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WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today it is automatically extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for individuals from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras and Nepal for nine months through October 4, 2021, from the current expiration date of January 4, 2021. The notice ensures compliance with various court orders issued by federal district courts that require DHS to maintain the TPS designations for certain countries.
FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement:
“Hundreds of thousands of people who have spent decades building their lives in the United States will be able to sleep easier tonight knowing that they can remain together with their families in the country they call home. While a temporary extension of TPS protections is welcome news, it is nowhere near the permanent protection from deportation that these families deserve.
“For far too long, TPS holders and their families have been suspended in legal limbo, faced with the ongoing threat of being deported back to dangerous conditions. Thousands are serving our nation as essential frontline workers in the fight against the coronavirus crisis, helping to save American lives and aiding in our country’s response and recovery. They are our friends, neighbors, and colleagues, and deserve to remain safely in the United States.
“The Biden Administration has promised fundamental reform centered on a pathway to citizenship for TPS holders, Dreamers and the 11 million undocumented immigrants who have contributed to our country for decades. They must prioritize repairing our badly broken immigration system from day one of the new administration so millions of families can remain together, and finally get the peace of mind they deserve.” | <urn:uuid:a27fc201-3716-4794-994c-65e9d1a70e50> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.fwd.us/news/fwd-us-statement-tps-protections-extended-to-october-4-2021/ | 2023-09-28T17:40:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.940194 | 339 |
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- (Wikipedia, 2015) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fiction#Major_types_of_non-fiction Retrieved:2015-1-16.
- Essays, journals, memoir documentaries, scientific papers, photographs, biographies, textbooks, travel books, blueprints, technical documentation, user manuals, diagrams and some journalism are all common examples of non-fiction works. Including information that the author knows to be untrue within any of these works is usually regarded as dishonest. Other works can legitimately be either fiction or non-fiction, such as journals of self-expression, letters, magazine articles, and other expressions of imagination. Though they are mostly either one or the other, it is possible for there to be a blend of both. Some fiction may include non-fictional elements. Some non-fiction may include elements of unverified supposition, deduction, or imagination for the purpose of smoothing out a narrative, but the inclusion of open falsehoods would discredit it as a work of non-fiction. The publishing and bookselling business sometimes uses the phrase "literary nonfiction" to distinguish works with a more literary or intellectual bent, as opposed to the greater collection of nonfiction subjects.
- Non-fiction is one of the two main divisions in writing, the other form being fiction. Also Non-fiction is a story based in a real story. Non-fiction (or nonfiction) is a narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are believed by the author to be factual. These assertions and descriptions may or may not be accurate, and can give either a true or a false account of the subject in question, however, it is generally assumed that authors of such accounts believe them to be truthful at the time of their composition or, at least, pose them to their audience as historically or empirically true. Reporting the beliefs of others in a non-fiction format is not necessarily an endorsement of the ultimate veracity of those beliefs, it is simply saying it is true that people believe them (for such topics as mythology, religion). Non-fiction can also be written about fiction, giving information about these other works. Non-fiction need not necessarily be written text, since pictures and film can also purport to present a factual account of a subject. | <urn:uuid:e2c5fbc2-19e0-4e90-ab81-b20087ab230a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.gabormelli.com/RKB/Non-Fiction | 2023-09-28T18:46:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.939315 | 553 |
NVIDIA finally launched the GeForce RTX 3060 desktop graphics card as the latest entry to its Ampere-based RTX 30 series back in January 2021. Let’s take a closer look at the specs, features, price, and availability of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 in Nepal.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Overview:
True Successor to GTX 1060?
RTX 3060 is the card that NVIDIA wants the GTX 1060 users to upgrade to. There was GeForce RTX 2060 in between the two but it failed to win the heart of the average consumers.
The new RTX 3060 comes with NVIDIA’s second-generation raytracing technology. According to the company, it is twice and ten times better in raster and raytracing, respectively, compared to GTX 1060.
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Similarly, it has NVIDIA’s third-generation tensor cores. These cores are used by DLSS, NVIDIA’s proprietary upscaling technology, to help improve fps in rasterized and RTX games. As of now, the tech is supported by 40+ games. Users can enjoy 60 fps on popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Minecraft (RTX), and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War using GeForce Experience’s optimization.
To further enhance the gameplay of RTX titles, the new card comes with DLSS – NVIDIA’s proprietary upscaling technology. It is compatible with up to 40 different games.
Also, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is the first card in the RTX 30-series to support the Resizable BAR technology out-of-the-box. Their mobile versions come with Resizable BAR as well while existing RTX 30 cards will support this feature via a BIOS update. It is based on PCI Express technology that allows compatible systems to access all of the VRAM at once instead of doing it on fragments.
Like all other RTX 30 series cards, the RTX 3060 brings support for HDMI 2.1, DirectX 12 Ultimate, AV1 codec, and Direct Storage. Similarly, users will also get to enjoy features like NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, and NVIDIA Studio.
In terms of specs, the RTX 3060 comes with 3584 CUDA cores. The base and boost clock speeds are listed at 1.32 and 1.78GHz, respectively. Though the card has a narrow memory bus of 192-bit, NVIDIA has decided to equip it with up to 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM. To compare, the RTX 3060 Ti with a wider 256-bit bus only has 8GB of VRAM. It has a TDP of 170W which is 30W lower than that of the 3060 Ti.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Family Specifications:
|RTX 3060||RTX 3060 Ti|
|VRAM||12GB GDDR6||8GB GDDR6|
|Bus Width||192 bit||256 bit|
|Maximum Digital Resolution||7680 x 4320|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Price in Nepal
The price of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards in Nepal starts at Rs. 55,000. In Nepal, you can find aftermarket RTX 3060 cards from companies like Galax, Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte. All the graphics cards mentioned below can be purchased from Matechi Store.
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Blending in and Standing Out: Storytelling and Genre in the LGBT Biopics Milk and Pedro
Milk (Van Sant, 2008) first introduces its titular hero not by recreating one of his many rousing speeches in front of roaring crowds or canny political strategy sessions with his band of upstart activists, but alone in his kitchen, pressing 'record' on a cassette recorder (Figure 1). Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) introduces himself and states the date, directing that the tape--his will--be played only in the event of his assassination. The contrast between the gregarious, 'never blend in', self-proclaimed 'Mayor of Castro Street' and the quiet, confessional monologue is just one of the many ways in which the film, like many biopics, promises a more intimate understanding of the person behind the headlines. While the trope of having a biopic protagonist narrate her or his own story is not new (utilized as far back as Yankee Doodle Dandy [Curtiz, 1942] or as recently as The Imitation Game [Tyldum, 2014], for example), it is only one of the ways in which the filmmakers, including screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and director Gus Van Sant, foreground the narrative agency of its protagonist, framing Milk not only as an authoritative narrator but also as a storyteller poised for posterity. Throughout the film Milk reflexively articulates his legacy, using the telling of stories (and especially the coming-out story) as essential tools for garnering recognition and rights for the LGBTQ community, fighting against political foes determined to demonize the queer community and a wider society conditioned to its containment.
The political and personal utility of storytelling is also foregrounded in Pedro (Oceano, 2008), a biopic of Pedro Zamora, AIDS educator and housemate on the 1993 season of the MTV reality series The Real World (1992-present). Like Milk, Zamora was valorized during his lifetime, most notably for his ability to reframe the then-dominant stereotype of AIDS survivor and gay man during his tenure on The Real World. Erika Suderburg argues that 'he was able to navigate the artificial boundaries of The Real World house through a series of impassioned and volatile debates that refused both his silencing and his victimization' (Suderburg 1997: 58-59). The biopic Pedro, also written by Dustin Lance Black and telecast on MTV in the successful wake of Milk, features Zamora as a similarly savvy interlocutor of his own identity and legacy. Utilizing the surveilling gaze of the omnipresent cameras, Zamora is frequently shown framing his AIDS advocacy for maximum impact, turning every interaction into a learning opportunity for his housemates and viewers (Figure 2). Even more so than Milk is aware of his own mortality and potential legacy, Zamora remains on the series despite his declining health, eventually making history when his commitment ceremony with a fellow AIDS educator was filmed as part of the series (a US television first). Zamora died soon after the last episodes aired.
Both Milk and Pedro tell the stories of these gay lives that foreground the practice and political efficacy of storytelling through their protagonists' assertive control over their own legacies. With varying degrees of self-awareness, the protagonists articulate the challenges of homophobia, AIDS-phobia and the destructive power of the closet. Utilizing the historiographic function of the biopic genre, the three films make the case that each of these queer lives deserves to be remembered decades after their respective deaths. Through a textual analysis of the films' focus on their protagonists' use of narrative in both personal and professional contexts, I argue that the films exemplify the biopic of 'minority appropriation' per biopic scholar Dennis Bingham (2010: 18). In this mode, heretofore diminished or elided figures (whether by race, gender or sexuality) 'own the conventionalizing mythologizing form that once would have been used to marginalize or stigmatize them' (Bingham 2010:18). That form can often slide into hagiography but here can be used to legitimize a subject, both historically and in contemporary public consciousness. While this approach is by no means the only mode available to biopic filmmakers seeking to represent the lives of LGBTQ individuals, it is noteworthy that these two films are written by the same screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black, who has made popular queer historiography his most prominent subject. Black also wrote the biopic of closeted J. Edgar Hoover (J. Edgar [Eastwood, 2008]), a play about the arguments for striking down Proposition 8, California's anti-same-sex marriage law (8 [Mantello, 2011]), and created the LGBTQ rights miniseries When We Rise (2017, USA: ABC). In 2015, Black addressed students at the University of Dublin, accepting an Honorary Life Membership in the university's Law Society. Black spoke about the power of storytelling in affecting political change. 'Time and again you [cannot] really change minds by arguing the truths, by arguing the facts, the science. Even if [you are] on the winning side of all that science, the thing that changes hearts and minds is story' (University College Dublin 2015). How Black and his directors use storytelling through deployment of various biopic conventions and how the protagonists themselves use storytelling to frame their personal and political histories is the focus of this essay. | <urn:uuid:991a6d70-bf68-450d-aa0b-e2f3f63df9f4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.gale.com/academic/gender-and-diversity/sexuality-and-gender-studies-collection | 2023-09-28T18:45:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.959014 | 1,111 |
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I remember a time when you could not realistically hope to clear deep snow from a big driveway without having to resort to a gas powered snow blower. These machines definitely got the job done, but they came with all kinds of issues of their own. Combustion engines required periodic maintenance to keep them running well. They produced a huge amount of fumes that made your winter clothes smell like gas. And although we didn’t know it at the time, they were terrible for the environment. And this was back when gas was cheap.
These days, thanks to companies like Earthwise, there is a real alternative to gas powered snow blowers. Earthwise snow blowers are designed to be able to handle serious snow clearing jobs quickly and efficiently. They have the kind of clearance widths that make short work of any driveway, and they boast intake heights that are comparable to what most single-stage gas powered snow blowers have. There’s no reason not to go green anymore, and with an Earthwise snow blower you can.
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With an Earthwise snow blower in your garage, you get all of the advantages of a gas powered snow blower without having to worry about all of the drawbacks. Not only is an Earthwise snow blower going to need less maintenance to run well, it will never require you to spend another penny on overpriced gas. But that’s not all. An Earthwise snow blower will never produce a single emission that is going to do any damage to the environment.
That’s because Earthwise snow blowers are designed to be completely carbon neutral and totally friendly to the environment. If global warming is causing all of the freak blizzards we seem to be getting in the past few years, the best way to combat it is by not putting more carbon emissions into the atmosphere while we are clearing snow! And with Earthwise products, you will never have to. They run clean.
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When you are dealing with clearing deep snow from your driveway all winter long, you are going to want a snow blower that can hold up to that kind of labor over the long term. That means that it is going to have to be made of durable parts that can hold up for many years. There is no point in buying a brand new snow blower if it is not made well and can’t last.
With an Earthwise snow blower, though, this is never a concern. Their machines are made of the kind of durable materials that you can rely on to last. No matter whether you are dealing with hard, icy snow or heavy, slushy messes – an Earthwise snow blower will have no problems with either. And their tough augers and durable bodies will not be worn down by these types of jobs, either. These snow blowers last.
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Earthwise snow blowers are also designed to be as efficient and high performance as possible. That means that they have outstanding snow clearance ability, high snow cut depths and wide augers – but all of that power is packed into a very compact machine. You can get serious snow clearing power with an Earthwise snow blower, but you won’t ever have to worry about one of their machines taking up too much space in your garage or weighing so much that you will have trouble using it.
Beyond that, these machines have thoughtful features that make operating them very easy. With push button starts and controls that are very easy to get used to, Earthwise snow blowers are some of the most user-friendly electric snow blowers on the market. Not only that, but their design allows them to perform well and clear snow quickly and efficiently. These are some very well designed machines. | <urn:uuid:23b23eab-d2b3-43c6-8600-707ffc50cc16> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.gardendad.com/brands/earthwise/earthwise-snow-blowers/ | 2023-09-28T17:12:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.961491 | 814 |
Someone with less vision might have chosen to let a breathtaking view of downtown Austin do all the talking. But Ruthie Burrus has vision. After her house was built — in a style that references the simple stone houses German immigrants in the 1800s built in the Texas Hill Country — she chose to enhance her backyard’s stunning view with a frame of native blooming plants and succulents, mixed with some Texas favorites and a few roses.
“My garden,” Ruthie says, “is all about pollinators, native plants, and taking advantage of views and natural surroundings. We live on top of a hill overlooking downtown Austin, the Texas Capitol Building, and the University of Texas tower. Our property is both a Certified Wildlife Habitat and a Monarch Way Station, so it’s filled with sunflowers, salvias, lantanas, pavonia, Turk’s cap, and bee balm — lots of food for pollinators! We also have a rainwater collection system that harvests rain off our roofs and gutters and stores it in a 10,000-gallon galvanized tank. It is wonderful to be able to water flowerbeds with rainwater instead of chemically treated city water.“
Anchoring one end of the back garden is a charming garden “haus” designed by Ruthie and constructed of stone and antique doors, old windows, and recycled roofing material. It has been featured in Southern Living magazine, and if we’re lucky with the timing, we’ll see it smothered in pink ‘Peggy Martin’ roses.
Out front, a steep hillside has been planted as a wildflower meadow, showcasing native wildflower annuals and perennials in the spring, native lantana in the summer, and native grasses in the fall and winter.
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The Eastern European coffee industry rebounds post-pandemic with eyes on international expansion as restrictions begin to lift. Jaroslaw Adamowski explains.
The global pandemic has slowed down the growth rate Eastern Europe’s coffee industry had experienced prior to 2020. This said, with most restrictions on coffee shops lifting from April and May 2021 due to an improved health situation, local chains are hoping to return to a rapid expansion path, with plans to increase their presence across the continent.
Of the European Union’s 27 member states, 11 countries are located in the Eastern European region. Their aggregate population is about 102 million of the bloc’s roughly 448 million inhabitants. This, paired with their developing economies, makes Eastern Europe an increasingly attractive market for international coffee shop chains.
With coffee shops temporarily closed to dine-in customers during various phases of European lockdowns, many sought to increase their sales through focusing on takeout sales. This, however, has proven to be difficult owing to the general preference of Eastern European consumers to consume drinks and food inside coffee shops, pointing to a number of differences in such operations in Western Europe and the continent’s eastern region.
East versus West
Tamas Frei, Co-founder of Hungarian coffee shop chain Cafe Frei, tells Global Coffee Report that the Eastern European coffee market has several distinct traits that make it different from its Western European counterpart.
“In the West, coffee shops are often packed full of customers in the mornings, as many of them buy coffee to go. But in Eastern Europe, coffee shops are above all a place where you spend time with your close ones, friends, and colleagues after work,” Frei says. “Another difference is that coffee shops here must have an offer that resembles that of a patisserie, so mainly sweets, cakes, croissants, and sandwiches.”
Cafe Frei opened its first coffee shop in Hungary’s capital Budapest before expanding to other cities across the country. Once the chain became an established player in its domestic market, Cafe Frei embarked on international expansion. This drive allowed the business to secure a foothold in several European countries, including Switzerland, France, Croatia, Slovaki, Romania, and the Middle East, with a number of outlets opened in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. These include the chain’s own coffee shops as well as franchises.
Frei says Cafe Frei strives to attract consumers with beverages that originate from six global coffee cultures: Italian, French, Arabic, Japanese, United States, and Latin American.
“In Central Europe, it’s normal to have a date or a business meeting in a coffee shop, so you have to spend more on design, placing comfortable chairs and sofas for your customers,” he says. “The trick is to make your coffee shop a place where people want to socialise, but not spend an entire day with their laptops as if it were an office.”
Madrid-based group AmRest has established itself as a major player in Eastern Europe’s coffee shop landscape by bringing the Starbucks brand to the region back in 2008 when it opened the first franchised coffee shop in Prague, the Czech Republic’s capital. Since then, AmRest has expanded its Starbucks portfolio to more than 300 coffee shops across the region, gaining a foothold in Germany, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Serbia.
A proven price policy
In Romania, local coffee shop chain 5 to go is also developing its presence through franchising. In a bid to compete for more price-oriented customers with international chains, the Romanian business has adopted a price policy under which all of its hot beverages and pastries carry the same price tag of RON 5 (about US$1.20).
Radu Savupol, Founder of 5 to go, tells Global Coffee Report that his chain has witnessed dynamic growth in the past years, increasing its presence from some 100 coffee shops at the end of 2018 to more than 220 outlets at the end of 2020.
“Most of the outlets are franchises, less than 10 per cent of the total are our own shops. This fast development is the result of a mix of factors: the concept behind the brand with simplicity and convenience being key factors for consumption nowadays, the people behind the brand with an enthusiastic and passionate team, and dedicated partners, plus the story behind the brand, focusing on positive experiences, and a friendly atmosphere,” Savupol says.
The company’s plans for 2021 include opening a further 100 coffee shops in the Romanian market and launching 5 to go’s international expansion.
“In the first half of this year, we succeeded to open 40 new local coffee shops and we launched 5 to go in France, with two units opening in partnership with [Romanian donut shop chain] Donuterie. I’m confident that we will reach the goal of 100 new outlets by the end of this year, and that we will add at least one new destination on the international 5 to go map,” Savupol says.
For the purpose of its expansion into the French market, the chain modified its price model under a concept called the 5 to go Coffee Corner and is offering beverages and sweets between €1 and €5 (about US$1.20 to $5).
“In the second half of the year, we plan to continue our expansion in France through a master franchise deal with a local partner, aiming in particular at small- and medium-size cities, with a goal of opening 10 outlets in the first year of operation,” says Savupol.
Meanwhile, in addition to France, the Romanian business is also readying to establish a foothold in neighbouring Bulgaria.
“We also have plans to open a coffee shop in the United Kingdom, in London, based on the same model we implemented in France, with Donuterie as our partner and a similar fixed price model approach,” Savupol says.
Focusing on international expansion in the next five years, the chain’s founder says the plan is to bring 5 to go’s outlets to a total of 1000 coffee shops in Romania and abroad.
Acquisition boosts international expansion
In Lithuania, the most populated of the three Baltic States, which also include Estonia and Latvia, the pandemic did little to halt the growth of Caffeine, a local coffee shop chain. The brand’s international expansion was boosted in 2019 when Caffeine was acquired by Norwegian retail group Reitan.
“It is important to note that Caffeine was the first brand that created what we call a culture of takeaway coffee in the [Lithuanian] market in 2007 when it was established,” says Lina Kaminskaite, Head of Marketing at Reitan Convenience Lithuania, the chain’s operator.
In 2019, at the time of the takeover, Caffeine operated some 30 coffee shops in Lithuania. Since then, the chain has expanded its presence in its domestic market to 52 cafés in Lithuania. About half of the chain’s outlets are located in Vilnius, the country’s capital, and the surrounding area, pushing Caffeine’s expansion to smaller cities across the country, according to Kaminskaite.
“[Caffeine’s] customers mostly enjoy café latte, cappuccino, and flat white coffees. Around 80 per cent of all coffee sales are these particular coffee options,” she says. “Over the past several years, we have also noticed that some trends such as brew coffee have gained in popularity. Our customers enjoy cold brew coffee especially during the summer season.”
The chain’s marketing head says that, based on the company’s market research, there is a noticeable trend among Lithuanians to drink black coffee at home. However, when they go out, Lithuanian consumers prefer to discover new tastes, and tend to buy more milk-based coffee drinks.
“Once we are out of home, there are plenty more coffee options that we can choose to taste and explore,” says Kaminskaite.
These observations confirm the strategy adopted by Hungarian chain Cafe Frei to specialise in serving coffee drinks from six different regions of the world.
Meanwhile, with a dominant position established in the Lithuanian market, Caffeine is also increasingly shifting its focus towards foreign expansion.
“Caffeine launched first cafés in Latvia and Estonia in 2010. At this moment, we have some 20 coffee shops in Latvia and about 10 in Estonia,” Kaminskaite says.
“In the years 2019 and 2020, Caffeine also launched its coffee shops in Oslo and Copenhagen,” she says, referring to the chain’s expansion to Oslo and Denmark where its parent group maintains a strong presence.
Despite the pandemic, Eastern Europe’s industry representatives, such as Frei, Savupol and Kaminskaite, believe in the region’s growth potential. The habit of going out for coffee has already become ingrained into the metropolitan lifestyle in these emerging economies, of which eight, namely the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, are members of the 38-country-strong Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
While the increase in retail coffee has become a global trend, the pandemic has not halted the expansion plans of the Eastern European coffee industry.
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Your dining room should be a place of warmth and comfort, where friends and families can share a good meal and a laugh. It’s an inviting space that should reflect the decor of the rest of the house while also being elegant and functional. To complement their furniture, many people choose to have a rug in their dining room, whether they have wood floors or not. Rugs add texture and style, providing a frame for the space while also keeping your feet cozy.
There are endless options of rug patterns, colors, and materials to choose from, so we’re here to help you narrow down your choices to what makes sense for your space. The right rug will not only bring together the furniture in your dining room, it will also add aesthetic beauty and charm to a much-loved room of the house. Here are the tips recommended by our interior design team at our Charleston furniture stores.
Set the Tone for the Room
The beauty of purchasing a rug before any of your other furniture in the dining room is that you can use it as the focal point. You can choose a pattern or color scheme you love and then match your chair cushions and draperies to the rug, rather than feeling like the rug has to be neutral, which is often what happens when you add it last to a room.
For example, a rug with an all-over pattern can create drama in your room and it also conveniently hides spills, whereas a plain rug does not. If you are wanting a traditional feel in your room and know you will use an antique table, then an Oriental rug is a great choice. Natural fiber rugs, like ones made of jute, sisal, cotton, and wool create an organic and welcoming ambiance for a dining room.
Choose a Rug that Fits Your Lifestyle
If your dining room is going to be formal and only used for special occasions, then you can splurge on a decorative silk or cotton rug, like our Marmara Kilim Woven Cotton Rug.
These more delicate fabrics make for stunning rugs, but they can get damaged if you are constantly stepping on them or have children who are prone to spills. Wool and indoor-outdoor rugs are ideal for dining rooms that are used often because they are easy to clean and they don’t show wear as quickly.
Low Pile is Best for Dining Rooms
While you might fall in love with a rug with a high pile, they are better suited to a bedroom or sitting room where you won’t be eating as crumbs can easily get trapped in them.
In addition to cleanliness, a low pile, natural fiber rug is preferable to a thick rug because it is easier to pull your chairs in and out. You don’t want someone to trip with a plate of food because the rug is too thick!
Match the Rug Shape to Your Table
The easiest way to make sure you choose a rug that will compliment your dining table or vice versa is to match the shape between the two. If you have a square table, choose a square rug.
This will not only create a sense of harmony in the room, but should also spatially make sense as the reason you’ve selected a square table is likely because you have a square room.
Don’t Forget to Measure
While you might think a rug will fit in your space, it’s best to measure to make sure. A good rule of thumb is to have a rug that is four feet larger on all sides than your dining table. This extra room allows plenty of space to slide back your chairs without edging off the side of the rug.
Make sure to measure your table when it is at its largest with all the leaves in place and base your rug off of this size. You should also, of course, take into account the other furniture you plan to have in your dining room, from your bar cart to your china cabinet, and make sure the rug stops before extending beneath these objects.
A Customized Rug Can Be Cut Just for You
at Our Charleston Furniture Stores
Finding the perfect dining room rug often requires customization to get the right look and fit. Here at GDC, we have a fantastic team of interior designers who can help you find the rug of your dreams that will look beautiful and bring warmth to your bare floors. We can even make special cuts to our rugs to fit around fireplaces and other architectural details. To help you get a taste of the gorgeous rugs we have in our inventory, take a look below. We are currently having a big rug sale in store until July 17th, so stop by today!
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Criss-crossed with a natural diamond grid inlaid with a quad of diamonds in each center, the Kota Rug will grace any entryway or high traffic area of your home with a regal welcome.
This bold, low profile, and tightly-woven rug is a stylish and sophisticated take on subtle patterning. Delicate, end-on-end mini stripes are intersected by intermittent bars of ivory overlay.
This best-selling, geometric indoor/outdoor area rug is perfect for high-traffic areas. Ultra-durable construction, water-resistant, and UV-treated for fade resistance.
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Naturally colored jute patterned with cream chenille cotton yarn brings beautiful integrity and its low profile is rugged enough for any level of traffic. Reversible to the inverse pattern.
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As a database administrator, you will come across instances where you need to drop all the tables in a given MySQL database. Whether you are cleaning up, schema changes, data migration, testing, troubleshooting, etc, learning varios method and techniques of dropping all tables is critical.
## Using a Single DROP TABLE Command
The first method you can use is the typical
DROP TABLE command in MySQL. This is applicable when you have a few tables and you are already familiar with their names.
The command syntax is as shown
DROP TABLE table1, table2, table3;
This should remove the tables specified in the statement. Ensure you provide the correct table names as misspelling the table name can lead to data loss.
However, if you have a lot of table you wish to remove, the
DROP TABLE command is not going to cut it. Instead, you can use the
INFORMATION_SCHEMA table to generate a script that allows you to quickly and efficiently remove the tables specified in that database.
SELECT CONCAT('DROP TABLE IF EXISTS ', table_name, ';') FROM information_schema.tables WHERE table_schema = 'database_name';
NOTE: The command above does not actually drop the tables. Instead, it just prints out the statements you would need to drop the actual tables. Simply copy the resulting statements and execute them on the target machine.
Using MySQL Shell Script
And we cannot forget native Unix scripting. We can use this feature to automate a simple script that connects to the MySQL server and run the commands to remove the tables.
mysql --user=username --password=password your_database -sN -e "SHOW TABLES" | while read table; do mysql --user=username --password=password -e "DROP TABLE $table" database_name; done
The script above connects to the database, gets a list of all table names, and drops them one by one.
Using MySQL Stored Procedure
And finally, we have the concept of MySQL stored procedures. Although MySQL does not support batch delete natively, you can create a stored procedure that does this as demonstrated in the provided script below:
DELIMITER $$ CREATE PROCEDURE DropAllTables() BEGIN DECLARE @table_name VARCHAR(255); DECLARE cur CURSOR FOR SELECT table_name FROM information_schema.tables WHERE table_schema = 'database_name'; OPEN cur; REPEAT FETCH NEXT FROM cur INTO @table_name; SET @sql = CONCAT('DROP TABLE ', @table_name); PREPARE stmt FROM @sql; EXECUTE stmt; DEALLOCATE PREPARE stmt; UNTIL done END REPEAT; CLOSE cur; END$$ DELIMITER ;
Once defined, you can simply call the procedure as:
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Decorating the Genesis offices in Jamesburg for the holidays is one of our favorite traditions. This year’s winner for best decorated office was the Student Information System help desk. They celebrated with a delicious lunch at Bovine Burgers in Jamesburg! The SchoolFi help desk, Systems and Business Departments did a great job decorating, but the […]
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Smokey P Red's granddam Smokey RDC now EX-90
Smokey Red VG-88, owned by L. Reimers (Westerhorn, Germany)
In the herd of the Dutch Huntje Holsteins, the now seven-year-old Wilder Smokey RDC is still present and in awesome condition. She is a De-Su 12109 Battlecry daughter from the well-known German brood cow Wilder Smile Red VG-85, tracing back to the famous Massias. In 2016, after being purchased by the Oudenampsen family and GenHotel, the very interesting Smokey RDC switched owners and crossed the German-Dutch border to build-up a great future.
Smokey RDC's dam Wilder Smile Red was one of the highest testing Swissbec Brekem RDC daughters of her time and delivered for Wilder Holsteins numerous offspring which also scored high on RZG, TPI and even female offspring which ranked high in the NVI list. With 153 gRZG and 133 gRZE (04-2016), this red factor Battlecry daughter had huge potential and was contracted for embryos resulting in the birth of several daughters and sons with as well high scores in multiple systems. The German-born Smokey Red, from the combination made with former sire of sons Westcoast Styx Red, is one of these beautiful offspring. Her son Smokey P Red (Solitair P Red) was purchased by the German AI stud RSH and with 157 gRZG even one of the highest German, young, polled R&W bulls in 2021. Bull dam Smokey Red received a score of VG-88 in her third lactation. At Huntje Holsteins Huntje Holstein K&L Smokey 2 RDC (Weelder Esperanto x Smokey RDC) was also born and scored VG-86 (VG-88 F&L) as a two-year-old.
Recently, the fifth calver Wilder Smokey RDC, good for VG-86 as a milking two-year-old, received another visit from the herdbook and upgrated her score to EX-90 (EX-92 F&L)! Already in her first lactation she produced 10,447 kgsM with 4.10% fat and 3.45% protein in 305 days.
Smokey RDC is the maternal sister of Wilder Saturn P Red VG-88 (by Apoll P Red) - 5th dam of the #5 gNVI female R&W - and Mr Riverboy RF daughter Sanderij Riva's Smile RDC from which Bouw Holstein's owns and flushes several offspring.
Wilder Saturn P Red VG-88, Schreur Apoll P maternal sister to Smokey RDC
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Completed in 1839, this elegant Greek revival house in Sparta has a central hall plan with six bedrooms and 12 fireplaces. The house had been in the possession of the Georgia Trust and was recently sold in the fall of 2015. Improvements have been made since the sale which included gutter systems, positive grading, replaced window panes and shutters. On the interior, the original pine floor was restored in the main hall following the removal of asbestos tile, bathrooms and kitchens were remodeled, and blown-in insulation was installed along with modern HVAC units throughout all three levels of the house. Since this successful rehabilitation, the house was featured on the Georgia Trust’s Expedition to Sparta. | <urn:uuid:fed88529-f04c-4365-8c3f-e915471c343d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation-awards/sayre-alford-house/ | 2023-09-28T17:56:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.98043 | 149 |
Just the Facts
About the Property
Family Friendly Building. Recently Renovated, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Updated Bathrooms, Newer S/S Kitchen Appliances, And A Walkout To An Oversized Terrace – Perfect For Barbeques And Relaxing Nights On The Patio. Highly Walkable And Transit Accessible. Walk To Midway Bus Stop, Clarkson Go (Downtown In 20 Minutes), Boutique Shops, Eateries, Grocery Store, Parks And More.
- Available: Dec 1st 2019 (1-year lease)
- 1 rail lines and 7 bus lines all under 1 km
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
ABOUT THE HOST
[00:00:00] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Hi everybody. This is Jiten from Xeno and you are listening to Retail Reimagined, the podcast where we'll talk to CEOs, CMOs, CTOs from the retail industry and uncover the future of retail. So tune into the podcast and learn what's happening in the retail industry.
[00:00:16] Hi everyone, welcome to Retail Reimagined.
[00:00:19] In this episode, I'm switching things up a bit by speaking to someone from the D2C industry.
[00:00:23] Our guest Arjun Vaidya comes from a long line of Ayurvedic Practitioners, the sixth generation to be exact.
[00:00:29] Successfully launched and built a D2C business and now invests and mentors D2C startups
[00:00:35] So, without much further ado, let's welcome Arjun Vaidya, co-founder of V3 Ventures to the show.
[00:00:41] Thank you for joining us, Arjun.
[00:00:43] ARJUN VAIDYA: Thank you so much. I'm excited to do this with you.
[00:00:45] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Absolutely. I'm looking forward to discussion with you and hopefully these insights that you share, will help a lot of the brands that are operating in the retail space today.
[00:00:54] So starting off, just walk us through your journey and, what made you get into the D2C space?
[00:00:58] ARJUN VAIDYA: Look, I'll tell you the reason I chose D2C and the reason I started Dr. Vaidya is actually is very well known, so I'm not gonna get into that.
[00:01:06] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah, yeah.
[00:01:07] ARJUN VAIDYA: The reason we went into D2C was actually we failed miserably offline.
[00:01:11] We had a colossal failure of our business in the offline space where we put a bunch of stock out in the market and we had lots of distributors.
[00:01:21] But we built to distributors, distributors couldn't build to retailers, or retailers couldn't build to end customers and we didn't get paid. We got a 90% of our stock return.
[00:01:30] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:01:30] ARJUN VAIDYA: And we realized that specifically in our niche, which was Ayurveda we had lots of competition that we couldn't keep up with, right?
[00:01:38] There were lots of big brands who did lots of ATL advertising and lots of brand recall, which we didn't have. And so this was a space, honestly, that we couldn't win in, which is why we decided that there has to be an alternative channel.
[00:01:55] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:01:56] ARJUN VAIDYA: And D2C seemed like the only other channel to go for.
[00:01:58] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm. .
[00:01:59] ARJUN VAIDYA: My wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, she was in the early team at Nykaa and she had seen the growth and sort of trajectory of this channel as well. So she sort of pushed me, I convinced her to join the business. And November 2017, we went online first or digital only, which is now called D2C.
[00:02:19] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right, right. Probably, you were one of the first,
[00:02:22] ARJUN VAIDYA: First cohort, I would say first cohort.
[00:02:24] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Cohort. And from the Ayurvedic space, I think possibly one of the first to really go online and take the plunge. Absolutely. Yeah. I, I'm very surprised because Ayurveda typically is sold, you're right, it's sold through multitude of distributors and retailers. Right. And invariably that's how it works.
[00:02:41] ARJUN VAIDYA: But I'll tell you what the insight was, why it worked D2C, right?
[00:02:44] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:02:45] ARJUN VAIDYA: In Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, you have access to Ayurvedic products and doctor slash care at the touch of your fingertips.
[00:02:55] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Correct.
[00:02:55] ARJUN VAIDYA: When we spoke to our first thousand customers, we realized that more than three quarters of them came from Anantnag, Muzaffarnagar, Trichy, and Imphal, because in these cities there was no one giving a free consultation, high quality Ayurvedic care and products that touch of consumers fingertips, and that honestly was the reason for our D2C success.
[00:03:17] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Fantastic.
[00:03:18] ARJUN VAIDYA: We didn't know this going in, by the way.
[00:03:19] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:03:20] ARJUN VAIDYA: We didn't know this going in. It came from talking to our customers and realizing who we're supposed to cater to.
[00:03:25] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:03:25] ARJUN VAIDYA: Then from learning this, we changed the way we marketed our products, the way we engaged with these customers.
[00:03:32] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right. I, I'm also intrigued, typically, the Ayurvedic brands normally succeed, right? You go to the pharmacy or there are exclusive pharmacies that stock these, right. So what was it that y'all couldn't do offline for the offline space that y'all managed to do and and succeed in the D2C space?
[00:03:51] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah. Look, the one thing that we did that nobody else did, and we pioneered this in India was a free online consultation.
[00:03:58] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Ah, okay.
[00:03:59] ARJUN VAIDYA: Gave consumers the level of trust and the level of confidence in a new brand that nothing else could give. So I think that was really, really helpful for us as a brand.
[00:04:10] That's number one. Interesting. Yeah. Number two, we actually had one 150 years of legacy and a lot of research behind the formulations. Right. So I think that really helped. And then engaging with a customer in a new age format that appealed to them, right? So easier to understand product labels, new age ways to package or format the product.
[00:04:32] All of these things really, really, really helped us as a user.
[00:04:35] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right. Right. So two questions, I think two questions come out of this. One is, these things that you did to help you in the business, right? Do you see some of it getting, carried onto the offline space?
[00:04:48] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yes. Some of it can, some learnings can be like, could you put a hotline on your product for a free consultation?
[00:04:54] Yes, it could build repeats further. And the format of the product could also be replicated in the offline space. But I think what can't be replicated, actually, to be honest, is the digital touchpoint and the experience that we created to be able to engage with consumers across 16 and a half thousand pin codes in four years.
[00:05:14] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Fantastic.
[00:05:15] ARJUN VAIDYA: It's 60% of India's pin codes in four years.
[00:05:18] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Wow. Wow. And that's quite
[00:05:19] ARJUN VAIDYA: substantial.
[00:05:20] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Absolutely. And And at speed.
[00:05:22] ARJUN VAIDYA: At tremendous speed.
[00:05:24] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah.
[00:05:25] ARJUN VAIDYA: Four years, right.
[00:05:27] JITENDRANATH PATRI: And I know you have an MBA from the USA, right? You could have,
[00:05:30] ARJUN VAIDYA: I actually don't have an MBA by the way. I'm an undergrad.
[00:05:32] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Sorry. Ok, so sorry. But you could have pursued, I know you did something in the US you did study in the US or something.
[00:05:38] ARJUN VAIDYA: I'm an undergrad in the US but I'm a BA, I'm a BA in politics and economics.
[00:05:43] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Oh wow. Okay. You could pursue other career paths. What drew you to this industry?
[00:05:48] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah. Look, this, you see this band with the Indian flag on my hand?
[00:05:52] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:05:52] ARJUN VAIDYA: I'm very patriotic. When I went to the US I saw yoga being repackaged.
[00:05:56] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:05:57] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yoga mats, yoga gyms, yoga apparel, lulu lemon.
[00:05:59] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm. ,
[00:06:00] ARJUN VAIDYA: Multi-billion dollar industry in the US and for me, I started thinking to myself, why don't Indian companies have a share of this proliferation of yoga?
[00:06:10] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:06:11] ARJUN VAIDYA: Why? Right. And so I eventually called my grandfather, I remember, and he's the one who was an Ayurvedic doctor and told him, we can't let the same happen with Ayurveda, right? And that was sort of the thought process behind going for this, in this way, shape, or form.
[00:06:27] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Interesting, interesting.
[00:06:28] ARJUN VAIDYA: I'm very patriotic, so I moved straight back to India after my undergrad.
[00:06:31] I didn't spend any time in the US and I just went for it because I believe that Indian companies need to take Ayurveda to the world and to modern consumer.
[00:06:38] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Absolutely yeah. And it is, I think somewhere it's also met that wave. Right. There was, I think around the time that y'all started, or a little later, there was also a move to promote healthier kind of treatment options for Indians.
[00:06:53] ARJUN VAIDYA: Absolutely.
[00:06:54] JITENDRANATH PATRI: So starting a D2C business, without any background in retail or even in the e-commerce space, must have been challenging. Yeah. What are the, some of the difficulties you faced.
[00:07:05] ARJUN VAIDYA: Lots of difficulties. We were in an industry where we were competing with people, across people who had much more experience and much more scale and sales, who were much better known brands. D2C was totally new for us and new for customers as well, by the way.
[00:07:22] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right?
[00:07:23] ARJUN VAIDYA: We're trying to convince customers to buy online. So I think that was number two. And number three, I would say is that we were operating in a space that nobody believed we could, right?
[00:07:33] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:07:33] ARJUN VAIDYA: So nobody believed Ayurveda could be sold online and consumers would buy Ayurveda online. And so when we got to 50 orders a day, people are around us at 50 orders a day, including investors, like, that's the max you can reach online in Ayurveda
[00:07:45] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:07:45] ARJUN VAIDYA: We took that 50 to 5,000. Right. So
[00:07:47] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Wow.
[00:07:47] ARJUN VAIDYA: always, when you're doing category creation, it's a much tougher journey.
[00:07:51] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Got it. Got it. And, and you must have been surprised, right? You would've assumed that the orders would've come from, uh, Bombay, Bangalore, Delhi. Did the, did the orders
[00:08:02] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah, and the other assumption that my beautifully written minimalistic copy in English would work. Actually, TikTok was our best marketing channel.
[00:08:11] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Fantastic.
[00:08:12] ARJUN VAIDYA: And most of our ads were in Hindi and Hinglish, because that's what our customer wanted. Right.
[00:08:15] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Absolutely. Yeah. No, that's, that's, that's an insight that you, possibly wouldn't get unless you're out there.
[00:08:21] ARJUN VAIDYA: Absolutely.
[00:08:21] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah.
[00:08:22] ARJUN VAIDYA: You have to go and talk to the customer to get that insight.
[00:08:24] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah. So, for me I would've assumed that the typical rounds of mail, social media channels would've worked. But,
[00:08:31] ARJUN VAIDYA: It did work. They did work but Instagram didn't work as well as Facebook. Cause our customers were outside the top 10 cities, right?
[00:08:38] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
[00:08:38] ARJUN VAIDYA: TikTok worked. Cause that's where our customer was. So I think all of these nuances were sort of real for us.
[00:08:45] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right. Right. But that also I think, kind of opened up even before the pandemic, I think kind of opened up newer markets, of course, the pandemic took this to a different level, but
[00:08:55] ARJUN VAIDYA: I would say the pandemic brought lots of customers who had never consumed Ayurveda into Ayurved.
[00:08:59] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm. And was that also because of whatever fears and thing that
[00:09:04] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah, I think immunity got a big boost.
[00:09:06] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:09:06] ARJUN VAIDYA: Government was talking about ayurveda a lot.
[00:09:08] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:09:08] ARJUN VAIDYA: I think people went towards natural wellness.
[00:09:12] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah.
[00:09:12] ARJUN VAIDYA: But I think what what we were able to effectively do is c onvince those. So our job was right, bringing the customers through the top of funnel, which is immunity.
[00:09:21] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:09:21] ARJUN VAIDYA: But then show them that you have hair, skin, cough, cold, weight management, diabetes, arthritis, asthma also. So get them to repeat in other categories, because immunity was a short lived wave.
[00:09:30] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:09:31] ARJUN VAIDYA: I don't think we hear the word immunity as much anymore as we used to at that time.
[00:09:35] JITENDRANATH PATRI: True. Yeah. Yeah. And in doing so and, and like you mentioned, right, how do I get the customer to repeat, right. Which obviously means you must have done something right in the, in the customer experience space.
[00:09:48] Yeah. Something that you did obviously would, would have made them repeat. What was it that you, managed to do to get them to repeat, get them to order more and frequently.
[00:09:57] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah, I think, it was very critical of us to understand how our customer want to be communicated with. And so our mentality and our mindset would tell us that it would be email, would be WhatsApp, would be SMS, but actually our customer like to be called.
[00:10:14] I hate to be called. I absolutely hate to be called, but we had to try all these channels to engage with the customer, and then we realized that a feedback call 25 days after delivery of order was the best way for this to happen.
[00:10:26] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Interesting. During the time that you were building Dr. Vaidya’ s, did you ever think when you start seeing the D2C sales go up. Did they ever think that, hey, now that I'm reaching some kind of popularity, would it help if I go offline?
[00:10:40] ARJUN VAIDYA: We did and they're doing it now at Dr. Vaidya’s, but I honestly didn't have the skillset.
[00:10:46] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:10:46] ARJUN VAIDYA: I'm not a good offline entrepreneur and I didn't have have the time either, to be honest. Online business was going so fast,
[00:10:53] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:10:53] ARJUN VAIDYA: so rapidly, that I think it was, yeah, it was just the way we wanted it to go.
[00:10:57] JITENDRANATH PATRI: And the reason I'm asking this question is because today I hear of online
[00:11:00] ARJUN VAIDYA: Today's different. Today's different.
[00:11:02] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah.
[00:11:02] ARJUN VAIDYA: Today I think the number of brands competing online is significantly larger, right. The COVID bump of just online consumption is gone and consumers have gone back offline. So there are more brands, same amount of supply of ads. So increase in customer acquisition cost,
[00:11:19] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right. Again, interesting point, you made increase in customer acquisition cost, right? I think brands still continue to spend on acquisition. Are they missing out on the actual retention part of it?
[00:11:29] ARJUN VAIDYA: Even I missed out on the retention part because when you're getting new customers easily, you forget about it.
[00:11:34] But the secret source of a D2C business is retention. Retention is very scientific. I think, early stage founders don't get it as quickly.
[00:11:43] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:11:43] ARJUN VAIDYA: I didn't get it for two and a half years, but the moment you get retention and the power of retention, you will unlock an alpha in your business you've never seen before.
[00:11:52] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Interesting. And what advice would you, or what suggestions would give to really retain the customer?
[00:11:57] ARJUN VAIDYA: Oh, I would say that I think the key is to reach out to the customer at the right point of time, right the right moment, when they're thinking of repurchasing after compared to their dosage, et cetera, all of that, number one. Number two, reach out to them on the channel they want to be reached out on, whether it's email, SMS, push notification, WhatsApp, call. Figure out what that channel is, and then if needed, incentivize them to repeat. Does that customer order a freebie? Does that customer order a feedback call?
[00:12:24] Will that customer just repeat anyways? Or does that customer need a discount? Figure out what that hook is and segment the customer such that you interact with the customer in the right manner.
[00:12:34] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Interesting. Yeah. Today I hear online brands or D2C brands now experimenting with opening up stores. Any reason why they're doing that?
[00:12:43] ARJUN VAIDYA: I think two things, right? One, offline consumption is back.
[00:12:46] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:12:47] ARJUN VAIDYA: And two, there is still that feeling of touch and feel, right?
[00:12:51] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right.
[00:12:51] ARJUN VAIDYA: So there is a section of consumers that are okay to buy completely online, including me.
[00:12:55] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Correct.
[00:12:55] ARJUN VAIDYA: But then there's a section of consumers who may want to experience something.
[00:12:58] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:12:58] ARJUN VAIDYA: And so the experience center is becoming very powerful, especially in high AOV categories. But if you're spending 20,000, 30,000, 50,000 rupees that's you're buying a mattress or a mixer or a cooker, or large amount of kitchen utensils, you want to try it out.
[00:13:13] If I'm buying a iPhone charger, I'm okay.
[00:13:16] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Sure.
[00:13:17] ARJUN VAIDYA: I'll buy it.
[00:13:17] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm. And this, this is extension of that question is now last six, eight months, we've seen the footfalls come back to the brick and mortar stores, right? Our D2C brands who are only D2C doing something to compete and, and bring in, some kind of a new experience to, to ensure that they retain customers.
[00:13:36] ARJUN VAIDYA: Oh, I think brands are doing some amazing things, right! They're creating high quality content during the cycle between two purchases that can engage with customers. They're creating communities with customers. They are having beautiful unboxing experiences for customers that they can get that customer delight. They're also creating that feeling of belonging with customers.
[00:14:02] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:14:03] ARJUN VAIDYA: That means a brand is not just a product. It's a feeling, it's an emotion. It's a tribe. It's a group of people. It's a group of like-minded people, and I think all of these things generate that recall in a brand, that love for a brand that eventually needs retention.
[00:14:16] Retention is not just marketing automation. Retention has many more moving parts. Marketing automation can be though, that pushes the consumption or drives the consumer over the edge, but retention has much more to do with it.
[00:14:31] JITENDRANATH PATRI: And which brings me to another extension, is with with input like this, and after seeing such success coming in, right.
[00:14:40] Today, I, I see it's become easy to start a D2C business, however big a how or small right. Do you think, do you actually think that it has actually become easier or is it
[00:14:50] ARJUN VAIDYA: I think, I think it has become easier from the perspective of the ecosystem, from the perspective of the tools available and the ancillaries.
[00:14:57] For a founder, you gotta focus on product, marketing and brand. The logistics, the customer service, the marketing automation, the warehousing, the WhatsApp automation, the website backend, all of these things are taken care of. And there's enough knowledge, right, about this available. I mean, you can Google, you can join programs like the one I teach, right?
[00:15:18] You can, you can speak to other founders and there's a large number of founders in the ecosystem now, so I think that's been solved for. But the crux of the problem, what's the product? What's the problem it's solving, what's the brand and what's the strategy to engage with customers that is still not solved.
[00:15:35] And so that part of it is still in the hands of a founder. The rest of the ancillaries are much easier than when I was building.
[00:15:43] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Interesting. And, and a lot has changed in five years of five, five and half, six years. Right? Right through the time you started to, now obviously again. There's been some help, because of the shutting around of stores during the lockdowns and all that.
[00:15:57] But, irrespective, I think there's been a lot of
[00:15:59] ARJUN VAIDYA: change. There is a sea change in the last five years. D2C is a term, it didn't exist five to six years ago. There are WhatsApp groups of hundreds of founders now. These D2C founders are sharks on Shark Tank. None of this existed.
[00:16:13] JITENDRANATH PATRI: True.
[00:16:14] ARJUN VAIDYA: Five years or six years ago.
[00:16:15] JITENDRANATH PATRI: True, true. Yeah. And I know the pandemic must have played some role or what else, what else was instrumented in pushing this kind of popularity?
[00:16:23] ARJUN VAIDYA: I think the pandemic pushed online consumption and online payment, but I think our consumer set is maturing as well. Consumers are demanding more, wanting more, wanting to engage with brands and not just products.
[00:16:37] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:16:38] ARJUN VAIDYA: India is a brand starved nation still. Yeah. We need many more brands and so I think it's following the trajectory of the way the consumption is moving in our country as well.
[00:16:49] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right. And do you see omnichannel becoming, I know, offline brands are now planning to go online and trying to see how they can tap into the, this growing market, right? Because it gives them access to newer spaces. You don't have to open stores everywhere. You can go to tier two, tier three markets and so on, so forth.
[00:17:09] But do you, do you see omnichannel become reality for the D2C business? The D2C brands?
[00:17:15] ARJUN VAIDYA: It's a reality. Let's, let's not beat around the bush. It's a reality. After you reach a certain amount of scale, you'll have to unlock it to get to the next level of scale. But smaller brands, smaller brands, just establishing PMF, I think they can still remain online only.
[00:17:30] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Okay. Okay. And of course, I know you, you teach, I know you mentor a lot of D2C brands. Yeah. You also have, I think, a masterclass that you do . So any trends or tips that you think the D2C brands need to be aware of for someone who's starting the journey, or not even start, but just thinking about, you know.
[00:17:51] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah, it's a great way actually to, to sort of sum up this conversation, right? I would say one we've discussed already, omnichannel is a reality, right?
[00:17:59] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:18:00] ARJUN VAIDYA: And we've talked about so I'm not gonna deep dive on it. Number two, retention is your secret sauce, right? CAC is at an all time high.
[00:18:07] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:18:07] ARJUN VAIDYA: So the only way for you to make significant money is to retain customers.
[00:18:12] Number three, Me-Too brands will struggle, right? You need to have some amount, some sort of structure to having a moat or defensibility. Number four, I think customer delight is, is something that's under-leveraged. Unboxing experience, personalized engagement with customers, rewards your top thousand customers. These things really leave a long, long lasting impression on customers.
[00:18:40] And number five, because of Zepto and InstaMart and Blinkit 15 minute delivery.
[00:18:47] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Mm-hmm.
[00:18:47] ARJUN VAIDYA: or not 15 minute delivery, but quick delivery has become reality. I'll, I'll remind you, five years ago, Amazon Prime five years ago, guaranteed three days delivery. . That was a big deal. Three days delivery in metro in India today is a crime. It's a crime, right? You agree with me? That is a crime.
[00:19:03] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Absolutely.
[00:19:04] ARJUN VAIDYA: So you have to get your delivery as quick as possible. The longer you take, the higher the chances are for RTOs, and so regional warehousing is also a reality. To these five trends. I'll, I'll recap the five trends. Omnichannel is critical.
[00:19:20] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Absolutely.
[00:19:20] ARJUN VAIDYA: Retention is your secret source. Moat and defensibility is important. Me-too brands will not survive. Think about customer delight and quicker logistics to ensure your RTOs are not,
[00:19:33] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Super. It was fantastic speaking with you Arjun. I think you summarized the entire conversation. I know it was a quick one. I would've loved to do a much longer one, but this 15, 20 minutes, I think encapsulated, I think I learned a lot about what it goes into making a D2C business
[00:19:48] ARJUN VAIDYA: Look, I think it's, it's important to say it as it is, right?
[00:19:52] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Yeah, true.
[00:19:53] ARJUN VAIDYA: We are operating in a business which is technical now.
[00:19:56] JITENDRANATH PATRI: True.
[00:19:57] ARJUN VAIDYA: There is lots of competition. It's not 2017 when Arjun Vaidya was spending six months figuring out how to launch an online business. That's not the reality of the market.
[00:20:05] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Right? So what's the kind of speed today if one has to launch?
[00:20:09] ARJUN VAIDYA: You have six to 12 weeks to learn how to run a digital business.
[00:20:13] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Wow.
[00:20:14] ARJUN VAIDYA: Six to 12 weeks.
[00:20:15] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Wow. And that actually gives you nothing. There's no runway at it, literally.
[00:20:19] ARJUN VAIDYA: You have to, you have six to 12 weeks to get the basics and get your business up and running. It'll take you time to scale, but if you don't know your basics, you'll get it now.
[00:20:25] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Which I think even a very, the runway itself is very short. Right. Scaling, of course is, is of course a step or two ahead.
[00:20:32] ARJUN VAIDYA: Yeah, you have time to scale, but don't have time to learn your basics. Basics are a non-negotiable.
[00:20:37] JITENDRANATH PATRI: So that's another thing that I think is a takeaway for a lot of the other, a lot of people who are kind of keen to start off something on their own. Right. So thank you Arjun. Thank you so much. I think you summarize it beautifully or you kind of captured those little nuggets very beautifully. Omnichannel is gonna be a reality for any brand, right?
[00:20:57] Absolutely. It's more about product and customer experience. How do you ensure that you have a differentiator, and that's what you meant by the moat part of it. To kind of ensure customer stickiness. Understanding customer better so you can engage with the customer far more relevantly, more personalized, and, I think retention is king.
[00:21:16] ARJUN VAIDYA: Quicker logistics.
[00:21:17] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Quicker logistics. Sorry, I forgot that I missed that. Quicker logistics, which I think quick commerce has kind of made us all a slave too, right? So I guess things have changed for the better. Thank you so much. Absolutely. I know it'll make quick, quick conversation. I think you're really insightful and I hope we can chat up soon. Right.
[00:21:35] Thanks so much, Arjun.
[00:21:36] ARJUN VAIDYA: My pleasure. Thank you. Bye
[00:21:37] JITENDRANATH PATRI: Bye.
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Alarmed at rising violence, Ban urges protection of civilians and end to Syria fighting
17 December 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is alarmed by the continued dramatic escalation of violence in Syria over the past several days, and the grave danger facing civilians in areas under fire, according to his spokesperson.
There have been "extremely worrisome" reports earlier this week of a mass killing of civilians in the village of Aqrab near Hama, as well as alleged firing of long-range missiles in some areas of the country, said a statement issued on Sunday night by Mr. Ban's spokesperson.
Continued bombing raids by fixed-wing military aircrafts and attack helicopters on populated areas have been amply documented, it added. There were also reports on Sunday of aerial bombing amid intense violence resulting in many casualties among Palestinian refugees in the Yarmouk camp in the capital, Damascus.
"The Secretary-General firmly condemns this escalation of armed violence, in particular the shelling of population centres and attacks against civilians. He calls on all sides to cease all forms of violence," said the statement.
"The Secretary-General reminds all parties in Syria that they must abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians," it added. "Targeting civilians or carrying out military operations in populated areas, in an indiscriminate or disproportionate fashion that harms civilians is a war crime."
At least 20,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed there since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began some 21 months ago. In addition, more than 2.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, according to UN estimates.
According to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) – which is the main provider of education, health, social and other basic services to five million registered Palestinian refugees across the region – there are some 500,000 Palestinian refugees in Syria.
UNRWA said it is following up on the reports of the casualties at the Yarmouk camp.
"Thus far, a significant number of Palestine refugees, as well as Syrians, have been killed, injured and compelled to leave. The killings in Yarmouk today send a clear and unfortunate signal that calls by UNRWA and others on all parties to spare civilians and to respect the neutrality of Palestine refugees are going unheeded," the Agency said in a statement.
UNRWA's Commissioner-General, Filippo Grandi, has appealed to the Syrian authorities, and all parties to the conflict, to safeguard the security of Palestinian refugees wherever they reside in Syria.
According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than half a million Syrian refugees have now been registered or are awaiting registration in four neighbouring countries – Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey – and North Africa.
The refugee agency said the numbers are currently climbing by more than 3,000 per day, and the total number of refugees could increase to 700,000 by the end of the year.
Over the weekend, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, and European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva appealed to all parties in the conflict to respect international humanitarian law, to provide unhindered access to humanitarian aid and to ensure the safe passage of civilians fleeing the fighting.
"Millions of Syrians are affected by this conflict and hundreds of thousands are uprooted and on the move in search of safety," Mr. Guterres said during a joint visit to Lebanon to view refugee projects.
"Getting help to them is difficult and dangerous. And those seeking protection in neighbouring countries are often in extreme danger right up to the borders. The safety of the civilian population is of paramount importance," he stressed.
Meanwhile, the Security Council is scheduled to hear a briefing on Syria from the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos, in a closed-door session later today.
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The Juki TL-2010Q is a high-performance sewing and quilting machine. The TL-2010Q is a single needle, lock-stitch, portable machine, constructed of aluminum die-casting to ensure industrial-quality sewing.
With advanced features, such an industrial sub-tension system, variable speed control slider, and bright white LED lighting, this machine is built for precision sewing. With a large work area of up to 23 inches (with auxiliary table attached), the TL-2010Q can handle large quilt, sewing or home decor project with ease.
FOOT CONTROLLER WITH THREAD TRIMMING FUNCTION:
It is possible to automatically trim both needle and bobbin threads by pressing the heel side of foot controller. The foo controller is big enough and it is easy to control sewing start and stop.
TRULY ILLUMINATING LED LIGHT:
The bright-white LED lighting, provides an illuminated view of the sewing area and allows for more precise sewing and material handling.
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Foxhills Golf Club & Resort Longcross Course Review
GF Round: £120 Mon-Thu 11am to 4pm (£85 for residents), £150 Fri-Sun 12pm to 4pm (£120 for residents)
Par 72, 6,463 yards
GM Verdict – A very pretty and enjoyable course where you are in among the pine trees almost from start to finish, with more changes in elevation on the back nine.
Favourite Hole – The long par-3 11th where there is perhaps a little more breathing space but a long carry to negotiate across a wide dip to a green some 200 yards away
There’s no shortage of top-level golf just west of the M25 from junctions 10 to 12, with some of the best golf courses in Surrey like Wentworth, Sunningdale and The Wisley all within a few miles of the busy orbital motorway, and some of the best Berkshire courses like Swinley Forest and The Berkshire not a million miles away either.
Foxhills Country Club and Resort near Ottershaw may not be as fiercely exclusive or quite so well-known as its illustrious neighbours (Queenwood, one of the UK&I’s most exclusive clubs lies very close by) but it does boast a well-earned reputation for the quality of its golf and breadth of its facilities. In addition to 45 holes in its beautiful Longcross, Bernard Hunt and Manor courses, it also offers tennis, cycling, a superb health spa and luxurious country house accommodation in the Manor House.
The Foxhills name comes from politician, Charles James Fox, who came to live in Surrey in the late 18th century. Between his death in 1806 and now, the estate passed into various hands before the potential to turn it into a grand golf club and resort was realised in the mid-1970s.
Both the 18-hole courses are unceasingly pretty. The Longcross course plays through avenues of pines almost throughout, while the Bernard Hunt layout opens out a little from time to time and enjoys more changes in elevation. Despite towering pines being your almost constant companion on the Longcross course there is a little more room to manouevre than it may at first seem, especially on the back nine, and if you do stray into the trees you will probably find your ball more often than not as things are generally kept pretty clear underfoot once you venture beyond the treeline.
Sometimes you may need to shape the ball a little to reap maximum advantage. If you can fade it a little around the dogleg it will make the approach much easier on the par-4 2nd, for example, while moving it the other way could allow you to adopt a more aggressive strategy on holes like the short par 4s at 8 and 13.
The front nine starts with a relatively gentle downhill opener and ends with perhaps the hardest hole, a 431-yard par 4 that plays uphill at first and then round to the left to a green set close to the club’s driving range and superb short-game practice area.
The short par-4 10th may well be in range for some in certain conditions, with the final approach dropping down to a well-protected green. The par 3 that follows is one of the visual highlights – a little less enclosed than some holes and stretching to over 200 yards off the tips across a wide dip.
The two par 5s coming home are both memorable too, the 14th playing steeply downhill from a launchpad tee, with the left half of the hole slightly obscured, and the 18th then sweeping up and round to the left to a vast double green shared with the last on the Bernard Hunt course right beside ‘Nineteen', the club’s brasserie-style restaurant and bar.
Tour pros Paul Casey and Anthony Wall both came up through the ranks here, while the Senior PGA Professional Championship was played at Foxhills from 2014 to 2019. The Longcross course also hosted the PGA Cup – a Ryder Cup-style contest between GB&I and US club pros – in 2017 and will do so again in 2022.
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The pop star now an entrepreneur has opened the pub in “West London’s Portobello Road the pub named after his loving wife Cherry Seaborn.” Amidst his fermented beverages, the singer 28 is offering the newly added beer for £5.20.
The addition of CBD oil is quite common in the UK and it is approved. But the Cannabis flavored beer is rare in Britain whereas it is prominent in European nations. As per the pub’s worker it was stated that: “I’m not entirely sure what it is in it, ‘I’m guessing it uses some sort of CBD oil or something.”
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Who knew that the Sun makes noises we hear with our own ears?
Listen to Sounds of the sun
Weather with You
Listen to the sounds of weather around you today.
Do you hear the wind today?
Can you hear a gentle breeze, rustling the leaves in trees, or a whistling wind dancing over the rooftops or a howling wind rolling down the valley or waves crashing on a beach?
Do you hear the rain today? Can you hear the soft pitter patter of a delicate spring shower, a drenching downpour as the skies open, a rhythmical beat on your window panes?
Do you hear the sun today? Can you hear the boards of your house creaking as they start to dry in the warmth of the spring day or the buzzing of the warmth of a sunny day.
The sounds of weather are with us every day.
We don’t always stop to notice.
We don’t always stop to listen..
We don’t always understand the noises we hear are caused by the weather.
We take weather for granted.
It is with us every day.
We might notice an exceptionally good weather or an exceptionally bad weather day, but in between are hundreds of ordinary weather days.
Pause right now and take notice of the weather today.
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Fernando Alonso finished his comeback season with Alpine tenth in the 2021 Formula 1 Drivers’ Standings, the Spaniard revealing that he is ready to start the next season as soon as next week.
Alonso was speaking to F1’s official website after the conclusion of the end-of-season testing days the teams went through at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit, after the 2021 season finale, where Max Verstappen emerged as World Champion.
With Kimi Raikkonen retiring this year, Alonso will be the oldest, most experienced driver on the grid next year. But how close is he to his peak?
“I’m closer than 10 months ago,” he claimed. “Difficult to know… the limit, and where we could get next year.
“I think we need a good winter that’s for sure, I need to be prepared or to get ready a little bit better than last year; the accident in February with the bicycle didn’t help last year,” the Spaniard lamented.
Alonso to undergo surgery in January 2022
Last year and just as Alonso was preparing for his comeback season after a two-year hiatus away from the sport, he sustained face injuries after a cycling accident in Switzerland, after which he underwent surgery.
“This January I will have to remove the plates from [my] face so I will have two weeks in January off but probably I had those off anyway even without the surgery because it’s just time to relax,” he revealed.
“But after that we need to go into winter testing with a good programme, physically and also in the car.
“And if the car is competitive, I’m sure I will be 100%,” the 2005 and 2006 F1 Champion insisted.
My age is an advantage
Alonso – who raced in WEC during is F1 sabbatical, winning the 24 hours of Le Mans with Toyota on his way to the 2018 and 2019 titles as well as the 24 hours of Daytona in 2019 – doesn’t seem fazed to be racing at 40, as he goes as far as claiming it gives him an advantage.
“[Regarding] my age, I feel good,” he said. “Honestly, I feel an advantage, you know? When I come to a circuit, I know the circuits.
“Even now, you know everyone is testing this 18-inch tyre and I know very well these tyres from the WEC [World Endurance Championship]; there is exactly the same behaviour on the tyres and the same way you have to drive the tyre…
“All the things I am facing – that other people are facing for the first time – for me this is the second or third time. This is good,” he explained.
“I think I only see the advantages,” the driver from Oviedo, Spain went on. “Physically, I think the cars of today are not very demanding.
Alonso to race in ’24 Hours of Dubai’ karting event
“I think in 2004, ’05, maybe the age was a limitation, but today I did 148 laps and now at 2130, in two hours’ time I have a free practice in Dubai.
“I am racing the 24 Hours of Dubai [karting event] and there is free practice in two hours,” the Alpine driver revealed.
“I can do 300 laps with these cars, so there is not a problem physically,” he claimed.
Alonso then turned things up a notch saying: “I’m super strong, I’m ready, I can start the season next week in Bahrain!
“No, I was planning to have a different preparation next year, not because the cars will be different… but just because this winter I couldn’t do a proper preparation because of the bike accident,” he concluded.
Alonso – who won his back-to-back titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006 by dethroning the reigning World Champion of the time, German Legend Michael Schumacher – has not shown any signs of slowing down on his come back, as he delivered a strong season, with sharp race craft which culminated in him achieving third place at the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix around the Losail International Circuit. | <urn:uuid:22127a11-db5e-485d-9900-1ea327fe437e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.grandprix247.com/2021/12/16/alonso-i-can-start-the-season-next-week-in-bahrain/ | 2023-09-28T17:59:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.972881 | 922 |
As a country with the 7th largest economy globally and demonstrating consistent high economic growth, rural India has had a crucial role to play. Two-third of the population resides in villages and small towns in the country. And, to bridge the social divide and achieve a well-distributed, robust and sustainable economic growth, financial inclusion is key.
Access to financial services opens the doors for families, allowing them to smooth out consumption and invest in their future through education and health. This report focuses on financial Inclusion in rural India covering specific public sector initiatives and private sector innovations in the areas of banking, ATM and other modes of payment.
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This morning, we told how today's Wall Street Journal paints a grim picture of the Democrats' $700-billion SPENDING SCAM. As if bankroll far-left "climate change" initiatives and propping up ObamaCare aren't bad enough, even more bad news is coming out about Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) dirty, backroom deal.
An opinion article posted on the newspaper's website yesterday insists, "The Inflation Reduction Act Won't Reduce Inflation." Stephen Miran was a senior adviser at the U.S. Treasury Department in 2020 and 2021. He blasted Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats for a "ludicrous policy mix [that] has driven inflation to 9.1%, a four-decade high." He also wrote:
Senate Democrats took a flamethrower to a forest and now want to put out the fire with a squirt gun. ... The deficit reduction comes not from spending cuts, which would reduce demand, but tax hikes, which reduce supply. The inflation hitting American families is a result of demand outstripping supply. ...
To address inflation, we first have to identify its roots in a demand-supply imbalance. The Inflation Reduction Act will not only fail to address this imbalance, it will exacerbate it. At best there will be an insignificant effect on inflation. At worst it will push inflation higher and further erode American families' spending power.
Miran says The Inflation Reduction Act also redirects "hundreds of billions of dollars of special-interest subsidies aimed at Democrat constituencies." Maybe that's why The Wall Street Journal isn't the only news organization sounding the alarm on Joe Biden's latest SPENDING SCAM. Here are some other headlines -- courtesy of LibertyNews -- that criticize the "Orwellian," $700-BILLION, dirty, backroom deal:
"Statistically Indistinguishable from Zero": Wharton Study Finds the Inflation Reduction Act Has No Impact on Inflation
Sean Hannity: This bill does nothing to decrease inflation
Manchin's 'Inflation Reduction Act' One Giant, Misnamed Nothingburger
A vote on The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is expected to happen THIS WEEK -- before Senators leave Washington, D.C. for their August recess. You can take action to prevent Joe Biden's latest "Build Back Broke" boondoggle from becoming law. Click here or on the banner below now to make your voice heard by signing the "Stop The Spending Scam!" national petition:
The Biden regime is using "climate change" and ObamaCare as excuses to spend BILLIONS more tax dollars, increase inflation and throw the U.S. even further into a recession. The economic damage from this latest SPENDING SCAM could be disastrous. American patriots, like you, MUST fight back to keep Democrats from "fundamentally transforming" the U.S. into a woke, socialist, police state.
EVERY Senate Republican must vote "NO!" to save our great nation from becoming "America The Socialist." But they'll need help from at least one Democrat to stop the Biden regime's latest taxpayer-funded SPENDING SCAM. The Biden regime's "Build Back Broke" agenda is a threat to YOUR constitutional liberties, personal freedoms and way of life. To defeat it, "America First" patriots MUST rise up and take action!
If you missed this morning's SPENDING SCAM update, click here to learn why The Wall Street Journal insists the $700-billion, "Build Back Broke" boondoggle "is a tax increase on nearly every American." We need 8,000 more signers to deliver "Stop The Spending Scam!" petitions on Capitol Hill THIS WEEK. Click here to add your name now. Thanks, in advance, for making your voice heard tonight.
Standing for life, liberty and limited government,
The Grassfire Team
P.S. In October 2010, Manchin said, "I don't think, during a time of recession, you mess with any of the taxes or increase any taxes." But now, he's changing his tune. The West Virginia Democrat is going all-in on another Biden SPENDING SCAM -- even though Americans received confirmation this past week that the U.S. economy is in a recession. Go here to demand Manchin take action to stop his party's "Build Back Broke" boondoggle:
The Schumer-Manchin Tax Increase on Everyone (The Wall Street Journal)
The Inflation Reduction Act Won't Reduce Inflation (The Wall Street Journal)
Commentary So-Called 'Inflation Reduction Act' Will Make Stagflation Worse (The Daily Signal)
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At Green & Awake we can help you to take your business to another level by looking at your product or service from a different angle and linking it with the food design and branding.
We can help support your menu, give you insights into how to make it a conscious dining experience that your guests will never forget.
Designing for humans but also for the planet is at the core of our beliefs at Green & Awake. We are very much committed to designing climate-smart dishes and enhancing the sensory experience for unforgettable moments.
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- Getting an insight on alcohol-free healthy cocktails and drinks (no fermentation)
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- COMPATIBILITY:Steam diverter accessory is compatible with Instant PotDuo or Duo Plus 3,6,8 qt, Ultra 3,6,8 qt, Nova Plugs 6 qt, Smart 6 qt and Viva 6,8 qt.
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Weber Spirit 200 Replacment Gas Control Knobs 69892
Set of 2 main burner control knobs for Spirit 200 Series grills, model years 2013 and newer (with "Up Front" controls). Dark gray knobs with a chrome finish top that features the red Weber logo. "D" shaped valve stem opening measures 1/4" in diameter. Genuine Weber Part.
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Wearing sunglasses on a hot, sunlit day is a natural habit. Nearly everyone knows that spending time out in the sunny outdoors can damage the eyes. Besides, no one likes squinting their eyes and getting headaches later. When buying sunglasses, you should be keen to check if they will work to protect your eyes. The most vital function of sunglasses is to protect your eyes from dangerous ultraviolet (UV) light.
There are two kinds of UV light: UV-A light that causes premature aging and skin cancer and UV-B light that causes sunburn. Both forms have higher energy than the visible light your eyes can see.
Spending too much time in the sun can have severe consequences. Macular degeneration, cataracts, eyelid cancers, and eye tumors can arise from regular sun exposure. Even eye sunburn (photokeratitis) can occur.
A good pair of sunglasses should block out 100 percent UV-A and UV-B rays from entering your eyes.
UV protection sunglasses consist of several layers that guard your eyesight in the sunlight. A few of those layers include:
AR covering is the coat nearest your eyes. It cuts back glare and prevents it from bouncing into your eyes. Back glare is the light that bounces off the back of the sunglass lenses and enters your eye.
The UV lens shield is the layer that typically sits behind the AR covering. It is filled with invisible dyes to block out unsafe UV rays. These dyes are made from organic colorants and metal oxide pigments.
The UV lens coating is perhaps the most significant feature of good sunglasses.
A polarized covering is a coat that comes after the UV lens shield. It reduces glare from polarized light. That is the light that bounces off flat surfaces when sunlight hits them. Such surfaces include roads, water bodies, and snowy surfaces.
The polarizing cover does not guard your eyes against harmful UV light. But it helps filter and block out reflected sun rays to make outdoor activities like driving safer.
The scratch-resistant layer is a tough and durable synthetic resin that protects the lens surface from wear and tear. It typically follows the polarizing cover.
The mirror coat is the first barrier to harmful UV light. It is the outermost cover of your sunglass lenses and contains super-thin reflective particles. These particles divert light away from your eyes. That helps prevent you from squinting in bright settings or experiencing eyestrain.
If you are not sure that your sunglasses are effective, take them to an optometrist who can test them with a photometer. Most optometrists will perform the test for free, and it takes less than one minute.
Sunglasses protect your eyes the way sunscreen protects your skin. Thus, you want to ensure that you have the right pair.
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Almost perfect aside from one thing. No stereo speakers? LG still insist on using a shitty single mono speaker. Shame since everything else is perfect...
But LG still giving the battery mAh low , the redmi note 5 pro is giving more than 4000mAh battery. That is a weak point of this point . but I Like this device. :)
900$ for this phone, I mean the phone looks beautiful but Im planning moving to were they sell it, the weed in that country must be that da950$ for this phone, I mean the phone looks beautiful but Im planning moving to were they sell it, the weed in that country must be that damm good
(Not Awesome....but) Good Job LG ! ! (...and Google) G7 and V35 are both Project Fi endorsed phones ! Yay. Disappointments : No Boombox on V35, Price is out of my budget. Other than that ....Good Job ! ! ..... Now,.... where's the true evolved iteration of the V10/V20 ? ? .....I'll be waiting for it, LG.
ATT exclusive ? ....guess I should be glad since that's my carrier.
V35 will stande from all the recent flagship with NO NOTCH Design !!!!
GOOD WORK LG !!!
I personally would prefer this configuration to the G7.
becuse of the battery sound
Better then g7
Battery will be better than V30.
Lg P.0led is comsume less battery.
Eh, 30 May 2018After it's sales flop it will drop in price. Will get it then.Same!
Great phone but not the price.
No Notch? Check.
MIL STD 810G with IP68? Check.
Everything is great.
Intrigued by the military durability rating.
The G7 is easily beaten by this device.
Noel, 30 May 2018They could have upped the battery capacity to at least 3700---4000mAh. Not a bad looking phone... moreA 3600mA battery, would have nicely stolen a stat from Samsung. In hindsight, a superb masterstroke. The cameras are good. The design is great, my favourite of 2017, and not beaten since. Ergonomically speaking, the V30 is a joy to hold. Makes me excited for the V40. I expect an improved screen, but little else. Which is ok, but they'll be panned for. Shame.
So they announce the G7 1 week ago and before they even start selling it they add a phone that has better specs. SMH
They could have upped the battery capacity to at least 3700---4000mAh. Not a bad looking phone...hopefully it will be priced reasonably.
This phone is awesome but not the price. i want this phone, as soon as theres a price drop its mine.
Put a notch and it becomes V40
Wonder how LG is going convince customers to buy G7 and V40 over this
And that price is too high there are way better alternatives available like S9+ and P20 Pro which cost same
I don't understand why launch this phone when G7 ThinQ exists? It has nothing to offer against that device except notch free display. This is simply what G-7 ThinQ should have been in the 1st place
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If you are looking into gulet yacht rentals for your next visit to Turkey, there is always a lot of emphasis on the great Turkish wines and cuisine, as well as the ports of call – but you may want to know about what else you can do. If visiting tangerine orchards and vineyards isn’t going to occupy your whole stay, there are a lot of other activities and water sports available with gulet yacht rentals in Turkey.
Private or cabin charter activities
The first mistake that people make when considering what gulet yacht rentals to book that offer activities and water sports is to assume that either the private rental is the only one that will offer a broad range of choices; or it will only come on cabin charter yachts. No matter which charter you choose, the gulet tour company will have a selection of activities that you can select. Many of them will offer activities that will take advantage of the natural environments you will visit with your gulet yacht. Optional land tours is only one of them you.
What kind of activities and water sports?
No matter what size charter you have, or the length of your gulet yacht rentals, there will be a broad range of activities that are well suited for all ages and abilities. Many of the gulets that visit any islands near Bodrum will feature snorkeling and diving as they will pass through some of the deepest waters of the Mediterranean. There are also opportunities to fish, kayak and even to come into port and rent motorized water sports machines. You won’t be paragliding from your gulet, but from some of the most beautiful and protected areas in the area. Whatever your taste, check with your gulet rental agency for what they have to offer. Don’t assume that only the larger yachts will have access to kayaks, many of the smaller gulet yacht rentals will load kayaks for you if they are given advanced notice. Before booking a Turkish gulet yacht, ask what equipment gulet have. If the boat doesn’t have the equipment you wish like a Jet-ski, charter company can arrange and rent it before your cruise.
What else is available on gulet yacht rentals?
You can fish, kayak, swim, snorkel and more as an activity – but some of the onboard activities aren’t centered on sports. Many of the gulet yacht rentals will feature wine tastings and dinners on deck that feature the local cuisine of where you have anchored. There are some that also invite local musicians on board and other entertainers so you can experience the local flavor and culture from the privacy of your gulet. Taking a gulet tour among the itineraries is more than just getting on a boat and sailing around, it is an experience that encompasses all that Turkey has to offer. As one of the areas in the Mediterranean with the richest and most colorful history, there is a lot to experience. For modern tastes, gulets can offer you access to all the night life and power water sports you want, while still providing you with a quiet place to rest after. | <urn:uuid:64de3458-5964-4b59-9d7f-eb98a74646a5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.guletvoyage.com/gulet-yacht-rentals-activities/ | 2023-09-28T17:10:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.956115 | 637 |
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P.Eng, PE AZBTR, B.Sc. Civil Engineer, NAPEG
University of Arizona
Michele is a Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience in Civil Engineering design and Project Management. She was registered with NAPEG as P. Eng. since 2009. Michele worked during that period on civil infrastructure projects throughout the communities in the NT. Her background in land surveying and field work allows her to understand how to find practical solutions to challenges encountered in the field, and ensures that her designs factor in local constraints such as access, and the availability of resources. The challenges which can be encountered in remote locations require a common sense approach to project planning, design and construction.
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Most promotional movie posters include quotes from famous critics that are included in the hopes of swaying you to see the movie. “The performance of a lifetime” “Two thumbs up!” “A science-fiction thriller of rare and diamond-hard brilliance” “It thrills on so many levels“. You get the gist..
But Awful Review Posters prefers to tell it like it is, replacing those high-praise critic review quotes with less-than-complementary Amazon review quotes from unhappy customers. The results, as you can imagine, are hilarious.
No movie is safe from the folks at Awful Review Posters, as they take on Hollywood hits such as The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, The Amazing Spider Man, and even classics like GoodFellas and Scarface. You can check out some of my favorite posters below: | <urn:uuid:f151c0b8-194c-4cc7-a36a-dc2b3627d756> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.guysgab.com/hilarious-movie-posters-replace-critics-praise-with-actual-amazon-reviews/ | 2023-09-28T18:43:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.934941 | 185 |
Who We Are
Greenwood UMC believes the Bible is the living word of our God, transforming us daily into followers of Jesus, who we claim as Savior and Lord.
We invite you to come and find out more about what following a living God is about as we listen at the feet of our Lord who showed us through his life, death, resurrection, and ascension the way to the kingdom of God.
At Greenwood we teach core Christian beliefs and values in the United Methodist Church website at umc.org.
United Methodist are the second largest Protestant denomination in the United States. In the Winchester area we are the largest denomination, with nearly 33% of the population being connected the United Methodist Church among approximately 30 churches.
First Sunday - Communion Sunday
On first Sunday of the month, the Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated. Come as a family, and partake elements that remind us the grace of God. Communion offering will benefit UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) to support disaster recovery efforts everywhere.
Third Sunday - CCAP Sunday
You are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items on 3rd Sundays. They will be sent to CCAP for their food pantry.
Fourth Sunday - Puppet Sunday
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The Declaration of Independence is a truly inspirational document. It signified the birth of a young, confident, and optimistic nation at the time. My son and I watched and participated Independence Day parade organized by the local government and other organizations on July 4th.
On a personal level, I feel deeply, deeply grateful to America and the benefits and opportunities I found here. I am also very grateful to a lot of people who helped me over the years. I wouldn’t forget my brother who helped me to get here and provided financial support during my first year in 1995.
I am extremely fortunate, and, for the most part, enjoy the life I have here. Since I am a permanent resident in this country, I want to participate in our community life and make wherever I am at a better place to live, although I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of living and working in other parts of the world. In fact, that is one of my dreams.
America, at its best, is fun-loving, free, optimistic, innovative, confident, and entrepreneurial. Having said that, I am absolutely disgusted by the current Bush administration. Its manipulation of public fear is appalling. Its blatant attack on the Constitution and civil liberties is scary. Its shallowness, smartassness, arrogance, self-centeredness, non-cooperativeness, self-righteousness, hypocrisy is on display in many parts of the world. I couldn’t believe a lot of things this administration did could be happening in a free country. It feels surreal at times.
But I digress. I struggled quite a bit with whether or not I should post this, for fearing of offending people, but this is my medium, and I shall treat it that way.
Here are some pictures from the parade. | <urn:uuid:a8a84870-3f04-4d5c-bd5a-07282150452a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.haidongji.com/2006/07/26/thoughts-on-20060704/ | 2023-09-28T16:49:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.962492 | 369 |
(Image of Tori & Dean - Oxygen Photo: Michael Lavine - All Rights Reserved).
"Oxygen's 25iest: Power Couples," hosted by duo Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, counted down the 25 most influential couples across entertainment, sports, fashion, and politics.
Oxygen polled more than 200 of LA's most influential tastemakers for their opinions as to who should make the cut.
The 25 most dynamic duos were broken down along the lines of "STYLEiest," "MONEYiest," "SEXiest," "LOVEiest" and "IMPACTiest" to reveal how they made their unique imprint on pop culture.
The outcome, in a style befitting Oxygen, was a list mixed with the expected (Faith Hill and Tim McGraw) and the unexpected (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen).
Adding comedic punch and expert opinion to the show were comedians, journalists, fashion designers, and pop culture gurus including; Melissa Rivers, Charlie O'Connell ("The Bachelor"), and ANT ("Last Comic Standing," "Celebrity Fit Club").
"Oxygen's 25iest: Power Couples" was executive produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell of World of Wonder Productions and co-executive produced by Joseph Ferraro from World of Wonder.
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At Hampshire Countryside Service, we undertake work to maintain and upkeep our beautiful sites, parks and countryside. This includes caring for plants and trees, transforming sites for our visitors, delivering educational resources and preserving the landscape, so that green spaces are safe, accessible and enjoyable for all.
If you love Hampshire’s countryside and would like to help support us, you are welcome to make a donation. Any funds you donate to us will be invested back into our country parks and Hampshire's countryside. Whatever you can afford, it all makes a real difference.
Become a member
If you’re a frequent visitor to our parks or farms and would like a way to save money while supporting Hampshire’s countryside, our farm memberships and parking passes are for you.
Advertise at our sites
Advertising starts from as little as £20 a month through:
- digital screens
- poster spaces and table talkers
- digital content streams
Sponsors are valuable supporters of our countryside. If you’re interested in sponsoring us, email [email protected] for further information. | <urn:uuid:95f9888e-5e5d-4a6d-9e82-8fa3496b6de3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/get-involved/support-us | 2023-09-28T16:40:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.907633 | 236 |
effrey, better known as Jeffa-D, and in the past Mini-Error, Dark-Matters is a DJ & Producer who started with mixing music about 1996.
His first performance was back in 2000 and after that many events followed.
FrenchKickz, Hellbound, Gendadeloos, Vive La Frenchcore, Footworxx, Together we are Hardcore festivaland and many underground parties.
So he has already proven his skills for a long time.
This refreshing DJ is a must have for your party! | <urn:uuid:2f8e622d-6783-4c62-b315-15b27ff6c768> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hardtunes.com/artists/jeffa-d | 2023-09-28T17:18:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.971014 | 110 |
Gift Voucher by Post to spend in our Pickering shop
This voucher is to spend in our Pickering shop
This will be a gift card which will be posted to you.
If you prefer we can post directly to the recipient. If you would like to add a message please put it in the contact box
A few prices are listed here but if you would like a different amount just contact us and we will arrange it.
After purchasing the voucher you will receive confirmation of payment and we will post the voucher within three days | <urn:uuid:c4eb3c5d-7221-42d6-b9e4-19653d194112> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.haresandhedgerows.uk/product/gift-voucher-card-by-post | 2023-09-28T17:07:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.948904 | 110 |
A park that preserves and enhances the environment and presents our heritage, and offers a unique blend of recreational and educational activities. This is an opportunity to create a legacy for the residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake and for its visitors from around the world.
The primary mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the natural landscape. This includes the forest, the shoreline and beach, the prairies and the wetlands (creeks, lagoons, ponds). It includes all flora and fauna, especially species at risk.
The secondary mission is to present the rich history of our area, including Geological history, First Nations history, the United Empire Loyalist settlement of Niagara, the War of 1812, Agricultural history, and DND history in the area.
Attractions and activities will be oriented towards education and recreation, which will take precedence over commercial activity.
Attractions and activities must be sustainable, “green”, and non-invasive.
The operation must be financially viable.
This year-round facility should be accessible by, and attractive to, local residents and visitors alike, and should be oriented to families.
The park will compliment existing area attractions, drawing visitors to – and keeping visitors in – the area longer.
Development and operations will minimize risk (or provide benefits) to taxpayers. | <urn:uuid:7af4ef51-87fb-43b8-90a6-c01662f7682e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.harmonyresidents.org/our-position | 2023-09-28T18:27:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.918153 | 279 |
I. Scope/inquiries/offers/conclusion of a contract/modifications/formal requirements
These General Purchase Terms apply exclusively to all transactions between suppliers of deliveries and services and us and any of our affiliates, unless agreed otherwise. These General Purchase Terms also apply to all future transactions between us and the supplier in ongoing business relationships. Any supplier terms conflicting with these General Purchase Terms will not be accepted, unless they have been specifically approved by us in writing; in particular, silence on our part or acceptance or payment of the delivery or service shall not constitute consent.
2. Our inquiries are without commitment and do not incur any handling charges of the supplier. We exclusively reserve full and unrestricted title, our full rights and all exploitation rights to our drawings, images, models, plans and other documents as well as information in tangible and intangible, including but not limited to electronic, form and all specifications, experiences, knowhow, inventions, industrial property rights, designs and trademarks (together the “Information”). All Information that is not public domain shall be treated confidential and not be disclosed to third parties. Tangible and intangible Information shall at any time upon request or if no transaction is concluded be returned to us without delay and electronic Information shall be erased without delay.
3. Offers of the supplier are binding (unless explicitly marked as non-binding) and shall be fully consistent with our inquiries and Information. Any differences must be marked. Alternative solutions may be offered separately. Offers are deemed accepted and a contract thus comes into effect upon our order in writing or text form (including EDI, email, fax); when in doubt, the nature and scope of a transaction is determined by the content of our order, in particular if the supplier does not object in writing without delay. The supplier will confirm the receipt and processing of our order without delay. We reserve the right to only accept parts of any offer.
4. We reserve the right to modify our orders at a later point in time. In the event of any such modification the supplier will submit an offer to us that is proportionate to the initial offer and to the modification, and will reasonably consider the effects in terms of additional or reduced costs and on the delivery dates.
5. Any changes to these terms at the time of conclusion of the contract must be agreed in writing or text form (including EDI, email, fax); this also includes changes to this formal requirement and changes after the conclusion of the contract.
II. Prices/delivery/packaging/insurance/legal compliance/rights of retention
1. The agreed prices are fixed prices. Unless expressly agreed otherwise, shipments will be DDP (Incoterms 2010). The supplier shall choose the most cost-efficient and suitable shipping option for us, except as otherwise agreed.
2. Every shipment must include a delivery note specifying the delivered items by type, quantity and weight. Our order number and, if applicable, product name must be indicated on delivery notes, waybills, invoices and all correspondence. Any inspection certificates and approvals must always be included with the invoice or delivery note. Furthermore, the supplier shall submit to us all documents required for purposes of exportation, importation and transit or transportation.
3. We will only accept delivery of the quantities or number of units ordered by us, at the agreed date. Excess or short delivery, delivery by instalments or schedule variance shall only be permissible upon prior agreement with us. The ordered quantities must be observed unless quantity variations have been agreed. In the event of pre-schedule delivery or services, we may refuse to accept and return or store the deliverables at our premises, at the supplier’s cost and risk, until the delivery date. In the event of pre-schedule delivery or services the supplier’s payment claims will not mature earlier.
4. We will cover the transport insurance unless agreed otherwise. The supplier may not charge RVS/SVS (forwarding and cartage insurance). The risk of any deterioration including accidental loss remains with the supplier until the goods or work results are delivered at the place of fulfilment.
5. The deliveries shall be packed so as to avoid damage in transit. Packaging material may only be used as necessary to accomplish this purpose.
6. The obligation to take back packaging is governed by the applicable laws. The supplier also will comply with all other regulations imposed by law or any authority with regard to labelling, packaging, shipping, transport, importation, transit, exportation etc., and will inform us without delay of any contributions required from our side.
7. The supplier may exercise rights of retention against us only on the basis of claims from the same contractual relationship that are undisputed, are ready for adjudication or have been established by final enforceable judgment. Any setoff by the supplier shall only be permitted on the basis of counterclaims that have been established by final enforceable judgment, are ready for adjudication or are undisputed.
1. Invoices together with all related documents and data shall be submitted to us separately in due form after the delivery. Invoices that are not submitted in due form shall be deemed to have been received by us at the moment of their correction. Nothing in this shall prejudice any discount agreements as may have been made.
2. Claims fall due only upon receipt and inspection of the complete delivery and upon receipt of the due and proper invoice documents.
3. We may set off claims of the supplier against claims of our affiliates. This setoff is permitted whether or not the claim or counterclaim has become due. Claims that are not yet due will be brought to account on the value date.
4. All payments by us are subject to the supplier’s due and proper fulfilment of the contract as well as to accuracy of prices and accounts. If the supplier fails to duly make delivery or perform a service, we may reasonably withhold payment until the contract has been duly fulfilled.
5. Payment will be made within 14 days with a 3% discount, or within 30 days net, after delivery and receipt of the invoice, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
6. If the supplier and we have agreed on billing at hourly wages, proof of the work based on hourly wages shall be documented separately and submitted to us for confirmation without delay, that is to say no later than by the beginning of the week following the performance of the work.
7. The supplier shall have no right to assign its claims against us or have them collected by a third party.
IV. Dates and deadlines/late delivery/force majeure
1. The dates agreed between us and the supplier are binding unless they are expressly referred to as non-binding. Compliance with a delivery date is determined by the time of arrival of the delivery at the place of fulfilment or, as the case may be, the completion or delivery of the work results in a condition ready for acceptance, including delivery of the complete documentation required by law or regulations or agreed by contract, in the German or, as may have been agreed, English language, for example approvals, certificates of inspection, certificates of conformity, operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts lists, user manual, etc.
2. The supplier shall advise us in writing without delay of any actual or foreseeable circumstances which imply that agreed dates cannot be observed, indicating the reasons and the anticipated duration of the delay.
3. If a delivery date cannot be observed for reasons within the supplier’s control we may, after a reasonable respite allowed by us has expired without result, claim damages for noncompliance or obtain replacement from a third party and/or withdraw from the contract. No respite has to be set where the supplier seriously and definitively refuses to make the delivery or render the service, the delivery or service ceases to be of interest to us, or other good reasons dictate immediate action.
4. The supplier may plead absence of necessary documents, data, provision of materials, contributions and the like, to be supplied by us, only if the supplier has sent a timely written reminder and not received the contributions owed within a reasonable period of time.
5. Force majeure and industrial conflicts release us and the supplier of our obligations for the duration of the circumstances and to the extent of their effects. We and the supplier are obliged, within reasonably acceptable limits, to immediately provide all necessary information and to adjust the obligations to the changed circumstances on a good faith basis. We are released of the obligation to accept the ordered deliveries or services or parts thereof and have the right to withdraw from the contract to the extent to which the deliveries or services – in consideration of economic aspects - cease to be of interest to us for reason of the delay caused by the force majeure event or industrial conflict.
The supplier shall render the deliveries and services in full conformity with the contractual agreements and/or legal requirements as well as the latest scientific and technical progress; in addition, the supplier shall perform an industry-standard quality assurance which by its nature and level is suitable, and submit proof of the quality assurance to us upon request.
1. The supplier shall ensure compliance with all legal requirements (for example with European and international product requirements and production standards such REACH, CLP, RoHs, RED, CE conformity, conflict resources; packaging, eco-design, electrical equipment, occupational safety, etc.). The supplier shall communicate all relevant information to us and indemnify us against all claims and penalties in the event of noncompliance with any conditions and restrictions. The supplier assures that it does not contravene any laws, regulations and measures imposed by authorities.
2. The supplier guarantees to have full and unrestricted control of the supplier’s deliveries and services.
3. In the case of contracts of sale and contracts for manufacture and supply, we shall report any apparent lack of conformity of the delivery to the supplier in writing without delay as soon as the lack of conformity has been determined in the ordinary course of business. Our report shall be deemed to have been made without delay if it has been made within two weeks after receipt of the delivery by us. We shall report any lack of conformity that is detectable later to the supplier within 2 weeks.
4. In the event of acceptance of the delivery or work results, the supplier shall give us 10 days’ advance notice that the goods or work results are ready for acceptance; the acceptance procedure will follow an acceptance log prepared by us in agreement with the supplier, in which any obvious lack of conformity will be documented.
5. If the supplier fails to begin remedying any lack of conformity without delay upon our request, or in exigent circumstances, or if the matter is urgent for other important reasons, we may take the necessary measures ourselves or arrange for them to be taken by a third party, at the supplier’s expense.
6. If any remedial action/replacement delivery is impossible or remains without result, or is delayed beyond a reasonable deadline set by us in writing or is refused, we will be entitled to the statutory rights of rescission of the contract or reduction. We expressly reserve all further rights and claims for damages for improper performance or noncompliance.
7. The statutory warranty period applies. It commences no later than 12 months after full delivery by the supplier to the place of fulfilment or acceptance of the work results by us.
1. If the delivery or work result involves a lack of conformity or is otherwise defective, if the supplier contravenes any contractual duties of care, custodial care or information or other contractual secondary duties, or if a contractually agreed date is not observed, the supplier shall be liable to us for any resultant loss, without any further proof of the merits of the claim being required other than proof of an objective breach of duty, of the causal link to the loss incurred, and of the amount of the loss.
2. The supplier may only exclude its liability for a breach of duty by demonstrating absence of fault. The supplier shall be equally responsible for its own fault and for the fault of any vicarious agents engaged in the discharge of the supplier’s duties or of any upstream supplier. The supplier may not exclude its liability by demonstrating the due and proper selection or monitoring of the vicarious agents or upstream suppliers. The supplier’s liability shall not be subject to any limitation.
3. The supplier shall maintain adequate liability insurance cover. The supplier shall adequately insure all risks arising out of product liability including the risk of recall, and submit appropriate proof of insurance upon request.
VII. IP rights
1. The supplier is responsible for that its deliveries and services do not involve any infringement of third party rights, in particular but not limited to patents, licenses or other IP rights or pending patents of third parties, and shall indemnify us against any third party claims.
2. We may, at the supplier’s expense, obtain authorisation from authorised parties to use the deliveries and services in question.
1. Models, tools and similar devices provided to the supplier by us are subject to confidentiality and remain our exclusive property, and the supplier shall store them properly and mark them so as to clearly distinguish them as our property. The models, tools and devices must not be passed on to third parties or used by the supplier or the supplier’s legal successors to manufacture identical or similar products. They shall be protected against any kind of misuse, kept confidential from unauthorised persons, and returned to us without delay upon our request or termination of the contract. The supplier is not entitled to any counterclaim against this return obligation.
2. Production equipment manufactured by the supplier and paid for by us shall be our property and be returned to us without delay upon our request or termination of the contract. The supplier is not entitled to any counterclaim against this return obligation. Any changes to the production equipment shall be subject to our consent; the production equipment shall be checked for proper operation and/or dimensional accuracy at regular intervals. Any lack of conformity as may be determined shall be reported to us without delay and the further steps shall be agreed.
Replacement costs or repair costs caused by any improper handling of our production equipment shall be borne by the supplier. Any replacement costs or repair costs for production equipment that are incurred by ordinary wear and tear shall be reported to us without delay and are subject to a written confirmation of cost coverage.
3. Production equipment will be preserved for at least 5 years after its last use (for example, casting). Production equipment may only be scrapped or returned after we have given our consent in writing. The cost of scrapping will be borne by the supplier.
4. In any event of compulsory enforcement against our property or other production equipment, the supplier must notify us without delay to allow us to safeguard our rights.
IX. Termination of contract
1. In the event of any long-term impediment to delivery, late delivery, material breach of contract, significant lack of conformity, discontinuation of payment or opening of insolvency proceedings, refusal of a request to open insolvency proceedings for lack of assets or initiation of similar proceedings against the supplier, we may refuse fulfilment of the contract in whole or in part and claim damages for noncompliance. If the supplier’s insolvency is imminent or has occurred, we may also withhold a reasonable security for the duration of the applicable warranty periods.
2. We may at any time terminate the contract or parts thereof. In any such case the supplier will be entitled to receive the full remuneration for deliveries and services rendered to date and for unavoidable costs caused by the order. The profit share entitlement will be limited to 3% or less of the remaining order value.
3. If the supplier terminates the contract for any cause within our responsibility, the supplier will be entitled to receive the full remuneration for deliveries and services rendered to date and for unavoidable costs caused by the order. There exist no further or other claims.
X. Place of fulfilment/language/jurisdiction/governing law
1. Unless expressly agreed otherwise, the place of fulfilment of the delivery obligation is the shipping address or point of use requested by us.
2. The place of fulfilment for payments is any location where we maintain or where any of our affiliates maintains an account with a banking institution.
3. The language of contract is German or English. If the contracting parties use any third language, the terms of the German language version shall prevail. All correspondence and other documents and records must be in German or English.
4. The contract is governed by German law to the exclusion of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
5. The court having subject matter jurisdiction at the registered office of Hawle Armaturen GmbH shall be the place of jurisdiction for all disputes. We reserve the right, however, to enforce our claims in any other admissible court of jurisdiction.
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The Sanitas Mas Salud is our most popular plan providing you with 100% cover in Spain and access to all the facilities and specialists within the Sanitas network. It also comes bundled with dental cover giving you access to all of our Millenium dental centres plus all the regular centres within the Sanitas network. This plan has no co-payments (excesses) which means we pick up the costs leaving you to concentrate on your well being. You can also choose additional services as part of your cover - our range of extra options will give you the flexibility you need to choose the level of cover which best suits your needs.
The Sanitas Mas Salud is the most economical policy suitable for residency / N.I.E. or visa applications for singles or couples. If you are a family of 3 or more, please check out our Sanitas Mas Salud Family plan, which gives even more great cover with up to 23% off.
The Mas Salud plan is also suitable if you are transferring from Bupa.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is fully covered on this policy. For more information please click here
Yes. In an emergency you can use your travel assistance cover up to €10,000 per claim.
A network policy requires you to use doctors, hospitals and dentists who are contracted to provide services for Sanitas. Details of the Sanitas network are available on this site by clicking here. They will also be available inside your online account after you have purchased this policy.
Co-payments are like excesses and they are charged for each service you use. The Sanitas Mas Salud has no co-payments.
Pre-existing conditions relate to previous pathologies prior to the date of you contracting any of the Sanitas Mas Salud plans. If you have declared any pre-existing conditions on your application one of our doctors will call you in confidence. From there a personal assessment will be made, which will guarantee the fairest and most comprehensive assessment of your health.
Yes. The Sanitas Mas Salud plan will cover your antenatal consultations, diagnostic tests. Childbirth is covered as long as you fall pregnant after becoming a member.
Initially you may contract this policy up to age 74. There is no upper age limit to remain covered, once the policy is in force.
No. However there is a surcharge if you are applying singularly for this policy. The current surcharge is 8% and will be included in the quote.
The Mas Salud plan comes bundled with Dental 21. For more details on this policy please click here
Yes. Please click the "extra options" tab to see international options available with this plan.
Nothing for now, however, we will need you to complete the application form.
Premiums valid during the first year for all new members with effective date from 01/02/2023 to 31/01/2024 (except those with a start date of 01/01/2023). All premiums are subject to 0.015% Insurance Compensation Consortium tax. Maximum age to contract this policy is 75 years of age. Real time quotes will vary depending on age and the place of residence of the insured. Terms and conditions apply.
Lifetime discount of 10% (included in all real time prices) on all Sanitas Mas Salud plans for four or more insured persons. The discount will be maintained while the policy is in force & payments are up to date. To apply for this discount you cannot have been a previous member of Sanitas in the last 6 months. | <urn:uuid:5e6d2043-1fa5-4e0f-add4-999b8130253a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.healthplanspain.com/sanitas/sanitas-health-plans/sanitas-mas-salud.html | 2023-09-28T18:30:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.938767 | 738 |
Managing Locally Advanced Or Metastatic Bladder Cancer
care services have tended to be requested because of profound physical symptoms in people with terminal bladder cancer. Increasing use of cross sectional imaging is detecting incurable disease much earlier, when there are often no physical symptoms. However the psychological and spiritual impact of a terminal diagnosis will always be profound and input from specialist palliative care at this earlier stage may be of significant benefit. The specialist palliative care needs of people with advanced bladder cancer are covered in . This chapter deals with the use of for people with distant metastases and with specific symptoms from locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer.
Database And Case Selection
Data was obtained from the custom SEER database , which collected cancer data that covers approximately 28% of the United States population . The SEER*Stat software version 188.8.131.52 was utilized to access the data from SEER database. Patients with non-metastatic bladder cancer /WHO 2008: Urinary bladder) with malignant behavior who were diagnosed between 2014 to 2015 were extracted from the database. Only patients with a single primary tumor or patients whose first primary tumor was bladder cancer were included. Patients whose diagnosis was made at autopsy or based on a death certificate were excluded . Importantly, to minimize the risk of selection bias, eligible patients who have missing information of variables in SEER program were also included for subsequent regression analysis of survival data. A flow chart of inclusions and exclusions was shown in Figure .
Causes And Risk Factors
Researchers dont know exactly what causes bladder cancer, but they do know what increases the risk of getting it. These risk factors range from family history to certain types of medication.
Data published in 2021 on MedRxiv by researchers from the online pharmacy Valisure and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center showed patients who took Zantac had elevated diagnosis rates of bladder, breast, prostate and thyroid cancer.
Patients should keep in mind that this data suggests a link between ranitidine and increased risk, but it doesnt prove that all people who take ranitidine will get bladder cancer.
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Is Bladder Cancer Treatable
Many types of therapy are used to treat bladder cancer. In general, the treatment pathway chosen depends on the type and stage of bladder cancer present and a patients overall health and individual preferences. Common treatment options include:
- Surgery: to remove tumor cells and surrounding tissue. The type of surgery used depends on factors such as the size and progression of the tumor.
- Chemotherapy: which refers to the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be local or systemic .
- Immunotherapy: which uses naturally occurring or man-made substances to improve or bolster the bodys immune system function. Like with chemotherapy, immunotherapy may be delivered locally or systemically.
- Radiation therapy: which uses x-rays or other high-energy waves or particles to kill cancer cells.
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Sleepiness And Difficulty Waking
People who are dying often sleep a lot. They might not respond when you try to wake them. But this doesnt mean they cant hear you. Hearing may be one of the last senses to be lost.
So it is important not to stop talking to them and comforting them. You can sit close to them and hold their hand.
It is important not to say anything you wouldnt want them to hear. It’s also a good idea to tell them when you go into or leave their room.
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Possible Changes In Body Function
- Profound weakness usually the patient cant get out of bed and has trouble moving around in bed
- Needs help with nearly everything
- Less and less interest in food, often with very little food and fluid intake for days
- Trouble swallowing pills and medicines
- More drowsiness the patient may doze or sleep much of the time if pain is relieved, and may be hard to rouse or wake
- Lips may appear to droop
- Short attention span, may not be able to focus on whats happening
- Confusion about time, place, or people
- Limited ability to cooperate with caregivers
- Sudden movement of any muscle, jerking of hands, arms, legs, or face
Managing People With Distant Metastases
Most patients who die of bladder cancer will do so with metastatic disease. The main treatment used to prolong life and palliate/alleviate the symptoms is . Most studies on chemotherapy report benefits in terms of response, symptom control and but this comes at the cost of significant treatment related toxicity. Not all patients are able to receive chemotherapy, eg, because of debility, impaired kidney function or over the age for safe use of chemotherapy, and others choose not to have it. There are anecdotal reports of long term survivors, but these are rare. The role of chemotherapy in people who progress or on first line treatment is less clear because their is usually measured in months, so benefits and drawbacks of chemotherapy are very finely balanced.
Pelvic can also be used to treat patients with symptoms of incurable bladder cancer, especially bleeding from the bladder or pain from the bladder or sites of metastatic spread.
Other forms of specialist intervention may be considered for serious complications of advanced bladder including:
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Survival Rates For Bladder Cancer
Survival rates can give you an idea of what percentage of people with the same type and stage of cancer are still alive a certain amount of time after they were diagnosed. They cant tell you how long you will live, but they may help give you a better understanding of how likely it is that your treatment will be successful.
Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates and are often based on previous outcomes of large numbers of people who had a specific cancer, but they cant predict what will happen in any particular persons case. These statistics can be confusing and may lead you to have more questions. Talk with your doctor about how these numbers may apply to you, as he or she is familiar with your situation.
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What Kind Of Treatment Will I Need
There are many ways to treat bladder cancer. You might want to get a second opinion about the best treatment plan for you.
Bladder cancer is most often treated with:
Sometimes more than one type is used. The treatment plan thats best for you depends on:
- The stage and grade of the cancer
- Whether the cancer has spread into the bladder wall
- The chance that a type of treatment will cure the cancer or help in some way
- Other health problems you have
- Your feelings about the treatment and the side effects that come with it
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Managing Bone Pain And Weakness
Symptoms like nausea, hot flashes, and pain can usually be relieved with medication. Some people find that complimentary treatments like acupuncture or massage help manage side effects.
Your doctor may also recommend orthopedic surgery to stabilize your bones, relieve pain, and help prevent bone fractures.
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Possible Changes In Breathing
- Breathing may speed up and slow down due to less blood circulation and build-up of waste products in the body
- Patient may grunt while breathing
- Neck muscles may look tight to help breathe
- Mucus in the back of the throat may cause rattling or gurgling with each breath
- The patient may not breathe for periods of up 10 to 30 seconds
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What Is The Difference Between High Grade And Low Grade Bladder Cancer
Low grade and high grade bladder cancer 1 Low-grade bladder cancer means the cancer has not invaded the muscles around the bladder . People rarely die from this type of bladder cancer, it often recurs after treatment. 2 High-grade bladder cancer also often recurs and has a higher chance of spreading to other parts of the body. Almost all deaths from bladder cancer result this type so it is treated more aggressively.
Symptoms Of Oral Cancer
Here are some most common symptoms of mouth cancer:
If you experience any of the above symptoms, you should immediately consult your dentist or any doctor. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre is one of the best centres that provide effective treatment for mouth cancer.
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Your First Bladder Cancer Care Appointment
At your first appointment, you will meet the team who will take care of you throughout your treatment. During this visit, your cancer care team will discuss your medical history with you in detail, perform a physical examination, and discuss possible treatment options. During your first visit, we will share some important information about bladder cancer and your treatment options.
What Do Your Symptoms Mean Should You Worry
The condition causes decreased appetite, which in turn has your body looking at itself for nutrition. Kathryn E. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that can contribute to your health. Medically reviewed by Gerhard Whitworth, R. Disregarding any of these symptoms can also affect your finances as treating prostate cancer with severe symptoms can be expensive.
Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Read this next. By continuing to use our site or clicking âAcceptâ, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. For some, the pain experienced when they attempt to pee is one of the reasons why they would choose to hold their bladders for longer periods.
Thompson RH, et al. Journal of Urology. Warner KJ. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Many men could confuse an enlarged prostate with one of the symptoms of prostate cancer.
Trouble urinating is one of the most common symptoms. This kind of weight loss in cancer patients, if it is a significant amount, is also called cachexia. Stage 3 Prostate Cancer: What to Expect. The seeds emit a permanent low dose or temporary high dose of radiation. Manage consent.
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Bladder And Bowel Problems
Near the end of life, some people lose control of their bladder or bowels as their muscles relax. There are ways to make sure comfort and dignity are maintained as much as possible. Ask the doctor or nurse what they would suggest to help with this.
If someone is able to move around, they may be able to use a commode . If theyre less mobile, they might use pads and wipes. Some people use a catheter . It can help to talk to the doctor, nurse, and your loved one about what is needed and who should provide this care.
Constipation can be caused by medicines, moving less, and eating and drinking less . Some medicines can also cause trouble passing urine. Speak to the doctor or nurse about what can help.
Survival For All Stages Of Bladder Cancer
Generally, for people diagnosed with bladder cancer in England:
- around 75 out of every 100 survive their cancer for 1 year or more after diagnosis
- almost 55 out of every 100 survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed
- around 45 out of every 100 survive their cancer for 10 years or more after diagnosis
Cancer survival by stage at diagnosis for England, 2019Office for National Statistics
These statistics are for net survival. Net survival estimates the number of people who survive their cancer rather than calculating the number of people diagnosed with cancer who are still alive. In other words, it is the survival of cancer patients after taking into account that some people would have died from other causes if they had not had cancer.
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Complete Loss Of Consciousness
At the end of life, the body’s chemical balance completely changes. The dying person then slips into unconsciousness. This is usually right towards the end, maybe only a few hours or days before death.
The persons breathing becomes irregular and may become noisy. You wont be able to wake them at all. Their breathing will stay irregular for some time and will stop at some point.
Factors That Increase The Risk Of Mortality
There are a number of things that can increase your risk of dying from bladder cancer, mainly increasing age. People make up the majority of people with bladder cancer, and being older than 60 years of age is considered one of the main risk factors of developing and dying from bladder cancer.
Other major mortality risk factors for bladder cancer include:
- exposure to toxins or chemicals
- being assigned male at birth
Overall, according to a study that divided people into groups of either men or women, the cumulative risk of dying from bladder cancer between birth and 74 years of age is
3% of people who survived 10 years or more after receiving their initial diagnosis died of primary bladder cancer.
Health factors beyond your overall health and the stage of your cancer that can increase your short-term mortality risk with bladder cancer include:
- white ethnic background
- delays in treatment with chemotherapy or radiation
- lack of health insurance
- being unmarried
Although white people have a higher overall incidence rate of bladder cancer, mortality rates from bladder cancer are higher in Black people. A 2022 study that examined cancer mortality rates in the United States from 1999 to 2019 suggests that social inequalities and barriers to healthcare contributed to higher mortality rates among Black men and women.
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Prognosis And Survival Rates For Bladder Cancer
When someone is diagnosed with bladder cancer, their doctor will give them a prognosis. A prognosis is the doctors opinion of how likely the cancer will spread and the chances of getting better. A prognosis depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the persons age and general health.
Bladder cancer can usually be effectively treated if it is found before it spreads outside the bladder.
If you have bladder cancer, your doctor will talk to you about your individual situation when working out your prognosis. Every persons experience is different, and there is support available to you.
If A Loved One Declines Treatment
If a loved one decides to forego lung cancer treatment, it can be a difficult, heart-wrenching thing to hear. You may not be able to fully comprehend it at first. In such instances, let your loved one know that you hear them and love them, but that you need a day or two to process the news.
If you do decide you need more information, ask compassionately. Avoid judgmental questions starting with why, and give your loved one time to express themselves fully without interruption or displays of panic or disapproval.
In the end, there will come a time when you need to respect your loved ones decision, however hard that may be. Acceptance will ultimately make you a better caregiver and prepare you emotionally for when your loved one is no longer with you.
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Treatment For Advanced Bladder Cancer
If bladder cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it is known as advanced or metastatic bladder cancer. You may be offered one or a combination of the following treatments to help control the cancer and ease symptoms:
- systemic chemotherapy
- radiation therapy.
Immunotherapy uses the bodys own immune system to fight cancer. BCG is a type of immunotherapy treatment that has been used for many years to treat non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
A new group of immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors work by helping the immune system to recognise and attack the cancer. A checkpoint immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab is now available in Australia for some people with urothelial cancer that has spread beyond the bladder. The drug is given directly into a vein through a drip, and the treatment may be repeated every 2 to 4 weeks for up to 2 years.
Other types of checkpoint immunotherapy drugs may become available soon.
Is It Normal To Feel Bad
Its not always normal to feel bad, and there are often things that can be done to help you feel better. We also give some tips on how to manage these symptoms. Communication with the people who are helping to care for you is key. Be sure to check in and tell your health care team how you are doing.
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What Is The Most Advanced Stage Of Cancer
The most advanced stage of cancer is stage 4. The stage of cancer denotes where cancer cells are in the body and how much of the body is affected. Some forms of cancer have a stage 0, but most use stages 1 to 4. Doctors will confirm the stage at the time of diagnosis, and this number will not change. Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of cancer. | <urn:uuid:67a61ed5-6d5f-479d-af18-ff6d66e99b79> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.healthybladderclub.com/dying-of-bladder-cancer-what-to-expect/ | 2023-09-28T18:07:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.949056 | 3,546 |
Three best practices to shorten your sales cycle
Your prospects will always control how quickly they buy. You cannot artificially accelerate their path to conversion without creating undue friction or adding customers who aren’t committed and are more likely to churn at a high rate.
That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t accelerate the speed at which your prospects make a decision. You just need to focus on finding better prospects who know what they need and will make faster decisions. Here are three ways to do that.
Better qualify opportunities up front. Sales pipelines slow down not just because prospects aren’t ready, but also because the wrong prospects are being managed to begin with. If your prospect isn’t ready, or isn’t in your target group, move on. If they’re qualified but not ready to buy, put them on a nurture campaign and find the prospects who are actively in the market.
Salespeople who want to demonstrate large pipelines to their managers are notorious for working with prospects who are not qualified, not really interested, and aren’t going to buy. These prospects waste your time, keep you from spending more time with real opportunities, and artificially make your sales cycle metrics look bad.
Know what a truly qualified opportunity looks like. Create crisp definitions and enforce consistency across your sales team. Be disciplined about keeping good but not-ready-to-buy prospects out of the active opportunity pipeline.
Identify pain and create urgency early. Your prospect may have no idea what you’re selling and no idea why they need it. And if you pitch your product without context, I don’t blame them.
Before the demo, before the product summary, identify that there’s a clear and high-pain you’re able to address and solve. Your prospect may very well be able to articulate that pain clearly. They may alternatively have the pain, or be about to have that pain, and not realize it.
Your job, by asking a set of consultative and diagnostic questions, is to establish that pain. Establish, enumerate and/or create an urgency to fix a problem or address a situation that’s a high priority for the prospect. When you have this urgency established, you have a motivated buyer who 1) is ready to hear about the solution, and 2) is motivated to take action quickly.
Invest in the relationship before they’re active buyers. The vast majority of your prospective customers aren’t ready to buy. They may eventually, but not today. They have no place in your current opportunity pipeline, and they don’t want to hear much from you right now anyway.
You want them to know what you do, know that you can provide value far before active selling begins, then stay in touch and build trust, credibility and preference until they are finally ready to buy.
Because when they eventually get that far, they won’t be shopping. They won’t be educating themselves from square one. They won’t need as much time to build a relationship with you.
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Welcome to Year 6's home learning page.
If, for any reason, your child needs to isolate at home and not attend school, please contact your child’s teacher via the Year 6 email address, firstname.lastname@example.org .
In the tabs to the left you will also find some Topic work to stretch and challenge your child while they are at home.
We thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Casey, Mrs Hudson and Mr Laxton.
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Why PositiveSingles.com is considered as top STD dating website? It is the largest online STD dating platform in the world and has gathered lots of positive reviews from the market. This website provides dating services to singles that are affected with STD like diseases and have lost of hope of enjoying sexual pleasure. This dating platform was established in the year 2002 and currently, it connects millions of singles that are affected with HIV/AIDS, HPV, Herpes and other STDs.
Reports reveal that almost 1.25 million users stay connected to this platform on the active basis from United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Around 62% members of this network are affected by Herpes, 29% are HIV positive and rest 9% are affected by other types of STDs. One reason that makes PositiveSingles more popular among other competitors is that here STD affected singles not only find opportunities to meet compatible date companions but at the same time this website provides tips and advises for disease care as well.
Here are few incredible features of PositiveSingles.com:
Let’s Meet Feature:
There is no need to spend time to check so many profiles while searching for the most compatible match, the Let’s meet feature will automatically bring you the best match options to start healthy communication online. The system will provide you complete info about other person and you can also check each other’s profiles. It is the easiest way to find suitable companion online.
Live Dating Adviser:
People who have recently come to know that they are infected with an STD may be quite worried about their relationship. PositiveSingles platform will help you to get most trusted guidelines to find newly diagnosed singles so that you can overcome the physiological and emotional barriers with ease. With this website, you will be able to identify the most trustworthy relationship choices online.
STD care locations:
Some of you might be interested to find a local clinic to avail medical support and face to face help. PositiveSingles dating website can help you in this context as well. The website contains a long list of locations to assist singles over the world for finding most appropriate testing facilities, free STD test services and STD assistance in nearby locations. With this website, you will be able to solve all disease-related troubles with right medical assistance time to time.
The website contains several treatment stories on its platform that are updated by real members. These stories will help you to find your way to build a successful relationship online and soon you will be switched to the world of happiness again.
STD forums and blogs:
Another useful feature of PositiveSingles website is the active STD blog where you can find 500 plus new posts every day. This blog allows users to communicate with other people that are having same troubles around the world. It will assist you to get some ideas to face the situations with more courage and confidence.
Intuitive dating app:
You will be happy to know that PositiveSingles has also developed its own intuitive dating applications so that singles around the world can stay in touch with this active community on the go. Members can search for potential matches and contact each other anytime, from anywhere. It is the easiest way to build healthy connections online.
Want to join PositiveSingles.com?
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Top 10 Gay Friendliest Cities in the US!
10. Chicago, Illinois
Most people in Chicago are open minded and not phased by being around gayness. Boys town is as gay as it can get! BUT, there are definitely areas in Chicago that you are going to want to tame it down.... Mary!
9. Denver, Colorado
Denver folks tend to be pretty chill, laid back, and nice. The city has very low hate crimes and a lot of gay nightlife options.
8. Los Angeles, California
Are people in LA nice? Not always, but you cannot deny the city is supportive of the gays. The city is so gay it has many gay neighborhoods, including: West Hollywood, Hollywood, Silverlake, Downtown LA, and North Hollywood.
7. Ft Lauderdale & Wilton Manors, Florida
Most people would not consider Florida to be the best state for a gay man, but Florida has some gems! Some of our favorite gay parts of Florida are Ft. Lauderdale and Wilton Manors, Miami, Orlando, and Key West.
6. Seattle, Washington
Capitol Hill has long been the Seattle's gay epicenter and home to artists, hipsters, students and now-famous musicians, not to mention some of the best restaurants, bars, coffee shops, live music venues and public parks.
5. Columbus, Ohio
In recent years, the queer population of Columbus has grown in leaps and bounds, being attracted to this cities friendliness towards small businesses, the high quality of life, and an ethnically diverse population. As a result, Columbus today is definitely one of the Midwest’s most attractive destinations to LGBTQ visitors and residents alike.
4. San Francisco, California
San Francisco is always going to be a legendary gay city, but as of lately crime and drugs have gotten a hold of the city and made it a bit less gay friendly.
3. New York City, New York
New York City used to be where every trend started and where every cool gay person wanted to live. It seems like LA has been giving NYC a run for the money for years now. Still, New Yorkers embrace diversity better than any other city.
2. Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas has quickly become one of the most progressive and fastest growing cities in the US. Not only are the people in Austin friendly (in general), they are also open minded and love diversity!
1. Palm Springs, California
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Best plants for your garden
About Plants Of The Year
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Goessel?s junior high robotics program sent six teams to Manhattan to participate in the Kansas Robotics League competition April 10.
Eighty-seven teams participated in the event which included The Maze, Capture the Flag, Sumo Bots, Sumo Wrestling, King of the Hill and Chicken Dance.
The KRL competition is for students who combine math, logic, time management, creative problem solving, teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, patience and perseverance.
Student participants were Jake Herrel, Lucas Hiebert, Chase Flaming, Mark Schmidt, Alicen Meysing, Ben Wiens, Aaron Woelk, Ashley Hiebert, Jordan Schmucker, Luke Unruh and Zach Wiens.
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ABC trek is the kind of adventure that takes trekking to a whole different level. Annapurna region is worth every minute of your time because of its convenience and also you can experience the beauty of nature to its fullest in a very short period of time. Still, you are not convinced or want to more about the trek, below are the most important reasons- why you should trek in Annapurna Reason.
Starting from the most beautiful lake city of Pokhara
Pokhara also called the gateway to Annapurna Region is the most beautiful lake city, which can be reached via air or by bus. Pokhara is truly the beauty crowned land by the majestic Himalayas scenery, conjuring a vision of calm but vibrant green hills that everyone who visits will simply fall in love with the place. Stacked with rich vegetation and spotted with sparkling lakes, the valley offers great vistas. The magnificent view of Mt. Fishtail reflected on the Phewa Lake leaves everyone spellbound.
Pokhara is a land blessed with lakes. You can walk around the lake shore or even try boating, fishing and additionally visit the most touristic attraction place as well. Tal Barahi Temple sits on the island in the lake which is the main attraction of Pokhara. While you are in Pokhara, you can also try various adventurous activities such as zip flying, Paragliding, bungee jumping, etc.
Enjoy Excellent Annapurna Panoramas
Trek to the Annapurna Base Camp, will have a great time appreciating the different characteristics and social legacy of our sumptuous Himalayan nation of Nepal. On the path to the Annapurna Base Camp will be getting a charge out of 360-degree surrounding perspectives of the snow-topped mountains incorporating Annapurna one, Annapurna south, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchare (Fish Tail), Gangapurna, and numerous different mountains. From the beginning of the trek at Pokhara, you will start witnessing the gigantic Himalayas and last till the end of the trek, which will make your trip even more worthwhile.
The most fascinating part of the Annapurna Region trek is the ever-changing scenery. The more we move higher, the more surprise awaits us. ABC trek continuously surprises us with the unimaginable beauty of Mother Nature along with outstanding scenery. Conclusively, this trek actually likes a rollercoaster ride where something new is waiting for you around each corner.
Exploring diverse culturally affluent villages
On the way to the Annapurna Base camp, the path traverses multiple culturally rich Gurung villages. Gurung is the major local inhabitant of this place. Whenever you encounter the stone-paved staircase, you can guess that it’s the Gurung Village. The people of this village are so friendly and treat every guest as a god. You will receive the friendliest hospitality and every “Namaste” you hear and a reply will surely bring a smile to your face.
You can get deep insight into local living style, culture, tradition, food, and dresses along with helping the local economy to grow. So explore, learn and see the culturally rich Gurung community and make the memory to cherish for a lifetime.
Get an insight into the Nepali Way of Life
If you are a true explorer and have set on a path of exploring Nepal, then you’re probably keen on diving deeper into their unique culture. Trekking on the path to Annapurna Base Camp, you will be able to insight into the Nepali way of life. The more you gain the altitude, you will be diving deeper into the predominantly Buddhist area. Not only that, but you will also have the opportunity to encounter and experience the day-to-day life of rural Nepalese people. Most of the people living in the Annapurna region are farmers but most of the income source is Tourism.
In every village you pass through you will be encountering people with different ethnic groups, each with a different culture, tradition, dress, and background. The common part about each people of this region is their simplicity and happy way of life. More importantly, you will be surprised to see their pure happiness with so little they have.
Short trekking destination
Annapurna Base Camp trek is the shortest destination and has more to explore than one can imagine. The most common ABC trek is of 16 days from Kathmandu, however, the duration of the trek can be extended or reduced depending upon the need and requirement. The popular trekking package in the Annapuran region includes the Annapurna Circuit of 18 days, Ghorepani- poonhill trekking of 10 days, and ABC trekking of 14 days. You can choose the package according to the time you have. Even though the trekking days are shorter, 2 weeks is the ideal time to explore phenomenal perspectives of 25 cold tops, the differed vegetation, fauna, and flora, accordingly overnight quit staying with the benevolent Magar, Gurung, and Thakali individuals with their rich societies and conventions. | <urn:uuid:269934da-552e-491d-badc-53e81431601c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.himalayanst.com/blog/reasons-for-trekking-annapurna-base-camp | 2023-09-28T18:08:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.933053 | 1,061 |
Lead in Lawrence County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dakota Rebekah Lodge
First Rebekah Lodge chartered in
Jan 17, 1883
Lead South Dakota
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1883.
Location. 44° 21.111′ N, 103° 46.097′ W. Marker is in Lead, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. Marker is on West Main Street (CanAm Highway) (U.S. 85) east of South Galena Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the front of the subject building, between the window and the doorway, facing Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 West Main Street, Lead SD 57754, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Compressed Air Locomotive #9 (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery Locomotive (within shouting distance of this marker); Man Car / Ambulance (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Man Car Ore Cars (about 300 feet away); Spargo Hoist & Sinking Bucket (about 300 feet away); Overshot Mucker (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lead.
Also see . . . International Association of Rebekah Assemblies. The Daughters of Rebekah, also known as the Rebekahs and the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies, is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF, but now allows both female and male members. (Submitted on September 30, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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Wyomissing in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Year In Knitting Mills History
Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen accepted an offer to relocate to Wyomissing, where Reading Suburban Real Estate Co. sold them a site for $1.
This site went on to become the Berkshire Knitting Mills, the largest company of its kind in the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 20.264′ N, 75° 57.374′ W. Marker is in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on Knitting Mills Way just east of Park Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 850 Knitting Mills Way, Reading PA 19610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1924 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2016 (about 300 feet away); 1906 (about 300 feet away); 1932 (about 400 feet away); Welcome To The Knitting Mills (about 600 feet away); Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute (about 600 feet away); 1941 (about 800 feet away); 1969 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyomissing.
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3rd Leg Doubles H.O.F.C 2015 Competition
Hooked On Fishing Club Malta
3rd Leg Doubles H.O.F.C 2015 Competition.
This Competition was held on the 8th March 2015 at Malta Manoel Island . Commenced at 07:15 & finished at 11:15.
We all met up at 06:00 the usual chatting & jokes between all participants, especially for the early birds. There was quite some expectations from the anglers a discussing what they expect to find & what type of fish to expect. In the meantime the pegs where being placed with the anglers eagerly awaited the draw to see which spot they where going to fish. At the same time the 'H.O.F.C Jackpot was drawn too again peg number 10 was with the possibility to win it.
The weather conditions were not the best as there was a hefty swell coming in. As soon as the signal sounded at 07:00 you could hear the sound of the ground bait hitting the water together with the sounds of the anglers first casts. There was a few bottom fish landed such as Wrasse, various Bream, Grey wrasse , Mullet , Blotched Picarel & Bogue. There was a few pegs that were not that productive & the fish were not biting. You could see everyone trying out different techniques to try & catch as many fish possible. On the other hand there was a couple of spots that were catching Moray Eels which in fact one of the teams was Carmel Spiteri & Alexander Spiteri that ended up placing 1st overall on the day. Another species that was caught on the day were parrot fish but not as much as everyone expected as the area is well known for them. A very nice size Brown Wrasse was caught by team Brian Farrugia & Sandro Zammit in the last few minutes helped them to clinch 2nd place overall. Team Peter Paul Azzopardi & Mario Micallef managed to attract the Mullet to their swim which they managed to hold on too & placed in 3rd. . As the time passed by at the latter part of the competition the weather started deteriorating with the swell increasing, making it more difficult to fish.
The Marshall's started the weigh in process as soon as the signal was given to end the fishing session at 11:15hrs. Anglers started rigging down the gear to follow the Marshall's weigh in process & see what fish was caught eagerly awaiting the results of each section to see how they all done.
A total of 14 Kilos 540 grams was caught on the day Wish to emphasise that all the fish caught where all released. The Club practices catch and release in order to ensure sustainability and to avoid overfishing of fish from our waters.
The usual gathering at the end of the match with everyone discussing what went on that morning, learning from each other knowledge experience & techniques used, refreshments were made available by Raymond Farrugia, and a homed nutella sponge cake made by Sandra Agius Darmanin , thanks for the continuous support. There was raffle tickets also being sold with a chance to win a Tubertini Killer Trout Rod sponsored by ‘Tubertini Malta' . Carmel Spiteri was the winner for this draw. The 'H.O.F.C Jackpot' also won by team Carmel Spiteri & Alexander Spiteri they fished peg number 10 & were the 1st overall on the day.
Winners of the match day where presented with Vouchers from our sponsor ‘Fishin Fever' Rabat
The winners of this H.O.F.C Doubles League 2015 3rd Leg was team Alexander Spiteri & Carmel Spiteri with 2 Kilos 420 grams, in 2nd place team Brian Farrugia & Sandro Zammit with 2 Kilos 280grams & 3rd place team Peter Paul Azzopardi & mario Micallef with 1Kilo 820 grams. Total fish caught 14 Kilos & 460 grams
Section Wins : Sheldon Bouvett & Duncan Demicoli / Josef Cassar & Luke Bonnici / Johnatan Bonnici & Joseph Ellul .
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Sept 21, 2022
Restorying Your Story
We, in the HomeBridge Community, are on a constant journey into deeper culture awareness and understanding. We continue to promote an environment that is inclusive and inspires diversity awareness and celebration. We know the learning curve is steep, but we are committed to expanding the awareness of all employees. Our latest training was brought to us by Mark Ethier and Dr. Michael Gauthier from Life-Cycle Consulting.
Based on their proprietary learning platform - "Restorying Your Story”, the trainers provided a healing program that can be used by frontline workers in and out of Indigenous communities. Managing Partner Michael Gauthier did his PhD work in this area. The teachings balance recognition of historical facts with today's realities with an emphasis on creating a positive collaborative future. The programming includes innovative, culturally sensitive communication tools that encourages dialogue to start the journey to a positive and healthy life style. Their teachings helped us expand our cultural awareness surrounding Indigenous communities. It helped all of us learn, expand our empathy and want to be part of the solution.
There is an over representation of youth who come to HomeBridge from Indigenous communities throughout Nova Scotia. We strongly believe that every youth matters and will continue to work towards providing the best services possible for all vulnerable youth in Nova Scotia. Thank you to Mike and Mark sharing this experience with all of us as we continue on this journey of learning. | <urn:uuid:f0b1130b-612f-4a12-973e-c4650c7c4e74> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.homebridgeyouth.ca/news/restorying-your-story | 2023-09-28T17:49:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.944557 | 287 |
The golden years tend to result in an increased risk of physical health conditions, but this isn’t the only issue seniors face. There’s also a potential risk of emotional health issues because seniors are going through a lot of life changes, illnesses, and other issues that can be difficult to process. It’s important to be aware of these emotional issues so you can help your elderly loved one prevent them. Here are some of the most common emotional health issues among seniors.
Seniors often experience anxiety because there are so many problems beyond their control. It’s normal to feel a little anxious over things like a new health diagnosis or exercise program, but if the anxiety becomes so severe that it prevents your loved one from doing things, you may need to talk to his or her doctor. Medication and therapy can be very effective for treating anxiety disorders.
Living with serious health conditions can make it challenging for seniors to age in place. However, they can maintain a higher quality of life with the help of professional live-in care. Fair Oaks seniors can benefit from assistance with meal prep, bathing, transportation to the doctor’s office, medication reminders, and much more.
Addiction has both emotional and physical components, and overcoming the emotional factor can be very challenging. Seniors may turn to alcohol or other substances in an attempt to handle loneliness or depression.
3. Lack of Purpose
Seniors who feel aimless may have difficulty finding a sense of meaning and direction. Many seniors experience this problem after retiring, having family members move away, or losing the ability to live independently. Work with your loved one to find community work or other things that may boost his or her motivation.
Severe stress is a particularly damaging emotional issue because it can lead to serious mental and physical health issues. Handling stress requires seniors to become aware of their triggers and avoid situations that may cause stress. It can also be helpful to learn meditation and other techniques to keep stress down.
Aging leads to many emotional as well as physical changes, which is why seniors need a little extra help throughout the day to manage stress. Senior care providers can benefit aging adults in a variety of ways. From cooking nutritious meals to offering timely medication reminders, the dedicated caregivers at Home Care Assistance are available to help your elderly loved one 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
5. Decreased Confidence
When health issues make it challenging for seniors to do things they used to do, it’s no surprise they begin to lose confidence. Try to combat this emotional health issue by thinking of ways to increase your loved one’s sense of independence and self-worth.
Seniors may feel isolated when they don’t have much social interaction with friends, family members, and partners. Try to make time to facilitate social situations for your loved one. Drive your loved one to visit old friends, or sign him or her up for a book club or senior program to meet new friends.
Feeling distressed, sad, lost, or hopeless can lead to depression, which is the greatest emotional health issue seniors face. You can decrease depression risks by encouraging your loved one to get plenty of exercise, spend time outdoors, socialize with friends, and develop hobbies.
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Ideally located in the heart of the historic centre of Lourdes, this charming hotel offers a beautiful view of the Pyrenees Mountains and free Wi-Fi access.The residence features studios and apartments for up to 2 people. Each accommodation is air-conditioned and comes with a lounge and sofa bed, a kitchenette, a bathroom and an LCD TV.Important information :- Tourist tax : 2.50% / person / day- File to be provided: identity document (passport or ID recto verso), guarantor (tax notice or last months salary)Pet allowed in certain residencies for an additional fee, please contact us for more details.Notice: Displayed prices and data are not final, and should be used for informative purpose only. They are not contractual or binding. Energy pass This building is not subject to EnEV.
The lounge bar at the lovely hotel is the ideal place to share a drink at the end of the day, and Le Patio restaurant offers a terrace.Please keep in mind to pay a city tax of 2,10euros.
Esplanade du Paradis, Lourdes, 65100
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According to NASPL’s Web site, there were nearly 186,000 retail lotteries in the U.S. as of August 2004. Of these, almost three-fourths were online retailers. Convenience stores accounted for almost half of all lottery retailers, with nonprofit organizations, service stations, restaurants, bars, and newsstands rounding out the rest. Some states did not have lotteries at all, but those that did still had substantial sales.
Many ancient documents document drawings of lots to determine ownership. In the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, such practices became common. In the United States, the first lottery was linked to the country’s government in 1612 when King James I of England created a lottery to finance the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. In the following decades, other states followed suit, using the lottery to raise funds for wars, towns, and public-works projects.
In many countries, the lottery is the most popular type of lotto. A player selects a group of numbers from a large list of numbers, and prizes are awarded based on the number of matching numbers in the random drawing. Players usually win a large prize if all six numbers match; smaller prizes are awarded if a player matches three or more numbers. A major jackpot may exceed a million dollars. It is possible to pass a winning ticket on to a friend or family member, so that you can share in the prize.
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“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” (Proverbs 20:5 NIV)
Asking the right questions leads to insight. Everyone has a story to tell. Every story matters. The longer we are on earth, the more entangled our stories. The more entangled our stories, the deeper the waters of our hearts.
My 51st birthday is less than two months away. I’ve begun to realize, in the past year, how deep the waters of our heart really are. When I was younger, I would hear stories of people older than me dealing with issues that happened decades ago. I never understood, until now, why.
Life’s events take time to process.
In June of 2014, I had a major car accident. My mother passed away in February of that year. My nephew passed away in September. In October, I was traveling for work, staying in Washington D.C. The evening I arrived in our nation’s capital, I called home to my husband. I immediately started interrogating him about his day. In mid sentence, he stopped me. He informed me I needed to quit my job. His words flabbergasted me. How could I quit my job of 16 years? He explained why, “You think you’re handling life well, but you’re not.” He was right, the stress of life was winning the battle with me. The next day, I called my boss of over a decade and had a long talk. She understood because she knew what I had been through. We planned my exit from the company together.
In the process of healing, I went to counseling. I learned in those sessions, I suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
Post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
My husband’s insight into the deep waters of my heart led me to healing. The therapist’s insight into the events of my life gave me understanding. PTSD, in my mind, was a war related condition for soldiers. Until I entered therapy, I didn’t understand, I could have it too. My mother’s death came after a long battle with cancer. The car accident and my nephew’s death were traumatic events that affected me far deeper than I realized. My therapist helped me deal with those situations. She helped me heal because she asked the right questions.
Therapy is a path to self-understanding. Counseling is giving advice. Understanding the difference between these two terms is essential. Talking to my best friend and giving her my opinion is advice. Talking to a therapist leads to self-discovery and healing from our past.
Insight reveals the deep waters of the heart. Revelation brings truth. Truth brings healing.
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Honey Insurance is celebrating its second award in two weeks, having been recognised in the 2022 Finder Innovation Awards.
Through its commitment to tech-led innovations helping to lower its customers’ insurance bills, Honey is proud to have been awarded for Best Insurance Innovation for its home insurance product.
The Finder Innovation Awards celebrate Australian businesses that have developed innovative products, services or solutions to customers’ problems. For its 2022 Innovation Awards, Finder’s internal and expert judges analysed more than 100 entries across 21 categories.
Finders’ insurance editor, James Martin explained the reasons for Honey’s win saying, “The best insurance company is one you never have to make a claim with – and Honey is helping customers make fewer claims while lowering premiums at the same time.”
He went on to say the judges were impressed with the preventative appeal of the Honey’s home insurance and its digital disruption to existing models. For example, Honey’s use of smart sensors is helping to reduce household loss and damages.
“With insurance affordability issues on the rise, anything that reduces claims and therefore premiums is worth its weight in gold,” Martin said.
“And by using third-party data to gather key property information, Honey removes a lot of the hassle from the application process. By cutting quote times, it’s easier for people to engage with the market. This means there’s less risk they will be passive and stay with the same provider year after year (to their undoubted cost).”
Martin also commended Honey for cultivating a community of customers “who actually like it”. Currently 92% of Honey’s customers give it a 5/5 satisfaction rating.
The Honey team was also a finalist for Best Insurtech Innovation. It was the only insurer to be shortlisted in 2 categories this year.
Honey is smart home insurance, and we are on a mission to eliminate the majority of avoidable accidents that happen in the home. We give our customers $250 of technology upfront, and ongoing services to keep homes safer when they sign up for house and contents insurance. We then reward them with a lower price on their insurance for being safer. We raised $15.5m, the largest seed investment in Australian history, from industry leaders such as AGL, Metricon, Mirvac, PEXA, and many others. Honey is underwritten by RACQ, one of the most trusted insurance companies in Australia. | <urn:uuid:6adcf9dd-50db-48e8-a3f4-0e6a555560aa> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.honeyinsurance.com/media-centre/newsroom/honey-named-finders-best-insurance-innovation-2022/ | 2023-09-28T18:31:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.957961 | 527 |
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Life as a travel therapist offer many benefits. Some of those benefits include making good money, meeting a lot of people, and growing you career. But despite these benefits, there is still one thing a lot of travel therapists struggle with; balancing work life and family life. But that is why we are here. We have become a go to resource for many travel therapists. This article explains how to balance travel therapy life and family life.
How To Balance Travel Therapy Life and Family Life
Being on the road as a travel therapist can be tough as you try to balance work life and family life. A lot of travel therapists experience being homesick. While we have previously provided 15 tips to beat homesickness as a travel therapist, this article provides tips to balance travel therapy and family life.
The Secrets Revealed
We have developer our list of how to balance travel therapy life and family life to help you.
- Setup Weekly Calls With Your Friends & Family. Schedule 13 weekly calls with your family; one for every week you are on assignment.
- Bring Your Family With You. A lot of travel therapists bring their family members on assignment. It’s the best of both worlds.
- Plan For A Break. Whether it’s during assignment or between assignments, plan for a break to see your family.
- Schedule Assignments Around Family Life. We all have family commitments. If you have something coming up, either plan to start an assignment after or see if you can get time off during your assignment.
- Take Assignments Closer To Home. Don’t always think you have to take a travel therapy assignment across the country. Talk with your recruiter about finding an assignment closer to home.
Host Healthcare Travel Therapist
Hopefully you enjoyed reading how to balance travel therapy life and family life. Host Healthcare offers an extensive list of travel therapy jobs. In addition, call specific recruiter directly or if you don’t have a recruiter, call (844) 812-8094 and one of our friendly travel rn california recruiters will be happy to help. | <urn:uuid:ffc7d907-6bba-4059-a229-1b51d6df89ec> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hosthealthcare.com/blog/how-to-balance-travel-therapy-life-and-family-life/ | 2023-09-28T18:53:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.952231 | 436 |
Nikki DudaRecruitment Director
Nikki Duda is a Recruitment Director at Host Healthcare. In her role, she is responsible for leading our team of dedicated recruiters.
Originally from Fairfax, Virginia, Nikki attended Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech, Nikki earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Hospitality and Tourism as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on Public Relations.
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Keeping Little Chicks Amused
Baby chicks are very active and curious creatures that are happiest with a lot of stimulus. When you first receive little chicks they are usually quiet and spend much of their time huddled under their light, but within a week they should be bouncing around eagerly.
One of the dangers of chicks without anything to amuse them is that they often turn on each other, pecking at odd looking feathers on their brooder-mates and bullying the weakest chick. Making sure your chicks are always busy is a great way to keep everyone healthy, and also to teach them about many things they will encounter as adults.
While there are a lot of companies offering toys to amuse your chickens, many of the best amusements can be made from items you probably already have – and these things will better mimic the real world, helping chicks understand what it is like out there.
Chickens love mirrors. Even an adult chicken will amuse herself for hours pecking at a mirror and admiring her reflection. Baby chicks are a little bit more distractible, but they will love posing in front of a mirror nonetheless.
A wonderful thing to introduce to your brooder early on is a small roost. Putting a stick across the brooder at 4-6 inches high will give the chicks important balance practice and speak to their natural instinct to roost. It’s also not high enough to hurt a chick should she fall off. Just make sure that the ends are secure so that it doesn’t dump any chicks unduly.
Another toy that will help to show chicks about real world excitement is a clump of grass or weeds. Include the full roots with the dirt as well as the green grass (dandelions and moss will also work). In order to limit the mess don’t put in a clump bigger than 6 square inches. The chicks will eat up the greens, dig around in the dirt, possibly find a worm or two, and also learn about the ultimate chicken spa treatment: dust bathing.
Chicks, along with grown chickens, benefit greatly from herbs. Baby chicks will peck apart a leaf or a sprig quickly, and it will give them valuable nutrients. Basil, dill, cilantro, garlic, mint, and oregano all have wonderful health benefits for chickens. They will help to prevent or remedy many of the same ailments as they assist with in humans, as well as other benefits like being natural dewormers and combating avian flu.
Chicks also love special treats like mealworms and seeds. Again, they will be learning about foraging for bugs in the real world if you sprinkle some special treats around their brooder – and they will have great fun doing so!
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STATE OF MINNESOTA NINETEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION
MINING & OUTDOOR RECREATION POLICY COMMITTEE
Representative Hackbarth, Chair of the Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy Committee, called the nineteenth meeting to order at 11:38 A.M. on April 30, 2015, in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
HACKBARTH, Tom, Chair LUECK, Dale, VC
Representative Hackbarth called the meeting to order at 11:38 A.M. A quorum was present.
Representative Lueck moved to approve the minutes of April 22, 2015. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
James Nobles, Legislative Auditor of the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor, and Jody Hauer, Project Manager of the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor, presented an overview of the Mineral Taxation Evaluation and took questions from committee members.
Jenny Starr, Assistant Commissioner for Business Taxes at the Minnesota Department of Revenue, gave a presentation on Mining Tax Information resources of the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 P.M.
Representative Tom Hackbarth, Chair
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What Are Annuities:Annuities are long term investment products issued by insurance companies designed for retirement. AnAnnuity is an agreement between you and an insurance company to provide a stream of income typically in retirement. Annuities1 are key instruments used in Retirement Income Planning.
Fixed Annuities offer a fixed rate of return, similar to a CD, Certificate of Deposit. They offer a guaranteed interest rate and principal return at maturity, and protection from stock market loss and volatility.
Fixed Indexed Annuities offer the safety of Fixed Annuities with the potential for better long term growth. Along with the potential for long term growth, you don't actually participate in the stock market, but get potentially part of it's returns.
Variable Annuities offer return potential that is more in step with the capital markets, or stocks. With a Variable Annuity, you participate in the stock and/or bond markets with the upside and potential downside of both. However, you can purchase an optional 'rider' that can help to reduce the risk of market loss and lock in account highs for guaranteed income.
During the accumulation phase, you are building up the your retirement savings, which have the opportunity to grow tax-deferred, like in an IRA account.
During the income phase, you will receive a guaranteed lifetime paycheck from your annuity helping you live your retirement the way you want.
So, in summary, an Annuity is an insurance product that can protect a portion of your retirement savings, and provide you with a steady and potentially increasing lifetime income in retirement. It is one of the many investment options that can be used in planning for a comfortable retirement.
Some of the many Life Insurance companies we offer Annuities from include:
I am licensed to provide Annuities for residents of the state of Texas. 1 All guarantees are based on the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the life insurance company. Withdrawals may be subject to Federal/State income tax and, if taken prior to age 591/2, an additional 10% Federal penalty tax. IRAs and other qualified plans already provide tax-deferral like that provided by an annuity. Additional features and benefits, such as contract guarantees, death benefits and the ability to receive a lifetime income are contained within the annuity for a cost. Please be sure the features and costs of the annuity are right for you when considering the purchase of an annuity. 2 Fixed annuities are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Fixed annuities are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. 3 Fixed Index annuity withdrawals do not participate in credits of index or interest. Federal law requires that withdrawals be taken first from interest credited. A withdrawal includes any partial surrender. All distributions from qualified annuities may be taxable. State premium taxes may reduce the final value of your annuity. 4 Variable annuities guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of Life Insurance Company. and do not apply to the principal amount or investment performance of a variable annuity's separate account or it's underlying investments. Variable annuities are sold by prospectus. Both the product prospectus and underlying fund prospectuses can be obtained from your investment professional. Before investing, carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The product prospectus and underlying fund prospectuses contain this and other important information. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. | <urn:uuid:a659d12b-2109-47b0-a6eb-0348cda27bd3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.houstonretirementincomeplanners.com/p/you-dont-know-annuities | 2023-09-28T16:49:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.952315 | 717 |
I've been with my 'boyfriend' (although at 31, I feel he's too old to be addressed that way) for five years.
On Tuesday the 6th of march 2012, I had the ring, all I needed to do was plan how to give it to her and ask the question.
We were in New York on holidays. We had planned to go to the Rockafeller Centre at night so we could see all the lights of the city.The views were amazing and we took lots of photos!
It was Valentine's Day, Darrin picked me up after work.
My fiance, Jonathan and I, have been together since December of 2010. A few months before, we had a mutual friend who had been pushing us to meet but we were not very interested. | <urn:uuid:9ecbf8ec-d115-4423-b24b-eec83873badd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.howigotengaged.com/engagementstories?page=1 | 2023-09-28T18:39:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.997037 | 163 |
Crop interception standard approach and refinements: pesticide registration in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
When you are applying for registration of a pesticide in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, you must consider crop interception. Crop interception is the % of the applied pesticide which is intercepted by the crop and does not reach the soil surface. Consider crop interception when determining the PECsoil, PECsw drainflow and PECgw.
Use crop interception values from the EFSA DegT50 guidance. If crop interception values are not available for your crop, select an appropriate surrogate crop based on crop morphology at the relevant growth stages. Note that these values are appropriate for spray applications only. For other types of application, such as granules, assume 0% interception in a first-tier assessment. Refinement of crop interception for these other types of application will only be possible based on submission of data or further information.
If you require further guidance please contact HSE.
Standard crop interception approach
Use the worst-case crop interception for the proposed use. For single application GAPs with wide application patterns, that is usually the growth stage that has the lowest % crop interception and the maximum amount of pesticide reaching the soil. Note that for most crops applications to earlier growth stages results in lower crop interception, but for some crops the level of interception also reduces during the final senescence and ripening stages. Note also that groundwater and surface water exposure via drainflow are sensitive to application timing. Therefore, for these compartments, later applications with higher levels of crop interception can still be more conservative. You may need to provide exposure assessments for multiple application dates to support your use pattern.
For multiple application GAPs with wide application patterns, use the worst-case crop interception for each application at the first tier. Provide a clear justification if you intend to use higher crop interception values for later applications made to later growth stages.
If an acceptable risk cannot be demonstrated based on the worst-case crop interception you may be able to restrict application to later growth stages only.
Use of the crop interception values are explained within the relevant sections in:
Crop interception for basal applications to orchards
If you are applying for authorisation of products containing contact herbicides for use around the base of tress in orchards use 0% crop interception.
For banded applications, assess the level of soil exposure within the treated band based on appropriate crop interception values for the treated crop area. For groundwater and surface water via drainflow only, the exposure assessment can be refined to account for the untreated area. The proportion of treated area must be stated on the product label. This approach would be acceptable to assess banded applications around the base of trees in orchards.
Label phrase to use: ‘To protect groundwater/aquatic organisms/terrestrial organisms (delete as appropriate) this product must only be applied to the area immediately around trees, and the total surface area treated must be equal to or less than X % of the total area’.
Example: Product GAP is 50g a.s. /ha. Only 50% of land is treated.
- PECgw and PECsw drainflow: Exposure assessments based on 25g a.s./ha.
- PECsoil, PECsw spraydrift and PECair: Exposure assessment should be based on 50 g a.s./ha, | <urn:uuid:6eb28989-8cf6-4ae5-a2a2-93d0b8dd0b54> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/pesticides-registration/data-requirements-handbook/fate/crop-interceptions.htm | 2023-09-28T17:22:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.900304 | 702 |
In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of global concerns, civil engineers have emerged as key players in the quest to build sustainable cities. With their expertise in designing, constructing, and maintaining urban infrastructure, these professionals are instrumental in creating environments that are not only socially and economically viable but also environmentally friendly.
From developing innovative solutions to combatting climate change to integrating renewable energy sources into urban landscapes, civil engineers are paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future. Through their knowledge of materials, structures, and systems, they are able to design buildings and infrastructure that minimise energy consumption, reduce waste, and promote efficient use of resources. By considering factors such as water conservation, waste management, and green spaces, civil engineers are actively shaping our cities to be more livable, resilient, and sustainable.
As our urban populations continue to grow, the role of civil engineers in building sustainable cities becomes increasingly crucial. Their work not only addresses immediate challenges but also lays the foundation for a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.
The role of civil engineers in urban planning and design
Civil engineers play a vital role in urban planning and design, ensuring that cities are developed in a sustainable and efficient manner. They collaborate with architects, urban planners, and policymakers to design cities that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Civil engineers consider factors such as population growth, land use, and transportation systems when designing urban areas. By carefully planning the layout of roads, bridges, and buildings, they aim to minimise congestion and maximise accessibility. This includes designing efficient transportation networks that reduce reliance on private vehicles and promote the use of public transportation, cycling, and walking.
Additionally, civil engineers incorporate green spaces and open areas into urban designs, creating a more livable and sustainable environment. By integrating parks, gardens, and recreational spaces, they promote physical and mental well-being while also improving air quality and reducing the urban heat island effect.
Overall, civil engineers play a crucial role in ensuring that urban spaces are designed and planned in a sustainable way, considering both the immediate and long-term impacts on the environment and the community.
Implementing sustainable infrastructure and transportation systems
One of the key responsibilities of civil engineers in building sustainable cities is the implementation of sustainable infrastructure and transportation systems. Traditional infrastructure designs often prioritize short-term costs and convenience, neglecting long-term sustainability. Civil engineers, however, are focused on creating infrastructure that is both functional and environmentally friendly.
They utilise innovative techniques and materials to construct buildings and infrastructure that minimize energy consumption and reduce waste. For example, civil engineers incorporate energy-efficient technologies into the design of buildings, such as solar panels, efficient insulation, and natural ventilation systems. These measures not only reduce energy consumption but also decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
Furthermore, civil engineers are actively involved in the development of sustainable transportation systems. They work to design and implement public transportation networks that are efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. This includes the integration of electric buses, light rail systems, and cycling infrastructure, which help reduce air pollution and traffic congestion.
By incorporating sustainable infrastructure and transportation systems, civil engineers are making significant contributions to building cities that are more resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.
Managing water resources for sustainable cities
Water resource management is another critical aspect of building sustainable cities, and civil engineers play a crucial role in this domain. They are responsible for designing and implementing systems that ensure the efficient use and conservation of water resources.
Civil engineers develop innovative solutions for water supply and distribution, taking into account factors such as population growth, climate change, and water scarcity. They design water treatment plants and distribution networks that minimize water loss and ensure safe and reliable water supply to residents.
In addition, civil engineers focus on implementing sustainable stormwater management systems. They design and construct drainage systems that capture and treat stormwater, reducing the risk of flooding and minimizing the impact on natural water bodies.
Furthermore, civil engineers play a vital role in wastewater management. They design and build wastewater treatment plants that treat and recycle wastewater, reducing the strain on freshwater resources and minimizing pollution of water bodies.
By effectively managing water resources, civil engineers contribute to the sustainability and resilience of cities, ensuring that water is available for current and future generations while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Utilising renewable energy in urban development
As the world transitions towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, civil engineers are at the forefront of utilising renewable energy in urban development. They integrate renewable energy sources into the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.
Civil engineers utilise solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal energy systems to power buildings and infrastructure. They design systems that efficiently capture and store renewable energy, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply.
Additionally, civil engineers are involved in the development of smart grids and energy management systems. These systems optimize energy distribution, reducing waste and improving overall energy efficiency.
By incorporating renewable energy sources into urban development, civil engineers are paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future, while also reducing the environmental impact of cities.
Improving waste management and recycling practices
Effective waste management and recycling practices are crucial for building sustainable cities, and civil engineers are instrumental in implementing these practices.
Civil engineers design and develop waste management systems that prioritise waste reduction, recycling, and proper disposal. They work closely with waste management companies and local authorities to design efficient waste collection and processing facilities.
Additionally, civil engineers focus on promoting recycling and waste reduction at the individual and community levels. They design and implement recycling programs, educate the public about the importance of waste reduction, and develop strategies to minimize waste generation.
By improving waste management and recycling practices, civil engineers contribute to reducing the environmental impact of cities, conserving resources, and creating a cleaner and more sustainable environment for residents.
Incorporating green building techniques and materials
Green building techniques and materials are essential for constructing sustainable cities, and civil engineers are at the forefront of incorporating these practices into urban development.
Civil engineers utilise sustainable construction materials, such as recycled materials, low-emission concrete, and energy-efficient windows. They also prioritize energy-efficient building designs, including proper insulation, natural lighting, and efficient HVAC systems.
Furthermore, civil engineers focus on implementing green building certifications and standards, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). These certifications ensure that buildings are designed, constructed, and operated in an environmentally responsible manner.
By incorporating green building techniques and materials, civil engineers are not only reducing the environmental impact of construction but also creating healthier and more energy-efficient living and working spaces for residents.
Enhancing public spaces and promoting community engagement
Civil engineers recognise the importance of public spaces in creating sustainable and livable cities. They play a significant role in enhancing public spaces and promoting community engagement.
Civil engineers collaborate with urban planners, architects, and landscape architects to design and develop public spaces that encourage social interaction, physical activity, and connection with nature. They create parks, plazas, and green spaces that are accessible to all residents, promoting a sense of community and well-being.
Additionally, civil engineers focus on incorporating sustainable features into public spaces, such as rain gardens, green roofs, and permeable pavements. These features help manage stormwater, reduce the urban heat island effect, and improve air quality.
Civil engineers also engage with the community to gather feedback and involve residents in the planning and design process. They organise public consultations, workshops, and educational programs to ensure that the needs and preferences of the community are taken into account.
By enhancing public spaces and promoting community engagement, civil engineers contribute to creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable cities that prioritize the well-being and happiness of the residents.
The future of civil engineering in sustainable city development
The role of civil engineers in building sustainable cities is only set to grow in the future. As urban populations continue to increase and environmental challenges become more pressing, their expertise and skills will be in high demand.
Civil engineers will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to combat climate change, such as designing resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events. They will also focus on integrating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and smart sensors, into city planning and management, optimising resource use and improving efficiency.
Furthermore, civil engineers will continue to explore new materials and construction techniques that reduce the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure. They will work towards achieving carbon neutrality in construction and operation, utilizing sustainable materials and implementing energy-efficient designs.
Additionally, civil engineers will play a vital role in promoting sustainable transportation systems, such as electric and autonomous vehicles, as well as developing infrastructure for renewable energy generation and storage.
The vital role of civil engineers in creating sustainable cities
In conclusion, civil engineers are essential in building sustainable cities. Through their expertise in urban planning, design, and construction, they contribute to the development of environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable cities.
Civil engineers implement sustainable infrastructure and transportation systems, manage water resources, utilise renewable energy, improve waste management practices, incorporate green building techniques, enhance public spaces, and promote community engagement. Their work not only addresses immediate challenges but also lays the foundation for a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.
As our urban populations continue to grow, the role of civil engineers in building sustainable cities becomes increasingly crucial. Their knowledge and skills are instrumental in creating cities that are resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable. By considering factors such as water conservation, waste management, and green spaces, civil engineers are actively shaping our cities to be more livable, resilient, and sustainable.
The future of civil engineering in sustainable city development holds great promise. With ongoing advancements in technology, increased awareness of environmental issues, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, civil engineers will continue to play a vital role in transforming our cities into vibrant, livable, and sustainable spaces for all. | <urn:uuid:9127e8cb-4479-47ae-af77-0cdfe7a160c4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hsqrecruitment.com/blog/2023/06/the-role-of-civil-engineers-in-building-sustainable-cities | 2023-09-28T18:52:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.928456 | 2,044 |
We are award winning!
We are delighted to share that our two current projects are now award winning! Birgham Haugh and Leet Haugh, were given the top two awards for architecture from the Berwickshire Civic Society. These two stunning developments were designed in conjunction with Borders architectural firm Aitken Turnbull.
In the ceremony held at Ayton Castle on Monday 29th September, in addition to recognising the design, the projects were recognised for the collaborative approach taken by the developer/ landowner, use of local materials, incorporation of artisan details and the efforts to use local tradesmen and suppliers.
The Berwickshire Civic Society exists to promote interest in and care for the Berwickshire area. The Society encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. The Society also encourages high standards of architecture and comments on plans of the Local Authority and others.
The Society’s volunteer Planning Adviser and Architect are consulted by the Scottish Borders Council on a rising number of planning applications each year, in excess of 130 in 2011.
The society aims to:
- To stimulate public interest in, and care for the beauty, history and character of the County of Berwickshire.
- To encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.
- To encourage high standards of architecture and town and country planning in Berwickshire and comment on plans of the Local Authority. | <urn:uuid:e77eaeae-50d4-4e72-953e-85d5a3350c2a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hudsonhirsel.com/award/ | 2023-09-28T17:02:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.93722 | 302 |
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Behind The Mask: Stephanie F.
By Stephanie Forrester.- Peer Advocate at Huther Doyle
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am in recovery from Substance Use Disorder. I am also proudly a Peer Advocate working for Huther Doyle.
I think one of the most amazing things I have learned on my recovery journey has been the ability to ask myself, no matter the situation, “What can I learn from this, how can this help me grow?”
Four years ago, this was not my thought process. Four years ago, I was hopelessly trapped in my cycle of active addiction. I was isolated from my family. I am sharing this with you because, on my journey to finding recovery, I picked up many tools that taught me how to face my emotions and thoughts in a productive manner.
Right now, the world is facing another pandemic, COVID-19. It is very similar to the drug epidemic. We are isolated to protect others. Something we do in active addiction. Something that, if we let it, can cause us to relapse if we don’t utilize our tools.
My mindset now, and the tools I have learned along my journey to recovery, help me overcome my fears, help keep me connected and I would like to share with you what is helping me and what I am learning from this current situation we are facing.
I have learned how important it is to have a support system in place. People you can reach out to and communicate your feelings to. Communication is not my strong suit at all. It is something I am constantly working on and learning how to improve. Journaling helps me communicate and keep myself accountable for processing my feelings. My question to you is…who are the three people in your own support system? Write them down and remind yourself they are there for you!
Sticking to a routine is another thing that has helped me immensely! Trying to juggle work, homeschooling, and focusing on my mental health and my recovery is challenging! Keeping a schedule has really helped my children and I stay focused. Making a list of things to do has kept me grounded during this time. But remember not to be too hard on yourself if you don’t get everything crossed off your list for the day…you have tomorrow too!!
Last, but not least, make sure you are taking care of your mental health!! Mental Health, like Substance Use Disorder, has a stigma attached to it. It took me a long time to admit I needed help in this area, too. Why, though?! Why did I struggle with this? The truth is, I, like many others, gave the word stigma, power over me. When I chose to start using my voice, I realized how similar my own struggles were to others. It connected us. I helped break the stigma. I took my power back when I was able to see the strength that it took me to be able to reach out for help!!
I now know that it is okay to NOT be okay. I am going to have good and bad days. We all are. It is just a part of life, but what I choose to learn from these lessons, good or bad, is what matters. How I choose to react is what is important. Acknowledging the strength that it takes to reach out for help can literally save your life!! Huther Doyle’s motto is…Where hope lives, healing begins, and EVERYTHING is possible. So, if you are ready to take that first step and acknowledge your own personal strength, then pick up the phone and call us!! The possibilities are endless after that!! | <urn:uuid:0cea2563-be95-401d-9f99-49ed2b015659> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.hutherdoyle.com/post/behind-the-mask-stephanie-f | 2023-09-28T18:48:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.973515 | 745 |
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that there will be no lanes closures as a result of maintenance, inspection or construction activities on all interstate and limited access roadways this 4th of July weekend.
Traffic restrictions will occur from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Only work of an emergency nature will be considered.
For more I-95 information, visit www.i95exitguide.com, the Internet’s largest and most complete website devoted to America’s Interstate Main Street. Detailed exit service listings… discount lodging, camping, food, gas and more for every exit from Maine to Florida! | <urn:uuid:720d3846-05a1-446a-a847-34a183992efd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.i95exitguide.com/roadnews/connecticut-restricts-construction-upcoming-4th-july-weekend/ | 2023-09-28T18:47:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.925898 | 146 |
Unity AI Tutorial: Navigation System
A Navigation system is an essential piece of glue between behavious and our pathdata/pathfinding. We’ll be designing a Navigation system that works both for our custom pathfinding (for the procgen world) and for a first person environment using Unity NavMesh. This will allow our behaviours to be independent of the underlying pathdata.
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What to Expect From an Astrology Reading
Astrology readings are an empowering way to gain greater self-awareness. They provide valuable insights into your personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, passions, and goals.
Natal charts, often called birth charts, show the positions of the planets at your time of birth and include your local time zone.
Your birth chart, also known as a natal chart provides a summary of your life’s journey. It shows what the planets were doing at the exact time of your birth, and provides insights about your purpose in life, luck, challenges faced and many more!
Your Sun sign is the most important aspect of your identity as an individual; it’s determined by the Zodiac Sign the Sun was born in and your Moon sign expresses your inner emotional life and soul.
Astrology gives each zodiac sign an image symbolic of the significance. In addition, each planet and celestial object with astrological relevance has an associated symbol which is displayed right next to the position of it on your chart.
The birth chart of your chart shows the qualities and energy that each planet brings into your life. It shows lines indicating conjunctions, trines squares, sextiles, and oppositions. You can also observe how these planets relate to one another through conjunctions trines, sextiles oppositions and squares.
Create your own chart of astrology online by entering your birth information and using the website to generate a chart in seconds. Armed with this information you will be able to examine your chart and learn how to interpret it properly.
Charts that depict how planets orbit the sky at various times during your lifetime, known as transits, are very helpful in planning important events like weddings or career changes.
Annual forecast charts can assist in planning the year ahead and predicting what’s to come. These charts are all easy to create and provide an insightful view into the direction that the planets are taking in your life at any given moment.
A moon chart, sometimes called chandra kundli, is an essential tool in Vedic Astrology. It determines the position of your planets within your chart of birth and can often provide more insight than a birth chart does; however, there are distinct differences between the two.
The Moon is the one who controls our moods and emotions, is located within the 1st house of our birth chart. If the Moon is not aligned correctly to your chart, it may be suffering from depression, lung disease or mood fluctuations.
It is crucial to understand the details of your Moon sign to understand who you are and its influence on those around you. The moon’s sign could assist in identifying your most cherished desires, unearthing hidden talents and strengths within your own self, and providing you with the tools you need to develop with ease.
Astrology sees the Moon as an feminine symbol, which represents our shadows and our intuition. It governs our subconscious and emotional minds and influences how we behave in daily life. In addition, it’s frequently associated with mothers because it is a symbol of taking care and caring for other people.
If you are reading your lunar sign, an Astrologer will analyze the chart for aspects which are lines that connect the planets. They could represent conjunctions, trines, sextiles, squares and oppositions.
Your natal moon sign is the perfect place to get the details of your personal wants and needs, what brings you joy, and the primary motherly influences that you experience on your life. It also reveals how you receive and transmit information, and your relationship with the gods of love and money.
Astrology examines transits in terms of the movement of the planets. They are akin to the moment in time planets in charts for events, entity or person (the birth chart).
The faster-moving planets such as Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars move through the zodiac signs within about an hour; Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto pass over similar degrees multiple times. This could significantly increase the validity of a particular transit such as Jupiter crosses all degrees three times while Saturn only at least once.
Speedier-moving planets might not be as important in most people’s lives as slower-moving ones, however they are still important elements of a natal chart , referred in transits.
Astrologers pay attention to changes in signs, houses and the chart for interpreting planet transits. In general, an orb of one degree is taken during a transit; then observations are made for a further 3 or 5 degrees depending on how long the aspect will take to be precise and the strength of the aspect leading up to the point at which it is.
If the transiting Sun, Moon or personal planet makes an important aspect to a natal planet, angle or particular point, it puts the stage for the cycle to move forward and may signify a significant turning point in a spiritual or psychological issue or life-changing occasion. It can also influence your identity and being sensitive to the other person’s feelings or moods.
For instance, if the Moon is in square Saturn within your chart of birth, it could signify emotional repression or anxiety. However, when this aspect is made by another planet that represents a shift of self perception as well as an end to these patterns, and fresh method of living.
Astrologers employ the secondary motions (or secondary movements) for interpreting your chart. These slow changes can signal changes in personality emotional growth, the areas of karmic focus and noteworthy accomplishments that souls have worked toward throughout this lifetime.
Astrological positions are calculated using different techniques. The most commonly used method is called using the “day-for-a-year” technique, in where astrologers use a formula to compare the day following birth to one year of life. Another approach that is widely used relies on solar arc directions Astronomers measure their distances between progressed Sun and natal Sun, then add this distance in degrees to the other planets and points.
These methods offer a way to observe the growth of your personal identity in time, and serve as a base to make predictions. For instance If Venus changes from Taurus into Gemini it could be that you are more attracted to mental connections than physical ones. You may also opt to change jobs and look into new possibilities.
Other important aspects to look for in a chart that is progressing include those formed through those of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars. These planets may represent your sense of self-identity and your way of expressing yourself. In the event that any are anaretic (in an upcoming sign or moving at a slow pace) This could mean something important for you.
Other planetary positions to consider in a progressed chart comprise the ascendant midheaven , and career point. They represent a person’s self-image and ambitions, as well as personal objectives and are often the most influential points on the chart. In addition, they reveal how one’s self-image has changed in size, developed and changed throughout time.
Manifestation is the practice of applying a positive mental attitude to help your dreams come real. It is often a matter of the use of affirmations, meditation, prayer as well as other practices of spirituality. It can be used to achieve numerous goals like financial success and finding love.
However, manifesting can be accompanied by it’s own set of problems and challenges. Mental health professionals believe that manifestation can be harmful or even dangerous for some people.
Dr. Ng, a psychologist at the University of California-San Fransisco, notes that manifesting can be used as a way to get away from the past or current situation. Patients suffering from depression or anxiety might feel manifesting as a distraction from these issues, she says.
Hokemeyer stresses the positives of manifesting, especially for those who need a sense of control in their lives. When they manifest something new – like changing careers – people can feel like they’re making progress , and also have an inner sense of self-awareness Hokemeyer states.
Hokemeyer emphasizes that manifesting is an effective strategy for goal-setting, which gives people an opportunity to control their future. Hokemeyer adds that manifesting could be beneficial when it comes to therapeutic settings for those suffering from trauma or other mental health problems.
When it comes to astrology and manifesting, there are some basic guidelines all practitioners should follow. Start by identifying your objective and make it clear what you want to achieve. Identify any obstacles standing in your way of reaching it, then take steps to conquer these obstacles. It’s also essential to feel grateful for the blessings that come your through. | <urn:uuid:f2ba47b7-78b6-469a-bc43-600fb42591a0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ianfisheronline.com/where-to-read-moon-knight-for-free/ | 2023-09-28T17:02:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.94879 | 1,806 |
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and its receptor have been implicated as a key mediator in the pathophysiology of migraine. Thus, erenumab, a monoclonal antibody antagonist of the CGRP receptor, administered as a once monthly dose of 70 or 140 mg has been approved for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Due to the species specificity of erenumab, the cynomolgus monkey was used in the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology studies to support the clinical program. There were no effects of erenumab on platelets in vitro (by binding, activation or phagocytosis assays). Specific staining of human tissues with erenumab did not indicated any off-target binding. There were no erenumab-related findings in a cardiovascular safety pharmacology study in cynomolgus monkeys or in vitro in human isolated coronary arteries. Repeat-dose toxicology studies conducted in cynomolgus monkeys at dose levels up to 225 mg/kg (1 month) or up to 150 mg/kg (up to 6 months) with twice weekly subcutaneous (SC) doses showed no evidence of erenumab-mediated adverse toxicity. There were no effects on pregnancy, embryo-fetal or postnatal growth and development in an enhanced pre-postnatal development study in the cynomolgus monkey. There was evidence of placental transfer of erenumab based on measurable serum concentrations in the infants up to 3 months post birth. The maternal and developmental no-observed-effect level (NOEL) was the highest dose tested (50 mg/kg SC Q2W). These nonclinical data in total indicate no safety signal of concern to date and provide adequate margins of exposure between the observed safe doses in animals and clinical dose levels. | <urn:uuid:6dc21a59-97e1-43da-bc97-45659e503e46> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.iasp-pain.org/publications/pain-research-forum/papers-of-the-week/paper/116373-nonclinical-safety-evaluation-erenumab-cgrp-receptor-inhibitor-prevention-migraine/ | 2023-09-28T17:54:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.933576 | 384 |
A product is divided into features, which are essential to users. iceScrum gathers features in the backlog and can prioritize them. Then, you can easily associate stories to features.
Each feature represents a part of the project, it can be of any kind. Features regroup the stories among them regarding their type or origin. Each feature is often given a unique colour and each story associated to a feature get its colour. Thanks to this very effective visual marker you can see instantly if you are concerned by a story or not.
Each story represents an idea, (a piece?) of the project. Each idea is first submitted to the team in the sandbox. If it is acknowledged as a valuable idea for the project by the PO or the Scrum Master it goes to another “box” called The Product Backlog.
A story is generally a large idea. Therefore it has to be distributed in various tasks. All tasks should be compulsory to achieve the goal of a story, and so they must be all done before a Story is declared finished and delivered to the P.O. (client?) | <urn:uuid:bb4e7052-81f2-4e88-bf95-c7581e1d366d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.icescrum.com/documentation/scrum-item-breakdown-r6/ | 2023-09-28T18:27:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.961213 | 233 |
There isn’t a denying the fact that any mode of entertainment is a part of flourishing deserves, hardihood and intellectuals in people as they create adequate humors with an intensive irritability. The only problem in truth is that there is not sufficient spectacular groundbreaking movies and stage performances to saturate the market and hold dvd gross sales and ticket sales up. It takes an unlimited amount of inventive output and a few luck to give you something that is simply outrageous enough to captivate audiences for generations and not be forgotten among the many stacks of okay and semi-respectable formulation motion pictures.
Specifically I am considering the future of movies, which I believe is swiftly going the best way of traditional theater; contracting, changing into a niche, and falling out of the main stream. The air conditioned malls and the movie theatres also provide a welcome relief from the scorching Delhi heat and the temptation is just too robust on a summer afternoon to easily slide into movie corridor and luxuriate in any motion pictures in Delhi.
Too many instances, entertainment for an event is delegated to one person or a large committee with out ever discovering out if the company will prefer it. After you have decided what type of entertainment you have an interest in, the following step is to discover a respected entertainment firm, who books all kinds of skilled caliber acts.
eight. There may be now a rising development of a theater-restaurant idea that offers sit-down dinner theaters that double as restaurants so moviegoers can get pleasure from a meal while watching a movie. In fact, should you begin going to different occasions, you may see some poor entertainment, too.
Not solely will it allow your guests to take pleasure in themselves more totally, it might also make your occasion memorable. 6. Displacement – In non participative and passive forms of entertainment, people tend to escape from reality and displace their emotions from real individuals to characters in movies. | <urn:uuid:4a45c73b-b1b5-424a-9b72-2a832398e21c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ichikoaoba.info/channel24-co-za.html | 2023-09-28T17:22:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.937038 | 392 |
The International Journal
of Not-for-Profit Law
Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2005
By Thomas Silk and Rosemary Fei*
On September 29, 2004, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law SB 1262, the Nonprofit Integrity Act of 2004. Sponsored by Attorney General Bill Lockyer and carried by Senator Byron Sher (D-Palo Alto), SB 1262, as it finally emerged after extensive amendments, addresses two broad areas of nonprofit activity: governance of charitable organizations and fundraising by or on behalf of charitable organizations. The Act took effect January 1, 2005.
The first part of this article explains the governance provisions of the Act: the requirements for financial audits, for audit committees, for public disclosure of audited statements, and for review and approval by the board of directors of the compensation paid to the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer of the charitable organization.
The second part considers the Act’s extensive charitable fundraising provisions. The Act requires charitable organizations to enter into written contracts containing mandatory terms and conditions for every charitable fundraising event where a commercial fundraiser is used. The Act requires charitable organizations to exercise control over fundraising activities conducted for them. The Act imposes on each commercial fundraiser highly detailed requirements for prompt deposit of charitable funds in a bank account in the name of, and controlled by, the beneficiary charitable organization. The Act sets forth twelve prohibited acts in the planning and execution of fundraising by the charitable organization and others, and it gives charitable organizations extensive rights to cancel or void contracts with commercial fundraisers and fundraising counsel.
If you are a manager or director of a California charitable organization or a foreign charitable organization conducting activities or holding property in California, we urge you to give careful attention to the Act and to the significant changes it makes in governance and charitable fundraising rules, so your charitable organization can prepare to meet the challenges posed by the many new provisions of the Act.
The Act requires certain charities to prepare annual financial statements audited by independent certified public accountants.
The charities subject to this new requirement are those charitable corporations, unincorporated associations, and charitable trusts required to file reports with the Attorney General. This includes foreign corporations doing business or holding property in California for charitable purposes. On the other hand, educational institutions, hospitals, cemeteries, and religious organizations are exempt from the obligation to file reports with the Attorney General and, therefore, are not subject to either this mandatory audit requirement, or to the requirements for audit committees and for public disclosure of audited statements discussed below.
The mandatory audit requirement applies to some but not all charitable organizations subject to the Act. Only a charitable organization that receives or accrues in any fiscal year gross revenues of $2 million or more must meet the audit requirement. Grant or contract income from the government is not included in the charitable organization’s gross revenue so long as the governmental entity requires an accounting of those funds.
The financial audit must be performed by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. If the audit firm also performs non-audit functions for the charity, the firm and its auditors must conform to the standards for auditor independence set forth in the Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the U.S. (the Yellow Book, accessible online at https://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm). The Attorney General, however, may prescribe standards for auditor independence different from those in the Yellow Book.
Public Disclosure of Audited Statements
Audited statements (those required by the Act, as well as those prepared by charitable organizations required to file reports with the Attorney General, even if not required by the Act) must be made available for inspection by the Attorney General and the general public within nine months after the close of the fiscal year to which the statements relate. The Act adopts the same rules for public disclosure already applicable to IRS Form 990. Thus, audited statements must be made available to the public for a period of three years, both (1) at the charitable organization’s principal and any regional or district office during regular business hours, and (2) by mailing a copy to any person who so requests in person or in writing; or, alternatively, by posting the audited statements on the charitable organization’s website.
With regard to those charities required by the Act to prepare annual audited financial statements as described above, the Act also provides that charities in corporate form – including charitable corporations incorporated outside California but required to register with California’s Attorney General – must appoint an audit committee. The committee must be appointed by the board of directors.
The audit committee may include non-board members. While it may include members of the finance committee, the chair of the audit committee may not be a member of the finance committee, and members of the finance committee must constitute less than half of the audit committee.
The audit committee may not include any member of the staff, including top management, or any person who has a material financial interest in any entity doing business with the charitable organization.
If audit committee members are paid, they may not receive compensation in excess of the amounts received, if any, by members of the board of directors for service on the board.
Five duties of the audit committee are spelled out in the Act. Audit committees (1) shall recommend to the board of directors the retention and termination of the independent auditor, (2) may negotiate the compensation of the auditor on behalf of the board, (3) shall confer with the auditor to satisfy the committee members that the financial affairs of the charitable organization are in order, (4) shall review and determine whether to accept the audit, and (5) shall approve performance of any non-audit services to be provided by the auditing firm.
The Act provides that compensation, including benefits, of two officers (the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer) must be reviewed and approved by the board of directors or an authorized committee of a charitable corporation or unincorporated association, or by the trustee or trustees of a charitable trust. The approving body must determine that the compensation is just and reasonable.
Review and approval must occur when the officer is hired, when the term of employment of the officer is renewed or extended, and when the compensation package is modified, unless the modification applies to substantially all employees.
Commercial Fundraiser and Fundraising Counsel: Definitions
We have included here abbreviated definitions of commercial fundraiser and fundraising counsel, even though they have been part of the law and are not newly introduced by the Act, to make more understandable our discussion of the Act below.
Commercial Fundraiser. A commercial fundraiser for charitable purposes is defined as any individual, corporation, or other legal entity that for compensation does any of the following :
- Solicits funds, assets, or property in California for charitable purposes.
- As a result of a solicitation of funds, assets, or property in California for charitable purposes, receives or controls funds, assets, or property solicited for charitable purposes.
- Employs, procures, or engages any compensated person to solicit or control funds, assets, or property for charitable purposes.
Note that commercial fundraiser does not include an employee or trustee of a charitable organization, among others.
Fundraising Counsel. A fundraising counsel for charitable purposes is defined as any person who is described by all of the following :
- For compensation plans, manages, advises, counsels, consults, or prepares material for, or with respect to, the solicitation in California of funds, assets, or property for charitable purposes.
- Does not solicit funds, assets, or property for charitable purposes.
- Does not receive or control funds, assets, or property solicited for charitable purposes in California.
- Does not employ, procure, or engage any compensated person to solicit, receive, or control funds, assets, or property for charitable purposes.
Note that fundraising counseldoes not include an attorney, or an employee or trustee of a charitable organization, among others.
Charitable Organizations: Control over Fundraising
The Act makes plain that charitable organizations must “establish and exercise control,” not only over their own fundraising activities, but over fundraising activities conducted by others for their benefit. That control must include approval of all written contracts, and the charitable organization must assure that fundraising activities are conducted without coercion of potential donors.
A charitable organization may not contract with any commercial fundraiser unless that fundraiser has registered as required with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts (“Registry”), nor may charity A raise funds for charity B unless charity B is registered as required.
Charitable Organizations: Misrepresentations
Charitable organizations (and commercial fundraisers) may not misrepresent the purpose of the charitable organization or the nature or purpose or beneficiary of a solicitation. Misrepresentation may be established by word, by conduct, or by failure to disclose a material fact.
Charitable Organizations, Commercial Fundraisers, and Fundraising Counsel: Prohibitions
The Act sets forth twelve prohibited acts and practices in the planning, conduct, or execution of any charitable solicitation or sales promotion. The prohibitions apply to, according to the Act, “regardless of injury” :
- Operating in violation of this Act or order of the Attorney General, or after registration is no long valid.
- Engaging in fraud or using any unfair or deceptive act or practice that creates a likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding.
- Using any name or any other representation that misleads a reasonable person as to the identity of the charitable beneficiary.
- Misrepresenting or misleading anyone to believe that the beneficiary of a solicitation or sales promotion is a charitable organization when it is not.
- Misrepresenting or misleading anyone to believe that another person sponsors, endorses, or approves a charitable solicitation or sales promotion when that person has not given consent in writing to the use of the person’s name.
- Misrepresenting or misleading anyone to believe that goods or services have endorsement, sponsorship, approval, characteristics, ingredients, uses, qualities, or benefits that they do not have, or that any person has any endorsement, sponsorship, approval, status, or affiliation that the person does not have.
- Exploiting registration required by law to imply endorsement or approval by the Attorney General.
- Representing that a charitable organization will receive more than the amount reasonably estimated.
- Distributing or offering to distribute – in connection with charitable solicitations by commercial fundraisers for police, fire, and other public safety personnel – membership cards or stickers, emblems, plates, or other items that could be used for display on a motor vehicle and that suggest affiliation with or endorsement by any public safety personnel or group.
- Soliciting for advertising related to a charitable purpose to appear in a for-profit publication without making, at the time of solicitation, these disclosures: (a) the publication is for-profit, (b) the name of the solicitor and the fact that the solicitor is a professional solicitor, and (c) the publication is not affiliated with any charitable organization.
- Representing that any part of contributions solicited by charity A will be given to charity B unless charity B has agreed in writing prior to the solicitation to the use of its name.
- Representing that tickets to events will be donated for use by another unless certain requirements are met to prevent abuse.
Commercial Fundraisers: Constructive Trustee
The Act makes all commercial fundraisers constructive trustees as to all funds collected pursuant to solicitations for charitable purposes, and it requires the fundraiser to account to the Attorney General for all funds. The Act subjects the fundraiser to the Attorney General’s supervision and enforcement over charitable funds to the same extent as a trustee for charitable purposes.
Commercial Fundraisers: Notice to Attorney General
Current law requires that a commercial fundraiser for charitable purposes must register with the Registry. The Act adds the requirement that before beginning any charitable solicitation, a commercial fundraiser must also file a notice with the Registry setting forth information identifying the fundraiser and the charitable organization, the fundraising methods to be used, the dates when fundraising will begin and end under the contract, and identifying information about the person responsible for directing and supervising the work of the fundraiser.
The notice must be filed not less than 10 days before the beginning of each solicitation campaign, event, or service, except for solicitations to aid victims of emergency hardship or disasters, in which case the notice must be filed not later than when the solicitation begins.
Commercial Fundraisers: Misrepresentations
Commercial fundraisers (and charitable organizations) may not misrepresent the purpose of the charitable organization or the nature, purpose, or beneficiary of a solicitation. Misrepresentation may be established by word, conduct, or failure to disclose a material fact.
Commercial Fundraisers: Deposit of Contributions
For each contribution in the control or custody of a commercial fundraiser, the Act requires the fundraiser, within five working days of receipt, (1) to deposit the contribution in an account in a bank or other federally insured financial institution solely in the name of the charitable organization and over which the beneficiary charitable organization has the sole right of withdrawal, or (2) to deliver the contribution to the charitable organization in person, by Express Mail, or by another method providing for overnight delivery.
Commercial Fundraisers: Contracts with Charitable Organizations
The Act requires that a commercial fundraiser and a charitable organization must enter into a written contract for each solicitation campaign, event, or service. The contract must be signed by an authorized contracting officer for the commercial fundraiser and by an official authorized to sign by the charitable organization’s governing body. The mandatory provisions of the contract, which may be inspected by the Attorney General, include:
- A statement of the charitable purpose of the fundraiser.
- A statement of the “respective obligations” of the commercial fundraiser and the charitable organization.
- If the fundraiser is to be paid a fixed fee, the contract must state the fee and provide a good faith estimate of what percentage the fee will be of total contributions, disclosing the assumptions on which the estimate is based, which must reflect all relevant facts known to the fundraiser.
- If the fundraiser is to be paid a percentage fee, a statement of the percentage of total contributions that will be remitted to or retained by the charitable organization or, if the sale of goods is involved, the percentage of the sales price remitted to or retained by the charitable organization. In determining the percentage, the fundraiser’s fee, as well as any other amounts the charitable organization is required to pay as fundraising costs, must be subtracted from contributions and sales receipts received.
- The starting and ending dates of the contract and the date solicitation activity will begin in California.
- The contract must require the fundraiser to handle contributions in accordance with the Act’s requirements (discussed above) on the deposit or delivery of funds to the charity.
- A statement that the charitable organization shall exercise control and approval over the content and frequency of any solicitation.
- If the fundraiser proposes to pay any person or legal entity, in cash or in kind, to attend, sponsor, approve, or endorse a charity event, the maximum dollar amount of those payments must be stated.
The contract must also contain three distinct provisions relating to cancellation of the contract. First, the contract must allow the charitable organization to cancel the contract without cost, penalty, or liability for 10 days after signing, by giving written notice in a specified manner. Any funds collected by the fundraiser after notice of cancellation shall be held in trust for the benefit of the charitable organization without deduction for costs or expenses. Second, the contract must permit a charitable organization to terminate the contract on 30 days’ written notice to the fundraiser, effective five days after the notice is mailed. The charitable organization remains liable for the fundraiser’s services during the 30-day period. Third, the contract must provide that, after the initial 10-day cancellation period, the charitable organization may terminate the contract at any time by giving written notice, without payment of any kind to the fundraiser, if (1) the fundraiser makes material misrepresentations in solicitations or about the charitable organization, (2) the charitable organization learns that the fundraiser or its agents have been convicted of a crime punishable as a misdemeanor or felony, arising from charitable solicitation, or (3) the fundraiser otherwise conducts fundraising activities that cause or could cause “public disparagement of the charitable organization’s good name or good will.”
Commercial Fundraisers: Prohibitions
A commercial fundraiser for charitable purposes may not solicit in California on behalf of a charitable organization unless the organization has registered with the Registry or is exempt from such registration.
No person may act as a commercial fundraiser if that person (or any officer or director of that person’s business or any person with a controlling interest in the business or any person employed or paid to solicit funds by the fundraiser) has been convicted in state or federal court of a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor or felony, arising from the conduct of charitable solicitation.
Commercial Fundraisers: Record Retention
Commercial fundraisers must maintain, for at least 10 years, two categories of records: (1) solicitation campaign records, including donor information, revenue and expense data, the names and addresses of employees, and the name and number of each bank or other account in which funds were deposited by the fundraiser, and (2) ticket sale records for charitable events, including the number of tickets purchased and donated by each contributor and a list of all organizations receiving donated tickets for use by others.
Fundraising Counsel: Notice to Attorney General
Current law requires that fundraising counsel must register with the Registry. The Act adds a requirement that before performing any services for a charitable organization, fundraising counsel must also file a notice with the Registry, not less than 10 working days before services start. The notice must include the name and address of fundraising counsel and of the charitable organization, and the dates when the performance of services begins and ends.
Fundraising Counsel: Contracts with Charitable Organizations
The Act also makes clear that there must be a written contract between the fundraising counsel and the charitable organization for each service to be performed. The contract must be signed by the authorized contracting officer for fundraising counsel and by an official who is authorized to sign by the governing body of the charitable organization. Current law sets forth extensive provisions that must be included in the contract.
The contract must also contain two distinct provisions relating to cancellation of the contract. First, the contract must allow the charitable organization to cancel the contract without cost, penalty, or liability for the first 10 days after signing, by giving written notice in a specified manner. Second, the contract must permit the charitable organization to terminate the contract on 30 days’ written notice to fundraising counsel. The notice is effective five days after the date of mailing; termination is effective 30 days after that. The charitable organization is liable for the services of fundraising counsel up to the effective date of termination.
Charitable Organizations: Right to Cancel or Void Contracts with Commercial Fundraisers or Fundraising Counsel
Contract cancellation rights of charitable organizations are addressed twice in the Act. First, they appear as mandatory provisions of contracts between charitable organizations and commercial fundraisers or fundraising counsel, as discussed earlier. Second, they appear as separate rights, entirely apart from the terms of any contract. Thus, even if contracts fail to spell out the required rights of cancellation, the Act provides that charitable organizations nevertheless have those rights by law. The Act also provides that charitable organizations may void contracts with commercial fundraisers or fundraising counsel if they are not properly registered. Finally, whenever a charitable organization cancels a contract, it must mail a duplicate copy of the notice of cancellation to the Registry.
Commercial Fundraisers and Fundraising Counsel: Registration Requirements
Similarly, the Act addresses registration with the Registry from three distinct perspectives: (1) as a requirement of commercial fundraisers and fundraising counsel, (2) as a prohibition on charitable organizations, barring them from contracting with a commercial fundraiser or fundraising counsel if not registered as required, and (3) as a remedy for charitable organizations, allowing them to void contracts with commercial fundraisers and fundraising counsel if not properly registered, as discussed above.
* Thomas Silk and Rosemary Fei practice law with Silk, Adler & Colvin, a San Francisco firm specializing in the law of nonprofit organizations. Mr. Silk is the editor of Philanthropy and Law in Asia (1999), and he has contributed chapters to Serving Many Masters: The Challenges of Corporate Philanthropy (2003) and The Jossey-Bass Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (2004).
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If you have just undergone surgery and are starting to think about your diet and exercise habits, it can be challenging to find the motivation for healthy living. However, undergoing surgery is an excellent opportunity to start fresh with new healthy habits! In this article, we will share some tips on creating healthy habits and how to heal fast from surgery.
How to Heal Fast from Surgery: 4 Tips
1. Eat healthy foods
Make small changes to your diet that you can maintain long-term. For example, if you used to eat fast food and soda before surgery, don’t go cold turkey for healthy eating after surgery. It is alright for the first few weeks post-surgery but reevaluate what foods are in your daily life in a month or so and begin cutting them out one by one until you have only the healthiest options left available. As far as exercise goes, try taking walks around your neighborhood every day for fifteen minutes at a time – this will help keep up with any physical activity goals that were interrupted due to recovery from surgery! If possible, consider using meal delivery services such as GrubHub or UberEats to make healthy eating easier.
2. Start with small exercises daily
Exercise is essential for physical and emotional well-being, but it can be challenging to get motivated when you’re just starting. Don’t give up if this sounds like an issue that concerns you after surgery! Instead, try doing some simple exercises at home or in your office before heading off to work each morning – pushups are a great option because they only require the floor (or desk). As far as exercise goes, try taking walks around your neighborhood every day for fifteen minutes at a time – this will help keep up with any physical activity goals that were interrupted due to recovery from surgery!
3. Remember your finances
I know what you’re thinking—what do finances have to do with how to heal fast from surgery? Finances are just as crucial after surgery as they were before. You may not think about money much when you’re focused on recovery, but it is still something to keep in mind. Try not to go out and spend a lot of unnecessary money the moment you get home from the hospital – this will only lead to unhealthy financial habits down the road! Instead, take your time coming up with a budget that fits into your new life without putting too large of a strain on yourself or those around you. In some cases, people undergo even more expenses due to mistakes by doctors; when this happens, remember you can build a case with reliable medical malpractice attorneys by your side. Your finances have an enormous impact on your peace of mind and recovery after surgery.
4. Stick to your sleeping routine
Sleeping is a big part of good health, and recovering from surgery often means that the sleep schedule has been disrupted. It can be challenging to get back into your old habits, especially since you could be taking various medications which affect how long you stay awake at night or how soundly you rest. When it comes to sleeping, try going with a similar routine before surgery for those first few nights home – this will help ensure that your body gets enough rest even if there are some disturbances in the beginning because sometimes surgeries interrupt people’s regular days/nights right away!
Conclusion: How to Heal Fast from Surgery
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What are the best penny stocks for UK traders and investors to watch?
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What is a penny stock?
A penny stock is a unit of common stock that trades with a low share price: below £1 in the UK and below $5 in the US. They’re also referred to as penny shares. The companies will also have a lower market cap: under £100 million in the UK and under $300 million in the US.
These stocks are regarded as a more speculative investment because they’re geared for growth, with many penny companies yet to generate noteworthy income.
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Best UK penny stocks to watch
These are not necessarily the best performing penny stocks, with several having seen their share prices decline over the past year. This list shouldn’t be construed as financial advice.
Many of these penny stocks have been hit by the wider market downturn since the start of 2022. However, while their share prices may have fallen in recent months, this is not necessarily a reflection of their true value.
However, with interest rates rising, it is true that growth is becoming more expensive, increasing the risk of investing in many penny stocks. Those on this list could well see further falls.
1. Ondo InsurTech (LON: ONDO)
Ondo InsurTech has developed the ‘LeakBot,’ a patented tech designed to dramatically reduce water damage, which should in turn significantly decrease insurance premiums and payouts.
It’s signed a go-to-market channel partnership to accelerate LeakBot deployment in North America with $3.25 billion WNS, as well as deals with leading companies in Denmark, Sweden, and New Zealand.
Most recently, ONDO signed an affiliate partnership agreement with Waterwise, giving it much wider UK exposure.
2. Shoe Zone (LON: SHOE)
Shoe Zone shares are up 29% over the past year to 239p. The budget-friendly penny share saw significant growth by dint of its value offering during the pandemic. To date, it’s sold nearly 17 million pairs of shoes at an average of just £12 per pair.
In May’s interim results, the company saw revenue rise by 7.9% to £75.4 million, and it held a net cash position of £12.9 million. In a more recent mini-update, SHOE informed investors that it saw 'particularly strong' demand in May and early June, supported by healthy orders for summer goods — while also seeing margins improve as container shipping costs fall.
It now expects to earn at least £10.5million in adjusted pre-tax profits for the 12 months ending 2 October.
3. Power Metal Resources (LON: POW)
Power Metal Resources is a multi-commodity project generator operating across the United States, Australia, and Africa. The company recently completed a placing to raise £2.7 million cornerstoned by Term Oil, a company controlled by Rick Rule.
The business seeks to acquire undervalued opportunities, and then add value through exploration and development. It then either vends out the asset to IPO, sells the asset, or enters a Joint Venture partnership.
As part of its diverse asset base, POW owns a sizeable portfolio of uranium properties in the Athabasca Basin in Canada, alongside a majority shareholding in Golden Metal Resources and a further shareholding in First Class Metals.
4. Harland and Wolff (LON: HARL)
Lat year, Harland & Wolff was awarded ‘preferred bidder’ status as part of a team effort for a £1.6 billion shipbuilding defence contract. With the contract now set in stone, PM Sunak has publicly visited the company on-site in Northern Ireland, and 2023 could be HARL's transformational year.
The company is also developing gas storage at Islandmagee which has shot up the political agenda - and it expects the ongoing judicial review concerning the project to end in its favour.
On the other hand, HARL shares have fallen sharply due to its cash and debt position. The company is currently in negotiations with lenders including UK Export Finance over long-term debt restructuring and further funding.
5. Savannah Resources (LON: SAV)
Savannah Resources is the 100% owner of the Barroso Lithium Project in Northern Portugal, widely considered to be Western Europe’s most significant spodumene lithium project.
Savannah’s updated scooping study results show ‘outstanding economics,’ including post-tax NPV of $953 million, IRR of 77% and a payback of just 1.3 years. It predicts life of mine revenue to be $4.2 billion, alongside EBITDA of $2.8 billion.
The project is scheduled to come online in mid-2026, but an initial $236 million of capex will need to be found. However, this may not be a problem as it recently completed a £6.5 million placing at almost no discount.
6. Abingdon Health (LON: ABDX)
Abingdon Health is becoming a popular penny share after launching its patented Salistick pregnancy test in partnership with Salignostics last quarter. The test is the first to use saliva rather than urine and there could be strong growth potential; 12.5 million pregnancy tests are used in the UK every year, while the global pregnancy test kits market is expected to reach $2.28 billion by 2028.
The company is selling the test directly and also through 400 Superdrug sites in addition to Superdrug.com. In a July trading update, Abingdon noted that FY23 revenue is expected to be 42% high year-over-year at circa £4 million.
7. Poolbeg Pharma (LON: POLB)
Poolbeg Pharma is working towards its first partnering transaction for flagship POLB001 after a recent successful human challenge study. It’s also developing two more promising treatments — POLB0002 for respiratory infections, and POLB003 for melioidosis.
Encouragingly, the company recently appointed Brendan Buckley as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Buckley has been an advisor since its founding and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Irish Medicines Board, chairing its Advisory Committee for Human Medicines.
8. Baron Oil (LON: BOIL)
Baron Oil owns two sizeable hydrocarbon assets, both of which are up for sale to the highest bidder. The first is UK-based Dunrobin which could see interest from UK-invested oil majors, though the windfall tax environment is making closing a favourable deal more complicated than it may have been only a couple of years ago.
The second is Chuditch, a promising East-Timor based field with a large recoverable resource confirmed by a Competent Person's Report. The field, having been independently analysed to verify prior internal results, will need significant infrastructure investment to get the gas out of the ground.
However, multiple oil majors are considering developing adjacent projects, so a buyout of the asset may be coming.
9. Blencowe Resources (LON: BRES)
Blencowe Resources' Orom-Cross project in Uganda is widely regarded as a potentially world-class graphite deposit. The company has sent multiple samples to China which have confirmed high quality potential product — and has passed a key project screening test set by the US International Development Finance Corporation to gain funding assistance to bring the project to production.
This would include DFC funding for 50% of its proposed Definitive Feasibility Study costs, but the company still needs to find a Joint Venture partner given that it estimates it will need £62 million to build a production plant.
10. OptiBiotix (LON: OPTI)
OptiBiotix operates in the progressive domain of biotechnological research, with a focus on the modulation of the human microbiome.
The company’s R&D approach leverages pharma-grade platforms specially targeted at the food and dietary supplement markets. Its extensive portfolio includes 65 patents across 17 families, 8 strain deposits, and more than 28 trademarks.
The current flagship is SweetBiotix — a patented sugar substitute which is classed as a dietary fibre and attached to several health benefits. The company signed a significant manufacturing agreement with a US partner in September 2020, guaranteeing annual milestones and royalties on sales with blue chip companies including Kellogg’s, Nestle, and Coca Cola.
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|Leverage means both profit and loss will still be magnified to value of the full trade – so you could gain or lose money faster than you’d expect||You may get back less than you put in because the value of shares can rise or fall|
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Risks and rewards of penny stocks
- The share prices of penny stocks can be volatile, either as a result of lower liquidity or because they are sensitive to news and market developments
- Penny stocks can turn into a huge success or an utter failure overnight: winning or losing one contract or the level of success of a new product, for example, can decide their future
- Many penny stocks have no track record and it is not uncommon for them to have no assets, operations or revenue
- Products and service offerings are often still in development and yet to be tested in the actual market
- News coverage and analysis of penny stocks is harder to come by compared to gaining insight into larger, more popular stocks
- Penny stock companies are more likely to raise equity from investors on an ongoing basis, as it gives the business a way of securing vital funds for growth if traditional lenders refuse to provide it
- When trading on penny stocks with us using spread bets or CFDs (but not with share dealing), you’ll do so using leverage. Leveraged trading comes with a high risk, as both profits and losses will be amplified. Always take steps to mitigate your trading risk.
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The vascular medical advisory board is a group of doctors with extensive experience in treating patients with vascular diseases within the Vascular Surgery Clinic. This highly specialized team consists of: vascular surgeons, invasive radiologists, angiologists, neurologists and internists – cardiologists. The medical advisory board makes customized decisions on further course of treatment of patients suffering from vascular diseases on the basis of previously performed diagnostics (CT angiography). The urgency of the indicated interventions in relation to the accommodation capacities of the institute is determined, and patients are included into relevant waiting lists. The vascular medical advisory board takes into consideration the treatment of patients who have already been admitted to our Institute for hospital treatment or who have been referred by the competent surgeon from the vascular outpatient unit of the Institute. Patients are informed about the decision made by the medical advisory board over the phone, soon after the adoption thereof. If further hospital treatment is required, the patient will be informed in a timely manner about the date of hospital admission and the required documentation. For all additional information, patients can contact competent vascular surgeons during their day spent in the outpatient unit. | <urn:uuid:e3d05179-f461-4232-9d73-fde6d1b0ce9e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ikvbd.com/en/for-patients/vascular-medical-advisory-board/ | 2023-09-28T18:01:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.956963 | 223 |
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement press release...
NEW YORK, NY - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) officers returned a suspect in a 20-year-old Mexican homicide case to Mexico. Officers from ICE ERO New York and San Antonio transferred custody of Arsenio Victor Balderas-Martinez, 52, to Mexican law enforcement authorities at the Laredo, Texas, port of entry, Tuesday, May 12.
In June 2000, a magistrate in Oaxaca, Mexico issued an arrest warrant for Balderas-Martinez, who is suspected in the March 6, 2000, shooting death of a family member. If convicted, Balderas-Martinez faces a sentence of 35 years in prison.
On Sept. 17, ERO’s Transnational Law Enforcement Operations Unit advised ERO New York that Balderas-Martinez, who illegally entered the United States at an unknown time and date, was a Mexican fugitive residing in the New York City Metropolitan area.
Deportation officers from ERO New York’s Violent Criminal Alien Section arrested Balderas-Martinez on Staten Island, New York, Dec. 3, and placed him into removal proceedings.
During March 3 immigration proceedings, an immigration judge in New York City, granted Balderas-Martinez a voluntary departure. Balderas-Martinez then waived his right to appeal, paving the way for his return to his home country to stand trial. ERO New York deportation officers, assisted by ERO’s San Antonio Field Office, escorted the suspect to the border before turning him over to Mexican authorities.
“This is a very serious crime that Balderas-Martinez is suspected of committing. He believed he could evade justice by fleeing Mexico and illegally entering the United States. That’s why returning him to his home country to stand trial is a great win for the immigration and criminal justice systems in the United States and Mexico,” said Thomas Decker, field office director for ICE ERO New York. “Foreign fugitives who think they can hide in the United States to skirt justice in their home countries should know that they will find no refuge here. ICE ERO will continue to work with our domestic and international partners to bring them to justice and keep our communities safe." | <urn:uuid:dabe4f8f-e0da-4fb0-8f52-251417e42238> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.illegalaliencrimereport.com/post/illegal-alien-wanted-for-murder-in-mexico-had-been-living-in-new-york-for-20-years | 2023-09-28T18:04:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.940077 | 483 |
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Two more review items arrived at ImagiNERDing HQ!
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This is a collection of 100 collectible postcards that are completely gorgeous. The set is made up of concept art and frames from Disney’s golden age of animation (1937-1961).
Aaron Goldberg’s new book looks promising. Not many people have covered the troubles that Disney has run into without coming off as having an agenda. David Koenig’s books (Mouse Tales and Realityland) are great examples of writing about the the Disney theme park experience without being too negative or condemning, especially the legal battles.
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Puligny-Montrachet 2001, Domaine Leflaive
We tasted the Domaine Leflaive Puligny 2004 recently and found it impressive but young and throwing off its cloak of oak. How about a half-bottle of the Puligny 2001? The typical medium yellow colour shows significantly more depth than the more steely 2004. Initially the nose is potent but one dimensional: buttery, consistent, persistent. Becomes more nutty with hints of marzipan. The nose is savoury and lactic with no real fruit on offer. On the palate this Puligny delivers, it is weighty, rich, a little spciy (nutmeg), and rounded. Its a quality wine without impressing or exciting. | <urn:uuid:987cfc29-eeec-4cbf-ba0d-7385595bba78> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.imbibersguide.com/2007/12/puligny-montrachet-2001-domaine.html | 2023-09-28T17:52:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.896756 | 157 |
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