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The Law Offices of George T. Bochanis help people impacted by the negligence of others. Our practice areas include personal injury, work injuries, car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, pedestrian injuries, defective products, uninsured motorists, & injuries to children. No recovery, no fee.
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When you begin working for a new company, you may be required to provide them with a considerable amount of personal information. However, the last thing you expect is for this information to be compromised in a data breach! If this occurs, you may not know how to proceed or if your employer is liable. You’ll want to keep reading to discover how a California identity theft victim lawyer can help you hold your employer responsible for failure to secure your information.
Does an Employer Have to Protect Employee Data?
When you give company information, whether as a consumer or employee, the company is responsible for protecting that information. Unfortunately, you may need to provide a considerable amount of sensitive information to your employer for tax purposes. This includes your full name, address, banking information, and social security number. If a data breach occurs and this information is compromised, you can become a victim of identity theft.
Generally, you may find that data breaches occur in two ways. The first is usually non-malicious and occurs when an unauthorized employee accesses information. These are typically remedied easily, and, in most cases, no information is compromised. However, because an unauthorized party accessed the data, it is still considered a breach.
However, malicious attacks do happen. These occur when a hacker outside of the company accesses the information. Generally, the party will steal these details to sell on the dark web for others to purchase for nefarious reasons.
What Can I Do if My Company Is Responsible for a Data Breach Involving My Information?
Many are unaware they can seek financial compensation for damages when their employer is responsible for a data breach. Generally, you’ll find that you can pursue one of two avenues when filing a lawsuit. The first is for negligence. When a company obtains sensitive information, it is the responsibility of the company to ensure the security systems are sufficient and up to date. If the security measures are inadequate and a hacker can access this information, the company can be held liable for negligence.
On the other hand, you may be able to sue your employer for a breach of contract. If it was written that any information collected will be protected, but a breach occurs and your data is compromised, you can sue your employer for a contract violation.
By filing a lawsuit, you can fight to receive compensation for any financial damages incurred, as well as non-economic damages like emotional distress resulting from knowing you could be or have been a victim of identity theft.
At Loker Law, we understand how complex and unnerving a data breach can be. As such, we’re dedicated to helping you through these complicated times. We will fight for the justice you deserve when a current or former employer is responsible for a breach of your sensitive information. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you. | <urn:uuid:6c899529-9a7e-4580-98a8-0d86b7a11027> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.loker.law/blog/is-an-employer-responsible-for-protecting-a-workers-data/ | 2023-09-28T18:31:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.947072 | 575 |
If you are someone who is having serious financial or legal issues because you either had your identity stolen or you are being harassed by debt collection agencies, the time to take action is now. Fortunately, our firm is here to help, and you can depend on an experienced Ventura County, California consumer attorney right here at our legal team to fight for you and help you regain control of your life. Read on and contact Loker Law, APC today to schedule your free initial consultation with our firm.
Ventura County, California Consumer Attorney | Here to Fight for Your Rights
Loker Law, APC is significantly experienced in helping consumers who’ve incurred financial and legal difficulties along the way. We know that when an identity is stolen, or letters/phone calls of significant debts allegedly owed pile up, life can get very stressful, very quickly. No matter your situation, if you find yourself in trouble financially or with regard to the security of your identity, you can rely on our firm to effectively fight for you.
Our Legal Services
Our Ventura County, California consumer attorney has dedicated his legal career to being a staunch advocate for clients facing various consumer-related issues, including the following:
Our Identity Theft Services
Most of us would like to believe that our sensitive and private information will be kept private. Unfortunately, because we live in a time where a significant portion of this data is stored online, it makes it vulnerable to hackers, scammers, and other types of cybercriminals. Added to this, old-fashioned pickpockets and others still exist, who may simply steal your credit card from your person and use it to make fraudulent purchases. Our firm helps clients facing the following types of identity theft:
- Domestic Identity Theft
- Digital Signature Fraud
- Senior Identity Theft
- Unauthorized ATM Charges
- Unauthorized Bank Transfers
- Unauthorized Credit Card Transactions
Debt Collection Harassment & Debt Collection Defense
Debt collectors will do anything to get what they believe they are owed, including persistent harassment. If you are being harassed to pay off debts, you should understand that you do have rights, and there are statutes designed to protect consumers. Our firm understands these statutes and can use them to your benefit.
Contact a Ventura County, California Consumer Attorney
The bottom line is that our firm truly cares about your future. We protect consumers throughout the state of California, and we are here to protect you as well. Contact Loker Law, APC today to schedule your free initial consultation with our legal team. | <urn:uuid:67a5406b-8fba-404f-a438-cce46da7bc9f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.loker.law/consumer-attorney-ventura-county-california/ | 2023-09-28T17:44:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.952753 | 515 |
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The Town Manager's Office is ONLY responsible for the filing of your claim and has no further involvement once it is forwarded to the Town's Insurer, MIIA.
MIIA requires sufficient time to complete an investigation of your claim. Compensation is paid only if the Town of Longmeadow is found liable. Liability is based on whether the Town knew of the pothole before your accident and failed to fix it in a reasonable amount of time. A reasonable amount of time varies based on number of factors including the number of potholes, weather and availability of equipment, materials and personnel.
To preserve your rights, if the Town does NOT pay your claim, you may pursue your matter in the appropriate state court within three (3) years from the date of the incident.
Fill out the form below If you incurred damages or injuries caused by roadway and sidewalk defects or potholes within town limits and are seeking a reimbursement or were involved in a collision with a vehicle owned or leased by the town, please follow the procedure outlined below. Note: All claims for sidewalk, roadway or pothole incidents MUST be filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the incident.
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You, your family, and friends are invited to a delightful way of celebrating New Year's Eve!
Festivities begin at 9 p.m. You are welcome to come for part or all of the evening.
9:00pm: Repentance and Renewal Service: Letting go of last year's mistakes and renewing our committment to living healthier and more peacefully in 2016. (chanting, meditation, bows, dharma talk)
10:30pm: Community and celebrating: light food and snacks, tea and beverages, games and fellowship
11:45pm: Chanting for Peace: Chanting to begin before and continue over the passing of the old year into the new year. 108 bell strikes will begin at Midnight.
Suggested donation: $10.00
Photo Credit: Morgan Levy
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I am an Eduational Psychologist, graphic designer, collage artist and workshop facilitator. I studied 'Peace studies and Conflict Resolution' at The Nizhoni Institute under the great visionary teacher, Chris Griscom, in New Mexico. This amazing adventure lead me to explore the wisdom and social psychology of the Native Amerians through known shamanic teachers such as Michael Harner, Sandra Ingerman and Foster Perry - but also through local native shamans in New Mexico and California.
I teach all levels of creative business storytelling. Enabling online entrepreneurs to create and expand a sustainable business for an international and multi-cultural audience. My expertise is vast and complex as it includes everything from: coaching, teaching, graphic design, blog marketing, creative storytelling, all the tech and how-to as well as creativity and psychology.
I am, as you might have guessed, a cultural gypsy. I grew up in Scandinavia, went to High School and college in the US (yes, I'm a proud Kansas girl), studied the 'Reggia Emilia Art Method' in Florence, Italy and called Thailand home for a while too. However, the beautiful Australia is my home. I feel very lucky because I grew up in such a cultural complex way, that I became connected to a whole tapestry of cultures and artistic storytelling. I am indeed a product of all these beautiful cultures and the generousity of their love, wisdom and friendship. If you show up as a friend, you will realise that the whole world is your friend. And to me, strangers are just friends I haven't met yet.
My first book The Hidden Camino: A spiritual journey into the heart of the pilgrimage, where nothing is as it first seems was featured at the Byron Bay Writers Festival and went on to become a bestseller. I reseached women's position in European history between the mid 1990's and 2019 through the eyes of narrative psychology and Socal Constructionism. My research was based to extensive travelling off the beaten track across Europe. You can learn more about my book and research here. The Hidden Camino opened the door into my highly popular and loved blog about herstory. You can still read a collection it here.
To me, creative and soulful explorative storytelling is essential for our collective human journey forward. The essence of my work is helping people find their connected, empowered voice and give them the tools they need, to be able to create inspiring, complex and educative conversations that creates positive change around the world today, and in the future. | <urn:uuid:1f37f6cf-2a45-4ea6-8371-f63a1a472b19> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.louisesommer.co/about-louise-sommer | 2023-09-28T17:52:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.961671 | 521 |
Buying louvers direct either for residential or Industrial and commercial applications will save you money.
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Strawberry & Cherry Summer Parfaits
Happy Monday! This morning we collaborated with @SavoredSpoon for a delicious vegan & gluten-free "Sunny Coco" Bowl. When the sun isn't shining outside, you can create your own with this colorful bowl!
PREP TIME - 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME - 10 minutes
- coconut yogurt
- granola bites from @BeccasPetites
- 1/2 Love + Chew Chocolate Chia cookie
- tangerine marmalade from @healdsburgshed
1. In a bowl, put a few scoops of coconut yogurt.
2. Chop up Chocolate Chia cookie and put in bowl.
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Michael Rubin and Jay-Z are teaming up for a forthcoming charity event.
Later this month, rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z will reportedly host a 007-themed blackjack tournament. Proceeds for the tournament will benefit Jay’s REFORM Alliance, a non-profit organization committed to probation, parole, and sentencing reform in the US by way of legislation and political lobbying.
The news was first reported by Page Six, who said that the event will take place on September 30 at Atlantic City’s Oceans Casino Resort. The event will reportedly boast a $1 million pot and entrants will have to pay a $100,000 buy-in fee to participate.
According to the publication, several A-Listers are expected to be in attendance, including Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Kim Kardashian, DJ Khaled, James Harden, and Emily Ratajkowski.
“It was Jay’s idea to make a really small, incredibly exclusive event with the best people in the world,” said a source to the publication. “You can’t buy your way into this party.”
Kevin Hart will reportedly emcee the event and the REFORM Alliance Board is set to host.
Jay reportedly hopes to raise $20 million for REFORM, after having raised $20 million with his Shawn Carter Foundation Gala in July.
Jay is also the subject of The Book Of Hov, an exhibition showcasing Jay’s various feats in hip-hop and telling an immersive story of his New York upbringing. The exhibition is running in the Brooklyn Library until October. | <urn:uuid:402e37b6-4b08-408d-b1b9-df5764435170> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lovebscott.com/jay-z-reportedly-hosting-list-007-themed-blackjack-tournament-raise-money-reform-alliance | 2023-09-28T18:45:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.949569 | 340 |
Enjoy an amazing journey of discovery into the wonders of nature and the spiritual truths that nature reveals! In these four eloquent works - now available for the first time in one complete volume - gifted naturalist and writer Phillip Keller will take you from soaring mountain peaks to crashing ocean surf, always pointing out spiritual lessons found in the greatest expanses and the smallest details along the way.
In dozens of brief but lushly written devotionals, As a Tree Grows, Still Waters, Sea Edge (winner of the Golden Award for Christian literature), and Sky Edge all reveal spiritual parallels in the startling beauty of outdoor landscapes. They'll open your eyes to the subtle messages God reveals through nature, touch your life with the power of His word, and help you begin to comprehend the amazing, infinite depth of His love.
You'll want to savor each page thoughtfully and prayerfully as these life-changing selections invite you to draw away from the frantic business of modern living and rest in God's presence. You'll find inspiring guidance for knowing God better, sensitive direction for spiritual growth, and the promise of lasting peace. | <urn:uuid:bc2918f3-b58f-482c-815d-bc426e37eafe> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lovechristianbooks.com/christian-living/touched-by-his-hand-9780884863731.html | 2023-09-28T18:49:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.894347 | 224 |
Joana Vasconcelos Invites Everyone to Step Into Her Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake is the newest and most ambitious work of art to date for Joana Vasconcelos.
This visual artist already counts many renowned works, such as A Noiva [The Bride] and, most recently, Valkyrie Miss Dior for Dior’s Fall/Winter 2023/2024 fashion show. But now Vasconcelos is working on a 12-meter ceramic sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered cake set in the UK.
This colossal project is an installation that welcomes everyone to step inside and see the wedding cake up close. The main material is made of ceramic tiles crafted by Viúva Lamego. The first tiles factory in Portugal which dates back to the 19th century.
Here each tier reminds us of the epitome of a wedding cake. You step into a green ground floor, and then you can go up the stairs to the next levels, blue, pink, and yellow, in this order.
While you walk up this wedding cake tower, you will pass over 15,000 tiles and 1,000 decorative handmade pieces. Afterward, when you reach the crown at the top of the cake, you become the bride or groom that typically stands at the top of the quintessential wedding cake of many tales.
This piece has the intricate details of any wedding cake, with frosting tips, delicate swirls, and colorful design. Moreover, as it is known for cakes, this one also has a recipe the artist shared on her social platforms.
1 powerful idea
1 visionary patron
2 international teams
Pinch of experts
Tons of iron
Plenty of artisan tiles
More than enough ceramic pieces
Sweat, effort, and hope in generous doses
Blend everything together with generous amounts of creativity and patience. Bind into different panels; raise four tiers to a height of 12 meters. Assemble at Waddesdon. Serve with love.
As an artist, Joana Vasconcelos hopes every visitor has at least three different approaches to it. “Looking from the outside, enjoying the surroundings from the different levels or balconies and rising to the top, finally completing the artwork with their presence”. She continues saying, “above all, I always thought of it as a temple to love”.
Wedding Cake was commissioned by the Rothschild Foundation, a charity group supporting arts and heritage, and will be shown in the garden of their estate Waddesdon Manor. This is not Vasconcelos’s first commissioned piece by the Rothschild estate. At the Waddesdon Manor gardens, you can also see Lafite (2015), a work featuring two big candlesticks made out of wine bottles.
This installation will be open to visitors at the Rothschild’s Waddesdon Manor from June 8th to October 26th, 2023. Find more information on tickets for this guided tour here.
Words by @madforyou_lhm
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In these days of modern technology we are inundated with electrical products to keep us in contact with the information and permit us to stay in close make contact with with our friends and household. No gadget is more crucial to us than our cell phone anytime we go out our cell telephone will come as well!
Most people want their cell cellphone to be distinctive, so they can differentiate it from the masses. With this in head, the most common program of action is to try out and uncover a ring tone that no a single else they know has, or include their phone with a customizable circumstance or a customized pores and skin.
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Dependent on this why would anyone want to spend a lot more for the very same mass-made product that hundreds of others previously have?
So if you genuinely want to make your mobile telephone stand out from the crowd, why not costume it up in its very own designer clothing by supplying it a customized case or pores and skin featuring your very own 1 of a variety design and style?
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In addition to getting entertaining to style and generate, personalized cell telephone add-ons make wonderful present tips for males, girls and children of all ages.
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Naturally you can personalize customized phone accessories with any layout you want bouquets, cartoon characters, graphic styles, sports activities teams, dogs, cats and so on. are all often utilised. Basically your only limitation is your own imagination!
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The US appointed its first openly gay ambassador in 1999. President Bill Clinton gave James Hormel a recess appointment as US Ambassador to Luxembourg after two years of a blocked Senate campaign. Since then, an additional six openly gay male ambassadors have been appointed by the US, including Ambassador John Berry to Australia (2013-2016).
Not so long ago, in 2011, American diplomat Robyn McCutcheon became the first diplomat to transition openly while posted in Bucharest. Even President Trump recently made history by being the first Republican President to appoint an openly gay man, Richard Grenell, as the Ambassador to Germany in April this year. Grenell is reportedly the “highest ranking openly gay official ever in a Republican administration”.
This reads disastrous for those who may be contravening their home country laws against homosexuality.
All of which compounds the needless set-back suffered last week following the decision by the US State Department to stop issuing visas to the same-sex partners of foreign diplomats sent to the US or the UN in New York unless they are legally married.
Gay men from the US have often been the global pioneers for LGBTI+ in diplomacy, coupled with strong support for the sexual orientation and gender identity agenda in the UN, especially the Human Rights Council. The US, the EU, and the Nordic states have been active on the broader foreign policy agenda on LGBTI+ issues over the last decade, in tandem with a domestic reform agenda.
Yet by October 2018, the US abandoned the Human Rights Council, and made their top foreign policy concern the right to religious freedom.
The new visa policy reverses an order by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who required all domestic partners of foreign diplomats or UN envoys to be given visas.
Official reaction has varied from diplomatic silences to outrage, with Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to the UN calling the move “needlessly cruel and bigoted”. Notably absent are the voices of those this directly affected – and with reason too. Relations between states often mean that diplomacy teeters on a knife’s edge. This diplomacy becomes distinctly and deeply personal with policy change like this.
Those who do not or have not operated beyond the bounds of heteronormativity may fail to see the consequences of this policy, particularly as the policy was introduced under the justification of promoting “equal treatment” between same-sex and opposite sex couples.
Unmarried same-sex partners of diplomats and UN employees will be expected to leave the US within 30 days if they remain unmarried. This reads disastrous for those who may be contravening their home country laws against homosexuality, not to mention placing heavy pressure on individual relationships to get married or face deportation.
The reality is that heteronormative relationships are, as the name suggests, the “norm” worldwide. Homosexual relationships are not. Heteronormative marriage is legal worldwide. Homosexual marriage is not. Heteronormative behaviour is the expected behaviour worldwide.
In many countries, homosexuality is so far unexpected and unaccepted that some societies assert that lesbian women do not even exist. Lesbian, transgender, and intersex diplomats are practically invisible in accounts of diplomacy. The only media reports chronicling Britain’s first lesbian ambassador, Judith Gough, were concerned with protocol issues about taking her partner to visit the Queen.
The fact is that the new US policy cannot claim to be based on equality when it fails to account for the fact that nowhere in the world are same sex marriages considered on par with heterosexual marriage.
Regardless of marriage equality across 26 countries worldwide, there are real and deadly consequences of not conforming to heterosexual norms. Last year was the deadliest year in recent history for LGBTI+ people in the US, a fact which speaks volumes for all the silent atrocities committed in countries where same sex marriage or homosexuality is not even legal.
72 countries still criminalise homosexuality and five of them allow the death penalty for the offense. Many parts of Africa and the Middle East have legal restrictions against any practices with physical penalties. Where sexual identity is not criminalised, there can still be negative reactions from the host country.
In a diplomatic history that has treated homosexuality as a “character defect” to be barred from diplomacy, this policy change is another blow to those operating in international relations. In 1999, senior Australian diplomat Stephen Brady and his partner Peter Stephens became the world's first officially acknowledged same sex ambassadorial couple. Few since have been able or felt comfortable enough to be “out” so publicly.
In light of international obligations and the growing focus on equality, diversity of representation matters in diplomacy. Given the tradition of sending gay diplomats to friendly allies, this policy is yet another slap in the face for US allies. Of all places we should be able to send sexually diverse people, we should be able to send them to the UN, and we should be able to send them to the US. | <urn:uuid:4de5c941-a276-45ae-8d62-1e752813d82e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/slap-face-diverse-diplomacy | 2023-09-28T18:09:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.951267 | 1,008 |
Ali’s research focuses on growth, decline, and change across the American urban system of cities. There is significant literature that investigates Superstar Cities, exploring the high-income levels, high-skill labour, and large population associated with such places, as well as, on the opposite end of the spectrum, those which experienced rapid deindustrialisation to the extent that these once high economic performers but have suffered a combination of slow population growth or population decline, and relative income decline. Between these two categories, there might be other pathways of urban development. Her research is centrally concerned with these places: identifying them and studying how they change relative to the more polarised parts of the American urban system.
Having previously worked in political, local government, and real estate development sectors across the United States, Ali has nearly 15 years of experience counselling C-suite executives, elected officials, and civil servants operating in demanding media, political, and regulatory environments.
Ali holds an MSc in Local Economic Development and Executive MSc Cities from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She also has a BA in International Affairs from The George Washington University in Washington DC.
- Economic growth and change
- Relationship between discourse and economic growth
Provisional thesis title
Growth and decline in the middle of the urban system: the American case since 1940
Prof Michael Storper
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A few hiccups occurred this week which caused me to edit and switch around days of my training program. On Wednesday I noticed that my left hamstring was feeling a bit tight, and I immediately became nervous. Pain in general is a warning, but for me left hamstring pain usually is an indicator that the chronic tendonitis in my left ankle is getting worse. I met with my massage therapist on Thursday morning and it took her no time at all to find the big knot in my hamstring. She gave it a quick treatment and suggested that I not run my scheduled 4.5 miles that day, and instead put heat on it & give it some rest.
I was so disheartened. I didn’t want to deviate from my training program [I had already done so much of that while traveling] and I was certain that this was a preview of coming attractions…. and it didn’t look good. I took her advice, though, and it made such a difference on my next run. I was very nervous that by the end of the 4.5 miles, I’d be even more sore and in pain but I wasn’t. Its amazing what a day of rest and a good warmup will do!
No sooner was I back on track than Hurricane Irene reared her ugly head this past weekend. Sunday was my day to hit the street for 7 miles, but there was no way that was gonna happen with all the rain and wind going on. I could’ve braved it into work and done my 7 miles on the treadmill but I was stubborn and didn’t want to log that many miles inside. I, once again, decided to “bend” with my program and pushed my long run back to Monday (today). Again, a little extra rest and a great warmup paid off. I also tried the Powerbar Energy Gel (vanilla flavor) when I made my brief water stop at mile 4.5. This stuff really works- my body had the energy to finish up the run and I could’ve even gone a few more miles at the end. It was the BEST run I’ve had yet in this training, hands DOWN!
Both of the hiccups this past week reminded me that I need to Bend, not break. The training program is a guide and it can be changed, edited, switched up. Making sure I’m running with a healthy, injury free body is my FIRST priority and as long as that happens I’m gonna have a GREAT half marathon! | <urn:uuid:9c787f24-e252-4605-a023-2bd00c0b4918> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lucky13fitness.com/blog/half-marathon-training-week-4 | 2023-09-28T17:11:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.983526 | 527 |
YOUR LOVE STORY
A unique calligraphy inspired design using beautiful foiled typography and velvet finish card. This range is fully customisable to have with or without the foil finish. Foil colours available are Gold, Rose Gold, Copper and Silver. If you would prefer a matt finish throughout feel free to choose a white background with black text or even black with white text. This design can be fully customised to co-ordinate perfectly with your wedding theme and colour. Also available are on the day stationery items such as table plans and table numbers, however the design can be fully transferred into other items you may need but are not shown here. The possibilities are endless, so please contact me to discuss your wedding theme and I can tailor this design to suit your style and wedding. Feel free to browse my price guide for ideas, or use the contact form below to receive a bespoke quote. Alternatively visit my Etsy store from the menu above. All enquiries are welcome. Prices start from £1.50. | <urn:uuid:52ed6919-30d2-4d6d-ae4a-f506565c5c5c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lucymcspiritdesign.com/austen | 2023-09-28T16:46:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.903344 | 209 |
LOVE & SPREADSHEETS CONQUER ALL
Congratulations on your engagement! You’re ready to show the world just how madly in love you are with a meaningful ceremony and a joyful celebration! Planning a wedding takes time, creativity and a bit of patience, but the hard work will result in a day that you’ll remember and cherish for the rest of your lives.
At LVR Events, we strive to help you actually enjoy the planning process. So, we approach each event with a personal touch, tailored to your unique vision. When all of your planning is over, we’re there to make sure that you spend the day truly present – not stressing over details. From concept to the last dance and all that comes between, we get it done - on time, and fabulously, without stress & drama.
We believe that wedding coordination is an art – seeing everything without being front and center….being everywhere without intruding….being an invisible hand that guides the day from start to finish…
We are ready to work with you to craft a special day with an ambience and character that really represents you. We will ensure that your event is an experience that is sophisticated, effortless, and reflective of your unique style as a couple.
I look forward to being your wedding planner.
Meg Hotchkiss, Owner
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God Has Plans for You
"God Has Plans For You" will help you understand the most fundamental question for all time. “What is the purpose for our temporary life? Why did God make us physical or temporary and give to us such a short life span? I have never heard a minister or a leader of any belief system come up with a definite or positive conclusion.
I have searched diligently on the web for an answer, to no avail. I have perused articles and have seen many youtube videos but none that gave a clear, logical or a definite answer. It appears that God has allowed that valuable piece of information to go unanswered. We could ask and probably should ask the big question “Why would God allow our purpose to be hidden?”
People who are familiar with the good book know what God says of Satan, “he who has deceived the whole world.” Rev 12:9. “Why would God allow Satan to deceive our world?” Part of that deception is the hiding of our purpose.
I am hopeful that after you have read this book you will come away with a renewed appreciation of who God is and what he is doing. I am also hopeful that you will be excited and thankful because your loved ones, those who religion says God will discard, will be with you living an exciting and an abundant life in our Creators world.
Please read this book with an open mind, and think about this extremely important subject, and what is being said about it. I ask you to think outside of your personal religious box.
I believe, after you have read these pages you will be encouraged and very hopeful, not only for yourself, but for your loved ones as well. One more thing I should tell you is that I haven’t given or used a lot of scriptures. The reason being, the good book has been so abused in the translations and interpretations by all religions that it has become unusable. They have attempted to prove their belief system by the defective translations and faulty interpretations of the good book.
Over the years, I have been puzzled because churches would tell you, without authority, what God wants from you. You must be saved they teach. You must obey certain church rules they demand. If you don't obey then God will send you to hell to suffer excruciating pain for all eternity. Wouldn’t you say that for a loving God that seems to be extremely harsh?
Apparently, because of what they teach he must be a god of ruthless and brutal torture as well. Churches seem to have all these do's and don’ts and speak with so-called authority about what God wants from human beings. These churches cannot or will not tell humans what their purpose is. All of these rules and no reason for our existence. If a church can tell us what we should be doing, then it seems that they should be able to tell us what our purpose is. It doesn't seem to make any sense for them to give us rules and not be able to tell us why we exist.
Over my lifetime I have become more and more disillusioned with organized religion, and in the process I have come to believe that our Creator has a very special purpose for this world and his children. His purpose is so amazingly positive, and differs so much from what we have been taught, that our first thought is to discredit or to deny that he could be so loving, kind and purposeful.
What I have found is, it helps me to understand, more deeply who and what God is, and what he wants from me. I have come to see God in a much clearer light and realize that he wants all humans to be a part of his world or kingdom. He is now in the process of creating humanity for just that purpose.
“For Your Information,” and In case you missed the point, he is the Creator: We are being created in his image:
In the pages to follow I intend to share my thoughts and ideas about what God wants from us. I also intend to answer some very important questions.
Why are we here?
What is our purpose?
What does God want from us?
What is the purpose of Satan?
What will eventually happen to Satan?
What will happen to all those who have died before Christ came and those who have never heard of Christ?
What about your loved ones who have died without Christ?
Is God in charge or is Satan in charge?
Just to name a few.
In the pages of this book I have used the words pride, self-righteousness, self-importance, self-focus, self-interest, and overabundance of our perceived self-worth and self-worship as descriptors, and have tried to interchange these words within the context, so as not to be too repetitive. All these words are in most cases interchangeable.
I have also used the word humility a number of times and indeed, there is a chapter dealing with that subject. Being humble is not being a doormat but a positive being with care and concern for others. A truly humble person is a personally responsible individual toward God and his fellow man.
A humble person toward God can be known by seeing how he treats his fellow man.
I hope you get a new perspective of God and realize that he is truly a God of love and mercy and who has an extremely important place for you in his world. | <urn:uuid:faed48fa-702f-4d30-ac0a-e0a256b7f532> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lwayneauthor.com/purpose-of-human-existence | 2023-09-28T16:32:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.980113 | 1,118 |
Did you know that all atheists are not atheists because of intellectual problems? They’re atheists because of moral problems. You say, “But I know some brilliant people who are atheists.” Well, that may be so, but I know some brilliant people who are not. You say, “I know some foolish people who believe in God.” Well, I know everyone who doesn’t believe in God is foolish.
Romans 1:22-23 says, “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.”
You see, it’s not a matter of intelligence, because all of us have a God consciousness. It is not a matter of intellectualism. It is a matter of morality. Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool hath said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
An atheist is somebody who is uncomfortable with the idea of God. So he says, “If I can get rid of this idea of God, I can get rid of this uncomfortable feeling.” But in reality, he doesn’t get rid of it down deep in his conscience. He’s like the man who bought a new boomerang and killed himself trying to throw the old one away. | <urn:uuid:73da05d0-aedf-4453-8eb1-70e7cf88190f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.lwf.org/daily-devotions/having-a-god-consciousness | 2023-09-28T18:12:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.976158 | 323 |
MACV VetLaw Director Elected to Board of Minnesota Council for Nonprofits!
MACV VetLaw Director, Sara Sommarstrom is making waves in the Minnesota nonprofit community! We are beyond thrilled to announce she has been elected as a board member of the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits (MCN). With nearly two decades invested in developing and advancing Minnesota’s nonprofit sector, this is an exciting achievement.
Sara expressed her joy at being selected: “I am so grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits as a member of their board of directors having spent my nearly 20 year professional career within Minnesota’s nonprofit community. MCN provides education, support, and advocacy to strengthen individual nonprofit organizations as well as the nonprofit sector overall. We are so lucky to work in a state that values and promotes nonprofits and their missions and I truly believe MCN is a driving factor in what makes Minnesota’s nonprofit sector uniquely situated, and supported, in working towards a healthy, cooperative, and just society.”
MCN was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. It is the largest state association of nonprofits in the United States. Representing both Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota nonprofits, the new board members were elected by MCN nonprofit member organizations during a member election in October 2022 and each will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2023. MACV is proud to be a part of the MCN nonprofit community in Minnesota and we are thrilled to have Sara on the Board of Directors! | <urn:uuid:16fa29aa-fffe-4978-a4cf-d8ddf89444f8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mac-v.org/macv-vetlaw-director-elected-to-board-of-minnesota-council-for-nonprofits/ | 2023-09-28T16:48:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.976144 | 329 |
With iPhone screens getting larger and larger, it can be rough to read small text when sifting through iMessages on the train or in other situations where you’re quickly peeking at your iPhone. However, you can change the text size of your iPhone using iOS’s accessibility settings, making it easier to read at a glance.
Start by launching the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap the General option and select Accessibility from the middle of the menu. Then, tap the Larger Text button from the center of the screen and switch the Larger Accessibility Slider to the on position. You can then use the slider at the bottom of the screen to change the text size in supported apps and throughout the operating system: moving the slider to the right will reduce the text size while moving it to the right will increase its size.
And that’s all there is to it: changing the font size in iOS. You can now enjoy larger text that makes on-the-go reading a bit easier on the eyes.
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“Mackenzie Sampson are delighted to introduce to the Market this stunning and characterful six bedroom family home. Built in 1924, Coombe is full of charm and character, high ceilings, beautiful central oak staircases, oak door and window surrounds. This home still capitulates so much of its original beauty. The property offers much versatile space that can be used by any family in a variety of ways with all rooms being of very generous proportions.
On arrival you are greeted by a private off road driveway with parking for multiple vehicles set in very well kept front gardens. Upon entering the property you are greeted by a large central hall with an original and stunning oak staircase. From the hall there are doors leading through to two reception rooms complete with feature fireplaces and ideal for family living spaces. To the end of the entrance hall a door leads to a family kitchen and dining room complete with walk-in pantry and large log burner. Furthermore, to the downstairs there is a large under stairs WC, with access from the kitchen leading to a cellar.
Going up the staircase you find a large central landing space leading off to 4 bedrooms, family bathroom and separate W.C. The master bedroom is large and comes complete with feature fireplace and large central window offering stunning views towards Rotherfield and beyond. The other three bedrooms on this floor are all of good sizes and are full of character. The bedroom adjacent to the master also comes complete with walk in wardrobe with potential to convert into an en-suite shower room. There is also a large family bathroom with separate W.C. Following the stairs to the top floor there is a further large family bathroom, two large bedrooms and skylights allowing further natural light into the space.
Located on Queens Road, this property also provides a perfect central location close to both local Primary schools and Beacon Secondary school as well as the town centre.
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A tech entrepreneur who founded a service to connect charities, the NHS and schools with the UK’s available stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COPVID-19 pandemic has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Years honours list for services to charity. Manoj Varsani, founder and CEO of the fintech/proptech company Hammock said he has ‘always believed that technology is an enabler for good’.
Varsani is the chairman of the charity Harrow Carers and learned first-hand the difficulties small organisations had in sourcing PPE, so spent a weekend in March building a platform called SOS Supplies (sos-supplies.com) to connect suppliers that had available stock in the UK with those in greatest need.
Within a matter of weeks Varsani had built a team of more than 20 volunteers and a service which connected more than 250 charities, hospitals and other organisations with affordable, available PPE in the UK. The team ran SOS Supplies alongside their day jobs.
He said: “We were all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and the lockdown measures and found that volunteering for SOS Supplies – while it made our day-to-day more demanding – gave us a sense and focus. It helped to keep the anxiety in check.”
“I am grateful to the Hammock team and volunteers who have joined us from day one and worked tirelessly to protect key workers during the first wave of the pandemic. Most importantly, the NHS, organisations and charities we have supported have been a constant source of inspiration and motivation for us and I am delighted that SOS Supplies could be of help during their time of need.”
Hammock was born within the Founders Factory venture studio, and helps landlords and property managers save time and money in the management of their property finances. Alongside launching SOS Supplies, Varsani has steered Hammock through an eventful 12 months that included significant funding rounds and the launch of game-changing new services including rent collection, bookkeeping, current account and data analysis services for the property sector. | <urn:uuid:d24e5265-e01f-4231-9e5e-99fce5fa5c6b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2020/12/31/hammock-founder-and-ceo-manoj-varsani-to-receive-mbe-for-services-to-charity/ | 2023-09-28T17:08:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.9746 | 445 |
Whether in the lecture theatre or through a computer monitor, a lecture is a format that was optimal for a time when resources such as books were scarce. Yet even today online courses, such as MOOCS, often still follow this format of static, non-interactive lecture recordings.
This one-size-fits-all approach diminishes the learning experience and fails to unlock the powerful learning tool technology (and the internet) can be. The students of today – whether they are of school age, a student or a member of the workforce – are living in a world where technology is a natural part of our daily environment. By embracing the potential of online learning and not simply trying to replicate our physical experience from the classroom, we have an opportunity to rethink the concept of learning, from the ground up, helping us all learn faster and remember more.
An enforced online experiment
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as schools were forced to shut their doors and families had to adjust to life in lockdown, learning was moved online not by choice but through necessity. While the equity of access to online education varies enormously around the world and even within individual countries, the enforced shift online was unprecedented. Nearly 90% of high-income countries provided remote learning opportunities, while in upper-middle income countries that figure stood at almost 70%, resulting in millions of students all around the world learning online.
From primary and secondary schools to further education colleges and universities, educators had to adapt how they delivered their teaching. While some may have found success in innovating new lesson plans and materials specially adapted for online learning, the experience for many learners proved to be extremely passive.
It would be unfair to judge all online teaching on experiences and anecdotes gathered during the pandemic, but it’s clear that many educators were ill-prepared for the switch online and learning outcomes were difficult to measure. However, the fundamental issues of online learning in its current form were still laid bare – we haven’t evolved beyond the classroom.
Out of adversity comes innovation
Online learning and its integral platforms and resources will ultimately be judged by its customers. If we do not provide an engaging learning experience fit for the 21st century learner, they will simply go elsewhere. Where social media platforms demand attention through their engaging content that is as diverse as the creators themselves, curators of online learning courses must also grasp this approach.
It’s in this multimodal nature of learning where being online can truly come into its own. Written, audio and visual content can seamlessly meld together into formats that cater for a variety of learners and contexts. Materials can be continually updated and adapted as new resources become available, especially important in the fields of technology or science where subject matter can quickly become outdated or better resources become available.
To put the growing amount of information available online into some context – there are now over 1.8M scientific papers published annually in over 28,000 journals. This volume of information is an opportunity, not a problem, the key to which lies in its curation. We must help learners of today to find, analyse, evaluate and then crucially retain that knowledge as it constantly expands.
And knowledge does more than just allow students to reel off facts or historical dates. Acquiring knowledge actually makes learning easier: we create pathways in our mind between preexisting knowledge and new material. Cognitive scientists have shown that new materials are more likely to be remembered if they are related to what is already in memory, which is why learning online can be so effective, if used in the right way.
We must also appreciate that learning is not static and in order for it to be of value in a rapidly changing world: it needs to be able to continually evolve.
Online courses should be able to take the latest developments or insights from experts, and integrate and add these alongside existing materials. We will provide a truly holistic learning experience if, in addition to this, learners can ask questions and interrogate what they are being taught: critical thinking should be embedded in learning from the offset as challenging an idea or concept is often the best way to fully understand it.
Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all methods of teaching and learning found in so many traditional educational settings, online learning allows the student to learn from materials at their own pace, become more highly engaged, and build upon this learning in a compound way by forming new connections across concepts old and new. When students retain information, they can successfully build upon it and form deeper connections and thus develop a deeper level of understanding.
To truly place the learner at the centre of their own education and encourage them to learn faster and remember more, online learning must be grounded in the science of learning. We are not making the most of the world’s most valuable educational resource, the Internet. Everyone already learns from the web, from history on Wikipedia to DIY tips on Youtube, but we have a real opportunity to combine this ‘learning for the sake of learning’ ethos with traditional education. If we can achieve this, we will enjoy a new medium of education truly fit for the modern learner and fix a broken education system.
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Receiving a quick tax refund is important for most people, including those who don’t traditionally file their taxes. At the beginning of this tax season, the IRS has a large inventory of tax returns waiting to be processed due to several factors. These include delays from the pandemic. For example, the IRS is correcting significantly more errors on 2020 tax returns than in previous years. More than 10 million electronically filed returns contained errors requiring a manual review of the return information. Furthermore, those who filed electronically mostly had their returns processed automatically, with tax refunds being returned within 21 days by direct deposit. We’re using last year’s experiences to be better prepared for this year and help individuals process services faster.
Some key tips to file a complete and accurate 2021 tax return include:
- Get your documents ready.
- Gather letters 6419 and 6475
- E-file with direct deposit
- File for valuable credits.
- Use $0 adjusted gross income if your 2020 return is not processed
- Work with a Tax Expert
1. Get your documents ready
Gather all your tax documents, such as W-2s and 1099s, receipts, and all the correct social security numbers required for dependents in order to file an accurate tax return. To deduct expenses, save all receipts and expense reports from the date of the event. If you make donations or gifts, save 1099-G forms for every person who received a gift from you, and make sure everyone has that form in hand when filing their taxes.
2. Gather letters 6419 and 6475
If you have received the third stimulus or the advanced Child Tax Credit, please make sure to input the correct amount of what was sent to you. Incorrect entries may delay your processing and refund. The IRS has sent both letter 6475 and letter 6419; letter 6475 reports the amount of advanced stimulus assistance you may have received, while letter 6419 reports the amount of advanced Child Tax Credit assistance. If you have these letters in front of you when filing, then it will be easier for you to report the correct amount and get any additional credits that may be available to you.
3. E-file with direct deposit
It is possible to file your taxes electronically with direct deposit to the IRS to receive a tax refund in as quickly as 21 days. The majority of taxpayers who do so will have their refund processed within this timeframe, although they may be subject to certain delays should there be any other issues with their return.
4. File for valuable credits
If you haven’t filed your 2020 tax return, it may be best to file as soon as possible. The IRS has noted that taxpayers are less likely to file returns when they use the Non-filer tool (IRS). This tool can help those who have not filed for the 2021 tax season. The IRS encourages you to still file your 2021 tax return so you don’t miss out on valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit worth up to $6,728 for a family with three kids, the Child Tax Credit, and the Recovery Rebate Credit, which can make you eligible for a refund.
5. Use $0 adjusted gross income if your 2020 return is not processed
Whenever you e-file, make sure to input the adjusted gross income (AGI) for the year prior to that in which you are submitting your return. If you are filing your 2020 tax return now and have not already done so, use $0 as your AGI on this form. You will not be rejected for this circumstance.
6. Work with a Tax Expert
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Multi-instrumentalist and composer, protagonist at a very young age of a pioneering project of research and historical-critical recovery of popular music, lover of fascinating plectrum instruments such as the cantabile lute and the mandoloncello.
For over forty years, Mauro has shared his intense artistic journey, dotted with prestigious collaborations and concerts all over the world, with the singer Elena Ledda.
Mauro is the founder of various bands and musical projects, collaborating over the years as an instrumentalist and composer of soundtracks and original productions, with numerous musicians, choreographers, writers, actors and directors. Among these: Maria Carta, Andrea Parodi, Luigi Lai, Paolo Fresu, Gavino Murgia, Mauro Pagani, Maurizio Camardi, Enrico Rava, Riccardo Tesi, Pietro Cernuto, Marco Argiolas, Alessandro Foresti, Patrizia Laquidara, Noa, Don Cherry, Lester Bowie, Don Moye, Rita Marcotulli, Antonio Placer, Steve Swallow, Antonello Salis, Gabriella Aiello, Nando Citarella, Gabriele Mirabassi, Gianfranco Cabiddu, Roberto Olla, Mvula Sungani, Maurizio Mezzorani, Massimo Carlotto, Michela Murgia, Maria Gabriela Ledda, Mariangela Sedda, and many others.
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President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States needs to quickly acquire at least one new heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Arctic, where melting sea ice has spurred more traffic and the United States has fallen far behind Russian resources.
The move, part of a push to convince Americans to support Obama’s plans to curb climate change, has long been urged by Arctic advocates as climate change opens up the region to more shipping, mining and oil drilling.
In the first step of Obama’s new timetable, the government would buy a heavy icebreaker by 2020 instead of the previous goal of 2022.
The United States used to have seven icebreakers. Russia currently has 40, with another 11 planned or under construction.
“Technically, we have three. Operationally, we really have only two,” Obama told reporters in the coastal town of Seward, named after Secretary of State William Seward, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
Obama will have to convince Congress to pick up the tab for any new icebreakers, each of which comes with a price tag of about $1 billion.
“The devil, as always, will be in the funding and procurement details,” said Heather Conley of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, who has studied the need for more Arctic icebreakers.
The region also needs enhanced navigation aids, satellite communications, deep water ports and other related investments not mentioned in the White House announcement, Conley noted.
At a time of dwindling big-ticket weapons programs, Obama’s announcement lays the groundwork for the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a competition to build a new icebreaker.
“Great powers should have the capabilities for playing a role in the theater,” said Malte Humpert, the head of the Arctic Institute, a think tank. “Russia is ready for anything that happens in the Arctic, and China is getting ready to have those capabilities.”
As the Arctic opens tourism and oil drilling, the United States risks not having enough capacity to carry out search and rescue and oil spill response missions.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc, which built the newest U.S. ice breaker and delivered it in 1999, said it was keen to bid on new hardened ships for the Coast Guard.
General Dynamics Corp, the other large U.S. military shipbuilder and a possible bidder in an ice breaker competition, said it was also very interested, and touted its expertise in manufacturing heavy- and medium-weight steel commercial ships.
The company that built the other existing U.S. icebreakers, Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction, has exited the business and its shipyard was shut down in 1988.
It usually takes up to 10 years to build an icebreaker. It was not immediately clear when any proposed new vessel might be ready.
The White House also said the government should start planning for additional vessels. The Coast Guard has previously recommended it needs eight icebreakers, although no administration budget has yet included the huge funding request.
Coast Guard officials have said other agencies will have to chip in to help finance the purchase of new icebreakers.
(By Roberta Rampton, Additional reporting by Andrea Shalal and Timothy Gardner in Washington, and Steve Quinn in Juneau, Alaska; Editing by Alan Crosby, Dan Grebler and Leslie Adler)
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I am proud to lead the Massachusetts General Hospital Global Health Innovation Laboratory, housed in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The Global Health Innovation Laboratory was formed in order to respond to the incredible need, as well as interest, in global health. It offers a rich platform for health care delivery, research, education and training initiatives. Thematically, our work focuses on alleviating suffering of vulnerable populations—specifically women and children in underserved communities of the world. Our programs are designed with impact in mind—whether by increasing the availability of quality health care for mothers and babies in Africa; training cohorts of global health fellows who will provide leadership to the field in future generations; or undertaking action research to understand how the health sector can address the tragedy of sex trafficking in Asia and South America. We work closely with local actors to ensure that our efforts are appropriate and sustainable in each area in which we work.
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NALTREXONE AND NALTREXONE-3-O-VALERATE DIFFUSION AND BIOCONVERSION IN A HUMAN EPIDERMIS EQUIVALENT.
Transdermal naltrexone delivery may help improve patient compliance in the treatment of narcotic dependence and alcoholism. Lipophilic alkyl ester prodrugs increase the delivery rate of naltrexone across human surgical waste skin in vitro. Human skin equivalent models can be useful tools for assessing epidermal drug metabolism and topical/transdermal prodrug metabolic conversion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the transdermal naltrexone prodrugs’ bioconversion and diffusion in a human epidermis model. A straight-chain (naltrexone-3-O-valerate or VAL) and a branched-chain (naltrexone-3-O-(2′-ethylbutyrate) or EtBut) prodrug were evaluated, along with naltrexone base (NTX). Prodrug bioconversion to NTX, and NTX conversion to 6-b-naltrexol (NTXol) were measured in the human skin equivalents (EpiDerm™ 606 and 606X). 6-b-naltrexol is naltrexone’s major active metabolite formed after systemic administration in humans.
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Hex Upon You
September 2021 - Present
Take On Opponents in Split Screen Puzzling Action
Hex Upon You is a work in progress split screen puzzle game I have been working on over the past month. The goal of this project is to create an engaging and competitive puzzling experience with creative mechanics. By rotating hexes on a grid, you match colors and attack your opponent. Games are fast paced and intended to challenge your ability to make quick decision while your opponent targets you.
AIR TRAFFIC HERO
November - December 2020
Manage Flights as an Air Traffic Controller
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The General and I
The Untold Story of Martin Cahill's Hotdog Wars
- ISBN: 978-1-905379-09-5
- Published: 25th August 2015
This is a gripping and always entertaining story of an ordinary man’s struggle against a criminal psychopath.
The General and I leaves you in no doubt which version you should believe. Wolfgang Eulitz worked hard on Dublin’s notorious Leeson Street.
After four successful years of witnessing the chaos and characters of Dublin’s nightlife, Martin Cahill appeared and tried to muscle in on Eulitz’s lucrative business. The hot dog wars had begun.
“At the end of his outstretched hands he held a gun, which he now aimed directly at my head. These thugs were here for more than just money. These thugs belonged to Martin Cahill, alias ‘The General’.”
Wolfgang Eulitz reveals that the popular perception that Martin Cahill as an ‘ordinary decent criminal’ is completely wrong, and that he was instead a cruel, sadistic and dangerous thug intent on destroying other peoples’ livelihoods. | <urn:uuid:0c56b490-2369-4d7c-af60-ca0ea01db223> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.maverickhouse.com/books/the-general-and-i/ | 2023-09-28T16:58:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.949413 | 242 |
When Dirk passed Oscar Robertson to become a top-10 all-time NBA scorer on Tuesday night, I noticed some similar themes across basketball Twitter and in the national media.
And on and on. Marc Stein released an article today on ESPN.com titled "Dirk Nowitzki among upper echelon?" that I assume is only the first of many similar articles in the upcoming months and years debating Dirk's place in NBA history. And in the aftermath of Dirk becoming one of the 10 best scorers ever, I had a couple of different reactions to all the Dirk love that has been springing up.
First, and most obviously, I was proud. As a Mavs fan, and specifically as a Dirk fan, it's fantastic that NBA fans and writers and commentators are finally gushing about Dirk as much as we have been for years.
But I also found myself asking, "Where were you guys five years ago?" It seems fairly clear that the majority of basketball fandom has accepted Dirk as an all-time great at this point, but we all remember that just a few years ago, opinions on Dirk were decidedly more mixed. So I thought it would be interesting to just look back a bit and see how "the narrative" around Dirk has changed over the years.
The unheralded Würzburg Wunderkind
When Dirk was taken with the ninth pick in the 1998 draft, I imagine the most common reaction was "who?" It wasn't uncommon for international players to be taken so highly in the NBA draft, but usually these players (like Tim Duncan) made names for themselves starring on NCAA basketball teams, thus exposing them to NBA teams and audiences. Dirk had never played outside of Germany, which really didn't have a very good basketball league even by European standards. When the Mavericks (technically the Bucks but you know what I mean) picked the awkward, scrawny kid with a terrible haircut one spot ahead of Kansas star Paul Pierce, it's hardly surprising that most of the national media assumed the pick was a big reach.
Dirk ended up starting in about half of the games in his lockout-shortened rookie season, including the first one. However, he was awkward, timid and played so little defense even his teammates were calling him "Irk." In the only season of his career where he played fewer than 30 minutes a game and averaged single digit points per game, "rookie Dirk" certainly played into the narrative that he was, at best, completely unprepared for NBA competition and, at worst, destined to be a huge bust. But oh, how that would change -- and quickly.
Dirk and the Mavs grow up together, but fail to shed the "soft" label
Something changed after that first season, though it took a few years for the narrative to catch up. A lot of people thought Nellieball was gimmicky, but it really played to the strengths of the Mavs' Dirty, Nasty and Filthy triumvirate. Dirk, Nash and Finley could SCORE POINTS. While it was awesome to watch -- and Dirk certainly got a lot of recognition once he showed he could shoot from all over the court -- this sort of play did nothing to help alleviate the "soft" epitaph that would plague Dirk through most of his career.
Still, Dirk didn't take long to prove why it was the Mavs gambled on him in the '98 draft. In 2001, Dirk made the All-NBA third team, and the Mavs made the playoffs for the first time since 1990. In the next few years, Dirk was the keystone as the Mavericks went from laughing stock to contender.
Nash left and Finley declined, but Dirk just kept getting better. Dirk was always an underrated rebounder, but during the early aughts it really felt like Dirk was trying to fight against the narrative, putting on some muscle and really working on his defense. Yet he still couldn't shed the soft label. At the time, it felt like Dirk was widely regarded as one of the best scorers in the league but lacked the intangibles or all-around game to carry his team to the promised land. The travesty that was to occur in the '06 Finals would only "confirm" this belief in the minds of many.
Dirk the choker will never be an all-time great until he gets a ring
I'm really in no mood to rehash the '06 Finals. It will forever be a sore spot. But one of the worst consequences of those Finals was the feeling that Dirk was never going to get the national recognition or respect he deserved. Of course, those Finals were not the first time the Mavs had lost a playoff series in which Dirk was not his usual phenomenal self. But it was the biggest stage, and it really cemented the feeling among most non-Mavs fans that Dirk was a choke artist. He may have won the MVP in 2007, but it really felt like all anyone could talk about was "Yeah, but he doesn't have a ring."
Once the Mavs began making a habit of first round playoff exits, it felt as though we would never get the right team around Dirk to really prove everyone wrong. Fortunately, Rick Carlisle and the greatest Maverick team of all time would save Dirk from the narrative.
The most fascinating thing about the 2011 NBA Finals in terms of "the narrative" is that Dirk was arguably only nominally the actual MVP of those Finals. Dirk was beat up and sick, and the Mavs won that series AS A TEAM.
And yet, the perspective on Dirk changed. Dirk never got much credit for all those years that he carried subpar teams on his back and came up short. In this narrative, he was good, not great. After 2011, all the hand-wringing just seemed to evaporate. Which is really frustrating to me, since it isn't like Dirk changed. He didn't find some new gear or magically become "clutch." He just finally had a great coach and a team that really worked well around him.
Was it unfair? Unbelievably so. But in addition to bringing joy to Mavs fans everywhere, the Mavs' NBA Championship was so huge because it finally allowed the larger NBA world to see Dirk through a more objective lens. Prior to the championship, everyone seemed to think they could ignore the MVP, the stats, the all-NBA teams, and the actual performances because "well he doesn't have a ring so he can't really be great." But now, for the most part, Dirk is finally recognized for what he is: one of the All-Time Greats.
Since the championship, the most common narrative around Dirk has been the same one the Spurs have been deflecting for years: when is Dirk going to lose a step? Yet when he's been healthy, Dirk has showed few signs of slowing down. Every now and again he has a slump that might not have happened several years ago, but Dirk is still Dirk. The same year that he becomes one of the top 10 NBA scorers, he is tantalizingly close to becoming a repeat member of the vaunted 50-40-90 club.
Talking heads can go ahead and keep wondering when Dirk is going to slow down; whether he ever actually starts to decline, I'm just glad that we can finally all agree that Dirk is a living legend. Not just the greatest Mav ever. Not just a certain Hall of Famer. Dirk is legitimately one of the greatest players in the storied history of the NBA.
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If you don’t associate Randal Schwartz with Perl then you obviously don’t know how much of an influence Randal has been in spreading the Perl gospel. Randal has been talking about Perl for years, writing articles and contributing to books like the ‘Camel’ (Programming Perl, from O’Reilly). He’s also contributed to the built-in documentation and has worked with the internals of Perl and built various modules and examples. In short, when it comes to Perl, there’s little that Randal either isn’t aware of, or hasn’t already written about. Hia book, Perls of Wisdom, is a collection of the articles that he’s written over the years that look at specific problems or issues that users have asked him to solve with Perl. Mostly, these are reprints of the original article, but sometimes they have been updated. In all cases you get more than just the scrip that solves the problem, you also get the theory behind it, detailed information on the problem and issues being addressed, and some potential ways to extend it. For more details, read the full review of the book at Free Software Magazine. | <urn:uuid:40471b1c-de23-442f-bfde-5e62150db4c0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mcb.guru/2005/10/07/randal-schwartzs-perls-of-wisdom/ | 2023-09-28T16:58:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.955446 | 249 |
Simulation of Mechanical Shock Testing for Shipboard Electronics
By Bill Kelly
Mechanical Shock Testing for Electronic Equipment
Electronic equipment installed on Navy ships must be ruggedized to withstand severe mechanical shocks and still continue to function. To ensure that this is the case, all such equipment must be shown to pass the requirements of Military Specification 901D. According to the specification, the severity of the mechanical shock exposure is dependent on the weight of the equipment, and other factors. One of three different tests applies: lightweight, medium weight and heavyweight. The lightweight and medium weight testing is performed with the equipment mounted on a test fixture and impacted by a swinging or dropping hammer. The heavyweight test is performed with the equipment mounted on a floating barge while underwater explosives are set off nearby, like this test for an aircraft carrier.
That Sounds Expensive – What About Modeling and Simulation?
For a case study example of FEA for circuit board shock analysis, click here
Designing, prototyping, and testing ruggedized electronic equipment requires significant development time and expense, and failing the 901D testing is costly to the OEM. Modeling and simulation can reduce that cost- and schedule-risk by identifying structurally susceptible locations in the assembly and allowing them to be corrected before prototyping and testing. In certain limited cases, the U.S. Navy allows equipment to be qualified by analysis alone using the Dynamic Design Analysis Method (DDAM). This method is based on a shock response spectrum.
But Does DDAM Work? Show Me!
MSI has performed both time transient analysis and response spectrum analyses (DDAM) for OEMs of ruggedized equipment to simulate the lightweight shock test using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). One example case was an electrical enclosure with multiple internal circuit boards. Depicted in the figures are the FEA models of the lightweight test fixture with an OEM electrical box attached. The models are set up for the three orthogonal shock input directions, and include the hammer, anvil, and anvil spring supports. The transient response was calculated for each, and the stresses and deflections were monitored.
Locations of high stress were identified in various locations, including tall structural standoff posts that supported the internal elevated circuit board. This allowed designers to implement design modifications early on that greatly increased the likelihood of passing the shock testing.
DDAM analyses are fundamentally different in that they are performed in the frequency domain, and the participating natural modes in the response are combined together. In this case, the DDAM results were found to be similar to the transient simulations, in that stresses far exceeding yield were predicted in the specific locations high stress.
To learn more about MSI's advanced Finite Element Analysis capabilities, and how our modeling and simulation capabilities can help your product development efforts, click the link below. | <urn:uuid:7b1522cf-91a6-416a-a7f1-a5bb60cb89f8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mechsol.com/blog/simulation-of-mechanical-shock-testing-for-shipboard-electronics | 2023-09-28T18:48:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.940421 | 575 |
Upcoming Event! Science Night, Thursday, November 29th from 7PM - 8PM sponsored / hosted by Loyola University
With fun science experiments and demonstrations led by students from Loyola University! Bring your families for a night of Science that is OUT OF THIS WORLD!
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Do you rely on the internet for financial advice? Here are five examples of ways the internet may actually be giving physicians bad financial guidance.
The higher transparency that the internet brings to the field of finance is a welcome change and certainly one that has empowered many physicians to make better decisions about their money. Despite this, there are still some ways that the internet fails to render financial insight that is completely accurate. Here are five examples of ways the internet may actually be giving physicians bad financial guidance.
There is a growing movement of people rendering financial guidance called FIRE (financial independence retire early). These bloggers are usually not financial advisors by practice but rather a writer or high earning professional who has done well managing his or her own money. They tout the value of living a balanced life and supposedly have all the answers about how to get rich, be happy, and retire early without hiring a financial advisor or working too hard at your job.
Sounds good, but is this really practical?
Theory is one thing, and real life is another. Keep in mind that we are in the midst of a nine-year bull market. It’s easy for everything to smell like roses when there’s no 20% downturn for miles. Now take 2008 for example when financial advisors were, in some cases, the shoulders to cry on and the ones who saved people from massive financial devastation. Of course, there is no guarantee that any historical trend will continue into the future.
Many of these people have only invested for themselves which makes the premise of their ability to advise others entirely that — a theory.
Talk to someone who has made financial decisions for other people for 20 years and they will have tons of stories to tell you about how theory and reality have failed to align on numerous occasions (painfully, I might add). It’s like the difference between getting advice about the gearshift in your car from someone who knows a lot about it and has successfully fixed their own versus someone who has been a mechanic for 20 years.
Also consider that when you read something on the internet, it’s likely free. The writer has no personal accountability to you if it doesn’t work out. In fact, you may not even remember which article you read. They will not have to suffer the reputational consequences of telling you to do something that didn’t work out.
With internet blogging, the goal is generally to write content that gets enough views; it is usually not to provide personalized investment advice. The people writing the content aren’t necessarily financial experts, in fact in many cases don’t even hold industry designations. Their goal is to write about things that will get people to respond (share, like, and comment on the article.) So naturally the dry, boring details behind these financial concepts are neglected in favor of the more sensational.
Information about the way financial systems, products, and services work has been made available in abundance on the internet. While there’s nothing wrong with doing your homework, the facts and figures are only part of the equation.
Piecing together a financial plan one element at a time may seem logical, but in reality it can cause all kinds of issues. A plan should be designed holistically and take your personal goals, both short and long term, into account. Unless you are following some kind of holistic program, you run the risk of combining things that may not make sense together or leaving important things out.
For example, doctors have a high likelihood of being sued. Most financial products are discussed on the internet in terms of their investment features rather than their risk protection potential. Ask any financial advisor who puts together holistic plans for doctors for a living, and they’ll say that asset protection is just as important as, if not more important than, growing your wealth.
The insurance industry has earned itself a less than favorable reputation in the eyes of the consumer due to many instances in the past where agents have placed people into highly fed products that were not suitable and ultimately did not work out in the client’s best interest.
While nobody can dispute this fact, the effect has been that there is a great deal of skepticism around insurance products whenever they are discussed on the internet. So much so that the true merit of these products often becomes obscured.
There are many positive things that whole life insurance, for example, can do for a high earning physician, yet you rarely hear about that. You’re more likely to hear the disaster stories instead.
Let’s take, for example, a medical practitioner earning $400K per year with approximately $1M in savings. As most medical practitioners tend to be in high-income tax brackets, this practitioner needs to find a balance between having reasonable after-tax return liquidity and having asset protection from possible lawsuits related to their profession.
Retirement accounts are the commonly cited option to help with taxes as well as provide protection against lawsuits. However, the liquidity of these accounts depends upon age of the practitioner. Withdrawing funds can increase the overall taxes for that year unless it is a Roth account. There are also annual contribution limits for both Roth and Traditional IRAs that prohibit investments over a certain amount into the accounts.
As long as there is an insurable interest, a properly-constructed whole life policy can be used for supplemental retirement funds. In some cases, the death benefit of a life insurance policy is protected from creditors. Protection varies by state and may be limited. Consult your tax and/or legal advisor for more information. There are no penalties to use the available cash that accumulates within such a policy, and no requirement to pay it back. As the policy’s cash value accumulates, it can become a valuable resource that can be used whenever you need to borrow or withdraw money. Accessing the cash value will reduce the total cash value and total death benefit of your policy.
Whole life insurance could be a possibility as a retirement income supplement if other savings vehicles such as 401(k) account have been exhausted.
Although insurance products like life insurance get a bad rap from the internet, as you can see, there are times when they may offer the best option.
Recognize that content written for the internet is designed to appeal to the most people in a certain circumstance. It is not set up to address people’s needs on a one by one basis.
Look at the inherent complexity of many financial products, namely life insurance. Life insurance policies can be very complicated and difficult to understand.
Some policies have various stipulations and provisions that may become triggered over the life of the policy. It requires practical knowledge and experience dealing with such policies to find the best course of action.
Life insurance is just one example - taxes and estate planning are others. For physicians who have a lot at stake, general advice is no substitute for the opinion of a professional who has experience evaluating a client’s specific situation.
What people may not understand is that a search engine is based on algorithms. It is not a human financial advisor whose job it is to provide you with the right information, to make a recommendation based upon your needs.
The internet is a business and those who are the best at optimizing readership using various techniques such as keywords, optimizing content to hit targeted key words, or even choosing topics that are the most provocative will get the most attention. Sometimes people game the system and use certain blog titles as “click bait” or keyword load their blogs to get a higher ranking.
The end result? You may end up reading something that isn’t answering the question you asked just because it’s what a website served you.
For example, let’s say you typed into a search engine, “How should I invest my retirement money?” You will get pages and pages of answers, but the top entries will talk about investing your money into the retirement accounts.
While a person doing the search will get a wealth of knowledge about various retirement accounts and how they work, it will not answer the most crucial question: Are retirement accounts the best option for this person to begin with? That answer may be buried on page five which you’re unlikely to get to.
Here’s how this may hurt physicians. As discussed in example #3, a younger person making less money will benefit less from putting his or her money in a 401(k) plan than an older person who is in higher income bracket, because of the lower amount of immediate tax savings as well as the sacrifice of liquidity for a longer period of time.
However, some people won’t think past the information given to them and will be inclined to believe that the advice that the search returned is specifically applicable to them. It must be, it’s right there on the screen!
The internet is a great source of financial knowledge and one that physicians should indubitably consult with when creating their financial plans. However, there are limits to its power, and in some cases basing decisions on the information you are given can do more harm than good. Just like their patients, physicians should follow their own advice: Learn as much as one can about the issue, but let a professional come in and execute the plan. Whether it is a plan of treatment or a financial plan, the success is more likely to come from the knowledge and experience rather than a random page on the internet.
This material is general in nature and is being provided for informational purposes only. It was not prepared, and is not intended, to address the needs, circumstances and/or objectives of any specific individual or group of individuals. For advice regarding your personal circumstances, you should consult with your own independent financial and tax advisors. Life insurance contains exclusions, limitations, and terms for keeping it in force. For costs and complete details, contact a financial professional. Michael Pechersky, CFAFinancial Adviser, Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment AdviserRegistered Representative, NYLIFE Securities, LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency, 120 Broadway, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10271, 917-318-5504.Agent, New York Life Insurance Company (NY,NY)CA Insurance License #OI39424 | <urn:uuid:a2d6ff3c-1504-4e9e-92f2-ffa48ad37862> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/internet-gives-physicians-bad-financial-guidance | 2023-09-28T17:12:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.960819 | 2,104 |
Trends in prevalence of mental health diagnoses among youths differed by age and sex during the COVID-19 pandemic, with female adolescents representing "the most vulnerable population," a cross-sectional study showed.
Among teenage girls, the prevalence of anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and eating disorders all increased, with the prevalence of diagnosed eating disorders more than doubling, from 0.26% in March 2020 to 0.36% in October 2020 and 0.56% in March 2022, reported Loreen Straub, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues.
"Female youth, especially female adolescents, represented the most vulnerable population with regard to marked increases in the prevalence of MH [mental health] diagnoses during the pandemic, the most pronounced being the prevalence of eating disorders," the authors wrote in a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.
"While people might have speculated that teenage girls might be a particularly vulnerable population, we thought we would further look into this, given the data that we have," Straub told MedPage Today. "Seeing this evidence of that strong increase in mental health diagnoses, particularly among teenage girls, ever since the pandemic started was really, really concerning for us."
Despite a "considerably lower" prevalence of eating disorders in males ages 13 to 18, trends were similar when compared with teen girls: 0.03% in March 2020 to 0.06% in March 2022, the authors said. Changes in other mental health diagnoses were not observed for teen boys.
Among kids ages 6 to 12, the prevalence of diagnosed mental health conditions -- with the exception of ADHD -- was lower than among adolescents.
However, the trend in prevalence of eating disorders among younger kids was similar to adolescents. Prior to the pandemic versus during the pandemic, diagnoses increased from 0.03% to 0.05% among girls, and from 0.01% to 0.03% among boys.
Additionally, among 6- to 12-year-old girls, similar but "far less pronounced" changes in the prevalence of other mental health diagnoses were observed, Straub and colleagues noted, while no trends for other diagnoses were seen among 6- to 12-year-old boys.
Although studies conducted shortly after the pandemic began showed an overall uptick in mental health problems among kids, there has not been a nationwide study that examined these trends stratified by age and sex, the authors said.
Asked what could be behind the rise in mental health diagnoses, Straub said she and her colleagues could only speculate. The pandemic disrupted nearly everyone's daily routines, increased social isolation and financial strain on families, and reduced healthcare access. Among younger people in particular, it led to a "general lack of structure" that may also have been a contributor, she added.
The reduced ability to be active and to exercise may have led to a degree of psychological distress about body weight, which could then manifest in eating disorders. In addition, young people may have been exposed to "certain triggering messages through social media," Straub said.
Another possible explanation is that parents and caregivers were spending more time with their children, which may lead to parents more readily spotting mental health problems, including eating disorders, she noted.
"Again, this is a hypothesis," she stressed, and would need to be further studied.
"It's really important to first try to identify what's really going on here ... [and] try to identify the underlying causes of the increase that we see ... before we can talk more about targeted strategies that can be developed to reverse the alarming trends that we see," Straub said.
For this study, the researchers used the Optum deidentified Clinformatics Data Mart Database, a geographically diverse commercial healthcare claims database, to assess the monthly proportion of youths, stratified by age and sex, who were given a mental health diagnosis from January 2018 to March 2022.
In all, about 1.7 million youths contributed data to each calendar month; 440,722 were girls ages 6 to 12, 410,373 were girls ages 13 to 18, 461,331 were boys ages 6 to 12, and 426,358 were boys ages 13 to 18.
One limitation to the study was that it included only commercially insured youths; therefore, "patterns might look different" for publicly or uninsured populations, Straub said.
In addition, the study may not be entirely representative of all commercially insured youths across the country, because certain regions may have been more heavily sampled than others. Furthermore, the study looked only at mental health diagnoses recorded by providers, so the results may underestimate their true prevalence.
This study was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Straub reported no conflicts of interest. A co-author reported receiving grants from Takeda and UCB.
JAMA Network Open
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The Guildhall Museum
Location: 17 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1PY
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Contact us on 01634 332 900 or email email@example.com
The Guildhall Museum exhibitions
At The Guildhall Museum there are many different collections on display. These can also be accessed digitally in the museum gallery so you can view short films of they key features of our displays.
Our displays include:
- a full size reconstruction of part of a Medway prison hulk
- archaeological objects including a 200,000 year old axe that visitors can touch
- civic silver and regalia from Medway’s past
- the world’s most complete set of 18th century cabinet maker’s tools
- a selection of paintings and prints of the area
We also have a Friends of Guildhall Museums group which supports the work of The Guildhall Museum and the Old Brook Pumping Station.
The resources available at The Guildhall Museum make it a great local resource for schools. We offer educational sessions and tailored events for school children and teachers.
- high quality, on-site educational sessions
- bespoke sessions for your pupils’ specific learning objectives
- tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) twilight event for groups of teachers
- outreach services which take objects into Medway schools and offers themed teaching in the classroom
Contact the Educational Team on 01634 332 680 or email firstname.lastname@example.org to find out more about our collections and how we can add value to your work in the classroom.
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In this course we review the strengths of our communication in the consultation and we will delve into some skills and tools mentioned in previous courses.
Training for professionals with the ADM team of psychologists for the motivation of adolescent patients with diabetes. Aimed at pediatric endocrinologists and pediatric residents. Educators and consultation, hospitalization and emergency nursing staff.
Lack of patient information to make our consultation effective, provide family emotional support in the diagnosis, prepare the transition to adult consultation, to name examples. They are realities that professionals share and about which we will discuss, with everyday examples, providing alternatives for communication.
Monday, October 9 and 16, 2023, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 9, Session 1: What worries adolescents with diabetes?
- The daily life of the adolescent with diabetes.
- How a teenager experiences the diagnosis of diabetes.
- Obstacles to continuing treatment.
- Practice through your experience in consultation: communication in diagnosis.
- New tools.
October 16, Session 2: How does my patient perceive me?
- Relationship with my teenage patient.
- Situations that require other intervention.
- Practice through your experience in consultation: communication for support: negotiation and motivation.
- New tools.
With the participation of Olga Sanz Font, Master in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid, Expert in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with extensive experience in Diabetes.
Diabetes Madrid Association virtual classroom
No capacity limit.
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Marble Book Cremation Urns
These exquisite cultured marble books urns are available in seven different colors. Hand crafted in the U.S. using the same cultured materials found in high-end cultured marble and quartz countertops. The process involves mixing resins and ground marble to produce and magnificent memorial that is less fragile than real marble and will last forever. TSA approved for air travel.
Color: Seven colors to choose from - There may be variations in color and veining. Just as with natural stone, colors and veining of cultured marble can vary slightly from those shown.
Filling: Urn is accessed from the back, opposite the "spine" of the book urn.
Personalization: Engraving is available for an additional fee. Please click on the Detailed Images to view available engraving fonts. There is limited space available for engraving on the spine of the book urn so please limit engraving to no more than about 25 spaces per line. The more engraving per line, the smaller the font will be. An engraving proof will be emailed for your approval prior to the urn being engraved and shipped. The urn will usually ship one business day after the proof has been approved.
Single Urn: 10.25"L x 4"W x 9.63"H
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John M. Nolan (a)∗, Riona Mulcahy (b), Rebecca Power (a), Rachel Moran (a) and Alan N. Howard (c)
(a) Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, School of Health Science, Carriganore House, Waterford Institute of Technology, West Campus, Waterford, Ireland
(b) Age-related Care Unit, University Hospital Waterford, Waterford, Ireland
(c) Howard Foundation, Cambridge, UK
Accepted 17 April 2018
Background: A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that enrichment of certain nutritional compounds in the brain may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Objective: To investigate the impact of supplemental xanthophyll carotenoids plus omega-3 fatty acids on disease progression in patients with AD.
Methods: Three trial experiments were performed. In Trials 1 and 2 (performed on patients with AD over an 18-month period), 12 patients (AD status at baseline: 4 mild and 8 moderate) were supplemented with a xanthophyll carotenoid only formulation (Formulation 1; lutein:meso-zeaxanthin:zeaxanthin 10:10:2 mg/day) and 13 patients (AD status at baseline: 2 mild, 10 moderate, and 1 severe) were supplemented with a xanthophyll carotenoid and fish oil combination (Formulation 2; lutein:meso-zeaxanthin:zeaxanthin 10:10:2 mg/day plus 1 g/day of fish oil containing 430 mg docohexaenoic acid [DHA] and 90 mg eicopentaenoic acid [EPA]), respectively. In Trial 3, 15 subjects free of AD (the control group) were supplemented for 6 months with Formulation 1. Blood xanthophyll carotenoid response was measured in all trials by HPLC. Omega-3 fatty acids were profiled by direct infusion mass spectrometry.
Results: Xanthophyll carotenoid concentration increases were significantly greater for Formulation 2 compared to Formulation 1 (p < 0.05), and progression of AD was less for this group (p = 0.003), with carers reporting functional benefits in memory, sight, and mood.
Conclusion: This preliminary report suggests positive outcomes for patients with AD who consumed a combination of xanthophyll carotenoids plus fish oil, but further study is required to confirm this important observation.
Dementia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by a combination of cognitive decline, progressive behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) and functional disability . Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia (accounting for approximately 60–70% of cases), followed by vascular dementia. Dementia represents a major cost burden for healthcare providers. In 2016, the World Alzheimer Report showed that the current annual societal and economic cost of dementia was US$818 billion, and that it is expected to become a trillion-dollar disease this year (2018) . The cost of dementia is the result of direct (e.g., hospital care, community services, nursing homes) and indirect costs (e.g., caregivers contribution) . The exact cause of dementia is unknown, but established risk factors include age, family history of disease, and education , and putative risk factors include cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, and social isolation . For AD, the effectiveness of current pharmacological treatments (medications) is limited and varies among individuals. The effect of current medications at best is only palliative, as they cannot halt disease progression. The UK NHS suggests, as preventative, the following: cessation of smoking, limiting alcohol, a healthy well-balanced diet, staying physically and mentally active. Unless new strategies for prevention and management are developed, this syndrome is expected to continue to place growing demands on healthcare and society as a whole. There is now a growing body of scientific evidence which suggests that enrichment of certain nutritional compounds in the brain may play a role in reducing the risk of AD . Several large prospective observational studies conclude that adherence to a healthy diet, such as the Japanese diet or the Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of AD. Of note, there have been several studies on the Mediterranean diet, characterized by a high intake of vegetables, olive oil, and a moderate intake of fish, dairy products, and wine, which show that adherence to such diets is associated with better cognitive performance [10–14] and a reduced risk of dementia, especially AD [9, 15–18], but no clear evidence of the exact foodstuffs responsible. It is our view that the challenge is therefore to identify the exact nutrients within these diets that are responsible for protecting the brain from degeneration. Achieving this goal would allow for targeted nutritional supplementation for patients with, or at risk of, AD, and thereby reduce the burden of the disease. To date, the most promising leads have been with omega-3 fatty acids, which include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These fatty acids are found in high concentrations in fish oil and in fatty fish such salmon and herring. There is a substantial concentration of DHA in the brain where it forms a structural component within this neural tissue. High consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with better cognitive performance and a reduced risk of dementia [20–24]. However, interventional studies have shown conflicting results, with some demonstrating improvements in cognition [25, 26] and others demonstrating no beneficial effect [27, 28]. Other food items (nutrients) of interest include the xanthophyll carotenoids lutein (L), zeaxanthin (Z), and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ). L and Z are found in certain fruits and vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, peppers, melon) ; whereas, MZ has been identified in fish and is also believed to be generated from L at the retina . In the human, these carotenoids are found in high concentrations at the macula (the center part of the retina, where they are referred to as macular pigment [MP]) and L and Z have been identified in the brain [32, 33]. High xanthophyll carotenoid intake has been found to result in a reduced risk of AD [34–36]. Indeed, interventional studies administering L and Z have shown improvement in different domains of cognition in patients free of AD [37–39]. However, a randomized clinical trial performed by our group in patients with AD who were supplemented with xanthophyll carotenoids found no benefit in measures of cognitive function performed in that trial . In summary, there is general agreement that there are nutritional compounds in the brain which play a role in preventing AD , but attempts so far to identify these exact nutrients, and use them to prevent AD have been unsuccessful. We propose here that we have identified “a synergistic nutritional strategy” via a unique combination of xanthophyll carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids to potentially slow the progression rate of AD and aid in the management of this disease. The preliminary trial data are presented below.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This research was conducted at the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI; http://www.nrci.ie) in collaboration with University Hospital Waterford (UHW), South East, Republic of Ireland. Patients with AD were recruited (for Trials 1 and 2, see below) from UHW via the Age-Related Care Unit department. Subjects for the control group (Trial 3, see below) were recruited via newspaper and radio advertisements, and by word of mouth in the local community. This study was conducted in accordance with full sensitivity to the ethical requirements of the patients recruited. The study objectives and methodology complied fully with the widely-recognized international text and codes of practice, such as the Declaration of Helsinki and Good Research Practice. A protocol for obtaining informed consent was developed specifically for this trial by the Principal Investigator (JMN) of the NRCI and Consultant Geriatrician (RM) of the UHW to ensure that the protocol was safe and appropriate, and in keeping with the ethical code germane to obtaining consent from vulnerable subjects (which includes patients with AD). The protocol for obtaining informed consent was assessed and approved by the local ethics committee prior to the study commencing . The first ethical approval for the Carotenoids And Retinal Dementia Study (CARDS) was granted by local research ethics committee, Health Services Executive, South Eastern Area on 23 August 2012 and duration extension requests/amendments were granted on 14 January 2013, 30 October 2013, 6 May 2014, and the 27 May 2015.
In brief, three trial experiments were performed. Two trials were conducted in patients with AD and one trial in age-matched control subjects (free of AD). In Trial 1, 12 patients with AD (4 mild and 8 moderate) were supplemented with a xanthophyll carotenoid only formulation (Formulation 1) over an 18-month period. For note, these 12 patients were followed from the original CARDS sample of 16 , as they were available and agreed to continue for the longitudinal 18-month intervention. The daily formulation in Trial 1 was 10 mg L, 10 mg MZ, and 2 mg of Z. In Trial 2, 13 patients with AD (2 mild, 10 moderate, and 1 severe) were supplemented with a xanthophyll carotenoid and fish oil combination (Formulation 2) over an 18-month period. For note, these 13 patients were followed from an original sample of 21 patients from our work (yet unpublished) designed to investigate the impact of xanthophyll carotenoid plus fish oil on phospholipid profile in patients with AD, as these patients were available and agreed to continue for the longitudinal 18-month intervention. The daily formulation in Trial 2 was 10 mg L, 10 mg MZ, and 2 mg of Z plus 1 gram of fish oil (430 mg DHA and 90 mg EPA). In Trial 3, 15 subjects free of AD (the control group) were supplemented for 6 months only using the same intervention as described above for Trial 1 (i.e., Formulation 1), and data from this trial has already been published . Both study formulations were provided as a softgel capsules.
Assessment performed at baseline and after 6 months of supplementation. Non-fasting blood samples were collected in 9 ml vacuette tubes containing a ‘Z Serum Sep Clot Activator’, and collection tubes were inverted circa 6 times. The blood samples were allowed to clot at room temperature for approximately 30 min and then centrifuged at 2700 rpm for 10 min in a Gruppe GC 12 centrifuge (Desaga Sarstedt) to separate the serum from the whole blood. The resulting serum samples were stored at circa –80◦C until the time of batch analysis using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). First, the serum samples were analyzed for L and total Z (co-eluted Z and MZ) using a reversed-phase HPLC method (Assay 1) . The mixed Z fraction was automatically collected from Assay 1 using an Agilent 1260 fraction collector. The eluent was dried under a solvent concentrator (MiVac, GeneVac, Mason Technologies, Dublin, Ireland) and analyzed on Assay 2 for quantification of Z and MZ (Assay 2) .
Omega-3 fatty acid
Assessment performed at baseline and after 6 months of supplementation. For Trial 2, non-fasting venous blood samples were collected into 6 ml lithium heparin tubes for lipid analysis. Collection tubes were inverted 8–10 times to ensure thorough mixing and centrifuged at 4◦C at 3000 rpm for 20 min to separate red blood cells and plasma from whole blood. The time of blood collection and time of separation did not exceed 2 h. Plasma was aliquoted to microtubes and stored at –80◦C until further analysis. Lipids were profiled at the Medical Research Council Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge, UK by direct infusion mass spectrometry as described previously .
Macular pigment: Central nervous system xanthophyll carotenoid status
MP was measured using the Heidelberg Spectralis® HRA+OCT Multicolor (Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany). This new technology utilizes confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (cSLO) imaging with diode lasers and uses dual-wavelength autofluorescence (AF) for measuring MP. Dual-wavelength AF in this device uses two excitation wavelengths, one that is well-absorbed by MP (488 nm, blue), and one that is not well absorbed by the pigment (518 nm, green). Of note, the AF method utilized in this study has previously been tested and validated . The Heidelberg Spectralis® provides an image of MP across its spatial profile, but here we report just central MP (at 0.23◦ eccentricity) and MP volume (calculated as MP average times the area under the curve out to 7◦ eccentricity).
Dietary intake of xanthophyll carotenoids
A subject’s weekly intake of carotenoid-rich foods (eggs, broccoli, corn, dark leafy vegetables) was inputted into the “L/Z screener” to provide a carotenoid-based diet score. The L and Z values used in the screener were those reported by Perry et al. . This method of assessing and controlling for dietary intake of xanthophyll carotenoids has been used with success elsewhere . Values are weighted for frequency of intake of the food and for bioavailability of L and Z within these foods. A ranking score reflecting the relative intakes (representing arbitrary units) was generated and used in analysis. For the AD subjects, dietary habits were confirmed by a family member or carer. The range of scores on the L/Z screener is 0 to 75. After adding foods with known concentrations of the L and Z into the screener, the following estimates can be made: a low dietary xanthophyll carotenoid intake score ranges from 0–15 (≤2 mg/day); a medium dietary xanthophyll carotenoid score ranges from 16–30 (3–13 mg/day); and a high dietary xanthophyll carotenoid intake score ranges from 31–75 (>13 mg/day).
A clinical and functional assessment of each patient was performed at baseline and after 18- months of supplementation. Clinical assessment was performed by a qualified AD nurse (MB) under the supervision of a medical consultant (RM). Also, the patient carer (i.e., the primary person responsible for caring for the patient) was interviewed after 18 months of the patient taking the supplement. AD status at baseline was confirmed by the medical consultant. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to guide the diagnosis of AD during patient recruitment (baseline). With MMSE, AD status is defined as follows: 21–25 = Mild AD; 11–20 = Moderate AD; 0–10 = Severe AD. Of note, MMSE data was not obtained at 18 months as this is not part of routine medical assessment at UHW. For our report, AD status was coded as follows: Mild = 0; Moderate = 1; Advanced = 2. AD status was provided by the research nurse (MB) under the guidance and supervision of the medical consultant and guided by all information available to the research team (i.e., MMSE; clinical story; mood; function). Health status and assessment of each patient was performed after 18 months, where possible. To achieve this, the research nurse interviewed the carer of the patient to assess health status and patient function. Notes were recorded from each assessment. Importantly, the research nurse confirmed that the carer was the same person at baseline and 18-month follow up.
The statistical package IBM SPSS version 22 was used, and the 5% significance level applied, for all analyses. SigmaPlot version 8.0 was used to generate line graphics for presentation. Results were expressed as means ± standard deviations in tables and means ± standard errors for graphics. Between-group differences were analyzed using Independent Samples t-tests, One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) or chi-square tests as appropriate. Repeated measures analyses of variance (rANOVA) was used to assess Time and/or Time-Group interaction effects between the treatment intervention groups for serum concentrations of L, Z and MZ. Time effects examine whether or not a response variable is different at the various time points of interest. TimeGroup effects examine whether or not the time effect differs between the treatment intervention groups, therefore testing the impact of the intervention.
Table 1 below presents baseline data for AD patients and control subjects enrolled into the three Trials. As seen in this table, the patients with AD in Trial 1 and Trial 2 were comparable in age, sex, BMI, dietary L/Z intake, serum Z concentrations and AD category. Patients in Trial 2 had significantly lower blood L concentrations than patients in Trial 1 (p = 0.031). Other observations of note at baseline were the positive and statistically significant relationships between dietary L and Z intake and serum concentrations of L and Z (r = 0.601, p = 0.000 and r = 0.330, p = 0.043, respectively).
Biochemical response: Xanthophyll carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids
The increase observed in L and MZ concentrations was significantly greater in the AD patients that were supplemented with the combination of xanthophyll carotenoids plus omega-3 fatty acids (Formulation 2), when compared to the AD patients that were supplemented with the xanthophyll carotenoids only formulation (Formulation 1) and when compared to the control group that were supplemented with the xanthophyll carotenoid only formulation (Formulation 1) (serum L: p = 0.002, Fig. 1A; serum MZ: p = 0.006, Fig. 1B). Also, for Trial 2, DHA and EPA concentrations increased in the blood of the AD patients (of note, DHA and EPA measurements were only performed in this trial because the other trials did not have DHA or EPA in the supplement formulation). The increase observed in DHA, the main component of the fish oil used in Formulation 2, was statistically significant (p = 0.041, see Fig. 2).
Clinical/functional response in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Figures 3A and 3B present the AD status for Trial 1 at baseline and 18-months, respectively. Figures 4A and 4B present the AD status for Trial 2 at baseline and 18-months, respectively. Of note, data at 18- months represents medical observations and patient health status (see Table 2). As seen from the pie charts (Fig. 3A, B) and Table 2, progression of AD was evident in this group (data from Trial 1, xanthophyll carotenoid only intervention) over the 18-month period, with 42% of patient’s health status dropping to the point that they could not continue in the trial. Reasons for dropout included: patient moved into a nursing home due to AD progressing and unable to take the supplement; patient became too unwell to continue; cognitive decline too severe; no longer able to follow instructions. However, as seen in Fig. 4A and 4B (data from Trial 2, xanthophyll carotenoid and fish oil intervention) and Table 2, progression of AD appeared much less, with carers reporting functional benefits in memory, sight, and mood. Pearson Chi-Square analysis demonstrated statistically significant between-group difference for the changes seen in AD status from baseline to 18-months (p = 0.003).
From this study, we propose that a combination of xanthophyll carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids work synergistically to maintain function and quality of life in patients with AD. The findings from this work were unexpected, as the trials were not conducted to assess the impact of nutritional supplements on AD progression; rather, these trials were designed to measure biochemical response to xanthophyll carotenoid and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation [40, 41]. However, assessment of the patients (compiled from the research nurse reports, which included reports from the patient carers) presented very striking differences with regard to the health of the patients during the trial. Of importance, these differences were directly linked to the intervention group, where the positive outcomes were identified in patients consuming the combination of xanthophyll carotenoids and fish oil. Of note, this is the first scientific investigation reporting on the impact of a xanthophyll carotenoid and omega-3 intervention in patients with AD. Here, we examine the scientific rationale in support of our findings, and we do so below by discussing the role of nutrition in the brain under the following headings: AD pathogenesis; presence of xanthophyll carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids in the brain; mechanisms of action; synergistic effect of nutrition. There is currently no known cure for AD. Current management of AD involves drugs which aim to slow disease progression and improve cognition and behavior. Of note, only two drugs are in widespread clinical use. These include cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA-receptor antagonists (memantine) [45, 46]. However, these drugs are associated with numerous adverse effects including gastrointestinal disturbance, rhinorrhoea, confusion and sedation. Cholinesterase inhibitor therapy is associated with a doubling of risk of hospitalization for bradycardia . Also, cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine exert only a modest and temporary beneficial effect on cognitive function, mood, and behavior . The existing pharmacological approach for the management of established AD remains unsatisfactory, thereby prompting increasing attention being directed toward preventative strategies for this condition . Well-recognized modifiable risk factors for AD include smoking, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia . Also, there is a growing body of evidence that good nutrition is important for optimal cognition , maintenance of cognition , and is also associated with reduced risk of AD [7, 52]. Oxidative stress is believed to play a major role in the development of AD, and represents one of the earliest events of this condition . The brain is particularly susceptible to oxidative damage because of the high oxygen demand and high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids in this neural tissue. In particular, the oxidation-reduction reactions necessary for the generation of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) as electrons are transferred from one molecule to another . The generation of ROS (or free radicals) and associated cellular damage contributes to the pathology seen in susceptible neurons in AD. It is for this reason that antioxidants offer real potential for preventing AD. As noted previously, the xanthophyll carotenoids L, Z, and MZ are found in their highest concentration at the macula (retina), which is part of the central nervous system. To date, L and Z have been identified in the hippocampus, cerebellum and frontal, occipital and temporal cortices [32, 33], and in amounts that correlate positively and significantly with their respective retinal concentrations . Therefore, the retinal concentrations of these xanthophyll carotenoids (known as MP) can be used as a biomarker for these carotenoids in the brain. Interestingly, MP is positively related to cognitive performance in cognitively healthy individuals and cognitively impaired individuals . Indeed, data from our group has shown that xanthophyll carotenoid intervention (with a formulation containing L, MZ and Z; 10:10:2) in cognitively healthy individuals results in improvements in memory and function . In another paper, we have shown that patients with AD have significantly lower serum xanthophyll carotenoid concentrations and MP levels compared to controls . However, data on the impact of xanthophyll carotenoid intervention for patients with AD is limited. The emerging view that these xanthophyll carotenoids are neuro-protective is premised upon their chemical composition (i.e., amount of conjugated double-bonds and the presence of polar hydroxyl groups) and their localization within the lipid bi-layer of the cell membrane, thus bestowing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity at loci where they are needed [58, 59]. It has also been suggested that these xanthophyll carotenoids can enhance the structural integrity of membranes and positively impact neural efficiency [61, 62]. Omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA) are present in high concentrations in the human brain, but most of the studies to date have been conducted on the impact of fatty acids on brain development in infants . DHA participates in a number of important neuronal processes including enhancement of membrane integrity and fluidity, neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, neuron differentiation and survival. Of interest, over the past 150 years, the Western diet has changed such that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids has altered from 1:1 to 1:20, signifying that the Western diet is now deficient in omega-3 fatty acids . This recent nutrient deficiency of DHA has most likely contributed to the increased prevalence and incidence AD, given the above outlined functions of DHA for the brain. The results from the current study suggest that the improvements we identified in patients with AD were uniquely achieved only when a combination of the xanthophyll carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids were provided to the patients. In this work, we observed noticeable differences between patients supplemented with xanthophyll carotenoids plus omega-3 fatty acids compared to patients supplemented with the xanthophyll carotenoids only, in terms of their health and function. In Trial 2, the “clinical story” for the patients was more positive than patients in Trial 1. In fact, the carers for patients in Trial 2 reported functional benefits in memory, sight and mood. Following completion of the trial, families and carers of the patients in Trial 2 have contacted our research center requesting continued access to the supplement, as they are adamant that the intervention with xanthophyll carotenoids and fish oil has had a very positive impact for the patient. We acknowledge that these reports are anecdotal. Also, our data demonstrates a superior biochemical (blood) response to the xanthophyll carotenoids when supplemented in combination with the omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) compared to providing the exact same formulation of xanthophyll carotenoids (MZ:L:Z: 10:10:2) in the absence of fish oil. The improved delivery of these important brain nutrients to the target (neural) tissue is likely to have contributed to the positive outcomes linked to this formulation (i.e. via enhanced absorption and distribution of the carotenoids). Of note, this finding is consistent with a previous report by Johnson et al who showed that supplementation with DHA and lutein improve serum and MP levels in healthy elderly female subjects . This finding may be explained by the hydrophobic nature of the xanthophyll carotenoids, as it is known that consuming carotenoid-rich foods in the presence of oils or cholesterol will increase carotenoid uptake and bio-accessibility . It is important to point out that while the results of this study are very promising and offer hope for the management of AD, there are several limitations that need to be acknowledged. Firstly, the number of subjects in each Trial for this report was small and therefore our findings must only be viewed as preliminary. The findings presented here will need to be confirmed by a larger powered sample, and with appropriately definite outcome measures and study design. In the current trials, MMSE was only performed at baseline and we did not have the opportunity to capture specific outcome measures of functional or cognitive abilities. We acknowledge that such investigation is merited and will greatly aid our understanding of the positive outcomes reported here. Also, MP was not measured in Trial 2 patients, which represents another limitation of the current study. In conclusion, this preliminary report, which is supported by a biologically plausible scientific rationale, suggests positive outcomes for patients with AD who consumed a combination of xanthophyll carotenoids and fish oil over an 18-month period. These patients demonstrated maintenance of cognitive and visual function that was not achieved when a xanthophyll carotenoid only intervention was used. We believe that the results of this study should guide a focused nutritional interventional strategy for patients with AD, but we acknowledge that these positive findings will need to be tested and confirmed with further study.
CARDS was funded by the Howard Foundation (Registered UK Charity No: 285822). We thank the study participants and their carers for their participation and commitment to the project. We also acknowledge the senior research nurse manager (Maggie Bolger) and research technician (Ekaterina Loskutova) for their work on this project. We would also like to thank Professor Elizabeth Johnson from Tuffs University, USA, for permission to use the dietary L/Z screener for estimating dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin in this study and Albert Koulman and Larissa Richardson from the Medical Research Council Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge, UK for supporting lipid analysis. We are grateful for the advice from Professor David Thurnham (Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health, [NICHE], University of Ulster Coleraine UK) during the preparation of our manuscript. We also wish to thank EPAX for providing the omega-3 fatty acids and Industrial Organica S.A. for providing the xanthophyll carotenoids used in this trial.
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Log in to our site using your Merchants User ID and password. If you don’t have a Merchants User ID and password, visit Merchants’ home page (www.merchantsgroup. com) and click on the “Login” area in the upper right corner of the page. Select “Policyholders”, and on the next screen, select “Sign up now!”, and complete a few simple steps to get your User ID and password. You will receive a confirmation email. Once logged in, go to “My Profile” (in the upper right hand corner of the page) and select “Set up eCheck Account” to save your information. Click “My Profile,” then click “Set up eCheck Account” and complete the simple screen you will see. | <urn:uuid:e50370ee-6b89-4774-bd19-c3d2254b7aba> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.merchantsgroup.com/pay-my-bill/echeck/ | 2023-09-28T18:01:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.813535 | 174 |
Dear Funeral Directors:
With the developing Corona Virus Pandemic, we can remain open for the funerals as usual, but with due regards for the limitation of participants, and reasonable social distancing.
Please call 48 hours in advance for interment request.
In all circumstances government and heath agency dir ectives for group size and social distancing are to be observed .
You can reach us and get the guidance and support you need in making all of your important desicions.
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Protecting families by acting early to tackle abusive behaviour – PCC secures £800,000 investment11.07.23 - Merseyside
More than £800,000 has been secured to expand a project focused on protecting families by acting early to tackle abusive behaviour, thanks to the region’s Police Commissioner.
Emily Spurrell has secured the investment to intervene early in more cases where an individual is identified as displaying abusive behaviour and acting quickly to challenge and put a stop to their abusive behaviour by diverting them on to a specialist programme.
‘See the Signs’ is designed to tackle the behaviour of those who have committed domestic abuse for the first time, making them accountable for their actions, and working to prevent reoffending to reduce the risk to their partners and children.
The programme focuses on educating offenders on what domestic abuse is, the effects of their behaviour on their partners and children and how to make better choices, teaching them to learn how to practice non-controlling alternatives and steer them away abusive behaviour and offending.
It is hoped that the money will be used to reach up to 400 first time perpetrators over the next two years.
Suitable participants will be identified by organisations such as the police and social services and referred via the charity Causeway through their ReFocus service to the course, which will be delivered by Speke-based service DMAT who specialise in perpetrator programmes.
The £800,000 investment was secured by the Commissioner from the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Fund which is jointly delivered by the Home Office and Ministry of Justice.
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell said: “Domestic abuse is never acceptable or inevitable. Intervening early is vital if we are to tackle it and prevent incidents from reoccurring or escalating and keep families safe.
“Securing this significant investment will enable the charity Causeway to identify more individuals whose behaviour has become abusive and divert them onto this programme which is focused on challenging and changing unacceptable behaviour.
“Making offenders accountable for their actions will enable them to address the things that trigger their unacceptable behaviour, changing mindsets and empowering them to make better choices. By educating and working with perpetrators, we can end the suffering of their partners and children.
“Ultimately this has the power to prevent harm and protect more families.”
Following completion of the course, perpetrators will receive up to eight weeks of wraparound support to try and address any wider issues which may trigger their abusive or controlling behaviour, including addiction, anger management, emotional wellbeing, and mental health.
Causeway is an experienced charity with a history of working with vulnerable victims and with perpetrators of crime, particularly through the Merseyside Deferred Prosecution Scheme (MDPS) which aims to tackle issues outside of the courts to prevent re-offending. This funding will enhance this work by focusing on first time perpetrators and trying to put a stop to their behaviour and prevent any repeat offending.
Louise Andala, Head of Services at Causeway, said: “We are delighted to have been successful in tendering for this programme aimed at reducing domestic abuse across Merseyside.
“Our criminal justice team have many years of experience in supporting people away from a cycle of crime and violence, and towards a more stable, safer life. Through this new Refocus service, our Navigators will help people who have committed first-time low-level domestic abuse to recognise and take responsibility for their behaviours, as well as supporting and reducing risk to those who have experienced the abuse.
“The programme, funded by the Home Office, will be delivered in partnership with Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, Merseyside Police, and specialist organisation ‘DMAT Services’.
“We are proud to be leading this innovative programme of support across Merseyside and are excited to see reductions in the levels and severity of domestic abuses in the area, which in turn will lead to improved safety, protection and outcomes for the victims and their children.”
Maureen Harris, Founder of DMAT (Duluth Model, Assessment and Training), said: “DMAT works with male perpetrators of domestic abuse, as well as those at risk of becoming domestic abusers, and survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control.
“In England and Wales, 2.3 million people are known to experience domestic abuse each year, and one in five murders are related to domestic abuse. We believe that by tackling the early signs of domestic abuse, we can not only stop lives from being ruined but can also save the lives of those affected.
“Our See the Signs early intervention programme aims to help men identify and address the underlying issues behind their abusive or controlling behaviour, and give them coping mechanisms and a chance to change and grow.
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Here are our most anticipated releases of the week!
Jared is looking forward to:
Had no idea Hyperdontia was dropping anything, but this EP looks like it’s four new songs. Sweet!
Some cool melodeath with tasteful symphonic elements. Enjoyed their last record, cool to see they’re on Prosthetic now.
Cool sci-fi prog death. I still need to listen to most of their past records, but I’ve enjoyed what I’ve heard of theirs.
Nathan is looking forward to:
A gore-filled debut from this Chilean band. Sepulcrum cover their fun riffs and deep growls in reverb and style.
Some hardcore-tinged death metal from Tokyo with a cover that tells you exactly what to expect from the music. I had never heard of this band before but this blew me away. Every song here is captivating, this is easily my favorite release of the week. | <urn:uuid:10726ac1-c9b6-49ec-838f-c5264afd16eb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.metalutopia.com/upcoming-albums-march-17th/ | 2023-09-28T18:53:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.970602 | 206 |
Let's call this a Mentorship series of Cuddle for the souls, that inspires, empowers, supports, encourages and connects the potential hidden in the multitudes and differences of the Global Mixed People Tribe. It's meant to encourage the right and optimal mindset, and overcome fears with the aim to make the most of our abilities and gifts.
The Mixologist Soul System – My 21 New Rules for the Mercurian Year 2021
Inspiring - Empowering - Mentoring and Valuing The Mixed World Tribe
The Mixologist Soul System, is a Podcast, Voice mail, and written experience that follows, hand to hand, heart to heart, mind to mind and soul to soul, my Mixed Tribe Blog, called “Métissage Sangue Misto“.
Let’s call this a Mentorship series of Cuddle for the souls, that inspires, empowers, supports, encourages and connects the potential hidden in the multitudes and differences of the Global Mixed People Tribe. It’s meant to encourage the right and optimal mindset, and overcome fears with the aim to make the most of our abilities and gifts.
It is a wise, welcome, long overdue, beautiful, and genuinely revolutionary compendium that points us all toward what we desire most in our daily lives: that is to say, freedom and Joy.
The Mixologist Soul System represents a seismic shift in sharing thoughts relevant to the breadth of human experience. Be Cherished, be guided, be elevated, and be transformed by the profound wisdom and compassion that I’ll be periodically sharing here with you.
We are all sufficiently equipped to attain salvation, following the foundations of rules of life, love and compassion, so we must all roll our own, helping each other and embracing present and the divine in every single thing.
The Mixologist Soul System’s mission is to build inclusive and confident mixed leaders who engage in experiences that positively impact our ever-changing world by integrating service, learning, and leadership into all experiences.
There are several steps that you should take to achieve the right mindset and to be fearless. The steps will help you have an aligned mind as well as prepare you temperamentally, tactically, and technologically.
It is important to identify destructive thoughts immediately when they enter your mind. Once you have identified the negative thoughts, you should pause and reset them so that they will not interfere with your mindset.
You will need to fill the void left by the destructive thoughts with a new constructive thought or idea.
If you want to maintain control of your mind and keep a mindset primed for fearlessness, you will need to use mental exercises and rituals to reinforce a series of constructive thoughts.
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses and maximize your potential. Surround yourself with people who constantly challenge you. You need to seek multiple opinions and be willing to listen when others give their views. An open-door policy will help you to gather diverse opinions from different people. Finally, and probably most importantly, you should set aside time for self-reflection, to internalize different opinions and channel them toward growth and development. Be positive, involving others, sharing ideas, and making connections.
Today I’ll share with you all my 21 New Rules for this Mercurian year, 2021. Tips that may be useful in every moment of your day. Just listen with your heart, soul, and mind. Nothing else is required. | <urn:uuid:325aef2a-91d9-4c76-a31f-6bab52c35205> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.metissagesanguemisto.com/the-mixologist-soul-system-my-21-new-rules-for-the-mercurian-year-2021/ | 2023-09-28T18:47:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.922123 | 703 |
- Healthcare professionals use a variety of modern methods to assess a patient’s condition, such as pulse oximetry and remote patient monitoring.
- Wearable devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers, can help healthcare professionals detect early warning signs of health issues.
- Telemedicine allows healthcare professionals to conduct medical appointments remotely.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze large amounts of data to identify patterns and help healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses.
- AI can also be used to predict health outcomes, such as the likelihood of developing a particular condition.
When you visit a healthcare professional, it’s essential to know how they assess your condition. There are traditional methods of assessments, such as taking blood pressure and checking your pulse. However, with advances in technology, healthcare professionals are using modern techniques to assess your condition. In this blog, you will learn about a few modern ways healthcare professionals assess your condition that you need to know about.
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method used to measure the oxygen levels in your blood. A pulse oximeter, a small device that clips onto your finger, is attached with a puls oximeter adhesive. It then sends a beam of light through your skin to measure your oxygen levels. This method is helpful for patients with respiratory conditions, such as asthma or COPD.
It allows healthcare professionals to monitor the effectiveness of the patient’s medication or treatment plan. Not to mention it’s quick, painless, and safe for your skin as the pulse oximeter adhesive usually used is flexible, tear-resistant, breathable, and conforms to your finger. This adhesive also provides low-trauma adhesion for those with sensitive or fragile skin.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote patient monitoring is a technology that allows healthcare professionals to monitor patients’ health remotely. This technology can track a patient’s vital signs, medication adherence, and lifestyle habits.
With this information, healthcare professionals can adjust a patient’s treatment plan as needed. Remote patient monitoring is helpful for patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.
Wearable devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, are becoming more popular. These devices can track a person’s heart rate, steps taken, and sleep patterns. Healthcare professionals can use this information to assess a patient’s overall health.
Wearable devices can help healthcare professionals detect early warning signs of health problems and adjust treatment plans as needed. Wearable devices can also encourage patients to be more active and take better care of their health.
Telemedicine is a technology that allows healthcare professionals to conduct appointments with patients remotely. Patients can connect with healthcare professionals through video conferencing technology.
This method is helpful for patients who live in remote areas or have mobility issues. Telemedicine appointments can address a range of health concerns. Healthcare professionals can evaluate symptoms, review test results, and prescribe medications if needed.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more commonplace in healthcare. AI can process large amounts of data and find patterns that healthcare professionals may miss. This technology can be used to assess one’s condition in many ways. Here are four examples:
Analyzing symptoms and medical images.
By analyzing symptoms and medical images, AI can help healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses. It can also detect signs of disease progression. This technology can be used to monitor a patient’s condition over time.
Analyzing lab results.
AI can analyze patients’ lab results, such as blood tests and urine samples, to identify underlying health issues more quickly. This can help healthcare professionals make faster, more accurate treatment decisions.
AI can analyze a patient’s vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, to detect early warning signs of health problems. This information can be used to anticipate and address potential issues before they become serious.
Predicting health outcomes.
AI can also be used to predict health outcomes, such as the likelihood of developing a particular condition or responding well to treatment plans. This helps healthcare professionals better prepare for and manage potential medical issues.
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. With AI in healthcare, patients can receive more accurate and timely diagnoses and treatment plans.
Healthcare professionals are using a variety of modern methods to assess your condition. From pulse oximetry and remote patient monitoring to telemedicine and artificial intelligence, these technologies can revolutionize healthcare by promptly providing more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
With technological advances comes an increase in accuracy for assessing medical conditions, ultimately leading to better patient health outcomes. It is essential to stay informed about how doctors use different tools available today so that you can make sure they are making the best decisions possible when it comes to your care. | <urn:uuid:7e3649a0-e771-474c-9cbb-f6716648ff46> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mia-online.org/healthcare-professionals-assess-your-condition/ | 2023-09-28T18:19:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.918559 | 1,008 |
A nice and cozy towel, like this one by DUSEN DUSEN, is a must for any beach day. $54, Design Within Reach, Grand Rapids, dwr.com.
Silicone Beach Toys by BLUE GINKGO are durable, travel-friendly, and 100 percent BPA-free. $35.99, blueginkgoshop.com.
WILLIAMS SONOMA’s Ventura Portable Beach Umbrella conveniently packs into a fabric carrying case with a shoulder strap. $59.95, Williams Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com.
This Corn Husk Sheep Basket from CHARMING NORTH makes a perfect tote for your beach day belongings. $29.99, Charming North, Cadillac, charmingnorth.com.
The MARIMEKKO outdoor sling chair in poppy, well, pops! It’s a vibrant take on outdoor furniture and textiles. $296, West Elm, Birmingham, Grand Rapids, west
A Beach Paddle & Ball Set from SERENA & LILY is fun for anyone, anywhere. $248, Serena & Lily, Birmingham, serenaandlily.com. | <urn:uuid:3331f198-061b-4ed2-842a-cfe25c26f925> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mibluemag.com/the-elements-1/beach-day/ | 2023-09-28T18:31:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.818651 | 260 |
Quiet Hours for Everyone
Because residents are living in a community, respect and courtesy for others is essential in creating a comfortable environment for everyone. The College expects that at all times residents will respect each other's needs for calm and quiet living space and will not make unreasonably loud noise. This means that courtesy hours are in effect at all times. The College also expects that, if asked, students will turn down the volume of whatever noise is concerning others. Quiet hours will be in effect in every building from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday night (actually Saturday morning) and Saturday night and Sunday morning are 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Twenty-four-hour quiet hours begin the day before crit week and continue through final exam week each semester.
"Quiet hours" means that stereos must be turned down to a level that confines the sound to a student's room. Informal conversations should be confined to individual apartments. Noise in public areas should be kept to a minimum. No basketball may be played in the Founders Green during quiet hours. The pianos within Leake Hall and Meyerhoff House should not be played during quiet hours. Repeated instances of unreasonable noise during either regular or quiet hours will be reason for disciplinary action.
Termination or Cancellation (Refund Schedule)
The following shall constitute grounds for cancellation of the Agreement by the College. No refund in housing charges shall be made for cancellation resulting from any of these reasons:
- Default on the terms of the Agreement or payments;
- Dismissal from the College for academic or disciplinary reasons;
- Expulsion from housing for disciplinary/behavioral reasons; and
- Changing status from full-time to part-time student
The following shall constitute grounds for cancellation of the Agreement by the student:
- In case of injury or illness, which necessitates withdrawal from the College, the student will be released from the contractual obligation when substantive proof of the matter asserted is presented in writing to the Office of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing. Students will receive a refund of their housing costs according to the refund schedule below;
- A student who elects to participate in a College sponsored mobility or exchange or study abroad program that necessitates residency away from campus must comply with this agreement during the times the student is attending classes at the College. The student will be released from the contractual obligation for the time the student is participating in the College sponsored program;
- Students who withdraw from on-campus housing voluntarily during the semester or at the end of the fall semester and continue as students at the College will be responsible for the entire academic year’s housing charges;
- Students who withdraw from the College voluntarily during the semester will receive a refund of their housing costs based on MICA's refund schedule.
The refund schedule applies only to students withdrawing from the College or those with illnesses that require withdrawal from the College.
- Prior to assigned move-in date: 100 percent, less $300 housing reservation deposit;
- Within first week of classes: 80 percent;
- Within second to fourth week of classes: 40 percent;
- After fourth week of classes: No refund.
Students enrolled at the College for their first semester and who are receiving financial aid will be subject to the refund policy dictated by the Federal Financial Aid guidelines unless they leave campus housing for disciplinary reasons. All students who withdraw, take a leave of absence, or are separated voluntarily from the College during the academic year must notify the Office of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing and vacate their housing space within 48 hours of the effective date of such action. Students who must leave as a result of College disciplinary action, who create or present a danger to self or others, or involved in any involuntary withdrawal procedure may be required, at the discretion of the College, to leave immediately.
Upon exiting housing it is the student's responsibility to contact their R.A. in order to schedule a check-out time. The following procedures are completed upon check out:
- Room is accessed by R.A. to determine arrival/departure condition. Any noticeable damage sighted is reported on the Room Condition Form and signed by the student departing, thus acknowledging any and all damages. Note: Each apartment will also be accessed by Residence Life. Additional damages can be documented and charged to all or individual students within the apartment.
- Both apartment keys and mailbox keys must be returned. If keys are not returned, the student who fails to comply will be charged for the cost of replacing the keys and possibly the lock to the apartment for safety reasons.
- An R.A. will remind the exiting student to remove all valuables and property. Failure to complete proper check out will result in a $100 improper check-out fee with the option for additional charges. (Example: cost of key replacement, damages, cleaning, etc.) Additional explanation of proper Check-Out Procedures can be obtained from the mandatory Residence Life floor meetings at the end of every semester or by contacting your Residential Coordinator.
- Any student not responsible for specific damages or cleaning costs, should make sure to have the student who is responsible sign the Damage and Cleaning Declaration Form to keep from being charged before the end of the semester. Be specific on the form as to who is responsible for any and all damages or cleaning charges that may be assessed to the apartment.
Residents may stay in college housing over Thanksgiving, fall break, and spring break. Students will not be allowed to occupy or access their apartments over winter break.
Students must leave housing 24 hours after the last day of their fall or spring semester exams. Residents who have completed their critiques and exams may be required to leave immediately if their behavior is disruptive to the College or residential community. A $100 late checkout fee will be assessed to individuals who move out during the first hour after the designated checkout time each semester. Each additional hour over and above the first hour will result in an additional $50 late fee. Prior permission to stay may be granted to residents with extenuating circumstances. If a student's circumstances require the student to stay in the facility after the checkout day, an overnight fee comparable to local hotel rates may be charged at the discretion of Residence Life.
You may leave belongings in your apartment over break periods during the academic year; however, we encourage you to remove valuable items because the College is not responsible for any loss or damage. Additionally, we recommend that students carry renter's insurance to cover valuable items in their apartments (see "Personal and Student Property" section). MICA does not offer or provide storage.
Disability Accommodations in Housing
Students living in on-campus housing who wish to request special accommodations for disabilities must contact the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) and provide appropriate documentation to support their request. ADS can be reached at 410.225.2416 or by emailing email@example.com. ADS will notify Residence Life of the request and any necessary accommodations. Students new to the College must contact ADS and provide all appropriate documentation by June 1, prior to the fall semester (December 15 for spring admission). Students currently enrolled at MICA must contact ADS and provide all documentation by the first Friday in March to apply for housing the following academic year. Any student requesting accommodations must reapply for services each year they wish to live in college housing. Any requests made after the above-mentioned dates will be reviewed and accommodated if and when possible.
Personal and Student Property
The college is not responsible for the loss of or damage to students' personal property. Students are urged to:
- Purchase surge protectors to guard against occasional electrical surges;
- Record the serial numbers of valuable personal items; and
- Secure appropriate insurance
- Once you are sure something has been stolen please report the theft to campus safety immediately at (443) 423-3333
As a precaution, students are also encouraged to take valuable belongings home during break periods. Residents are urged to confirm existing coverage under the homeowner's policy of their parents or guardians and, if not covered, to secure individual property or renter's insurance.
The Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing Office provides assistance to students interested in living beyond the MICA campus. The Off-Campus Housing Guide-along with rental listings, tenant resources, contact information and search tips-is available on the Off-Campus Housing page. | <urn:uuid:8b6004b2-36c5-4eca-8bd2-90e7223361ee> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mica.edu/residence-life-and-off-campus-housing/housing-policies/ | 2023-09-28T17:41:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.949779 | 1,741 |
Reasons to Hire a Reliable Tax Attorney
Tax problems with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are complex and confusing to and individual. A person will effectively handle IRS tax issues by hiring an attorney that provides crucial services to the clients. The unpaid taxes and wrong filing of tax return makes a person or a business have a bad experience with the IRS. The hiring of a tax attorney is a process of resolving different tax issues that makes it hard for a person to attain the desired personal goals. A person becomes will fully comply with the tax regulations set by the IRS by dealing with the previous tax problems. A person with an IRS account is supposed to maintain a good tax return for increased performance in the area. The penalties and fees incurred due to tax debt make it hard for a person to attain the desired goals. An assessment letter from the IRS is a signal that a person requires to hire a tax attorney to handle tax issues.
Taxpayer rights are well known by the tax attorney to provide a person with satisfactory services. A person will deal with the threats from the IRS by hiring a tax attorney that will ensure the different rights of a taxpayer are considered in the assessment process. The confusion of the IRS tax assessment is handled by using a tax attorney that focuses on ensuring that a person has the necessary peace of mind dealing with the tax regulators. The right to privacy and confidentiality is considered by the tax attorney in making sure that a client will have a good representation using the legal service. A person will find it hard to deal with the IRS as an individual due to the complex tax assessment processes. A tax attorney identifies the taxpayer's rights that will protect the client from harassed by the IRS during the tax assessment process.
Tax problems are identified by the attorney and develop a unique approach to deal with the issue. A person is supposed to hire a flexible tax attorney that is committed to dealing with the complex needs of clients in the area. A person will effectively deal with tax issues by using an attorney providing personalized services to deal with the complex problems. Evaded taxes and other tax problems are successfully handled by using a proper approach to meet the specific needs of clients. The complications in dealing with tax problems are handled by using a tax attorney offering flexible approaches to meet the various needs of clients.
Professional negotiations by the tax attorney help in reducing the fines and fees involved in dealing with a tax problem. A person is supposed to search for a tax attorney that is dedicated to ensuring a person feel relaxed using the legal services. The negotiation approach should be suitable in making a client feel comfortable using the attorney to deal with the tax problem. A tax attorney helps a client in dealing with complex financial situations by dealing with tax problems. The negotiations between the tax attorney and IRS make a person have the right plan to repay the tax debt. | <urn:uuid:bc74bbd3-6062-449b-ae8c-08bc41bcd7dc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.michaelkorsfactorystores.com/on-my-rationale-explained-9/ | 2023-09-28T16:49:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.975079 | 566 |
Sometimes you can find a property on sale and you may want to purchase it so that you can get to sell it in the future at a good value but you don't have enough cash. The property may not be in good condition and for you to sell it at a profit after purchase you need to do some repairs and other renovations so that you can improve its value. When in such a situation it becomes confusing where you need to start but it is important that you contact money lenders for fix and flip loans and y will be assisted. There are so many financial institutions that offer fix and flip loans and you can borrow from them since they will examine the property and calculate the value and you will agree on the amount to apply as a loan. Here are some things to consider when applying for a fix and flip loans.
First, you need to know the condition of the property well before you make your purchase. It is crucial that you purchase the property that will be able to sell at a good price and make a profit in the future. When you calculate the cost of repair and other expenses you need to get profit from the sale and therefore you should have an idea of the condition of that house before you purchase and renovate it.
Secondly, you need to search for the best money lender that will be reliable when it comes to lending of fix and flip loans. The lenders are many and finding a reliable one is significant since you can have an assurance of getting the amount of money that you need. You can search online so that you can know the top-rated money lenders from your city and incorporate them into funding your project.
It is also essential to read the terms and conditions. Almost all financial institutions have terms and conditions and it is always essential that you get to adhere to them when you are applying for your fix and flip loan. The terms and conditions will not be the same to all institutions and they will vary based on the institution set up and that is why it is crucial to read these terms and conditions and you will settle for the most appropriate one. You need to select the money lender with favorable terms and conditions that will be easy for you to comply with.
Moreover, you need to know the amount of money you need as a loan. Here you can liaise with the team from the money lending institution so that they can help you calculate the renovation cost that will make the house to have the best value that will be attractive. When you know the amount of money needed to complete the project the way you want it will be easy for you to apply for that fix and flip loan. Thus, never be worried where you can get cash to fund your project yet you can contact money lenders for fix and flip loans. | <urn:uuid:4dd0c74e-0902-461a-afbb-a9c17dd4f6ae> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.michaelkorsfactorystores.com/what-has-changed-recently-with-13/ | 2023-09-28T18:19:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.966831 | 549 |
Poll: Pay-to-play puts sports out of reach for many
A new pollfinds that even kids from some middle-income families are cutting back on sports, because of "pay to play" fees in middle and high schools. According to the poll, conducted by Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan, a majority of schools now charge students a fee to play sports.
One in five families earning $60,000 a year or less said their kids participated less in sports because of "pay-to-play" fees. The drop in participation was even greater for families earning between $30,000 and $60,000.
Researcher Sarah Clark, Associate Director of the National Poll on Children’s Health, says schools might want to consider installment payments to ease the burden.
"I personally have heard some parents talking about how difficult it is to come up with all that money all at once, where, if they could stagger it out, it might be a little easier to do," said Clark.
Clark says only six percent of families reported getting the fees waived.
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Everybody would love to have more leads. The great thing is, when you’ve got a strong online presence, you’ve got an unlimited audience and thus, limitless potential leads.
Actually reaching all those potential online leads is a different matter though, so your lead generation process is particularly important.
Your content isn’t going to help you create online leads unless you get it in front of the right people. To do this, you’ve really got to understand your target audience and how you can reach them.
When you understand who you’re creating content for, then it’s much easier to create the messages that spur people into action. Build out your content, and give your ideal customers a reason to come to your website.
The more traffic you have to your website, the more opportunities you have to create online leads. This means it’s vitally important to be investing in your SEO and social media.
Every visitor to your website is a potential lead, so really work on boosting your traffic. A great way to do this is by creating amazing content. With Google cloud training, you can learn how to work with a team of remote workers to build out your website and attract a large volume of traffic.
You want to make it as easy as possible for someone to become a lead. The more roadblocks you put in front of someone, the more likely it is that they’ll change their mind and leave before clicking submit.
It’s easy to get carried away with asking people for too much information, but on that first contact, you really just want to get the basics. From there, you can build your touch points with the online lead and start to turn them into a customer.
You need to guide people through your customer journey at every step of the way and the way you do this is with calls to action (CTA). Sometimes people just need a little push in the right direction and that’s what CTA’s are there to do.
For example, someone may have loved your article, but it hasn’t occurred to them that they need extra help with your problem. Your CTA can highlight this to them and get them to take the action you want them to take and that they need to take to solve their problem.
You’re not being pushy with CTA’s, you’re just showing people their options.
If you’re creating leads, then you want to have a clear idea of how you’re going to follow them up. How you do this will depend on the type of business you have, but ideally, you want to be automating as much as possible.
By using automation to segment customers based on their preferences, you can understand more about each individual, and customize their journey. There’s no point creating more online leads if you don’t convert them, so this stage is vitally important. | <urn:uuid:814d525e-6fbd-4fd5-aec0-abb0d4ee3e05> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mikegingerich.com/blog/5-simple-ways-to-get-more-online-leads/ | 2023-09-28T18:14:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.959942 | 612 |
Dead Poets Society (1989)
“Poetry, beauty, romance, love- these are what we stay alive for.” -John Keating
There are some movies out there that are so impactful that they have the power to change you as a person. It ends, and you’re so distraught, and you can feel the warms tears on your face. That’s what this movie was for me.
Dead Poets Society (1989), directed by Peter Weir, is haunting, yet so beautiful. It exemplifies the importance of being your own person and not complying with what everyone else wants or expects of you. Poetry, reading, acting; the arts play an essential role in this film. But the central theme to me, is death and how fleeting life can be. The late and incredible Robin Williams stars as John Keating alongside Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, and more.
This movie will fill the souls who love the dark academia aesthetic to the brim with happiness. It takes place at an all-boys preparatory school known as Welton Academy in Vermont. The leading group of boys is Neil Perry, Todd Anderson, Knox Overstreet, Charlie Dalton, and Steven Meeks. Even though they were all already friends (besides Todd, who was new), their bond grew extraordinarily throughout the film thanks to Mr. Keating, the new English teacher. They all come from fairly strict households, Neil especially, and the school is incredibly hard on them too. It isn’t easy to express yourself when everyone around you is telling you that you shouldn’t. Because of this, Keating’s nontraditional teachings of poetry and ideas of seizing the day spoke to them all immensely. Throughout the movie, Keating helps them all get through rough times and pushes them to pursue their dreams. Neil was having the worst time of them all but was the easiest at concealing it with his happy go lucky façade. In the end, Keating’s help just wasn’t enough.
Dead Poets Society will have your heart feeling so happy until the last thirty minutes hit. That’s when it will be ripped out. So, if you watch this, I suggest bringing tissues! This movie will make you think about your life and what path you should take.
Peter Weir’s direction and John Seale’s cinematography skills make this film so intriguing. Combined with the natural dialogue and plot, everything just flows together so smoothly. I wasn’t expecting to love a movie filled with a bunch of boys at a preparatory school so much, but it really captures your heart. The camera angles and shots pull you in closer to their lives. I’ve continued to neglect mentioning the score of films in my reviews, but I must talk about this one. When a movie has a good score, that’s when your emotions will be affected the most, at least for me. It pulls you in. Every big moment becomes more moving because of the score, brought to life by Maurice Jarre, a French composer.
Unsurprisingly, Dead Poets Society won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and two BAFTA awards for Best Original Film Score and Best Film. It was also nominated for countless other awards.
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REPORT TO CLUBHOUSE OR TACKLE SHOP FOR YOUR PERMIT
- If you do not have a Permit issued on the day or bought online, you don’t have permission to fish these waters
- Our rules exist to safeguard our fish stocks and ensure that you have an enjoyable visit to Millride Country Sports
Please read these rules carefully before you fish
- Failure to observe these rules or acting in a way that interferes with others ‘enjoyment’ or use of the pools, will result in the offender being immediately removed and banned from the fishery.
- Millride Country Sports Management & Staff reserve the right to refuse entry and to ask people to leave the premises.
- Do not disturb wildlife.
- Please advice a member of staff as soon as possible should any wildlife become hurt, injured hooked or entangled with line or if the line becomes snagged on trees, bushes or any underwater snags during your visit in order that this can be immediately removed.
- We allow you to bring dogs with you while you are fishing on our complex. However you must keep them on a lead at all times, clean up after them and they must not disturb the other anglers.
- Do not cut or otherwise damage bank side vegetation.
- Anyone removing (stealing), cooking or killing fish will be prosecuted.
- All fish must be returned to the water unharmed.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be properly supervised (under 16 years old).
- No cars to be parked around the pools. A charge will occur if you need towing out.
- All cars to stay on driveway, unless special permission is given on each visit.
- All Anglers, vehicles and belongings are here at your own risk.
- Permit holders will be held responsible for tidiness in the vicinity of their peg whether or not litter was present on arrival.
- Bins are provided.
- Unless in receipt of a special night fishing permit. Angling is restricted to our opening hours .
- No unauthorised persons are allowed on the bank side before or after these hours.
- Please check closing times before you commence to fish.
- Start to pack up 30 minutes before closing. Please do not keep our staff waiting.
- You may use two rods on one permit if you have NO spectators.
- Strictly NO Spectators on night permits (Exception you may bring a non fishing wife / partner / child).
- The “beach-caster” style of fishing, Spodding & bait boats are forbidden.
- You are reminded not to retain fish for long periods, especially in hot weather.
- Management & Staff has the right to stop use of nets in adverse conditions.
- NO CARP and no other fish over 3lb to be placed in Keepnets.
- Place keepnet as near to fishing position as possible – preferably immediately in front.
- Once positioned, avoid unnecessary disturbance.
- Baiting with hemp, boilies, groundbait, trout pellets etc. is to be kept to a minimum.
- Bait not used is to be taken home for disposal, not thrown in the water or left on the bank side.
- The use of tiger nuts, peanuts and excessive oily baits is not allowed.
- You must have access to an unhooking mat when fishing for Carp or other specimen species 5lbs+
BEWARE OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES
- We recommend no fishing within the affected areas.
- You are reminded that you should be in possession of a valid EA (Environment Agency) Rod Licence.
- Use of barbless hooks only Barbed hooks are strictly banned.
- All Anglers must restrict fishing to their own peg and not cast across neighbouring swims.
- Permits and rod licence to be produced on demand to bailiffs or any staff.
- Fish must be returned back to the water immediately.
- Fish being photographed must be taken kneeing down (under no circumstances standing up) over an unhooking mat. Ensure your mat is wet before placing your catch onto it, especially during hot weather.
- All Anglers must be in possession of a landing net and unhooking mat.
- Landing nets & unhooking mats can be purchased from the Tackle Shop.
- Rods are not to be left unattended any time or for any reason.
- Fish must be weighed using a sling zipped unhooking mat or landing net.
- Take litter, discard line and unused bait home, or use bins provided arounds the pools.
- NO fires allowed, disposable BBQ’s must be kept off grass and taken home after use.
- No foul or abusive language, shouting or disturbing behaviour around the pools.
- No swimming.
- Toilets are available inside & outside the Clubhouse. Please use them.
- Catch reports and photographs would be appreciated for our website and notice boards.
- Permit holders fish at their own risk, no liability will be accepted for any loss of property, accident or injury whilst at these premises.
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This change is being introduced via the Building Safety Bill introduced to Parliament on 5 July 2021. The Bill is extensive and covers a multitude of issues. It contains many laudable and beneficial aspects which ought to improve the standard of construction work undertaken in the UK. However, two of its 145 sections, appear to go further than Mr Jenrick suggested because they will significantly extend the potential liability for construction claims and those who insure them (not just in a cladding context).
The Defective Premises Act 1972 (“DPA”)
The DPA imposes a duty on anyone involved in the construction of a dwelling to ensure it is completed in a workmanlike or professional manner, using proper materials to ensure it is fit for habitation when completed.
The limitation period for bringing an action is currently six years from completion (generally speaking, that will be interpreted as being practical completion). The benefit provided by S14A of the Limitation Act 1980 to extend time for claims in tort where knowledge of defects is acquired later, does not apply.
Sections 125 and 126 of the Bill propose a number of important changes
- Section 125 broadens the scope of the DPA which currently only applies to the “provision” of a dwelling where work is carried out on new builds or conversions (e.g. from offices to flats). The changes will now apply to all building work in connection with the construction of a dwelling, thus ensuring the DPA will apply to work undertaken on an existing building which makes it unfit for habitation (which it does not presently cover).
- Nothing in the Bill would limit its changes to only cover cladding or fire safety related liabilities, which is what Mr Jenrick appeared to suggest. Cladding may be the primary focus of this initiative but the Bill will amend the DPA to impact on any building work in connection with the construction of a dwelling.
- Section 38 of the Building Act 1984 imposes a civil liability for a breach of the building regulations which causes damage. However, it has never come into force. The Bill will establish such a breach as a cause of action, the effect of which appears to be an attempt to make the building regulations stronger and more effective.
- Section 126 amends the Limitation Act 1980 to extend the limitation period for claims under the DPA and section 38 of the Building Act from 6 years to 15 years. Of critical importance, this extension will apply retrospectively. This potentially creates a liability on projects for an additional nine years.
- This retrospective action will not apply to claims that have been finally determined or settled prior to the Bill coming into force. They cannot be reopened.
- While a 15 year limitation period will apply to the newly created rights under the DPA to bring claims in relation to work on existing buildings, that is only of prospective effect, i.e. it will not retrospectively give rights to make claims on projects completed before the Bill comes into force.
A carve out – one for the litigators?
The retrospective extension of a limitation period is unusual and controversial, not least because in many cases it will remove limitation defences that have already accrued.
Limitation periods are important because they create certainty, finality and help to avoid stale claims being made. The general view is that they should not be tampered with. Therefore, and in order to provide a level of fairness to potential defendants, the Bill introduces what may become a fertile ground for argument, namely that if the extension of the limitation period would breach a defendant’s human rights, the claim must be dismissed.
There is unlikely to be any “one size fits all” defence so what might be sufficient? What if all of the defendants’ documents have long since been destroyed as part of a standard document destruction process? Or what if a crucial witness has died, or a living witness simply cannot any longer recall events from 15 years ago? Will Claimants argue that parties involved with large projects regularly work under Deeds where a limitation period of 12 years is already in force, so an additional 3 years does not impinge on a defendant’s human rights?
The way in which the courts interpret this provision will be of significant interest (assuming, of course, the Bill comes into law)
The long-term benefits of a stricter safety regime should bring about better working practices, more checks and balances and ultimately an improvement, certainly in the longer term, in the standard of construction work undertaken in the UK. That should also translate into fewer defects and less claims. On one view the potential claims exposure faced by the construction industry should reduce as a result, but that will all take time.
The reality, certainly in the short to medium term, is likely to be an increased claims exposure because:
- Increased regulation tends to increase the likelihood of breaches occurring as parties get to grips with new requirements.
- The retrospective change to limitation will come as a surprise and concern to many. The contractual obligation to maintain insurance will rarely, if ever, extend to 15 years. Some may not have cover extending that far back. Insurers may seek to apply retroactive dates.
- While Mr Jenrick’s focus appeared to be on “shoddy workmanship”, the DPA imposes a duty on anyone involved in the construction process of dwellings whether involved in the construction (i.e. “workmanlike”) or design (i.e. “professional manner”). Contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and surveyors are all potentially caught by this.
On the face of it, these greater rights ought to be beneficial to building owners. However, the manner in which the interpretation of the DPA has evolved over the last 50 years creates its own challenges. For example whether a premises is “fit for habitation” is fact specific. In a fire safety context, for example, if a certain component of a cladding system fails to comply with building regulations, does that render the building unfit for habitation? It is also almost always an expert led question which makes it expensive to prove.
Finally, the Bill takes no account of existing insurance regimes and many in the construction industry already have significant limitation on their cover. That is particularly the case in a fire safety context, but there have been wider implications of the hard market, for example, cover for “any one claim” has largely given way to aggregate limits of cover. Many are unable to afford the limits previously purchased and as a result hold less cover. Prospective claimants may well find that even if a valid claim can be made out, defendants do not have the cover, or means, to pay any damages awarded.
Anyone connected to the construction or insurance markets will tell you the construction sector sits in the centre of very hard market conditions. Insurers will be watching progress of the Bill, and particularly the operation of sections 125 and 126 of the Bill, very closely. The retrospective extension of a limitation period is controversial, while the broadening of causes of action under the DPA potentially increases the liability of companies operating in the construction sector. As a result, there is every chance that the hard market may yet become harder. | <urn:uuid:40bd547e-ad84-4498-ac20-db94e63f2947> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mills-reeve.com/insights/publications/limitations-to-the-building-safety-bill | 2023-09-28T17:17:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.947842 | 1,480 |
The trade of a language with no words is a noble one.
Since olden times, music has found its place in society. Amidst wars and plagues, between changing eras, music has always been played and sung. Music is what brings joy to us in moments of euphoria, it is what makes our hearts heavy when the going gets tough. If there were no one to make music for the masses, no one to entertain the lost and broken–hearted, the world would have been much worse than what it is today. Drama, music, and the performing arts have evolved as our society has evolved from cave-dwelling to urbanization. In some cultures, musicians were used as jesters and sources of entertainment. There are recorded stories about the legendary monarch of music – Tansen – who could make it rain just by singing in the key of the correct raga for rain.
As time has gone by, monetary stability has become the primary focus for everyone. The time for considering a career in the music industry futile is long gone, for music has firmly claimed its place as one of the top-paying professions of all time. If done right, every career choice in the music industry leads to higher opportunities as far as jobs go. However, it is not for the faint of heart. Pursuing music as a career means that you will have to develop focus, determination, and sheer will. In this blog, we’ll be talking about what it is like to be a music lover and how it works in the music industry. For all of you who are passionate about setting out in music, and for those who just like to listen to music!
Working in Music is More Than Just Making Music
Working in the music industry comes in many different forms. There are infinitesimal genres of music, from Hindustani and folk music to Western classical and jazz and blues, the list goes on and on. Apart from being passionate about a career in the music industry, one must also possess certain skills and fulfill the criteria required to start working in the music industry. You must be sincere and willing, with a little bit of talent and a sense of rhythm and music. Ambition, versatility, and being a prior part of music, drama, or the performing arts go a long way in helping you form connections that push your way further toward better opportunities. The journey is never easy, but if you are looking to form a music career, here are a few good options to choose from:
1. Music Producer
A music producer understands both the creative and commercial sides of music and develops relationships with artists as well as record labels. Music producers are trained in foundational audio and music concepts in various types of software. They know how different live instruments should sound and are adept in mixing and engineering sound. A career in the music industry as a music producer gets you the best of both worlds.
To become a singer, you must have your voice dipped in honey. But hey, if you do, there’s nothing to stop you! Singers are the most demanded musicians in the industry. Really good singers are hard to come by, with very few coming close to the likes of Shreya Ghoshal and Ghulam Ali. However, singers hold the top spot in the most-paid careers in music.
3. Session Musician
If you are the kind of music lover that loves performing multiple backing tracks and are good with instruments, being a session musician might be a good career choice for you. As a session musician, you back and perform on another musician’s album or perform various acts on stage. You will be able to freely dabble in different genres and step into musical improvisation and arrangements to take your skills to the next level.
4. Recording Engineer
It is the job of an audio engineer to record sound and edit it in the studio. You’ll work with analog and digital audio, compressors, microphones, and signal flow; to record music, you’ll often combine both conventional and cutting-edge recording approaches. Additionally, you can be in charge of planning recording sessions and fixing any technical issues that develop.
5. Artist Manager
An artist manager’s job is to forge connections, open doors, and advance the musical act in the music industry. You must have complete faith in your artist and support them in developing a solid and long-lasting career by organizing, managing, leading, and negotiating. You might not receive the same amount of praise and admiration as the artist, but you’ll still need to put in just as much, if not more effort.
6. Notable Mentions
Some more positions that are worth mentioning are – Music teacher, tour manager, booking agent, music publicist, composer, arranger, DJ, and lyricist.
How to Get a Smart Jump Start?
Learning the ropes can be a tedious process, but learning to make good musical decisions is only something that comes with developing good instincts. There are three major players in the music industry right now. Every piece of music released into the world flows through these three conglomerates. These are:
- Sony Music Group, a Japanese concern
- Universal Music group, owned by French conglomerate Vivendi,
- And the Warner Music Group, recently purchased by Leonard Blavatnik of Russia.
These labels are the biggest labels in the world and major manufacturers, marketers, and distributors of up to 85% to 90% of the records that are sold today. When entering the field of music, always target subsidiaries of major labels. Music lovers and avid listeners are catered to by these labels. Once there is a foot in the proverbial and literal door of a good music label, things can only go up from there.
Who Gets Paid The Most?
In music, drama, and performing arts, the pay varies for those who are passionate about the showman aspect of the industry, from those who work behind the scenes. If you are looking to develop a career in the music industry from a monetary point of view, your best bets are these jobs that pay the highest from the lot:
- Music Producer
- Sound Technician
The Cost of the Career
If you were ever told after an online career counseling session that a musical field would be appropriate for you, stick to it and never let it go. The life of a musician is hard, but with the right knowledge, proper support, and willpower, it is possible to make the best out of a career in the music industry. | <urn:uuid:b1d2fd9d-3067-408f-8280-35f8f0163e14> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mindler.com/blog/career-music-industry/ | 2023-09-28T16:58:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.966604 | 1,353 |
MindMyHouse News (and recent price change) January 2023
Kia ora (a Māori greeting term which is widely in use here in New Zealand/Aotearoa) which literally means: ‘have life-force’, to you all, our thousands of house sitter and home owner members (not forgetting our dual home owners & house sitter members, cos that’s a thing…).
Well, here we are a whole 2+ years post-the beginning of the global-pandey and we have some good news to report: with our membership numbers dipping to the 50-something percentile during covid, we are thrilled to report that we are climbing back to where we were and are now at 68% of our peak house sitter membership numbers.
You can read about how the global travel trend is shooting ever upwards in the world’s media or you can just take it from us and renew your house sitter memberships in confidence throughout ’23 and beyond.
One thing: you might have been delighted year after year to notice that since we launched our service in February 2005 – that’s almost EIGHTEEN years ago now – our annual membership fee of US$20 has remained unbudgingly fixed to that low level ALL THIS TIME. We’ve realised that there’s no shame in raising our annual fee to US$29 for house sitters, to simply meet the rate of inflation in this long long long time… So….our service will go from an infinitesimal 38c per week to a tiny 55c ongoing. OMGosh, that’s the cost of one stick of gum difference! And we have noticed that even our most humble competitors charge at least twice our membership fee, so what the heck, we can love you better and all the more with this inflation-pegged raise in our annual fee for house sitter members.
Also, our home owner accounts will remain free (so that we can attract more house sitting assignments).
Wish us a happy 18th birthday next February 5, if you want to!
OK so, we are saluting you all and saying CARRY ON. We’ve got this and you’ve got this. Get connecting and find your next house sitting adventure today!
Arohanui (Love big), the Mom and Pop team of Susan and Alan here @ MindMyHouse.com
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World’s largest marketplace will continue to explore the idea of an autonomous robot.
The world’s largest marketplace continues to axe its more experimental programs amid slowing sales growth.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced this week that it halted testing of its Scout home delivery robot and is offering new positions to 400 people who worked on the project. Amazon began testing Scout in 2019, but customer feedback revealed that it fell short of expectations.
“During our Scout limited field test, we worked to create a unique delivery experience, but learned through feedback that there were aspects of the program that weren’t meeting customers’ needs,” Alisa Carroll, an Amazon spokesperson, told members of the media. “As a result, we are ending our field tests and reorienting the program. We are working with employees during this transition, matching them to open roles that best fit their experience and skills.”
Scout made its debut on the sidewalks of Seattle in 2019. Since then, the cooler-sized robot has popped up in Georgia, Tennessee and Southern California, delivering packages to customers’ doorsteps in an internal compartment. The bots were accompanied by human “ambassadors” who could step in should something not go according to plan.
Amazon posted an optimistic blog post update about Scout just four months ago. But between then and now, it made the decision to greatly scale back on the program.
However, the e-commerce giant isn’t totally abandoning the idea of an autonomous robot. Carroll said that a skeleton crew will continue to look into the technology, though the vast majority of workers will be reassigned to other programs.
Of note, Sean Scott, a former vice president who oversaw the program, left Amazon about a year ago according to his LinkedIn page. Additionally, Aleksandar Kojic, the robotics director of autonomy for Scout, departed in July.
The scrapping of Scout is the latest in a series of cost-cutting maneuvers for Amazon, which has experienced slowing sales growth in 2022. So far this year, the company has closed, canceled or delayed the openings of over 60 warehouses in the U.S. alone.
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You’ll have to excuse me for a moment – must just slap Prague
From the Labour webpage relating to donations.
“If I donate more than £1,000 to a Labour Party unit (e.g. Constituency
Labour Party) or more than £5,000 to the Labour Party nationally in the course of a calendar year, I understand that my name and the amount of the donation
will be reported to the Electoral Commission for publication on their public
register of donations to the Labour Party. The information you have provided will not be shared with any organisation or individual outside the Labour Party without your consent, nor transferred outside of the United Kingdom.”
Infrequently Asked Question – If, for example a limited company donated £4,800 to the Labour Party nationally, would it be reasonable for stakeholders in that company to expect a Labour MP to publish a copy of the relevant cheque complete with details of the transaction complete with a sample signature for fraudsters to copy on to his personal website (thus making the private details of the transaction known to the entire world) ? And what would the company’s legal rights be should this occur?
- send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.org or
- telephone our call centre on 08705 900200 or
- Melanie Onn Labour’s data protection officer can be contacted at the following address: Melanie Onn Labour Party 39 Victoria StreetLondon SW1H 0HA
Should the hypothetical situation occur, you should immediately consult a good lawyer about your legal rights and possible recourse. For your background reading, please browse through the Electoral Commission website, the Political Parties, Election and Referendum Act 2000 (warning it’s quite long and complicated) and of course the Data Protection Act. Whilst it is theoretically possible for this information to be mishandled, it is unlikely that an MP would behave in such a foolhardy fashion, especially one that has voted for MPs to be exempt from the Freedom of Infomation act. Such a person is in fact unfit to serve as an MP.
As usual, Praguetory is talking bollocks:
1. The web page disclaimer PT quotes applies specifically to donations made via the Labour Party’s website – it doesn’t apply to the purchasing of £4800 worth of tickets for a Labour Party fund-raising event.
2. Feel free to read through PPERA if you like, you’ll find nothing whatsoever about protecting the privacy/confidentiality of donors, only rules governing when political parties have to make mandatory disclosures of donations. Parties are actually free to make voluntary disclosures if and when they like.
3. Ah yes, the old Data Protection Act macguffin.
Without going into the full ins and outs of data protection – which can be pretty complicated – DPA only covers personal information and then only within certain limitations.
So say, for example, I go an trace not only PTs full name (which I already know) but also his home address, sourcing my information from a public register, such as the electoral register, then I would be perfectly free to publish that information because its already in the public domain.
As it transpires, because we’re dealing with a company cheque here, the only personal information disclosed by its publication is the signature on it, which the Telegraph has identified as being that of Avtar Lit, who happens to be the company’s chairman – and that information happens to be in the public domain already in a variety of places from Companies House registers to the Radio Authority ruling regarding the radio station’s breach of broadcasting/electoral law back in 2001.
So no breach of Data Protection here, either…
Still, as is well know to bloggers, when Praguetory gets on a roll and becomes determined to make a complete arse of himself, he rarely stints at going the extra mile to finish the job…
Now, you know he’s talking bollocks from the title alone, which amounts to a pathetic attempt to blow smoke to cover his own party’s embarrassment over Lit’s attendance at a LabourParty fundraiser.
I’m no lawyer,
No shit Sherlock… D’oh!
but were you to decide to post something like this, you might like to think about the following potential actions that could be brought;
But you’ve just said you’re not a lawyer, so our expectations have already been set – you’re talking bollocks.
By Sunrise Radio Ltd for breach of confidentiality both in respect of the existence and value of the transaction and in respect of private bank details. If it could be shown that they suffered a loss as a result of Tom Watson breaking the law, they may be entitled to compensation.
What possible loss might Sunrise Radio suffer for having paid for its MD to go to a Labour Party fund-raiser? And who says Tom Watson has broken any laws here, Mr ‘I’m no lawyer’? – only you and you haven’t got the first fucking clue what you’re talking about…
By AIB Bank, who as payee bank are generally liable for losses arising out of fraudulent cheque payments. If it could be shown that losses arose due to the actions of the Labour Party, the Labour Party may become liable.
Fraudulent cheque payments? What the fuck are you talking about, PragueTwat.
What’s been posted is a black and white scan of a cheque on which all the numeric information relating to AIB that could, hypothetically be used by a forger, has been deliberately obscured using photoshop. to use that image as the basis for defrauding AIB you’d need to be more than a master forger, you’d need to be psychic as well.
Ok, so there’s Avtar Lit’s signature on there, but if that’s an issue then many leading politicians have more to fear, given the extent to which scanned signatures of leading politicians appear in policy documents, manifestos, reports leaflets and even e-mails, as a mark of their personal endorsement of the contents.
PTs problem here is that he’s desperately trying to spread a bit of FUD and no one’s buying, because he’s crap at it.
By the Information Commissioner and therefore the police for breach of Data Protection Laws. Here’s how Sunrise Radio Ltd could record a complaint.
Something for the Electoral Commission to look into. PPERA (2000) covers legal requirements relating to political donations.
Covered all this earlier on – all a complete load of bollocks…
Sunrise Radio Ltd exists as a separate legal identity and a £4,800 donation does not need shareholder approval. Anyone actually saying Tony Lit donated to Labour has probably committed a libel. I believe the Lit family is financially solvent.
Anyone actually saying that Lit had donated to Labour last night would have made such a statement in good faith and in the reasonable belief that he had, based on the photograph of Lit at the Labour fund-raiser with Tony Blair (oooh, bit like Cluedo, that…) and on the knowledge that Lit was, at the time, the Managing Director of the company making the donation, from which one would all-too-reasonable presume he would have been aware both of the cheque and of where its being paid to.
PTs now running around posting idiotic ‘warnings’ like this (from Pickled Politics – see comment 2)
May I introduce you to the concept of a company having a separate legal identity? From a legal point of view, you may wish to amend the wording of your post. A friendly warning.
Of course, what PTs ignoring is the little matter of corporate responsibility (and liability) under which directors share equal responsibility/liability for the actions of any company of which they are a director, and as Tony Lit was still managing director of Sunrise Radio at the time the cheque was issued, legally-speaking its as much his responsibility as that of any of the company’s directors, including his father who actually signed the cheque.
And let’s also not forget the little matter of the £4,000 that Lit’s table at the event currently owes the Labour Party, in lieu of the two tickets to a Hillary Clinton fund-raising event in the US that Sunrise successfully bid for during an auction at the event…
…or is PT going to try and claim that Tony nipped out to the toilet while the auction was on and didn’t know anything about that either.
Let’s face it, as a wannabe spin doctor Praguetory is a quack and unfit to be considered a halfwit.
And with that, time for me do my Sunday morning DJ bit, and this next song goes from Praguetory to David ‘Davey-Dave’ Cameron and the Bullingdon boys…
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He’s the most second-guessed person in any ballpark he goes to, and yet for Zdeněk Židek -- better known around the game as “Z" -- this is a dream come true. Originally hailing from the town of Plzeň in the Czech Republic (you may know it for their signature Pilsner Urquell), Židek is the only European umpire in the Minor Leagues.
But how does someone like Židek, who holds a law degree, go from the Czech Republic to the small towns of the Double-A Eastern League, working alongside players who harbor the same dream of one day reaching the Major Leagues?
Well, there's the long answer and the short one.
"It's less romantic than anyone might think," Židek told MLB.com. "I was a softball player and then a fastpitch umpire and we made it to the World Championships. I wanted to step up because I wanted to make a living out of -- I'm a lawyer by profession. So, one day, I just Googled 'How to become a Major League umpire.' It told me to go to one of the professional schools in Florida. I went there and then got the ball rolling."
Perhaps most surprising is that Židek has been wanting to umpire almost since the very first day he ever stepped on a ballfield. Introduced to softball by his best friend, he and a group of classmates quickly formed their own team. It didn't take long for Židek to learn that he always wanted to be on the field -- and more than that, he wanted to be the arbiter.
"We went and took an umpiring course," Židek said. "We umpired every weekend. So that's how it started when I was like 12 or 13. And then, all of a sudden, you realize that you're a better umpire than a player, which you know, when you're 14 or 15, you're not very good at umpiring. I can't even imagine how bad of a player was."
Židek proved adept at his tasks and rose up the ranks of European umpires, working over the weekends and pocketing the same kind of money other teenagers got from "flipping burgers," he joked. By the time he was 17 years old, he was tasked with umping the junior girls' European Championships.
There was only one problem? Židek couldn't drive.
"My father took me there, so nobody knew that I didn't know how to drive at that point," Židek said with a laugh. "It was junior girls, so there were actually girls that were older than I was."
While the level of play is quite good in Europe and the Czech Republic, there isn't much money in the sport. The Czech Republic -- whose national baseball team played in its first World Baseball Classic this spring -- has one of the continent's better leagues despite its mostly-amateur status. If Židek wanted to do this with his life, he'd have to come to the United States.
So, after watching "The Third Team," an MLB Network documentary that followed the 2012 World Series umpiring crew, Židek's dream materialized.
“I watched it, like a million times. I even subtitled it for our umpires to see [in the Czech Republic]," Židek said. "That was that was one of the breakthrough moments: How can I do this?”
Of course, before he left for America, he had to take his law exams first.
"I took my law school entry test, that was on Sunday," Židek said. "On a Monday, I flew to the United States for the very first time, and then I saw my first professional game that very week."
Židek speaks softly and carefully, seeming to choose each word the way one counts change, but his eyes light up with an impish glee when telling a joke or debating the minutiae of a call or a rulebook discussion. You have a feeling this is how he would be when working as a lawyer in court -- something he admits has plenty of similarities with his current job. After all, both are duty bound to the rule of law, with the ability to communicate among the crucial parts of the job. One of them just happens to be a little less serious and takes place outside.
At the same time, Židek's personal experience couldn't be more different.
"I specialized in criminal defense and data protection. I was going to jails and courts and really defending people," Židek said. "On the other side, I'm sort of the judge."
His days at the umpire academy began early with trips to the classroom to learn "every word in the rulebook." Then he'd hit the field, with instructors hitting fungoes and the students calling plays. After a short lunch break -- usually with some studying done over the meal -- he'd be back out on the field for another round of calls.
"By day two, day three, you've already lost your voice, your hope in life, your self confidence," he joked. "Everything's gone."
While the work was hard, it was everything that Židek could have dreamed of.
"I remember asking, 'Are those shoes that the instructors are wearing new, or are they just so beautifully polished?' I really thought that it just can't be done this pristinely. From that first day, I knew this is what I want."
As for strikeout calls, it turns out that every umpire doesn't start working on their signature punch out behind the dish.
"One of my great advisors, Mike Felt -- who recently retired -- he told me that the style comes with experience. He said 'Don't worry about your strikeout call. It's going to change 30 times in your career. Worry about the most important things: Getting the calls right, getting in position.'"
He was first assigned to Florida's Gulf Coast League, getting his first action at the Phillies Spring Training complex in Clearwater, Fla. While shopping for swim goggles, he got the call that he was being promoted to the Northwest League.
"Pardon my complete utter ignorance," Židek remembers asking his supervisor with a laugh, "but where the hell is that?"
After the 2020 season wiped out Minor League Baseball for a year, Židek had stops in the Carolina League and South Atlantic League before being promoted to the Eastern League this year. Just as a Minor Leaguer must rise through the ranks, so must an umpire. But where there's 700 Major League jobs, there are only 76 Major League umpiring jobs.
"We're expected to get better every day. We're expected to advance and if that advance stops, that means that we're not going to progress," Židek said. "It is for us to work every day on the craft and then make the chips fall at the end. Because statistics and the numbers are against us. That's quite clear."
He knows that he's the least popular person at the park; that every player, manager and fan will take out their frustrations on him and his calls. He calls that pressure a privilege.
"I always say that umpiring is my way back into society, because I was defending criminals before that," Židek joked. "In my view, if yelling at me makes somebody's day better, go ahead. I'm glad to be of service."
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“You know what that guy’s problem is?
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We were on a military base in central California picking up a couple of ambulances Mr. W bought in an online auction.
When I took a closer look at the guy he was talking about, I instantly got his meaning.
The other guy, we’ll call him Bob, was driving a rental truck pulling a rental trailer.
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He didn’t know what Mr. W knew.
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Bob probably would have saved money hiring Mr. W to haul that stuff for him.
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Bob’s the kind of guy that thinks he’s got to do it all himself.
Bob wastes lots of money because he doesn’t take the time to check out better ways to do things.
If Bob ever wants to buy more equipment, he’ll do the same thing.
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Why can he pull it off?
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He owns the trucks and trailers.
He owns the land for storage.
He has the tools and equipment necessary to fix anything and get it ready for sale.
Posting it online is dang near free.
When you own your means of earning, you get into profit much faster.
And the margins are far larger.
The same is true for your online business.
When you own your platform, you can’t get banned.
If you own the storage for your valuable content, you can’t be shut down.
Doing things cheaply, you’ll make more profit per sale.
That’s how you crush your competition.
I’ve learned a lot about how to run a business from Mr. W.
He’s picked up a few things from me, too.
One thing we’ve both learned is this:
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The Government is clamping down on trigger-happy parking wardens and banning CCTV 'spy cars' in new laws due to come into force by the end of this year.
Following a three month consultation on local authority parking, the Government has published a 10-point plan to rein-in "over-zealous parking enforcement practices", which it says has forced people to shop in out-of-town centres or online.
One of its key plans is to ban the use of 'spy cars' to catch people who park illegally, which is says should end the "plague" of tickets being issued by post. (See our Parking Ticket Appeals guide if you've had a ticket you don't deserve.)
Instead of using the mobile cameras, parking wardens will have to fix tickets directly to windscreens, making it illegal for councils to issue penalties to drivers using CCTV cars unless it's for offences that occur on critical routes, such as outside schools, bus lanes and bus stops.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles says: "CCTV spy cars can be seen lurking on every street raking in cash for greedy councils and breaking the rules that clearly state that fines should not be used to generate profit for town halls.
"Over-zealous parking enforcement and unreasonable stealth fines by post undermine the high street, push up the cost of living and cost local authorities more in the long term.
"The Government is taking urgently needed action to ban this clear abuse of CCTV, which should be used to catch criminals, and not as a cash cow."
What are the Government's other parking plans?
The Government's other plans, which it says should give drivers a "fairer deal", include:
- No parking fine if you park near an out-of-order meter and there's no alternative way to pay.
- A compulsory 10-minute grace-period at the end of paid-for parking will be introduced. This will also apply to free on-street parking. So if you've parked in a free 30-minute parking bay, you won't be penalised for returning a few minutes late.
- Adjudicator powers will be increased. So if for example an adjudicator's seen repeat parking tickets issued at a specific location where there may be inadequate signage, the adjudicator could stop the council issuing tickets in that area or get it to change the sign (or both).
- Residents and businesses will have the right to demand a review of parking in their area, including the use of yellow lines and charges.
- Parking guidance will be reformed so it is isn't as "heavy-handed" with motorists. It's hoped this will stop bailiffs being overly aggressive.
- Councils will be forced to publish how income from parking charges is used.
- The cost of parking tickets will be frozen for the remainder of this Parliament.
These changes will become law through the Deregulation Bill.
Separately, the Government is also trialling a 25% discount for motorists who lose a parking appeal at tribunal on the full price of their parking ticket.
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For the very 1st time our College has hosted the Good movie day! Many students and cinephiles came this Wednesday 7th of August to watch Lion starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman and it worth the watch! Everyone enjoyed the experience and had fun! So, stay tuned for our next announcement for the next month to come! You just have to bring yourself and your friends and we’ll bring the movies and the Pop-corn! | <urn:uuid:80a8befc-cf45-468c-93ae-353c8dc64638> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.montrealcollege.ca/news-research/movie-day/ | 2023-09-28T17:03:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.972079 | 98 |
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In The Beginning
I know the story of my life started with “Where do I Begin”, but it actually begins with a classic song from the movie Billie Maddison when Adam Sandler is waiting for the bus to go back to school. Do you remember? If you don’t let me remind you:
Back To School
Back To School
To Prove To Dad That I’m Not A Fool
I’ve Got My Lunch Packed Up,
My Boots Tied Tight,
I Hope I Don’t Get In A Fight
Back To School
Back To School”
This short, but catchy song was stuck in my head throughout my entire youthful years while I was at high school, (didn’t help that I watched Billie Maddison like it was on repeat)
I would crack a smile and giggle to myself as I sang it to myself and to my friends as we would wait at the bus stop in the early hours to hop on the Transperth 106 and 31 buses to school.
… I would also sing it loud and proud at school
There was one part of the song that branded its line into my soul:
“To Prove To Dad That I’m Not A Fool”
Despite the harmless childish humour, hidden behind the smiling and the giggling was a trembling fear.
A trembling fear that I would “show dad I’m a fool”
It wasn’t literally just my dad I was fearful of failing, it was my mum, my brother and sister, my friends and more importantly I was fearful of failing myself, I didn’t want to prove to myself that I was a fool.
I was fearful that if I threw my opportunity away by being at school, that when I welcomed myself into the real world I won’t succeed in it
I was fearful that if I failed, I would prove to the world and myself that I was a fool.
So I did my best to show up to school every day, to pay attention in all my classes, to achieve the highest results I could so that I would increase my chances going further once my time was up.
But I realise now, all these years later as I write the story of my life that school failed me.
I never hated going to school, as much as I complained, school was probably one of the best times of my life.
It was a life of zero responsibilities, a fairly carefree life allowing me to do whatever I wanted when I wanted with not that many consequences.
But do you want to know why I dislike school? The homework, sure, the boring morning masses, yep, the teachers, a few, but more importantly than that is that school taught me to fail in “the real world.”
Stuck In The Middle
Lesson 1: You Only Have Two Options
I have always been a creative, even at school, I would listen to music to escape to a fantasy oasis of endless possibilities, far, far away from the mundane routine of going to Algebra for the first period on a Thursday morning.
My folder was covered in art, pictures of my escape mechanisms. Hidden within was a sketchbook that I used to outline and colour my imagination into reality during classes.
Simply because I didn’t care about geography, accounting or chemistry, I only cared about what I was passionate about and that was painting colours.
School doesn’t care about your fantasy oasis of endless possibilities, it doesn’t care about turning your wildest fantasies of possibilities into a reality, instead, they focus on programming you to become another robot on the assembly line.
School doesn’t focus on learning more about the colours inside your imagination, they don’t attempt to make them more vibrant, instead, their focus is to desaturate your colours so you paint your life in black and white.
School leaves you with two options:
- Pick a career, go to TAFE or University, study for another 4 years and find a job
Or if you don’t want to continue studying
- Pick a trade, get an apprenticeship for 3 – 4 years and get to work.
Oh, they also forgot to mention, you’ll probably end up hating your job and become horribly depressed because you may end up in a career that’s not painted in your colours.
Lesson 2: Life Requires More Wisdom and Less Knowledge
When I went to school, I honestly thought it would teach me everything I needed to know to function in life.
I learned how to read, spell, write and count, armed with these tools I thought I could conquer it all!
Life certainly proved me wrong.
To me, school taught me the skills to function in life, yes, but school didn’t teach me the skills to survive in life.
When I was at school and when initially left school, I had no responsibilities, life was good, really good, It was a happy moment in time.
But, nothing stays the same, things change and as I got older, I changed, my responsibilities changed, things happen that we can’t control which can negatively affect our physical and mental wellbeing.
My happiness started slipping away from me, where did it go? Why was it leaving? I couldn’t find it and if I did it was for a brief moment before leaving me again.
I eventually found myself in a dark place, no light to guide my way, trapped, I had become so unhappy with my life, depressed, I hated it.
I wasn’t surviving, I was suffering, the weight was crushing me inside. I didn’t know where to turn, who to speak too or what to do next.
Losing yourself is a horrible place to be.
I began to question, where did it all start going wrong?
School never taught me the critical life survival skills like:
- How to manage money
- How to negotiate
- How to communicate
- How to deal with rejection
- How to deal with heartbreak
- How to learn from failure
I got taught to memorise information, which was helpful to function but at the cost of not learning survival life skills.
School is designed in a way that it prepares young children to live in the world. But school lacks the ability to enhance personal growth, financial management, communication skills, emotional intelligence and healthy living habits.
Schools are not designed to teach us what matters most.
Lesson 3: We Get Graded on The Wrong Things
When it came to tests at school, I dreaded them. No matter how much I studied as soon as it came time to pick up my pen and the clock started counting down everything I retained was suddenly forgotten.
Then, as soon as the test was over everything that was forgotten suddenly returned.
Leaving the exam room I was disappointed in myself.
As you can imagine, my grades reflected my memory loss. They weren’t horrible, but I could of done a lot better.
I scrapped through.
I always had a problem with the grading system. I understood why it was there, used as a metric for me to strive for a level of achievement and to prove I was competent.
But I was being graded on subjects that never interested me, I had no burning desire, no passion for learning them, I wasn’t compelled, I saw no use with that knowledge.
Was forgetting during an exam a sign then?
I didn’t care about answering questions on the periodic table of elements, I only cared about breathing oxygen so I could paint my colours.
The grading system is flawed because I believe there are/ will be so many past, present and future students who were/ are/ will be getting graded on subjects that are completely irrelevant to their passions and the colours they see.
School sets you up to get an F in life by not grading students on what they’re passionate about.
School also sets you up to get an F in life by not teaching students the most fundamental thing about grades
You can get straight As in school, but nobody, no matter how successful, gets straight As in life. In life, you tend to get As by getting Fs first… Lots and lots of Fs.
School brainwashes us to have the mindset that any given amount of effort will always bring a measurable, predictable, and successful result.
But what I learned very quickly after school was that the real world doesn’t function like that.
This is The End
Despite my less than desirable results at school I don’t think I failed school, I don’t think I became a fool, school failed me, school plays the fool in this story.
School failed me because it’s system mentally unprepared me for the real world and its harsh terrains.
School failed me because it’s system is broken. School taught me to become another slave to the system, to follow a made-up guide on how life should be lived.
School never taught me to pursue the passions that would ignite my soul, no, school taught me to pursue what would make me inevitably unhappy.
The school system needs to change for the future mental wellbeing of students and the survival of the human race.
I had to learn how to survive outside of school.
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Alma Mae Haskins (87) of Chesterfield, Virginia went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Haskins, and parents, Lester and Alma West. Alma is survived by her daughters, Starlett M. Pierotti (Pat) and Tammy D. Williams (David); grandchildren, Christopher D. Yeratt (Logan) and Heather M. Roberts (Josh); and sister, Carol P. Shiflett. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jr., Blake, Skyanna, Brentley, Brennan, and Kase; and numerous other family members. A visitation will be held from 10:30-11:30 am and the funeral service starting at 11:30 am on Monday, September 25th at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23234. A private graveside service will be held at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, https://msfocus.org/Home.aspx or the Tommie Fund, https://www.raccfoundation.org/tommie-fund.
Online condolences at www.morrissett.com
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Robert Edward Clarke, 82, passed away December 22, 2022. He was born in Richmond, VA on December 8, 1940 to Sam and Edna Clarke. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Robin Burgess; son-in-law, Marc Burgess; and his brothers, William and Ralph Clarke. Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Sarah Clarke; nephews, James Taylor and Robert Taylor (Catherine); one niece, Monica Clarke; and his beloved fur babies, Molly and Bella. A celebration of life will be held at noon Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, N. Chesterfield, with a visitation beginning at 11am. Interment will follow at Wilson Family Cemetery.
Celebration of Life
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- Venue: Wilson Family Cemetery
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The United States Government has set aside a fund in excess of 6.7 Billion dollars to compensate Camp Lejeune victims who have suffered from one or more of the following serious medical conditions:
Infertility in Women
Contact us now to see if you qualify for compensation. We have an experienced legal team who will fight aggressively to get you the justice you deserve.
What are the Camp Lejeune Lawsuits?
For over 30 years, more than 1 million veterans, families, and civilian workers living at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina became exposed to water contaminated by industrial waste, pesticides, solvents, and other toxins. The US government knew about it and did nothing. As a result of bathing in, cooking with, or drinking the water, many people suffered or died due to diseases, defects, miscarriages, and more.
Decades later, the US government finally set aside billions in settlement money for those who lived at Camp Lejeune for longer than 30 days between 1953 and 1987. Today, many people have filed Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits; veterans, families, and spouses may file for themselves or on behalf of a deceased loved one to seek compensation for the death, disease, or injury they suffered. Mostyn Law is committed to helping Camp Lejeune victims and survivors, and we are ready to help you learn more about qualifying your case.
At Mostyn Law, we have fought diligently for every client who suffered from a wrongful injury or death. Part of our passion is to ensure that veterans receive full compensation under the law for any damages they suffered due to negligence during their time serving our country. Our deep knowledge of the Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits enables us to play a pivotal role in fighting for veterans’ rights. We do everything we can to help them pursue what they are rightfully owed in light of Camp Lejeune’s catastrophic toxic water.
What are the diseases, neurobehavioral effects, and other complications caused by Camp Lejeune’s toxic water?
There are more than a dozen forms of cancer that Camp Lejeune’s toxic water directly caused, and some of the symptoms could have taken years before becoming noticeable. These include:
Bladder carcinoma (bladder cancer)
Brain tumors (brain cancer)
Colorectal cancer (colon cancer)
Leukemia (blood cancer)
Hepatic cancer (liver cancer)
Multiple myeloma (Kahler’s disease)
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS, preleukemia)
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)
Prostatic carcinoma (prostate cancer)
Sarcoma (soft tissue cancer)
The toxic effects of hazardous water can have devastating neurological effects, including neurodegenerative diseases, kidney or liver diseases, and other severe medical conditions, such as:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
End-stage renal disease
Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)
Hodgkin’s lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease)
Renal toxicity (kidney failure)
For those who may be carrying an unborn child, toxic water can lead to potentially fatal pregnancy complications, including:
Birth defects (including heart, neural, and down syndrome)
Congenital heart disease (CHD, cardiac defects)
Camp Lejeune Lawsuit FAQs
How do you file a Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit?Contact Mostyn Law and we will help you get the money you deserve for your Camp Lejeune injury by walking you through each step of the legal process. We start by gathering your service, employment, and medical records so we can verify your case, and then we’ll proceed with submitting the documentation required by the Navy’s legal division.
Is Camp Geiger part of the Camp Lejeune contamination?No. While Camp Geiger is a small base within the surrounding Camp Lejeune marine base, the water at Camp Geiger was not contaminated. However, if you encountered the toxic water from Camp Lejeune during your residency at Camp Geiger, you may still be entitled to financial compensation.
How do you qualify for a Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit?Even if your deceased loved one died from a terminal disease or condition, and you didn’t make the connection to the Camp Lejeune water contamination until years later, there is still a chance you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit. If you worked or lived at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and wish to file a lawsuit for death or injury, contact Mostyn Law for assistance. Once we verify your case and all documentation, we will walk you through the claim process every step of the way and make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuit Updates
Federal judges appoint the Camp Lejeune plaintiff leadership team, and Millberg is accused of robocalls
Reuters reports that four judges from the Eastern District of North Carolina have appointed a seven-member leadership team of attorneys to represent plaintiffs in the pending Camp Lejeune litigation cases. The team includes lead attorney J. Edward Bell III (Bell Legal Group) and co-lead counsel Mona Lisa Wallace (Wallace & Graham). Together, the select attorneys will manage settlement talks, create discovery plans, select bellwether trials, and communicate all developments to the public regarding more than 1,100 ongoing Camp Lejeune cases and counting.
Bloomberg reports that a newly-proposed federal class action lawsuit accuses Millberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman LLC of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The suit alleges that Millberg made robocalls, or scam calls, “soliciting participation in Camp Lejeune toxic-water lawsuits.” Millberg has been accused of texting and calling numbers on the national Do Not Call registry, calling without self-identification, and using an artificial or pre-recorded voice—all within direct violation of the TCPA.
Department of Justice calls on federal judges to expedite consolidation of Camp Lejeune lawsuits
Reuters reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged federal judges to speed up the consolidation process for a growing number of Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits. Four judges overseeing the cases in the Eastern District of North Carolina face a looming deadline to individually file replies in over 600 separate lawsuits out of nearly 1,000 total that have been filed. Under the 2022 Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, affected parties can seek compensation directly through the Navy and the Eastern District of North Carolina. Zero settlements have been reached to date. Consolidating the lawsuits would significantly expedite the settlement process.
Parkinson’s risk is 70% higher for afflicted Camp Lejeune veterans, and legal inaction draws bipartisan criticism
CNN reports that the risk of Parkinson’s disease is 70% higher for Camp Lejeune marines than those stationed elsewhere. For over thirty years, thousands of veterans, families, and workers were exposed to the station’s toxic water supply. The water was found to contain high trichloroethylene (TCE) levels and other dangerous chemicals. As a result, drinking, cooking with, or bathing in Camp Lejeune’s water between 1953-1987 has been linked to chronic degenerative brain disorders (such as Parkinson’s disease), cancers, and other serious illnesses.
Bloomberg reports that a group of bipartisan lawmakers has issued a demand on the Navy regarding the Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits. The open letter asks why the Navy has been slow to resolve "few if any cases" of the Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits in the nine months since President Biden passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Amendment. Even though over 900 cases have been filed, thousands more are projected to be filed before the June 9, 2023, deadline.
Camp Lejeune cases see new district court motions and newly proposed Camp Lejeune Justice Act Amendment
On April 24, four district court judges in North Carolina issued two motions for the Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits. The group of judges established a master docket to consolidate the active cases to be overseen by a single judge. The court also opened applications to attorneys interested in serving on the Plaintiff’s Leadership Counsel or Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for this significant mass tort trial.
A newly proposed bill on Capitol Hill entitled “Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023” would amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) to cap attorney fees at 20% for administrative settlements and 33% for Camp Lejeune litigation cases.
Scammers capitalize on Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits
If you have been researching about filing a Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit, you may already have been spotted by advertisers and placed on a dedicated calling list. And if you have an active Camp Lejeune claim, scammers are likely to try to con you by pretending to be a lawyer seeking payment.
You will know they are a scammer if they ask you to pay a bill or a filing fee because genuine law firms would never do this. Real lawyers get paid only if you, the client, get paid via a settlement.
If a scammer contacts you asking for money, do not give them any personal information and end the call immediately. Call our experienced team of lawyers for proper representation. You can reach Mostyn Law at (713) 714-0000 or 800-400-4000.
The Navy estimates 15,000 Camp Lejeune claims
The Department of the Navy’s legal division (JAG) is processing 15,000 Camp Lejeune claims filed, and expects that number to grow sharply. But until the division makes an online portal, anyone who wants to file a new Camp Lejeune claim must do so by emailing JAG. And even though documentation is not currently required, it will likely become necessary in the coming months.
Of the 15,000 claims filed, the Navy has responded to none of them. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act states that if the Navy does not settle your case within six months of your administrative claim, you can file a lawsuit in federal court. But the final federal deadline to file lawsuits is August 11, 2024 - two years after the Camp Lejeune Act passed.
JAG doesn’t require documentation to file - yet
For now, you do not have to provide proof of your military personnel or federal employment records to file a Camp Lejeune claim, the Judge Advocate General (JAG) announced. However, you may have to submit that evidence down the line once the online portal launches.
Facing thousands of filings and record requests, JAG and the National Personnel Records Center will use the portal to verify military connections at scale. If you have already filed an administrative claim, JAG will decide if you need to submit the proper documents on a case-by-case basis at a future date.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act becomes a law
Veterans and their families can proceed with civil claims and federal lawsuits after President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act into law. Under the new law, up to one million affected people may sue for a financial settlement.
Even if the courts previously dismissed it, the CLJA allows you to resubmit your Camp Lejeune legacy case from years ago. However, you must re-file your legacy case before proceeding with a civil claim or federal suit.
Full Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Timeline
1942: The Camp Lejeune military base opens
Following the US Congress approving its launch in April 1941, the Camp Lejeune military base opened after principal construction was completed in the fall of 1942. After a few more years of additional construction, the camp would become a full-fledged community by 1945, with roads, schools, and more.
Camp Lejeune received its name in honor of Major General John Lejeune, 13th Commandant and Commanding General in the army during WWI, who died the year the camp was completed. Lejeune was an innovative figure for his contributions to amphibious assault in the US military.
1953: Contamination begins at Camp Lejeune
A nearby, off-base dry cleaner opened in 1953 called ABC One-Hour Cleaners. The business promptly began dumping waste on the base, choosing to unload across the street from Tarawa Terrace. Additionally, the septic tank on-site at the dry cleaner facility leaked into the soil. By August 1953, the water sources became compromised, and the Camp Lejeune contamination timeline had begun.
1972: The Holcomb Boulevard water system opens
The Holcomb Boulevard water system started in 1972 and replaced the Hadnot Point water system. Eventually, the Holcomb facility began mixing its water with the contaminated water from the Hadnot Point water system. As a result, residents of Berkeley Manor, Midway Park, and Paradise Point may have encountered the dangerous water around this time.
1980-1982: The US Military discovers the toxic water
Although the Navy did not receive the results until May 1982, scientists started testing the 12 water wells on-site at the base by October 1980. At that point, the Navy discovered maximum levels of TCE as well as the presence of several other hazardous chemicals: PCE, DCE, vinyl chloride, and benzene.
1985: Shutdowns begin at Camp Lejeune
By February 1985, the military had found the most hazardous water wells (10 out of the 12 on the base) and shut them down. The water was 200-3000 times over the amount of toxins that would be considered generally safe—beyond toxic. Scientists also discovered maximum levels of PCE at Tarawa Terrace, and supply plants began to close. It wasn’t until 1987 that the water was deemed safe.
2012: The Camp Lejeune Families Act passes
In 2012, President Obama signed the Camp Lejeune Families Act. The law provides free healthcare benefits to veterans through the VA and reimburses health care costs for family members. Coverage includes aplastic anemia, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, leukemia, liver cancer, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and Parkinson’s disease.
2022: The Camp Lejeune Justice Act becomes law
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To make jam at Motherdough, we slowly roast the fruit until it thickens and add sugar or honey, only if it is needed to enhance or balance flavour. Sometimes we'll add spices to add flavour while roasting. These peaches and apricots have been roasted with some cardomon pods. The pastry cream has camomile powder and the pastry is sprinkles with bee pollen and sugar just before it is baked. This is inpired by Patti Robinson of Robinson Bread and her apricot and camomile danish.
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3 Advantages the 2016 Kia Optima Has Over the 2016 Toyota Camry
Even though new car prices are finally leveling off, it’s still hard to find deals. That’s why considering a used car might be wise. Most pre-owned vehicles can still offer you a way to get the vehicle you want. If you’re looking for a midsize car, the 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Toyota Camry offer a variety of flavors. Both are well-equipped and offer a lot of value. However, if a lower purchase price, higher safety scores, and user-friendly tech are musts, the 2016 Optima might be the better used sedan for you.
Buyers usually pay less for a used 2016 Kia Optima than a 2016 Toyota Camry
Opt for the Kia, and you’ll typically pay less than you would for the Camry. 2016 Optima prices range from $12,900 to $24,900 depending on mileage, options, and condition, with an average price of $17,000. By comparison, the Camry starts at $700 more, ranging between $13,600 and $20,100, with an average price of $16,300.
Even though the average price for the Kia is higher, it’s skewed by the range-topping models. But stick with the LX or EX trim, and you’ll save over a comparable Camry.
The 2016 Optima earned higher safety scores than the Camry
The 2016 Kia Optima also has higher safety scores from the NHTSA and IIHS. Both the Optima and the Camry get top ratings for front and rear crash protection. But in rollover safety and side protection, the Camry received four stars, while the Optima earned five stars in every category. As a result, the Optima got a perfect 10 for safety, while the Camry scored 9.3 out of 10.
Kia’s sedan boasts user-friendly tech
The 2016 Kia Optima offers generous standard equipment. Even the base LX includes satellite radio and Bluetooth, while higher trims levels get leather seating, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Spring for the SXL Turbo, and you get premium features like a 10-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat with power lumbar support and bi-xenon HID headlights with high-beam assist.
Besides the plethora of features, the technology is more user-friendly in the 2016 Optima than in the Camry. The controls are all well-laid-out, with a mix of buttons and knobs that don’t all look identical. Additionally, the infotainment interface and connectivity options are intuitive and easy to use. By comparison, the Camry’s infotainment system lacks some of the standard features in the Optima, including a CD player, auxiliary input, satellite radio, and smartphone integration.
Overall, the 2016 Kia Optima is more stylish and functional than the 2016 Toyota Camry
The 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Toyota Camry are great used cars. However, the Kia Optima offers more style and standard functionality for the same money or less. Simply put, the Kia feels fresher and more modern than the Camry, with an interior that looks more current and provides more standard features.
However, the Toyota Camry is far from terrible. Quite the contrary — it ranks second in U.S. News’ “2016 Affordable Midsize Cars” category. Regardless of which model you choose, both are excellent midsize sedans. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, but if you want to go long on style and value, the 2016 Kia Optima holds the edge. | <urn:uuid:edd17987-fa93-4bbd-9685-4104f674cc8b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.motorbiscuit.com/3-advantages-2016-kia-optima-2016-toyota-camry/ | 2023-09-28T17:26:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.912842 | 788 |
Restorative dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on restoring the health and function of your smile. This can include repairing decayed teeth, replacing missing teeth, and restoring worn-down or broken teeth. In fact, we have many treatments that can do all of those things. Those treatments are:
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What are KidsTime Workshops?
KidsTime Workshops are unique. They give families, where there is poor parental mental health, a safe and supportive environment.
Young people can express themselves, without feeling exposed or judged. Often, this is the first time they’ve spoken about their parent’s difficulties, but there is no stigma or shame here. At the workshops, these children find strength, hope, encouragement and a friendly community where they can have fun.
Together, families learn about mental illness through discussion, drama and games. Children can be children and not take on adult responsibilities, while their parents can connect with one another – focusing on being parents rather than patients – and enjoying their children’s achievements. Families share experiences, offer advice and support one another. A community is created, and friendships are made that go beyond the workshop.
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Nancy, the Life Changer
Her name is Nancy Knutson, our Life Style Director, and she changes the lives of our residents at MRC Crestview/Arbor Oaks, every day. I mean every day, even weekends, as you cannot keep her away from her “people”. During this COVID-19 crisis, she was experiencing her own personal crisis. Her Mother and Father live in North Dakota, in a community, much like Crestview. They are on “lock-down” – to help prevent the spread of this virus. She has not been able to visit with them in months. Her Mother lives independently there, but her Father suffered from Parkinson’s and was residing in the Skilled Nursing wing. As his condition worsened, she felt the guilt that we are all feeling, for not being there with her parents. Unable to cross the state lines in North Dakota to support them, she found joy every day, supporting all of us here at MRC Crestview. Every one of our residents are treated like a Mom and Dad in our community.
Support through distance
As her Father declined in his health, and was placed on Hospice, his wife was finally allowed to enter his room and spend his last few hours holding his hand. Nancy was able to have a final conversation with him, on one of his “good” days, and was able to say good-bye and “I love you”. Can you imagine what that is like, to be able to support so many residents in your job, but not to be able to support your own family?
Active, Moving and Motivated
Nancy is now “Walking Across Texas” with her residents. Putting in miles, virtually every day, along with our residents who are finding this new way of being active, quite enjoyable. She makes everything enjoyable for our lucky group. We have literally changed everything about their daily lives, from glamorous dining to in apartment delivery, from live exercise to zoom classes, from large howdy hours to doorway howdy hours. The creativity has not waivered. It’s always about the people for Nancy and her best assistant, Chaplain Gary Adams. She walks along, keeping our resident family motivated, both spiritually and physically, giving purpose to their lives.
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Aardman Animations add the SFH-30 to their arsenal of moco equipment.
Aardman Animations add the SFH-30
to their arsenal of moco equipment.
Triple Oscar Winners Aardman Animations Ltd. have just acquired the SFH-30.
This compact, lightweight pan tilt head is designed specifically for Digital SLR, compact video, HD cameras or even the RED camera. The SFH-30 provides precision and accuracy not normally found with similar sized heads, making it suitable for a much wider range of applications. The head is precise enough to be completely pixel accurate with HD and super-HD cameras, lightweight (at 5kg) to be used on any location for that perfect timelapse shot and strong enough for a wide range of cameras and lenses.
Mr. Ian Fleming, Head of Production Technology at Aardman Animations Ltd. had the following to say, “we are pleased to add our first SFH-30 pan tilt head to our existing range of 11 Flair Systems, including 3 Milos. With much of our work now gearing towards DSLR cameras, the SFH-30 head is compact, accurate and ideal for our animation needs and I look forward to using many more of them in earnest.”
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We have devised a way for men to participate in family planning. We are introducing EMIT, an alternative option that is an effectively removable, long-lasting male contraceptive that is non-toxic, non-hormonal, natural, sustainable, and minimally invasive designed for a lifetime of repeatable use.
Men have been sidelined, and not given the opportunity to have equal ownership in family planning. In addition, there are no alternative options for male sterilization.
EMIT, a novel male contraceptive which is an injectable hydrogel into the vas deferens that is natural, non-hormonal, removable, minimally invasive, and cost-efficient. EMIT provides two layers of protection and can be easily removed at any time.
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The responsibilities of the Unit:
- Performance the registration duties of the colleges and the unit.
- Implementing the students services in the college which is also available in the deanship of admission and registration such as medical transfer, reduction of flight fee
- Supervising the programs of welcoming the newly admitted students and preparing the orientation programs.
- Receiving the transfer requests from department to department and from college to college and completing the necessary procedures according to the organizing regulations.
- Preparing the annual, quarterly and monthly statistics in what is concerned with the students.
- Preparing the notifications of the students and advertising them and supplying the departments of copies from these documents.
- Preparing the necessary data about the students’ cases and noticing them to the concerned authorities in the college to make the necessary decisions.
- Partcipating in preparing the annual report of the unit.
- Performing any duties being entitled by the direct chair.
The coordinator of the unit
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Dark Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
You have a craving for something sweet. You have a craving for something salty. You have come to the right place. Our hand dipped chocolate covered potato chips will surely satisfy your cravings. Treat yourself today, or make yourself look like a gifting All Star by giving these scrumptious sweet, salty and crunchy treats. Your choice of milk or dark chocolate. 1 lb. box.
Our Chocolate Covered Potato Chips have been enjoyed by people around the world since the 1980's. Our chocolate potato chips were featured on Good Morning America.
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