin craze took off in the 1700s. Thousands of gin shops popped up around London. Many used poor-quality grain to make their hooch. Gin, cheaper than other spirits, quickly became a favorite of the poor and almost as quickly blamed for the many social problems plaguing London at the time. Excessive gin consumption led to higher death rates, which, for better or for worse, stabilizes a quickly growing population. The Gin Act of 1736 levied a high tax on gin. People rioted in the streets.
- The British East India Company, acclimating to life in a tropical climate, discovered quinine as an antimalarial cure. Quinine dissolved in carbonated water becomes known as tonic water. A clever soldier made another discovery: gin added to tonic water masks the bitter taste of quinine. And thus, the gin and tonic was born. To keep us healthy.
GIN: A DRINKING TOUR
Now that you have your talking points in order, it’s time to start drinking.
The Boathouse, 28 Island St, Salcombe TQ8 8DP, United Kingdom
One of the only distilleries in the world approachable by boat, everything here is inspired by maritime culture, old and new. Its flagship Start Point Gin draws its name from the iconic Start Point lighthouse that marked the beginning of the 19th-century voyages of the Salcombe Fruit Schooners, which carried exotic goods, fruits, and spices across the ocean. Salcombe Distillery houses a Gin School with a renovated boathouse-turned-bar that overlooks the beautiful distillery in one of England’s most idyllic resort towns.
20 Montford Pl, London SE11 5DE, United Kingdom
Talk about time-tested and true: Beefeater’s London Dry Gin recipe has remained unchanged since the 1800s. Beefeater, London’s oldest gin distillery, opened The Home of Gin, an interactive tour of the history of London gin. Guests can smell, touch, and taste the botanicals in the bold, full-bodied gin inspired by the Yeoman Warders who guard the Tower of London and are known as “Beefeaters.”
186 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LA, United Kingdom
Did you know there are more classic gin cocktails than any other spirit? That’s only one of the things you’ll learn from gin masters Jake Burger and Tom Coates, creators of Portobello Road Gin. They’ve been educating the world about gin for over a decade through The Ginstitute. It occupies two floors above the bar and has been designated the second smallest museum in London for its collection of unique gin memorabilia from around the globe. You can learn to make gin using the 40 botanicals they have on-site. Once you create your gin recipe, it’s kept on file so it can be re-created and shipped off whenever you want another tipple. Head to the beautiful bar downstairs to taste the competition when you’re finished.
60 Southside St, Plymouth PL1 2LQ, United Kingdom
A three-hour drive south of London in the quaint seaside town of Devon, the distillery dates to the 1400s and was formerly a monastery of the Black Friars. Today, guests can tour the beautiful and history-rich halls of the distillery and learn to make gin. Fun fact for Americans: in 1620, this is where the Pilgrims spent their last night in England. They walked from the distillery to the harbor and onto the Mayflower for their epic voyage to the place in southern Massachusetts they named New Plymouth. In 1904, the first-ever recipe for a dry martini, published in Stuart’s Fancy Drinks and How to Mix Them, specified Plymouth as the gin to use.
22 Great Chapel St, London W1F 8FR, United Kingdom
Let’s start with options. Lots of options. This Soho bar serves more than 130 of the best gins in the world. Come thirsty: the gin cocktail menu is extensive, and the staff will answer every gin question you have. Book a table before you go.
22-24 Bride Ln, London EC4Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Suppose 50 gins aren’t enough, head to a bar that distills its own and stocks over 175 gins from the UK and around the globe. Repeat visitors can join COLD’s Connoisseurs’ Collective: for £50 annually ($62), you’ll get half off food, ten percent off total bills every Monday, and complimentary pours from time to time.
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Ben Kwaku Branoh Banful is an Associate Professor at the Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He holds a PhD in Agronomy from the University of Ghana, Legon (2006), M.Phil in Agronomy also from the University of Ghana, Legon (1994) and BSc. Agriculture, from the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast (1988). He has 11 years of university teaching, research and administrative experience. Prior to this, he had 19 years of research and development experience from the CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi. Of the 10 years in the University, he has served in examination and administrative positions as a Departmental Examinations Officer (temporarily for three months), Head of Department, Hall Master of Queen Elizabeth II Hall and presently as the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. As Head of Department of Horticulture, he provided academic and administrative direction and supervision to the Department. He introduced the greenhouse technology for crop production for the first time in the history of the Department and Faculty of Agriculture for students training as well as for commercial benefit to improve on the internally generated fund aspect of the Department. As Hall Master of Queen Elizabeth II Hall, he engaged in several projects which culminated in a significant transformation of the Hall to the benefit of Students and Fellows. As Dean of Faculty of Agriculture he has shown proactive leadership and enhanced the teaching and learning facilities at the Faculty thereby improving the general academic environment of the Faculty. He has also improved on the visibility of the Faculty through his consistent engagement with external stakeholders which has culminated in a Youth Training Service and Campus Management contract with funding from Eni Exploration and Production Ghana Ltd. Further as Dean, he has continued to collaborate with the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to provide both academic leadership and direction to the Faculty and the strategic growth and development of the College. He has excellent inter-personal skills that make him get things done through teamwork. He has the ability to collaborate, lead, engage and inspire both teaching and non-teaching staff to give off their best in the service of the University. He has a lot of experience in Projects management and presently serves as a Team Leader for some University-wide Projects which are both multidisciplinary and multi-Faculty. These include KNUST-Eni Ghana OKUAFO PA Agribusiness Training Project; KNUST-KMA Kumasi Beautification Project; KNUST Environmental Beautification and Re-afforestation Project; KNUST - Local Government Service (LGS) Project on District Assemblies Enabled Programme for Accelerated Economic and Social Development at the District level; KNUST-REP Technology Promotion and Dissemination Project. As an agronomist, his considerable research experience facilitates his mentoring of the young Faculty in their research endeavours. He is also a key player in the national agricultural sector through his membership of a number of committees which include; Committee for the Development of Fertilizer Field Testing Protocols for Ghana, Pool of experts for field testing of fertilizers and Bio-stimulants for industry clients of the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate of MOFA, Pool of experts for field testing of Plant Growth Regulators and Pesticides for industry clients Environmental Protection Authority, Consortium of experts on entrepreneurship for commercial seed incubation business, Committee to Review Ghana Seed Regulatory Framework in line with ECOWAS Seed Regulation. He has over seventy (70) scientific publications comprising high quality journal articles, edited conference papers and production handbooks/manuals to his credit. He is also a scientific reviewer for a number of reputable international and local journals and also serves on the Editorial Board of several reputable journals. Additionally, he has a strong background in business plan development which enables him to source for funding for the University.
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Winning over twenty Grand Slams, Roger Federer is further than just a sports icon – he’s a style icon. In 2016, he was named “ The Most swish Man ” by GQ Magazine. This fashionability earned him million- bone
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Through the prodding of his woman
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Michael Jeffrey Jordan or “ MJ ” is arguably the topmost basketball player of all time. With six Tests MVPs in the bag, the 6 ’ 6 billionaire is an transnational icon. As irrefutable as his prowess in basketball may be, his style was frequently the subject of numerous debates.
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Or how to bop your BBQ cooking chops
(Say that 10 times real fast!)
No doubt you have heard of Low n Slow cooking or are somewhat familiar with this cooking concept. So, let’s cover a little history and how you can up your BBQ game and become the pit master you always knew you could be.
While no one can rightfully claim to have invented it (Aboriginals from the African continent & the Americas had long used it), this cooking method was further developed in early colonial times to improve poor cuts of meat left for enslaved and low-income people (for example ribs and briskets).
Perhaps it would be best to first clear up a misconception. When referring to “BBQ”, many people mean outdoor cooking in general, be it done on charcoal, gas or electrical. Technically, BBQ refers to a low and slow cooking method done over charcoal. “Grilling” is the appropriate term for most outdoor cooking. However, the Low n Slow method can be used on any type of ovens/grills/BBQ.
Note: What this article is NOT about… We are not suggesting that every single meal should be done this way. If you enjoy steaks, tandoori, satays, burgers and any thing that tastes better with a quick searing and grilling then by all means keep doing so.
Now with this out of the way…
How can it benefit you?
Has this ever happened to you? You slaved endlessly preparing a large cut of meat (Turkey, Roast etc). You bought the best ingredients and carefully plated your dish to find out the meat was somewhat tough and dry. Especially, the exposed outer layer. How can this be? You followed the recipe exactly as stated.
Well, my friend I am here to save your bacon (or roast or whatever). Because the secret is low and slow cooking.
First: Let’s review some ol’ time common cooking wisdom:
- Cooking temperatures – Cookbooks will typically tell you to cook a large cut of meat between 300 F to 450 F (150 to 200 C)
- Meat temperature – The FDA state the ‘safe’ finished internal temperature of poultry is 165 F (74 C). Cookbooks will vary depending on the type of meat and it is not unusual to see temperature range from 145 F to 175F (63 C to 80 C) or more.
- Bacterial poisoning – There is a fear that cooking at lower temperature will encourage the growth of bad bacteria like salmonella.
- Meat Moisture - Injecting, braising, searing, brining, basting or other methods will keep meat moist.
You may be surprised that most of the above is, if not completely wrong, then somewhat off the mark.
If you’re thinking “many people have eaten in my kitchen & have gone on to live and tell the tale” and your cooking style is “The speed at which I can open a can of beans during a commercial break is amazing..!!” Then this article may not be for you, otherwise read on and be amazed!
Food Science and the Art of Cooking
Food science to the rescue! There is such a thing as food scientists whose job is to understand why food behaves the way it does when we cook it, spice it, brine it etc.
Think of it this way, food is made up of chemical elements that react differently when exposed to heat (cooking) or other chemical elements (spices, oil, vinegar, and others). So, it makes sense to understand these principles since this is what distinguishes a good meal from an AWESOME meal.
There are many good books written on food science and at the end of this article, I will share some links.
Now, let’s demolish some myths…
- Cooking temperatures – Cooking at high temperature for large cuts of meats have the following disadvantage:
- For large cuts of meat if you cook at high temperature you are in effect cooking the exterior faster than the interior. When your meat thermometer registers 155F (68 C) in the deepest part of the cut, the outside is likely registering 175F (79 C) or higher. And now why your cut of meat is dry on the outside is solved.
- Why are cookbooks continuing to push high temperatures when cooking? The science of cooking is reasonably new and old habits die hard. Further, it could be they want to allow for a safety margin since they have no control on how you cook and measure temperature.
- Meat Temperature – Food scientists state that when most meats reach an internal temperature of approximately 140F (60 C), the molecular structure of the cells is now fixed. That is, it will not absorb any more flavours, spices, smoke, or moisture. Past this temperature is ‘Zero Net Gain’.
- However, the level of ‘doneness’ is to a great extent a matter of preference. From eating a ‘blue’ cut of meat to one that has texture of shoe leather is up to you as long as you practise safe cooking protocols.
- Would it not make sense therefore to cook your cut of meat at a lower temperature? For example, cooking your roast or Turkey say between 175F to 225F (80 to 110 C) ? I know, I know it will take forever you say. I’ll get to that later.
- Starting in the 1960’s this principle has been used in the sous-vide method (French for “Under Vacuum”) to pasteurize and sterilize food. In 1974 French chefs Pierre Troisgros and Georges Pralus experimented with this method to make food taste better. In the sous-vide method the Chef places a cut of meat in a vacuumed plastic bag in warm water from 125F to 155F (52 to 68 C) typically for 12 hours or more. These Chefs found not only cuts of meat tasted better but retained their moisture too! (BTW this great The Best Method for Making Bacon | Kitchn (thekitchn.com) evaluates the best ways of cooking bacon and surprisingly the Sous-Vide method came as one of the best!)
- Bacterial poisoning – did you notice why the sous-vide method was initially introduced? It was designed to “Pasteurize and sterilize” food while keeping its flavour. In other words, low temperature and prolonged period of cooking will kill more bacteria than traditional cooking method. Why is that?
- Microbes multiply at temperatures in the microbe growth zone, between 40 to 130F / 5 to 55C. Traditional cooking methods tend to cook the outside of the meat first. However, the inside does not have the same opportunity to stay at prolonged higher temperature as the surface. Therefore, there is a heightened chance of bacterial contamination if not cooked thoroughly. The larger the cut of meat, the more this is so.
- The only way to eliminates all microbes and toxins from food is to pressure-cook it for hours and consume it immediately. But then again, nobody is coming over to eat that grey mush.
- Meat moisture – Cooks will go to great lengths to keep meat moist and use all sorts of techniques such as foiling, brining, injecting, braising etc. to do so.
- But… did you know meat proteins only will retain as much water as it initially starts with?
- Foiling is required if you cook at high temperature (for example turkey drumsticks) to prevent them from overcooking and drying out. No need to do so with Low n Slow (and it rhymes too!).
- Braising / Searing are good cooking method for enhancing the taste of meat. However, it does not “seal the juices in” as some believe.
- Brining or injecting a brining solution: This method will improve your cut of meat’s ability to retain moisture and tenderness. It has the added benefit to add flavour if you add spices and other seasonings. The drawback is it dilutes the meat’s own flavorful juices with tap water, and usually make the pan juices too salty for deglazing into a sauce or gravy.
- Basting: Frequent basting or “mopping” will slow the cooking significantly. Opening the heating appliance door interrupts the heating process and cools the meat surface by evaporation. And it does nothing for meat moisture.
- The key to moist, tender foods is careful temperature control, no matter what the cooking method (keys to good cooking, Harold McGee)
Cooking Low n Slow is a proven cooking method used for centuries if not millennia to improve the taste of meat while retaining moisture. Our recent understanding of food science further refines how anyone can use it. It is a particularly good way to cook large cuts of meat.
If you have a bit of a lazy bone in the kitchen as I do, as an added bonus it is one of the easiest ways to cook. Add some spices, put it in the oven and leave it be. No need to check on it or baste. Have a drink, watch the game, and wait for the dinger or programmable thermometer notify you.
Where do you go from here?
If you don’t have one already invest in a good quality quick read digital probe thermometer (or better yet a programmable ‘always on’ probe thermometer) at your nearest WE LOVE FIRE dealer. It will be one of your best kitchen investments to ensure you provide delicious and safe meals.
I would also strongly suggest investing in some good reference books on food science (suggestions below).
Finally, the best part of cooking is experimenting. If you are unsure of cooking as low as 160 F (70 C) or less, start at 250 F (120 C) and eventually work your way down.
The next articles will provide ideas on how to cook your best turkey ever with the Low n Slow method and how to reduce cooking time even with this method. We will outline this approach using various indoor and outdoor cooking appliances.
Finally, amateur pit masters are always on the lookout for the Holy Grail of BBQ - amazing pork ribs. How can you get them as good as those on the championship circuit? We will provide tips and tricks on how to achieve them with the Low and Slow method. You will never look back again!
Food science books reference links:
- The grand daddy of all science cookbook – On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee.
- Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Food and Recipes – By the same author. A follow up to the above book. A good reference book to keep on hand.
- Another particularly good one is the Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji Lopez
- Since I have not read from the other authors feel free to peruse other books in the following links along with their reviews.
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The Russian military on Wednesday announced the first successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the next-generation long-range ballistic missile, hailed by President Vladimir Putin as “unparalleled”.
“This is truly a unique weapon that will enhance the military capabilities of our armed forces, keep Russia safe from external threats and make those who try to threaten our country with wild and aggressive rhetoric think twice,” Putin said.
“I emphasize that only assemblies, components and parts of the national product were used for the creation of Sarmat,” he added during a televised announcement.
According to Putin, the fifth-generation Sarmad intercontinental ballistic missile is capable of “surpassing all modern anti-aircraft systems”.
In a video, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the shooting took place at 3:12 GMT (1212 GMT) from a launch pad in Plechetsk, in the Arkhangelsk region (northwest).
According to the source, the missile then hit a planned target at another military base on the Russian peninsula Kamchatka, 5,000 kilometers away.
“At the end of the test program, Sarmat will enter the Russian strategic forces,” Konashenkov added. “Strategic” forces, in their broadest sense, are designed to intervene, especially during a nuclear war.
Sarmat bears the name of a nomadic people who lived in ancient times around the Black Sea between present-day Russia and Ukraine.
This new weapon is part of a series of other missiles delivered in 2018 by Vladimir Putin as “invincible.” There are also Kinzel (“punch”) and Avoncord hypersonic missiles.
In March, Moscow said it was using Kinzal for the first time against targets in Ukraine.
Weighing in at more than 200 tons, the Sarmat will have a range of 11,000 km more than its predecessor, the Vovoda missile.
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Gaaaah, I Can’t Choose The Haiku Contest Finalists Because There Are Too Many Good Ones, So Here’s Just The Winner
It’s from E.J., who wrote, in the haiku of his demise:
I did always hope
My last moments would be spent
That’s a laser reference, there. And a very good one.
And with that, Lieutenant Merkel is now Lieutenant Fischer. Additionally, E.J. will get an acknowledgment in the book, and a signed copy when it comes out. And a pony! Well, no, not a pony. At least, not from me. Sorry. But thanks, E.J., for such a morbidly amusing haiku, and congratulations.
As for the finalists: Gaaaaaah, so many good ones. I was paralyzed by choice! I hate it when that happens. Yes, I know. I suck. We’ll just have to have another contest at some point. | <urn:uuid:7382d8af-d140-4d49-8ce8-73b6c0c25d22> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://whatever.scalzi.com/2011/01/20/gaaaah-i-cant-choose-the-haiku-contest-finalists-because-there-are-too-many-good-ones-so-heres-just-the-winner/ | 2023-09-27T11:38:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.961886 | 213 |
How to Construct Your Own CanvasExplore
- Event DateDecember 14, 2022
- Time1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- LocationBelleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON
About How to Construct Your Own Canvas
Learn how to make custom size canvases for your oil and acrylic paintings! Stewart Hood will show a simpler technique for creating stretchers and fitting canvases. Take home a small canvas at the end of the workshop!
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In this article, we’ll be discussing a Reusable Cup for Cable Lubrication by McCall, US patent 11,148,744. The publication date is Oct 19th, 2021 and the filing date is Oct 23rd, 2018. This patent is granted.
I’m hoping this one inspires you mechanics to look at what you’re doing and see if you’ve made anything you believe is new, because that’s exactly what this dude did.
Brief Summary (tl;dr)
This one’s short enough not to need this part.
If you’ve ever seen any bike in the last century, the primary mode of actuation on any component is a cable. Shifters and mechanical brakes use steel cables surrounded by a hard coating of plastic cable housing, which protects the cable. The ends of the housings are fit with ferrules at the end, and the ferrules sit inside cable stops. This allows a continuous pathway for the cables with low friction. The reality is that cable actuation can work without the ferrules and housings, but it would work like shit due to friction on the cable stops or whatever the cable touches.
So, why do older bikes have multiple cable housings and exposed cable? To further reduce friction. I’m sure there are other reasons, but that’s the primary reason. Over time, the insides of the cable housings can be lubricated, rather than replaced, for smooth shifting and braking; which is where this idea comes in.
Additionally, this is supposed to replace any pressurized system.
Because this is such a simple design, it looks like the attorney had to get real deep into the scope of this idea and explain it in excruciating detail. Rather than explain it to you, I’ll just put it here:
…said cable lubrication device is configured to be placed around a cable housing via said longitudinal slit, said cable housing is configured to be received in said opening, said cinching flap is configured to stretch across a portion of said longitudinal slit that extends along said outer wall, and said locking hole is configured to be pushed onto said locking post.
FIGs. 1 and 2 show the little cup, called the ‘cable lubrication device’. It’s got a hole and is slit to surround the cable housing and the sides are raised to hold the lubrication. Then, the outside has what they’re calling a ‘cinching flap’ to close and lock the cup together against the cable housing. Super simple.
FIG. 3 shows the cup in its closed position. This is when you’d add the lubrication.
Based on the images, this is primarily designed for older bikes with external cable routing with external cable stops for the cable ferrules, shown in FIG. 7 below. But, this could probably work on newer bikes with internal routing, maybe, not sure. It actually might be able to get the lube down the housing from the shifter to the derailleur, which would be awesome.
So, here’s how this thing works. The mechanic will release all the ferrules from their cable stops, so all the cable housings are free to move. The inventor is noting that adding a rag (300 below) to the cable for a little weight will help point the housings downward. Then, you attach the cups 10 to the top sides of each of the cable housings and snap them closed. You then fill the cup with lubrication, and gravity will pull the lube down into the housings so you can go take a few sips of your disgusting IPA. After a few minutes, you should see the lube on the bottom side of the cable housings. FIG. 8 shows all of this.
FIGs. 9 and such show different examples that can be used.
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“It’s a very difficult weekend for me, as it is for thousands and thousands of families who have lost a loved one while serving the military,” said Melinda Kane.
Kane, a Camden County Commissioner and Gold Star Mother, was among those who presented a beautiful Memorial Day Service at Veterans Island located within Cooper River Park.
Kane’s oldest son, Jeremy, was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 at the age of 22. Through all the challenges, her family has not allowed his legacy to fade.
“Coming to events like this brings me a sense of community, that we are not alone,” said Kane. “That there are others who truly understand and give thanks to Jeremy and men like him and women like him who have served and sacrificed.”
The Cherry Hill Color Guard and FW Grigg American Legion Post 68 attended the event, which was organized by The Camden County Board of Commissioners and Office of Veterans Affairs. The annual service saw virtual iterations during the COVID-19 pandemic, making it much more special to gather in-person amidst the waving flags and gentle waters.
The keynote speaker was Retired U.S. Navy Captain Louis Cavaliere, Vice Chair of the Chapel of Four Chaplains. He spent time at the podium urging others to help veterans while remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day.
“For many people, it’s the beginning of summer. For many people, it’s the beach, and those are all good things,” he said. “But all of us have to remember that the reason why we can do all those neat things is because of the sacrifice of those who have gone before us.”
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There are two commands: !trial and !center. If you are currently using any of our products and need help. you can type !center command or if you join the discord for trial, you can type !trial command. After that our available support will reply to you. Use the command on the new user’s channel.
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kidsbits blocks coding button module is fully compatible with kidsbits control board and Lego building blocks.
You can easily connect it to kidsbits control board for communication using an RJ11 cable without worrying about wrong wiring and damage.
The kidsbits Push-button module is a tidy little design that lets you control a DC power source using an everyday tactile button.
The button module is a button signal, that is, output a digital voltage signal.
When the button is pressed, the signal end outputs LOW level signal; if release the button, the signal end keeps HIGH level.
This basic application module is widely applied to Arduino and other platforms.
2. Technical Parameters
- Interface: EASY plug
- Operating voltage: DC 5V
- Output signal: digital signal
3. Hookup Guide
4. Import kidsbits Library
Begin with the Mixly blocks coding, you should first import the corresponding kidsbits library for those sensor modules.
Connect the control board to your computer using a USB cable.
Then open the Mixly blocks software 0.998, set the board to UNO R3, select your correct COM port. On the upper right corner you can switch the language.
After that, click Import, import the keyes-kidsbits library. Shown below.
If import custom library successfully, you should see the sensor module library.
Click on the digital read block of keyes_kidsbits, you can directly drag out the corresponding module to use.
5. Test Code
Open or directly drag the Mixly code of touch sensor to the Mixly window.
Check the C language code:
6. Test Result
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Why Should I Bring my Pet to Willows for Aspergillosis?
Willows is one of Europe’s leading small animal referral centres. Our state-of-the-art hospital is led by internationally renowned Specialists, committed to providing the highest standards of veterinary care. At Willows we have a team of Specialists in Internal Medicine, Clinical Nutrition and Diagnostic Imaging, all of whom are involved in the investigation of Internal Medicine cases.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include access to the most advanced diagnostic equipment, such as high quality ultrasound and endoscopy, to comprehensively investigate symptoms. All of which is supported by our dedicated team of Nurses and clinical support staff are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year to provide the best possible care for your pet.
What is Aspergillosis / Fungal Rhinitis?
Fungal rhinitis is an infection involving the nose and sinuses (air spaces within the skull). Fungal rhinitis in dogs is usually caused by a fungal species called Aspergillus fumigatus, known as ‘aspergillosis’ or ‘fungal rhinitis’. Aspergillus is found everywhere, particularly in soil, and so all animals and people are regularly exposed to the organisms and their spores.
Aspergillus often causes infection in the nasal cavity and the frontal sinuses of dogs. Dogs with long noses (dolichocephalic dogs) are most commonly affected, although all breeds are susceptible. Aspergillus infection in the nose can cause destruction to the normal bony scrolls (turbinates) that are present in the nose, and the fungus can form mass-like lesions called fungal plaques. It is not uncommon for the infection to spread from the nose into the frontal sinuses where it can be more difficult to treat.
In rare situations aspergillosis can affect many different systems in the body, this tends to only occur in dogs that have a problem with their immune system or that are receiving treatment to suppress the immune system.
What are the Signs of Aspergillosis / Fungal Rhinitis?
The most common signs of aspergillosis include:
- Nasal discharge; creamy or green in colour affecting one or both nostrils. Blood can sometimes be seen within the discharge
- Nose bleeds (epistaxis)
- Pale discolouration of areas of the front of the nose (depigmentation of the nasal planum)
- Discomfort on examination or touch of the nose
How is Aspergillosis / Fungal Rhinitis Diagnosed?
Fungal rhinitis can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can appear very similar to other nasal diseases (e.g. nasal foreign body, nasal tumour, allergic rhinitis). A range of tests are available, however they do present some limitations:
- X-rays are very insensitive at detecting the disease within the nose
- Blood tests for antibodies to aspergillus fungus can only show that a dog may have been exposed to the fungus, and are not necessarily associated with an active infection. False negative results can also occur i.e. a dog can be affected by aspergillosis and not have any antibodies to the fungus in the blood
- Swabs taken from the nasal cavity may be grown in the laboratory and give a positive culture, but since the fungus is found so widely in the environment, its presence within the nose does not confirm an active infection
If it is suspected that a dog may be suffering from aspergillosis it is often recommended that a CT scan be performed to include the nasal cavities and the sinuses. The findings on a CT scan can often be typical for aspergillosis, enabling an initial diagnosis to be made. A CT scan will also help to rule out other conditions such as nasal tumours that can cause similar symptoms.
In some cases, a camera is used to see the inside of the nasal cavity (rhinoscopy or endoscopy) and, where necessary, to take biopsies in order to confirm the diagnosis.
In some cases, the degree of certainty given by a CT scan can be sufficient for a Specialist to recommend treatment of the fungal disease under the same anaesthetic used to perform the diagnostic tests.
What Treatments are Available for Aspergillosis / Fungal Rhinitis?
The majority of the fungal growths sit on the surface of the affected tissues and are not susceptible to treatment using injections or oral medication. As such, treatment for aspergillosis often involves the removal of these fungal plaques and/or the instillation of topical anti-fungal drugs into the nasal cavity and the frontal sinuses, performed under general anaesthesia. The treatments available at Willows vary from a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure where a camera is passed into the nose and used to thoroughly remove the fungal material. Some dogs may also require the use of anti-fungal drugs given by mouth.
What can I Expect if my Pet is Treated for Aspergillosis / Fungal Rhinitis?
The long-term out-look for dogs with aspergillosis can be very good. Depending on the treatment performed, success rates with a single treatment can approach 70-80%. A treatment plan will be specifically designed each individual pet offering the best chances of success, in some cases this can involve two procedures carried out three to four weeks apart.
A success rate of approximately 80% does mean, that for some dogs who, despite our best efforts, continue to suffer from the fungal disease, and the clinical signs do not improve as expected or that recur at a later date. In such cases, repeat or alternative treatment can be considered and it is possible that this might involve a prolonged stay with in the hospital.
Once the infection is eliminated, re-infection at a later date is uncommon. However, it cannot be ruled out and so owners are advised to be vigilant of future signs of the condition.
The damage caused by the fungal infection can make animals more susceptible to bacterial nasal infections in the future. If a nasal infection develops after successful treatment of fungal rhinitis, it is advisable to visit the a local Vet initially, as it may be possible to treated the infection in Primary Care. Persistence of nasal discharge, or the presence of blood within the discharge, is likely to increase the level of concern regarding the presence of an active fungal infection.
The outlook for patients with systemic aspergillosis is more guarded and will depend on whether we are able to establish why a dog is predisposed to this condition and whether the predisposing causes can be dealt with.
The front of a dog’s nose showing some blood-tinged creamy discharge from the right nostril and ulceration that can occur in some cases.
CT image of a cross section of a dog’s nose. The right side (seen on the left) has a fine lace-like appearance representing the scrolls of bone that are normally present. The arrow is pointing to the left side of the nasal cavity which has suffered from destruction of these turbinates and accumulation of discharge that appears the same shade of grey as the soft tissues of the dog’s head. These changes are strongly suggestive of fungal rhinitis and would be very difficult to identify on normal X-rays.
CT image of a cross section of a dog’s nose at the level of the frontal sinuses. The eyes can be seen as circular areas (marked with asterisks). The dog’s left frontal sinus (arrowed) has become almost completely filled with fungal growth. Air is seen as black on the scan.
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If you think writing a resume and cover letter is hard, try sifting through 1,000 of them to find the handful that aren’t total garbage. As you’re agonizing over whether or not you’ll get called for an interview, don’t forget that there’s a real person on the receiving end of that email. You want that person to print your resume and draw a big highlighter happy face on it, not fold it into an airplane and huck it across the office.
Hiring managers are looking for any reason to make their lists shorter. Follow these 6 rules and you’ll stand a better chance of getting your foot in the door.
1. Keep it short
I cannot emphasize this enough. Even if you stop here and forego all my other suggestions, please, for the love of God, keep your resume to one page or less and your cover letter to 200-300 words, max. If you want your accomplishments and experience to be noted and remembered, get to the point and just give me the good stuff. I don’t care about your lead in the school play, I don’t care about your life journey, I care about why you’re better than the last applicant who didn’t bore me to sleep.
2. Leave your baggage out of it
No one cares about your hardships. OK, maybe that’s too harsh. Your friends and family care, as they should. Go write a letter to them. Do not toss your baggage into your cover letter. Talking about what a bummer your life is or how much of an asshole your last boss was is like posting a picture of your ex’s breakup letter as your Tinder profile picture. No one will hire you because they feel sorry for you. It may be real, it may be hard, and it’s probably really important to you, but you don’t need to throw it all out there right at the start. Also, see rule number one.
“No one will hire you because they feel sorry for you.”
3. Keep it relevant
When you’re applying to a dozen jobs a day it’s really tempting to just copy/paste your cover letters and upload the same resume over and over. Unless you’re applying to a dozen different meat packing plants and you’re a life-long meat packer, your short cuts are going to out you like a fat kid in dodgeball. You should be tailoring your resumes to each job and writing a cover letter based on what you’ve learned about the company. If that company requires you to have
an intimate knowledge of the local environment and you don’t even live in the same state, you’re just wasting everyone’s time. At the very least, delete the shit from your resume that has nothing to do with the job you’re applying for.
4. Know the difference between optimism and delusion
Look, I get it. You don’t have the required degree but you know you’re hot shit and you’re just as qualified as any of these other guys with fancy degrees. Plus, you don’t have $50k in student debt. Good for you. If you want to try to make an argument why you should be given a chance even though you don’t meet the technical qualifications, I’m all ears. But if the job calls for certain basic knowledge and you clearly have no idea what you’re getting into, don’t expect anyone to go out on a limb for you.
“All your bullshit embellishments are seen as exactly that, and your real qualifications just get lost in the noise.”
5. Cool it with the adjectives
Somebody out there is teaching people that the more flowery language you can stuff into a cover letter, the more likely you’ll be to get the job. FALSE. All your bullshit embellishments are seen as exactly that, and your real qualifications just get lost in the noise.
“With this letter and attached résumé, I am pursuing the open position with your team. My degree emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication, and my past work experience has allowed me the opportunity to cultivate a team-building mentality, as well as learn the value of customer service satisfaction. I have demonstrated the proven ability to perform difficult tasks under pressure, while developing an attentiveness toward detail.”
“I would like to propose my candidacy for your position of *****, which is advertised on *****. I am enthusiastically applying for the position because I strongly believe that the combination of my natural talents, personality, and education I have accrued will be beneficial to excelling at the position of *****.”
If you’re thinking right now, “WTF did I just read?” you’re starting to understand where I’m coming from. GET TO THE POINT!
6. If you’re just sending out resumes to fulfill your unemployment requirements, at least make it entertaining.
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From The Three Pillars August 2023 Newsletter:
“Congratulations to our Glenn L. Humphrey Scholarship recipients! This year, we were able to expand the scholarship program to include individuals pursuing technical degrees and certificates, as well as individuals continuing their education. We are so grateful to be a part of all of the recipients’ educational journey and confident they will continue to do wonderful things!”
Recipients in the photo above (from left to right): Grace, Kate, Olivia, Roxanne, Nicole, Hailey, Molly, Emily, and Erin. More photos from the scholarship ceremony are below.
Wisconsin Freemasons wish all of the recipients the best of luck in the educational endeavors – and thank them all for the service and care they provided at Three Pillars! | <urn:uuid:f52ceca9-b44e-46a0-b0c2-f7c6ba6596d4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wimasons.org/2023/08/glh-freemasons-give-nine-scholarships-to-three-pillars-employees/ | 2023-09-27T10:42:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.940057 | 159 |
Park Side West and Park Side East are two amazing high-rise buildings located at 40 Newport Pkwy and 30 Newport Pkwy, respectively. Together, these buildings boast over 800 units. WindowFix carried out a significant renovation project in both buildings, which included the installation of over 400 glass panes and more than 1000 new window screens.
Towers on The Park is a residential complex in New York City, which overlooks Central Park. The complex is comprised of three high-rise buildings located at 220 West 110th St., 300 West 110th St., and 301 West 110th St., offering a total of 600 condo units. WindowFix undertook a major renovation project, during which they replaced almost 500 glass panels in the properties within just 60 days.
Within this 35’ tall opening, the original builder installed a storefront system. The windows were inserted into the storefront aluminum tubing, none of which was rated to handle air and water. The presence of heavy and sloppy caulking around the system and glass evidenced a previous attempt at stopping the water. | <urn:uuid:90e3b44b-3a52-475e-a194-e8fbbb989296> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://windowfix.com/category/commercial/ | 2023-09-27T12:44:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.966799 | 213 |
This is the default index page for a Windrift installation.
If you're using the recommended static export process, each story will live in its own folder and the public will typically not see this page. If you are deploying Windrift stories using Vercel, or with server-side components, you'll probably want to customize this.
Getting started with Windrift
Familiarize yourself with the online manual! A copy of this manual as an active Windrift story is installed as part of this repository.
In this local repository
The following stories are currently installed as part of this Windrift deployment: | <urn:uuid:14632132-5a4a-4aff-8482-6312d1bc99b6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://windrift.app/ | 2023-09-27T12:36:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.921448 | 122 |
The Extreme Series was designed with easy installation in mind. The Extremes and the SC Series do not require an HVAC-R technician for installation. There are three different versions of our extreme units:
- Extreme tiR fully ducted (FD): This product is intended for fully ducted installations. Fully ducted units are for customers who don’t want to see their unit in the cellar.The duct plenums for the evaporator and condenser will be included with your purchase. This unit also comes with a KDT Plus remote controller and thermostat. The controller can be mounted outside the cellar, allowing you to monitor your cellar temperature without needing to enter. The controller can be mounted up to 50 feet away from the Extreme unit.
If you are planning to place this unit in the attic and use ducting, please contact our sales team for pricing. You may not need ducting equipment for the condenser side of the system.
- Extreme tiR Self Contained: This product is intended for through-the-wall installations. It is an “upgrade” to the Extreme ti because it uses the KDT Plus remote controller and thermostat. The duct plenums for the evaporator and condenser can be purchased separately. The controller can be mounted outside the cellar, allowing you to monitor your cellar temperature without needing to enter. The controller can be mounted up to 50 feet away from the Extreme unit.
If this unit will be installed through an exterior wall, you will need to purchase an exterior housing to protect the unit. If this unit will be installed through an interior wall, the hot air exhaust may be redirected to another location using the condenser ducting plenum kit.
*PLEASE NOTE: WhisperKOOL does not provide smart thermostat. By selecting the 24V Thermostat Conversion Kit, you have acknowledged that the system will not be built with the standard WhisperKOOL control or liquid measuring bottle probe. You will have to source and purchase your own 24V smart thermostat to run the equipment. The WhisperKOOL Customer Satisfaction Team does not provide technical support for smart thermostats.
- Extreme ti: This product functions in the same way as the tiR and is intended for through-the-wall installation. The difference between the ti and tiR is that the controller and display will be located on the front face of the unit. In order to monitor your cellar conditions, you will need to physically enter your cellar.
||Approx. 800 cu. ft. when cellar is fully insulated and sealed with a proper vapor barrier (each wine cellar is unique and has specific cooling requirements; heat load calculations should always be performed prior to selecting a cooling unit)
|BTU/h w/85°F air entering condenser coil:
||39.5"L x 14.25"W x 22.5"H (with duct plenums)
||115V (20-amp dedicated circuit required); 230V (subject to availability)
||9 (running amps)
||8" supply, 8" return (evaporator and condenser)
||3/8” ID clear plastic tubing
||Can be installed up to 25 duct feet away from cellar
||Advanced digital display (50-ft. cable), liquid-temperature-measuring bottle probe (50-ft. cable)
||Can maintain a 55°F cellar temperature with up to 110°F condenser air intake temperature
Click here for the Product Spec Sheet: Click here
Manuals / Warranty Information
Click here for the Fully Ducted SC Extreme 3500tiR Owner’s Manual: Click here
Click here for the Fully Ducted SC Extreme 3500tiR with 24 Volt Option Owner’s Manual: Click here
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"Fast File Encryptor" is designed
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- HDD: 32 Mb free disk space
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Created to strengthen tribal participation in Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) programming and projects with a focus on historic preservation and environmental issues.
In 2006 a pilot project was initiated through a memorandum of agreement between WisDOT and Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The project is now managed by the Sokaogon Chippewa Community.
This project was designed to strengthen tribal participation in WisDOT programming and projects with a focus on historic preservation and environmental issues. Five years later, this project is strong and continues to thrive.
This project is led in partnership by the Sokaogon Chippewa Community with membership consisting of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers from the federally recognized tribes of Wisconsin, federal agencies, and WisDOT staff.
Project meetings occur on a bi-monthly basis with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO), tribal elders, spiritual advisors and tribal preservation experts to seek guidance on the care and treatment of historic properties, sacred sites, burials and traditional cultural properties.
- Redrafting of the Facilities Development Manual (FDM) chapter 26, which deals with the Section 106 process.
- A draft environmental/cultural resource consultation policy.
- An annual listening session between all stakeholders in WisDOT project efforts.
- Direct involvement with tribes in state planning and project specific initiatives and regular preservation training opportunities for both tribes and WisDOT employees.
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Every September 16th, the world commemorates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This day isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a celebration of Earth’s natural shield against harmful UV radiation. But how did we get here? This article delves into the journey of global efforts to protect this vital atmospheric layer.
History of the Ozone Layer Depletion
In the 1970s and 80s, scientists began noticing a disturbing trend. The ozone layer, particularly over Antarctica, was thinning at an alarming rate. This “ozone hole” was allowing more UV radiation to penetrate, posing health risks to humans and threatening marine ecosystems. The primary agents of this ozone layer depletion were man-made chemicals, especially chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), used in everything from refrigerators to aerosol sprays.
The Montreal Protocol: A Turning Point
The world needed to act, and it did. In 1987, a landmark agreement known as the Montreal Protocol was signed by nations worldwide. This treaty aimed to phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. It wasn’t just a document; it was a commitment, a global pledge to safeguard the ozone layer for future generations.
Milestones in Ozone Layer Preservation The decades following the Montreal Protocol witnessed remarkable progress:
- Reduction in CFCs: Global production and use of CFCs saw a dramatic decline. Industries began transitioning to more ozone-friendly alternatives.
- Technological Innovations: Research led to the development of sustainable alternatives to ozone-depleting substances. These innovations played a pivotal role in reducing the strain on the ozone layer.
- Positive Signs of Recovery: By the early 2000s, reports began emerging about the potential recovery of the ozone hole. While it’s a slow process, the signs are encouraging.
Challenges and the Road Ahead
Despite the progress, the journey isn’t over. Regions, especially near the poles, still experience elevated levels of UV radiation. Illegal production of CFCs in certain areas remains a concern. Moreover, the intricate relationship between the ozone layer and greenhouse gases is becoming more evident. As global temperatures rise, the dynamics of the change.
Climate Change and the Ozone Layer
The warming of our planet due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases has a multifaceted impact on the ozone layer. While the reduction of CFCs has been beneficial for the ozone layer, other gases like nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, can also contribute to its depletion. The interplay between climate change and ozone recovery is complex and requires continued research and understanding.
Emergence of New Threats: While CFCs have been largely phased out, other chemicals have emerged that, while not as damaging, still pose a threat to the ozone layer. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), for instance, which were introduced as a safer alternative to CFCs, are potent greenhouse gases. Their increased use could exacerbate global warming, further complicating the dynamics of ozone layer recovery.
Global Cooperation is Key: The success of the Montreal Protocol underscores the power of global cooperation. However, as new challenges emerge, continued international collaboration is crucial. This means not only enforcing existing agreements but also being proactive in addressing new threats.
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is more than a celebration; it’s a reminder of our collective responsibility. The milestones achieved so far are a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration. However, the road ahead is long and filled with challenges. As we reflect on the past, we must also look to the future, armed with knowledge, commitment, and a shared vision for a healthier planet. | <urn:uuid:0c8a85dc-29ca-4686-99c1-0867670231a6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wiser.eco/preservation-of-the-ozone-layer/ | 2023-09-27T12:54:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.922694 | 771 |
Hope everyone is having a great Monday!
Just want to remind all my fab couples that album orders must be in by October 20th to guarantee Christmas delivery. So get your favorites picked (or narrowed down!) and let me know if you have any questions.
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Our attorneys have litigated patent cases in Arkansas state and federal courts and in other states. In recent years, we have gained considerable experience in defending Arkansas companies against the patent infringement claims of non-practicing entities or “patent trolls.”
Our attorneys also represent clients in ex parte reexamination and inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). We also have experience managing patent post-grant review proceedings concurrent with related federal district court litigation. | <urn:uuid:1af413ee-7628-4448-8882-7e802591406c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wlj.com/legal-service/intellectual-property/patent-prosecution-counseling/ | 2023-09-27T12:48:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.93822 | 723 |
From Mayor Scott Galvin: Please stop by Woburn Common Thursday evening (9/7/17) at 7pm to help light up the Common in Gold and declare September Childhood Cancer Awareness month as a way to draw awareness to the heartbreaking plight of childhood cancer. Woburn resident Brenda Cirone has been working hard again alongside Tony Stoddard this year to ensure we help children by shining a light on the urgent need for research and new cures specifically aimed at childhood cancer. Thanks, Brenda and Tony. Thanks also to musicians John Murphy and Buddy Fanjoy for again giving their time and talents for this year’s lighting. And, as always, thanks to the DPW for their help decorating the Common. Hope to see you there. | <urn:uuid:a4dcc1ae-1e1c-46e2-8a9f-74e567db1263> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://woburnma.gov/news/2017/09/childhood-cancer-awareness-lighting-common-thursday/ | 2023-09-27T12:41:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.944776 | 152 |
I work with photography, poetry and sound to illustrate relationships between the mind and behaviour in the context of everyday landscape.
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Find updates about my work on my Instagram.
- One of 100 winners of the Portrait of Britain competition organised by the British Journal of Photography, 2016
- Sentience listed as one of the best books of 2015 by the Photocaptionist
- 2018: Strange Kind of Epic, 978-83-934660-2-3
- 2015: Sentience, ISBN 978-83-934660-1-6,
- 2015: Stories for the end of the world,
- 2012: Next door, a distant land, ISBN 978-83-934660-0-9,
- 2009: Instant flight
- Photoireland Library, Dublin, Ireland
- Franklin Furnace Archive, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, USA,
- Visual Studies Workshop Research Center, Rochester, USA,
- Tate Library, UK
- Portrait of Britain, September 2016,
- Sentience, Summerhall, Edinburgh, September 2015,
- Quality of everyday life, November 2013,
- We have invented nothing (Jonathan Freemantle), Amsterdam, December 2011
- Next door, a distant land, Edinburgh, December 2011
- British Journal of Photography,
- The ProgRock Magazine,
- boom saloon,
- The Skinny Magazine,
- Classical Music Magazine,
- Destiny Man Magazine,
- Dossier Magazine,
- The Scottish Herald,
- Mystic Art Music Magazine.
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MINI CARD LADDER
Created by Chance Wolf
“We are proud to release one of the most elegant piece’s of magic apparatus we have ever create, the Mini Card Ladder“
Inspired by the original P&L Card Ladder, with permission from David Haversat, current owner of the P&L rights, and special thanks to Dexter Cleveland for the Mini Sized inspiration, we have completely re-engineered the mechanics and shrunk it down to 32” tall. A perfect table top size using Mini Playing Cards for the effect.
The Card Ladder is one of the most sought after pieces as so few were ever made. It is clearly a unique piece of magic apparatus with a very magical effect.
Each unit is hand built by Chance Wolf and will never be made again! The operation is simple and reliable and the effect is a classic. A once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain a museum quality magic piece that will be the holy grail of anyone’s collection.
Fabricated from solid Quarter Sawn Flame Maple
Hand Sanded and Polished to a 3000 grit glass like finish
Hand Polished Solid Brass Hardware
Reliable solid Electronic Operation
Light Duty ATA Case w/ Custom Fit Foam.
Brass engraved Numbered ID Plate w/ Certificate of Authenticity.
Effect: Three cards are chosen by different spectators and are then lost in the deck. The Card Ladder is revealed. A silk is removed (not included) and placed into the glass below. The cards are placed into the Houlette, on top of the Card Ladder, and a magical gesture is made. The cards begin to VISIBLY drop from the Houlette, cascading down the ladder, landing in the glass below and ending with the THREE CHOSEN CARDS stopped at three different rungs of the ladder! Very visual magic perfect for your office or Parlor Magic!“ | <urn:uuid:9f39e7db-b3bc-4cea-83ce-34dbc91783b6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wolfsmagic.com/wolfsmagichomepage/magicproducts/mini-card-ladder/ | 2023-09-27T11:37:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.921785 | 401 |
Jump Force Izuku Midoriya and Asta trailer
As Jump Force continues to approach its release date of February 15, 2019, more information continues to come out. For example, there is now a trailer for Black Clover‘s Asta and My Hero Academia‘s Izuku Midoriya. Both of these characters have been confirmed for Jump Force for some time because of their inclusion in screenshots. However, it isn’t until now that interested individuals can get a good look at how they will play.
For those who are unfamiliar with these two characters, Asta is a Magic Knight who wants to become the Magic Emperor while Izuku Midoriya is a student at a high school for future superheroes who is the ninth person to possess the superpower called One For All. Personality-wise, Asta is cheerful and tenacious, while Izuku starts out being timid and insecure because of having been bullied but manages to become braver and more confident over time. | <urn:uuid:723c2e7a-d814-40cb-8817-dfea70e6abba> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://woodyplays.com/2018/12/26/jump-force-izuku-midoriya-and-asta-trailer/ | 2023-09-27T12:45:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.959249 | 199 |
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Okay, this might be a softball question, but this is my first jump into the IoC in Epi, so I thought I would just ask.
Say I have a service def like this:
[ServiceConfiguration(typeof(IDocumentManagementService), Lifecycle = ServiceInstanceScope.Singleton)] public class QbankService : IDocumentManagementService
But now I am ready to reuse that interface to define another concrete class. In the places that I use that Interface, how will I tell the code to distigush WHICH implementation I want?
Do I have to have 2 seperate interfaces? Or is there a way when I'm about to either construct or service locate something concrete that I can tell it which one I want?
Have a look at this post from jondjones: http://www.jondjones.com/learn-episerver-cms/episerver-developers-guide/episerver-best-practices-tips-and-tricks/dependency-injection-in-episerver-servicelocator-and-injected-explained
At the bottom of that page he has an example with ServiceConfiguration and you can use it with ServiceLocator below:
var customImplmentation = ServiceLocator.Current.GetInstance<IDocumentManagementService>();
Yeah that's a helpful article, but I am still having trouble if there is MORE than one concrete instance of the interface.
A little Stack Overflow search seems to indicate that you can either make named instances of the interface and register them both then call them by name.
Or you can register all the instance types and pass an enumeration of the instances to the class you're injecting to.
I guess I just have trouble because I can see a situation now where I want to have 2 different types of Doc Management, but I don't WANT to have 2 different interfaces. I want them both to inherit the same interface as their contract. But with DI I have to register at the interface level and that confusses me!
As most IOC containers work is that you will get the latest registered instance when querying for a single instance like IServiceLocator.GetInstance<IMyInterface>(), if you call IServiceLocator.GetAllInstances<IMyInterface>() you will get all registered instances.
There are a bunch of alternatives if you want to control which instance that is returned when querying for a single instance. You can use ModuleDependencyAttribute on your IConfigurableModule instance to set that a specific module should execute after another one. Another alternative is to hook up an event handler for ServiceConfigurationContext.ConfigurationCompleted and in the eventhandler register the instance you want as the default one.
If you instead where to replace one registration you could use Intercept<IMyInterface>()
Yet another alterntive is to use extension method .StructureMap() and register the interfaces as named instances (named instances are supported by StructureMap). Note however that then you need to request the dependency with the registered name/key to get a specific one (I think one registration will be default and returned when asking without name/key, probably the last registered)
and keep in mind that either ServiceLocator or Injected<T> are anti-patterns and should be avoided in favor of constructor injection or any other available DI pattern (except in cases where it's absolutely is not possible). | <urn:uuid:79212bd8-e465-4b59-badf-25b0efa8e5b6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://world.optimizely.com/forum/developer-forum/Developer-to-developer/Thread-Container/2018/6/question-about-ioc-in-epi/ | 2023-09-27T11:58:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.888933 | 719 |
Carrera Y Carrera Gardenia 18K Yellow Gold & Pearl Pendant, 10076407
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Strid's clawed feet lightly tap against the floor, keeping beat with her favorite song. It crackles out of the gramophone, old and battered. Alone in her tiny cobwebbed cottage, there isn't much to keep her company, so she loves the gramophone and all her records like a missing family.
The warbling tunes are all that keeps her from that feeling. That feeling she gets when she looks outside—hollow, painful, unexplainable. Nobody has ever told her quite what that feeling means.
Outside of Strid's window are the ones she should call family. They're known as Fireflies. She is one of them in name only. They dance tirelessly, endlessly, twirling and leaping through the air. Strid doesn't have nearly enough space or energy to dance like they do, but she tries.
When a soul loses its way, sometimes it will find refuge in the Tree of Flames. These lost souls are given a second chance, a new life; one spent as part of the Fireflies. Their hair turns instead to an ever-burning flame without heat, their back sprouts wings of some kind of bug, and their skin turns a vibrant color that matches both their wings and their fire.
Silence envelops the dimly lit cottage as the record winds to a halt and Strid's movements slow, gaze drifting back to the window. There they are now. One of them in particular has caught Strid's gaze many times. Since the other Fireflies don't come to visit her, she doesn't know the girl's name, but by now she surely knows her face. She has a butterfly's wings and her fire burns a daisy yellow.
Never without a smile, the girl's wings flutter as she dances, like a feather, toes barely skimming the ground. Magnetically, as so many times before, Strid finds herself drawn towards the little window looking out. The floorboards creak without another sound to mask them, quiet whisper of a draft rustling a curtain, and Strid's hands are pressed against the window.
The girl probably has no clue that Strid exists. Never once has she made eye contact with Strid, let alone looked over at the window, or even noticed the little cottage. Too weak to go outside, Strid has become accustomed to watching the world drift by outside her window.
Normally, Fireflies have no need to eat or sleep. They are granted eternal life, in joy with each other within the Tree of Flames, so long as their fire does not go out. When a Firefly's fire is extinguished, they become nothing more than a pile of dust.
Strid isn't like most other Fireflies. Her skin is a dull grey and her wings are small, fractured, and totally incapable of flight. Her fire is faint, barely flickering, and it cannot be fixed. For her own safety, she stays inside a little room, alone.
The outside world promises death.
Without a song to occupy her thoughts, Strid's house feels even emptier than normal. The window is her only escape from the dark and lonely confinement she's been assigned to. Strid's thoughts begin to turn, watching, again. Who knows how many times she's sat at this window, watching? Watching the same thing, every day? Happiness, out of reach, for the guise of safety?
Is life worth living if you never use it? Would a few minutes with her family be better than life watching them never know she existed?
The gears in Strid's mind begin to click, desperation and longing mixing in a dangerous brew. Before she knows it, her feet are carrying her to the door. The door, that she never leaves. The door, beyond which lies that which is not safe.
The door, which she now turns the handle of.
"I refuse to live alone anymore," Strid mutters. Hearing herself say the words, repeating them again, makes her heart jump.
"I refuse to live alone anymore! I'm—I'm going outside!"
With a final deep breath, Strid steels herself and throws open the door.
The resulting wave of air is so powerful that her flame nearly extinguishes itself then and there. Her eyesight fails, knees giving out, stumbling halfway through the doorway. Of the entire group of Fireflies dancing and laughing outside her window, only one notices. The girl turns her head, eyes pausing on Strid's frail form.
The girl, however, does not get a chance to point Strid out to a single other member of her group.
There is only one thing the Fireflies have to fear. There indeed is a being which despises the Fireflies in their entirety, living only to extinguish as many of them that it can. It is aptly nicknamed the Wind. Fortunately, the Matriarch of all Fireflies has erected a magical sphere around the Tree of Flames that the Wind cannot enter. Normally, all those within the Tree are perfectly safe.
Normally, however, the Wind does not attack the shield directly. Two ethereal blue hands, clawed, press against the shield now. The Wind howls, and the Fireflies look to the sphere. Its surface splinters, giving out under the weight of unrestrained malice.
Strid watches in abject horror as the Wind whistles into the Tree, instantly turning an entire group of Fireflies to dust and lunging for the girl Strid wished to meet so badly. Bound to weakness, Strid can do nothing but outstretch her hand and let loose a desperate shout.
The world slows. Time spins down. Color fades from Strid's surroundings, and abruptly, a woman stands in front of her. The woman's hand is stretched down, offering Strid a hand up. Confused, she takes it, rising to her feet, cautious of her flame.
"Well. It's quite a predicament you've found yourself in, isn't it?" The woman comments, glancing back to the Wind and the girl, frozen in time.
"Um. Yes, it... it is," Replies Strid, thoroughly bewildered.
The woman steps back. "Tell me, child. What is your plan?"
"My... plan?" Strid looks between the woman, the Wind, and the girl. "My plan for what? I just wanted to meet everyone. And now... now the Wind is inside. Was this my fault? Did I... somehow...?"
"No, child. Sometimes fate has a strange way of finding its heroes. So, what is your plan? Once I unfreeze time, what will you do?"
Strid pauses. It's true, her cottage is specifically made to protect her from even the slightest breeze—she would be entirely safe from the Wind inside. But... retreat would mean the girl had absolutely no chance of surviving. Strid would be sacrificing the girl for her own sake. In a moment, a plan forms in Strid's head.
"I know! I'll shout and run at the Wind! That way, maybe the girl can get away!"
The woman chuckles. "That's not much of a plan. You'd be throwing your life away for only the chance of saving hers. Is that truly worth it to you?"
Strid nods without hesitation. "I don't have much to look forward to living anyway. I might as well use it to help someone."
The woman thinks, steadily studying Strid's expression.
"Then you deserve more than a single life, child. Life deals its cards mysteriously. You were made weak in body, but your soul is strong. For this, I offer you a deal."
She extends her hand to Strid.
"Take my hand. You may save your girl, of that, I promise you."
Strid looks at the hand, then at the woman's face, then down to her hand again, and takes it. "Who are you, anyway?"
"I am a second chance."
The woman dissolves into a shower of sparks and flames, burning redder than cherries or rust, brighter than blood or roses. The flame engulfs Strid entirely, without pain, without fear, and time once again resumes to tick.
At once, Strid rushes forward, faster than she's ever dared to move before. Standing between the Wind and the girl, she raises her hands. Her skin is now red, her fire brighter and higher than any other she's ever seen, and her wings full and wide like a dragonfly.
Swirling around her, thinking it has won, the Wind fights against the newly ignited bonfire that is Strid. To the Wind's shock, and Strid's, and the girl's, and every other onlooker's, it has no luck.
The Wind howls, anguished at its entire inability to extinguish Strid's life. Invigorated with new life and power, Strid howls back. Whisking itself away, almost limping, the Wind makes a swift retreat. Never before has it met an adversary, only prey—but Strid is more than even that.
With the Wind gone, the shield flickers back to life. From every branch of the Tree comes a unified cheer, howling and whooping, raucous applause. Strid turns, slowly, dazed, but happy beyond belief. The girl smiles back at Strid, carefully.
"That—that was incredible! How did you do that?"
"Oh, uh." Strid half-shrugs, attempting to act as casual as possible. "I don't really know, to be honest?"
"Well, it was awesome! Say, here—" The girl sticks out her hand. "I'm Raphael. What about you?"
Trying to contain her excitement, Strid shakes Raphael's hand, replying, "Oh! What a pretty name! I uh, really like it."
"Haha, thanks." Raphael tilts her head curiously. "So... are you going to tell me your name, or are you going to make me guess?"
"Oh! Right." Strid's face flushes, suddenly aware of how many people are watching—and listening to—her.
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Argentina is playing in a pair of friendlies to commemorate its World Cup success, and both games are exclusively available on Fanatiz for viewers in the US and Canada. As part of the March international break, Argentina is playing against Panama on Thursday, March 23, at the Monumental in Buenos Aires. Then, on Tuesday, March 28, Argentina will take on Curacao in Santiago del Estero. Both games kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
This pair of friendlies is only available via pay-per-view on Fanatiz. The streaming service is providing a bundle of both games, in addition to a seven-day free trial on Fanatiz. That bundle costs $29.99. In this bundle, Fanatiz will broadcast the two games live and ‘Porteros de Selección,’ a docuseries about each of the Argentina World Cup winners.
The two games, though, are available in three ways for viewers in Canada and the United States. Fans can watch in English, Spanish or with no commentary at all, instead listening to crowd noise. Argentina’s support was rapturous at the World Cup, it should be the same when the side plays its first games back in Argentina since lifting the trophy after beating France.
Many of those World Cup stars are back in the squad for this pair of friendlies. Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Emiliano Martinez, Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez will all feature for La Abilceleste.
Argentina friendlies exclusively on Fanatiz
The only way to see these celebrations, though, is through the PPV option on Fanatiz. Argentina’s games could give potential new subscribers a view into what Fanatiz is like. The coverage on the services does include beIN SPORTS in a cost-effective way. That way, you can watch competitions such as Messi in Ligue Un or South American teams in Copa Libertadores.
Or, the Argentina interest could lead new fans to the Argentine Primera Division, the top flight in Argentina. Fanatiz offers the Argentine league in English- and Spanish-language.
Subscriptions to Fanatiz after the seven-day free trial with this PPV bundle are $9.99 per month.
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It is impossible to explain all technical details about WOTAN MONITORING on this website. Read here the most frequently asked questions and don't hesitate to contact us for more informations.
What can be monitored by WOTAN?
WOTAN MONITORING contains around 600 configured Check templates. Thanks to our comprehensive Template System, generic Check routines and close cooperations with our customers, new templates are added all the time.
A short extract:
Network & Hardware: 3PAR, 3Ware, Alcatel, Brocade, Cisco, D-Link, Dell, EMC, EtherBox, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, KEMP, MODBUS, NetApp, Printer of many manufacturers, QNAP, Rittal, SUN, UPS,
TCP, UDP, VoIP, SNMP, NTP, …... more
Systems: AIX, HP, Linux, Novell, OS400, SUN, Unix, VMWARE, ...
Windows: DHCP Server, Disk u. File Checks, Active Directory, Memory & Paging, Performance, Registry, Scheduled Tasks, Time, Windows Log, Processes, Windows Services, Exchange Server
Applications: APX, Citrix, Exchange Server, E-Mail, JMX, Lotus Notes, Movex, Nessus,SharePoint, SysLog, XEN,
SAP: System Checks, Processes and Jobs, EndToEnd Monitoring, Change Management, more
Business Processes: Business Processes from a user's point of view, more
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How do I start WOTAN MONITORING?
A virtual Appliance is quite easy to install. You simply download an image from our website, start it within your virtual environment, assign an IP address and start Wotan Web GUI with the delivered URL.
WOTAN comes with a set of tools, making the first configuration of the system quite easy. Nevertheless, based on our longtime experience we recommend to configure WOTAN MONITORING with the help of our experts. We assure you that this will save you time and money. Besides basic configuration our employees can also realize your individual requirements on a monitoring system.
Depending on the size of your IT-Infrastructure you can not only implement a complete Monitoring System, including the monitoring of hundreds of devices and servers but also have a system, that is configured based on your personal requirements. All this we can offer you just within 1-5 workshop days.
This includes training of your employees, the implementation of roles and individual dashboards, the configuration of SLA Reports, the use of Wotan Wiki and the creation of emergency manuals.
How can I alert via SMS?
Sending notifications via SMS requires a SMS Modem. If you already have a SMS Modem and it is available via LAN you only have to configure it in WOTAN's system settings. Afterwards, contacts can be alerted via sms.
Can I acknowledge an Alert via SMS?
Yes you can. Just answer to the source address. Only insert the four-digit ID from the original SMS.
Can I try WOTAN MONITORING?
Yes you can
- you can register on this website and try out our Demo Server with its predefined Dashboards and even create individual Dashboards,
- watch some Video Tutorials for configuration details,
- aks for a live presentation or an evaluation version to get to know our WOTAN Appliance within your IT-Environment.
Why does WOTAN uses Icinga as its Monitoring Engine?
GHI managed Nagios respectively Icinga projects within different companies for a long time. Over the years we implemented quite a lot features and applications ourselves, what results to the WOTAN MONITORING Appliance. Icinga still remain one of the most comprehensive Monitoring engines and is maintained by a great community. Therefore, we are still convinced of Icinga's high stability, great scalability, large community and its constant development.
How do I generate SLA Reports?
That's really easy. You just have to group a set of existing services and define the required threshold.
From this point on you can create a report whenever you want and over every time-period you require. Furthermore, reports can be created regularly and automatically with the WOTAN Report Scheduler. Reports can be generated daily, weekly, ..., or annually. Those reports are saved on a network share or locally. Furthermore, they can be sent per Email as soon as they are available.
What's the WOTAN Alerting and Escalation Management Server?
The WOTAN Alerting and Escalation Management Server has been developed independently of WOTAN MONITORING and can be used stand-alone as well. Windows and Linux Agents are available to use alerting and escalation management for all kind of further applications and requirements.
Even large and complex on-call schedules can be managed easily thanks to an integrated Contact Catalog, Holiday-Calendars, different calendar views and various automation tools.
What's about permission management?
WOTAN MONITORING contains a flexible role system to manage user access even for large companies. Roles do not only limit access for users, but are also used to assign individual Dashboards to individual groups of users.
You can even control the execution of particular commands (acknowledge, downtime, ...) to individual Checks.
Can I login with my Active Directory Account?
Yes, WOTAN can be configured to authenticate against Active Directory.
Furthermore, it is possible to assign AD groups to WOTAN roles. This means that you can manage WOTAN permissions completely in your Active Directory.
How many WOTAN appliances can I use?
As many as you want.
Can I combine several WOTAN appliances in one Dashboard?
Yes, every Dashboard Widget can be configured to work with a particular WOTAN appliance or even with multiple appliances.
E.g.: The Problems Dashboard displays not only current incidents of one WOTAN but of all your running WOTAN appliances.
How often do I get Updates and how can I install them?
Security Updates are provided on a regular base. Once or twice a year larger upgrades are released containing new features and other improvements. Upgrades to fix critical security issues are also always published via E-Mail.
Release upgrades are including operating system upgrades as well. Therefore, you do not have to install or upgrade anything on operation system level. It is not necessary for WOTAN to have Internet access, all upgrades can be installed locally.
Does Wotan need to be online for an Update?
No, updates can be downloaded from our support center and can be installed locally.
How does Wotan save my passwords?
WOTAN provides an integrated Password Safe to store critical information encrypted.
What can I do, if a required check is missing?
Ask our our Support Team. Most requirements can be met by creating a new template with one of our existing checks. Even if the check does not exist at all, it's very likely that our support team is implementing it for you.
That's our way to create this large Check template database.
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For how long is my license valid?
A WOTAN license is granted for one year.
Beside my license fee are there any additional cost?
There are no additional costs for the use of the WOTAN Appliance. If you want to order a workshop, individual extensions or special hardware (environmental sensors, SMS Modem) please contact us!
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I was attempting to take screenshots of their four spell books, but that got boring; instead, I'll provide you with a sense of what they feel like:
Zeptepi, the Holy Priest, is all light and magic. She is golden and pure, but the golden light comes at a cost, from the shadows. She is constantly battling the light and dark forces, and it takes much skill and faith to keep the two in balance. The dark forces are also very pure and powerful, and necessary to keep al things in harmony. Zep has a rare gift of faith, but faith that came through pain.
Matty, as Restoration Shaman, when healing she draws from the power of water--we are all water babies, and this is probably why restoration shamans, when they're skilled, are desired--there is something natural and effective about their healing spells. Of all of the healers, she is the only one who can bring herself back to life; Zep can heal through her passing from one world to the next, and Momo can bring back others in battle, both extremely useful healing arts, but it is only a shaman who can come back to this world on her own.
Luperci, as Holy Paladin, is very much like Zeptepi, but her balancing force is the protection or retribution nature of righteousness. She does not perceive she is fighting her own demons from within, as Zep is, but fighting over-zealous self-righteousness, which may be indeed the worst of inner turmoil. Once Luperci recognizes her own battles, she will become more skilled in both healing and protection. Retribution--that never came easily for her. Zealotry is not in her nature.
Momokawa, as Restoration Druid, uses her natural ancestral powers to heal others, but sometimes becomes lackadaisical in her care of herself. Her free-spirited nature would absolutely prefer to go off and pet centaurs and dryads, but alas, sometimes resentfully, pulls herself back in focus to heal others through the smoke, fire, and blood. She has no intentions of being the bear, protecting others. But, using the powers of the sun and moon in her owlkin form pleases her. She is a young druid, to be certain, and has much to learn. Theme song: Wounds/Beautiful Girls | <urn:uuid:c5f250f3-3a92-4438-b38a-041c236d550b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wowsugar.blogspot.com/2012/05/bedside-manners.html | 2023-09-27T11:52:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.975257 | 487 |
The best watch for firefighters isn’t hard to find. All you need is a timepiece that can withstand a beating. To help narrow your search, we have reviewed 6 such watches.
Table of Contents
You probably know them as people who put out fires, but firefighters save lives in all sorts of settings. To do this, they wear a range of protective gear. As you know, their timepieces need to be able to handle a beating. They also need to be water-resistant and comfortable.
If they’re made from a thick type of plastic, they’ll be able to handle the heat to a large degree. With this description in mind, you might have a couple of watches in mind that would make great firefighter pieces – let’s get to work.
G-Shock is legendary for its durable timepieces. The brand is Navy SEAL approved, so firefighters can easily use their pieces. The Mud-Master is especially renowned as a great watch for firefighters. This is as it comes with an ultra-thick resin body; scratches will never be an issue. Although thick, the resin is soft. This results in it being very comfortable.
There is sapphire crystal on the G shock firefighter. It is the toughest out there, so good luck trying to dent it. Truly, the combination of resin and sapphire makes the GWG-1000 indestructible.
As a part of your job, you’ll be in very hot settings. The Mud-Master can record a range of temperatures. It can read up to 60 C which is impressive. The device can read up to -10 C too. Not only does it come with a temperature sensor, but it also has an altimeter. If you don’t know what an altimeter is, it reads how high you are off the ground.
The Mud-master is water-resistant. It can handle some serious depths as it’s resistant up to 660 feet (200 meters). You can dive with it, but not continuously. The device is unfortunately not ISO 6425 certified.
As it’s a G-Shock, it’s not surprising to see a solar powered mechanism. Sunlight powers its Japanese quartz movement.
If you’re about to save someone in a dim setting, knowing that the backlight on the timepiece being almost torch-like is great.
Of course, you’ll always be on time. Atomic timekeeping is available. This means the GWG-1000-1A3 syncs to atomic clocks through radio waves. The watch also reads the time in multiple time zones – there are 29 as of now.
Whether you’re a firefighter or not, a compass is always useful. You’ll love to know that the digital compass on the Mud Master is in-depth.
What makes it special:
Its atomic timekeeping
The Most Durable!
SUUNTO is a brand acclaimed for producing pieces fit for the outdoors. Along with our G-shocks, it’s no surprise that the Alpha is one of our top picks for durability. It’s the most durable entry on our list. It comes with a premium sapphire window – you’ll find it very hard to get scratches on it. Around its window is a stainless steel bezel. It’s not just any stainless steel – It is knurled, so it will withstand all kinds of beatings. As it’s textured, it’s fun to rub against your fingers.
Its strap is not resin but nylon. Nylon is a fabric, so it’s normal for it to get wet. But the nylon on the Traverse ALPHA was treated to be repellent.
As it was made for the outdoors, there is a premium GPS on the device. Although it’s not helpful for a firemen, the timepiece records wherever you take shots on its map. This helps you find the best area to hunt in. Yes, it does this automatically.
Firemen don’t just work in the city. There may be a fire on the outskirts of town. If you’re in the wilderness and are lost, you’ll love its breadcrumb feature. The ALPHA makes note of where you were before your trip started, creating ‘breadcrumbs’ for you to follow.
The olive green version is our favourite – you’ll be camouflaging the best. However, you can pick the device up in a multitude of colours. There is a rose gold one that looks especially good.
Did we mention that you get a NATO strap? The straps are a breeze to wear as there are no holes for you to latch pins into. Time is money, so you’re in good hands.
If you’re expecting water resistance, it won’t disappoint. It can handle 330 feet (100 meters). Its stainless steel and NATO strap keep it waterproof.
European watches are known to last the longest, especially Swiss ones. A lot of craftsmanship goes into their design. You’ll love to know that the Alpha SUUNTO is from Finland. SUUNTO’s timepieces are known to last a while.
It works with a battery. The Alpha’s battery needs to be fully charged every 2 weeks.
So, how big is it? Its case is 1.96 inches (50 mm).
What makes it special:
Its thorough GPS
The Best For Small Wrists!
Just like how the Mud-Master is legendary, the Iron Man is as well. The Classic 100 is a pretty small watch. Its case stretches 1.49 inches (38 mm) across. Being a firefighter, you’re always on the move. So, having something weighing your wrist down is not going to be comfortable.
Once again, you’re looking at a device made from resin. This shouldn’t be a surprise as it is known to be durable. The thickness of the resin in the Ironman 100 is good but is not the best – it doesn’t hold a torch to the G-shocks we ran through.
The glass on its window is acrylic. It’s tougher than mineral. However, it’s not as resistant as sapphire.
Being a firefighter, you have to regularly clock your hours. To make this easier, it is widely done in military time. The Ironman offers the time in a 24-hour feature.
When in dim settings, its indigo dial will read the time in the dark. That being said, it’s not as bright as the backlights on the entries already discussed.
If you’re looking for a water-resistant piece, the Ironman Classic 100 is the one for you. It can withstand 330 feet (100 meters) underwater. Timex says that it can handle serious swimming but not snorkeling and diving. As its body is made from resin, waterproofing is not a problem. Nothing will stick to it, even smoke and dust.
We have to say, the button placement on it is really good. There are 5 and we found that they’re superbly tactile.
It is Japanese quartz. For firefighters, quartz pieces are the best. They come with the least parts, so they’re the most reliable. Being on time is a huge part of the job, which you’ll have covered. But is it solar powered? The answer’s no.
What makes it special:
Its small case.
There’s another G-Shock on our list because the brand is so good. The GA-700 is darker than its sibling. This helps you camouflage better. You don’t have to be a firefighter to find this useful – any hunter would.
It is made from strong resin. This allows it to be shock and vibration resistant. Just like its counterpart, the resin on it is on the softer side. It is not as big as the Mud-Master. The GA-700 has a 2.07 inch (52.8 mm) case, while its brother has a 2.20 inch (56.1 mm) one.
The glass on it is not sapphire. You’re getting mineral instead. It’s not as resistant, but it does a good job. As the timepiece contains so much resin, worrying about its dial being damaged won’t be an issue.
It can handle quite a bit of water. It is water-resistant up to 660 feet (200 meters). But you can’t dive with it. The GA-700 is not ISO certified. When you’re submerged, you’ll easily be able to read it. It comes with a powerful LED backlight.
Unlike its sibling, it is not solar powered. G-shock is known for its solar-powered pieces, so we’re disappointed. A regular battery charges its Japanese quartz movement. Not only is it not solar-powered, but it doesn’t come with atomic timekeeping either.
The device has various features. One of our favourite things about it is the ability to read the time in 30 different time zones.
What makes it special:
It is great for blending in.
We think its red and black colourway go well together. The red on it was placed strategically, making the 9144 B-R-B look futuristic. Its case is made from a zinc alloy. This lets it handle more scratches than usual. It also makes it glossy which is something anyone would want.
If you look at its strap, you’ll notice that it’s leather. The leather on it is high-quality, so it looks elegant. Unfortunately, the material isn’t very durable. It also easily gets wet. You’ll see red stitching on the band. This gives the illusion of a hand-stitched strap, which you only see in premium devices.
It is water-resistant. Can it handle a lot of water? Not really – it is only resistant up to 100 feet (30 meters). Naviforce says that a couple of splashes is all it can handle.
You’ll always be on top of your schedule with the timepiece. It has an impressive 8 digit display. This lets it read the day, date, week, month, year, second, minute, and hour.
It is a digital watch that comes with an analog display. The hand on it is luminous. Not only are its hands luminous, but there is a backlight on it which is quite bright.
It doesn’t come with a digital compass – you will see the directions plastered on its dial. They’re engraved, so they won’t fade.
The device is Japanese quartz. There are thousands of quartz movements out there, but we don’t know the specific movement on it. We do know that the one on the Naviforce is super reliable, though.
The watch comes in all sorts of designs. The black and red will help you camouflage the best, though. There is a gold variant that’s pretty eye-catching.
It’s big but not as big as many of the entries on our list. Its case stretches 1.77 inches (45 mm) across.
What makes it special:
Its zinc alloy case.
If you want a firefighter watch that will grab a lot of attention, the SK1029 is for you. To begin with, it has a body full of dark and bright blue spots. Its dial reads the time on a neon green digital display. The blue and green go well together, making the piece the easiest to read from across the room.
It can read both 24-hour and 12-hour time. As you know, having access to military time works great when logging activity.
The device is made from resin, though not entirely. The strap on it is rubber. Having a rubber strap is great because the material is extremely waterproof. If you’re in a dusty setting, dirt won’t collect on your timepiece. Rubber is also more comfortable than resin. Of course, the device is durable.
Speaking of durability, we have to talk about its window. There is mineral glass in place. The mineral on the SK1029 can especially handle a beating. Gosasa says that the glass on it was made to withstand different kinds of pressures – we believe them.
It is water-resistant up to 165 feet (50 meters). It’s not a diver’s watch, but its water resistance is fair for fire department watches – all you need is a device that can handle some serious dunks.
It has a powerful LED backlight. Considering that its digital markers are neon green, they light up very well.
You’re looking at a big firemen watch. Its case stretches 2.12 inches (54 mm) across. If you have smaller wrists, keep its size in mind.
As the device is digital, it also comes with many features. You get a stopwatch, calendar, dual-time display, and alarm.
Yes, there is a dual-time feature on it. It won’t be the first thing you notice but around its lime green digital markers are gold-like Arabic numerals.
What makes it special:
It reads military and analog time.
Check out our other top watches
If you were looking for the best watches for firefighters, make sure to consider our picks. We firmly believe the G-shock Mud-man is the best choice for you. Not only does it come jam-packed with features but it’s one of the most durable entries we reviewed. It looks chic too. In terms of the other watches, the top few come neck-in-neck with each other. | <urn:uuid:8a12fa56-c02a-4ab1-9308-f35d654a83fe> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wristwatchpro.com/best-watch-for-firefighters/ | 2023-09-27T12:12:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.956576 | 2,904 |
09 Jan IoT spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2020 on hardware investment
New research sees Internet of Things (IoT) spending growing by nearly 16% by 2020 driven by hardware investments, primarily by manufacturers.
The Journal reported on the release of the “Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide” by International Data Corp.(IDC).
The IDC report found that IoT spending will reach $1.29 trillion worldwide by 2020, representing a 15.6% compound annual growth rate between 2015 and 2020.
As improvements in sensor technology continue, IDC sees much of IoT spending going towards hardware, which comprises the largest spending category throughout the forecast.
IDC predicts hardware spending will reach nearly $400 billion by 2020. The bulk of hardware purchases will be comprised of modules and sensors that connect endpoints to networks.
And while hardware spending will dominate spending over the next five years, it will be slower growing compared to other categories like services and software.
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I Just Ate The Best Meal Of My Life…
Last night some friends took me out for what was literally the best meal of my entire life.
I enjoyed a rare (yes, I said rare) filet from an amazing chophouse in Dallas where my husband and I are on business.
It was that simple. Grass fed beef and mushrooms. No veggies, no salad… no appetizer. Nothing green, leafy, juiced, dehydrated, or otherwise fitness-flared.
Now, I very, very rarely get steak…
When I do, I only want to eat grass-fed beef: hormone-free, super healthy, organic, no grains.
And at this delicious restaurant, I was able to enjoy beef from a local ranch here in Texas.
How To Find Delicious Grass-Fed Beef
It’s not hard to find grass fed beef.
Tons of farms and ranches sell their meat from “Grass-Fed Cows”.
I fall for it – and avoid any beef that isn’t labeled ‘grass-fed’.
But did you know that not all grass fed beef is being advertised properly?
I’ve been doing some digging, and I found out that while almost all cattle eat grass… not ALL cattle die on grass.
That’s right – some cattle eat grass and then die eating GRAINS.
That’s because the grains fatten up the cows and produce the marbled type beef that people just love.
So if you’re avoiding grains; avoid ‘fake’ grass fed beef.
Why Should You Choose “Grass-Fed” Beef?
There are numerous reasons why we should choose grass-fed beef.
Number one: it’s natural.
Cows really aren’t into grains.
As a matter of fact: Grains Make Cows Sick.
Animals that are normally a healthy pH7 acidity drop to a deadly pH4 acidity because of the bacteria they eat due to grains.
In order to speed up the fattening of the cows, they’re administered hormones and antibiotics to keep them alive.
Just don’t eat sick cows, okay?
What Is “Real” Grass-Fed Beef?
Real “Grass-Fed Beef” is from a cow that’s fed exclusively on their mother’s milk and grass. Period.
Milk and Grass. Milk and Grass. Simple as that.
Because grass-fed cows have a healthy pH7 balance in their bodies, they have a healthy fat balance of Omega-3’s and Omega-6 fatty acids.
Don’t eat grain-finished beef.
Humans… and even pets, live longer eating organic, free-range poultry and grass-fed, hormone-free beef.
In fact, this is where I go for all my GF beef, nitrate-free jerky, ground beef and bison, sausage, lamb, etc.
It’s US Wellness Meats – the prices are awesome and you can do it all online!
US Wellness Meats is run by a 5th generation farmer, John Wood.
He grew up seeing cattle grass-fed, then confined and grain-fed for their final four months.
About 17 years ago, he began raising animals on a 100% forage diet and the taste was outstanding.
In North America, this was the traditional method until the 1950’s, when farmers took animals off of their natural diet and began using grain to fatten the animals up.
It’s no wonder with the unnatural farming methods, hormones, and GMO’s that our food is bigger, but not better!
For juicy, tender meats – go here and order these amazingly high-quality and delicious meats.
Seriously, my friend.
Go get yourself some quality meats. They don’t just taste great, but get them because they are better for you.
Best yet, the best food you’ll ever taste is high in quality, but not necessarily high in price.
Go order your grass-fed beef, lamb, free-range poultry, bison, at stellar prices here.
It’s been a couple days since I asked my email newsletter subscribers to read this blog and the response has been incredible.
I try to answer EVERY email you send me…
Here’s a great one I replied to this morning.
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The new and returning original series coming to Netflix this month :
In each hour-long episode, 3 souped-up “sleeper” cars, tinkered with and lovingly laboured on go head to head with one of the world’s most sought-after supercars. Don’t believe a 1984 Honda CRX can beat a Ferrari California? Or a 2011 Pontiac minivan will leave a Porsche GT3 in its rear-view mirror? There is a whole subculture which begs to differ.
Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music into an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. The all-star guest lineup includes Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Michael J. Fox, David Chang, Ike Barinholtz, Chelsea Peretti, The Muppets, Kumail Nanjiani, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Goldblum, Sacha Baron Cohen, Nick Kroll, Post Malone, Chris Hardwick, and Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious all star.
Chef's Table: Pastry
This four-part series goes inside the lives and kitchens of the world's most renowned international pastry chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and takes a unique look at their life, talent, and passion, from their piece of culinary heaven.
Lost In Space
Lost in Space is a Netflix Original dramatic and modern reimagining of the classic 1960’s science fiction series. Set 30 years in the future, colonization in space is now a reality, and the Robinson family is among those tested and selected to make a new life for themselves in a better world. But when the new colonists find themselves abruptly torn off course en route to their new home they must forge new alliances and work together to survive in a dangerous alien environment, lightyears from their original destination.
The Alienist, an unflinching psychological thriller set amidst the underbelly of New York City’s “Gilded Age”, follows Laszlo Kreizler, a brilliant and obsessive “Alienist” in the controversial new field of treating mental pathologies, who holds the key to hunting down a never-before-seen ritualistic killer murdering young boys. Dakota Fanning and Luke Evans also star.
Kevin James: Never Don't Give Up
Kevin James, one of the most successful stand-up artists and comic actors of today, returns for his first stand-up comedy special in 17 years. Using his signature comedic timing and hilarious observations that successfully highlight the absurdity in everyday situations, James touches upon a myriad topics including awkward fan photos, how encores in the entertainment industry are insincere, annoying food allergies and the unique abilities (or lack thereof) that his children possess.
Enissa Amani: Ehrenwort
With her subtle sense of humour and her wonderfully provocative punch lines, the Iranian-born German-Persian conquered the country's biggest stand-up stages in no time at all. Fans love her targeted taboo breaks and on January 8th they witnessed the live-taping of her new show in the iconic St. Pauli Theater on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn. Enissa Amani: Ehrenwort was compiled exclusively for Netflix. | <urn:uuid:f07a47bc-c4e4-4e9b-969b-20e3fa6d3868> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www-dev.entertainment.ie/on-demand/recommendations/new-netflix-originals-april-2018-225176/ | 2023-09-27T13:03:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.897384 | 722 |
Being at home these last few months has had some positives, including more time for my kids to get back in the kitchen cooking dinner! This is something we started years ago (as I shared in my first installment in this series), but every so often life gets busy and something’s gotta give, so we “fall off the wagon” in this department. But, not long after the world shut down, I reinstated their responsibility to choose and cook dinner once a week, and it’s been GREAT!
Having your kids be completely in charge of a meal helps them build confidence and also learn a super important life skill. How can they eat healthy as adults if they don’t even know how to use the stove? Or the oven? So, ask the tweens and teens in your life to choose a meal from the following ideas, get them the ingredients, and get started! Your kitchen might be a mess when they are done, but I PROMISE the outcome will be worth it in the end.
How to Teach Your Kid to Cook
Doing is learning when it comes to cooking in the kitchen! But if you aren’t sure where to start, then you’ll love Camp Kitchen, a downloadable, at-home “camp” with five themed cooking days including all the recipes, structure, and shopping lists you’ll need to breeze right through a variety of fun meals with your kids. Developed by our very own Kiran (food blogger and mom of four), this PDF would be the perfect jumping-off point to get your kids comfortable in the kitchen and asking for more!
10 Easy Dinners Your Tweens and Teens Can Make
8. Creamy (Whole-Wheat) Mac and Cheese -> add frozen peas for a complete meal.
10. Tortilla Soup
Does your middle (or high) schooler already cook dinner for you and have some go-to favorite recipes? If so, please share in the comments! I’d love to hear. :) | <urn:uuid:a143eab9-6c11-4842-b4a4-5062facac33d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/10-dinners-your-middle-schooler-can-make-for-summer-part-2/ | 2023-09-27T12:48:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.946336 | 421 |
My picky 3-year-old wouldn’t even think about touching a piece of sushi until the first time she saw us making it at home (with brown rice of course).
We had allowed our older daughter to be up on a chair at the counter with her own cutting board, bamboo mat, chopsticks, and fun little soy sauce dish (she already knew she liked vegetable sushi). Of course her little sister wanted to do the same, but we told her she couldn’t “make” any sushi unless she ate it. And what do you know…once our child (who barely even eats veggies in the first place) gave it a fair chance she actually liked it.
I didn’t know if I should have been more shocked that she ate the sushi or the vegetables! She does love to “dip” her food so I am guessing the soy sauce aspect had something to do with it.
I do want to make sure I share that (especially if this is your first time making sushi) it can take some time to get the hang of it, and it also requires a lot of chopping. It can also make a little bit of a mess particularly if kids are involved. So we definitely like to reserve this event for a special occasion or weekend activity, but think it is worth the effort for such a fun and unique experience.
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This article provides information on how to live stream Malta vs North Macedonia in the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Tuesday 12 September 2023.
North Macedonia were held Italy to a 1-1 draw over last weekend, which was a brilliant result for Blagoja Milevski’s team, especially given that they suffered back-to-back crushing defeats in June. First, they lost 3-2 to Ukraine, before being smashed 7-0 by England.
Now, given that the Lynxes’ remaining fixtures are Ukraine (A), Italy (A) and then England (H), if they harbour any hopes of gatecrashing the top two spots, this is surely must win.
Malta, meanwhile, lost 2-1 in Skopje in the reverse fixture on matchday one, but haven’t even scored a goal subsequently, beaten 2-0 by Italy, 4-0 by England and then 1-0 against Ukraine last time out.
Last Wednesday, Michele Marcolini’s men did enjoy a morale-boosting friendly victory over fellow-minnows Gibraltar at home.
Thus, an away win seems likely at Grawnd Nazzjonali.
Read below to find out how to live stream Malta vs North Macedonia.
Malta vs North Macedonia live streaming: Match details
Match: Malta vs North Macedonia
Competition: Euro 2024 qualifiers
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2023
Kick-off time: 19:45 (UK time)
Stadium: Ta’ Qali National Stadium
How to watch Malta vs North Macedonia online
Here are the step by step instructions to live stream Malta vs North Macedonia in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, from anywhere in the world.
1. Download & install ExpressVPN.
ExpressVPN offers all new users a free 30-day trial. That’s an unbeatable offer.
2. Once you have downloaded and installed ExpressVPN, you need to select a location.
Simply open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate country. Now sit back & watch!
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Malta vs North Macedonia on TV in the UK & USA
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In 2015 Transport Scotland announced a change in their guidance on 20mph limits which replaced the previous 2001 guidance. This both supported and advised wide- area 20mph limits. Edinburgh has been developing its implementation of 20mph limits in the city-centre and across the authority, whilst Glasgow has started its city-centre 20mph implementation.
With Edinburgh's 20mph limits going live in July, 20's Plenty for Us are delighted that the City Council is hosting what will be our first 20mph Places conference in Scotland. The event continues from our successful previous 20mph places conferences which have shared best practice and been a key factor in transport professionals, elected representatives and other organisations understanding the progress being made across the UK on implementing wide-area 20mph limits. In fact already 15.5m people live in such places where 20mph limits have been set or planned for most roads.
We are delighted that the event is also being sponsored by Transport Scotland and how this demonstrates the developing consensus for lower speed limits on community streets.
This event will feature presentations from politicians, transport planners, public health experts and road safety organisations about the lessons learned from on 20 mph schemes from around Europe, Scotland and England.
With 20mph schemes now being rolled out across Scotland this is an opportunity for officers and politicians from around the country to come and understand the opportunities of adopting schemes, and hear from experienced practitioners about the lessons learned.
We have some subsidised places for community campaigners left and also some free places for local authorities. Contact [email protected] for latest position
Who should attend:
Road Safety officers
We are delighted at the planned sessions and range of speakers. Click on the topics to download a pdf of the presentation. These include :-
Welcome - Lesley Hinds, Transport Convenor, City of Edinburgh Council
Experience from 20mph pilots and implementations
Liverpool - Engagement and the "Wisdom of crowds" - Nicola Wass, CEO, SoMo
20mph as a developing standard for urban and community streets
Police as part of the compliance process - Inspector Brian Poole, Head of Tayside Divisional Road Policing, Police Scotland
Community perspectives on area-wide 20mph limits
Conference closing address
We will have registration and coffee from 9:30 and start at 10:00. Conference will close at 16:35.
- June 08, 2016 at 10:00am – 5pm
City of Edinburgh Council
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Singapore Lead the Way of ASEAN’s Industry 4.0 Revolution
The next wave of digital disruption is rapidly changing the economy as it sweeps through the different sectors across business, communications, impacting society and the individual. While the disruptions brought by technologies are catalysts of the change, they are also the transformative element of the manufacturing sector. From the mechanization of the manufacturing and processing industry in the First Industrial Revolution to the rise of automation in the Third Industrial Revolution, technology-inspired disruptions have always been the driving force behind each successive Industrial wave.
Today, Industry 4.0 is more than just a buzzword. It signals that the world is advancing from the automation and machinery of the Third Industrial Revolution to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, via smart systems using data and machine learning; the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence. As these disruptive technologies (e.g. 3-D printing, the IoT) sweep through the manufacturing sector, the management of global supply chains and factory processes will change.
Industry 4.0: The Transformation Opportunity of ASEAN’s Manufacturing Industry
Over the years, ASEAN has seen accelerated and monumental economic growth which demonstrates its vibrant economic growth. ASEAN is expected to be the fourth-largest economy by 2030 in the world with digital transformation as the key driver behind its growth. With the accelerating pace of Industry 4.0, ASEAN is not immune to the digital transformative force brought by Industry 4.0. In fact, the deployment of technologies of the Industry 4.0 will create opportunities for ASEAN countries to go beyond conventional phases of industrial development, and unleash a world of micro-transactions.
For example, payments and logistics will undergo a revolution with the rise of blockchain technology. The advanced blockchain technology will allow small companies to interact with each other on a trusted basis despite the fact they have never met each other. A McKinsey study revealed that Industry 4.0 technology adoption would help ASEAN to capture up to US$600 billion of the US$3.7 trillion in global benefits expected from Industry 4.0 by 2025.
The Singapore Economic Development Board launched the Smart Industry Readiness Index in November 2017, with the objective to help manufacturers start on their transformation journey. Three foundational components are identified as, Process, Technology and Organisation. These components are then broken down into 8 sub-components of Operations, Supply Chain and Product Lifecycle under Process; Automation, Connectivity and Intelligence under Technology; Talent Readiness and Structure & Management under Organisation. These are subsequently incorporated into an assessment matrix which companies can use to evaluate and measure, taking no more than two days to complete.
Therefore, we can safely say that Industry 4.0 will be the primary catalyst behind the rapid growth of ASEAN’s manufacturing industry.
Singapore is Poised to Lead the Way
ASEAN countries are catching up with the pace of Industry 4.0 where member countries such as Thailand and Malaysia are rapidly developing policies and plans to integrate technologies into their manufacturing sector. As ASEAN adopts the Industry 4.0 technologies, intra-ASEAN collaboration and partnerships are crucial to ensure easier resource sharing and market expansion. Manufacturing sector is one of the key pillars of Singapore’s economy. Its manufacturing industry is the top player in many fields such as aerospace, semiconductors, chemicals and biomedical sciences. As the world’s most competitive economy, Singapore’s manufacturing industry has been gaining momentum to embrace Industry 4.0 to strengthen its competitiveness on the global stage.
Advanced technologies of Industry 4.0 have created opportunities for high-level integration of information, communication, and systems via the digitalisation and automation of manufacturing processes. As Singapore rolls out strategic initiatives in smart manufacturing, the city-state strives to not only supporting the transformation but also in contributing thought leadership and sharing best practices with the rest of the region. Furthermore, Singapore’s business environment is vibrant and conducive to the development of innovative manufacturing solutions where the government has earmarked time and money to empower Singapore’s smart manufacturing solutions.
Industry 4.0 heralds the new age of manufacturing and supply networks with greater reliability and lower costs. It offers remarkable opportunities for manufacturers to become more competitive. Productivity is expected to soar with the adoption of advanced technologies. Industry 4.0 will help Southeast Asia’s manufacturing industry to advance and reassert its reputation as the global manufacturing hub. | <urn:uuid:dd3815e7-9f1b-4ada-b2a2-4e18e4f40e19> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/regulatory-and-business/singapore-at-forefront-of-aseans-industry-4-0-revolution/ | 2023-09-27T11:40:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.919497 | 911 |
City Covenant Church Hot Meal Program
|City Covenant Church is serving up to 150 hot meals per day in the community and nearby nursing homes. They partner with Forgotten Harvest, but have many other needs to supplement the meals.|
Lynne Wasiak will be delivering donations to City Covenant Church on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
NOTE: It takes (4) #10 cans to create a meal
– Green Beans
– Collard or turnips greens in can
– Instant Mashed potatoes
– Butter or margarine
– Black pepper
– Season salt
– Meatballs (4 bags)
– Spaghetti sauce
– Brown gravy (48 oz can)
– Chicken gravy (48 oz can)
– Shredded cheese mild
– Plastic grocery bags
– Full size foil pans
– Styrofoam compartment containers
Cash is always helpful to purchase meat
Ways You Can Help
1. Sunday, December 6: Lynne will be at Faith accepting donations in between the services.
2. Order items online at Gordon Food Service at the Orchard Lake/13 Mile Farmington Hills store.
• Click HERE
• Create a HOME ORDERING account
• LOCATION = Farmington Hills, Orchard Lake
• CART NAME = Faith Covenant
• PICK UP = December 8, 2:00 – 3:00pm (they give hour windows)
• Minimum order = $30
• Inform email@example.com that there is an order in your name for pick up
3. Porch Pickup: contact Lynne and she can stop by your house to pick up your donations.
4. Give online directly to City Covenant HERE
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Peter & Ruthie Dutton are now working with 6 Thailand Covenant Churches in northeast Thailand as well as outreach programs in local Thai schools and camping ministries at the “Grace Center”, the Covenant’s church campground.
We are planning the first Covenant Church in the Caribbean, bridging the gap between with those who don’t feel welcome in a traditional church. We also lead mission trips in the Caribbean for Merge Ministries.
KICY broadcasts the good news of Jesus Christ throughout Western Alaska and the Russian Far East. Most of their annual operating budget comes from churches and individual donations.
MSU / CRU
When young men and women arrive at Michigan State University, they are all seeking life. As I minister to these young men and women, I want them to see a need for Jesus in their life, grow in their relationship with Him, and become a multiplying disciple so that when they leave college they can minister to their neighbors, coworkers and friends, just as I did to them.
Our mission is to live out and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ as cultural bridge builders to those who may not otherwise experience Jesus, those who have a false and negative view of Jesus, and those who may need help separating a relationship with Christ from religiosity. We do this through language conversation, music, support of refugees and immigrants, training on sharing love and good news in tangible ways (evangelism), outreach and cross-cultural living.
I will be serving in Sendai, Japan where I will be learning the Japanese language and building relationships in the community through which I can share the love and truth of Jesus Christ. I will be partnering with our Japanese brothers and sisters in Christ in this work of serving a nation where around only 1% of the population have a relationship with the Lord.
The Schrocks serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the areas of finance & education. They are dedicated to bringing God’s Word to the Bible-less people of the world, which transforms people’s lives through spiritual vitality, literacy, and church engagement.
DETROIT / CRU
Our mission is to give every student in Detroit a chance to know and follow Jesus. It is an incredible privilege to help this next generation know Christ, as well as to have had some students from Faith become leaders in our ministry.
Ron and Janet serve at Rain Forest International School, enabling missionaries to do their God given ministries knowing the educational needs of their children are being met. Ron teaches Algebra and is Director of Maintenance and Grounds crew while Janet is Guidance Counselor. | <urn:uuid:2f6386cf-3fe6-4cdb-891a-b78fcd0644c1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.4fcc.org/missions | 2023-09-27T13:01:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.963503 | 567 |
Latest versions of Windows 10/11 no longer support Winsock v.1.x based network communication that is used in older Windows games like Four Winds Mah Jong that utilize the DirectPlay interface (part of DirectX deprecated by Microsoft) to support simple peer-to-peer multiplayer games.
We are in the process of examining alternative ways of implementing support for multiplayer games, but for the time being, there is a free workaround available, IPXWrapper by Daniel Collins, that is likely to work well for most users, allowing IPX/SPX emulation over UDP, that makes it possible to run DirectPlay based multiplayer games over LAN on recent Windows 10 updates and Windows 11, both with 32- and 64-bit versions.
To use the wrapper with Four Winds, please do the following:
- Go to http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/and download IPXWrapper (the most recent version is 0.6.1).
- Extract the contents of the zip file in a new folder.
- Copy the four .dll files included (dpwsockx.dll, ipxwrapper.dll, mswsock.dll and wsock32.dll) under C:\Program Files(x86)\4Winds2 (or wherever you have Four Winds installed).
- Double click the .reg file directplay-win64.reg (or directplay-win32.reg if you have a 32-bit Windows) included in the wrapper package to merge the required settings in the system registry.
- Run Four Winds, and after having started a multiplayer game, choose “Internet TCP/IP Connection for DirectPlay”, or “IPX Connection for DirectPlay”, as the communication channel, when shown a list of choices. (Select the same channel also on the client side when joining a game.) Note: When using the TCP/IP channel, leave the IP address field empty when playing a game on LAN.
- If you cannot get the multiplayer games working on your LAN (practically indicated by not being able to have Four Winds games hosted on the same LAN visible in the list of available games on the client side), or if you experience any side effects because of the emulation, please check Readme.txt included in the wrapper package to see they ways of configuring it and limiting its scope of operation (typically there is no need to make any adjustments). Also, as always, please ensure that your firewall does not block Four Winds (DirectX) multiplayer games.
On older Windows operating systems (up to version 8.1 and also on earlier Windows 10 versions) DirectPlay still works fine so there is no need to use the wrapper with these versions.
IPXWrapper – Copyright (C) 2008-2017 Daniel Collins <firstname.lastname@example.org>-
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Certainly I am not the only person who was fascinated by Helen Keller when I was in school, was I? When I say fascinated, I mean that I not only read every book about her and her teacher Annie Sullivan that I could find, but that also extended to me reading other books about girls who were blind. I even taught myself the finger alphabet from the appendix of one of the books I read.
If you want to re-experience Helen Keller or introduce her to your own daughter, check out my companion post over at 5 Minutes for Books comparing the Miracle Worker play to the middle grade fiction novel Miss Spitfire.
When I heard that The Miracle Worker was returning to Broadway and was offered complimentary seats to the show so that I could review it and offer a giveaway, I trembled with excitement.
When I checked out the cast, I was even more excited. This small ensemble includes Academy-award nominee Abigal Breslin as Helen Keller; Jennifer Morrison (House, M.D.) as Kate Keller; Matthew Modine as Captain Keller; the fabulously experienced Elizabeth Franz as Aunt Ev; and Tony-nominee and screen actress Alison Pill, whose depiction of the Miracle Worker Annie Sullivan is something that you must experience.
My Amanda with Abigal Breslin
Another thing that factored strongly into my love of this production is the setting. It is showing at the Circle in the Square theater in Times Square. I’ve never seen theater in the round, and if you haven’t, I can strongly recommend it. There are no bad seats in this theater, and the fact that the stage is in the middle of the theater with no curtain to hide behind puts a high burden on the actors to really come through.
This show exceeded my expectations in every way, and even surprised me. Yes, I was familiar with Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan’s story, and it’s always inspired me. But perhaps seeing the story through the eyes of a mom is what produced this unexpected connection. The power to connect with a child and unlock language is something that we are privileged to experience every day and through every stage of our children’s lives.
But the biggest surprise for me was the laughs. Yes, this serious dramatic play had more than one line that resulted in laughter throughout the theater, which made the whole experience richer.
Great acting, a fantastic setting, a great play about an inspiring story — This revival of The Miracle Worker on Broadway has it all.
If you are able to get into New York City to see this show, please do. I took my 6th-grader Amanda with me, and she loved it too. I wasn’t sure how she would like a 2 hour dramatic play, but she did. It’s not for young children, but I’m glad to pass along Amanda’s endorsement as well.
Even better? We have a set of four tickets to give away to TWO lucky readers!
It is open to anyone, but you have to be able to get to New York City to see the show. The vouchers are good for performances on Tuesday – Thursday between now and April 29 (subject to availability).
Leave a comment to enter now! Winners will be announced here on March 20.
Earn additional entries for the following:
- Subscribe to our Feed
- Sign up for our Newsletter
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Auto Loans in Wentzville
September 10, 2015
When selecting a pre-owned vehicle, it is crucial to carefully evaluate not only your financial situation, but what you are looking for in a car and how specific features are required to meet your travel needs. There are a variety of options for vehicle type and for auto loans in Wentzville.
When viewing a used Nissan for sale or some other make and model, consider such factors as:
- How many people will routinely be present in the auto at any given time? Choose between the seating capacity of a car, truck, SUV or mini-van.
- Do you have a long commute? Or, do you travel extensively? If these apply to you, you should go for a vehicle that gets good gas mileage and cruise control.
- Do you live in an area where there is frequent inclement weather such as snow or driving rain? Selecting a 4-wheel drive will likely increase your safety, as would an ABS system.
- Is the age of the vehicle important to you?
- Do not forget to look at the mileage on the odometer.
- Are there certain features that would make your life easier and/or more pleasant? Heated seats, individual temperature controls, sunroof, extended cargo room, etc., should also be evaluated.
- Insurance rates vary depending upon the age, mileage and type of auto, so this is an additional factor in your decision.
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Water Damage and Mold Removal Rancho Cucamonga
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Office of Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the leading national higher education organization committed to improving the quality of undergraduate education, seeks a talented, self-motivated, and highly-organized individual for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Office of Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation (OCPI). OCPI leads the Association’s work in many domains, including Open Educational Resources (OER). The successful candidate will report to the Associate Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of Open Educational Resources and Digital Innovation, directly engaging in large scale research projects on the efficacy of OER in higher education settings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of Open Educational Resources and Digital Innovation, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will:
- Evaluate existing research approaches and methodologies and recommend improvements;
- Collaborate with researchers at AAC&U to design and implement educational research protocols, both quantitative and qualitative, to examine the impact and effectiveness of OER in terms of student success metrics in higher education;
- Support and mentor campuses engaging in the research protocols created at AAC&U. This includes significant project management activities, including
- Creating timelines for the completion of research activities and monitoring campus progress based upon these timelines,
- Providing interventions and assistance to ensure progress toward goals;
- Developing training materials and delivering workshops to ensure standardization of the implementation of research protocols across participating campuses; and
- Providing guidance to campuses as they navigate IRB processes;
- Monitor and collect emerging scholarship regarding OER;
- Engage in data analysis utilizing large data sets;
- Collaborate in the development of analytical reports and manuscripts as a result of this research;
- Present research at workshops and/or professional conferences when appropriate; and
- Prepare OER content for AAC&U’s web site.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
The required qualifications for the successful candidate for this Postdoctoral Research Fellow are:
- A PhD in educational research; assessment, testing, and measurement (psychometrics); educational psychology; instructional design and technology; or related field from the education domain;
- Collaborative project management experience and skills;
- Experience managing projects;
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to take direction, work independently, and work collaboratively on project-based work;
- The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in conducting and managing research in the following areas:
- Proficiency in research design and data analysis, to include one or more of the following: multivariate statistics, survey methodologies, psychometric theory, and/or mixed methods designs;
- Experience designing, creating, combining, and/or managing large datasets;
- Demonstrated ability/experience to fully execute a research project, from conceptualization through reporting of results, including the completion of IRB processes; and
- A clear understanding of and commitment to how research intersects with the values and mission of AAC&U.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Deep knowledge of the literature and research on OER.
- Strong data visualization skills.
- Qualitative research skills.
- Experience collaborating with campus institutional research or financial aid offices on research projects.
- Experience with grant writing.
- Expertise in working with the SPSS statistical software platform.
- Experience with qualitative analysis, including platforms such as QSR or NVivo.
- This position is a two-year position that begins on October 1, 2023.
- Remote/Hybrid position
- Minimal conference and meeting travel
Salary commensurate with experience; plus exceptional benefits. Please submit a résumé, a cover letter describing relevant work experience, and salary requirements to [email protected] or AAC&U, Attn: OCPI, 1818 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. The application review process will remain ongoing through August 21, 2023.
AAC&U believes that a broadly diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence as a national higher education association. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws.
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"Aaron Smith pulls no punches as he looks at the nation from its most northerly outpost, Thursday Island..."
"So many good yarns in this book… It’s gutsy, it's forthright and it’s important."
"So outrageous it makes you smile."
"The Rock is a book which should be read by everyone: by students, politicians and everyday Australians who are so removed from understanding the plight of Traditional People. How can we sit back and live with the appalling injustice in our land? Aaron you have brought this plight to our attention, now is the time for us all to begin to rectify it."
"...outspoken, bold and confronting."
"Both devastating and uplifting."
"The best summertime reading...remarkable... it's a massive recommendation from me. Aaron doesn't pull punches reflecting on our society, but he certainly doesn't pull any of the punchlines either."
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Brendan Penny is a Canadian actor who is best known for his roles in the television series Whistler, Motive, and Chesapeake Shores. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in 1978. He attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where he earned a degree in accounting. After college, he moved to Vancouver to pursue his acting career.
Brendan Penny Siblings –
Brendan Penny has two siblings: a brother named Ryan and a sister named Jennifer. Ryan is a lawyer, and Jennifer is a teacher. Brendan is close to his siblings, and they often support each other in their careers.
Ryan Penny is Brendan’s older brother. He is a lawyer who practices in Vancouver. Ryan is married and has two children. He is a very supportive brother, and he is always there for Brendan when he needs him.
Jennifer Penny is Brendan’s sister. She is a teacher who teaches elementary school in Vancouver. Jennifer is married and has one child. She is a very kind and caring sister, and she is always there to offer Brendan a helping hand.
Brendan Penny’s Siblings and His Career
Brendan Penny’s siblings have been very supportive of his career. They have attended his premieres and red carpet events, and they have always been there to cheer him on. Brendan is very grateful for their support, and he knows that he could not have achieved his success without them.
Brendan Penny is a talented actor who has had a successful career in television. He is known for his roles in Whistler, Motive, and Chesapeake Shores. He is also a loving and supportive brother, and he is very close to his siblings. | <urn:uuid:4d20d5d3-2880-4cbd-92be-1ce2dad43bc3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ab-cb.com/brendan-penny-siblings-get-to-know-brendan-penny-siblings/ | 2023-09-27T10:53:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510297.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927103312-20230927133312-00299.warc.gz | en | 0.993999 | 359 |
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