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On 4 November 2021, the CityNet Secretariat was invited to present at the International Conference-Cities under COVID-19: A Systems Perspective. The International Conference was organized by the International Science Council’s global science programme on Urban Health and Wellbeing (UHWB) and hosted by the Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China. This session aimed to bring scientist from around the world together and share experiences from different cities dealing with the pandemic situation. The conference was held online on the Zoom platform.
CityNet Secretariat Program Officer Danbee Lee presented on behalf of CityNet to share insight based on her research COVID-19 Impact Assessment & Pandemic Preparedness. In an effort to build strategic capacity for member cities against COVID-19, the research was initiated to analyze cities’ preparedness on responding to COVID-19. The report was based on the survey and questionnaire conducted by the CityNet Secretariat. The format of the questionnaire originates from the “UNDRR Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities.” The answers of 18 respondents including local governments and NGOs within the Asia-Pacific Region were analyzed thoroughly within the report. Ms. Lee pointed out the importance of exchanging best practices among cities and learning mistakes from others in order to successfully overcome the difficulties of the pandemic situation and become a more inclusive and resilient city. She also mentioned that the pandemic has created not only obstacles but also alternative opportunities for cooperation and solidarity among cities. | <urn:uuid:0d11041c-216d-4674-b592-3a1916064b74> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://citynet-ap.org/presenting-at-international-conference-cities-under-covid-19-a-systems-perspective/ | 2023-09-28T18:41:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.955854 | 310 |
By XHABIR DERALLA
Not to help a person in misfortune is an expression of inhumanity. If it’s done from a position of power, not initiating mechanisms of authority given by the citizens, then it’s both inhumanity and abuse.
The Mayor of the City of Skopje hastily dismisses people from positions in city institutions, but only when it concerns her personal interests. Nothing more.
The President of the Council of the capital city takes away or gives the microphone only when it’s in accordance with the interests of his party.
But the city of solidarity, following the apocalyptic earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, remains deaf. I’m reading that some of the council groups had immediately requested an urgent session and had even prepared a draft decision for assistance for the victims of the earthquake, with a specific proposal for financial aid in the amount of 100,000 euros to be immediately granted. But those in whose hands are the levers of power and administrative decisions – are silent. Insensitivity? There is no other word for it, and for it not to be the mildest.
I’m reading in my colleague’s report that already in the morning after the earthquake, the Editorial Office had sent a question to the Mayor, about whether the capital city would send a humanitarian response and what it would consist of. The question reads as follows: “Is the City of Skopje undertaking any activities or initiatives to help the Turkish people and Turkey?”. The question is important, and is not difficult. But has remained without an answer.
At the staff meeting, on February 6, we spoke about all the things the City could do, except to send monetary aid. Rescue teams, medical personnel, materials, medicines, points for collecting aid from people in solidarity… Countless things can be done the same day. And save human lives. To ease the suffering of those who have survived the disaster. You offer an enemy help in such misfortune, let alone a friendly country!
President Zelensky, leader of a country in a bloody war for freeing itself from the Russian aggressor, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kuleba, found the time, strength and capacities to offer help to Turkiye from Ukraine. Are Danela’s and her structure’s (party) fingers and mouth so stuck from the honey they are sunk in that nothing else in the world interests them? The question is rhetorical.
It’s not from Danela’s and her party’s pocket! It’s not from their “honey”! But on behalf of all the citizens, residence of Skopje, which was built precisely from humanitarian aid after the earthquake in 1963. I’m reading they were left without an answer. I’m not surprised. The number of unanswered questions from that structure is in three digits, in the past five years alone.
This is not good for Skopje and for the people of Skopje. It’s bad. It’s disgraceful.
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Score 35 to 1: The US has officially lost the struggle with China over the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a Chinese initiative that has now gathered contributions from Great Britain, France, etc. etc. Washington picked a completely unnecessary fight with China over the bank because they saw it as a challenge to the traditionally US-dominated IMF and Word Bank. Which it is. China, in a reverse on the West's one-time Gunboat Diplomacy in China, is demanding its place on the world stage through Checkbook Diplomacy at the expense of the United States which had dominated international finance since World War Two. Even the IMF and World Bank are joining th China-led initiative. This is an historic shift away from US hegemony. Washington has belatedly conceeded that the AIIB is a Good Idea, but only if "it works in partnership" with the US owned & operated World Bank..
Last Things: Things have gotten so bad in the Greece vs. Germany grudge match that a mere 12 hours after a two days of marathon negotiations the two sides could not even agree on what they had – supposedly triumphantly – agreed on. Greece, quite simply, is both broke and broken and Germany is going to keep kicking the Greeks until the situation improves, which is not going to happen.
Another One Bites The Dust: The US has
Bootleg Option Play: After six months of coquettish bumblilng about the timing of interest rate hikes, soft and softening US economic data may lead to the Fed trotting out QE4 instead of boosting interest rates. Someday, perhaps way in the distance, an acknowledgement will have to be made that QE's 1 -3 failed. This, in turn, should not do Draghi's attempts in the EU much good. Additional currency warfare, behind polite smiles, will continue; beggar not just the hindmost, but most likely, all.
Piece Movement: The US Army Europe (the occupation force left over from 1945) will dispatch “columns of Stryker vehicles” on a road march across Easten Europe this spring in a novel exercise designed to reassure American's allies and to piss off Putin. Win-win.
Mouths of Babes: Senator John McCain excused Netanyahu's racist diatribes during the closing hours of his re-election campaign as “just politics” and reminded reporters that politicians cannot be held to everything they say just to get elected.
Magic Act: The Republicans have a new & improved Magic Asterisk Budget, based, like its predecessor, on the irrational and disproven belief that tax cuts for the rich improve the lot of the poor and result in balanced budgets. Dishonesty on this scale is new even for the current crop of Republicans. “The simplest way to understand these budgets is to suppose that they are intended to do what they would, in fact, actually do: make the rich richer and ordinary families poorer.” And they are grounded in the equally firmly held Republican belief that they can fool the American public at least one more time. It is another “enormous, destructive con job, and you should be very, very angry.”
Healthy Caring: California has stripped Blue Shield of its non-profit status. The insurance giant has $4.2 billion in the bank and pays its CEO $5 million a year
Broken Record: February 2014 was the second warmest February on record and, despite a a couple of blizzards here and there, was part of the warmest winter on record for the Northern Hemisphere. 2014 was also the warmest calendar year on record.
Nor Any Drop: As their available supplies of water decline, San Francisco Bay Area water agencies are planning to charge more for the diminishing amount they have, in order to cover lost income from the absent water. In Nevada, it's the Gamblers verses the Mormons.
The Anthropocene: Humanity is the most powerful force on the planet, shaping the environment more than water, wind, or plate tectonics. Unless something on the scale of a giant meteor impact or massive volcanic activity intervenes, the earth will carry the geologic evidence of mankind's impact for tens of thousands if not millions of years. It is quite possible we'll attain this goal through nuclear war, but far more likely that we'll peacefully (all things are relative...) provoke sufficient global warming to change the earth beyond recognition – and beyond human habitation.
They're Baaack: NOAA confirms that El Niño has officially arrived, and is likely to boost global warming to new record levels. Simultaneously, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation reached record levels this winter and, along with El Niño could kick off a surge in global warming lasting 5 to 10 years.
Down South: The Totten Glacier in East Antarctica is melting from below as warm ocean currents reach further into Antarctic waters. The glacier acts as a stopper to restrain 538,000 square kilometers of ice from flowing into the ocean. Scientists now say that this inevitable and irreversible collapse will raise the world's oceans by 11 feet over then next couple of hundred years. Joined with the collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet – which will add its own 11 feet of sea level rise and is also now deemed to be inevitable and irreversible – the six to ten feet Greenland's melting ice cap is going to contribute becomes just a footnote.
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Watch LSU Freshman Sha’Carri Richardson Break Women’s 100m Collegiate Record
It literally looks like she's gliding.
I've watched this video over and over again and every time I see Sha'Carri Richardson breaking away from the pack it literally looks like her feet aren't even touching the ground. The LSU freshman broke the women's 100-meter collegiate record at the Division I NCAA Outdoor Championships on Saturday and you literally have to see it to believe it.
Actually, even after seeing it, it's hard to believe she was moving that fast. What's even more fascinating is that she broke an NCAA record that was set 30 years ago after celebrating early. Granted, it probably only costs her a couple of tenths of a second at most, when you're playing with speeds like this, every tenth of a second counts.
Some are saying Richardson has plenty of time to beat her own new record being that it's so early in her collegiate career. It should be noted that two records were broken with her 10.75 finish time—the world junior record and the NCAA record, which was ironically set by another LSU Tiger (sprinter Dawn Sowell) 30 years ago at 10.78.
Richardson has been very busy in the records department, with a 22.37 in the 200 meters in addition to her amazing 100m times making her the first U20 woman in world history to run the 100m in less than 11 seconds and the 200m in less than 23.4 in the same day.
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Power and Authority
Bible Text: Luke 8:22 – 56 | Speaker: Clayton Fopp | Series: Luke – A Careful History | Luke 8:22 – 56
Power and Authority
The massive power of nature
Some of you will have seen in the headlines last weekend that the Bulk Ore Carrier Stellar Daisy was lost at sea somewhere off the coast of Uruguay.
She was an enormous ship, 322 metres long, that’s over a thousand feet, she was carrying 260 thousand tonnes of iron ore,
And she was crewed by 24 men, 22 of whom, are missing, presumed lost.
It is suspected that the vessel suffered a cracked hull, and that she sank almost instantly.
So with that kind of tragedy fresh in the headlines, this week of all weeks, we can have some understanding of the very real danger they were facing.
We’ve seen that a storm can send a ship a third of a kilometre long, to the bottom of the ocean in minutes.
Jesus has power and authority over nature (v 22 – 25)
Lake Galilee sits at 200 metres below sea level. It’s the second lowest lake in the world, and so it’s susceptible to these rapid weather changes as warm and cold air move down the mountains, and all that stuff we learnt about in geography at school.
It gets so bad that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
Now, these fishermen would have experienced this kind of thing before, but clearly this incident was bad enough to make them fear for their lives, Master, Master, we’re going to drown!
But this moment that seems to signal the end for the disciples, is of no concern to Jesus. He’s happily sleeping until they wake him up.
Verse 24, He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters;
the storm subsided, and all was calm.
And then, Where is your faith?
You know how you can make a statement with a question?
So, “Who left these dirty dishes on the kitchen bench?” Maybe you’ve asked a question like that at some point in your life!
It’s a question, but it’s also a way of making a statement. “Who left these dirty dishes on the kitchen bench?” means “There are dirty dishes in my way and I want someone to move them!”
Did you know that’s what that was code for? Some free marriage enrichment here at TMB!
It’s a question that also makes a statement.
Where is your faith? says, “You should have trusted in me.”
Jesus is saying, “you needn’t have been afraid.”
You didn’t need to fear for your life because I’m right here present with you.
Of course, it makes us reflect on our faith, doesn’t it?
What would Jesus say about our faith?
Not that we can expect to be delivered from every physical danger like Jesus said the disciples should have expected, because, even for them, it was temporary. While Jesus was physically with them, inaugurating the kingdom of God through his preaching and ministry, nothing was going to happen to them which would get in the way of that.
Of course, later on, all of them would face real physical danger.
The historians think that out of the 12, probably only John lived to a ripe old age, the others were all martyred because of the message of the gospel they carried.
Faith in Jesus doesn’t mean nothing bad can happen to you.
In fact I wonder if part of the reason that Luke has included this episode in his careful history of Jesus, is because he wants us to ask ourselves if our faith in Jesus is up to the challenge of persevering in difficult times.
And the key variable about faith is not how deep it is,
Or how strongly you hold it,
Or how much you have, but the object of your faith;, who or what is your faith in.
The response: A question of identity (v 25)
End of verse 25, somewhat unsurprisingly, In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”
Some of you know that I’ve had a couple of moments in my life, in aircraft, where I’ve not been entirely sure I’m going to get out alive!
Nearly 20 years ago, I was flying to the US, and we encountered turbulence so bad that the overhead lockers were popping open and luggage was dropping on people, and the cabin crew were yelling at anyone who was out of their seat, just to lie down in the aisles and hang on!
Obviously the storm passed, after several weeks! At least that’s what it felt like, but can you imagine, what would have happened, if 30,000 feet over the Pacific, I had stood up, and rebuked the wind, telling the storm to stop?
I think 2 things would have happened. Outside the plane;, nothing at all,
And inside the plane, I imagine I would have then spent the rest of the flight restrained in flexi-cuffs!
And if that seems like a fair enough response if I tried to calm the storm, spare a thought for Jesus’ disciples, because not only does Jesus say that,
But what he demands actually happens!
How would you respond to that?
And in the Old Testament, it was pretty clear who exercised power and authority over the winds and the water
It was God!
Yahweh, the creator God, who controlled the winds,
Yahweh who could quiet the waters.
So just one example of many, Psalm 89
You, Yahweh, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
9 You rule over the surging sea;
when its waves mount up, you still them.
“Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him
This too, is a question that makes a statement.
Since Jesus can do this, it says something about his identity.
What they’ve just witnessed makes a massive statement about Jesus’ identity.
That’s why they ask in fear and amazement.
We might think that since the storm has passed, there’d be no need for fear!
I have another near death story, as it happens from another family holiday when I was a teenager!
Perhaps I should stop taking holidays!
But we were on a boat in Thailand, and we got caught in weather so bad that waves were breaking over the top of the boat, and we all had to go up on to the top deck and put on our life jackets.
But again, we survived, and when we got back to shore, as people got off the ferry, they bent down and kissed the ground! So pleased were they to be on dry ground.
At that moment when everyone stood on the jetty, there was no more fear.
That had passed. Nobody still thought they were going to die that day.
The fear and amazement of the disciples, is not fear at the storm, but fear of being in the presence of the one spoken about in the Psalms,
They are face to face with God Almighty.
Luke doesn’t leave it there, though, does he?
The demonstration of Jesus’ power and authority escalates.
Jesus has power and authority over evil (v 26 – 39)
Jesus has power and authority also over evil.
So the boat journey across the lake continues, no doubt with the disciples staring wide-eyed at each other, and maybe even pulling out their Gideons New Testament and Psalms to check, yes, what we just saw really is the work of God!
But they arrive at the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee
Notice the double geographic reference.
This is where we are,
This is where we’re not.
We’re in Gentile territory, We’re not in Jewish territory anymore.
But no sooner has Jesus got his feet on the beach, than he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town
And the description is, almost in-human, isn’t it?
Living among the dead,
Chained hand and foot,
Kept under guard, .
Out in the solitary places
It’s a picture of broken humanity.
This is not how life was meant to be.
He doesn’t look like someone made in God’s image, the pinnacle of all creation.
And the reason for this is because he is possessed by demons.
Now, storms, we’re familiar with!
Sickness and death which come up in the next section, we know about them, but demon possession is probably not something that we’re too familiar with, so let me say three things.
Firstly, probably most of us have no difficulty accepting that there is real, personal evil in the world, and if there is a spiritual realm, this sort of stuff is a possibility.
Second thing, is that the picture of spiritual opposition in the gospel accounts is much more active than what we tend to see, but if Jesus really is God’s king come to establish God’s kingdom, and bring an end to sin and evil, then wouldn’t we expect a massive upswing in opposition from the forces of evil that are about to get obliterated?
Wouldn’t we expect Jesus to come up against this kind of spiritual activity, as he begins the work of bringing about God’s eternal kingdom?
This is the last chance these spirits think they have.
They’re going to make as much noise,
And wreak as much havoc,
And spoil as much of God’s good creation as they can.
It seems entirely natural that Jesus would see a lot more of this than we do.
And thirdly, it would be a mistake to say “Well today we just understand that this is all illness, which can be cured by medicine.
Remember Luke, our historian is a doctor! And right in this chapter, he distinguishes between sickness, and demon possession, as does Jesus!
It’s a particular type of cultural arrogance, to think that we understand what happened back then, much better than those who were actually there!
So let’s come back to the story.
Look at verse 28, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” 29 For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man.
There’s a recognition of Jesus’ authority, falling at his feet. He knows the answer to the disciples’ question, Who is this?
Neil Marten was a long-serving and popular member of the British parliament from the 50s through to the 80s, and he used to like telling the story of a time when he took a group of constituents from his electorate through the Palace of Westminster.
And at one point the group suddenly came across Lord Hailsham, the Lord Chancellor, fully kitted out in all the paraphernalia of that high office,
And Hailsham saw Neil Marten and greeted his friend with a booming voice, “Neil!”
And instantly all of Marten’s constituents dropped to their knees, kneeling before him!
It’s a bit like that here! Almost an involuntary recognition.
The demons know exactly who Jesus is.
They know he has authority over them.
They are powerful, yes, and they are many, but they are compelled to acknowledge Jesus’ authority.
A legion was originally a Roman military unit made up of a thousand soldiers. Probably the term is not being used literally here, but the point is, there were many demons.
So we might be tempted to think that if ever there was going to be a close fight between Jesus and the forces of evil, that this would be it.
Sometimes Christians talk as if that’s always how the battle between Jesus and the spiritual forces of evil works. Like come kind of closely matched fight that could go either way.
But look what happens when Jesus meets an uncountable number of powerful demons.
They beg Jesus, not to do to them what they’re absolutely convinced he’s able to.
Back in February, when Anthony Mundine and Danny Green faced off at the Adelaide Oval, imagine the surprise if Mundine had climbed into the ring, and fallen down at Danny Green’s feet, and begged for mercy!
It would be a dead giveaway, of a massive power imbalance, wouldn’t it?
Which is what happens here.
3 times, verse 28, verse 31, verse 32, the demons beg Jesus, initially not to send them to the abyss, the ultimate and eternal destination of the devil and his evil forces, and then finally, they beg to be allowed into the pigs.
33 When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
This is the point where preachers are obligated to make a joke about devilled ham! But I will refrain.
And besides, it’s pretty serious, isn’t it? Little wonder that the people looking after the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside,
Some of us, will find this hard to take.
Doesn’t Jesus care about animals?
What about the people who owned the pigs?
Why couldn’t Jesus have just banished the demons without letting them go into the pigs?
Well, Luke doesn’t give us the answers to those questions, does he?
But obviously Jesus thinks it’s better that the pigs are lost and the man saved. I mean, even the most ardent pig lover would find it hard to argue that the pigs should have been saved, rather than the man.
And maybe the community is better off anyway, now that the man isn’t violent and out of control, maybe that’s worth the cost of the pigs.
But our questions aren’t answered, because Luke’s priority is to show the absolute power and authority that Jesus has over evil, even the massed forces of evil, that have been so destructive,
Up until this point.
But also, remember the double geography lesson in the opening verse?
We’re outside of Israel,
We’re among the people of the world,
People like us.
The good news of Jesus is not just good news for the Jews. All of humanity benefits from the message of the kingdom of God that Jesus brings.
The response: a statement of identity (v 34 – 39)
Well it’s a remarkable transformation, the man is soon sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind and the people were afraid verse 39
Just like in the first episode, it might seem to us that the reason to be afraid has passed! The crazy man who’s possessed by multiple evil spirits, is no longer a danger!
Even the possessed pig herd is gone.
Why is fear the response here?
Well they knew all too clearly the power and might of these evil spirits.
And they’ve just been utterly obliterated by Jesus.
Jesus has power and might far greater than anything they’ve ever encountered before.
Verse 37, Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with, fear. So he got into the boat and left.
Jesus can be uncomfortable.
Knowing who Jesus is and what he can do, can be disturbing.
It’s easier just to go on my way, and do everything I can to keep Jesus at arm’s length, so I don’t have to consider uncomfortable questions like, “Where would Jesus’ power need to be exercised in my life?
How have I allowed the pattern for life that God intended to be shattered and broken like we see here?
What evil or selfishness in my life would Jesus oppose?
If you know that Jesus hates evil, then coming close to Jesus can be uncomfortable,
If you know that Jesus acts with the authority of God himself against evil, then coming close to Jesus can be a frightening prospect.
But look at this man!
This is what an encounter with Jesus does!
The life-spoiling effects of sin and evil being undone,
He comes to know the life for which he was created.
Here’s someone who understands exactly the impact that Jesus can have!
And he wants as much of it as he can get, doesn’t he?
He begged to go with Jesus, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.”
Jesus thinks those who understand and have benefitted from what he offers, have a responsibility to tell others how much God has done for them.
And if Jesus charges this man with that responsibility, then I’m pretty sure that he expects the same for those of us today who also understand how much God has done for us.
But notice also, Jesus denies the man’s request.
He wanted to go with Jesus. Jesus says know.
I don’t think any of us like it when God’s answer to us is “no.”
But here we see in saying “no” Jesus had something better planned.
And I’m sure you noticed the little twist that Luke gives us.
Jesus said, “Don’t come with me, but go and tell how much God has done for you.”,
the man went away and told, how much Jesus had done for him.
This man understands exactly what’s going on!
In Jesus, he has seen God at work.
He’s been commissioned to speak about God.
He tells everyone he meets about Jesus.
In his mind, the question of identity is settled, isn’t it?
What a pity it would be if our understanding, didn’t live up to his.
Jesus has power and authority over sickness (v 42 – 48)
So Luke keeps layering up the picture of who Jesus is and his power and authority. He gives us 2 snapshots, kind of squashed together into one.
So notice verse 40, geography again.
We’re back on the other side of the lake,
Back in the land of the Jews, and synagogues.
But, skipping over Jairus for a moment, we meet this woman.
She had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her
Most likely this is some kind of uterine haemorrhage. It’s been long lasting, 12 years, and is beyond any human or natural intervention.
In Matthew’s gospel he adds She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse.
While Luke, a doctor, omits that detail!
But the point is still the same.
Of course in this situation, this illness also has social and economic implications.
She was considered ceremonially unclean.
She can’t be among the gathered people of God,
She can’t go into the temple to encounter God,
Anyone who comes into contact with her also becomes ceremonially unclean,
Which makes relationships impossible,
Actually, it makes coming into a crowd like this, impossible.
There is no way that she should be here.
But look at her faith, 44 She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
So whatever she’s heard or seen about Jesus leads her to this point, where she’s willing to risk everything.
The back and forth about who touched me, is probably Jesus’ way of drawing this woman out so that he can speak to her.
Verse 48, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
She’s healed! That’s twice Luke’s told us that, because he said it back up in verse 44 the moment it happened.
If she’d just stayed at home, thinking, “Well, I’m pretty sure Jesus would be able to do something about my condition”,
She’d have been right wouldn’t she?
But that’s not faith.
She was willing to live in the light of what she believed about Jesus,
For her belief to shape her life, and her faith in Jesus healed her.
Jesus has power and authority over death (v 40 – 41 & 49 – 56)
Let’s very quickly look at Jesus demonstrate his power over death in the last few verses, and then we’ll jump back into the middle of the story.
Jairus is a synagogue leader, verse 41, who again, demonstrates great faith.
And it’s a heart-wrenching picture isn’t it?
And some of you have been in it.
He fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house 42 because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying.
If the woman was a social outcast, this bloke was the opposite. But Jesus doesn’t play favourites, does he? Anyone who comes to Jesus gets welcomed.
You can imagine Jairus’s anguish as Jesus stops and talks to the woman.
“Come on Jesus, Who cares who touched you, my daughter is dying,
And then sure enough, worst fears confirmed, Your daughter is dead,”, “Don’t bother the teacher anymore.”
Whoever this messenger is, they obviously thought that Jesus had something to offer in the case of sickness, but not in the case of death.
But to Jesus, whether she’s dying, or dead, it makes no difference, does it?
“Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
Jesus knows that even death is no hindrance to him.
And see once again, we’re touching on this idea of being afraid.
The disciples were afraid in the boat,
The townspeople in the Gerasenes were afraid,
Now Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid;”
“Don’t be afraid”, is not my typical advice, when I’m with families confronted with the spectre of death.
People are sad,
People are angry,
People are disappointed, heartbroken, maybe confused, but not usually afraid.
But see already Jesus knows what’s going to happen.
“just believe, and she will be healed.”
He’s about to demonstrate his power and authority over death,
He’s going to act with God’s authority on earth,
He’s about to show that there is nothing that his power is not enough to deal with,
And that God’s power, through Jesus, is always employed for the good of people.
He knows that Jairus, and his wife, and Peter, John and James who go in with him, they’re about to realise that they’re standing in the same room, as the creator God of the universe.
And in that situation, to come to the realisation that you’re face to face with the God who made,
The God you’ve rebelled against,
The God you’ve politely or not so politely ignored or rejected,
And then to see him exercise his power over death, what the Bible calls the last enemy.
Well, yes, in that situation, fear would be a totally appropriate and understandable response!
Verse 54, he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!” 55 Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up.
And so, because we’re back among Israel, who expected God’s king to come, though not quite the king Jesus is, he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
Jesus exercises power over nature, Who is this?
Power over evil, What God has done is what Jesus has done,
And in this double episode, Power over sickness and death, don’t be afraid when you realise you’re face to face with God.
Who is this?
This is the Son of the Most High God.
Is your picture of Jesus big enough?
This is hardly a Jesus that can be kept in the pages of a book,
Or squashed into one area of life,
Or constrained into just one day of the week.
This Jesus is going to necessarily spill over into all areas of your life, isn’t he? If you’ve really understood who he is, and what he’s come to do.
Jesus exercises power for salvation (45 – 48)
Come back with me, though, to the middle of the episode, where Jesus is speaking to the woman.
Jesus stops, even though the woman’s already been healed.
What comes next is not part of her being healed.
“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
Jesus word though, for healed, is actually the word that means “saved”, “your faith has, saved you”
It speaks just as much about her standing before God, as about what’s happened to her body. That’s also picked up in the idea of peace in the same verse.
Here’s a woman, who on the morning of this day, woke up, probably alone,
An outcast in society,
Likely even within her family,
She’s isolated from the people of God,
Cut off from the presence of God,
But she goes home that afternoon, at peace with God, in real relationship with him, and she’s tasted the benefits of the kingdom of God; the healing and wholeness that will one day characterise our whole experience.
And how did it all happen?
Faith in Jesus.
Exactly the same way that anyone today can have peace with God, and enjoy the benefits of the kingdom of God.
And Jesus can promise this because he knows what’s coming. He’s going to die on the cross to take the penalty for this woman’s sins.
Her sins that are ultimately what was keeping her far from God,
Your ability to make a promise, is dependent on how much power you have.” We know that, don’t we, which is why sometimes we promise things but can’t deliver. We say circumstances were “out of our control.”
Not so with Jesus. He can promise salvation and peace with God, because he has the power to achieve them.
Jesus has power and authority over sickness. It’s pretty spectacular. Not the kind of thing Doctor Luke ever saw in all his years working at the Royal Jerusalem Hospital.
But even more significantly, is this woman’s new found peace with God. If Luke didn’t want us to focus in on that, he would have just skipped over verses 45 to 48, wouldn’t he? Because he’s already told us that she was healed.
Here’s why I think he slows down the action so much here, and why Jesus stops, even as he’s on his way to a little girl who’s dying.
The Bible is clear:, not everyone receives this kind of healing.
Not every person who has faith, is delivered from the, hurtful and frustrating effects of sickness and illness, from the effects of sin and rebellion in our world.
And most of you don’t need me to tell you that, because you’ve carried that hurt in your lives, and in your relationships,
And you’ve sat by bedsides as loved ones have been sick, and as they’ve died.
Not every person who has faith, receives the kind of restoration that Jairus and his family receive.
There are some so-called Christian leaders who promise you that you will, healing, health, and wholeness. But the Bible is clear, you may not.
And the fact that we can see how clearly these stories fit in the escalation of power demonstrations in Luke 8 shows us why these people received what they wanted when we sometimes don’t.
God is revealing something about who Jesus is, and he does it through these mighty demonstrations of power.
Jesus does what only God can do.
These people didn’t deserve it more or have more faith, Jairus wasn’t a better parent than you,
The man delivered from the demons wasn’t destined to be a more effective evangelist than you,
This woman didn’t necessarily have more faith than you,
And the disciples certainly hadn’t earned the right to die in their beds, old and gray.
But so that the kingdom of God could be established, God worked in these people’s lives.
You, might, not, receive, this kind of rescue, or deliverance, or healing, or resuscitation, you might! Certainly, ask God for it! Call me and I’ll come and ask God for it with you.
And we can pray, and cry, and call out to God together, and ask him to display the same power that we see is available here in Jesus.
I will gladly be in that with you, and I consider them among the most privileged moments in my life to have been able to do that with members of this family, standing over beds,
And in hospital rooms.
And just like I reckon that demon-possessed man was disappointed, when Jesus said “no you can’t come with me, I have something else in store for you”, So we in our disappointment and broken dreams, must remember, must encourage each other, and remind each other, of God’s goodness, even when we don’t get what we want,
And that God has something else, something better in store for us, even if there is no way in the world that we could possibly see how there could be anything better for us, than that which we have poured out our heart to God, for.
Not everyone receives this kind of deliverance or healing,
But everyone can receive, the salvation and peace with God, that the sick woman receives.
The visible demonstrations of power escalate:
Each one tells us something of who Jesus is, and that he acts with authority that belongs only to God.
But actually, the high point of this chapter is what’s invisible,
What happens in verse 45 to 48,
Because that’s what matters most,
That’s what really lasts.
This woman would get sick again,
The little girl would one day die,
The disciples would eventually die pretty terrible deaths,
The demon-possessed man, will again come up against the reality of sin and evil in the world.
But this gift, “your faith has saved you”
This gift, peace with God,
This lasts forever,
And it’s available to anyone.
And it cannot be taken away.
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In his Autumn Statement delivered today, the Chancellor George Osborne has spoken of the progress being made towards economic recovery in the UK and further measures which will be taken.
The Chancellor announced that the deficit has fallen by a quarter in just two years and is forecast to go on falling each and every year of this Parliament.
The Government’s economic strategy will continue to focus on reducing the deficit, restoring stability, and rebalancing our economy. Today George Osborne set out how this strategy will be maintained by taking the following action:
Investing in Britain’s future
• £6.6 billion has been saved by controlling welfare and cutting Whitehall spending. £5.5 billion of this will be invested roads, schools and science.
Helping British businesses grow
• A 2 year increase in the Annual Investment Allowance from £25,000 to £250,000 to support SMES.
• Cuts to corporation tax, so it will have fallen from 28p to 21p under this Government – the lowest rate in the G7 and the fourth lowest in the G20.
Helping with the cost of living
• Cancelling January’s 3p fuel rise, so fuel prices stay 10p lower than under Labour’s plans.
• Increase in the personal allowance by a further £235, meaning 24 million people will get a tax cut. It also means 2.2 million people below the income threshold will be taken out of income tax.
• Increase the state pension by 2.5 per cent, higher than either earnings or inflation, taking the full Basic State Pension to £110.15 a week.
Ensuring everyone pays their fair share
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Passing AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam
- Tomasz Łakomy
Disclaimer: this post is based on my personal experiences, I'm not saying this is the best way possible, but it worked for me and I think it might work for you too.
So you want to be a Solutions Architect, huh?
A while ago I was given a goal to pass the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam on my first attempt. Our company at the time, OLX Group was using AWS quite heavily and since the company was betting on AWS, its engineers should bet on it as well.
According to AWS website, this exam is meant for:
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate examination is intended for individuals who perform a solutions architect role and have one or more years of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS.
Which is not exactly saying: "you've been doing Backbone.js for 2 years, it'll be a cakewalk for you".
Spoiler: it's wasn't.
Our project at work is based on serverless stack (including, but not limited to: DynamoDB, serverless framework, Lambda, S3, SQS, CloudFormation) so I had a bit of a headstart. In general, the more actual, practical experience you have with AWS, the better.
When it comes to passing the actual exam, I've started with an excellent AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate 2019 course on A Cloud Guru. It's around 12 hours of content, the videos are really well made and Ryan is a fantastic teacher.
After finishing the course, I thought that I was ready for the exam. Unfortunately (at least in my case) going through the videos is not enough. My very first practice exam was an embarrassment, I clearly needed to learn more: "The fuck is a Kinesis, is that a vegetable?"
In order to learn more, I went through AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level course on Linux Academy. It's much longer than A Cloud Guru one (over FOURTY hours of videos) and I highly recommend watching the videos at 1.5x speed, especially if this is not your first rodeo with AWS. Linux Academy has also fantastic Labs where you get to actually build and configure stuff in AWS (for instance - your very own VPC and a load balancer).
Okay, after two courses I was 100% ready for the exam, right? Nope.
I was unable to get more than 69% (nice) on practice exams. So many points were lost on tricky VPC and IAM questions. If only there was like a website with free videos that I could watch to learn more...
I've started watching Re:Invent 2018 videos on YouTube and it helped A LOT. Make sure to watch this excellent Securing Your Virtual Data Center in the Cloud talk, as well as Become an IAM Policy Master in 60 Minutes or Less. I wouldn't pass the exam without those videos.
Multiple people told me to read AWS Whitepapers and FAQs(including the famous Well-Architected framework one). It's a great advice but I personally was straight-up unable to go through S3 FAQ without falling asleep. Instead, I went through Tutorials Dojo Cheatsheets which are the same thing, but shorter.
Passing the exam(s)
If you were to listen to only one of my pieces of advice, listen to this one:
Buy this exam set on Udemy and try to pass them all. I paid 50 złotys (around 12 USD, probably less than you've spend on Starbucks this week).
I cannot stress this enough, not only are those exam questions on exactly the same level as the real one but also if you pick the wrong answer on a question (you will), there's a really detailed explanation which one was the correct answer and why.
It's not going to be easy, probably a whole weekend, but it's 100% worth it.
Okay, how do I choose the right answer? Is it always Lambda?
There are definitely some patterns and things you can expect at the exam. I'm going to list some of the things I can remember, but for the love of jQuery, do not select Lambda as an answer without reading the actual question because I told you so.
- Read the whole question. Twice. And then once more.
- You will be expected to know how to access DynamoDB from EC2 (hint: sending DB keys over email to someone is not a good idea)
- It’s (almost) never third-party. If you can do something using an AWS service or a third-party product, the answer is not likely to be the third-party. Except Splunk, for some reason
- Make sure to remember various EBS storage types. You will get a couple of questions on that, free points!
- If you can connect API Gateway, DynamoDB and Lambda, it’s the correct answer. Those three things are AWS lovechild, and Bezos (and whoever creates the tests) seems to be really proud of them.
- AWS uses the exam as a marketing tool so it’s not likely that "X is not possible in AWS" to be the correct answer.
- I personally had little to no questions about connecting on-premise datacenter to AWS - probably another marketing strategy. Why would you keep your data on your filthy on-premise when you could move everything to the cloud
- A company wants to move their existing MQ messaging system to AWS - the answer is Amazon MQ, not SNS. SNS is not really compatible with things like RabbitMQ and it will require additional development to migrate that bit of your stack to AWS.
- Databases are ~30% of the exam, make sure to understand differences between them. That was really weird, as I was definitely expecting more networking stuff and not three questions on Aurora and 5 on Redshift.
- Understand the difference between Reserved, Scheduled Reserved, On-Demand etc. EC2 instances. Again, this will be on the exam, free points
- If a question mentions something taking less than 15 minutes, it’s probably Lambda
- Make sure to understand the difference between long and short polling in SQS
- Understand the difference between a Network ACL and a Security Group. Consider getting a "SGs are stateful, NACLs are stateless" tattoo on your forearm
- Understand different S3 storage options. If you need to store the data till Half Life 3 releases, use Glacier
- You cannot upload data directly to Glacier using Amazon Console, for some reason
- If you can copy and paste something OR use CloudFormation, it’s always CloudFormation
And the last one, something that nearly caused me not to be able to take the exam in the first place:
You are required to bring TWO IDs (one with your signature)
I have no idea what happens if you don't own two ID documents ¯\(ツ)/¯
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Conflux Network, the regulatory-compliant blockchain in China, has revealed more details about its blockchain-enabled SIM (BSIM) card in a recent interview with Coindesk.
Coinflux has partnered with China Telecom, the second-largest wireless carrier in China, to launch the first BSIM pilot program in Hong Kong later this year, followed by pilots in key mainland China locations such as Shanghai.
The BSIM card will manage and store the user's public and private keys in the card and carry out digital signatures in a way that the private key does not exit the card. The BSIM card will allow users to store digital assets safely, transfer digital assets conveniently, and display their assets in a variety of applications. Conflux's Chief Technology Officer, Ming Wu, noted that the BSIM card provides hardware cold wallet security and portability convenience simultaneously, making it attractive to both traditional and crypto users.
While there may be a small disadvantage for some users concerned about their privacy, the BSIM card's compliance with KYC requirements will make it easier to get support from the Chinese government. Conflux is expected to play a leading role in helping Hong Kong and mainland China expand their operations in the Web3 area.
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Hilton Head Plantation is a tranquil residential community spanning 4,000 acres of stunning natural sanctuary in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Hilton Head Plantation is not only one of the largest but also among the most stunningly gorgeous communities developed on Hilton Head Island. There are nearly two miles of coastlines on Port Royal Sound, fishing lagoons, a full-scale marina, six miles of walking and bicycling trails, gardening plots, and two environmental conservancies at Hilton Head Plantation that residents can discover and explore. Get in touch with our team of professional realtors to know more about homes for sale in Hilton Head Plantation or other wonderful communities in Hilton Head Island, SC.
AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY: Through the years, Hilton Head Plantation has gained the respect of many real estate enthusiasts and has been awarded with several recognitions in the past. The neighborhood has been voted as the “Best Housing Community ” for the island Packet’s Reader’s Choice Awards for several years from 2010 to 2020. Apart from that, Hilton Head Plantation was also voted as “Favorite Gated Community” for the Hilton Head Monthly’s Readers’ Choice Awards. These recognitions exemplify how great it is to live in the neighborhood and illustrate the fantastic benefits of purchasing one of the homes in an award-winning community such as Hilton Head Plantation.
COMPREHENSIVE REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO: Hilton Head Plantation offers an extensive collection of residential properties to all interested purchasers in the area. One can find a stunning array of exceptionally-built residences in various architectural structures varying between One-Story, Two-Story, Three-Story, Multi-Level, Patio Home, and Split-Level. This wide selection of home structures allows homebuyers to explore more options and find the best property suitable for them.
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5 Real Estate Facts About Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
- Hilton Head Plantation homes are currently available on the market, with listing prices ranging from $650,000 to $5.40 million.
- Most residences in Hilton Head Plantation are constructed with three to five bedrooms and two to seven-bathroom arrangements.
- The interior floor area of Hilton Head Plantation residences often ranges between 1,500 sqft and 8,400 sqft.
- Residential dwellings in Hilton Head Plantation are often built on lots with sizes spanning from 0.20 acres to 0.50 acres.
- Homes for sale in Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head, SC are built with various architectural structures varying between One Story, Two-Story, Three Story, Multi-Level, Patio Home, and Split-Level designs.
Homes for Sale in Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head, SC
Hilton Head Plantation Neighborhood Map
Hilton Head Plantation is mainly bounded by the ocean and is accessible to residents and visitors by way of Whooping Crane Way, connected to William Hilton Parkway, positioned on the southern tip of the community. Adjacent neighborhoods in the surrounding area include Palmetto Hall on the east and Indigo Run on the south. Notable landmarks near Hilton Head Plantation include the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, located roughly 3.5 miles west of the neighborhood and can be reached in approximately 7 minutes via Headlands Drive and William Hilton Parkway. Hilton Head Island Airport is more or less a 7-minute drive via Headlands Drive and Beach City Road and can be found roughly 3.2 miles east of Hilton Head Plantation. Pine Island Beach and Dolphin Head Recreation Area, situated approximately 3.7 miles north of the neighborhood, is accessible in about 8 minutes by taking Whooping Crane Way and Dolphine Head Drive. Meanwhile, residents of Hilton Head Plantation can reach Old Oyster Factory in roughly 8 minutes by way of Headlands Drive and Leg O Mutton Road. The establishment is positioned approximately 3.4 miles south of Hilton Head Plantation.
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How many volcanoes in Martinique?
Martinique, an island in the French West Indies, is known for its natural beauty and spectacular landscapes. One of the most fascinating aspects of this island is its volcanic geography, which has shaped its unique terrain and played a major role in its history. In this article, we will explore how many volcanoes are found in Martinique, their activity, the associated risks and the measures taken to ensure the safety of the population.
Volcanic geography of Martinique
Martinique is a volcanic island located in the Lesser Antilles, an island arc that extends over several hundred kilometers. Its relief is mainly formed by two volcanoes: Mount Pelée, located in the north of the island, and Mount Pelée, located in the south. These volcanoes are the highest peaks on the island and offer breathtaking panoramic views.
Volcanic activity in the Antilles
Martinique is part of what is known as the Lesser Antilles arc, a region known for its volcanic activity. This arc is the result of the convergence of two tectonic plates, the Caribbean plate and the South American plate. This collision created an environment conducive to the formation of volcanoes.
Geographical location of Martinique
Martinique is located in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 700 kilometers north of South America. It is surrounded by other West Indian islands, such as Dominica, Saint Lucia and Barbados. This geographical location makes it a suitable place for volcanic activity.
How many active volcanoes in Martinique?
Currently, there are two active volcanoes in Martinique: Mount Pelée and Montagne Pelée. Mount Pelee is considered the most active volcano on the island, with several eruptions over the past few centuries. Mount Pelée is also active, although its activity is less frequent.
The most famous volcanoes on the island
Mount Pelée is undoubtedly the most famous volcano in Martinique. Its last major eruption occurred in 1902, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and causing thousands of victims. Since then, Mount Pelee has been closely monitored by scientists and local authorities.
Historic volcanic eruptions in Martinique
Martinique has experienced several historic volcanic eruptions which have marked the island. The most famous is the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee, which was one of the deadliest eruptions in modern history. Other notable eruptions include those of 1792 and 1929, which also caused considerable damage.
How are volcanoes monitored?
The volcanoes in Martinique are constantly monitored by scientists from the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSM). They use a variety of instruments, such as seismographs and GPS stations, to detect signs of volcanic activity. This monitoring makes it possible to prevent eruptions and take measures to ensure the safety of the population.
Volcanic risks in Martinique
Volcanoes in Martinique represent significant risks for the population and infrastructure of the island. Eruptions can cause lava flows, fiery clouds, explosions and toxic gas emissions. These phenomena can cause considerable damage and endanger the lives of the island's inhabitants.
Prevention and alert measures
To deal with volcanic risks, the Martinique authorities have put in place a prevention and alert plan. This plan includes measures such as the evacuation of risk areas, the establishment of refuge areas and the broadcasting of alerts in the event of volcanic activity. These measures make it possible to minimize risks and ensure the safety of the population.
Impact of volcanoes on the local environment
Volcanoes in Martinique have a significant impact on the local environment. Eruptions can destroy vegetation, alter the landscape and pollute air and water. However, volcanoes also play an important role in forming fertile soils and creating new habitats for flora and fauna.
Tourist activities linked to volcanoes
The volcanoes in Martinique attract many tourists who want to discover the spectacular landscapes and geological history of the island. Excursions are organized to visit the volcanoes and explore the hiking trails which offer stunning views of the island. Visitors can also enjoy the hot springs and mud baths that the volcanoes provide.
Future perspectives for Martinican volcanology
Martinican volcanology continues to develop and improve thanks to technological progress and scientific research. Scientists hope to better understand volcanic activity in Martinique, predict eruptions more accurately and improve safety measures. These advances will make it possible to better protect the population and minimize the risks linked to volcanoes.
Martinique is a fascinating volcanic island with a rich geological history. Its active volcanoes, such as Mount Pelée and Montagne Pelée, represent both a tourist attraction and a risk for the population. Thanks to constant surveillance and preventive measures put in place, the Martinique authorities are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of the island's inhabitants. | <urn:uuid:fb32e0d7-8b00-4b86-b85c-3a2a888bdb7d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cocoappli.com/en/how-many-volcano-in-martinique-2/ | 2023-09-28T18:42:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.945329 | 988 |
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 25. Marital and Domestic Relations § 25-402. Jurisdiction
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A. Before it conducts a proceeding concerning legal decision-making or parenting time, including a proceeding to determine the legal decision-making or visitation of a nonparent, a court in this state first must confirm its authority to do so to the exclusion of any other state, Indian tribe or foreign nation by complying with the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, the parental kidnapping prevention act and any applicable international law concerning the wrongful abduction or removal of children.
B. The following persons may request legal decision-making or parenting time under the following circumstances:
1. A parent in any proceeding for marital dissolution, legal separation, annulment, paternity or modification of an earlier decree or judgment.
2. A person other than a parent, by filing a petition for third party rights under § 25-409 in the county in which the child permanently resides.
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Good morning! I’m so thrilled to be here today, sharing a little bit about moi and my books. And speaking of books, I’ll be giving away 3 signed copies to 3 lucky winners! How cool is that? Thought I’d start out the day with a few facts about me.
Where am I from? I’m originally from Maine but have lived most of my life in hell…I mean Florida. Well, it is hot here!
Did I ever find my prince charming? Yes…twice:)
How old was I when my first book came out? I’d just turned fifty.
What are my current projects? I just finished the manuscript for “The Promiseâ€, a story about a marine and his dead brother’s beautiful young wife. The story takes place over the Christmas holidays at a Vermont farm where the whole family has gathered to celebrate.
Do I see writing as a career? Writing has always been a hobby for me. Maybe if I’d started at a younger age things would have been different but no, I don’t see it as a career. I do, however hope it will supplement my income when I retire.
Is there anything I find particularly challenging in my writing? The discipline it takes. I can’t make myself write so I can go a long time and not write a single word. Unlike some authors I’ll never be one of those who can accept a contract for unwritten work.
Do I have any advice for other writers? Always! LOL Basically don’t give up on your dreams. If you believe in yourself someone else will, too. And look at rejection in a positive light. Learn from it and go onJ
If there was one thing I could change about myself, what would it be? Gee, other than losing weight, dying my hair platinum blond and having a million dollars in the bank? I guess I’d have to say God give me more patience!  Â
Do I have a favorite song, movie, or TV show? Last of the Mohicans is my all time favorite. The one with Daniel Day Lewis in it.
Do I drink? Yes…ice tea, water, coffee.
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Multi-published romance author. Writing has been a life long passion of mine for years. The encouragement of my family prompted me into submitting to a publisher and the rest is history! My stories are laced with suspense, humor and smouldering sex. | <urn:uuid:eb571070-bb24-45ca-88e3-200fd43dd8b5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://coffeethoughts.coffeetimeromance.com/interview-with-tory-richards-by-tory-richards/ | 2023-09-28T17:47:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.951105 | 614 |
Coffeewerk Notebook - Weekly Planner
A notebook with dot grids to help you plan each week with as much precision or flexibility as you like. It can be laid completely flat, and has the capacity for its pages to be torn off cleanly without ruining the rest of the notebook.
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Crypto.com Coin was already in a strong wave of selling pressure before Bitcoin’s recent break toward $12,000 further pulled capital out of the altcoin market. At press time the king coin was trading at $11,766 with a 24-hour trading volume of $132.6 billion.
FTX Token faced a critical resistance it has been unable to close above for a month despite multiple attempts. Ontology formed a bearish pattern, faked a break to the upside, and could be headed downward.Crypto.com Coin [CRO]
News that Crypto.com was slashing the staking rewards for the exchange’s token, CRO, by 70% just before announcing that the exchange had reached a userbase 5 million, caused a cascade of sell orders on CRO as traders and investors pulled out.
The OBV confirmed the wave of selling pressure as it steadily trended downward after staying quite flat in recent weeks.Ontology [ONT]
In white is a descending triangle, a bearish pattern that could see ONT go as low as $0.44. However, the bearish pattern was partially invalidated as the price closed above the descending trendline.
That rise could have been a stop loss hunting trip and ONT can still be headed downward. A close below $0.54 on good trading volume would be a good entry for a short position with $0.49 as a take-profit level.
If the price does not descend below $0.545 in the coming hours, the entire bearish setup can be considered to be invalidated and ONT could enter a period of consolidation.FTX Token [FTT]
The $3.66 level has been stubbornly resisting FTT bulls for nearly a month now. The recent rise toward the same level saw FTT register higher lows, suggesting a breakout beyond $3.66 could be possible.
The price also respected the 50 SMA (yellow) as support in recent trading sessions. A break below the moving average could undo the momentum gathered.
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Collar Group have partnered with a leading Project Management consultancy who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Client-Side Project Manager to join their team in Brisbane.
As a Client-side Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing client projects from initiation to closure. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and a proven track record in managing client-side projects.
About the role:
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with clients and internal teams
- Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively communicate with clients to mitigate any issues
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client
- Foster positive relationships with clients, ensuring that they feel supported throughout the project
- Manage the project team, ensuring that all team members are working towards project goals and objectives
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, meeting notes, and status reports
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or relevant field
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in a client-facing role
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Experience working in will be seen as advantageous
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Caricature: A man, under the influence of alcohol, has his arms around a startled and frightened woman, to whom he confesses his love. A wine bottle lies on the ground spilling its contents.
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Remember when San Francisco officials and the media denied that retailers were leaving metro areas?
Remember when the government tried to institute a law which would allow them to continue taxing people and businesses up to ten years after they moved out of the state?
Remember when CNN reporters did a story on the crime epidemic in San Francisco and they got robbed in the process?
The Economic Collapse
It’s hard to hide the economic consequences of bad policies and ignorant ideology – Eventually, the effects become undeniable.
The establishment media continues to suggest the pandemic is the primary cause of the decay, but residents of San Francisco disagree. The majority of people mention crime and widespread drug use in the streets as the threat destroying the once vibrant retail environment.
It’s over for San Francisco – And as the saying goes, if you’re looking for someone to blame, the fish rots from the head down.
What are your thoughts?
Will this spread nation-wide?
Please leave us a comment below in the comment section.
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The Percentage of Americans That Believe In God Has Fallen To An All-Time Low
Do you believe in God?
If so, you belong to a portion of the population that is steadily shrinking. Yes, a majority of Americans still think that God exists, but the trend is clearly going in one direction.
So are we headed down the same road that so many post-Christian nations in Western Europe have already gone down?
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Don’t miss the East Naples Winter Classic! Whether you plan to participate or spectate you will enjoy great pickleball matches, prizes, giveaways, food, fun, community and more! It’s all happening January 26, 27th & 28th at East Naples Community Park – 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples, FL.
We hope to see you there!
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The upcoming sequel film Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has released yet another poster. This time around, it is an exclusive Dolby poster for the movie that features Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, and Knuckles as the former look to evade Dr. Robotnik's missiles while zooming across a crowded city skyline. The new Dolby poster is just the latest one with character posters for the movie having been released earlier this week. There's not much time left for Paramount Pictures to release further posters, however, as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 speeds into theaters on April 8th.
You can check out the newly released exclusive Dolby poster for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for yourself embedded below:
"After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero," the synopsis of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 reads. "His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands."
As noted above, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is currently set to release on April 8th. The sequel will see the return of the principal actors from the original as well as Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles and Colleen O'Shaughnessey as the voice of Miles "Tails" Prower. Sonic the Hedgehog, the original film, is currently available to purchase on home video, digitally as well as on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD. The film stars Ben Schwartz as the voice of the eponymous hedgehog, James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, a police officer that befriends Sonic, and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, the franchise's classic villain and scientist. You can check out all of our previous coverage of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel here.
What do you think about the new exclusive Dolby poster for Sonic the Hedgehog 2? Are you looking forward to catching the movie in theaters when it releases early next month? Let us know in the comments, or feel free to reach out and hit me up directly over on Twitter at @rollinbishop in order to talk about all things gaming and movies! | <urn:uuid:0507d2d4-83fc-4819-8cbd-633fd933cad3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-poster-sonic-2-movie/ | 2023-09-28T18:49:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.949238 | 490 |
Taika Waititi Makes Us Cry With Coca-Cola Christmas Commercial
I’m almost ashamed to admit how much power commercials can have over me, and I know that I’m not alone. While most of us will collectively admit that we hate advertisements (especially in front of our YouTube videos), the people who make them sometimes do a darn good job of packing a punch, whether they’re selling products or experiences. And almost nobody does it better than Coca-Cola. Their yearly Christmas commercial has helped form their iconic media presence, and this year is nothing new. Oh, and they got a director to do it justice. Take a look at this year’s Coca-Cola Christmas commercial, directed by Taika Waititi himself.
Taika Waititi Delivers A Beautiful Coca-Cola Christmas Commercial
What company is able to deliver such a beautiful commercial that we willingly spend two and a half minutes watching it on our own time? Coca-Cola, that’s who. In this Christmas commercial, we watch the adventure of a loving father who will do anything to ensure that Santa gets his daughter’s Christmas wish list. The ending is predictable (it is a holiday commercial, after all) but the journey is inspiring. This dedicated dad travels far and wide, traversing frozen land and icy waters just to reach Santa in time for the big day.
Taika Waititi has become known to us over the past few years thanks to his impressive filmography that includes Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit. After the latter won Waititi an Oscar for screenwriting, we figured that the film offers would keep on rolling in. While we’re sure that’s happening, we’re delighted to get such a small piece of directorial beauty from him.
Coca-Cola’s iconic commercials have been a staple of Christmastime since 1995. Their Christmas Caravans are used to remind viewers of the magical moments of the season. Oh, and to sell the message that Nothing lights up Christmas like Coca-Cola. Watch the 1995 Christmas advert below for some serious nostalgia!
I for one don’t associate Christmas with Coca-Cola. Though, the release of these commercials does signal that the time of year is coming. There’s no doubt that the holidays will look a little bit different this year, no matter what you’re celebrating. But, as is shown with the new Coca-Cola commercial directed by Taika Waititi, all we need is a little bit of love.
Featured image via Gage Skidmore on Flickr.
Meghan Hale is the kind of movie lover that has a "must watch" that is a mile long... and growing. When she isn't talking about the latest film and television news she is writing one of her many in-process novels, screaming film trivia at anybody who will listen, and working as a mental health care professional. Follow her on Twitter @meghanrhale for some fun theories and live reactions to all things entertainment. | <urn:uuid:cd7fb52c-da61-49dd-a851-5bb022603b5d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://comicyears.com/pop-culture/taika-waititi-makes-us-cry-with-coca-cola-christmas-commercial/ | 2023-09-28T18:48:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.945377 | 622 |
One of the best moments in dating is the first one – the one where he finally texts you! You officially have his number and he has yours. Or maybe it’s when you become Facebook or Instagram friends, and now you have a direct channel to him any time you want.
Great! Have fun texting and hopefully easing him into a more progressive relationship, culminating in real life and in-person dates.
But just a word of caution. Just because you CAN text him, doesn’t mean he’s going to appreciate any text message you send him.
Let’s think of it this way.
Most texts that you do send a guy will fall into one of these categories:
1. He hates it and either ignores or blocks you.
2. He sees it but doesn’t feel compelled to answer you.
3. He sees the text and types a short reply. He wants you to know he read it.
4. He really enjoys the text and smiles. He usually replies with something similar or he opens up.
5. He loves your text! He is so amazed he either types a long message, calls you, or tries to ask you out.
Now granted, not every single message can be a 4 or 5. Sometimes you may only be able to send a 3. But if you can send more 4s and 5s and avoid sending any pointless 1s and 2s, then he will start to associate with you good feelings and conversation.
In this discussion, we’re going to discuss how to create a good text. And rather than just share a bunch of cool text messages, we’re actually going to discuss the rules for texting your crush – both what to do and what not to do. Think of these as the commandments of texting. Whatever you do, don’t break the commandments!
1. Ask yourself before posting: is this a message I would send to myself?
Is it too personal? Too stressful? Too boring? Too weird or rambling? Then don’t send it. Instead, take a step back and remember that texting is not in-person dating, it’s not free therapy, and it’s not virtual reality! It’s actually just a PRELUDE to dating someone you like in person.
So texts should be flirty, exciting, fun, and always positive. Think of them as little dopamine spikes that give a guy a jolt of laughter and a smile. He wants to read your best stuff (even if it’s stolen from someone else) and look forward to new messages every day.
Not only should you go for better A-list material…but you should also try to take things OFFLINE. Don’t stay his internet friend. Aim to be his girlfriend, in-person, in-bed, at parties and living together!
2. Don’t wait too long. It’s a silly game.
Too much has been written about the “wait 3 days” or “wait until blah blah” rule. The reality is you should just text each other at a natural pace. Not within seconds of getting the message – because no one should just drop what they’re doing to answer a text. And for that matter, no one should be waiting by their phone 12 hours a day anticipating a new text!
Write when you have the time to do so, and according to the natural pace that HE is writing you first. Does he take a few hours at a time? Then match that schedule. Does he reply in just a few minutes? Then whenever you get a free minute from what you’re doing, text him back. There’s no need to wait hours if he’s writing back in minutes.
And remember, there’s no reason to keep the conversation going if you’re busy. (And you should be busy) Let him know you’ve got things to do if the conversation comes to an end. Leave him wanting more and then periodically message him to establish a daily rapport.
3. Avoid anything fake.
When we say “stay positive” we mean as a lifestyle, as a perspective. Because staying positive makes you happier.
That does NOT mean having to put on this fake personality, like you’re at work talking to the CEO, or like you’re on an awkward date where you’re both trying to say the right thing.
Be open, honest, and real. When the time is appropriate, share your true feelings. Don’t hide your opinions. Don’t try to be someone he would like. Be the best version of yourself. Say the things that make you laugh and inspire you. He will instantly be able to tell when you stop “faking” politeness and instead start sharing your true personality.
4. Just remember that sarcasm is like hot sauce.
Remember that sarcasm works much better in person than in text. If you can think of a joke with an obvious punchline that’s one thing. But problems can happen when you’re being naturally sarcastic and expect your crush to get your sense of humor.
It doesn’t always happen that way. Text is not always read in the same voice. Sarcasm oftentimes doesn’t come out right. He may take you too seriously or may be confused.
Or even worse, he will think you’re socially awkward and that you’re on two different wave-lengths. Now he might start backing away.
It’s just safer to go for the funny and not assume he’s getting all the sarcasm and inside jokes as soon as you tell them. Use sarcasm like hot sauce. Hot sauce is awesome, right? Doesn’t always work with ice cream, cereal, yogurt, etc.
5. Learn the art of open-ended questions.
Learning the art of good conversation is one half education and reading interesting things to share, and one half asking questions. Draw him out. Get his experience. Get his knowledge. Get him talking and venting on his favorite subjects.
The best way to do it? It’s not waiting until he brings it up. It’s not asking him directly, as if he’s doing you a favor. It’s simply following his train of thought and then asking OPEN-ENDED questions. Nothing that can be answered in a Yes or No.
Instead, ask him vague questions (Have you ever…) or specific questions (Didn’t you once say that…), or questions that relate to him (say, I want your expert opinion on this…).
Ask the right questions and he will want to talk all night long!
Remember that each guy does have a different personal style in his texting. So it may take you some time to learn his responses and his unique “language” in replying to you, and to other people in general.
Generally speaking, however, guys do respond to women who take an interest in them, keep positive associations, and help them along in conversation. Once you’re on the same page, flirting comes much easier!
Text him this to trigger his desire to chase you…
Did you know that you can trigger a man’s hormones through your text messages?
It’s true. How you communicate with a man can actually release different hormones in his body.
One of the most important ones is testosterone because that’s what makes him CHASE you, pursue you, and invest in you so that he gets “hooked” and desires something more with you.
Want to trigger this in your man?
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I get the following message in Manager,
"The service is owned by another user. The sharing properties can only be modified by the owner."
The GIS Server is federated with Portal, so I'm logging in to Manager using an account that has administrative access on Portal. Yet, I can't adjust any of the properties of the published services on the GIS server that are published by folks with the level of Publisher, but not properly shared with the organization. I want to adjust this on their behalf, but I get the "service is owned by another user" error.
Is there a way around this? With a federated server, is it possible to login to Manager with an account with elevated privilege to make such changes (Were it not federated, I know that an administrative account on the GIS Server would have those privileges).
Or, is this happening because administrative access through the web adaptor is disabled, so I would have to make this level of change on the host machine environment?
What release of ArcGIS Server and Portal for ArcGIS are you using?
> ... but not properly shared with the organization
Not sure what this means, but I have to second GIS Support's suggestion; instead of logging into ArcGIS Server Manager to change properties - can you login to Portal (with a Portal admin account) and adjust the sharing settings?
Hope this helps,
Derek, I may have missed some important details.
This is a new installation of 10.5, we're trying out Portal for the first time in the classroom. The instructor was used to publishing directly to the GIS Server, and instructed students to do this (publish directly to the rest services directory of the GIS Server.
Once I caught that folks were doing this, I recommended that they instead publish to the Portal (This class in question using ArcMap). Nevertheless, many students had already published to the GIS Server in such a way that they had not "shared" the published services with Portal. I myself on the GIS Server was unable to edit these sharing properties or any other properties of the services, leaving me only with the option to delete the service. Obviously this was not the correct way for students to be publishing in this configuration, but I was confused about why I could nevertheless not edit the sharing properties of the services on the GIS Server side.
My suspicion is it has to do with the web adaptor not allowing administrative access to the GIS Server so that although I am using a Portal account with administrative priveleges to access the GIS Server, it's neveretheless being "downgraded" to a normal account?
> ... instructed students to do this (publish directly to the rest services directory of the GIS Server.
If the GIS Server was federated with Portal already, then the published web services in the GIS Server will automatically appear in Portal as new items. In which case, the students (or a Portal admin) could share them for others to access and use.
> My suspicion is it has to do with the web adaptor not allowing administrative access to the GIS Server
You can check this by going to the ArcGIS Web Adaptor configuration page - for the Web Adaptor configured with your GIS Server. E.g., https://<machinename>/<webadaptor_name>/webadaptor and check if the "Enable administrative access ... " checkbox option was selected.
Hope this helps,
Hello Derek, I figured it out, so I'll share a picture of what I was seeing and why it confused me at first.
See the image below:
Let's call the services "top" and "bottom" for convenience. I've circled the "pencil" symbols. You'll notice that one of them (the top one) is hollowed out; this is a service that was shared by a student to the GIS Server rather than the portal. You can see by the single person on the righthand side (rather than the "multiple" symbol that it was not actually shared anywhere when published as the student was not connected to the portal. Now, I didn't think to click on the person symbol first, I just noticed that the pencil symbol was hollowed out (on the top service here). This service did not show up in Portal, only in manager/the rest services directory. When I did check on the bottom service I was able to get in to the editing mode as the "pencil" tool was selectable. However, the sharing settings aren't there (in the manager Editing service panel); so I thought this time of clicking on the "person" symbol. This gave me the "The service is owned by another user. The sharing properties can only be modified by the owner." issue that I noted in the first post. This led me to think that you can't adjust sharing properties at all through GIS Server unless you have an administrative account (possibly?). This led me to conclude that my only option was to delete the service and tell the student to re-publish with the correct sharing settings, or to elevate my privileges on the GIS Server (But before doing the latter, I wanted to understand more properly what was going on as disabling administrative control through the web adaptor is desirable).
However, what I didn't check at that time was that the bottom service actually *was* shared with Portal. Once I realized that, I went back to the top service and clicked on the sharing button. Once I do so, it says, "This default service has not been configured for sharing with Portal. Click "Update Sharing" to enable this." When I click "Update Sharing", the service is actually shareable with the portal, and I can edit properties. Then, after waiting some time, it gives the same "The service is owned by another user" message. But this doesn't matter as this now appears in Portal and can be edited there.
(As mentioned, directly publishing to the GIS Server rather than the Portal is something I'm discouraging because of confusion like this)
It does seem strange to me that I can't change items from Manager due to them being "owned" , but since they are now correctly listed on the Portal and changeable there, this seems somewhat of a moot point, and I'm just writing up this explanation in case someone else comes across this conversation and had some similar confusion. | <urn:uuid:2a7236eb-d063-4ef1-bffd-82ac95f77687> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-enterprise-questions/can-t-change-service-properties-on-federated-gis/td-p/417461 | 2023-09-28T17:00:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.969243 | 1,339 |
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Today's guest blogger is Kim Haimes-Korn.
Guest blogger Kim Haimes-Korn is a Professor in the Digital Writing and Media Arts (DWMA) Department at Southern Polytechnic State University. Kim’s teaching philosophy encourages dynamic learning, critical digital literacies and focuses on students’ powers to create their own knowledge through language and various “acts of composition.” She likes to have fun every day, return to nature when things get too crazy and think deeply about way too many things. She loves teaching. It has helped her understand the value of amazing relationships and boundless creativity. This week, Kim shares her “lifehacking” assignment and some student examples. You can reach Kim at email@example.com or at actsofcomposition.khaimesk.org
I have my students use blogs to shape their digital identities and provide a space for them to share their work and ideas with others. I encourage them to go out into the world and critically examine their place within it through weekly exploratory blog posts. Many of these assignments are open ended and based on their observations and perceptions. However, I like to switch it up every once in a while and ask them to use a particular style or format as a rhetorical device to shape and deliver their ideas. I draw from ancient rhetorical strategies of heuristics —
topics of invention to vary their discourse and provide different types of critical and visual arguments. It is this idea that led me to this assignment about “life hacking.”
- Teach students how to compose critical, textual and visual arguments.
- Teach an awareness of audience beyond the classroom.
- Use a heuristic structure to increase rhetorical awareness.
- Encourage students to understand how to balance narration and exposition.
Background Reading for Students and Instructors
Acts of textual and visual design using multimodal elements are on-going learning opportunities for instructors. Below, I have listed a few foundational texts and helpful links. I encourage teachers to add to and enrich the list.
- The St. Martin’s Handbook: Sections 8a-e, Analyzing Arguments; Chapter 24, “Writing to the World”
- The Everyday Writer and Writer’s Help E-Book: Sections 13 a – d, Analyzing Arguments; Chapter 20, “Writing to the World”
- Writing in Action: Sections 10a-d, Analyzing Arguments; Chapter 17, “Writing to the World”
- EasyWriter: Sections 3b-3d, Analyzing Arguments; Chapter 29, “Writing to the World”
- Lifehacks Website: lifehack.org
- Creative Commons and other public domain sites.
Students compose this post using the “lifehack” format to deliver their ideas. The parameters define the requirements for them to include images along with a numbered entry in their list. The list must be substantiated with their numbered entries along with a textual explanation that supports their lifehacks and reveals their perspectives and ideas. According to Wikipedia, lifehacking refers to:
[A]ny trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life. It is arguably a modern appropriation of a gordian knot –in other words, anything that solves an everyday problem in an inspired, ingenious manner.
I send them first to the site lifehack.org to familiarize themselves with the format, style and language of the genre. Here is an excerpt from the Lifehack website that defines their purpose:
Lifehack is your source for tips to help improve all aspects of your life. We are widely recognized as one of the premier productivity and lifestyle blogs on the web. This site is dedicated to lifehacks, which is a phrase that describes any advice, resource, tip or trick that will help you get things done more efficiently and effectively.
Once students are on the site, I guide them to explore and familiarize themselves with the voice, style, audience, format, and the ways the bloggers use visual rhetoric. When students look at individual posts, they will notice that all of the posts have a similar structure and purpose, but it is in the content and the composition choices the bloggers make to construct their critical and visual arguments that make the posts unique and interesting.
Students will notice that the lifehack.org sites have some things in common:
- They are ordered by number. They usually start with titles such as 16 Common Foods We Chronically Misspell.
- Content is generated from the pulling together of facts and tips from outside sources along with their own experiences or ideas. All of them, however, include the author’s own perspectives on subjects as they contextualize them within their own framework: 10 Harsh Things about Being an Adult.
- They are based on perspectives, experiences, and outside resources: 10 Unique and Totally Mind-Blowing Buildings from Around the World.
- They can take the form of recommendations: 77 books that Changed My Life.
- They use images and text to make their meanings known. Authors use both still images and animated videos – this example does both: 25 Secret Parenting Tips You Won’t Find in Typical Parenting Books.
As students compose their lifehacks, they follow the format on the site and must come up with an appropriate, engaging title, a purposeful introduction to their subject, and a list, which includes images and an explanation in which they overlay their own perspectives. It is not enough for them to just list and describe. Instead they must substantiate through the lens of their own experiences and demonstrate a strong sense of audience awareness. I have them compose visual images of their own photographs and also allow them to use copyright-free outside images and other multimodal artifacts (with attribution). Students then work in small group peer review sessions to gauge audience response and provide suggestions for revision.
Reflections on the Activity
Students really enjoyed this activity. It enabled them to connect with a familiar internet, multimodal format and engage in their own life learning through the lifehack mission. The assignment gives them a chance to take authority and describe things that they know to be true and shows them how to take information and ideas and overlay their experiences and perspectives. The peer review sessions help them develop additional criteria for revision that demonstrate their rhetorical awareness towards this act of composition. Students observed that many of them share similar experiences and that there is humor and wisdom in sharing these ideas with others.Some of the students, like Phillip and Andrew, focused on the lives defined by their majors. I included both to demonstrate different perspectives and rhetorical approaches on the same subject. Others like Kyle explored a personal issue within a larger framework. Rafael, an exchange student from Brazil, chose to share some of his culture, and Asante chose a current topical issue to critique.
Check out these students’ lifehack projects on their blogs:
- 8 Things that Make you Hate Architecture - Phillip Sanders
- 10 Survival tips for Architecture Students – Andrew Mesa
- 7 most difficult things to deal with when you are over 6 ft tall – Kyle Lamb
- 7 Types of Brazilian Food You Have to Try by the End of this Year – Rafael Albuquerque
- 7 Reasons the US Should Not Be Petrified of Ebola – Asante Lloyd
Or, check them out on my teaching blog: Acts of Composition.
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Charge Periodicity - How does this function ?
Charge periodicity or Subscription Product Duration is the number of Periods in a Billing Summary.
How does this work with integration?
Does this depend on the pricing configuration ?
Any one can share details about this functionality?
I have changed selected 1 year term and billing frequency i have selected as Quarter, but the charge periodicity still shows as Monthly ? wondering how this gets updated..
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I want to report a minor issue (at least I think it is). Maybe it is a feature???
At thez bottom of Roon’s Home Screen, you will find Qobuz playlist (if you have a Qobuz subscription that is).
If you open a Qobuz Playlist on the Home Screen, and you scroll to e.g. the middle of that playlist,
then you decide to select another Qobuz playlist, this new one will open not at the Start of the Playlist, but at the same ‘middle’ position of the Playlist that is abandonded.
Are you hitting the back button first to back out of the first playlist before going to the second playlist?
It’s a known issue. Happens to all playlists.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
I’ve checked and it looks like we have an open ticket for this very issue. Our developers should correct this behavior but I don’t have a current timeline for that to happen. If I happen to get a timely answer or fix I will come back and let you know.
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Jon Kidwell is a leadership and business coach who helps leaders in mission-driven organizations succeed. This is Part Five in a six-part series devoted to helping you lead, build, care for, and navigate impending issues that will impact the future of your team and your organization. In Part Four, we addressed relationships and results in remote environments. In Part Five we discuss how to create guiding principles that always improve the member experience.
Has this ever happened to you?
You’re in a meeting. It’s an advisory cabinet, an operations meeting, or a senior leadership team meeting. The focus of the meeting is an after-action review. It could be of a season, an event or how the first quarter went. Then, everyone hones in on something they agree was ‘eh’. Maybe it was the subpar game set-up, the lackluster call to action at the event, or a key decision of a service line that resulted in too much money spent on a project that didn’t align with the goals. And everyone in the meeting has similar thoughts and ways of processing why, how and what could be improved moving forward to improve the experience and outcome. Then someone states, “It’s so obvious! And we’ve gone over this before. How do they not get this?”
We’ve all been there. And we’ve all been frustrated and fed up. If you’re like me, you’ve probably thought or said that last statement at a time when you weren’t at your best. Whether you need to apologize or courageously step up in the meeting – it’s time to own our part as leaders and take the opportunity to communicate our expectations and improve the experience for everyone involved.
Even if you and your organization align with what’s been shared in this series of articles it’s possible to have a culture where everyone feels like a part of the team, healthy relationships are present and results are known, BUT we’ve still neglected to teach and model HOW we achieve expectations. We reasonably assume we all have a heart for the mission, see the same information and will make the same choices. It goes without saying. But here’s the thing – if it goes without saying then it’s best to not go without being said.
When we neglect to share how to achieve expectations, we set our team up to fail, create a space where the ends could justify the means and create a lackluster member experience. The other side of this problem is we tell people how to achieve expectations by merely telling them how to do everything. Both ways are frustrating – for the leader, the team member and the member – because of the sheer overwhelm of things to do and the reliance on approval before acting. Instead of neglecting it altogether or telling people how every step of the way, give them a set of guiding principles that inform why, at what level of quality and how we expect our service to be performed.
Principles for Mission-Driven Service
Leading through guiding principles creates an environment where the mission, vision and values can be upheld while the team operates independently and makes thoughtful and aligned decisions towards a shared goal. On top of that, when they’re mission-driven and we communicate how each principle reinforces the other, the principles create a virtuous cycle that constantly raises the people, work quality and member experience.
Things to consider when setting guiding principles:
- Do they express or point to strongly held beliefs and values?
- Are they simple and applicable?
- When followed, will they influence the outcomes toward our expectations?
- Will these empower decision-making?
- Do they allow for flexibility and creativity?
- Can each guiding principle stand alone?
- Do they work together holistically?
- Do they lead us toward continuous growth and improvement?
- Will they create a great experience for the people we serve?
In that next advisory cabinet, operations meeting or senior leadership team meeting, start the process. Set the intention, invite input from multiple and various stakeholders and begin to ask the above questions. When you do you will lead and guide the team to take the first step in creating an always improving excellent experience for the team you lead and the members you serve.
Wish you had an example of what it looked like in action? Here is a set of cause-driven service principles slightly adapted from what the team and I created in 2019 to help us lead, teach and guide our team to an even better level of service and member experience. We created three guiding principles (cause-driven, excellent, effective) and supported them with definitions and activities that informed how to deliver on the principles.
Cause-Driven Service Principles
Cause-Driven: This means putting Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
- Through caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
- To empower youth, create healthier families and build inclusive communities.
Excellent: It is excellent when we work with a whole heart to fulfill the Cause.
- Over-deliver on the anticipated experience.
- Follow-through on intentional actions consistently over time.
Effective: It is effective when it positively impacts and improves the Cause.
- When the resources used produce or exceed the desired results.
- When it empowers others for futures outcomes.
When we deliver an excellent experience in a mission-driven way it is attractive. It’s attractive to the communities and members we serve, to our donors, to our team and it ultimately attracts more resources. This is great because the value of some of our resources (i.e. – money) is changing quickly. And the need, and expectation, around compensation is too.
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Media and publications
Our research aims to better understand public perceptions of risk and preparedness at the household scale,
measure the impact of relationship building on participants’ behaviours,
identify potential spillover effects,
and better inform future community engagement and emergency service practices.
Recent media content
The flood levee effectSee article
Floods are natural, but human decisions make disasters. We need to reflect on the endless cycles of blameSee article
The limitations of central banks and living and developing on floodplainsSee article
To stop risky developments in floodplains, we have to tackle the profit motive – and our false sense of securitySee article
- COOK, B., KAMSTRA, P., WINTERTON, R., WILLIS, R., & KAMOORA, R. (In Press). Engaging senior citizens and flood risk reduction: innovations in community engagement and the resulting spillover effects. Journal of Extreme Events.
- COOK, B., CORNES, I., SATIZABAL, P. & MELO ZURITA, M. D. L. 2022. Experiential learning, practices, and space for change: the institutional preconfiguration of community participation in flood risk reduction. The Journal of Flood Risk Management.
- SATIZÁBAL, P., CORNES, I., ZURITA, M. D. L. M. & COOK, B. R. 2022. The power of connection: Navigating the constraints of community engagement for disaster risk reduction. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 68, 102699.
- CORNES, I. C., COOK, B. R., SATIZÁBAL, P. & MELO ZURITA, M. D. L. 2019. What is ‘(In)action’? Rethinking Traditional Understandings of Disaster Risk Reduction in Households. Australian Journal of Emergency Management, 34, 52-57.
- CORNES, I. C. & COOK, B. 2018. Localising climate change: heatwave responses in urban households. Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, 27, 159-174.
- COOK, B. & MELO ZURITA, M. D. L. 2019. Fulfilling the promise of participation by not resuscitating the deficit model Global environmental change.
- COOK, B. & OVERPECK, J. 2019. Relationship-building between climate scientists and publics as an alternative to information transfer. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 10, 570-587.
- COOK, B. & MELO ZURITA, M. D. L. 2016. Planning to learn: an insurgency for disaster risk reduction (DRR). International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 19, 265-272.
- MELO ZURITA, M. D. L., COOK, B., HARMS, L. & MARCH, A. 2015. Towards new disaster governance: Subsidiarity as a critical tool. Environmental Policy and Governance, 25, 386-398. | <urn:uuid:70289023-73b2-457a-abae-c24039878d9c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://communityriskreduction.org.au/index.php?page=media-and-publications | 2023-09-28T17:03:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.766932 | 660 |
Have you ever wondered if you can go to college without a high school diploma? Could you!
To welcome non-traditional students, schools across the country have introduced specialized admissions processes, programs, and secondary equivalencies.
Here, we examine the pathways and opportunities available to you. We look at what you need to qualify for admission to a traditional undergraduate degree program and what alternatives you can pursue.
Your Options: How to get into college without a high school diploma
Enroll in a college that does not require a high school diploma or HSE.
Not every school requires a high school diploma or HSE for admission.
At some colleges, non-traditional applicants can gain admission by completing an academic skills assessment or placement test. Candidates must have adequate scores on these exams, which shows that they are able to thrive in the college programme.
Choosing this route can save you time by not having to complete a GED or drop out of high school early. However, you can only qualify for federal financial aid under special circumstances without a diploma or GED.
Enroll in a community college.
Admission requirements vary between community colleges, but some schools accept applicants without a high school diploma or GED as long as they are over 18.
Usually, you still need to pass a placement test to qualify for admission.
Community colleges may also offer career or career path programs that accept applicants without a diploma or GED. Following these methods can result in you joining the workforce more quickly.
To qualify for federal financial aid, however, students typically need a high school diploma or GED.
Enroll in an adult high school.
Adult high schools allow learners to earn a high school diploma, which will help them qualify for college admissions and federal financial aid. Program requirements vary but may include a minimum age of 18 and a minimum of high school credits.
These programs are useful because they award accredited high school diplomas quickly. Many schools offer low or even cost free programs and flexible scheduling options, such as asynchronous online classes.
Apply to college as a student not pursuing a degree and taking classes.
Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may be able to take classes as non-degree students. Many schools allow learners to take a certain number of courses without submitting transcripts.
You can use this training for personal or professional enrichment, or to qualify for a college degree.
Typically, non-degree students do not qualify for federal financial aid. It may also be limited to courses for which there are no mandatory prerequisites.
Finally, schools tend to defer admission of non-degree students until all traditional students are enrolled, limiting the class options available.
Continue dual/simultaneous recording.
Colleges may offer dual or concurrent enrollment opportunities to current high school students or learners pursuing a GED. For admission, prospective students need proof of high school enrollment or a GED program. Applicants may need to be within a certain number of credits or hours from graduation to qualify.
Concurrent enrollment programs give you a head start on your college training. While students may not qualify for federal financial aid, many schools waive the cost of training or offer significantly reduced rates.
Take and pass the GED exam.
One of the most popular ways for students without a high school diploma to qualify for college admissions is to pass the GED test.
Candidates must be over 16 years old and not currently enrolled in high school. The GED includes four exams: Math, Science, Logical Language Arts, and Social Studies.
Before trying the test, you can take GED courses and practice tests. Test takers can complete tests in parts or all at once at an approved test center or online. Depending on your results, you may meet the criteria for college readiness or even qualify for college credit.
Take and pass the HiSET exam.
Like the GED exam, the HiSET It is the equivalent of a high school diploma that can qualify you for admission to college.
To take the test, candidates must meet the age requirements of their state and not be enrolled in high school.
The HiSET test has five sections: Language Arts, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. The test takes approximately seven hours. You can take HiSET courses and practice exams before taking the exam.
Alternatives to College Admission – No high school diploma or GED needed.
College may not be suitable for everyone. The alternatives below allow you to get career and personal development training without attending a traditional college.
Enroll in a vocational or vocational school.
Trade or vocational schools often have flexible admission requirements, making them a good alternative for applicants who do not have a high school diploma or GED.
These schools and programs focus on work-based training and practical preparation for trade school jobssuch as welding, cosmetology and massage therapy.
Trade schools offer quick and direct access to jobs and reduce student debt. On the other hand, software and career flexibility can be limited.
Get certificates or certificates online.
while both Certificates and Certificates They can be rather useful alternatives and lead to employment, the credentials are quite different.
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Compass Behavioral Solutions, located in Roanoke, Virginia, provides comprehensive home and clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Our Roanoke office serves the serves the city of Roanoke, Salem and the surrounding areas.
The mission of Compass is to provide quality behavioral health services to stabilize, strengthen, and support youth, adults, and families.
Compass has established three core values that form our framework: Integrity, Client Health, and Professional Growth.
Compass understands the complexity of behavioral health needs. We utilize a combination of trauma-informed and evidence-based therapies.
Connections provides home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and adolescents under the age of 21, who demonstrate significant impairment in adaptive functioning that is related to either developmental delays or other health conditions. Connections is not a diagnosis-specific program and children with other disorders who exhibit communication and social skills deficits in combination with maladaptive behaviors may qualify for services. | <urn:uuid:88b66294-1da9-4482-9729-124665bc2020> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://compassva.com/location/roanoke-valley/ | 2023-09-28T18:11:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.926253 | 209 |
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Sources: Oldcastle Infrastructure, Atlanta; CP staff
Oldcastle infrastructure has acquired Hydro International, a U.K. water processing, treatment and management specialist working directly with municipal, commercial and industrial customers. The transaction extends Oldcastle Infrastructure’s pursuit of circular water economy solutions, concurrent with closely related trends: Increased regulation and government funding, plus greater recognition of aging supply and conveyance infrastructure.
“As one of the most respected players in the North American and U.K. stormwater and wastewater markets, Hydro brings extensive market knowledge and strong specification positions that will drive growth for us both in Europe and North America,” says CRH Infrastructure Products President Jason Jackson.
“The opportunities for synergy are tremendous,” adds Hydro CEO Paul Cleaver. “Combining our product expertise with Oldcastle Infrastructure’s commercial platform enables our teams to uniquely solve ever-expanding problems in the water market.”
Oldcastle Infrastructure closed the deal with funds advised by Agilitas Private Equity LLP.
OLDCASTLE APG INTEGRATES CERTAINTEED OUTDOOR LIVING PRODUCT LINES
Oldcastle APG, Atlanta, has acquired the fencing, railing and decking assets of CertainTeed, including Buffalo, N.Y. and Orem, Utah production facilities and the upmarket vinyl or composite Bufftech (dealer) and SimTek (retailer) brands. Integration of the premier product lines, specialized manufacturing capabilities, and geographical positions will strengthen Oldcastle APG’s proficiency in the attractive vinyl fencing category following the 2022 acquisition of Barrette Outdoor Living—a top provider of fencing, railing and decking in North America.
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With the mobile platform is becoming more pervasive through everyday life, it’s only natural that mobile casino games follow the same pattern. Mobile is by far the fastest growing mobile device, only beaten by smartphones, and boasts the highest percentage of users across all platforms. Smartphone users in the US and UK are expected to boost their monthly data allowance by approximately 40 percent over the next two years, there is no end in the future for the mobile industry in grabpay casino terms of its global reach, or the number of devices that are capable of running games. This indicates that games played on mobile devices will not disappear anytime soon.
The live dealer casino game is among the most popular examples of a mobile casino game app. The free-to-play version can be downloaded directly from the Google Play app store and is playable on almost every Android smartphone. Similar to other casinos, this one also lets you bet on tips or cash. These are seamlessly integrated into the gaming experience. You can choose to play single or multi-game sessions and you can also play with real money. This feature, in conjunction with the high quality graphics, the social networking possibilities and the ease of access to betting tools makes the application well worth a download.
The next example of a successful smartphone gambling product is the mobile casino games which can be played using a tablet. The tablet market is in its infancy at present however there is no doubt that there is potential here. Tablets offer a large screen, high-resolution display as well as the ability to run multiple apps at once. Tablets also have the benefit of having a larger keyboard that is user-friendly. Many people who are just beginning to get familiar with Android are turning to the tablet, as it is a great platform for entertainment and media-based apps.
Tablet versions of the mobile casino games are as accessible for download via the mobile device. Many believe that apps are the future of gaming on tablets. Many of the best apps for tablets right now are designed specifically for Android. It allows player bank wire transfer casinos to access gaming functions and do it from anywhere they have internet access. This means you can play games from your couch, in a coffee shop, or using your laptop. Gaming on a tablet is about multitasking. This is exactly what consumers expect from their smartphones.
The mobile version of the well-known World Poker Tour is another example of a hugely successful gambling product for smartphones. This game was created specifically for mobile casinos, so that it could be played while the player was traveling and did not require Wi-Fi or 3G connection to play. Because it is a top-quality poker game, a lot of players prefer to play through a mobile casino game service rather than a brick and mortar casino. A high-quality customer support system in place prior to the launch of the mobile version of the World Poker Tour provided additional incentive to players as it assured them that they would be able to receive any technical issues immediately.
Mobile casino games also provide players with additional motivation to stay in the game. If a player wins a game and takes his winnings, he can choose the option of redeeming those winnings through a series of merchandise purchases and bonuses. These aren’t “real cash” transactions, but the same mechanics that apply to apps, for instance, purchasing gifts or other items that come with promo codes. There’s no distinct interface for the redemption process instead, the player has to connect his social media accounts with his casino games account on mobile in order to complete his transactions.
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Document storage is a key part of any organization’s business solutions, whether or not its business model is information-based. Deciding where or how to store your documents might be a simple, one-afternoon fix if you’re a small or new company, but it can be a headache for any sizeable organization unless appropriately managed.
We decided to write a guide to the various document storage solutions available, to hopefully make it easier to choose the best way to store your important documents. However, before we can review your options, we must know what to look for.
What does good document storage require?
There are two angles to “good” document storage to consider: what is most advantageous for your operation, and what is in line with the legislation to which you must comply. Of course, this distinction, though helpful, is arbitrary, as complying with legislation is almost always better for your operation than risking costly fines or prosecution.
The operational aspects are pretty straightforward. You have and use documents (be they physical, paper documents, or digital files of some kind) because the information they contain is useful. You keep them in storage because that useful information will be helpful again in the future. Thus, good storage needs to have enough capacity to hold everything you want to hold onto, and it needs to be as accessible as possible so that you can access that information when you need it, not after. Keeping your storage organized is a big part of accessibility, as disorganized are hard to find.
Finally, like with every element of your operation, your storage needs to be cost-effective. Keeping your documents secure and organized is essential, but unless you deal with especially sensitive information, you probably don’t need expensive top-of-the-line security measures. Standard encryption or locks will probably do the job.
How does legislation affect document storage requirements?
Things get a little more complicated, however, when we introduce legislation. As we’ve covered in previous posts, Canadian federal legislation leaves a lot of room for flexible solutions in records management. Rather than try to write rules covering every possible circumstance or situation an organization might be in, the legislation leaves it very much up to you to manage your own records. The only things required of you are that your organization abide by some minimum standards and core principles.
The most critical minimum standards to keep in mind are retention periods. These rules require you to hold onto various business documents for several years after they’re created, even if they’re no longer relevant to your operation. The amount of time you need to keep a record varies between document types, but it is usually a six-year period. However, when that six-year period begins also depends on the type of document, as well as the kind of organization. At most, the period could start as late as 364 days after it was created, so to be careful, it’s best practice to hold onto all of your business documents for at least seven years – eight if you’re extra cautious. (Read more about retention periods here.)
But what counts as a “business document?” If you only have to hold onto a small portion of your documents, retention periods won’t affect your storage needs very much. In reality, however, nearly every piece of information your organization interacts with counts as a business document. Financial documents, transaction records, personnel records, internal memos, official meeting minutes and correspondence; all of these and more need to be retained for various lengths of time. In the context of storage solutions, “good” storage includes high capacity and scalability.
There are a few exceptions, generally anything especially unimportant (i.e. not legally, operationally, or financially relevant). These are called “transitory records” and can be disposed of whenever you wish. However, given the penalties for non-compliance, and the suspicion that an absent file can raise, it may be better for you to retain mundane documents to prove an absence of suspicious activity. (Read more about records maintenance legislation here.)
One notable exception to this general policy of “keep it all” is personal information (i.e. identifying information about individuals outside of the organization). Many organizations collect personal information in their regular course of business, either to tailor their goods and services to their customers or for targeted advertising. Canadian federal legislation has almost the opposite approach to personal information; the general policy is to get rid of it as soon as possible. According to legislation, you need to have a specific reason for collecting a piece of personal information. Once that purpose has expired, the information should be securely disposed of unless you used that information to make a decision that affects the person to whom it pertains. In that case, the information, and record of the decision made about it, need to be accessible to the individual for long enough that they have a reasonable opportunity to access it and challenge the decision if they so wish. (Read more about personal information legislation here; for more information on records management, check out our blog series: A Guide to Records Management.)
What are your options for document storage?
Option 1: Paper Filing
In general, digital storage is far more efficient, secure, and legally reliable than storing paper documents (if you do it right); plus, it comes with additional benefits like remote access and instant duplication (learn more here). We strongly encourage any organization to digitalize as much of their operation as possible due to the efficiency, security, and accessibility advantages digital systems offer.
However, some organizations may choose to or have to retain some paper documents. Depending on the number and sensitivity of these physical documents, it may be most cost-effective to store them in filing cabinets or lock boxes at your facility. However, this consumes valuable space in your facility or office that you could better utilize for your core business. Storing all of your paper documents in the office may also be untenable if you have a huge number of files. Various companies offer secure document storage off-site, though their business model may require you to pay them every time you want to access one of your own records.
Option 2: Digital Storage In-house
Almost every organization doing business in developed societies already uses some amount of digital storage, so this should be familiar territory. If you’re looking to scale up your digital storage capacity in-house or to improve the storage you’ve already got, you’ll need to ensure you have high-quality I.T. professionals on hand to help you set it up and maintain it. To keep your files organized and accessible, you’ll need to think about who in your organization needs access to what and how often, as well as develop an indexing schema that’s intuitive enough to be understood without thorough instruction, yet comprehensive enough to organize everything effectively.
How secure your digital storage will need to be, depends on how sensitive the information is. An organization of any size needs to protect its financial information, so some extra security measures beyond those built into your software tools are likely warranted. Regular monitoring and maintenance by your I.T. team, strong and frequently rotated passwords, educating your employees about good digital hygiene, and some basic encryption are a few ways you can keep your information safe on internet-connected servers.
Contrary to what some people believe, digital information is far more secure than paper. The common misconception that paper is more secure or reliable than digital is probably a left-over from a time when that was in fact true or based on the intuitive feeling of certainty and solidity that physical documents provide. Either way, so long as you take some common-sense steps to protect your data, modern digital storage options offer reliability and security that intuitive feelings of security can’t compete with in practice. You can’t encrypt a paper file, keep it behind a password, or track who’s seen it with metadata. (Learn more about the security and reliability advantages of paper here).
Option 3: Cloud Storage
Mass-storing your files in a server hundreds or even thousands of miles away was once a pipe dream of computer enthusiasts or the exclusive privilege of major corporations and governments. Now, however, with lightning-fast internet speeds available in most of the developed world, and high-capacity digital storage cheaper and more efficient than ever, storing documents online is an option for anyone.
Cloud storage comes with a number of benefits over in-house digital storage. For one, you can save space that local storage would’ve used instead. Depending on the size of your organization and its I.T. team, cloud storage is probably also more reliable than in-house storage. Every computer system has issues now and then, but using a cloud storage provider’s servers means outsourcing the monitoring and maintenance to them.
Companies offering cloud storage services need to maintain reliability and security to sustain their profits, so you can be sure that much of their revenue is being reinvested into industry-leading digital security measures. Cloud storage is also more convenient than in-house digital storage, as you can access your files from any computer, including when you’re out of the office. In fact, this convenience is what made entirely remote business models possible, and was a key part of the resilience of economies around the world during the recent COVID-19 lockdowns.
The only potential downsides of cloud storage are dependence on internet speeds and dependence on the service provider. Because all of your information is stored off-site, potentially a very far distance away, disruptions to your internet access mean disruptions to your access to your own files. Additionally, if the service provider experiences a technical crisis or severe disruption, you will have to wait until they are able to resume service, and trust that they backed up your files properly.
But you should consider how likely these problems are. Internet speeds are faster and more reliable than ever before, so unless your organization is based somewhere with poor digital infrastructure, disruptions will be rare and short. Service providers, on the other hand, have huge financial incentives to maintain reliable storage, so they’re likely to take many precautions with your data.
Additionally, due to the market centralization of the internet (i.e. Anyone from anywhere can access the biggest providers), the mainstream options for cloud storage generate huge amounts of revenue, giving them access to cutting-edge technology and personnel to ensure that they never run into problems that could disrupt services. So not only is the protection of your files their primary business incentive, but they’re also likely to be more able to protect your files than you are.
Option 4: Air-Gapped Storage
The security options for in-house or cloud storage are typically good enough to cover most organizations’ needs. But what if your information is especially sensitive, or what if your organization is an especially likely target for cybercriminals? The most secure digital storage option is “air-gapped” storage, in which a dedicated server system is completely isolated from the internet. Secure removable storage devices, like external hard drives or thumb drives, are used to ferry files onto and off the isolated server, and only by trusted members of your organization. With no possible way to connect to the internet, there’s zero risk of online cyber threats, giving you the maximum possible peace of mind about the files you keep there.
Air-gapped storage is ideal for archiving old records that you don’t need to move often, and that you need to keep as secure as possible. It is not the best option, however, for any files that you need to share or use often (unless you’re okay with using the files on a computer which is also disconnected from the internet).
Learn more about air-gapped servers and digital information security here.
Leverage the Advantages of Digital
Digital information systems are far superior to physical files. Digitalized systems and processes are faster, more efficient, more secure, and more flexible than any process still dependent on paper. Digital documents are the best way to store information, as the efficiency of digital storage systems can hold the equivalent of millions of pages of paper in a space no bigger than a deck of cards.
Consentia offers flexible, custom-tailored, local paper scanning solutions for any volume of files. Accelerate your information processing with digital systems, without having to send your important files out of Alberta. We never take risks with the security of our clients’ files, which is why our secure facility utilizes an air-gapped server to store your new digital copies. Get in touch with us today to discover how we can help. | <urn:uuid:a9a66392-0d44-4c52-9fe0-5a4b4cc457e8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://consentia.com/best-way-to-store-your-important-documents/ | 2023-09-28T17:21:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.947189 | 2,604 |
A Starters Guide To Purchasing Cannabidiol (CBD On-line
Cannabidiol may be headline news at the moment, but there are nevertheless massive figures of folks however to just take the plunge. Therefore, it can be challenging to make an educated selection when perusing the market. If you are new to CBD Hemp oil, then make sure you keep on reading through. This article will purpose to act as a useful beginner’s manual to acquiring CBD on the internet properly. These measures will make a shortlist of choices deserving of your custom.
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All trustworthy CBD manufacturers and organizations will meticulously take a look at each and every batch of Cannabidiol. This is normal apply in the hashish industry. Following all, our clients are men and women who suffer from significant overall health problems. This implies there can be no grey areas about the components in CBD oil goods. Always examine for lab check studies. This will clearly describe the various components in your Hemp-derived item. These documents are occasionally named a certificate of investigation.
Look through CBD Oil Testimonials
Like any item, large-good quality items earn a deserved status. It stands to reason, if you buy a CBD health supplement that delivers as promised, you will be a satisfied consumer. The odds are you will go back again and purchase CBD once again from the same model or supplier. Consequently, hold an eye out for optimistic evaluations which supplies reassurance your picked brand is trustworthy and reliable. Earlier mentioned all, good opinions indicates the item will supply and meet up with expectations.
Acquiring CBD with SSL Technologies
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Athletics Wagering Football Guidelines – A few Great Football Wagering Tips to Earn More Football Wagers
I’ve been betting on soccer for a really extended time and I’ve discovered some fantastic sporting activities betting soccer guidelines that I’m heading to share with you. Betting on football is a method that needs continuing improvement until you get football picks from an individual.
Right now, I’ll share with you a few football betting tips to help you get much more in your soccer wagering journey.
Soccer Betting Idea one
Don’t bet school football online games like NFL soccer games. This is a single of the far more typical mistakes in football. Do it at your very own peril.
With college football, you have younger males coming into their own. They are at university and beneath all types of influences. NFL football is about skilled company males. It is much more of a enterprise frame of mind and to get, you want to wager it a little differently.
Football Betting Tip two
Make sure your football parlay betting is only a tiny part of your general football wagering. If it is not, you may ultimately grow to be a lengthy operate loser, which I know you will not want.
Soccer parlay bets are a blast, but will not just guess parlay cards. You need to have a healthful dose of one wagers.
Football Betting Tip three
Bet the benefit. It is genuinely simple. When you make football bets, you want to uncover strains that supply you price. Let’s say that the New England Patriots are actively playing at home from the Atlanta Falcons.
The line is -21. Is this price? Nope. Sure, the Patriots are most likely likely to acquire (in our hypothetical NFL game), but 21 is a lot as well high.
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Winning tons of football bets this period is easy. Want to know how?
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If the sportsbook is busy with action, it need to be soccer period. Whether or not it truly is the NFL or NCAA, football betting motion is fast and furious in the course of the season. For the novice athletics bettor, it can look a little bit puzzling, but soccer bets truly come down to two kinds-straight bets and parlay bets.
Football Betting – Straight Bets
Here’s the workhorse for any successful football bettor. A straight guess merely means you might be betting on one particular football sport. If you guess on far more than a single match on the identical ticket, it truly is a parlay, and we are going to speak about that in a moment.
When you make a straight soccer guess, you could be betting on a facet or complete. Just put, when you wager a aspect, you “decide a side” in the game. For instance, let us say the New England Patriots are enjoying the Seattle Seahawks. If you are likely to bet a facet, you would wager on either the Patriots or the Seahawks.
Each game has a stage complete (besides NCAA football, which is most video games). This is the quantity of points scored amongst the two teams. When you wager a whole, you happen to be betting beneath or in excess of that complete. For occasion, let us say the complete is forty seven and you take the over. To get, equally groups need to mix for 48 or much more factors (47 would be a drive, which means you get your bet back again). | <urn:uuid:bf83fe4b-02ea-4071-8a70-7a9719b2752d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://contentcalendar.io/athletics-wagering-football-guidelines-a-few-great-football-wagering-tips-to-earn-more-football-wagers/ | 2023-09-28T17:51:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.941824 | 869 |
Difficulty Casino plus Gaming Troubles Occur around Different Levels associated with Depth in addition to May possibly Become worse
Issue Gambling and Gambling Problems Arrive in Various Levels of Depth and Might Worsen
Dilemma gambling, also acknowledged as compulsive gambling, is identified as a illness or illness. But not all people who have a that problem would be identified as getting compulsive gamblers. As with any habits, the diploma or severity of the actions determines the scientific classification.
Therapists use various scales to evaluate a gambling actions and base the therapy in accordance to the evaluation. Most therapists use DSM-IV or the South Oaks Gambling Screen for analysis.
Just getting compulsive or pathological gambling acknowledged as a treatable illness was a key accomplishment for the therapists who deal with those troubles. For many several years gambling was appeared upon as a character flaw or weak spot, but not a true illness. Now that it has been approved that out of management gambling is a disease that could be taken care of efficient techniques are emerging.
1 point that nearly all clinicians agree on is that the very best way to successfully take care of the dilemma is to cease the gambling immediately. Some clinical research have indicated that neuro transmitter deficiencies might be a lead to of the issue and drug therapies are getting analyzed although other kinds of behavioral therapy, these kinds of as help groups and guided mediation or hypnosis are also exhibiting some good results.
If you are pondering if you or someone you know has a gambling dilemma, here is a checklist
that is employed by clinicians to evaluate for pathological gambling …
“As described by the American Psychiatric Affiliation, pathological gambling is an impulse control problem that is a continual and progressive psychological ailment.
Pathological gambling is now defined as persistent and recurrent maladaptive conduct assembly at least 5 of the following conditions, as lengthy as these behaviors are not greater explained by a manic episode:
1.Preoccupation. The subject has repeated thoughts about gambling experiences, regardless of whether previous, potential, or fantasy.
2. Tolerance. As with drug tolerance, the topic demands larger or a lot more recurrent wagers to encounter the very same “hurry”.
3. Withdrawal. Restlessness or irritability related with attempts to stop or lessen gambling.
4. Escape. The subject gambles to improve mood or escape difficulties.
five. Chasing. The topic tries to win back again gambling losses with more gambling.
6. Lying. The topic tries to hide the extent of his or her gambling by lying to loved ones, pals, or therapists.
7. Thieving in buy to feed their gambling dependancy.
8. Decline of control. The man or woman has unsuccessfully tried to reduce gambling.
nine. Unlawful acts. The man or woman has broken the legislation in buy to receive gambling funds or get better gambling losses. This might consist of functions of theft, embezzlement, fraud, forgery, or undesirable checks.
ten. Risked important relationship. The particular person gambles despite risking or dropping a connection, work, or other significant opportunity.
eleven. Bailout. The man or woman turns to family, friends, or another 3rd celebration for financial support as a end result of gambling. “
(from wikipedia at Compulsive Gambling Pathological Gambling)
My very own expertise as a therapist has led me to feel that number 4. on the checklist rarely
qualifies as a gambling problem or an indicator of a gambling difficulty since most men and women who
gamble recreationally do gamble to escape and have exciting. On the other hand, the record is a good
location to begin if you have considerations. One more suggestion is that you sit in on a meeting of
Gambler’s Nameless and seek expert counseling. The sooner you tackle a
suspected gambling problem the faster you can get it beneath manage and stop the progression
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Financial ratios are useful tools that translate your accounting data into information that allows you to keep a pulse on the health of your construction company. This week we’re discussing the top five ratios and how to use them in your business.
Topics we cover in this episode include:
- Ratios and year-end planning
- Working Capital and the Quick Ratio
- Days of Cash
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- Underbillings to Working Capital Ratio
- Net Income after taxes
- Return on assets
- Backlog Gross Profit
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[00:00:00] Rob Williams: Welcome to the Contractor Success Forum. Today we’re discussing the top five ratios contractors need to know. This is an amazing episode here on the Contractor Success Forum, because we discuss how to run a contracting business more profitable.
And who do we have with us today? We have three experts of the industry. We have Wade Carpenter, Carpenter, and Company, CPAs. And I just love that new logo on your background there. And we have Stephen Brown with McDaniel-Whitley Bonding and Insurance agency. The experts, these two guys, on ratios. And I am Rob Williams with IronGate Entrepreneurial Support Systems.
So guys, my God, we’re gonna duke it out today to figure out what these top five ratios are for contractors, man.
[00:01:03] Wade Carpenter: It may be a good thing you’re in Memphis and we’re in Atlanta. because I think we were talking before, we need any fights here, but.
[00:01:11] Stephen Brown: Well, everybody’s got an opinion on financial ratios. Don’t they?
[00:01:16] Rob Williams: Yeah.
[00:01:16] Stephen Brown: I guess our listeners need to know, what is a financial ratio? Well, what are we talking about? Financial ratios are ratios that you use from your accounting data to tell you how your business is doing. And they’re great tools. Rob, did they not talk about this when you were in MBA or was this in regular business school? Where did this come up?
[00:01:39] Rob Williams: We talked about some ratios and we talked about a bunch of big corporate stuff, but it just didn’t mean much until I had a decade or two under my belt to get what these numbers were. And I was joking with you guys earlier, I still have to look these things up sometimes to remember exactly what they are. But it’s so important and where do we get these as contractors? Where do we get our information about these ratios? And unfortunately we get them from ourselves sometime instead of the experts of what these ratios should be and even what they are. I think we get in these contractor groups and talk about them, and we have a lot of misconceptions of these ratios and what they mean and even which numbers are included in the different ratios, and who looks at these and why do we even need these things?
[00:02:27] Stephen Brown: Well, you just said, who looks at the ratios? That’s a huge question before we start arguing about what the best ratios are for contractors and what range they should be. Hey, we could do that all day long, but who looks at it? First of all, you need to look at it.
[00:02:42] Rob Williams: Well, that’s who should look at–
[00:02:43] Stephen Brown: That’s right. Whether you look at them or not, your bonding company and your banker, they look at them.
[00:02:50] Rob Williams: I think that’s why we look at our ratios, because we know that the bankers are gonna be looking at the ratios. We look at profit margins and some other things, but not the ratios as much. Some of the contractors may look at them on a more regular basis, especially if they’ve got a CFO or something like that.
But yeah we look at them because they’re looking at them.
[00:03:10] Stephen Brown: I tell you else looks at them. If you have a good construction oriented CPA like Wade Carpenter, they’re looking at them. They’re looking at–
[00:03:17] Wade Carpenter: You trying to make up now, I guess the check’s in the mail.
[00:03:20] Stephen Brown: Okay, But they look at them because it’s their job to help their clients interpret their numbers. You help provide a year-end financial statement for your contractors, and you also help them interpret the numbers, right?
[00:03:34] Wade Carpenter: Right. And you know, exactly what Rob said, that, a smart contractor is going to be looking at these numbers, not just because it’s gonna affect your bonding or your banking, but it’s also the health of your company.
And, I did also wanna point out that, and I, may not should say this on our podcast, but bonding companies are gonna look at your ratios a lot more. They’re gonna scrutinize it a lot more than a banker would. Sometimes there are things that, you can get by a banker that you can’t get by your bonding company. But I think learning what the bonding companies are looking for, they’re looking to make sure your financial health is there. And I think that’s a great way to look at it is, looking at it through their standpoint.
[00:04:19] Stephen Brown: Hey, financial health. You know when you get your blood work, you get that chart and then there’s a line that goes down the middle and that’s the normal range. And if it goes out, maybe your doctor circles it and makes a little note to you to follow up on this or follow up on that. That’s the exact same thing with ratios.
[00:04:35] Rob Williams: Yeah. I have to tell you one big point about this. If contractors will look at their ratios, they can actually control these if they understand them. Because when I talk about a ratio to a contractor the first thing, and I bet Wade would say this too, is yeah, but. They always know something about that. They have an explanation about that ratio and they’re probably not sitting there with somebody that’s looking at this thing. And there’s often something they can do about it.
Oh yeah, well, we coded this to this, or I haven’t done this yet, or something. Sometimes there are huge ratio things that you could fix or do something about that would be the difference of getting bonded or not getting bonded. Or getting your loan pulled, or not getting your loan pulled.
I think there’s a misconception that the contractors say, I’m just gonna run my business, and then these numbers are here. If you know what these are, some of them, you can really control them, one for the health of your business, but sometimes it is something that’s just not in the right place, or you need to ship some material to something so you can count it. So there’s something that you can control very easily that would make a huge difference in your ratio because you know your company is healthy, but it may not be reflected on that ratio just because the “yeah, but…”. You know that explanation that you’re not sitting there in front the underwriter to explain that.
[00:06:02] Stephen Brown: Yeah. We’re both bobbing our heads. Yes, you are correct on that, Rob.
Ratios and year-end planning
[00:06:07] Wade Carpenter: We’re recording this, getting towards the end of September. About this time, October, November is when I’m sitting down with our contractors, we’ve done some episodes on, what you should be doing for year end planning.
But when we’re looking at tax purposes versus financial statement purposes, that’s where we look at the ratios. If you’ve got a good CPA, they’re looking at these ratios in October, November, and then they’re reaching out to the bonding company, the bond agent, and saying, What do you want these to look like, and how can we dress these up?
Not by cheating, but saying, do we need to leave our cash in there? Sometimes people will pay their cash down at the end of the year just to save on taxes. Doing that may be wrecking their cash ratios or working capital. The other point about what you just said the fact that, number one, understanding the, what the ratios mean.
But number two, I think Stephen would agree with me is that, when you can explain there is something out of the ordinary, but there’s a reason for it. And not making excuses, but sometimes things happen and Stephen, I guess I’ll let you comment on that, but just like the contract schedules, things happen.
[00:07:16] Stephen Brown: You made my day saying that. Both of you. This was not scripted, listeners. You absolutely made my day, Wade, because it’s that time of year. Accountants look, you know when football season’s coming, you know when deer seasons starts, you know when duck seasons starts, you know these things instinctually.
And this time of year, if you have a December 31st year end, you should be meeting and talking with your construction-oriented CPA. Folks, you don’t learn construction accounting in college. It’s an art form. You have to do it all the time. All right, I’m finished with that. But please get together with your CPA and do a little bit of talking before the year-end’s produced, because you’re right. Construction oriented CPA generally know what’s gonna affect your taxes and what the bonding companies need. General rule of thumb. And if they don’t, involve your bond agent and just go over that together.
[00:08:12] Rob Williams: The one thing, what Wade just said, that I think contractors have a misconception of is the CPAs talking about changing these numbers. Our impression is the CPAs are just smart and I’ve got this smart guy and he’s gonna move things around in the numbers. He’s not just moving things around, he’s talking to you so you can do something in your contracting business that legally and correctly changes the numbers that will be reflected on there. It’s not that the CPA’s doing it on his own and just moving things around on where he codes stuff.
He’s not cooking the books. I mean, some may, I don’t know. But that’s not what we’re talking about. We’re talking about real business changes that he needs to go back and forth, or she needs to go back and forth with you as the contractor to focus on getting you to some of those financial ratio goals.
So anyway it’s not that they do it by themselves. They need a relationship with you and go back and forth. I think a lot of times they’re just so separated. I had some CPAs that were more just reporting and filing my taxes that didn’t get involved in my business and that’s not what I needed. So anyway, Okay.
Back to the number one. So Steven, what’s the number one? What are our number one ratios?
[00:09:29] Stephen Brown: That was a great point. Oh, he could not have gone on without that point. Thank you. Okay.
Working Capital and the Quick Ratio
[00:09:34] Stephen Brown: Ratios, financial ratios. First ratio of bonding tells us about your working capital. And guys, working capital is current assets minus current liabilities, and that produces what’s called the Quick Ratio.
Quick Ratio. So you take your current assets, that’s all your cash and cash equivalents, including receivables, and you subtract it from your current liabilities. That’s everything you owe within the next 12 months. And if that ratio is a one or above, that means you’ve got enough cash to pay your bills. So working capital is also a percentage of your sales tells us what kind of bonding program the bonding company’s comfortable doing. Doesn’t that make sense? If you were a bonding company, wouldn’t you wanna know that contractor had enough cash?
[00:10:27] Wade Carpenter: Yeah, let me comment on that too. I guess I, I would say actually agree with you. Number one is working capital. But the way that a bonding company is going to look at that differently than say a bank or traditional finance, you’re gonna just take your current assets minus your current liabilities, which is basically a ratio of, again, do you have more assets than liabilities?
Thinking about the way a bonding company, they’re going to throw out things like prepaid expenses. If you have any inventory at all, they’re probably gonna give you maybe 50%, if any credit for it all. There are other things, like if you got loans to shareholders they’re gonna throw that kind of stuff out.
So understanding what that working capital, or I refer to it as adjusted working capital. Cause it’s not, there’s not a traditional textbook definition of it. It’s the way that bonding companies look at it.
[00:11:22] Stephen Brown: Right. I guess that was kinda sneaky of me by overgeneralizing that. It is adjusted by the bonding companies, but that’s why you need a good bond agent. They’ll roll up their sleeves and duke it out with them. They’ll explain, Well, You need to look at this. You may be talking to deaf ears, but different companies have different feelings about that. They really do. But you’re right, as a general rule, they are gonna throw this out and that out.
[00:11:46] Rob Williams: Well, I know what I thought was the number one. Did–
[00:11:49] Stephen Brown: What?
[00:11:49] Rob Williams: I think the working capital is the most popular one that’s looked at, but I’ve got a different play on this. To me, the number one ratio is the ratio that is the most out of line for the company, because I have seen that–
[00:12:06] Wade Carpenter: He’s going theoretical now. I don’t, it’s like
[00:12:09] Stephen Brown: Oh man.
[00:12:09] Rob Williams: Because I’ve actually dealt with a lot of companies where the working capital for years and years is just not very important with them. They don’t have an issue with it. But maybe their debt is a big problem or maybe some other things. So to me it’s the maybe. Okay. I thought that was a really good answer.
[00:12:25] Wade Carpenter: I think we’re going philosophical now,
[00:12:27] Stephen Brown: Yeah, but , It depends on the type of contractor you are. It changes.
[00:12:32] Rob Williams: I think it’s not the same for everybody. Yeah, it’s different for everybody. But giving that I do think the most popular and the most common one that I see is the working capital. When the working capital’s off, it’s a huge problem. You know? So, but it’s not always the most important one. It’s actually very frequently, it’s not important because it’s in line.
[00:12:52] Stephen Brown: Well, let me tell you about how Liberty Mutual Surety breaks their ratios down. They break it down into five categories. They broke it down to liquidity ratios, like this quick ratio or current ratios we were talking about. They have leverage ratios, profitability ratios, cash flow ratios, efficiency ratios, and backlog ratios.
That’s what they look at. And each one of them has different type of ratios in there that go into that category. For example, liquidity. We always talk about cash is king. So that’s why the quick ratio is so important because it’s a liquidity ratio. But other categories that, for example, Liberty Mutual uses in their benchmarking studies are the days of cash. Days of cash is how many days worth of cash do you have on hand to pay your bills? So, if it’s 60 days worth of cash, you got enough cash to pay 60 days worth of your bills.
And then they have another ratio called working capital turnover ratio. That’s your net sales divided by your average working capital. So what does that mean? Why do they care about that, Wade?
[00:14:05] Wade Carpenter: Well I think all of them are a different form of looking at the working capital ratio. And, I guess from my standpoint, the one reason I put working capital ratio as number one is yes, it is the liquidity. And I know you said one to one is you’ve got at least as much working capital as current liabilities.
But typically they’re gonna look at 1.4 or higher to say that’s a healthy company.
[00:14:33] Stephen Brown: That’s right.
[00:14:34] Wade Carpenter: Number two is I think, bonding capacity. There’s a general rule of thumb and Stephen can tell you it doesn’t always follow the rule of thumb, but your bonding capacity is, generally speaking, 10 times your working capital.
[00:14:48] Stephen Brown: Absolutely correct. That’s a general rule of thumb. But different type of contractors, that percentage varies.
[00:14:56] Rob Williams: Well, which it is important because you pointed that out to me, Stephen, when I was in business. If you’ve got the experience and you’ve got some other things, don’t eliminate yourself because you think you have to have 10 times. Because I thought that was a hard and fast rule, but sometimes you can get bonded at 20 times or 50 times even, if you’ve really got a lot of experience in that.
[00:15:16] Stephen Brown: That’s right.
[00:15:17] Wade Carpenter: If you’re, less than three years old or something like that, you may not get 10 times. There are circumstances.
Days of Cash
[00:15:23] Rob Williams: I’ve got one more thing that days of cash before we lead this liquidity. Right now I’m seeing a problem with this covid and some problems. This days of cash where you don’t have your receivables in there is really important right now because I’m seeing a lot of really long receivables happening.
[00:15:41] Stephen Brown: Well, it’s the days that you can cover operating expenses.
[00:15:45] Rob Williams: Yeah. Without your receivables. That’s the thing. When I get a contractor that’s in trouble, that’s calling me, it’s usually, that’s when they call me they don’t call me when they’re healthy. A lot of times when they’re in trouble, most of the time, at least recently, it’s been because their receivables are so high. And that days of cash doesn’t put that receivables in there. It’s that cash number. When I was a contractor, that was the really important number for me was days of cash, because receivables was often a really big problem. And I think a lot of these ratios are assuming that your receivables are coming in.
[00:16:20] Stephen Brown: Good point.
[00:16:22] Rob Williams: Right now, days of cash is actually more important for me in my practice than the whole working capital is. So.
[00:16:29] Stephen Brown: So there we go.
[00:16:31] Rob Williams: All right.
[00:16:32] Wade Carpenter: Let me throw out my number two, which goes along with the same line of thinking is, what are the things that affect our bonding capacity? And I know Stephen knows where I’m going with this. The debt to equity ratio and you’re basically having your equity.
Generally there’s a rule of thumb that 10 times your equity is one of the other general ways they figure out your bonding capacity. Facts and circumstances may affect that, but…
Debt to equity ratio
[00:16:57] Stephen Brown: Debt to equity ratio is your total liabilities divided by your equity. And your equity is what shows up on your year-end financial statement. That’s equity. It’s your net worth. It’s your, how much equity you’ve built up in the company over the years. So if your debt to equity is, say, one to one, then that means you can think, well, I guess I’m partners 50/50 with the bank. But if your debt to equity ratio is three times that, then you could say legitimately, well, the bank really owns three times more of this company than I do. So you think to yourself, well, if I’m going to a bank for another loan and this ratio is high, they’re gonna tap out at some point. They’re gonna say I just don’t want to be this much in bed with you. I don’t want to own and operate and run your company. I can’t do it. So that’s huge, Wade. No fighting here. I would consider that the most important leverage ratio there is.
[00:17:59] Wade Carpenter: That’s exactly where I was gonna go with that. It’s a measure of leverage.
[00:18:03] Rob Williams: To me, I look at that as a longer term ratio, versus a short term, day to day ratio.
[00:18:11] Stephen Brown: I like to think of leverage ratios as, what is a lever? Picture putting a big long piece of wood over a rock and using it as lever to push something outta the ground. Who’s got the leverage of telling you what to do? Maybe I’m overestimating this, but leverage ratios, debt to equity, that’s kind of an important thing to know, guys.
[00:18:31] Wade Carpenter: Yeah, and again, I think we had a recent episode, we talk about debt. And if you’re using your debt to grow your company properly, then I think that’s smart. If you’re not aware of how you’re using your debt or, you know, foolishly using debt, then that’s when you get in trouble.
[00:18:49] Stephen Brown: That’s exactly right. And what do you do when you have a lot of cash and you’re not using it to increase your sales and grow your company? Are you using your own cash or are you using the bank’s cash to do that? And how smart is that? How are you gonna finance that?
[00:19:05] Wade Carpenter: Yeah.
[00:19:07] Stephen Brown: I’m sorry. That was a bummer topic. Everybody’s sad now. Sorry.
[00:19:11] Rob Williams: I liked it. I liked it.
[00:19:12] Wade Carpenter: Nobody said.
[00:19:13] Stephen Brown: Hey, it’s very important. So if you have a high debt to equity ratio, It’s time to get with your construction oriented CPA like Wade Carpenter, and say, what can I do to fix this? What are some options?
[00:19:27] Rob Williams: Yeah, because I think a lot of the discussion about that with the debt is whether you want debt, whether you don’t, you have the fast growing companies and what is smart debt and what are you using it? We’re not gonna get into that in the ratio conversation, but I think what that number is can depend on how you’re using it.
A lot of times we’ll see it as mainly just receivables. Then it s hould be rotating in and out a lot. And a lot of times it’s all capital. But then sometimes it’s coming into just having debt for like startup costs or overhead costs and things like that. And that’s, that’s a problem.
That debt is a really good indicator, sort of, I think about value with that, Wade. And I know Wade’s been an expert on valuations at times and I think about looking at that debt with the value of the company. People forget about that. We got a lot of people next few years exiting their companies, and their company might be worth a whole lot more to them if they don’t have so much debt.
I’ve seen scenarios, real profitable companies, and they thought they were, you know, having five or 10 times the worth of their company and they’re growing really fast and getting up, but they’ve used so much debt to get it that their company’s worth almost nothing because they’ve been using that as debt and they don’t understand that.
And they’re coming in thinking they’ve got that as a retirement, think over that. But they got $10 million of debt that’s out there that they’ve got to clear in addition to whatever their worth of their company is. So yeah, that, that’s a big important one. Debt.
Underbillings to working captial ratio
[00:20:52] Stephen Brown: Yes. Good point. And another leverage ratio that’s important to bonding companies is Underbillings to Working Capital. So you want that number to be low. You’re underbillings are costs that you’ve incurred that you haven’t billed for yet. So that generally shows up as a current asset on your financial statement because you’ve incurred the cost, but you haven’t billed it yet.
But then the bonding company will just say, well, maybe I’ll throw that out. How much is too much underbillings? How much is too much overbillings? Well, that’s something bond underwriters think about all the time. Hey, they don’t discuss it with the client all the time, but they think about it all the time.
So, anyway, you don’t have to wade into bond underwriters talking ratios all day if you don’t want to. That’s your bond agent’s job.
[00:21:38] Rob Williams: I think another ratio that the contractors would vote number one are these profitability ratios. That’s all we really know sometimes cause we don’t even know what those other ones are. Who wants to talk about some profitability?
[00:21:52] Wade Carpenter: Let me jump back to what Stephen said on the underbilling to current assets or one of the underbillings to equity or things like that. The reason that makes a lot of difference to the bonding company, well, number one, if you’re too high underbilled, that can indicate cash flow problems. So if you end up running into problems, if you’re too far underbilled, it can be an issue. Conversely, if you’re too far overbilled, the bonding company is worried about, hey, you’ve got all this money ahead, but you’ve got more to finish on this project. You’ve been front loading it and maybe you’re running out on something. So.
[00:22:29] Stephen Brown: Right.
Listen guys, think about this. Say you get your year end financial statement and you show a bunch of overbillings on the financial statement. Well, overbillings show up as a current liability on your financial statement, but say you don’t have enough cash to meet the estimated expenses for the continuing work you show on your financial statement. You’re overbilled, but the cash in there, that means you’ve been robbing Peter to pay Paul. You’ve been taking that cash you’ve been overbilling, and you’ve been using it to deal with other problems or financing equipment or whatever else you wanted to do with it. So wouldn’t you be a little bit nervous if you were a bonding company and you saw that?
[00:23:12] Rob Williams: I’m glad as a residential contractor, when I had that, they didn’t have an overbilling bank draws category to report on our thing. Because we were so front end loaded on our slab draws. We had the same ratio from the 1970s and apparently it doesn’t cost as much as a percent to put a foundation in as it does now. And so we would get so much extra cash on the front end load, but that didn’t show up anywhere.
[00:23:40] Stephen Brown: Listeners, front end loading, if you don’t know, is how you get as much cash as fast as you can on that job. You might front load a lot of profit in the early parts of it and not as much toward the end of the project. So front end loading, wow. We need to do a podcast on that, don’t we?
[00:23:57] Rob Williams: Yeah. The answer is when you need some cash, back in the days it was like, okay, go pour a bunch of slabs. We need some cash from the bank. Go put 20 slabs in. We’ll be just abundant with cash.
[00:24:09] Wade Carpenter: Don’t get me wrong, front end loading is not a bad thing. We need some mobilization money, but that ratio is basically looking to say, hey, we got this money up front, but now we’re outta cash. Are we like digging a hole?
[00:24:23] Rob Williams: Yeah, exactly. What are you doing with that money when you get it? Are you using it wisely? You can be front end loaded to not have as much debt or something. That would be great as long as you’re not spending it on something else.
[00:24:34] Wade Carpenter: If you’re paying for the last job and not paying for the job you’re working on, that’s a problem. So.
[00:24:42] Stephen Brown: I wish we had changed the name of this podcast to Ratios Can Be Fun.
[00:24:46] Rob Williams: They are so much fun.
[00:24:47] Stephen Brown: But that would make everybody insane that saw that.
[00:24:50] Rob Williams: Well, we gotta talk about profitability ratios, because some contractors, those are the only ratios they understand.
[00:24:57] Stephen Brown: Gross profit. Net income after taxes. What are your general and administration, G&A expenses? What are your return on assets and what are your return on equity? That’s what Liberty Mutual says are the important.
[00:25:13] Wade Carpenter: Pick your favorite
Net income after taxes
[00:25:15] Stephen Brown: Well, everybody wants to know, you know, what did you make after taxes at the end of the year. And bonding company standpoint, they love it if you show more net income after taxes, because that’s real money that goes back in to working capital and equity.
[00:25:34] Rob Williams: Yeah, there’s your supposed to be your profit depending on how you define profit, but it’s not cash flow necessarily, but that’s what people judge themselves as how they did, is their net income after taxes.
[00:25:47] Stephen Brown: Yeah.
You might say, bite me bonding company. That’s my money. I’m taking it all. But at some point you gotta build up your cash reserves to be the best contractor you can be.
[00:25:59] Rob Williams: Yeah.
Return on Assets
[00:26:00] Wade Carpenter: As far as profitability ratios, the number one I would throw out there, return on assets. Why? Because number one, it’s looking at profitability. Things like gross profit margin, well, if you’re not consistent, if you have two different CPAs and one puts all their direct costs in their gross margin versus another one that actually does it by GAP and allocates all the things properly to gross margin, that can be manipulated quite a bit.
Return on assets is a true look of, hey, we made some profit based on the capital that we got employed on this. So to me that is more of a true look at hey, you know, how did we really do?
[00:26:43] Rob Williams: Yeah. And I love that return on assets because I think some people make a real big deal about it, and some people don’t. Well, it really depends on the business. There are some businesses that really, the assets are determining, they need those assets to make that profit. You need these things, you need equipment, you need money. There are other businesses that I’ve run into that just not as return on asset oriented because maybe they have some proprietary knowledge that they know and it doesn’t take as much equipment and capital to do a job. But I think of the heavy equipment guys, Stephen, I know you’ve got a lot of those guys, they need a lot of big machinery and money into those to make that money. Or maybe the road construction guys. Wade may know some better examples.
[00:27:30] Wade Carpenter: Absolutely. Looking at it from industry to industry or different types of construction, that’s not really always comparable. But if you’re looking at return on assets year over year and compared to the actual industry you’re in, I mean, maybe we can do an episode on this, but the CFMA the Construction Financial Management Association, does a great job of breaking these things out by the industry.
They actually break it out by, geographic, of the country. So that’s a great way to look at how are we actually doing, how do we stack up?
[00:28:03] Stephen Brown: Right. They call that benchmarking, right?
[00:28:06] Rob Williams: Yeah, great point. And comparing apples to apples on this is so important because you might have a company that has long receivables, so they’re gonna need a lot of assets to be able to be in business. It takes money to make money. But then there’s some of them, well, we’re just talking about like receivable lines and things like that, but there’s some companies that they get paid faster than they have to pay their materials and things like that. So that’s where I’m seeing that the assets may not be as important for those type of companies. And if you don’t have any assets, know these things so you know where to focus your business and maybe the type of customer that you have, also.
Because I know when I went into, Stephen with you, some of those big, long receivables, man. I had to have some assets and stuff and I didn’t realize how long it was gonna take to get my money sometimes. That was a very asset intensive business, where when I was doing the residential stuff, man, I got paid every week. We were able to really turn assets over. So I actually, I probably did get paid faster than I was paying my bills out. So I didn’t have to have a lot of core capital for that model until they didn’t pay me.
[00:29:16] Stephen Brown: Well, well, listeners, if you wanna know how to calculate your ratios, they have a name and you can Google it and you can learn how to calculate it yourself based on your financial information. And Wade said, you go to the CFMA website and maybe get some data to benchmark your type of company.
But you know, we weren’t really arguing a lot, guys ,about our favorite ratios. I, I thought we would fight a little bit more to, you know, Quick Ratio. Wade said Working Capital Ratio. Okay, well we both agree those are important.
Debt to equity ratio. Rob, what was yours?
[00:29:49] Rob Williams: I said Days of Cash on the, on those–
[00:29:51] Stephen Brown: –cash, Rob, liked that one. that got Rob going.
And then we talked about profitability ratios. That’s the one, we’re all about cash flow and we’re about Profit First. And then we talked about the cash flow ratios, the efficiency ratios being a category. We haven’t really gotten into that.
Backlog Gross Profit
[00:30:10] Stephen Brown: I wanted to throw out a backlog ratio. Backlog ratio, that’s important to bonding companies. It’s just something to think about. Cause of course, in my opinion, if it’s important to a bonding company, it’s important to everyone. But you know, that’s me, Mr. Vegas, that’s just the way I feel about it. But, Backlog gross profit is the work that you have left to do, the jobs in progress at a certain period in time, and your estimated profit on those jobs divided by your G&A expenses for the year.
So if you’ve got 50% backlog gross profit to G&A expenses, that’s considered good. 50% or higher.
Now do you get bonding credit for Backlog Gross Profit? Yes. Yes you do. It’s beautiful. You do they look at it and they say, Man this is good, man. They’ve got a lot of Backlog Gross Profit, they got this, they’re running this work off. It’s not all negative in the bonding world. We’re happy when you’re happy. As a general rule. Now, of course you’re not happy paying taxes and sometimes that throws the numbers off. But as a general rule, if you’re making money, we’re making money and everybody here is making money.
So that’s what we’re all about here.
[00:31:25] Rob Williams: On that one and Wade, with the CPA and the controllers, I didn’t look at that as a ratio. I looked it as a cash flow projection. I guess the bonding companies may look at it that I never really calculated. I’m actually listening to Stephen and actually getting a lesson on this, at the moment, because it was all my spreadsheets and what I had as a 12 month cash flow projection and maybe even a two and three year, which is the same numbers that we’re looking at, it was a different format.
So I think some of these guys may actually be calculating a backlog ratio as a cash flow, but I didn’t really look at that. Wade, what do y’all do?
[00:32:03] Wade Carpenter: We need to wrap it up. Maybe we can continue this, but the backlog ratios were the next one that I had on the list. Because they are very important to–
[00:32:12] Stephen Brown: Hey, no fighting here.
[00:32:14] Wade Carpenter: — to the bonding company. The bank wouldn’t have a clue. But it does mean hey, how much work do I have going into next year? And am I gonna have something to fill up my pipeline?
[00:32:25] Rob Williams: I think people will be really surprised that we didn’t say gross profit. Because I think that’s the first thing people say, okay, what’s my margin? What’s my markup? That’s the first thing that a lot of my contractors talk about.
The reason that I don’t say that is because the apples to oranges thing. I think people, what they’re counting in their job cost and their margin is just different from one person to the other. We used to call them sticks and bricks, so it was just the material. And we didn’t actually apply the expenses to the jobs, but we had the breakdown. We knew take out 4% for sales, take out 4% for overhead. And we knew those, but we didn’t actually make the entries.
[00:33:10] Stephen Brown: Well, maybe we should do a podcast on gross profits because it’s huge. It is the most interesting thing, I would think, to all our of our listeners. How much gross profit do I make? How much is great gross profit, and what do I need to break even? If I’m doing more than breaking even, what are my competitors doing? It’s an obsession.
[00:33:32] Rob Williams: Yeah, and I think it’s very important. I remember when you and I were talking to that underwriter, it seems like one of the biggest problems in his mind was, what was the estimation of the job, and then what did they actually make on it? And I did have a hard time figuring out whether he believed whether it was the gross profit on the job, or whether it was the allocation of these overhead expenses to the job.
Again, we’re talking about what are we talking about when we say gross profit.
[00:33:59] Stephen Brown: That’s something all three of us could talk about all day and all night. So you’re right, Rob, to throw that in. That’s huge. Wade if, have we jumped over you on a ratio that we haven’t gotten into?
[00:34:08] Wade Carpenter: No, I know we originally said five and I don’t know, we even got to five today.
[00:34:13] Stephen Brown: No, we got five and we may get, we may have gotten
[00:34:16] Wade Carpenter: Threw out plenty, but.
[00:34:17] Stephen Brown: We did get at five or more. Go back and count them, guys. We’ve got five or more. I promise. We’ve–
[00:34:24] Rob Williams: We’ve– got more. got more
[00:34:27] Stephen Brown: right.
[00:34:28] Rob Williams: That’s right. We’re about more.
[00:34:30] Stephen Brown: More profit. At the Contractor Success Forum.
[00:34:34] Rob Williams: All right. Well, this has been a great, very long, very popular episode.
[00:34:40] Stephen Brown: Well, at least to us.
[00:34:40] Wade Carpenter: We’ll see.
[00:34:42] Rob Williams: we’ve enjoyed it because we make ratios fun on the Contractor Success Forum.
[00:34:49] Stephen Brown: Yes. Yes.
[00:34:51] Rob Williams: And if this is the only episode you guys have listened to out there, we have Wade Carpenter, Carpenter and Company, CPAs and Stephen Brown with McDaniel-Whitley bonding and insurance agency, and Rob Williams with IronGate Entrepreneurial Support Systems.
[00:35:07] Stephen Brown: Get your MBA through the Contractor Success Forum.
[00:35:10] Rob Williams: That’s right. By you listening to this, that is your MBA in construction. You don’t need to go to those fancy schools and see those high escalating college costs because you got it right here.
[00:35:21] Stephen Brown: Yeah, if–
[00:35:22] Rob Williams: On your download or your–
[00:35:24] Wade Carpenter: Give you a diploma. Or if–
[00:35:26] Stephen Brown: If wanna be educated and bored silly, we’re your guys.
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Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to read more this year. You know the value of a good book and want the insight that comes through reading. It’s one thing to want to become a reader and a completely different thing to actually become a reader. In 2014, 27% of adults said they hadn’t read any books over the past year and the median number of books read was four.
In 2013, I personally read 3 books totally 440 pages. I worked harder and in 2014 I read 12 books totally 2114 pages. It was during 2014 that I read “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” and decided I wanted to make learning one of my key stone habits. This past year I read 60 books totally 13,446 pages. So how do you read 400% more this year? And more importantly, how do you digest and put into practice 13,000 pages of information? In short, be intentional. Here are 6 intentional steps you can take to become a reader and a learner.
My favorite reading companion app is Goodreads. Use this app to set up shelves of currently reading, to read in the future, and then read. Set a reading goal for the year and then sync Goodreads with your Kindle account. Also use the social side of this app to find other people who want to read the same books.
Physical books are great, but maybe you need to explore other options. Check out audiobooks from ChristianAudio or Audible. Download Kindle books and read them on your device or have your device read them to you. Or possibly go to the library or borrow a book from your friend promising to return it in two weeks.
Anytime you are waiting… for an appointment, the plane to take off, the coffee to percolate… stop wasting time and open a book. During your commute, no matter how short, pop in an audiobook. Instead of pulling out your phone to crush candy, open up your kindle app and crush a chapter.
Maybe for you it’s right before bed, or maybe you’re like Frank Bealer who draws a bath and reads until the water gets cold. Create a ritual that fits your phase in life and stick to it.
Like Jim Wideman says in Tweetable Leadership: “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” Set a goal and then daily or weekly track your progress towards that goal.
Constantly ask, “How can I apply this today?” Highlight important text for you to reference in the future. When you finish a book, look over your highlights and write down next steps and then place them on your calendar to make them happen. And maybe even force yourself to apply what you learned by setting the book down until you have applied what you have read. | <urn:uuid:9684dddb-5cca-4768-8718-c291daf06ca5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://coreyrayjones.com/2015/12/how-to-read-400-more-in-2016/ | 2023-09-28T18:51:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.959811 | 595 |
Hand painted watercolor nature background instant download
Hand painted watercolour nature background and texture for instant download. The background and texture includes pebbles, wood texture, stone walling, rain drops , snow flakes, landscape glass land, sunset and moonlight.
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For modernisation of the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) including ensuring that foodgrains reach the intended beneficiaries, Government has approved Component-I of Plan Scheme for End-to-end Computerization of TPDS Operations. Component-I of the scheme comprises activities, namely, digitization of ration card/beneficiary and other databases, computerization of supply-chain management, setting up of transparency portal and grievance redressal mechanisms.
The Scheme is approved for implementation in all States/UTs on cost-sharing basis under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) at a total cost of Rs.884.07 crore, out of which Government of India™s share is Rs. 489.37 crore and States/UTs share is Rs. 394.70 crore. The cost sharing between Centre and States would be on 90:10 basis for North-Eastern States, whereas for other States/UTs, costs will be shared on 50:50 basis. National Informatics Centre (NIC) is the technical partner under the scheme and has prepared a Common Application Software (CAS) for use by States/UTs as per their requirements. Under the scheme, proposals for financial assistance have been received from 28 States/UTs. Upto 23.08.2013, a total of Rs.132.32 crore has been released to 13 States.
Use of biometric technology will ensure correct identification and authentication of the beneficiaries under TPDS. This will also enable de-duplication of bogus / ineligible ration cards or units therein. | <urn:uuid:50a4d08a-2e80-48ac-8e97-2f6a35bea84c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://corporatelawreporter.com/computerisation-pds/ | 2023-09-28T17:30:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.914728 | 321 |
As per the Act 1952, it is mandatory for the employers covered under this legislation to obtain Universal Account Number (UAN).
The government was considering the proposal to make UAN mandatory for availing of benefit of the scheme. The UAN facility was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October last year.
As per the EPF scheme, the deadline for completing the formalities is August 25 after which action will be taken under the powers given under the Employees Provident Funds Scheme.
The UAN remains portable throughout the lifetime of an employee and they don’t have to apply for PF transfer claims at changing jobs.
It is even more beneficial for workers in the construction sector, who often change their contractor after short span of time and take up new jobs after fining one contract.
The bank account details are necessary for using UAN for various claims including PF withdrawals.
However, those subscribers who have UAN but not provided bank account details can activate their UAN and access it online. | <urn:uuid:00d92ba5-9bf3-4c04-b945-813a9f20f1bb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://corporatelawreporter.com/uan-mandatory-employers-epf-act-1952/ | 2023-09-28T17:47:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.956861 | 204 |
Mailroom management system
In today’s fast-paced business world, where information flows digitally at the speed of light, it’s easy to overlook the importance of the physical mailroom. Yet, behind those unassuming doors lies an essential cog in the wheel of organizational efficiency. What is mailroom management system? Efficient mailroom management may not always be top of mind, but it plays a crucial role in ensuring that your organization runs like a well-oiled machine.
Efficient Mailroom Management
Imagine a scenario where incoming mail and packages pile up haphazardly, lost in the shuffle of a disorganized mailroom. Critical documents are misplaced, valuable parcels go missing, and employees waste valuable time searching for their deliveries. Inefficient mailroom management can lead to chaos, wasted resources, and even security risks.
Introducing the Mailroom Management System
To achieve this level of efficiency and reliability in mailroom operations, organizations are turning to technology and modern solutions. This is where the concept of a “Mailroom Management System” comes into play. A Mailroom Management System is a comprehensive approach to handling incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and documents. It leverages automation, digitalization, and data-driven insights to streamline mailroom operations, enhance security, and improve accountability.
Preview of Key Points
In this blog post, we will delve deep into the world of Mailroom Management Systems. We’ll explore the various components that make up a modern mailroom, from automated sorting to digital mailrooms and advanced security measures. Discover the benefits of implementing such a system, including increased efficiency, enhanced security, and improved accountability.
We’ll also guide you through the process of choosing the right Mailroom Management System for your organization. By the end of this post, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to assess your organization’s needs, research potential solutions, and evaluate vendors effectively.
The Significance of Mailroom Management
In the age of emails, instant messaging, and digital documents, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of physical mailrooms. However, these humble spaces continue to play a vital role in modern organizations. In this chapter, we’ll explore the essential role of mailrooms, the challenges they face, and how efficient mailroom management can bring about substantial benefits to organizations.
The Role of Mailrooms in Modern Organizations
Mailrooms are often the first point of contact between an organization and the outside world. They serve as the gateway for incoming mail, packages, and essential documents. Here’s a closer look at their role:
- Communication Hub: Mailrooms are the central hub for all physical communication. They handle letters, contracts, invoices, legal documents, and important notices. These documents often contain critical information that can impact an organization’s operations and decisions.
- Package Processing: In addition to letters and documents, mailrooms handle packages and deliveries. This includes everything from office supplies to valuable equipment and customer orders. Efficient handling of packages is essential for businesses of all sizes.
- Legal and Compliance: Many legal and compliance-related documents, such as contracts and regulatory notices, are sent through traditional mail. A well-managed mailroom ensures that these documents are received, processed, and documented accurately.
Challenges Associated with Traditional Mailroom Processes
Traditional mailroom processes, while well-established, come with their fair share of challenges:
- Manual Sorting: Sorting incoming mail and packages manually is time-consuming and error-prone. Misplacement or misdelivery can have significant consequences.
- Limited Visibility: Tracking the status and location of items in a traditional mailroom can be challenging. This lack of visibility can lead to delays and increased operational costs.
- Security Risks: Traditional mailrooms may struggle with security issues, including unauthorized access, loss, or theft of sensitive documents and packages.
- Resource Drain: Inefficient mailroom operations tie up valuable human resources that could be better utilized elsewhere in the organization.
How Efficient Mailroom Management Benefits Organizations
Efficient mailroom management can transform these challenges into opportunities for organizations:
- Increased Efficiency: Automation and technology streamline sorting, tracking, and delivery processes, reducing human error and speeding up operations. This leads to faster document processing and quicker response times.
- Enhanced Security: Modern mailroom management systems incorporate access control measures, surveillance, and digital tracking to enhance security. They ensure that sensitive documents and packages are handled and delivered securely.
- Improved Accountability: Digital record-keeping and tracking provide a clear audit trail for all incoming and outgoing items. This transparency enhances accountability and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Cost Savings: By optimizing resources and reducing manual labor, efficient mailroom management can lead to cost savings for organizations.
- Enhanced Customer Experience: Swift and accurate handling of customer orders and communications can significantly improve the customer experience, leading to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Benefits of Implementing a Mailroom Management System
In the previous chapter, we explored the significance of efficient mailroom management and the challenges associated with traditional processes. Now, let’s dive into the benefits of implementing a Mailroom Management Software (MMS). A well-designed MMS can revolutionize your organization’s mailroom operations, bringing about increased efficiency, enhanced security, and improved accountability.
Efficiency is the cornerstone of any successful mailroom operation. Here’s how implementing an MMS can significantly boost efficiency:
- Automation Reduces Processing Time: One of the most striking benefits of an MMS is automation. Automated sorting, labeling, and routing of mail and packages save valuable time that would otherwise be spent on manual tasks. This reduces the processing time for incoming and outgoing items, ensuring that they reach their intended destinations swiftly and accurately.
- Real-time Tracking: Real-time tracking is a game-changer in mailroom efficiency. With an MMS, you can monitor the status and location of items from the moment they enter the mailroom to their final delivery point. This level of visibility enables proactive decision-making, reduces delays, and minimizes the chances of lost or misdirected items.
Security is paramount in mailroom operations, particularly when handling sensitive documents and valuable packages. Here’s how an MMS can bolster security:
- Access Control and Tracking: MMS solutions incorporate robust access control mechanisms. Only authorized personnel can access the mailroom and its contents, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, tampering, or theft. Additionally, every item is tracked digitally, ensuring a clear chain of custody.
- Examples of Security Benefits:
- Package Authentication: MMS can verify the authenticity of packages, reducing the risk of accepting unauthorized or counterfeit deliveries.
- Detection of Suspicious Items: Advanced MMS may include scanning and detection capabilities to identify suspicious or hazardous items, enhancing overall safety.
ore how to choose the right MMS for your organization, providing guidance on assessing your needs, researching solutions, and evaluating vendors to make an informed decision.
Implementing a Mailroom Management System
Congratulations on recognizing the value of a Mailroom Management System (MMS) for your organization. Now, it’s time to turn that vision into reality. Implementing an MMS involves careful planning, diligent training, and overcoming challenges that may arise during the process. In this chapter, we’ll guide you through the essential steps of implementing an MMS successfully.
Planning the Implementation
The Importance of a Well-Thought-Out Implementation Plan Implementing an MMS is a significant change for your organization, and a well-structured plan is key to its success. Here’s why planning is crucial:
- Minimizes Disruption: A clear plan helps minimize disruptions to your mailroom operations, ensuring that you can transition smoothly without impacting your organization’s daily activities.
- Efficient Resource Allocation: Planning allows you to allocate resources, both human and financial, more efficiently, ensuring you have the necessary support in place.
- Clear Goals and Objectives: It provides a roadmap with clear goals and objectives, helping everyone involved understand what needs to be achieved.
Training and Adoption
The Role of Training in System Adoption Proper training is vital for ensuring that your staff can effectively use the new MMS. Without adequate training, the system’s benefits may not be fully realized. Here’s why training is crucial:
- Maximizing ROI: Well-trained staff can leverage the full potential of the MMS, maximizing your return on investment.
- Minimizing Errors: Training reduces the likelihood of errors and ensures that your staff can navigate the system confidently.
- Smooth Transition: It facilitates a smoother transition, minimizing resistance to change.
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The time has come. You want a divorce. But what should you do first? Knowing the very first step in the divorce process can create momentum, get the process started, and help you feel like you’re making progress towards your goals. That’s why, often, this first step can be the most difficult.
Committing to a course of action, however, can be challenging—especially when you don’t know how to start. One of the most common questions when it comes to divorce is simple: where do I start?
The first step in any divorce proceeding is to file a petition.
How Do I File a Petition for Divorce?
The decision to end one’s marriage is usually an intensely personal one. There are a myriad of reasons why one might seek to dissolve a marriage agreement. Whatever those reasons are, the first step in the legal process of divorce is to file a petition. It’s important to note that this petition must be filed by one spouse and served on the other.
This process must be followed even if both parties desire the divorce. In those cases, both parties will usually openly discuss who will be the petitioner and who will be served. In cases of a mutual decision, there is usually little benefit to either role.
Once the petition is filled out, it must be filed with the state of Colorado. Most petitioners will file with the state court in whatever county they happen to live. For example, if you live in Fort Collins, CO, you would file at the Larimer County Courthouse in the same city.
Is Filing a Petition Easy?
The primary purpose for a petition for divorce (other than to notify the court of the decision to dissolve the marriage) is to articulate the grounds for divorce. Essentially, the grounds for divorce are the reasons why you think a divorce is necessary.
Depending on what those grounds happen to be and what your current situation is, filing a petition for divorce can be a particularly important step of the process. That’s why it might be important to consult with legal representation before you file.
If your divorce, living situation, and financials are all relatively straightforward, filing your petition might be easy. But what might feel “straightforward” at first could turn out to be complex in the long run. Having legal representation throughout the entire process can help you bolster a sense of confidence and, with that, peace of mind.
What Happens After I File a Petition?
Once you file your divorce petition, your spouse will usually have a limited amount of time in which to file a response. That response will usually dictate the rest of the proceedings (at least in terms of tone).
The process does not have to be an antagonistic one, as it is often depicted in popular culture. Most parties want to resolve their divorces without having to go through an extended process or involving the courts any more than necessary. Indeed, the vast majority of divorces are resolved between the parties before seeking the approval of a judge.
However your divorce proceeds from that first step, having an attorney and an advocate by your side can greatly improve your chances of a satisfactory outcome. To find out more about how to begin your divorce, contact the offices of Cossitt Law Firm to schedule a consultation. | <urn:uuid:26b6570d-1ccd-47a8-8432-072c7750e8d8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cossittfamilylaw.com/petition-for-divorce-colorado/ | 2023-09-28T16:40:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.945759 | 677 |
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC’s) director of elections and information technology, has urged the National Peace Council, traditional chiefs, and everyone else who values peace to speak out against the violence that marred the NPP’s most recent super delegates conference.
Ali Zakaria, an agent for one of the candidates, Mr. Alan Kyerematen, was struck in the eye during the voting on August 26 and had to be brought to the Baptist Medical Center (BMC) for medical treatment.
According to Dr. Omane Boamah, the violence specifically took place at a time when democracy in the disputed sub-region is under danger.
“The NPP orchestrated violence in Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election went unpunished,” he claimed in a statement. Following that, eight (8) innocent Ghanaians were brutally murdered during the 2020 presidential and legislative elections. Additionally, no one was prosecuted for the authorized military invasion of the chamber of parliament on January 7, 2021, at dawn.
“The Akufo-Addo Bawumia led NPP descended hard on its own during the recently concluded blood-tainted Super Delegates elections clash, leaving blood seeping facial injuries, the truth being that their ambition for power knows no bounds. There are questions for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, but he has chosen to disregard them just as he has chosen not to respond to pertinent inquiries about the economy.
“Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen might not make it through the Bawumia camp’s violence, but the NPP must realize this is the last time violence will bring them victory.
“Peace-loving Ghanaians, including religious and traditional leaders, must condemn violence, especially at a time when democracy is at risk in our contentious subregion.
“Believe that in 2024, the NDC will overcome this aggressive NPP mob. I implore all unregistered voters to do so beginning on September 12, 2023.
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30 But now they that are younger than I have me in derision,
Whose fathers I disdained to set with the dogs of my flock.
2 Yea, the strength of their hands, whereto should it profit me?
Men in whom [a]ripe age is perished.
3 They are gaunt with want and famine;
[b]They gnaw the dry ground, [c]in the gloom of wasteness and desolation.
4 They pluck salt-wort by the bushes;
And the roots of the broom are [d]their food.
5 They are driven forth from the midst of men;
They cry after them as after a thief;
6 So that they dwell in frightful valleys,
In holes of the earth and of the rocks.
7 Among the bushes they bray;
Under the [e]nettles they [f]are gathered together.
8 They are children of fools, yea, children of [g]base men;
They [h]were scourged out of the land.
9 And now I am become their song,
Yea, I am a byword unto them.
10 They abhor me, they stand aloof from me,
And spare not to spit [i]in my face.
11 For he hath loosed [j]his cord, and afflicted me;
And they have cast off the bridle before me.
12 Upon my right hand rise the [k]rabble;
They thrust aside my feet,
And they cast up against me their ways of destruction.
13 They [l]mar my path,
They set forward my calamity,
Even men that have no helper.
14 [m]As through a wide breach they come:
In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me.
15 Terrors are turned upon me;
[n]They chase [o]mine honor as the wind;
And my welfare is passed away as a cloud.
16 And now my soul is poured out [p]within me;
Days of affliction have taken hold upon me.
17 In the night season my bones are [q]pierced [r]in me,
And [s]the pains that gnaw me take no rest.
18 By God’s great force is my garment disfigured;
It bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.
19 He hath cast me into the mire,
And I am become like dust and ashes.
20 I cry unto thee, and thou dost not answer me:
I stand up, and thou gazest at me.
21 Thou art turned to be cruel to me;
With the might of thy hand thou persecutest me.
22 Thou liftest me up to the wind, thou causest me to ride upon it;
And thou dissolvest me in the storm.
23 For I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
And to [t]the house appointed for all living.
24 Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall?
Or in his calamity therefore cry for help?
25 Did not I weep for him that was in trouble?
Was not my soul grieved for the needy?
26 When I looked for good, then evil came;
And when I waited for light, there came darkness.
27 My heart is troubled, and resteth not;
Days of affliction are come upon me.
28 I go [u]mourning without the sun:
I stand up in the assembly, and cry for help.
29 I am a brother to jackals,
And a companion to ostriches.
30 My skin is black, and falleth from me,
And my bones are burned with heat.
31 Therefore is my harp turned to mourning,
And my pipe into the voice of them that weep.
- Job 30:2 Or, vigor
- Job 30:3 Or, They flee into the wilderness, into etc.
- Job 30:3 Or, which yesternight was. Or, on the eve of
- Job 30:4 Or, to warm them
- Job 30:7 Or, wild vetches
- Job 30:7 Or, stretch themselves
- Job 30:8 Hebrew men of no name.
- Job 30:8 Or, are outcasts from the land
- Job 30:10 Or, at the sight of me
- Job 30:11 According to another reading, my cord (or, bowstring).
- Job 30:12 Or, brood
- Job 30:13 Or, break up
- Job 30:14 Or, As a wide breaking in of waters
- Job 30:15 Or, Thou chasest
- Job 30:15 Or, my nobility
- Job 30:16 Hebrew upon.
- Job 30:17 Or, corroded and drop away from me
- Job 30:17 Hebrew from off.
- Job 30:17 Or, my sinews take etc.
- Job 30:23 Or, the house of meeting for etc.
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ESPN and Yahoo Sports, so I decided to start COTB so I could share my ideas with others and see what other bloggers think about the game.
I've been obsessed with baseball ever since I can remember, attending my first big league game at the Friendly Confines when I was only a few months old. Being a huge Cubs fan, September and October typically aren't very happy months every year, but I can always hope that next year will be better.
COTB will focus on all baseball, all the time. I'll slowly but surely get through my all-time team, position by position and I'll post about baseball headlines and news. If you have any suggestions about COTB content or layout, good baseball sites to check out, etc., shoot me an email at firstname.lastname@example.org. I'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. If you like COTB, be sure to subscribe! | <urn:uuid:fc20250e-6c55-4e1f-927e-a47546e934cd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://crack-of-the-bat.blogspot.com/p/about-this-blog.html | 2023-09-28T17:00:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.976446 | 198 |
The Union Minister of State for Ministry of Textiles informed Lok Sabha about Cott-Ally App.
- The Cotton Corporation of India Limited I has developed a mobile app – “Cott-Ally” exclusively for the cotton farmers.
- To maximise the use of the digital media among the farmers to increase the reach of all government schemes especially in the cotton farming sector.
- To have direct interaction and outreach with the cotton farmers in their regional languages.
- The various features of “Cott-Ally” are as follows:
- Easy to operate in regional languages.
- MSP cotton rates state-wise, variety-wise and quality-wise can be seen.
- Farmers can track real time payment status of their kapas sold to CCI under MSP.
- Contact details of procurement centers opened by the CCI.
- Direct interaction with CCI through Live chat to resolve doubts & grievances, if any.
- General information on quality management of cotton crop and other related information.
- Can be downloaded from google play store for android mobile/app store for Apple mobile. | <urn:uuid:b06cd9cf-b92f-4f25-8321-eba295ce1d41> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://crackittoday.com/current-affairs/cott-ally-app/ | 2023-09-28T18:29:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.872979 | 246 |
Spell checking, morphological analysis and generation functions.
Holds the result of a hyphenation with Hyphen .
provides configuration data for a specific language like the open office dictionaries.
provides thesaurus functions to get synonyms for a word
Holds SpellFactory objects for different languages. Allows thread save spell checking
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Limited edition diamond eternity ring is set with a combination of micro-pave created diamonds and main created diamonds in a bezel setting.
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This combo includes the foldable triangle, reversable ramp, reversible arch and cushion all for one great price.
The triangle is completely foldable. The set has rounded design, no burrs.
It is a diverse functional climbing folding triangle that will provide endless leanring and fun oppourtunites. These items allows toddlers to explore their body, learn their own boundaries, and respond to their climbing needs.
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Why Edge Computing Is Important to Our Lives
Anyone has a Alexa or Google Home would have experienced Internet of Things, the connected network with connected objects - for example, you tell Google Home to turn on the lights. As technology develops, Internet of Things (IoT) will be brought into our lives more and more. Let's use connected cars as an example. High-powered computer on wheels that collects data through sensors and this data will be processed by computers and they response back to the car for the actions to be taken. Without a doubt, those instructions to the car by the computers have to be super fast so that the car can travel safely and avoid accidents. So what's the answer to achieving the super fast data processing? Edge Computing.
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What is My SuperCRIS Challenge?
My SuperCRIS challenge is for everyone, any age and any gender. We all work as one to raise money and awareness and raise money for cancer research so together, we can end cancer.
The idea is to challenge yourself by taking part in fun and exciting challenges and raising money by completing your chosen challenge. Each challenge is personal to each challenger. It could range from something that tests your physical or mental boundaries, pushes you to overcome a personal fear or it could be as simple as doing something fun and new. In other words, “The world is your oyster.”
All you need to do is select your personal challenge, create your fundraising page and start raising money. It really is, as simple as that.
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21-year-old defender Joško Gvardiol has officially joined European champions Manchester City! After months of speculation, the center-back has agreed to terms with the English side, leaving Bundesliga competitors Red Bull Leipzig.
Although the official fee has not been announced, it is highly likely that this is the most expensive defensive transfer fee of all time. Leipzig previously stated that they would not sell Gvardiol for anything less than 100M euros.
City now has two Croatians set to star for them next season in Gvardiol and Kovačić. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Crochester City! | <urn:uuid:020d0619-2ebc-496a-8382-762945dc1fee> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://croatiansports.com/official-josko-gvardiol-joins-manchester-city/ | 2023-09-28T16:58:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.970965 | 138 |
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A Step-by-Step-Guide on how to buy Merebel (MERI)
Step 1 – Signup to Kraken In the beginning you'll need to purchase one of the major currencies. Exchanges commonly accept either Ethereum (ETH) or Bitcoin (BTC) in exchange for Altcoins. Follow the Link below for registration and to get ETH (Ethereum) or BTC (Bitcoin).
Step 2 – Send Your Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) to an Crypto Trader Your Ethereum or Bitcoin has to be sent over to an Exchange now. Every exchange has a deposit form that is alike. Merebel (MERI) is available on Binance, so we're going to use that as an example. Not sure on how to send funds from Coinbase to an Cryptocurrency Exchange? (Just follow these easy steps) Make sure you've chosen the precise coin you want to deposit. BTC must be sent to a BTC deposit address, Ethereum to an ETH deposit address, et cetera. In the case you're using a decentralized exchange, like Airswap or DDEX could be divergent (Follow our manual).
Step 3 – Find Merebel (MERI) As soon as your deposit has been approved, you'll directly have access to your assets and you can start purchasing and trading. To invest in Merebel (MERI) on Binance, you'll want to hover over the ”Exchange” tab and after that mouse click on “Basic”. In order to locate Merebel (MERI), you'll need to put the cointype (MERI) into the search-box, which is highlighted in the image. Be certain of having choosen the correct grouping, we have marked this also. Click on “MERI/BTC” to go ahead.
Step 4 – Purchasing Merebel (MERI) Once you've found Merebel (MERI), you will be given a Chart with Prices (in the Center of the picture) and some Order Books (Leftside of the picture). And now we are making our own Limit Order. The field with the “Price” tag will be filled with the most recent valuation Merebel (MERI) was sold for. This can be changed to your preferred rate. The ”Amount” field is the volumen of MERI you like to purchase. The field with the “Total” tag is the whole price in Bitcoin that you'll pay for the complete volumen of MERI. If you're glad, click on “Buy MERI”. Your plan will be filled as soon as a Seller trades their MERI for the price you introduced.
Step 5 – Withdraw Merebel (MERI) Unless you are regularly trading, never keep your crypto coins on an Crypto Trader for an extended period of time. To take off your Merebel (MERI), go to the ”Funds” tab and click on “Withdraw”. Merebel (MERI) can be securely stored using a Wallet, for instance MyEtherWallet. (MyEtherWallet Setup Guide) Find Merebel (MERI) by using the provided drop-down box. Drop in the quantity of Merebel (MERI) you would like to withdraw. Don't forget the presented fees/minimums. Also make sure you have entered your precise withdraw address. When you are satisfied, click on “Submit”. You may be asked for verfication via phone/email ahead of a take off. | <urn:uuid:d77fe923-0100-44b1-a24c-082ed31c01e0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cryptocarz.io/how-to-buy-merebel-meri/ | 2023-09-28T16:58:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.910905 | 740 |
Cryptocurrency market is said to be more volatile and vulnerable than any other. The prices of poplar digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin can change overnight, touching new highs or falling to unexpected lows. The extent to which the market is vulnerable can be gauged from the fact that a tweet from billionaire Elon Musk or a statement from an industry expert is enough to influence the immediate prices. Over the past year, Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and oldest cryptocurrency, witnessed an unprecedented boom. Other digital tokens such as Ethereum and Dogecoin, the meme-based cryptocurrency, have also received immense support from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
However, of all the popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, in particular, grew leaps and bounds, touching $64,000 (roughly Rs. 47.53 lakh), its highest ever, in April.
Here’s a look at how some of these digital currencies have performed in the last few months:
Bitcoin: On Monday, August 9, Bitcoin price opened at roughly Rs. 33.14 lakhs, up 0.67 percent, after it last closed at roughly Rs. 32.87 lakh. This is the highest Bitcoin has touched since May 17 when the digital token was valued at $43,541 (roughly Rs. 32.65 lakhs). After several ups and downs, the digital asset appears to have regained quite a bit after hitting $29,793 (roughly Rs. 22.34 lakhs) on July 20, its lowest in the last two months.
Ethereum: Ethereum usually follows the same trajectory as Bitcoin. On August 9, the second most popular digital currency opened at roughly Rs. 2.25 lakhs, down 2.97 percent from its previous closing at Rs. 2.31 lakhs. It was only on August 7 that Ethereum price crossed the $3,100-mark (roughly Rs. 2.32 lakhs) after May 18 when it was valued at $3,377 (roughly Rs. 2.53 lakhs). It hit its lowest value on July 20 when it opened at $1,786 (roughly Rs. 1.33 lakhs).
Dogecoin: While Dogecoin might not occupy a high rank in terms of value, it’s right on top of the popularity charts. What started as a meme transformed into a digital token that has enjoyed unhindered support from Elon Musk and others. On August 9, Dogecoin price in India was at Rs 18.31, down 8.9 percent from Rs. 20 the previous day. On May 9, the currency was valued at $0.568 (roughly Rs. 42). Since then, the digital currency took a hit, only to shows signs of recovery in the first week of August when it was valued at $0.261 (roughly Rs. 19.5). On June 21, Dogecoin had touched its lowest value at $0.17 (roughly Rs. 12.75).
Nothing is certain in any market, but it’s the most uncertain among cryptocurrencies. Though returns from these digital assets could be so high that they would be worth giving up your job for, remember, it’s high-risk trading. Your fortunes could go up at a rapid pace and they could fall apart in no time as well. | <urn:uuid:fb4c68a4-c508-49c4-904e-3757604ea35c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cryptocurrencypanther.com/2021/08/09/bitcoin-ethereum-and-dogecoin-heres-how-top-cryptocurrencies-have-fared-in-the-last-few-months/ | 2023-09-28T16:52:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.968204 | 688 |
- The court has identified the Hinman documents as judicial documents.
- The SEC argues that the Hinman document should be sealed.
Judge Analisa Torres denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s motion to seal the Hinman documents in the case of Ripple v. SEC.
According to the report, the U.S. District Court has identified the Hinman documents as judicial documents. Judge Torres stated that the SEC moves to seal the Hinman speech documents, which reflect the non-public deliberations by SEC officials in connection with the former director of the SEC’s finance division, William Hinman’s June 2018 speech. So the court disagrees with sealing the Hinman documents.
However, the SEC argues that the document should be sealed. Because of the lack of relevance, these documents would be highly prejudicial to the SEC. The court also rejected the SEC’s arguments and stated that they are judicial documents subject to a strong presumption of public access.
This may add additional pressure on the SEC for a potential settlement, and it strengthens Ripple’s fair notice defense.
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Litecoin could rally by 52% to reach a new all-time high above $400, a crypto analyst says
Litecoin bulls are looking to hold prices above the 100-day simple moving average near $257, which would provide a foundation for fresh gains.
Litecoin is currently trading around $273 against the US dollar, about 4.5% up over the last 24 hours. The intraday gains have seen bulls recover some of the recent losses to see LTC/USD turn green on the weekly time frame.
Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa says LTC could surge to a new all-time high of $420 given its bullish outlook.
$LTC: Potential 50/200 bullish EMA cross on the 1D for BTC pair incoming, this would be very significant IMO. Havent seen that since 2019. I’m bullish on #Litecoin still and think it’s going to go to $420. #LTCpic.twitter.com/I15n9oEwsI
If this analyst’s view were to hold, Litecoin could rise by nearly 52% from its current price level.
LTC price 4-hour outlook
The technical view for LTC/USD on the 4-hour chart suggests a bullish flip, even though bears might still have a say given the long shadow on the current candle.
However, the RSI has climbed above the middle line and currently prints 52, while the MACD is strengthening after a bullish crossover.
As can be seen on the chart below, LTC/USD is gaining momentum and increasing above the 100 SMA. Uncertainty now seems to be resolving, with price heading upwards as bulls seek to strengthen their position after bouncing off $257.
A high is formed near $279 where LTC faces slight resistance at the wedge pattern trend line and the 61.8% Fib level of the swing from $335 to $241.
A clear break above this supply zone will allow buyers to target the 50% Fib level ($288). Another leg up will bring into play a run to $313 and then the recent top. If buyers break above the 52-week high of $335, they can then target the all-time high of $375 reached in December 2017 and then, eventually, $400.
If things go the other way, the initial support level is at the 78.6% Fib level near $261. The next demand zone is near the 100 SMA ($257), while Litecoin’s price might decline to $240 and then $215. | <urn:uuid:1ece54d1-3ef3-410b-9d03-5e55c3c7b038> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cryptoreception.com/ltc-price-rebounds-above-270-whats-the-outlook/ | 2023-09-28T18:41:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.94831 | 535 |
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Throughout his career, Dr. Tarasyuk has played a pivotal role in promoting bilateral trade relations between Russia and various countries, fostering economic cooperation, and facilitating business opportunities. Known for his strategic insights and diplomatic acumen, he has successfully navigated complex trade landscapes and developed robust networks of key stakeholders.
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tl;dr We exploit a weakness in the hash function to revert it for a known data string. (The weakness does **not** require in-depth understanding of the hashing, see step 2)
*The exploit idea is quite simple, but I find it rather complex to explain it correctly. Sorry if the write-up is a bit confusing.*
Between nanothorpe and minithorpe, 3 small changes happened:
1. Deletion of the URL decoding -> we cannot send the 0x80 character that is part of the padding
2. Argumentparsing changed -> now, if we provide several identical parameters, the first will be used instead of the last
3. the expiry parameter is appendend instead of prepended to our message
Those changes turn the length attack unfeasable. Now it is time to take a look at the hash function in _compress()
Our exploit will do the following steps:
1. Let the server sign a message consisting of 2 Blocks in total (we know everything except the first 32 bytes in the first block, we put an own expiry= in the first block, and cmd=ls in the second block)
2. Using the final state of the octothorpe class and the second block, we compute octothorpe's state after compressing the first block, essentially deleting the second block (with the cmd=ls parameter)
3. We can now compress our own second block appending our own cmd: `cmd=cat+%2Fflag_%2A.txt`
##### Step 1
We know the secret is 32 Bytes (check the Docker file), we add an `expiry=` parameter with a time far in the future.
We add some unused parameters for filling and finish the first message with `cmd=ls`. The total message is 128 Bytes - 32 Bytes (the secret added by the server) - 9 Bytes (added by octothorpe to finalize the hashing). (The exact length does not matter)
We let the server sign this message and extract the query_string (which includes the server's expiry= as well) and the signature (final state of octothorpe)
##### Step 2
Let's investigate the hash function:
* We have a 16 byte state, and a 64 byte block as the input.
* There are 20 Rounds. In each round, every byte of the block is used in some magic and modifies the state at index `j-1` and `j+1`. There has to be something fishy about this.
* If we want to revert the hashing, we should do it round-by-round, so we look at the rounds seperatly
* If you take a closer look what is "constant" and what is unknown in the hashing, we can rewrite the inner loop as:
for i in range(64):
j = 'independent of input'
self._state[j-1] = self._state[j-1] ^ magic-depending-on-(state[j])
self._state[j+1] = self._state[j+1] ^ magic-depending-on-(state[j])
* We wanted to know, which byte in the 16 byte state contribute to which byte in the resulting state. Therefor, we just run the program and collected this information. So, in each iteration, we know `i` and `j` (both do not depend on the state or input, so we can do this with abitrary values). And we know that the state's bytes at index `j-1` and `j+1` are affected by the original values at these positions and the input value at index `i`. From this, we can compute the *depends on*-information. It looks like this for the last round:
0 depends on 15, 1, 15, 1, 15, 1, 15, 1,
1 depends on 0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2,
2 depends on 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1,
3 depends on 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4,
4 depends on 3, 5, 3, 5, 3, 5, 3, 5,
5 depends on 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 4,
6 depends on 5, 7, 5, 7, 5, 7, 5, 7,
7 depends on 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8,
8 depends on 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7,
9 depends on 8, 10, 8, 10, 8, 10, 8, 10,
10 depends on 9, 11, 9, 11, 9, 11, 9, 11,
11 depends on 12, 10, 12, 10, 12, 10, 12, 10,
12 depends on 11, 13, 11, 13, 11, 13, 11, 13,
13 depends on 12, 14, 12, 14, 12, 14, 12, 14,
14 depends on 15, 13, 15, 13, 15, 13, 15, 13,
15 depends on 0, 14, 0, 14, 0, 14, 0, 14,
Weeee. So, only the values of the 1st and 15th (and the 0th byte itself) in the old state affect the 0th byte in the state after this final round (numbers appear several times, because several values for `i` use the same state bytes). And this is the worst case already. What does this mean? The bytes are fairly independent, allowing us to bruteforce them step by step instead of all at once.
Let's say, the (unknown) state before the final round is `[s_0, s_1, s_2, ..., s_15]` and the final state is `[t_0, t_1, t_2, ..., t_15]` (known from the signature). So, `t_0` depends on the values of `s_1`, `s_15` and `s_0` for a fixed input block. We also consider `block` to be known (if the message is at least 2 blocks long, we know the last block).
So, basically, the value `t_0 = s_0 ^ magic(s_1) ^ magic(s_15)`. There are `256*256` possibilities for `s_1` and `s_15` and for all those possibilities, we can simulate the hashing and compute `magic(s_1) ^ magic(s_15)`, because we know `sbox`, `block`, `shift`, ... Also knowning `t_0`, we can now deduce `s_0`. So, for each pair `(s_1, s_15)`, we also know `s_0`. We now have about `256*256` triples to continue with (but this number will now grow much).
Now let's go to to `t_1`. It depends on `s_0`, `s_2` and `s_ 1`. We already fixed `s_1` and computed `s_0`, so only bruteforce 256 possibilities for `s_2` and check which one gives the exptected value of `t_1`. In most cases there is one value that fits, so we do this for each of the triples and now have around the same amount of tuples with 4 bytes fixed in each of them. We continue this up to `t_15`. Looking at `t_14` and `t_15`, you can see that they depend on `s_15` and `s_0`, two values that are already fixed, so when we get there, we just need to check whether the hashing computes the expected values of `t_14` and `t_15`. And hereby the number of around `256*256` tuples decreases to 1 valid tuple. This tuple (fixed values for all 16 bytes `s_i`) is a valid state for `s` that will result in `t` after applying the hashing using the given input `block`. We undid round 20 and can now do the same for round 19, round 18, ... and all the way back until we undid round 1 giving us the initial state of octothorpe after hashing the first block, but before hashing the second block.
* some cases, there are 2 or more input states valid (we encountered rare cases of 4 or even 8 states), so we had to undo previous rounds for all of those states, but most of them lead to a dead end (no input state could lead to the expected output and could thus be dropped). In the end, we got 7 states where only one was the actual state used by octothorpe on the server. But we can try 7 possibilities.
* We implemented this algorithm in C++ to be faster. It took about 1 minute to compute.
* The code is really bad c++, because I did not want to think about clean solutions, so here is just a pseudo code variant for inverting a single round:
function invert_one_round(round, state_after, block):
possible_states = [[-1] * 16] # 1 state, nothing known yet
for idx in range(16):
for ps in possible_states:
d1, d2 = get-depends-on(idx) # e.g. idx=0 -> d1 = 15, d2 = 1
for v1 in range(256) and v2 in range(256): # (or if we already fixed d1 or d2 in ps, use this one)
ps[d1] = v1, ps[d2] = v2
tmp = state_after[idx] # this is the exptected state (= t_idx)
for each depedency of idx: # a dependency contains the index inside of block and the state used to compute magic()
tmp = tmp ^ magic(block_idx, j, jj, round) # magic() is this line: self.sbox[block[i] ^ rol(state[j], self.shift[jj], 8)], all values are known / fixed here
# now tmp is the value of s_idx
if ps[idx] == -1:
ps[idx] = tmp # fix this one
elif ps[idx] != tmp:
# error, continue with next possible_state
possible_states = possible_pre_states # for next round
return possible_states # all states lead to after_state, when applying the hashing using input block in the given round
##### Step 3
We setup octothorpe with the state after the first block, add our own second block containing the command we want to execute and hash this second block. This message can be sent to the `/api/run` endpoint just like in nanothorpe. As we can have multiple possible state, we just try all of them (all tests gave about 5-10 states). | <urn:uuid:3abd7274-9a4b-4d37-9e15-a670c31bed64> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://ctftime.org/writeup/25486 | 2023-09-28T16:30:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.853815 | 2,461 |
Art of Gofelem - Vol. 6 Collector's Edition
The collector's edition of my 6th artbook. ｡^‿^｡
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Then I start thinking about Firefox. I remember the first time I heard this term, I thought "what?" and then it settled without further complaint into consciousness. "Firefox." I had no idea what it meant. But I got finally that it meant something, and decided finally that it meant quite well.
And then "fire dogs." This is an in-home technology advice service offered by Circuit City. They are trying to catch up to Best Buy, and the spectacularly successful innovation created by Robert Stephens in 1994 called Geek Squad.
Now, "fire dogs" is I think a metaphor from the fire house. A fire dog is the Dalmatian that rides to the aid of humans in need. As in "Sparky the fire dog."
But Firefox? And Fire Eagle? These might be a a nod in the direction of Joss Whedon and his TV series, the underground hit, called Firefly (Fox 2002). Except that fireflies actually exists, we have seen them, we know exactly what they mean. Or this may be an American construction lost on a Canadian anthropologist.
As a naming strategy, I think I see what’s happening here. A Firefox and a Fire Eagle are counter intuitive in exactly the right proportions. These names resist comprehension but only just. They are counter intuitive, but not unintelligible. In the first moment of exposure, we don’t quite get them…and this prevents them from washing over us and out into that sea of forgettable branding and marketing. Comprehension is held up just long enough for the new name to lock into memory. As branding becomes more subtle, we will see more and more of this.
Firefox and Fire Eagle sound a little like mythical creatures, the sort of thing we might hear about from the mythic worlds of North American aboriginals, classical Greece, or ancient Scandinavia. And this works too. Natural creatures with supernatural powers, this makes sense. Ordinary creatures with extraordinary powers. Mythic creatures that make periodic appearances in the human world.
Later in the morning, I read that NBC is returning some $10 million to advertisers, because it failed to make its audience numbers.
CBS chief research officer David Poltrack says the four major broadcast networks have seen live viewing decline 8% for households and viewers. "Viewers currently are skipping about 60% of commercials during playback…"
Viewers choosing whether to watch ads? A way of recording whether and when they do so? A network giving money back? Marketing being held to account? Lord in heaven, our world is changing. Many of the old bets are off.
And the Fire-prefix came rushing back for an encore in consciousness. Our world is quietly in crisis. We are watch old institutions like advertisers and networks forced to change the very nature of how they do business. We watching as the new media work their way through our customs and our culture. It’s inexorable and sometimes devastating.
Maybe this is why a mythological naming appeals to us. It is a little as if we have been returned to a mythical world, or a human world shot through with mythical interventions. As our world is turned upside down by the new technologies, it does begin to feel like a place occupied by creatures capricious and unpredictable, spectacular but often unintelligible, sometimes intervening on our behalf but just as often unkind to our kind. If we were to put a face to the digital revolution, maybe this it: hybrid creatures with fantastic powers engaging in spectacular interventions in the human world, but rarely possessed of anything more than a casual interest in human welfare. Yes, I believe that does resemble my world. You?
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The International Maritime Organization observed World Maritime Day on the last Thursday of September. This year, it will be observed on September 29. The day focuses on drawing public attention to maritime safety and the marine environment. The World Maritime Day 2022 Parallel Event will be organized in Durban, South Africa from 12th to 14th October 2022.
World Maritime Day: Theme
The theme for World Maritime Day 2022 is ‘New technologies for greener shipping’ – which reflects the need to support a “green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future while leaving no one behind.” The theme for this year reflects the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future while leaving no one behind. It provides an opportunity to focus on the importance of a sustainable maritime sector and the need to build back better and greener in a post-pandemic world.
World Maritime Day: Significance
According to United Nations data, international shipping transports more than “80 per cent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world.” The report suggested that shipping is the most efficient method of international transportation for most goods. It provides a dependable, low-cost means of transporting goods globally that facilitates commerce and helps create prosperity among people and nations.
World Maritime Day: History
In 1948, an international conference in Geneva passed a specialized convention that established the IMO, an agency under the United Nations. It was established to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping. The main objective of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) remains to focus on areas such as safety, environmental issues, legal issues, technical cooperation, maritime safety and maritime efficiency. World Maritime Day was celebrated for the first time on March 17, 1978.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- International Maritime Organization Headquarters: London, United Kingdom;
- International Maritime Organization Founded: 17 March 1958;
- International Maritime Organization Founder: United Nations;
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Why Collagen is a Gardener’s Best Friend
Gardening is an incredibly rewarding hobby. Spending time outdoors, doing manual labor, and seeing tangible products of your work all make gardening healthy and rewarding for both mind and body. That doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging, though. Figuring out how best to care for different kinds of plants and doing the work it takes is time consuming and, sometimes, physically demanding. If you have a green thumb and love a gorgeous garden but don’t want to suffer for your art, collagen can help!
One of the downfalls of gardening is how hard it can be on your hands and skin. Digging and planting, even with gardening gloves can cause nail breakage, cuts, and calluses. Not to mention, extra time in the sun is always hard on skin, and extra time outdoors typically dehydrates us quicker. Luckily, Beauty Tonic Beauty Collagen can help to protect your skin and nails. Beauty Tonic utilized collagen types I & III to help nails grow stronger and be more resistant to damage or breakage. We can’t help with the dirt under your fingernails issue, but with Beauty Tonic you won’t have to sacrifice your nail aesthetics for your plants! And because collagen helps your skin to retain moisture, your skin can better stand up to a gardening session and a subsequent scrub to remove the dirt. That being said, always drink extra water when working outside, and of course, use sun protection!
Did you know our hair can also suffer from the perils of the great outdoors? While gardening, it is best to wear a hat that can protect your skin and hair from sun damage. If you are not protecting your hair from the sun, prolonged exposure can dry out your locks and make them brittle. But again, adding our Beauty Collagen to your routine can help hair stay smooth and moisturized. A consistent collagen regimen can also encourage your hair to grow faster and stronger to help undo any previous sun damage.
As any gardener know, our joints can also suffer from time spent gardening. We’re often crouched or bent over, and using lawn tools is hard work! These postures and actions can aggravate back or hip pain, making it difficult to continue enjoying your hobby. As we get older, this problem gets worse, and that is because our bodies begin to slow their natural production of collagen, the protein used to protect your joints. With Gym & Tonic Collagen Protein, your body can better protect your joints as well as nourish your muscles to help you be able to keep your garden beautiful with less pain, soreness, and fatigue.
Gardening is one of the most rewarding springtime activities, but it is a lot of work! With our Collagens, your green thumb can shine without sacrificing healthy hair, skin, nails, or joints. Plus, as the season continues, we’ll be sharing recipes utilizing fresh veggies and fruit you can grow in your own yard or planter!
For those interested in starting a garden for the first time, we recommend consulting your local garden center or nursery. There are of course many wonderful online resources, but gardening varies by location, so in this category, local information is always best! Many townships and even libraries also have gardening clubs or resources available and we’d encourage you to check them out! | <urn:uuid:d29f6472-bee2-4370-8b71-e9c3155fc739> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://customcollagenshop.com/blogs/collagen-101/why-collagen-is-a-gardener-s-best-friend | 2023-09-28T17:03:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.934554 | 698 |
Summer Quilt Along
Week-by-week, we’ll sew this quilt top together, and use the opportunity to learn about accurately piecing and designing medallion quilts (a quilt created in rounds, with a central motif) and Julie will be on hand to help you take the framework of this design and make it your own! Replace elements, change layout, experiment with color placement, or simply sew the pattern as is – use this quilt-along in whatever way you want!
This class would be a great follow-up to The Basic Quilt or Skill Builder classes, to expand on the skills learned in those classes, or a wonderful next-step quilt project for anyone refreshing or expanding their piecing skills. Please note that this class will make a completed quilt TOP only, and assumes that you know how to baste, quilt, and bind a quilt in order to finish the quilt on your own later. Beginners should wait for the fall round of The Basic Quilt to get started learning! | <urn:uuid:5a52cbce-a515-4b4a-913c-dfc88f93f53e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cutandsewstudio.com/class/summer-quilt-along/ | 2023-09-28T16:44:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.943251 | 214 |
A slot is a narrow opening, usually for receiving something, such as a coin or letter. It may also refer to a position or assignment within a group, series, or sequence of events. A slot can also be a place of employment. The term is also used to describe the space between two face-off circles on an ice hockey rink.
A slot in the NFL is an area of the field that a wide receiver occupies. Slot receivers are often considered the fastest players on the team, as they must be able to break tackles and run complex routes. They are also known for their elusion and evasion skills, which can allow them to avoid defenders.
The slot is a key position in the offense because it allows the receiver to get open for passes. It is therefore important that they are quick and have good hands. Many teams use slot receivers as their primary wide receiver, while others use them as a complement to other wide receivers.
In addition, it is important for slot receivers to be able to make contested catches. They must be able to leap and catch the ball at high altitudes, and they must also be able to break arm tackles. Finally, slot receivers must be able to read and anticipate the route of their opponents.
There are a number of different ways to play slots online. One of the most effective strategies is to set a loss limit before you begin playing. This will help you stay in control of your bankroll and prevent you from losing more money than you intended. You should also read the pay table before playing to learn about any possible payout combinations and jackpot caps.
Another way to maximize your chances of winning is to choose a machine with the highest payout percentage. However, it is important to note that this does not guarantee that you will win. A higher payout percentage does increase your odds of winning, but it is impossible to guarantee that you will win.
While there are a number of myths about how to win at slots, the truth is that they are largely random. There are no “hot” or “cold” machines, and the speed at which you push the button has no effect on your chances of winning. In addition, there is no such thing as a “loose” machine. The chances of hitting a jackpot are only about 1 in 13 million. This makes it more difficult to win, but it is still possible to do so if you follow these tips. | <urn:uuid:4f5b25eb-3be3-437a-a674-c1bb82a45ab6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cwknives.com/what-is-a-slot-7/ | 2023-09-28T17:40:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.979359 | 496 |
Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange facing a lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), says its users will no longer be allowed to deposit funds using US dollars.
Additionally, the world largest crypto exchange warned its customers that withdrawals with US dollars will also be suspended in the next week.
The move comes after SEC regulators filed a motion in federal court Tuesday to freeze Binance's US assets as the SEC lawsuit proceeds.
Binance called the motion "unwarranted," saying it had addressed SEC concerns over the safety of customer assets.
“The SEC has taken to using extremely aggressive and intimidating tactics in its pursuit of an ideological campaign against the American digital asset industry, Binance.US tweeted to its 400K followers Thursday.
“In an effort to protect our customers and platform, today we are suspending USD deposits and notifying customers that our banking partners are preparing to pause fiat (USD) withdrawal channels as early as June 13th, 2023,” BinanceUS said.
The crypto exchange noted that crypto-denominated trading, deposits, withdrawals, and "staking" — where users deposit cryptocurrencies for use in blockchain transactions — would remain fully operational.
Binance.US said the suspension is part of a plan to change the platform to a "crypto-only exchange."
The world's largest crypto exchange did not reveal who its banking partners are, but encouraged customers to take appropriate action with their US dollars, providing specific details on what customers should do and expect following the suspension.
On June 5th, the SEC filed suit against Bianace for a string of violations, calling the world’s biggest crypto exchange “an extensive web of deception.”
Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, as well as the operator of its US exchange, were also named in the lawsuit.
Among the 13 charges, the SEC claims Binance artificially inflated its trading volumes, diverted customer funds, failed to enforce restrictions on US customers, and provided misleading information to investors regarding market surveillance controls.
Marking a dramatic crackdown on the crypto industry, the SEC filed a lawsuit against the US crypto exchange Coinbase the next day.
In that lawsuit, the SEC accuses Coinbase, the world’s second largest crypto exchange, of operating illegally because it failed to register as an exchange.
The SEC said that Coinbase traded at least 13 crypto assets that should have been registered as securities, putting investors at risk.
In a response to the filing, Coinbase said the company will continue operating as usual and has "demonstrated commitment to compliance."
Binance.US, who claims to have worked with SEC regulators “in good faith” over the past two and a half years, said the lawsuit “is the latest example of regulation by enforcement under the current Commission.”
“To be clear, we believe the lawsuit is baseless and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously,” it said.
In 2022, statistics show that there were a total of over 200 million users worldwide registered between the two crypto exchanges.
Also on Friday, Robinhood Markets said it was removing three cryptocurrency tokens from its platform effective June 27th in response to the SEC crackdown.
The tokens are Solana, Cardano, and Polygon.
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It is with regret that we announce the passing of our colleague and co-member Nick Green in February 2022. Nick was a researcher with Gordon Pask and an inexhaustible font of of cybernetic ideas. Services will be held on Thursday 17 March. Please reach out to our colleague David Dewhurst for more information if you are interested in attending.
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A car rebate is the return of cash to the buyer for agreeing to purchase or lease a vehicle. The inducement is normally used to increase demand for models with sagging sales.
- What is a rebate at a dealership?
- How do rebates work?
- What are rebate charges?
- How do car rebates work?
- Is a rebate the same as a refund?
- Are rebates bad?
- What does rebate balance mean?
- Is a rebate joint as strong as a butt joint?
- What is early settlement rebate?
- What is a rebate example?
- Do dealers lose money on rebates?
- Is a rebate a full refund?
- What are rebates?
- Does reimbursement mean refund?
What is a rebate at a dealership?
When you purchase a new car or truck, a vehicle rebate is a discount provided by the manufacturer to qualifying buyers. ... The car dealer may call a rebate by another moniker, such as holiday cash, consumer credit, bonus cash, or a purchase allowance.
How do rebates work?
What is a rebate? Rebates are a retrospective payment which ultimately reduces the overall cost of a product/service at a later date. This makes rebates different to discounts, as you pay the bill for the full amount then, at some point later in time, part of the amount may get returned to you.
What are rebate charges?
A rebate is a way of refunding or discounting the ongoing charges you pay on a fund.
How do car rebates work?
Rebates are offered by the manufacturer to consumers in order to get them to purchase a particular type of vehicle. Regardless of what the dealership may tell you, dealer rebates have nothing to do with the negotiated selling price of a new vehicle. The rebate is simply applied as a down payment in most cases.
Is a rebate the same as a refund?
There is of course some difference between the two words. A rebate is an amount paid by way of return on what has already been paid by the customer for the purchase of a product or a service. ... On the other hand a refund is the return of the entire money paid by a customer on the purchase of a product or service.
Are rebates bad?
Why are rebates so terrible? The traditional answer is that rebates are actually intended to be a hassle to discourage customers from redeeming them. After all, the more customers who forget or give up on rebates, the more dollars the manufacturer retains. Rebate redemption rates never hit 100 percent.
What does rebate balance mean?
A rebate, broadly, refers to a sum of money that is credited or returned to a customer in the context of a transaction.
Is a rebate joint as strong as a butt joint?
It is only marginally stronger than a basic butt joint, but it is an improvement in appearance, since most of the end grain is hidden. It is often used to connect draw fronts to draw sides.
What is early settlement rebate?
The interest is added onto. the amount you're borrowing and the total is then divided by number of months over which you have chosen to. repay your loan – this gives you your monthly repayment amount. If you make an Early Settlement you will be entitled to get some of this interest back and this is known as a rebate.
What is a rebate example?
The definition of a rebate is a discount given to a customer at the time of purchase, or money sent to a customer after they've paid the full price. ... An example of rebate is an appliance store giving a customer $20 back after they've paid $200 for a microwave oven.
Do dealers lose money on rebates?
A rebate does not originate with the dealership. A rebate originates with the manufacturer. The dealership receives the money for the rebate from the manufacturer and passes it along to the consumer. ... So the rebate does not involve any kind of financial loss for the dealership.
Is a rebate a full refund?
A tax rebate or tax refund is the money you're owed back when you've paid too much tax. ... That's where you end up handing over too much tax.
What are rebates?
A rebate is a form of buying discount and is an amount paid by way of reduction, return, or refund that is paid retrospectively. It is a type of sales promotion that marketers use primarily as incentives or supplements to product sales. ... Rebates are offered by either the retailer or the product manufacturer.
Does reimbursement mean refund?
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Tucker Carlson discussed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in light of explosive recently unearthed allegations with University of Maryland professor Jason Nichols.
The allegations, detailed on Thursday by Pulitzer Prize-winning King biographer David Garrow in an article for the British magazine “Standpoint”, came from the historian’s research into recently released FBI surveillance notes on the noted civil rights legend. The most shocking, that King allegedly “looked on, laughed and offered advice” while a pastor friend raped a parishioner in January 1964 at Washington, D.C.’s historic Willard Hotel, could pose a “fundamental” challenge to King’s “historical stature,” according to Garrow.
Carlson began his conversation with Nichols by taking a “different position” than what he thought the professor “might expect.”
“We have seen a whole bunch of different heroes in American dethroned and in some cases literally statues knocked over, Thomas Jefferson [is a] great example,” Carlson said. “Does this – I’m assuming all of this is true because we knew some of it before – Should it really change how we view Martin Luther King in his role in American history? Should we knock his statues down because of this? I don’t think we should.”
Nichols began his response by questioning the “assumption that this is true” based on the fact that several publications turned down Garrow’s proposal “because the evidence wasn’t solid” and based on FBI memos and biased COINTELPRO who “wanted to destroy Dr. King.”
The Fox News host granted Nichols’ point, but pointed out that King was still “deeply flawed and was a philanderer.”
“Should we define a man’s life by his worst moments, or should we take three steps back and assess his place in the sweep of history, and I’m making the case on behalf of Thomas Jefferson as well as Martin Luther King,” Carlson said. “Could the standard apply to both of them?”
Nichols responded by contending that King’s statues should not be removed, but also offered an alternative to those who might not be “comfortable with Dr. King’s image.” (RELATED: Martin Luther King, Jr. Was An Economic Illiterate. So Is The Pope)
But, I think one of the things about Dr. King, as great as he was and he is one of my personal heroes, one of the things about him is a lot of times his image obscures so many other people in the civil rights movement, and I would say actually the most important person to the civil rights movement was not Dr. King. It was Ella Baker. So I think if anything if you want to change some things, if some people in a particular community are not comfortable with Dr. King’s image, then they should put up other civil rights heroes, particularly local civil rights heroes.
“We have a Martin Luther King boulevard in every city in America. Why not have, you know, an Ella baker Boulevard?” Nichols asked.
Tucker brought up the allegation that Jefferson “fathered a child with Sally Hemmings.”
“They will say that but they will kind of leave out the fact that he created the United States,” said the Fox News host. “Should your kids also learn that the most important thing about Martin Luther King is that he had a weird personal life? I don’t think they should. That’s vandalism, isn’t it?”
Nichols seemed to end the segment on a note of agreement with Tucker.
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One of my favorite films that world premiered at Popcorn Frights Film Festival last year was Kyra Elise Gardner's documentary Living with Chucky, which features insightful interviews with Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, Don Mancini, Jennifer Tilly, Lin Shaye, Fiona Dourif, Billy Boyd, and Kyra's father, the legendary effects artist Tony Gardner.
Following Living with Chucky's successful festival run, Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting will release the documentary on Screambox and additional digital platforms on April 4th, and we have a look at the film's official trailer ahead of its streaming release!
You can check out the trailer and official synopsis for Living with Chucky below, and be sure to read Heather Wixson's interview with Kyra Elise Gardner and Emily von Seele's Fantastic Fest review of the documentary!
"Living with Chucky takes an in depth look at the groundbreaking Child’s Play franchise from the perspective of a filmmaker who grew up within it. Featuring interviews with cast and crew such as Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Alex Vincent, creator Don Mancini, and much more, this personal film recounts the dedication, creativity and sacrifice that went into making the franchise and its long-lasting impact on the horror community.
Storming into pop culture in the late 1980s, the three-foot menace known as Chucky, proved that Child’s Play was anything but. The horror film went on to spawn six sequels, a television series, a reboot, comic books, a video game and merchandise.
Written and directed by Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of legendary special effects artist Tony Gardner, Living With Chucky looks back at the groundbreaking horror franchise by those there from the beginning. The documentary details the history of the Child’s Play films by the cast and crew, in addition to Gardner’s own relationship with the series and the impact it had on her family. Gardner, who grew up alongside Chucky the killer doll, seeks out other families involved with the Child's Play films as they recount their experiences working on the franchise and what it means to be a part of the "Chucky" family." | <urn:uuid:2915b709-af4a-4f57-9cfe-4f2d18dd5201> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://dailydead.com/watch-the-trailer-for-kyra-elise-gardners-documentary-living-with-chucky-coming-to-screambox-on-april-4th/ | 2023-09-28T18:19:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.951626 | 447 |
For those in UK, don’t miss this weeks’ OII forum on Relationships and the Internet, that will take place this Friday, 4 December at 10am, followed by the public panel at 4pm. The forum will gather researchers in the fields of social networking, online dating, practitioners from a growing and international relationship industry and policy-makers concerned with consumer protection and media literacy in a digital age. Taken from the background to the forum:
Research on the role of the Internet in meeting new people is an increasingly vital area of inquiry, and is illustrated by a burgeoning literature on such topics as online dating. However, the Internet may shape many other aspects of relationships beyond introducing individuals, such as in undermining or maintaining ongoing relationships, from courtship to marriage.
This forum will look at the state of the art of academic research on relationships and the Internet and how this research informs research on the social aspects of the Internet in general, such as issues of trust and identity. Cross-national and cross-cultural aspects will be addressed in ways that can illuminate general cross-cultural trends and responses shaping use of the Internet in building and maintaining relationships. The forum will draw out the connections between this research and such emerging issues of policy and practice as involved in efforts to foster a digital economy in Europe.
More about the speakers and the panel here. | <urn:uuid:0c2d89f3-3f3a-4df1-8d36-52c598e14845> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://danicar.info/relationships-and-the-internet/ | 2023-09-28T17:00:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.940814 | 274 |
Patios may be the greatest addition to one’s outdoor space. From backyard barbeque to porch parties, the roofless and vast patios could create an exceptional space for these outdoor activities outside their home. But to spice up the look of the patio a little bit, a person may install the wooden patio covers with the help of a wood patio cover builder. There are several styles and designs to choose from, all of which are certain to improve the property’s curb appeal. Patio covers also come with several additional benefits to the home as the ones discussed below:
A wooden patio cover of someone’s choice will undeniably enhance the entire look of their home. They can install a cover that matches the roofline of the patio to achieve a sophisticated and elegant exterior appearance. In fact, a covered patio will also give them a cozy and warm feeling to the patio making it their favorite leisure spot.
Prevent Weather Exposure
A person is likely to decorate their patio with innovative furnishings, rugs, lighting, and other accessories. They must not let it go in vain by letting the weather elements wreak havoc on their investment. Hence, they must hire a professional wood patio cover builder to install a patio cover.
A covered patio will ensure protect the outdoor furniture from the scorching heat of the sun. Not only this, but it will also protect the patio furniture and other accessories from other elements of weather such as rain and snow. Along with their furnishings, one can rest assured that it will also keep their decks well-protected.
Improves the Value of Home
Patios and patio coverings may boost one’s home value. Buyers who like spending time outside as much as they do are more likely to consider purchasing a home with a covered patio. Buyers are also willing to spend a higher amount for a well-built and well-maintained patio. As a result, their home can qualify as a solid investment.
Increased Access to The Patio
If someone is planning to organize a get-together and the weather decides to change suddenly, that could be troublesome to them and their guests. They won’t have to face any of these embarrassing situations if they install a patio cover. They can make the most of their patio throughout the year without worrying about the weather elements.
A covered patio can help keep the home cooler during the summers. It can help to lower their energy bills. Covered patios offer shade to their home, keeping the scorching heat of the sun at bay.
Patio coverings are a fantastic concept. If someone had to cancel outdoor activities due to inclement weather, they must consider installing a patio cover. It will let them get the most out of their time outside while protecting their furnishings. Patio covers are also quite inexpensive to install and maintain when you hire an expert wood patio cover builder for its installation. The benefits mentioned above are enough to convince someone to install it if they haven’t already. | <urn:uuid:3fce7005-bbc2-499b-bb35-4da9bd05f5b6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://danielahomedecorator.com/perks-of-having-a-beautiful-wooden-patio-cover/ | 2023-09-28T17:58:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.964956 | 623 |
Daniela Ryf begins training for 2020 season
Daniela Ryf has officially started her preparation for the 2020 season, arriving in St. Moritz over the weekend for a training camp. It is her first training camp after wrapping up 2019 with a number of exciting appearances and activities.
Ryf will complete a first block of training in the Swiss Alps by January 13. Afterwards, she will head off on a two-week training camp trip in Gran Canaria, before returning to the thin Engadine (St Moritz) air for more training at the beginning of February.
Ryf, a seven-time winner in 2019, has her eyes set on reclaiming the Ironman World Championship title in Hawaii in October 2020.
Hampered by stomach problems, Ryf finished last year's World Championship race in 13th place. In the weeks that followed, the four-time Ironman World Champion engaged in a variety of off-season activities, starting with her charitable participation in the Coronation Double Century bike race in South Africa alongside the Breitling Triathlon Squad. This was followed by further sponsor activities and subsequent guest appearances at the Sport Forum Switzerland and the Swiss Sports Awards.
Finally and with an eye towards the upcoming season, Ryf also used some of her time away from competition to run diverse aerodynamic tests at the Velodrome in Grenchen, Switzerland, in order to set the stage for a successful 2020 campaign. | <urn:uuid:fe4221e5-fd69-490c-b917-758a7b68784d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://danielaryf.ch/en/blog-detail/daniela-ryf-begins-training-for-2020-season | 2023-09-28T18:48:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.956015 | 292 |
What is Therapy? What is it meant to do?
Join me this week as I distinguish some of the major differences between the various kinds of therapists, I also examine what Aristotle says about the imagination, and I talk to my friends Raymond and Nicole Tittmann about what it’s like to raise Catholic Teens.
Join me as I consider the methods of treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Aristotle’s treatment of the sense of sight, and I begin to answer the question, “What is the relationship between psychology and spiritual direction?”
Join me on the show today as I consider Obsessive Compulsive and its related disorders from the DSM-5, I take a look at what Aristotle concludes about what is true of all the senses and I consider why anxiety and depression are different in children.
Why should I find a Catholic Therapist
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Monero Darknet Markets
Monero is a common medium of exchange on darknet markets. In August 2022, dark market AlphaBay permitted its vendors to start accepting. It was. Germany Closes World'sBiggest Darknet Market Using Bitcoin and Monero German authorities have shut down the world's largest darknet. Darknet markets ditched Bitcoin for Monero despite the fact that BTC became popular as a way to pay for illegal goods on Silk Road. Of the 70 analysed darknet markets, 91 accept(ed) Bitcoin payments, 79 Monero, 21 Litecoin and a small percentage (. When the DNM black market was blocked by global law enforcement agencies, the White House market became the second largest DNM after Russian. Dark Web markets (monero darknet markets., Silkroad 22) and thus their analysis This module extracts Bitcoin, Ethereum and Monero ad-. Cannazon market darknet luy darknet market status akz wallstreet link market darknet baf darknet markets 2022 reddit mth monero darknet.
TheMerkle Darknet Dream market Monero XMR Dream Market, currently the top darknet marketplace, is completing its integration of Monero. By A. Darknet marketplaces (DNMs) are simply online black markets which were made famous by the Silk Road, the first DNM to gain popularity. The Silk. But at least two markets, Alphabay and Oasis, are betting that Monero is different. Both announced this week that they will start accepting the. World's Largest Monero Accepting Darknet Market Reveals Retirement Plan White House Admins Say DNM 'Reached Its Goal'. Bitcoin, Monero). The now-defunct dark web marketplace Silk Road pioneered Bitcoin's use As the most anonymous darknet market canada cryptocurrency on the market. When the DNM black market was blocked by global law enforcement agencies, the White House market became the second largest DNM after Russian. White House Market, a prominent darknet marketplace, has ceased accepting bitcoin payments in favor of Monero only. The darknet marketplace.
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Monero, Zcash, Dash, Bitcoin, BCH, Litecoin, EthereumClearnet: A darknet market is a commercial website on the dark web that. Today, buyers and sellers on Hydra and other online black markets frequently transact in the cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) due to its heightened anonymity. Monero is a common medium of exchange on darknet markets. In August 2022, dark market AlphaBay permitted its vendors to start accepting. The. TheMerkle Darknet Dream market Monero XMR Dream Market, currently the top darknet marketplace, is completing its integration of Monero. Monero. Monero Wallet GUI Tails which MODE >> monero darknet markets false??? hello. why my account is delete in world-market??. Dark darknet market arrests Web markets (monero darknet markets., Silkroad 22) and thus their analysis This module extracts Bitcoin, Ethereum and Monero ad-. Now, there's an alternative. On Monday, AlphaBaythe largest online market for drugs darknet market arrests and other unsavoury items like fraud toolsannounced on.
1:37 - Monerotalk Starts 2:13 - Jack's History in Crypto, Starting Podcast 5:18 - DarkNet Market Stories and Monero, AlphaBa. Darknet markets Reuters reported in 2022 that three of the five largest darknet liberty market markets accepted monero, though bitcoin was still. CryptoCurrency us on Darknet Markets Two DNMs that have adopted Monero XMR are monero darknet markets the Aero market and Tochka. There are also markets such. White. Results 1 - 16 of 178 The basic transaction of the OpiateConnect Market new dark web market is done in Bitcoin Cash (BTC) which is obviously the basic thing. Bitcoin is still very much the dark web's favorite cryptocurrency, on the Darknet sic markets, several of which also accept Monero. While bitcoin is the most. There are a division of markets that only deal in Bitcoin, whereas some deal in a combination of Bitcoin and monero (XMR) and a couple deal only. White House Market, a popular darknet marketplace, has stopped accepting bitcoin payments and will only accept monero. White House Market. It is.
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“As a result, those who traffic in opioids, particularly within the Dark Web, are a top priority of the federal agencies.”
However, the money is untraceable, making it extremely valuable to black markets. The data is in a csv file and has over 100,000 unique listings among other darknet markets monero darknet markets like Agora mostly! Wall Street Market" gilt als zweitgrößter illegaler Marktplatz im sogenannten Darknet. Do you see the possibility for any VM monero darknet markets escape attacks or other malware affecting the external system while undertaking this process? With new faces and shocking revelations, it is bound to be a bumpy ride. The dark web markets keep coming and going, especially the markets for illegal drugs.
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Apr 10, 2022
Torrez Darknet Market
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Further research is however necessary to make any real claims about these possible trends in shipping, as the data currently available is too limited. Permissions: This work torrez darknet market is protected by copyright and may be linked to without seeking permission. All types of personal data can be distributed online for a profit. Ultimately, the launch of Antinalysis bears testament to what Benjamin Sauter, a crypto lawyer, earlier told Forkast. Despite all these and various other restrictions, it is growing at a very shocking rate. Those running the markets are hidden behind the software as well, posing a challenge to investigators.
Our personal recommendation for creating a strong password is to choose 3 regular words, 1 made up word, one symbol, and one number. Co-op vendors are carefully screened so our vendors are the monero darknet markets best on the darknet. If you do so anyway, you do so at your own risk. The EOS Virtual Machine (EOS VM) is a high-performance blockchain WebAssembly (WASM) interpreter used by the EOS blockchain.
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The NDIA measures the outcomes of participants and their families and carers to understand how the NDIS is making a difference and where it needs to improve. The Outcomes Framework is one way we do this.
What is the Outcomes Framework?
The NDIS Outcomes Framework is a series of surveys that we use to collect information from participants and their families and carers about how they are doing in different areas of their lives.
The surveys ask participants about how their lives are going in areas like daily living, choice and control, health and wellbeing, relationships, community participation, work and learning. Families and carers of participants are asked about their lives while supporting someone in the NDIS.
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Searching Data in Bash
Searching data refers to finding specific pieces of information in a larger dataset. We will cover several methods to search for data in Bash, including:
- Using find command
- Using locate command
Searching Data Using the find Command
The find command is used to search for files and directories in a given path. For example, the following command will search the current directory and its subdirectories for files named “file.txt”:
find . -name "file.txt"
The following will be the output:
The find command uses the -name option to specify the file name to search for. The dot (.) is used to specify the starting directory for the search.
The find command can also search for files based on other criteria, such as file size, modification time, and permissions. For example, the following command will search the current directory and its subdirectories for files larger than 100MB:
find . -size +100M
The following will be the output
Searching Data Using the locate Command
The locate command is used to search for files and directories in a database of files. The database is created and updated by the updatedb command.
In mac, To create the database, run the following command:
sudo launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.locate.plist
For example, the following command will search the database for files named “file.txt”:
The locate command is faster than the find command since it searches a pre-built database of files, but it is not as up-to-date as a live find search. That’s all there is to searching data in bash! | <urn:uuid:623cd9db-9439-4b18-a60f-962ce122c9e6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://datanerds.io/bash/searching-data-in-bash/ | 2023-09-28T18:11:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.869078 | 375 |
A slot is a narrow notch, groove or opening, such as a keyway in a piece of machinery or a slit for a coin in a vending machine. It can also refer to an allocated or scheduled time and place for a flight to take off or land, as authorized by an airport or air-traffic controller:
The term can also be used in gambling to describe the position of a particular reel in a video slot machine game: The slots are positioned so that the payline will cross each symbol at least once during a spin. This will determine whether or not the spin was a winning one.
Most modern slot machines are computerized and have multiple pay lines, often across several reels. When the computer randomly generates a sequence and finds the corresponding positions on the reels, it causes them to stop at those locations. If the symbols match the pay line, it was a winning spin. If not, it was a loser.
In older, mechanical slot machines, each reel had a limited number of stops that could be occupied by different symbols. These limits – along with the fact that each symbol had to appear on every reel – made it difficult for players to win. When manufacturers incorporated microprocessors into their machines, however, they could assign different odds to each symbol on the reel. This allowed them to create a pay table that displayed the odds of each symbol appearing on the payline.
Modern slot games have a variety of symbols that vary according to the game’s theme. They can be themed on classic objects such as fruits, bells and stylized lucky sevens or characters from movies, TV shows and sports. Some have a progressive jackpot and other bonus features that can be triggered during play.
Before playing a slot, it is important to check the pay table to make sure you understand the rules of the game. A pay table will display the payouts for each symbol combination and the maximum payout, as well as any caps that a casino may have placed on the jackpot amount. The pay table will also provide information on the bonus features of a slot game and how they work.
It is also a good idea to read the help screen or the “i” button on the machine’s touch screens before you start playing. These screens will give you detailed instructions on how to play the game and explain its rules. They will also include a list of the symbols and their meanings. If you are unsure about any aspect of the game, ask a slot attendant for assistance. They are usually happy to answer any questions that you might have. However, be careful not to get greedy or bet more than you can afford to lose. These are the two biggest mistakes that slot players can make. They can easily turn what should be a fun, relaxing experience into a harrowing one. | <urn:uuid:8e8538cf-8278-49cd-aead-ef5e0d7a4fed> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://datasgpools.com/prediksi-singapore/what-is-a-slot-14/ | 2023-09-28T18:00:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.969452 | 570 |
S: Yes. A fender Stratocaster electric. I’d always played acoustic guitar before, but decided to add an electric this time.
Q: Is this your first time in New York?
S: No, we played CMJ Festival in 2010.
Q: George, I understand that you are a fan of heavy metal music. Which bands in particular?
G: All the classic ones. Metallica, Slayer, Machinehead – even Slipknot for a while. When you are an angry teenager, this music is great to vent your frustrations with.
Q: How did the band transform from what was essentially a solo project of Sarah’s to the full group of today?
S: I started writing songs about four or five years ago. When I got a few gigs, I didn’t really want to do them on my own, so I asked my brother Hamish if he could play bass with me. I then went to University and met George. From then as a three piece we jelled pretty well and became a band. Everyone brings something different to the table. A new element that makes its more interesting.
Q: Sarah, talk about your tendency to sometimes do a walkabout out into the audience during your live performances.
S: If the stage is low enough, I’ll step off in the audience and have a little dance. It’s fun. It’s cool because people don’t expect it.
Q: BBC Radio’s Huw Stephens has been noted as an early supporter of your music.
S: The first song I wrote for The Good Natured, when I just started – I was determined to get it heard so I literally sent it to everywhere. I sent it to Radio 1 and he played it. I thought that was amazing and I felt that I wanted to really keep doing this. It definitely inspired me to keep going. It’s nice when people recognize what you are doing.
Q: There’s talk that you started out playing on your grandmother’s old keyboard. Do you still have it?
S: Yes. Some of the keys are broken now that it’s a bit old, but I love it - it’s amazing. She was going to throw it out, but I took it home instead and started writing on it.
Q: Do you come from a musical family? S: Our parents don’t actually play music, but they listened to a lot of music. Q: Like what, for instance?
S: Stuff from the 80’s like Blondie and Tears For Fears, Siouxsie & The Banshees – which definitely inspired us.
Q: I’ve heard you’ve been inspired by the lyrics of David Sylvian with his original band – Japan.
S: Yes, I think the album “Tin Drum” by Japan is really great.
Q: What is the songwriting process like for you? Especially when working with producer. Do they help you fashion how the song will ultimately sound?
S: Yes, definitely. With Patrick – he’s been a real big inspiration and has helped my ideas come to life. You definitely have to get on with the producer you’re working with and have a really good with them. I think production is really important to the songs.
Q: How did you write “Wolves?”
S: On an acoustic guitar. It started out quite driving. As we went along we’d add different bits – we’d add a drum beat and other sounds and just build it.
Q: Video Voyeur has benefitted from a number of interesting remixes, some quite techo/dance oriented.
S: It’s always really nice for us to hear how people interpret it and make their own thing of it. Every remix is so different and that’s really inspiring.
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The pleasure was all mine!
Special thanks to Andy Von Pip and his great music site The Von Pip Musical Express - for his tireless efforts in making me aware of this band!
Check out Andy's stuff here:
And be sure to go and consume all things The Good Natured ! | <urn:uuid:ed0c79bb-4fc2-4ee1-9bc0-eb523f2445a8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://davecromwellwrites.blogspot.com/2012/01/ | 2023-09-28T18:43:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.978074 | 926 |
Expedition Team: Dave Miller, Rosie Miller, Justin Eller, Holly Eller
Date: August 13, 2023
The Wild’s is a private safari park and America’s Largest Wildlife Conservation Center consisting of zip lining, safari’s, and horseback riding. The Wild’s is home to rare and endangered species of animals from around the globe living in a natural, open-range habitat. We ziplined and took a bus safari where we saw up close bison, camels, giraffe, zebras, rhinoceros, deer and antelope. | <urn:uuid:8648de2e-14ac-4473-a789-68882c6ad26a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://davemillersadventures.com/2023/08/17/north-americas-largest-wildlife-conservation-center-cumberland-ohio/ | 2023-09-28T18:58:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.843484 | 132 |
Set Me as a Seal Upon Thine Heart
Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death.
Many waters cannot quench love.
Song of Solomon, 8: 6-7 King James Version
Commissioned by Anita Miller-Rieder and Bob Rieder in celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary. | <urn:uuid:fd11a7d7-d443-4169-aeae-ae072247019a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://davidevanthomas.com/product/set-me-as-a-seal/ | 2023-09-28T17:44:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.879573 | 87 |
Swimming pools have rules. Of course they do. Most people know that in France men must wear briefs, and are not allowed to wear shorts in the pool. This is for 'reasons of hygiene' (I suspect for the same reason outback motels in Australia have a notice saying you are not allowed to swim in your clothes -- too many instances of sweaty truckies stepping out of their truck and into the swimming pool and clogging the filters up with dust and other debris that can be avoided if you just change into a swimming costume first).
But this sign (pictured) caused me first to discuss with Ingrid what she thought it meant, then to look it up. APNEE is in capital letters so I wondered if it was an acronym (the French love an acronym).
We both wondered if it was connected to apnea, perhaps one of those words that in English is rather formal, but in French is a perfectly ordinary word. This turned out to be closer to the mark.
I consulted a couple of French online swimming forums. It was then clear that the sign meant: 'Holding your breath underwater is forbidden without authorisation and individual supervision of a swimming coach.' Plongée en apnée can mean free-diving or snorkelling. In practice what is forbidden at the swimming pool is sitting on the bottom of the pool holding you breath. The reason is that the lifeguard may not be able to distinguish that from someone who has drowned. Technically you are not supposed to swim lengths underwater unsupervised either, but in practice most swimming pool lifeguards tolerate that. | <urn:uuid:a0b8980d-0bca-4697-b040-9069a63cb345> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://daysontheclaise.blogspot.com/2015/08/dont-hold-your-breath.html | 2023-09-28T17:09:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.973239 | 328 |
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