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The Master of Science in Marketing is designed for those who wish to enhance their expertise in the most up-to-date marketing theories and in the tools and methods used to conduct advanced marketing research. The program provides graduates with the skills and expertise to manage large research projects and prepares them to pursue successful careers as marketing specialists in fields such as brand management, new product development, communications and marketing research. Those who wish to pursue their studies at the doctoral level will find that the program provides a solid theoretical base for advanced research and consulting work.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Bachelor's degree with high academic standing serves as a prerequisite for the program. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have maintained at least a B average in their final two years and have obtained a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a 4.30 scale, or the equivalent, from an accredited university.
Test Scores: | - Graduate Management Admission Test [min. 580] or Graduate Record Examination
- International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 95]
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- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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Justice Sinha’s Impact on Criminal law
Justice Sinha's judgment set an important precedent for the use of the 'last seen' theory in criminal law, upholding the standard of proof.
Justice Navin Sinha was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on February 17th 2017 and retired on August 18th, 2021 after a four year tenure. A majority of the judgements he wrote during this time were on criminal law. In this post we look at his judgment in Reena Hazarika v State of Assam (2018) and the impact it had on criminal law.
In this case, the appellant (Reena Hazarika) was found guilty of killing her husband by the trial court and the Gauhati High Court. Both Courts held that Reena Hazarika was last seen with her husband just before he died and therefore held her guilty of murdering him. The Courts were relying on the ‘last seen theory’ which requires the person who is last seen with a victim to bear the burden of proving they did not commit a crime. The case reached the Supreme Court on appeal on February 21st 2018 and a two-judge bench consisting Justices Nariman and Sinha heard the matter.
The last seen theory can be found within s 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. This section discusses the burden of proof on a person who has knowledge of a specific fact, such as being the last person known to have been with a victim.
Sinha J wrote the judgment and ruled that merely because Reena Hazarika was last seen with the victim, the burden does not lie on her to prove her innocence. He wrote that in order to convict someone on the basis of circumstantial evidence and invoke the last seen theory, the chain of circumstances must lead to the ‘inescapable’ conclusion of that person committing the crime.
Without this, Sinha J ruled that the lower courts could not have applied the ‘last seen theory’. He then emphasised that the accused (Ms. Hazarika in this case) is not the one who is required to prove that she did not commit the crime ‘beyond all reasonable doubt’. All she had to do is place doubt on the case made out against her.
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Text 988 for any mental health crisis and suicide prevention -
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In 2000, Dr. Toan Pham and his wife made a noble decision to use their fund to assist many poor children in dire need to continue schooling in Hue, Vietnam. The purpose was to financially support the children so they could keep going to school and completing their educational dream. Dr. Toan Pham named this mission Pham's Education Encouragement. The effort was only to assist the children in need because the association could only generate funds from and within the Pham's family.
Dr. Phat Pham has joined this noble mission for many years. However, he decided to reorganize the association and continue this work to hope for many needy children in 2015. He established this Schooling Encouragement Foundation that continues to financially assist children of disadvantaged socio-economic families in Hue and Long Xuyen, Vietnam, encouraging them to pursue and complete their educational dreams. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, SEF started its assistance to the children in some affordable housing communities in the U.S. SEF affiliates with some service providers and non-profit organizations to provide after-school activities in those areas, as mentioned above.
SEF's Board of Directors consists of Dr. Toan Pham, Ms. Joann Rodriguez, Ms. Ngoc Bich Tran, Ms. Leatress Anderson, and Dr. Huy Nguyen-Khoa. The Board of Directors will oversee the management of this foundation's operations and finance, ensuring this charity work will be more effective and systematic. | <urn:uuid:9160924e-5652-47ec-bfa5-ebb31eeac811> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sefsalc.org/history-qua-tri-nh | 2024-04-18T08:25:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.973496 | 309 |
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World Travel is structured like a travel guide, covering 43 countries, and each entry contains basic information for travelers. But more importantly, each entry focuses on Bourdain’s personal connection to a place, its food and culture, and his experiences during his time in that country. Woolever and Bourdain collaborated on this book, and he contributed essays for every country. The result is a book that can be enjoyed by travelers of all experience levels. | <urn:uuid:f146b5e0-ef5d-414c-9eb9-7ee372617256> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sepengetahuan.com/world-travel-by-anthony-bourdain-3/ | 2024-04-18T08:40:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.974842 | 191 |
PMI index for industry in Poland in March it was 48.0 points. compared to 47.9 points in February – he said S&P Global on Tuesday.
“The domestic indicator weighs heavily on the weak order book of exporters. The March reading is positive against the background of changes in Western Europe, where the mood has deteriorated – in the euro zone the index dropped from 46.6 to 45.7 points, in Germany from 42.5 to 41.5 points. Worse results among our neighbors may have a negative impact on the condition of exporters,” noted an analyst from the macroeconomics team in a comment on the PMI data. Polish Institute of Economics Sebastian Sajnóg.
He recalled that economic situation research Central Statistical Office also indicate an improvement in mood. Respondents are optimistic about the future.
“In March, for the first time in almost three years, the index describing expectations regarding domestic and foreign orders reached a positive level: 0.9 points. We expect this trend to continue – as the economy rebounds and consumption increases, the situation of entrepreneurs is gradually improving. However, due to the weaker economic situation in Western Europe and among our trading partners, the order portfolio of exporters will be weaker than that of companies operating on the domestic market,” said the PIE analyst.
He pointed out that entrepreneurs are counting on the revival of, among others, thanks to lower prices.
“Entrepreneurs expect a much slower price increase than last year. The percentage of concerns about price increases in the Central Statistical Office survey dropped from 23.6 to 15.1 percent over a year. This is the result of lower uncertainty regarding the behavior of energy prices and weaker price pressure. Nevertheless, the current results are still higher than those we observed before the pandemic,” wrote Sebastian Sajnóg. (PAP)
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The YouTube video can be found here and it shows a humorous movie on shoes.
The thread wonders why anyone searching on shoes would be interested in that. But others find the video entertaining and enjoyable.
However, people are beginning to worry if this is another conspiracy theory. Google is going to begin to rank YouTube in the top results, because they now own them.
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We were all sitting around enjoying another beautiful day of sunshine and warm weather outside our Rat Lake cabin when Tim was struck with an idea. “Why don’t we go for a boat ride this afternoon on Lake Bitabee?” he asked the general populace – which consisted of his fiancé Arlene, myself (his older sister), two little sisters, and our parents. This idea met with general approval from Arlene and myself, but Mom and the younger crowd elected to stay at the lake and Dad wanted to spend the afternoon fishing.
After lunch, Tim put the boat on the trailer and drove out the rugged trail that connected the remote Rat Lake to the outside world, and then out on the dirt road that passed as a main thoroughfare in northern Quebec. Dad followed behind in the other car, having elected to fish on Lac Victoria – which lay a few hundred yards upstream from Lac Bitabee.
We followed the edge of Lac Victoria for two miles. Then Dad turned into a clearing and parked at the edge of the lake, while Tim continued for a quarter of a mile to the Bitabee turn-off. The road leading to the old Mill Pond connecting Lake Victoria and Lake Bitabee was heavily wooded on either side and quite steep ( at least a 45 degree incline). Consisting mostly of loose rocks and sandy soil, it was completely rutted by regular rainfall so that there was no even surface whatsoever. Toward the bottom, the road split to the left to avoid the long, wooded driveway leading to another backwoods cabin. I took one look at the pitted mess and was glad I wasn’t driving!
Tim, a more-than-capable driver, sent Arlene and I to down the hill to the water’s edge in order to guide him as he backed the boat trailer down the steep incline and around the small bend. “Give a yell when the water is halfway up the back tires,” he told us. We nodded, then scampered and slid down the steep hill to the swampy Mill Pond at its base. To our left was the chattering, fast flowing stream spilling endlessly into the pond after its rapid descent from Lac Victoria. In front of us, and as far as we could see, the pond was awash in lily pads and tall weeds. A few low-slung eyeballs blinked at us from among the floating seaweed, indicating the presence of bullfrogs. The whole place smelled of swampy water and the sudden buzz of a mosquito in my ear made me wish I’d remembered to put on bug spray.
Then the back of the boat trailer edged itself around the bend, and Arlene and I began waving encouragingly to Tim, pointing him a little to the right to get him lined up properly. Slowly, inch by inch, Tim backed down the incline to the relatively flat surface next to the water. We watched as the trailer entered the swampy water, scattering fish and bullfrogs. Deeper and deeper into the swamp went the trailer, until – as Tim said – the water was halfway up the back tires. I glanced at Arlene when I judge the boat was far enough in the water. Arlene nodded her agreement and yelled out for Tim to stop the car.
My brother threw the Dodge into park and jumped out of the driver’s seat, eager to launch the boat into the water. In a single glance, I saw him register the fact that he was standing less than a foot from water’s edge. He looked at the back of the car, which was bumper deep in water which now reached – as per instruction — halfway up the tires. Then he gazed at the boat trailer, which was so deep into the swampy pond that the boat was practically floating away, in spite of being firmly tied down.
Then he said in a very calm voice: “I thought I told you to stop me when the water was halfway up the tires.”
“It is halfway up the tires,” Arlene pointed out in what I considered a reasonable tone.
“The tires of the boat trailer,” Tim practically howled. “Not the CAR! How am I ever going to get it out of here?”
Arlene and I exchanged sheepish glances. The trailer tires? Who’d have thought?
Exasperated, Tim waded out to the boat, pushed it off the trailer, and then walked it over to a tree on the far side of the launch, where he secured it firmly. Then he got back into the car and put it into gear. It stuck fast, the tires whirling helplessly around in the muddy water. Shutting off the engine, Tim got out.
“Maybe if we took the trailer off, it would help the situation,” he said, in what I considered to be a much-too-calm manner. He was starting to scare me. After unhitching the trailer, he dragged it ashore and tucked it to the side of the boat launch area. Before he got back into the car, he explained in minute detail exactly what he wanted me and Arlene to do next; which was to push the back of the car while he tried to rock it out of the muddy water. Wading into the muck – which was rapidly becoming muckier – Arlene and I lined up on opposite sides of the car and shoved with all our might while Tim tried to pull the car out of the Mill pond. No luck.
Judging by the look on Tim’s face, I felt a retreat was necessary. Let his fiancé calm him down a bit. “I’ll get Dad,” I said hastily and plunged up the rocky, sandy, slippery incline. About midway up the Bitabee road was a grassy spot leading down to the creek where the old saw mill once stood. A very-poorly constructed bridge – mostly a large wood slab with a fish-gutting table on top of it – lay across the swiftly running water. It was a good short-cut to the main road, so I took it; sliding down the grassy slope, running hastily across the smelly, make-shift bridge with its spray-sodden boards and slippery fish-scales, and scrambling up the bank on the other side. The main dirt road lay in front of me, with Lac Victoria to my left. I raced across the street, stumbled over the gaudy green-and-orange log bridge that lay over the dam, and out onto the U-shaped dock that guarded the swimming area in front of Victoria Lodge.
Dad was fishing at the center of the dock, and turned when he heard the racket I made as I raced across the bouncing boards to his side.
“Dad, Dad! The car is stuck!” I yelled breathlessly, completely neglecting to tell him why it was stuck and whose fault it was. Dad blinked a few times as he took in my message, then reeled in his line, picked up his tackle, and followed me back out to the road. We took the slightly longer path this time, out to the Bitabee turn-off and then down the steep incline to where Tim and Arlene were still trying to extricate the car from the muddy water.
Dad tried to rock the car out a few times with all three of us standing almost waist-deep in the water, pushing from behind. Finally he gave up. The car was stuck fast. Instructing us to stay put, he went up the hill to his car and drove a mile up the road to the farmhouse of one of the local families whom we had met at the local church many years previously. Ronnie was out in the fields, but his wife obligingly walked my Dad out to where he was mowing the hayfield atop his mighty tracker so he could explain the problem to her husband. Ronnie agreed to come down to the lake after he finished his work for the day. With fervent thanks to both, Dad returned to the Mill Pond to give us the message, and then went back to his fishing.
With nothing to do for the next two hours, Tim took Arlene and I out in the boat. The fresh air and lovely lake scenery did much to cheer us, and the warm sun soon dried out wet clothes. We arrived back just a few minutes before the steady, loud rumbling sound indicated the approach of a farm tractor. We climbed up the steep hill to meet Ronnie, and Dad left off fishing to join us. Ronnie parked the tractor at the top and walked down to assess the problem. Then he backed the tractor down the hill, chained the front bumper of the Dodge to the tractor, and asked Dad to put the car into gear to assist the tractor as it pulled the stricken vehicle out of the water. Ever ready to be helpful, Dad jumped into the driver’s seat and put the car into reverse as the tractor began moving up the steep incline toward the main road.
Tim gave a yell when he saw the wheels of the Dodge spinning backward, but Dad didn’t hear him over the noise of the tractor. Shaking his head in disbelief (and, I am sure, thinking “Am I really RELATED to these people?”) Tim moved over to stand with Arlene and I as we watched the reversing car and the tractor strain back and forth for a moment in a bizarre tug-of war. But the Dodge was no match for the huge tractor. Inch by miserable inch, the car (in spite of my father’s best efforts) slowly crept out of the hole it was digging for itself in the Mill Pond and back up onto solid ground.
Taking no chances with this sorry lot, Ronnie pulled the car all the way up the incline until it was safe and sound on even ground; taking a moment to wave apologetically to the neighbors – who were waiting further down the road for us to stop blocking the entrance to their driveway. It was only when we’d thanked our friend and sent him on his way that the four of us realized that the boat and the boat trailer will still down by the water! Needless to say, it was Dad and Tim who carefully took the car back down the slope to successfully retrieve them.
It has been many years since this incident took place, but I have noticed that Tim still doesn’t ask me to help him direct the boat trailer into the water. I wonder why?
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If you’ve ever been in a situation where you lost your tooth or several of them, you may be wondering if there’s any way to restore your smile to its former glory. Nobody wants to have missing teeth as they can leave an unsightly gap that doesn’t instill confidence in the person. Dentists in Chattanooga recommend the use of dental bridges as a solution to this problem. If you haven’t gone through a dental bridge placement before, here’s what you need to know about it.
What is a Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges are custom-made replacement tooth or teeth designed to fill the space where one or more teeth are missing. A missing tooth can be a serious problem as it can change the shape of your face and cause some discomfort because of the change in your bite. When you lose a tooth, the neighboring teeth may shift and become crooked, making it harder for you to speak or chew.
Types of Dental Bridges
If your dentist finds that you are a good candidate for a dental bridge, they will then recommend what type of bridge is best for you. There are four main types of bridges, and they are used depending on your situation.
- Traditional Dental Bridge
- Cantilever Dental Bridge
- Maryland Bonded Bridge
- Implant-Supported Bridge
Dental Bridge Placement
Placing a dental bridge in your mouth isn’t considered surgical treatment, so you’re expected to stay awake throughout the procedure. However, you can be given a mild sedative to help you relax and feel more comfortable.
Before the actual placement, your dentist needs to take imprints and measurements of your mouth. This is crucial since dental bridges are custom-made to fit your mouth and the surrounding teeth properly. If needed, your dentist may place temporary crowns if your teeth are compromised. This is only until your custom bridges are completed.
The actual placement starts with your dentist apply a local anesthetic to numb the area of your mouth where the bridge will be placed. The temporary crowns that were placed earlier will need to be removed, and your dentist will then start applying the cement that holds the bridge in place.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Since you’ll be injected with a local anesthetic, you shouldn’t feel any sharp pains in your mouth. However, the act of leaving your mouth open for several hours could cause some discomfort and soreness on your jaw. The entire procedure could take a couple of hours to complete.
Recovery After the Procedure
Dental bridge placement is nowhere near the same level as other dental procedures and surgeries in terms of recovery. In fact, recovery time is very minimal and you can very much go on with your normal routine. You can even eat normally as soon as the bridge has been placed and the cement has completely taken hold. There is some adjustment needed, and most people have no trouble adapting to it. If you happen to feel any pain or discomfort, you better consult your dentist immediately.
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Nota Bene Episode 123: Europe Q2 Check In - Brexit Updates and Antitrust Laws in the Digital Economy with Oliver Heinisch
Joining Michael this week for the podcast quarterly check in with Europe is International Competition specialist Oliver Heinisch from London. Oliver shares the latest updates from the continent, including insight on Brexit, European merger controls, and the adequacy of GDPR enforcement.
Oliver is a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s London and Brussels offices. Oliver advises on all areas of EU, UK and German competition law with a focus on international cartel and abuse of dominance procedures including related antitrust litigation matters as well as merger control law. He also regularly advises clients on questions relating to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
What We Discussed in This Episode:
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- What is happening in Northern Ireland vis-à-vis Brexit?
- How is the relationship between the UK and the European Union (EU) developing?
- What has the EU decided in regard to the UK’s adequacy of data protection?
- What type of guidance has the EU Commission issued regarding merger transactions?
- How will merger controls be handled going forward?
- Is there potential for blind overregulation of digital markets?
- Is there underenforcement of the GDPR?
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Hyderabad: Biennial elections to 15 seats of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and Telangana Legislative Council will be held on March 13.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule for 13 seats of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and two seats of Telangana Legislative Council.
The elections will be held for eight local authorities’ constituencies, three graduates’ and two teachers’ constituencies in Andhra Pradesh. Polling will also be held for one teachers’ constituency and one local authorities’ constituency in Telangana.
The ECI announced that notifications for these elections will be issued on February 16. The last date for filing of nominations will be February 23. The nominations will be taken up for scrutiny the next day. The last date for withdrawal of nominations will be February 27.
Polling will be held on March 13. The counting of votes will be taken up on March 16. The ECI announced that the model code of conduct concerning these elections will come into force with immediate effect in the concerned constituencies.
In Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur and Kadapa Local Authorities’ seats are scheduled to fall vacant on March 29 with the retirement of sitting members. Similarly, sitting members from West Godavari, Nellore, East Godavari, Srikakulam, Chittoorr and Kurnool Local Authorities constituencies will retire on May 1.
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Church Stretton is at the junction of the A49 from Shrewsbury (14 miles) and the B4371 from Much Wenlock (13 miles), between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms.
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There is a small area to the side of the building suitable for dropping off patrons. It is close to the Wheelchair access point.
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Want to show off your BBQ skills and feed a crowd but don’t know which meat to pick?
The barbecue battle of these two different cuts is a hot topic among barbecue fanatics.
Which piece of meat do you prefer, pork vs. brisket?
Let’s find out, which is easier to cook and gives you more bang for your buck.
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Brisket Vs Pulled Pork Cost Comparision
Brisket can be is three or more times the price of pork butt. It is a huge price gap!
It will vary on the grade of beef your choose. However, it will still be quite a big difference.
You do get a different yield from raw meat.
However, studies have shown that pork butt (the best choice for pulled pork) and brisket, both shrink by to 65% of their original weight when cooked. Due mainly to the water content of the raw meat.
So you don’t get more bang for your buck with brisket.
If your having a cookout make sure you have enough for everyone.
Have a look at how much brisket and how much pulled pork to serve per person. That way no one will go hungry!
Pulled Pork Can Be Easy to Cook
Everyone you speak with will tell you pork butt is easier to smoke than brisket.
The most common problem is the shape of the meat. The brisket has two different-sized ends.
This can make it difficult to ensure the entire is cooked to the correct temperature without drying it out.
Brisket is also more prone to experiencing the stall. Many pursuits don’t want to wrap their brisket and risk ruining bark.
If you want to know how long to smoke your brisket, there is a complete breakdown here. If you decide not to wrap it, it can take upwards of 14 hours to finish.
Pitmasters are more than happy to wrap their pork butt. It may be due to the fact they don’t strive for the bark on this cut.
A brisket is composed of two muscles known as the point and the flat.
The “point” is much fattier and the “flat” is the lean portion of this cut.
Brisket typically has more collagen and fat, considering the cuts are from a heavily used part of the cow. There is inherently help develops more collagen.
Collagen when cooked correctly, breakdown into juicy gelatin. The gelatin and fat combine to create that juicy brisket we all love!
Tips For Smoking a Delicious Beef Brisket
Brisket is considered such a feat in the world of BBQ.
Because enthusiasts are faced with the challenge of keeping the “flat” tender without it drying out and dealing with the stall.
So, even after a fifteen-hour or so smoke, the brisket may stall and either need to be wrapped or waited on for a few more hours.
Perfectly smoked brisket is no simple feat. Beef is less forgiving than pork and this makes the piece of meat more challenging to pitmasters.
Since beef is more resilient, you can hit it hard with a wood fire in the beginning and impart all that wonderful smoky flavor into the meat.
However, it is important to know when to back off and watch the internal temperature in case it starts stalling.
Starting with that tough, temperamental piece of meat is daunting but done right, you have a buttery, perfectly rendered meat.
Medium hardwoods such as oak and hickory are perfect for smoking brisket, and light woods can be added for a sweet addition to the smoky equation.
A good internal temperature to pull your beef brisket is 204°F. Just remember the internal temperature continues rising by approximately ten degrees even after being removed from the smoker.
Our Favorite Side Dishes For Brisket
- Baked beans – compliment briskets perfectly
- Smoked Potatoes – everyone loves this carby staple!
- Bread – everyone loves soft fluffy bread with brisket.
- Rice salad – a perfect mix of vegetables and starch
- Barbecue sauce – what goes better with bbq than its own sauce?
Pulled Pork 101
With so many good cuts from pork bellies to loins to tenderloins and pork butt! Pulled pork is generally made from a smoked pork butt.
Once the pork butt has been smoked, it is shredded using bear claws, two forks, or your hands,
Since pork has a milder flavor profile it is the perfect vehicle for flavor. So once the meat is pulled. A blend of BBQ sauces is added.
Tips For Smoking Pulled Pork
You should choose a cut with a good amount of fat.
So while the fat on the outside renders and self bastes the pork, the internal fat melts and tenderizes the meat.
You want to use a good amount of rub. This will ensure you get a good bark on your meat. There is nothing like the caramelized goodness that is the bark!
Pulled pork is best cooked with medium or lightwoods or a combination of both.
Since the meat should fall apart in the appropriate style of pulled pork, the meat should be cooked on low and slow.
Cook the pork to at least 203°F, which is the best internal temperature for pork. Make sure you use a digital thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the meat.
Keep in mind that the internal temperature will continue to rise approximately ten degrees even after being removed from cooking and during its resting time.
Our Fav Side Dishes For Pulled Pork
- Coleslaw – the perfect texture providing the same sour, sweet tang as potato salad.
- Baked beans – staple side for most bbq dishes, this side will not disappoint.
- Mac n cheese – cheesy pasta and tender meat? My mouth-watering already.
- Tacos – great for leftovers and jam-packed with flavor.
Which Is Better?
Pulled pork and brisket are both the universally celebrated dishes of BBQ!
Pulled pork is easier to pull off in comparison to the culinary challenge of perfectly smoked beef brisket.
For some, the time, ease, and lesser expense of pulled pork make it the preferred choice.
For others, the time and extra cost of pulling off the cooking process of a flavorful brisket are just that much more rewarding.
It comes down to each individual’s approach to barbecue.
Not every barbecue expert is going to agree on which is better, it really just comes down to YOUR preferences!
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When it comes to managing the pain associated with bone cancer, finding the best relief is of utmost importance. Dealing with the discomfort and agony that accompanies this type of cancer can be incredibly challenging, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. In this article, we’ll explore the various options available for pain relief when it comes to bone cancer. So, if you or someone you know is looking for effective ways to alleviate the pain caused by bone cancer, you’ve come to the right place!
Dealing with bone cancer can be an excruciating experience, but there are several methods that can provide much-needed relief. From medications to alternative therapies, we’ll dive into the different options and discuss their effectiveness. So, sit back, relax, and let’s explore what the best pain relief for bone cancer is all about. Together, we’ll find the most effective ways to ease the burden and make life a little more bearable. So, without further ado, let’s get started on this journey towards finding the best pain relief for bone cancer.
When it comes to managing pain from bone cancer, there are several options available. The best pain relief for bone cancer depends on the individual’s specific needs and preferences. Commonly prescribed medications include opioids, such as morphine or oxycodone, which can effectively alleviate severe pain. Other treatments like radiation therapy or nerve blocks may also be used to target the source of pain. It is essential to work closely with your healthcare team to find the most suitable pain relief approach for you.
What is the Best Pain Relief for Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer is a devastating disease that can cause severe pain and discomfort for patients. Finding effective pain relief is crucial to improving the quality of life for those living with bone cancer. In this article, we will explore various options for pain relief and discuss the best approaches for managing this type of pain.
Understanding the Pain of Bone Cancer
Bone cancer pain is often described as a deep, aching sensation that can be constant or intermittent. The pain may worsen with physical activity or at night, making it difficult for patients to sleep or engage in daily activities. The intensity of the pain can vary from mild to excruciating, depending on the stage and progression of the cancer.
To effectively manage bone cancer pain, it is important to understand its underlying causes. Bone tumors can cause pain by putting pressure on nerves, bones, or surrounding tissues. Additionally, cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy can also contribute to pain and discomfort.
Medication-Based Pain Relief
One of the most common approaches to managing bone cancer pain is through medication. There are several types of medications that can be used to provide relief, including:
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can help reduce inflammation and alleviate mild to moderate pain.
2. Opioids: Strong painkillers like morphine or oxycodone may be prescribed for severe pain that is not responsive to other medications. These medications should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional due to their potential for addiction and side effects.
3. Adjuvant medications: These are medications that are not primarily used for pain relief but can help manage specific symptoms or side effects of bone cancer. For example, antidepressants or anticonvulsants may be prescribed to help manage nerve pain.
In addition to medication, there are several non-medication approaches that can provide relief for bone cancer pain. These include:
1. Physical therapy: Physical therapy can help improve mobility and reduce pain by strengthening the muscles around the affected area. It may include exercises, stretching, and other techniques to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
2. Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy can be used to target and shrink tumors, relieving pressure on nerves and bones and reducing pain. It is often used in combination with other treatments.
3. Nerve blocks: Nerve blocks involve injecting medication directly into or near the affected nerves to numb the area and provide temporary pain relief. This can be an effective option for localized pain.
4. Complementary therapies: Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage, or meditation may also provide relief for bone cancer pain. While these approaches may not directly target the cancer itself, they can help manage pain and promote overall well-being.
Benefits of Multimodal Pain Management
When it comes to managing bone cancer pain, a multimodal approach is often recommended. This involves combining different treatment modalities to provide comprehensive pain relief. By using a combination of medications, non-medication approaches, and complementary therapies, patients can experience more effective pain control and improved quality of life.
The Role of a Pain Management Team
To ensure optimal pain relief, it is essential to have a dedicated pain management team consisting of healthcare professionals with expertise in managing cancer-related pain. This team may include oncologists, pain specialists, nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists. They work together to develop an individualized pain management plan based on the patient’s unique needs and preferences.
Tips for Finding the Best Pain Relief
Finding the best pain relief for bone cancer can be a complex process. Here are some tips to help you navigate this journey:
1. Open communication: Maintain open and honest communication with your healthcare team about your pain levels and treatment preferences. They can recommend the most appropriate options for your specific situation.
2. Personalized approach: Remember that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one person may not work for another. Be open to trying different strategies and treatments until you find the right combination that provides optimal pain relief for you.
3. Lifestyle modifications: Incorporate lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and stress management techniques into your routine. These can help improve overall well-being and may contribute to better pain management.
4. Support network: Seek support from family, friends, and support groups who can provide emotional support and understanding throughout your pain management journey.
In conclusion, finding the best pain relief for bone cancer requires a comprehensive approach that combines medication, non-medication approaches, and personalized care. By working closely with a pain management team and exploring different strategies, patients can achieve better pain control and enhance their overall quality of life. Remember to always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate pain relief options for your specific needs.
Key Takeaways: What is the Best Pain Relief for Bone Cancer?
- 1. Pain medications, such as opioids, may be prescribed by doctors to manage bone cancer pain.
- 2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
- 3. Radiation therapy can be used to target and shrink tumors, providing pain relief.
- 4. Bisphosphonates are drugs that can strengthen bones and reduce pain caused by bone cancer.
- 5. Palliative care and complementary therapies, such as acupuncture or massage, can help manage pain and improve quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the common pain relief options for bone cancer?
When it comes to managing pain caused by bone cancer, there are several options available. The choice of pain relief depends on the individual’s condition and preferences. Commonly used pain relief options for bone cancer include:
– Medications: Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help manage mild to moderate pain. For severe pain, opioids like morphine may be prescribed.
– Radiation therapy: This treatment can help alleviate pain by targeting the tumor and reducing its size. It can provide long-lasting pain relief in some cases.
– Nerve blocks: In certain situations, nerve blocks may be used to temporarily block the pain signals from reaching the brain. This can provide localized pain relief and improve the quality of life.
Can complementary therapies help with bone cancer pain relief?
Complementary therapies can play a supportive role in managing pain associated with bone cancer. While they may not provide complete pain relief on their own, they can complement conventional treatment options. Some complementary therapies that may be beneficial include:
– Acupuncture: This ancient practice involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. It may help reduce pain and improve overall well-being in some individuals.
– Massage therapy: Gentle massage techniques can help relax muscles and alleviate pain. It can also promote a sense of calm and relaxation.
– Mind-body techniques: Practices like meditation, deep breathing exercises, and guided imagery can help individuals cope with pain and reduce stress levels.
Are there any non-pharmacological methods for bone cancer pain relief?
Yes, non-pharmacological methods can be used alongside medication to manage bone cancer pain. These methods focus on enhancing overall well-being and minimizing discomfort. Some non-pharmacological approaches that can provide pain relief include:
– Physical therapy: Exercises and stretches prescribed by a physical therapist can help improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and alleviate pain.
– Heat and cold therapy: Applying heat or cold packs to the affected area can help reduce inflammation and provide temporary pain relief.
– Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): This technique uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate the nerves and provide pain relief.
What should I discuss with my healthcare team regarding pain relief for bone cancer?
When it comes to pain relief for bone cancer, it’s important to have open and honest communication with your healthcare team. Here are some crucial points to discuss:
– The severity and location of your pain: Describe your pain in detail, including its intensity, duration, and any factors that worsen or alleviate it.
– Previous pain management strategies: Share any previous pain relief methods you have tried and their effectiveness.
– Preferences and concerns: Discuss your preferences, concerns, and any specific goals you have regarding pain relief.
– Side effects and risks: Learn about the potential side effects and risks associated with different pain relief options, so you can make an informed decision.
How can palliative care help with bone cancer pain relief?
Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, including bone cancer. It can play a crucial role in managing pain and providing holistic support. Here’s how palliative care can help with bone cancer pain relief:
– Multidisciplinary approach: Palliative care teams consist of various healthcare professionals who work together to address physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of pain management.
– Individualized care plans: Palliative care specialists develop personalized care plans based on the individual’s unique needs and goals. This includes tailoring pain relief strategies to achieve optimal results.
– Emotional and psychological support: Palliative care teams provide counseling and emotional support to individuals and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of bone cancer pain.
– Continuum of care: Palliative care is not limited to a specific treatment phase. It can be provided alongside curative treatments and throughout the entire journey, ensuring continuous pain relief and support.
Final Summary: Finding the Best Pain Relief for Bone Cancer
When it comes to managing the pain associated with bone cancer, it’s crucial to explore all available options and work closely with your healthcare team. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, there are several effective pain relief strategies that can help improve your quality of life. From medication to complementary therapies, let’s dive into the key takeaways for finding the best pain relief for bone cancer.
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Maintaining a clean and hygienic living or working environment involves more than just the interiors of a property.
In particular, the cleanliness of garbage and waste containers is an important aspect of maintaining a hygienic environment that needs to be addressed.
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One of the most common ways of death in Skagway was not murder or disease, but curiously, drowning. Skagway is a port town and ships come and go all the time. These days, the docks are wooden and concrete, but around the turn of the century they were just wood. As any local resident knows, wood becomes slippery and so you generally walk in the street or walk with ice-creepers if you take the boardwalks.
Poor Hector, born in Wood Island, PEI, was only 41 when he began his trip south. The Edmonton Daily of December 17, 1907 reported:
“Halifax, Dec 13, Hector McDonald, of Prince Edward Island, master builder for the Guggenheims at Bonanza Creek, Yukon, was drowned recently at Skagway on the eve of his departure for San Francisco, when attempting to make his way across the dock to the steamer Princess Royal, which was about to sail, he tripped over a guard rail, fell backwards into the bay and was drowned. A boat was lowered and the steamer’s searchlight turned on, but no trace of MacDonald could be found.”
Although the Skagway Death Record says he died on October 30, 1907, the Dawson Daily News pinpointed his death on Friday November 5, 1907. Since by December they still had not found the body, it must of sunk to the bottom of Lynn Canal. His is not the only body to disappear in the frigid waters. In any case, in the winter, be careful when walking on the docks and don’t lean over if you hear a peculiar cry coming from the water below.
Probably one of the most famous women of Skagway, red-haired Irish descent Mollie was a waitress and church helper, coming here with Rev. Dickey in the goldrush. She was a kind person and everyone loved her, so why did her husband murder her on October 28, 1902 on a street in Seattle? Mike Bartlett claimed it was a “crime of passion” but later committed suicide leaving their son Leo an orphan.
Packer Jack Newman, long an admirer of Mollie, had a statue made of her in 1930 and sent it to Skagway where it sits today on 6th Street in front of a children’s park. An inscription written by Packer Jack goes: “…Her spirit fingers still reach across the years and play on the slackened strings of my old heart, and my heart still sings,—MOLLIE!—my heart still sings but in such sad undertone that none but God and I can hear.”
March 2022 update
I was contacted recently by Art Petersen who has spent years researching Mollie Walsh and Packer Jack Newman. In fact he has written a new book entitled
Promised Lands, MOLLIE WALSH: An Irish-American Story (2021 Klondike Research). available from Klondikeresearch.com
In this book he describes new corrections which I will now point out:
A few facts:
Packer Jack never shot anyone.
The statue was erected after Packer Jack died.
Packer Jack wanted to be buried at Inspiration Point on the White Pass Trail.
Leo Alphonse was born on August 27, 1900, not 27 May 1899. He forged his birthdate to be old enough to join the U.S. Army.
Mike Bartlett did not put on a party to celebrate the birth of his son; he was not even on the boat.
Mollie did not help Reverend Dickey establish the Union Church in Skagway.
Mollie’s husband never entered an insane asylum; rather, he suffered torturously for six years after his trial before ending his own life before a horrified audience.
Bessie and Edwin Gideon built and owned the Caribou Hotel in Carcross (home of Polly the Parrot).
They lived there for many years and Bessie died on October 27, 1933 on the third floor. It is said that she still haunts the hotel (does Polly sit on her shoulder?). The Hotel is undergoing a complete re-modeling after the murder of the latest owner a few years back, and should re-open soon.
Edwin had died in 1925 and is buried in the Carcross Cemetery, supposedly so is Bessie.
Bessie Trusty had married Edwin Wallace Gideon before 1898 according to a Gideon family website.
On October 24, 1918 the Princess Sophia with all 356 human passengers onboard sank after running aground on the rocks at Vanderbilt reef in the Lynn Canal. There were however, two non-human survivors: one was a dog that jumped ship and swam ashore to save itself (very un-Lassie like, surely he could have dragged a couple of women and children ashore with him).
The other survivor is less known: Polly the Parrot.
Now Captain Alexander and his supposed wife left the mine near Atlin to head south for a holiday (like many of us do these days). Along the way he dropped off his parrot, Polly, who he claimed was over 45 years old, at the hotel in Carcross which also had a bar. When the good Captain and “wife” did not return Polly was left in Carcross where he spouted obscenities at the patrons for the next 50 years. When Polly died he was buried in the Carcross cemetery with a little brass plaque near the gate. Over the years people have added little toys to the grave, although I admit I haven’t been there in 2 years.
When the courts were settling the estate of Captain Alexander, his wife and daughter in England set the record straight that they were not with him on the Princess Sophia. Then who was this mysterious woman who drowned? Hmmm, the clot plickens….
In this photo Capt James Alexander is seated in the middle and “Mrs. Alexander” is holding the bird in the doorway.
Judge Isaac Newton Wilcoxen and Judge James Wickersham, both judges in Skagway in the early years, both died on this day.
Judge Wilcoxen died at the age of 73 on October 23, 1910 in Seattle and since he was a Civil War vet is buried in the GAR cemetery there.
I.N. Wilcoxen was a member of the Arctic Brotherhood in 1900, a Judge in 1902, and member of the school board. He was also a lawyer and notary public in 1901.
Judge Wickersham died in 1939 in Juneau. He was elected as Alaska’s first delegate to Congress, serving until 1917 and then being re-elected in 1930. He was instrumental in the passage of the Organic Act of 1912, which granted Alaska territorial status, introduced the Alaska Railroad Bill, legislation to establish McKinley Park, and the first Alaska Statehood Bill in 1916. Wickersham made the first climbing attempt on Mount McKinley in 1903. In 1927 he wrote: A Bibliography of Alaska Literature 1724-1924 published by the University of Alaska press. In 1938 he wrote Old Yukon: Tales & Trails and Trials.
In Fairbanks, Judge Wickersham’s house is open to the public and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The picture above is of he and his wife Debbie in 1915 on the porch of that house.
She married Jesse L. Edgren and moved to Dawson where she had a baby, Mae Eldorado Edgren in December 1898. Unfortunately Lepha died of typhoid January 6, 1899, leaving Jessie with newborn Mae. Jessie took the baby back to Wisconsin to the grandparents. He then died there in Hennepin, Wisconsin in 1915. There is a record in the Fairbanks newspaper that Mae Eldorado Edgren died in 1921 perhaps in Alaska, so it would seem the family suffered another Alaska tragedy.
This photo of Lepha’s funeral procession led by her faithful dog team was probably taken by Larss.
from: Mills p. 14; Larss photo at AK State Library; Andromeda Romano-Lax “Mothers of Gold” 1997.
Happy Birthday to little Hazel born in Skagway on October 18, 1899 to the famous White Pass & Yukon Route photographer Harry C. Barley and his wife Dora.
Barley was a late-comer to the gold rush and established an office in Skagway in 1899. He became the official photographer for WP during and after construction of the railway from Skagway, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon. Barley died, shortly after the Klondike Gold Rush, in San Francisco of consumption. The Yukon Archives has the most complete collection of Barley’s professional prints, including 500-700 prints of life in Skagway, WP&YR construction and various Yukon and Alaska communities.
The Guv got his start here in Skagway in 1898 as editor of the newspaper and participant in the famous “Committee of 101” who stood up to the Soapy Gang. He moved to Juneau after that and remained there for many years, succeeding Governor Clark who resigned in 1913.
He was born on October 15, 1856 in New Brunswick Canada and married in 1896 in Salt Lake City. His wife, Annie Hall, was 20 years his junior and worked as his reporter for Skagway Newspaper. He died in 1923 at the age of 73 in Seattle of a heart attack.
An ironic story. In 1899 White Pass had a strike by its workers wanting some basic worker’s rights-a long history of issues preceded this event. (Minter, in his book The White Pass describes those.)
The leader of the strike was a young man born on October 10, 1879 in Reading, England, John Robert White. He had joined the Greek Foreign Legion in 1897 and then came to Alaska in 1899. In Skagway, the confrontation with White Pass Engineer Mike Heney and Dr. Whiting resulted in Dr. Whiting striking White on the head with a shovel. White was sent to Sitka and jailed for 6 months.
After that, White joined the military and served with the 4th Infantry in the Phillipines where he rose to the rank of Colonel. He retired from the U.S. military in 1914 and went to Europe and served for the Red Cross and the new Rockefeller Foundation (establishing medical proceedurs). He then joined the A.E.F. in WW 1.
Now here begins the ironic part:
In 1920 he joins the U.S. National Park Service. He started as ranger, then chief ranger, then Superintendent of such parks as Grand Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley. He then became Regional Director of two regions in the Park Service in 1940-41. White died in Napa, California in 1961 at the age of 82.
Today in Skagway the White Pass and National Park work amicably together, unaware of the history of John Robert White.
The photo above shows the Washington staff of the National Park Service in uniform in 1926. Left to right: Arno B. Cammerer, assistant director; Harry Karstens, superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park; Stephen T. Mather, director; Charles G. Thompson, superintendent of Crater Lake National Park; Horace M. Albright, superintendent of Yellowstone National Park; John R. White, superintendent of Sequoia National Park; Arthur E. Demaray, assistant director; Ernest Leavitt, assistant superintendent of Yosemite National Park; W. B. Lewis, superintendent of Yosemite National Park.
(This is from the John Robert White papers collection at the University of Oregon.)
This famous mountain climber started out as an Episcopal Archdeacon of the Yukon. His party climbed McKinley in 1913 and he later wrote “Voyages on the Yukon and its Tributaries” and later “Ascent of Denali”. He died of pneumonia in Ft Yukon on October 11, 1920 when only 55 years old. He was born in London England in 1865. | <urn:uuid:6029ce01-00ca-4a9c-b4da-60d37f1348ce> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.skagwaystories.org/2009/10/ | 2024-04-18T06:48:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.98033 | 2,515 |
This Edward Robinson was an army soldier here in 1903 where he succumbed to pneumonia on this day, September 27, 1903. He was only 29 and his body was sent to Seattle for burial. He is buried at the Ft. Lawton Military Cemetery. Seen above is his grave marker which says he was in Company M of the 8th US Infantry. Previous to this I thought that the 8th Infantry had arrived in July of 1904, but this proves they were here earlier.
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Try to feel relaxed.. Don't worry whether you fall asleep or not. When you are moderately tired lie down in bed practicing meditation. Within a few days the sleep centres in the Hypothalamus will become active and you will be able to get a sound sleep. Remember what you need is rest rather than sleep. If you're relaxed even without sleep you will definitely get a good rest which is sufficient). The experience of the communion with the Almighty gives me a deep feeling of relaxation ... As I experience this communion with the Almighty I experience the original state of the soul ... My tensions and worries are minimised, therefore, I feel free and relaxed... I am able to concentrate on this practice of meditation.. I am feeling light... My eyes are becoming heavier and heavier ... I am feeling sleepy.. I let go off my bodily parts... Slowly reduce the speed of meditative thoughts and let the natural physiological phenomenon do its work.. while you lie down in bed in a comfortable dark atmosphere You may automatically fall asleep. Even if you don't fall asleep just try to feel comfortable with yourself. | <urn:uuid:1ef2ee37-95d5-4de8-acad-9254e2af851e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.skillfultreatise.com/2021/02/insomnia.html | 2024-04-18T06:46:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.927042 | 217 |
5 REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH OSMOSIS SKIN CARE
First there was Cosmedix skin care, then along came Osmosis. Dr Ben Johnson originally formulated Cosmedix, then went on to formulate Osmosis Skin Care many years later. Cosmedix is all about Retinol and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) whereas Osmosis Skin Care is all about no AHA’s and using retinaldehyde (Vitamin A) instead of Retinol. Less aggressive yet with on par results. I believe that particular skins thrive on Osmosis over other Cosmeceuticals due to its philosophy to rebuild with minimal inflammation and aggression. Sensitive skins that struggle to use anything on their skin who find that the only products that don’t irritate their skin are the organic brands from the chemist will be relieved that there is a Cosmeceutical Skin Care brand out there that can assist them in rebuilding and strengthening their skin in a holistic fashion. Dr Ben Johnson the creator of Osmosis Skin Care focuses on internal health as well. Healthy inside, heathy outside. A philosophy that truly resonates with us at Skin Matrix.
Here are my top 5 reasons to fall in love with Osmosis.
1. The Osmosis Skin Care Cosmeceutical range was the first range to steer away from AHA’s when they were still all the rage. Venturing away from strip, strip and strip some more, Dr Ben Johnson focuses on anti-infammitories, non-acid formulations, and rebuilding the dermal layer to achieve a healthy epidermal layer (top layers of skin).
2. Osmosis Skin Care has the BEST rosacea/sensitive skin/reddened skins serum I have ever come across - Osmosis Rescue. This patented serum combines an oriental medicinal herb into this calming serum blend that neutralizes toxins, repairs the skins barrier, activates repair in the epidermis, minimizes appearance of large pores and sun spots and improves the skins texture. Apply topically 1-2 times a day before moisturising or other serums. Improves overall skin immunity.
3. Osmosis Skin Care were the first to bring to the skin care market Harmonized Waters. Now I was sceptical in the beginning but after a client with stubborn acne started on the Anti-T Harmonized Water I was blown away 4 weeks later at our next appointment; his acne which has plateaued looked amazing! The skin texture had improved, and the breakouts reduced dramatically. Anyone with stubborn acne I highly recommend this product. So what is Harmonized water? Every cell in our body has a vibrational frequency. When we are ill our cells with vibrate at a different frequency. Harmonized water is basically water molecules that have the vibrational frequency that then communicate with your cells once you ingest the water. It assists imbalanced cells and cancels harmful frequencies. I know this sounds like a mind explosion! Something totally new and non-invasive and worth reading more on and maybe trying one yourself. Read more here.
4. Are you sick of tingling peels that leave you red raw with days of peeling to follow? You must try the Osmosis Skin Care Facial Infusion. The first non-acid peel to come onto the Cosmeceutical market the Facial Infusion will generate 30 days of collagen stimulation, this means a younger looking you! Ingredients are penetrated into the skin with liposomal delivery instead of harsh acids that traumatize your skin and the skins surface. Perfect for acne, ageing, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.
5. Osmosis Skin Care use Retinaldehyde over Retinol – these are types of Vitamin A. Why is Retinaldehyde so different? Retinal or Retinaldehyde is far less irritating the Retinol. Retinal has less side effects and is perfectly suited to clients who have rosacea or sensitive skins. It also can reduce acne bacteria. View the Osmosis Serums.
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We have a winner for the personalize charm necklace giveaway and it is….(drumroll, please!)…..
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SmartBug Media® Wins 2021 Killer Content Award in Short-Form Content Category
July 13, 2021
Inbound Marketing Agency Recognized for Its “7 Ways To Obtain More Online Customer Reviews Checklist” Campaign for Service Fusion
IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2021 — SmartBug Media® — a leading Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency that assists businesses in generating leads, increasing awareness and building brand loyalty through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations and public relations — today announced that it was named a winner in the Short-Form Content category of Demand Gen Report’s 2021 Killer Content Awards, also known as The Finnys. SmartBug® earned the award for its “7 Ways To Obtain More Online Customer Reviews Checklist” Campaign for its client Service Fusion.
Service Fusion’s field service management software empowers service providers to run their businesses with more efficiency and flexibility. They had a very unique problem, however: a funnel that looked backward, with less content made for the top and middle of the funnel, resulting in most of their contacts coming in and becoming SQLs instantly. To address this issue, SmartBug and Service Fusion came together to create a short-form content offer specifically made to target its buyer personas earlier on in the buyer’s journey.
“In our time working together, we have made a heavy push for more top of the funnel content creation, an increased number of MQLs and an increased MQL to SQL conversion rate quarter after quarter,” said SmartBug VP of Client Services Jeff Ostiguy. “In creating strong top of funnel content, we pinpointed the need to make each piece speak directly to the buyer persona’s pain points. This checklist leveraged the desire many businesses have to grow their online presence and build reputation through online reviews and provided step-by-step instructions for the busy operations team to follow in order to do so.”
In this case, SmartBug created a variety of short-form content offers, including one called “7 Ways To Obtain More Online Customer Reviews Checklist.” The checklist included the following inbound marketing elements:
- Landing page
- Thank-you page
- Promotional email
- Lead nurturing with additional content offers (blogs)
- Social media campaign
The campaign generated 4,144 organic sessions, leading to 274 CTA clicks, 417 email clicks, 164 landing page submissions and 297 new visitor sessions. This resulted in 80 new contacts, 28,091 influenced contacts and 184 closed deals.
“The checklist produced phenomenal results,” said Service Fusion’s Senior Marketing Director Andrew Davis. “There was no paid media spend involved, and the results were fully derived from SmartBug’s innovative inbound marketing strategy and implementation. This was a hugely successful campaign, and we are proud to be a part of this Killer Content Award.”
SmartBug’s recognition by the Demand Gen Report follows two recent HubSpot Impact Awards for excellence in growth-driven marketing campaigns, as well as other accolades such as being named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for four years in a row and the Adweek 100: Fastest Growing list for two consecutive years. The company has also earned hundreds of MarCom Awards and dozens of Comparably awards.
Learn more about the Killer Content Finny Awards here.
ABOUT SMARTBUG MEDIA®
SmartBug Media® is a globally recognized Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency assisting businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, increasing brand awareness and building customer loyalty through content marketing, sales enablement, revenue operations, web development, marketing automation and public relations.
As HubSpot’s 2018 Global Partner of the Year, SmartBug® is the highest-rated HubSpot partner in the world today. The company has not only been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies four years in a row, but it has also been named to the Adweek 100: Fastest Growing list twice and won a number of Great Place to Work and Comparably awards. With hundreds of awards for client work — and a team holding a combined 650 marketing certifications — SmartBug is fully dedicated to delivering client success and an unparalleled agency experience. For more information about SmartBug Media, visit smartbugmedia.com.
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SICK is launching its newest ultra-compact safety laser scanner, nanoScan3, which combines smart safety functions with excellent measurement data quality for accurate and reliable localization, according to its maker.
With an overall height of about three inches, this space-saving sensor can be used wherever machines and vehicles require maximum performance, but have minimal mounting space, per SICK. This enables manufacturers to use small AGVs or mobile robots equipped with SICK’s leading-edge safety technology.
Based on its microScan3 technology, the 2D safety sensor nanoScan3 uses patented safeHDDM scan technology, which enables the device to perform in harsh or challenging ambient conditions. It is impervious to interferences like dust, contamination and ambient light, according to SICK.
Benefits at a glance:
- Small housing, measuring only 3.15 inches in height
- Two pairs of OSSD safety outputs
- Design suitable for industrial use and easy to integrate with standard M12 connectivity
- Up to 128 freely configurable fields and monitoring cases
- Direct static and encoder inputs for flexible monitoring case switching
- Protective field range of three meters with a scanning angle of 275-degrees
- High-precision measurement data output for navigation support via ethernet interface
- Maximum detection reliability even when subject to challenging ambient conditions
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Enjoying the morning sunshine and breeze, SmartWings motorized drapery gives you a new feeling of home decoration.
Explore our versatile range of motor options for smart shades, designed to integrate with various smart home platforms. Our Zigbee and Z-Wave motors are compatible with popular systems like Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Hubitat, ensuring easy integration and control.
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With smart devices and hubs, you can ensure your home remains just as you like it, even when you're away, thanks to pre-set arrangements. Our versatile range of motors allows for integration with numerous apps, including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Google Assistant, and more, giving you the freedom to control your shades through your preferred platform.
Explore the advanced features of our smart blinds, beyond just timed and group controls. Scene control customizes your shades for different activities – like automatically closing when you say 'Watching Movies'. Sync them with other Matter-certified devices for a seamless experience. The Sunrise/Sunset setting lets your shades rise with the morning sun and close at dusk, effortlessly aligning with your daily routine. Discover these and more functions to enhance your smart home experience. | <urn:uuid:df395c4d-ed81-458d-9cba-5bf0f547a2f8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.smartwingshome.com/products/smartwings-motorized-drapery-rod-kit | 2024-04-18T07:15:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.879058 | 405 |
Pearl Facial Mask
Pearls are long held symbols of beauty and sophistication.
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Everybody loves awards. Let’s hand out some at Solitaire Times as well!
First a few words about games I left out.
I received some crowdfunding games this year, but I’m not sure if they should count as 2022 or 2023. Like both Hoplomachus boxes, Solar Sphere, One Deck Galaxy… Or I bought a previously crowdfunded game in retail this year, like The Witcher: Old World and ISS Vanguard. It’s a bit tricky to date them, as some backers will have played them in 2022, while others are waiting for a “second wave shipment”, and retail fell in between. Way too confusing. No awards for them.
Then there were a lot of games I didn’t buy this year, that could easily have won. Dune: Imperium - Uprising comes to mind. The original Dune: Imperium is in my Top-3 for solo. But I was a bit frustrated to have to buy another base game, even if it looked improved over my version. But of course most games weren’t bought for the simple reason that I could’t afford to buy EVERYTHING. And I may have made some bad choices causing other games to miss their award. I apologise.
One such mistake was Earth. An honest mistake, the game appealed to me – it has nice illustrations, I love tableau builders. But it’s too much to keep track of 500 scoring options, and I can’t say I like playing against the AI. It’s alright, but not great. Another mistake in the same vein, is Evenfall. Nice art, tableau, the works. But this was worse. The game sucks! And the AI is completely rubbish, you might as well roll a die for its actions and set a score to aim for. My biggest buying regret of the year. That is, if I had not received Astro Knights at the beginning of 2023. I forced myself to play this Aeon’s End-without-all-the-fun joke of a game at least ten times to see all content and try to get used to it, and then got rid of it utterly disappointed. I hope to never, ever, ever see it again.
I got back into Marvel Champions in 2023, after I’d stopped buying for a while. I was too curious for what they'd done with the X-Men. So one of the boxes I got was NeXt Evolution. Alas, I haven’t played that one yet, so maybe a new one will get an award NeXt Year?
The expansions for Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition were a bit of a mixed bag. I did not enjoy the coop one (Crisis), but loved the one that brings more content and comes with upgraded phase selection cards (Discovery). Then again, that last one also brings milestones and awards, that I can’t use in solo and don’t care about multiplayer. 🤷♂️
I am happy with Rook City Renegades, but I don’t think I’ll buy more expansions for Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Edition now. Something is missing these days when I play it. – On the other hand, I love some of the characters, so I might get back into it some day in the future.
I am playing through Roll Player Adventures with my daughter at the moment. It’s a good narrative game, and we’re having fun. I am not sure this is something I’d enjoy solo though. I get easily frustrated with navigating paragraph books and making uninformed decisions when alone. So I think the new Gulpax’s Secret will have to wait for future multiplayer sessions.
Stand-alone, Get Wasted Award
Unsurprisingly, Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds gets an award. The original game is a favourite of both Athena and me. This new box can also be played stand-alone and as such serves as a good introduction for new players. It has a few new mechanisms, but I would have bought it just for more content.
Expansion of the Year 🏆
The best expansion of 2023 may be small, but it is utterly fantastic. Jump Drive: Terminal Velocity does not only have Epyo’s solo campaigns that were previously available on Board Game Geek, but also starting worlds, goals and some really fun new cards for the deck. It may not just be the expansion of the year, but the best expansion I own, period. Terminal Velocity turned Jump Drive into one of my favourite solo games.
Some games I rated very high, but you won’t find them below. Here are my excuses.
Pirates of Maracaibo is really good fun, but “unfortunately” easy to explain to others. So I ended up playing this more multiplayer than solo. The solo bot is good and I absolutely enjoy the game, but it does need some time to set up and for games that are not so heavy and do not take so long, I’ve got alternatives for solo. Still, good one.
Another game that suffers from the exact same problems, and not coincidentally is by the same designer, is Great Western Trail: New Zealand. I prefer it over Argentina, and like the extra board better that of Rails to the North, but still. I can play it multiplayer, it takes long to set up, and even though the solo bot is good, it will lose out to other soloable games when I sit down to play on my own.
I absolutely loved the new edition of Shipyard, so if we had a “Second Edition Award”, it would certainly win this year. But we don’t.
So far Legendary Encounters: The Matrix ranks third in the series, after Alien and X-Files. Not GotY material, you'd think, but to be honest I haven’t played it enough.
Banish the Snakes was the best new coop game I’ve played this year. The event deck system is cool and the game also has great table presence. Alas, I haven’t played it solo. 🤦♂️ Sorry!
Other games I haven’t played at all are Cyberion, Freaky Frogs from Outaspace, Micro Cosmos and Roll for the Great Old Ones. The end of this year just came too soon… Next year I might as well hand out awards for 2014 or so.
Anyway. The Awards. Finally.
Save the Planet Award
With Earthborne Rangers both production of the game and story are environmentally sound. But Hana hates it so it doesn’t win. 😉 I’ll give you my thoughts in a series of posts next year.
Punch & Pack Award
It was so exhausting to punch and pack Voidfall, that I consider this activity a game in itself. 🥵Mindclash Games produces the greatest big boxes on earth. I am happy to own another one.
One of the most peculiar games I played was Endurance. It’s a narrative game in the good way: you don’t have to read paragraphs in a book while you play, but the event cards, your decisions and bad luck make the world and the (admittedly) sad adventure come to life.
I love reading Science Fiction, and space is my favourite setting for board games. A close runner-up for Game of the Year is Evacuation. And not just because of the theme (moving your population by spaceship from one planet to another), but because it is actually great. The economy system, where production slowly moves from one planet to the other, is brilliant. Evacuation is just very new to me. It may still end up as GotY 2023 in 2024 😄
Should, but Shoot Award
This should have been the game of the year. But alas, Oranienburger Kanal shoots itself in the foot by having a learning curve that’s just too high. I don't mean that learning to play is hard, not at all, the actions are simple enough, and what you want to accomplish gets clear pretty soon every session as well. But. It has like 5000 unique buildings and they all have icons on them that I just can’t seem to be able to memorise. This may well be one of the best games by Uwe Rosenberg – I loved my plays – but I don’t know if it will get to the table again any time soon. And I know it's my loss. 🙁
Strictly Solitaire Award
Halls of Hegra is a wargame for non-wargamers. I like to play States of Siege games and for example Pavlov’s House, and to me this has the same kind of feel. It could have been this year’s #1, if not for the game that I spent a lot of time thinking about this year and that's up next. On the other hand, I may end up playing this one more often as it’s way easier to set up and get going.
Game of the Year 🏆
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While modern medicine has come a long way in making pregnancy, labour, and delivery safer for both mother and child, prenatal medical errors can still happen.
In this article, we’ll explain some of the most common prenatal medical errors and why you should retain an Ontario medical malpractice lawyer if you’ve been the victim of a prenatal medical error.
These are the most common types of prenatal medical errors:
- Failure to diagnose medical conditions in the mother.
- Failure to diagnose medical conditions in the baby.
- Injury at birth to either the mother or the baby.
At Sommers Roth and Elmaleh, we are experienced Ontario medical malpractice lawyers with extensive experience pursuing medical malpractice lawsuits.
Failure to diagnose medical conditions in the mother
These are some of the most common medical conditions that are not properly diagnosed during pregnancy.
Women become more vulnerable to infection during pregnancy as their immune systems weaken. One of the most dangerous infections is when the amniotic fluid or fetal membranes become infected.
This is called chorioamnionitis. Chorioamnionitis can cause a variety of complications, including pneumonia and oxygen deprivation, which in turn can cause permanent disabilities in the baby, such as cerebral palsy.
All women should be screened for gestational diabetes as a routine part of their prenatal care. Gestational diabetes can be managed if it is diagnosed in a timely manner.
However, if it is not promptly diagnosed, it can increase the risk of complications during birth.
Pre-eclampsia can be a serious complication during pregnancy. A mother’s blood pressure must be constantly monitored during pregnancy because this is one of the best ways to detect pre-eclampsia.
Any of these conditions can have severe consequences for the mother or child if left untreated, such as lifelong health issues.
Failure to diagnose medical issues in the baby
During pregnancy, prenatal medical errors are not just associated with the mother; they can also happen to the baby. These are two of the most frequent medical issues associated with the baby.
Failure to Diagnose Umbilical Cord Problems
When a baby is in utero, the umbilical cord is its lifeline. Any damage to the umbilical cord can cause a disruption in the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the baby.
If this happens, the baby can be seriously harmed or even die. If a medical provider fails to diagnose an umbilical cord problem that should have been detected, and the baby is harmed, then this is considered medical negligence.
Failure to Diagnose Birth Defect
Significant improvements have been made to ultrasound technology, meaning that some birth defects can now be detected in utero.
Sometimes, those defects can even be corrected while a baby is in utero or shortly after birth. If a medical professional fails to diagnose a detectable congenital disability, this is considered medical negligence.
You should consult an Ontario medical malpractice lawyer to pursue a medical negligence case if your child’s medical issues were not properly diagnosed.
Injury at birth to either the mother or the baby
Some of the most common injuries that happen at birth to a child are:
- The baby’s heartbeat drops too low.
- The child does not receive enough oxygen.
- A medical professional misuses forceps or a vacuum.
- Umbilical cord complications.
If any of these happen to a child, they could be injured severely enough that they’ll require lifelong care.
For mothers, one of the most common injuries is an epidural injury. If it’s done incorrectly, there can be a variety of consequences, including hearing loss, post-dural puncture headaches, and epidural hematoma.
Dealing with the consequences of an injury at birth can be stressful and expensive. An Ontario medical malpractice lawyer can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Why should I hire an Ontario medical malpractice lawyer if I’ve been a prenatal medical error victim?
A prenatal medical error can have a devastating, lifelong effect on your health or that of your child. At Sommers Roth and Elmaleh, our Ontario medical malpractice lawyers can help you file and pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit.
There are so many benefits to working with an Ontario medical malpractice lawyer, including the following:
- We offer a free consultation.
- We charge nothing upfront and only get paid if we win your case.
- We have the resources to pursue a medical malpractice case, even if it takes years.
- We can hire medical experts who can strengthen your case.
Our Ontario medical malpractice lawyers may be able to obtain significant compensation for you if you’ve been the victim of a prenatal medical error.
You don’t have to suffer alone
While most medical professionals will provide expectant mothers with competent care and deliver their babies safely, there are also situations where a mother or baby is a victim of a prenatal medical error.
These prenatal medical errors can have a long-lasting impact on the health of the child.
At Sommers Roth and Elmaleh, our Ontario medical malpractice lawyers have extensive experience fighting medical malpractice cases, including cases involving prenatal testing errors and birth injuries.
We can provide you with the guidance and support you need to pursue your medical malpractice case and let you get back to focusing on your family.
Contact us to learn more about hiring an Ontario medical malpractice lawyer
Contact Sommers Roth and Elmaleh today if you’re ready to file a lawsuit or want to learn more about how an Ontario medical malpractice lawyer can help you. You can call us at 1-844-777-7372 or contact us online.
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APR. 30, 2020–In a teleconference this morning, NASA announced the winners of the Human Lander System contracts for the Artemis missions. The three winners were:
- Dynetics of Huntsville, Alabama, proposing the Dynetics Human Lander System.
- SpaceX of Hawthorne, California, proposing the Lunar Starship.
- The National Team, headed by Blue Origin of Kent, Washington, and supported by Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Draper, proposing the Integrated Lander Vehicle (ILV).
A total of $967 million was awarded to the competitors, with $579 million going to the National Team, $253 million going to Dynetics, and $135 million to SpaceX. This is the first time contracts have been awarded for lunar landers since the design studies of the Altair lander for the now-canceled Constellation program in 2009.
Outlining the current lander concepts, in alphabetical order…
Blue Origin National Team – Integrated Lander Vehicle
The National Team’s lander, the Integrated Lander Vehicle (ILV) is a three-stage lander, flying on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket. From bottom to top are the Transfer Stage, Descent Stage, and the Ascent stage. The three stages interacting together are visible in the following video, supplied by Blue Origin:
ILV Transfer Stage – Northrop Grumman
The ILV’s transfer stage is a Cygnus-derived stage meant to take the ILV from the insertion orbit provided by ULA’s Vulcan rocket to a final, low lunar orbit. The Transfer stage is developed by Northrop Grumman, and sits on the bottom of the three-stage stack.
Descent Stage – Blue Origin
The Descent stage is derived from Blue Origin’s Blue Moon concept. It features dual BE-7 hydrolox engines, which are 3D printed and generate 40 kN of thrust each. The Descent stage sits in the middle of the stack, and will power the vehicle from a low lunar orbit to a soft landing on the lunar surface.
Ascent Stage – Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin, along with leading crewed flight operations and training, is developing the reusable Ascent stage. The Ascent stage also contains the crew cabin, which has “significant commonality with Orion”, according to NASA. The Ascent stage powers the stage from lunar takeoff to docking.
Draper will develop the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for the ILV. Draper is the same group that originally developed the Apollo guidance computer, 50 years ago. The ILV will be able to dock with either Orion immediately or the Gateway to await crew arrival. The individual stages can be launched on rockets such as Vulcan and New Glenn, or they can be launched as a whole stack onboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The National Team is targeting a 2023 first test of the ILV.
Dynetics – Human Landing System
Dynetics has proposed the Dynetics Human Landing System for the HLS contract. Being rated the highest technically by NASA, Dynetics has a single state solution for crew landing and return. The crew section is also built in a way that easily facilitates crew movement, slung very low to the ground. The entire vehicle can launch on any lifter, fly under its own power or launcher power to Gateway, receive a fuel top-off if necessary, and land. After an expedition, it can take off, and dock back to Orion or Gateway. The vehicle does employ drop tanks – and it will drop its tanks on ascent as they empty.
SpaceX – Lunar Starship
The Lunar Starship is a Moon-oriented Starship variant that is fully reusable in-space, using six Raptor engines and including two airlocks and a spacious cabin. This Lunar Starship will be fueled by a tanker in low Earth orbit, and then proceed to Gateway. From Gateway, it will land on the Moon, using its Raptor engines for descent and then unnamed thrusters near the top for final landing.
However, SpaceX received the worst rating (earning merely “Acceptable” technically and management-wise) by the NASA Source Evaluation Panel. They also received the least amount of money – $135 million. On the other side, Starship is by far the most capable and sustainable vehicle proposed for the Human Lander System contract. It is able to transport over 100 tons to the lunar surface, far greater than any other proposal.
NASA will probably have to downselect from the three winners in 2021, ten months from today. We are not entirely sure yet, and they may choose to keep all three landers. Until further announcement, it’s anybody’s guess as to what landers will stay, and which will be the first to land on the Moon on Artemis 3.
Fifty years ago, the Apollo program proved it was possible to safely land humans on the moon and return them safely to Earth, even in the face of adversity. In four years, when the Artemis program returns to the Moon, it will go in a way NASA says “reflects the world today — with government, industry, and international partners in a global effort.”
With the current bipartisan support for a moon landing within the first five years of this decade, we shall return to the moon and do the other things, like going to Mars. Not because they are easy, but because they are hard. And even if it’s 50 years late, it’s better late than never. | <urn:uuid:cca1cd10-893f-492a-955c-de861d82b534> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.spacescout.info/2020/04/nasa-awards-artemis-moon-lander-contracts-to-dynetics-spacex-and-national-team/ | 2024-04-18T07:56:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.933963 | 1,154 |
Tuesday was a hot night for Fabitat, Fab-5‘s super-tight creative lab on the Hilltop – and for Spaceworks Tacoma. The event was an exceptionally cheery fundraiser: hard to believe, but Fab-5 has been at it for 12 years mentoring local youth in the creative arts, and this was their first call for support, ever. Not only that, but the busy studio at 1316 Martin Luther King Way, which they occupied via a Spaceworks residency in 2011 and recently signed the lease for, is the team’s first-ever homebase. The Five’s dedication and leadership in igniting young minds through the visual and performing arts is the stuff urban dreams are made of. Attendees at Tuesday night’s event jostled to pledge support (you can make a donation here), and to sign the group’s door, graffiti-style.
At Spaceworks, such win-win situations (free space for creative entrepreneurs = potential paying tenants for landlords) are always cause for celebration. Fab-5 is but one of several Hilltop artists-in-residence who in the past year have activated a once dormant commercial zone and seeded the area around the Fulcrum Gallery with fresh life. Nate Dybevik also recently signed the dotted line and gained a permanent address for his “piano museum” (he is a musician who rebuilds pianos) and music studio. During its tenure, Toy Boat Theatre performed a miraculous facelift on a sterile office space, drew new audiences to the neighborhood with six months of high-caliber drama, and left an indelible mark before moving on.
We thought it was time to catch up with these Spaceworks alums and hear about their experiences in their own words.
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The transformation of the 1300 block of “Hilltopia” in 2011 wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of the Marie Thorp Wilson Trust, owners of the Thorp Building (where two of the four original. rent-free residency spaces are now leased by Fab-5 and Dybevik). According to Thorp family member Jeanette Sorenson, while the Trust’s intention has been to sell the Thorp Building, “It has been a blessing to have [it] occupied, especially by groups that appreciate the opportunity to try their wings at a business venture….By opening the building to the Spaceworks program, [it] has changed from a vacant, cold building to a lively, warm building that shows its true character.”
Sorenson admits to initial hesitation about the venture. But “after interviewing Rebecca [Solverson] and Amy [McBride, City of Tacoma Arts Administrator], it became clear that this would be a good way to occupy the trust building along with helping the K Street community grow in a positive way.” Sorenson’s family ties to Tacoma run deep: as a young man her grandfather, Theodore Martin Thorp, followed his cousin, Thea Foss, from Wisconsin to Tacoma. In 1967, her father, Bud (“Blind Man”) Thorp, “built the Thorp Building on property he had purchased when he was discharged from the Army Air Corps, a decorated airman.” Spaceworks is grateful to help usher in a new wave of activity at the Thorp Building.
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“The month of January was mostly catch up and reorganizing my space to make it functional again,” says Nate Dybevik. The reorg was necessary after a bike shop, Second Cycle, moved into what had been his storefront in the Thorp Building. “I am making myself at home in the back space, so I can officially get back to work.”
Dybevik trains under world-renowned expert Obi Manteufel in rebuilding and tuning pianos; gorgeously curvaceous vintage specimens can be seen broken down into their components in his studio. But Dybevik is also an instrumentalist, composer and visual artist. Currently, he is working on collaborations with musicians Gary Kawamura, Alex Tapia and Trevor Pendras; and fellow piano rebuilder Mackenzie Hamilton. “I am focusing on my playing, getting my jazz combo up and running, and continuing my study of piano rebuilding.…In the future I may hold more events [at the studio], but for now, I’m just hiding out and working on my craft.”
Dybevik credits the Spaceworks program with opening him to new experiences. “I have benefited from this program in so many ways, it’s really hard to put it into words. I am by nature a quiet person who usually keeps to myself, and suddenly, I became this person with a shop, who needed to interact with the public. That was challenging at first but I learned how and what it takes to be in the public eye, and how to be a coordinator of events. Of course, there was the benefit of having a space to work on pianos. I met a lot of people and started two bands, and learned a lot about the business and inner workings of pianos.”
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Fulcrum Gallery owner Oliver Doriss has watched the evolution of Hilltopia for years – with impatience. “I have been holding it down on the 1300 block of MLK since 2007. In that time I have experienced the closure of four storefronts in my immediate vicinity and a shrinking of businesses on the street as a whole. Last summer, I connected the owners of the vacant building to the south of Fulcrum Gallery with the Tacoma Spaceworks program. I was rewarded with the addition of Fab-5 arts studio, Nathaniel Dybevik’s piano shop and Toy Boat Theatre. The additional storefronts have effected tremendous change to the area. There is a general increase in foot traffic and many of the new spaces operate into the evening creating a lively feel to a previously deserted and somewhat intimidating area of Hilltop.”
Doriss lauds Fab-5’s decision to create a permanent art center for youth on the Hilltop. “All of these practices [available at Fabitat] have their roots within contemporary urban culture. I live on this block. I know all of the kids’ families and people from this area. I have seen a number of kids from my neighborhood using the resources provided by the Fab-5 studio space. They show up on their own or arrive in groups. The environment is open and comfortable enough for even the most timid personalities to experience the offerings.”
Doriss foresees a reshaping of Tacoma’s art community: “Third Thursday art events are now coordinated with the other venues here creating the beginnings of a new arts district. As I look to the future development of this block and the Hilltop neighborhood in general, I see a neighborhood on the verge of becoming a major player in the cultural rebirth of Tacoma.”
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After Fab-5 set down stakes for the first time in its 12-year history, Chris Jordan knew that having a Spaceworks address was a game changer for the organization. After a six-month residency on MLK Way last year, “We could see how much our students relied on it, and the community depended on it,” says the artist and Fab-5 co-leader. “Over half of our students from last summer are coming all the way down from [as far as] Mt. Tahoma, Everett, Jason Lee Middle School and Foss.” Since June, Fabitat has expanded its team by sevenfold, including volunteers. We can’t wait to see what kind of exciting changes and growth await the Five now that they’ve pulled down a stable and affordable permanent address from which to operate. The group is working with neighbors (Fulcrum Gallery, Nate Dybevik Piano Company, Fabitat, and newcomer Live Paint Theatre) to create more arts activity for local youth via a poetry lounge, [amazing] breakdancing workshops, jazzily-freeform painting and music sessions, and computer lab access. “We’re definitely going to step out with some collaboration this summer. It’s like having family next door – you don’t have to go over every single day. Energy stays within the area.”
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In 2011, “When my former student, Jen Davis, suggested we apply for a rent-free space for a very modest, one-time only summer project, I was a a bit skeptical, concerned about the commitment and the fact that most Spaceworks projects seemed to be visual arts installations,” says Toy Boat Theatre (TBT) artistic director, Marilyn Bennett. “But we were intrigued, Jen was persuasive, and we framed our proposal over coffee and brainstorming.”
What followed was weeks of epic labor. After being awarded a residency, Bennett, Davis and friends “invested three weeks of sweat equity, scraping up 800 lbs. of floor tile, painting all surfaces with cheap and free paint mixed together until intriguing colors emerged. We borrowed equipment and furniture from colleagues, friends and the University of Puget Sound, where I teach as a guest artist in theatre, and whose students became instrumental in imagining, assembling and running the theatre. In early August, we opened our first production, Dakota’s Belly, Wyoming, filled our 40-seat theatre five times, paid our bills (insurance, utilities) and stipends to our actors, and were hooked. We were on the prowl for more projects.”
After Jen Davis left for studies in Ireland, Bennet soldiered on, “renewing our three-month lease through December, ultimately mounting five fully produced plays, six staged readings, two acting workshops and four open houses. In six months we hosted over 1000 patrons, worked with more than 100 student and professional artists, collaborated with our artist neighbors—Fab-5, Nate Dybevik studios, Fulcrum Gallery—brought commerce to Hilltop businesses (Pho King, Quickie Too, Crown Bar, Save a Lot, Ace Hardware), and were partners in bringing a vibrant presence to our ‘arts block’ in a building full of possibilities which had sat idle for several years.” Whoo!
“We had not entered into this Spaceworks collaboration with any expectations beyond a good show in August at a price the community could afford. But once underway, and with such enthusiasm amongst artists, neighbors, and patrons, we couldn’t stop. We finished with a very successful, original solstice show, a lobby packed with beaming Toy Boat patrons, a final toast to an intensely busy but immeasurably gratifying season. With the help of Shunpike business clinics and Spaceworks partners, Toy Boat Theatre is now a legitimate business with license, tax ID, website and bank account with seed money for our next project. And another worthy company, Live Paint Theatre, has taken residency as a Spaceworks program in our MLK Way space, which is now clean, functional, partially furnished and ready for creative work to continue.
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All You Need to Know About The Simpsons in Spanish
Are you ready to learn about the legendary cartoon, The Simpsons in Spanish? You can even use it to improve your Spanish and learn about Latin American culture!
The Simpsons in Spanish has had a huge influence on language, meme culture, and music. Popular kids shows creators from recent years, such as Adventure Time, were inspired by Simpson creator Matt Groening’s genius. His shows came to remind us that cartoons are not just for kids, and that we can learn, comment on society, and laugh while watching a silly cartoon about a—mostly—wholesome family.
If you watch the Simpsons in Spanish to learn more about the language, you’ll get more than just vocabulary words. Let’s get started!
The Cultural Impact of The Simpsons in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Memes of the Simpsons in Spanish are not in short supply. Many well-known Simpson memes—such as the Homer in the bushes meme—are widely used by Latin Americans. However, we also have some memes that might not be as popular with English speakers.
There’s a famous meme from one of the older episodes where Gaspar is the new teacher after a teacher strike leaves the school unattended. He begins class by saying hay tabla as a consequence of any action he deems inappropriate. Hay tabla literally translates as “there’s a board,” but what he really means is that he’ll hit whoever disobeys his rules. The meme can apply to many things, and it’s reminiscent of spanking children as a disciplinary method, which unfortunately is still prevalent today in many Latin American countries.
Check out my original version of this meme: Si no aprendes español, hay tabla. I promise our teachers aren’t nearly as ruthless as Gaspar!
How The Simpsons in Spanish Changed Language
The cultural impact of The Simpsons in Spanish is almost as big as the one it made in the English language. Bart taught you Spanish with the phrase ¡Ay caramba! Similarly, there are two iconic interjections that made it into Latin American slang.
Fun Fact: Bart’s alter ego, El Barto, is a joke on how many words in English can be translated into Spanish by adding the letter o at the end. Don’t mistake this translation as an accurate one, Bart’s name in Spanish is simply Bart with a Spanish pronunciation.
This famous interjection is used to express regret over something silly or dumb that happens to you, a comedic interjection to relieve the pain from everyday tragedy.
This is the Spanish version of “meh,” the popular interjection used to show indifference or disdain. While this phrase may not originally be from The Simpsons in Spanish, it was most definitely popularized by it.
Let’s Learn With The Simpsons in Spanish
The Simpson family is full of complex personalities and interesting characters. Let’s take a look at some of them by reading translated paragraphs describing their personalities. If you want to catch some nice vocabulary, make sure to mark or highlight the words that you don’t recognize, and leave a comment with your favorite word that you learned while reading these descriptions!
Homero Simpson es un hombre a quien le gusta tomar, comer y ver televisión. Usualmente actúa de manera infantil y carece de sentido común. Sin embargo, ama a su esposa e hijos y trabaja duro para proveer a su familia.
Homer Simpson is a man who likes to drink, eat, and watch television. Usually, he acts like a child and lacks common sense. However, he loves his wife and kids and he works hard to provide for his family.
The Importance of Humberto Velez
Humberto Velez is the Latin American voice for Homero, or Homer. He is one of the best known voice actors for cartoon dubs, starting with his iconic role on the Simpsons in Spanish. He has also worked on Winnie the Pooh, Family Guy, and Monsters Inc.! That’s a huge range of voices. However, his most iconic remains Homero Simpson. His recreation of the doofus family man is amazing.
Marge Simpson es una madre que de momentos es sobreprotectora. Le encanta la organización y limpieza en su ambiente, a menudo se encuentra moderando la conducta de su esposo y su hijo. Es una mujer que valora los buenos modales, generalmente tiene valores conservadores y se preocupa mucho por las personas que ama.
Marge Simpson is a mother that can be overprotective at times. She loves a clean and organized space, and she often finds herself moderating the behavior of her husband and son. She’s a woman that values good manners. She generally has conservative values and worries a lot about the people she loves.
Bart es un niño travieso e inquieto que no encaja con las expectativas de su entorno. Le encanta jugar bromas, andar en patineta y hacer graffiti. A pesar de sus dificultades escolares, Bart puede ser más listo de lo que parece.
Bart is a mischievous and restless kid that doesn’t fit with the expectations of his environment. He loves to play pranks, ride on his skateboard and do graffiti art. Despite his difficulty with schoolwork, Bart can be smarter than he seems.
Lisa es una niña extremadamente inteligente, sensible, y siempre apoya causas que considera nobles. Le encanta tocar el saxofón, es perfeccionista y no siempre la escuchan cuando intenta ser la voz de la razón o cuando intenta cambiar las opiniones de los demás respecto a temas que le apasionan.
Lisa Simpson is an extremely intelligent, sensitive, girl that’s always supporting causes she considers to be noble. She loves to play the saxophone and she’s a perfectionist that’s not always listened to when she tries to be the voice or reason; or when she tries to change others’ opinions regarding subjects she’s passionate about.
Maggie es la hija menor de la familia. No habla y siempre tiene un chupete en la boca. Maggie tiende a ser una fuerza caótica y parece estar más consciente de su entorno que muchos otros bebés de su edad.
Maggie is the youngest daughter of the family. She doesn’t speak and she has a pacifier in her mouth. Maggie tends to be a force of chaos and she seems to be more aware of her surroundings when compared to other babies her age.
Where to Watch The Simpsons in Spanish
There are many free sites where you can stream “Los Simpson,” the Simpsons in Spanish, but the best way is by streaming the episodes through Disney Plus. They offer dubbing as well as subtitles, which you can use to learn Spanish while watching the show. If you want to have a taste of how The Simpsons flows in Spanish, check out some YouTube clips of episodes in Spanish! This way, you’ll find out if watching the Simpsons in Spanish is your cup of tea.
Use Spanish subtitles to train your ear to listen to Latin American Spanish. Turn on English subtitles to learn more vocabulary as you watch the show without missing important plot points.
Learn Spanish Through Entertainment!
The Simpsons in Spanish brought a cultural phenomenon to Latin American households. Take your Spanish to the next episode by engaging in conversation about your interests. The teachers at Homeschool Spanish Academy have a passion for language learning, and they’ll help you become a fluent Spanish speaker. Try a free class at Homeschool Spanish Academy to get started or go further on your Spanish learning journey!
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We all know that Google is the King when it comes to search engine optimisation. After all, we all optimise our websites for Google to rank them. Formerly known as the Google Webmaster Tools, the Google Search Console is an amazing resource that helps you register and monitor the performance of your website. You can make use of Google Search Console to submit fresh content to be crawled and pick the kind of information that you don’t want to come up in the results of search engines. The best thing is that you can quickly find out which aspects of your website are causing the website to fare good or poor in search engine optimisation rankings. Marketers can also find relief from the fact that Google claims that their websites will be better guarded against malware via their services.
The backlink checker of Linkody is free for checking up to five different domains. One of the biggest advantages of Linkody is that the result page layout is straightforward to understand and free from clutters. Furthermore, Linkody puts a great emphasis on the authority of sources of the links. Premium Linkody account holders can dabble in the page authority, domain authority, and the Mozrank of providers of their backlinks with complete ease. The easy-to-use and simple interface of Linkody is a great option for beginners in the world of search engine optimisation that want to keep the backlinks to their website in check.
The entire process of link reclamation is about identifying people who have mentioned your website or business without providing a link to you. This tool helps you find out these people and extend a reach to them to include a link back to the website of your business. For this, you can simply set up alerts after adding keywords that pertain to your brand, products, and services. You can then set up daily email alerts or notifications. Using this data, you can find articles and other pieces of content that mention your brand, products, or services but somehow did not have a link of your business. These are the ‘opportunities’ that you want! Once this has been done, you can request the author or website owner/manager to put a link of your business in the specific article.
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FOR THE HONG KONG Travel Bureau's re-branding launch, it wasn't just the meaning of the message — that today's Hong Kong is a dynamic fusion of old and new, East and West — but the volume of the voice that mattered. “The event had to scream out what this new brand was,” says Megan Reynolds of Extraordinary Events, New York, which produced the press event last year. For Reynolds and team, getting the idea across loud and clear meant taking advantage of — and being vulnerable to — some of today's most advanced media technology.
New York may be brimming with stellar event sites, but for Reynolds' $250,000 event, with the client's brand-new branding video as its centerpiece, only Times Square filled the bill.
Anywhere in the world, when “people see a picture of Times Square, they know exactly what it is,” Reynolds explains. The fact that this location features an array of video displays, including the massive Reuters news service screen — “one of the only screens that you could rent with an event venue right across the street,” she points out — sealed the deal.
That venue was ABC Studios' “Good Morning America” set, perched on the edge of Times Square. But according to Reynolds, it was the studio's most desirable feature that also posed its most unnerving challenge. “The Reuters digital billboard is a very precise piece of equipment,” Reynolds says. “However, it loops [content] every 30 seconds. You can't loop less than 30-second intervals, and you can't cut off mid-loop.” To make the constraints of the technology work with her plan to stage a stunning reveal of the client's video on the huge screen — visible directly through the studio's window — Reynolds had to rely on both faith and fortitude.
The reveal centered on an illusion: Hong Kong dignitaries would pull the lever on an old-fashioned radio “on air” box at the exact moment that the video began, creating the impression that they were controlling the launch.
Rehearsing the participants was just one small part of getting the effect right. Reynolds also had to coordinate her on-site technical director and stage manager to communicate in real time with Reuters' analog video technician and digital template technician, stationed in the building across the street from the studio, to ensure that the launch timing was exact. In addition, the event's master of ceremonies had to be cued through an earpiece to make sure the lever-pulling crew made its move precisely at the end of one 30-second template. “Otherwise, we'd have to be waiting another 30 seconds,” Reynolds explains.
Despite the difficulties — which included script changes demanded by the client only moments before the event doors opened — the “Live It, Love It” video starring Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan launched without a hitch, though not without some pulse-racing moments.
For his part, Tom Bercu, who represented the Hong Kong Travel Bureau in New York and worked closely with Extraordinary Events during preparation, says surviving tense moments is more about letting go than holding on. “I've learned to focus on things I can control,” he notes, “because having my eyes glued to the [screen] to see when it would happen, I'm not doing anyone any good.”
IN THE MIX
Accompanying the high-visibility media presentation were food, beverage, decor and entertainment elements designed to enhance the high-decibel brand message.
Highlights included custom “Golden Bauhinia” cocktails — champagne concoctions tinted the rosy color of Hong Kong's traditional Bauhinia flower — and dim sum served on sleek metal trays decorated with the delicate blooms. Reynolds adds that many of the 200 guests also gave high marks to the party's main musical performance — a nine-piece band of Asian and American musicians that offered a mix of styles, including American jazz played on traditional Asian instruments.
The 90-minute event may seem short, but the three weeks her team had to plan it seemed much shorter by comparison, Reynolds notes. “Had we not been working with a tourism bureau, the lead time would not have been so bad,” she explains. “But there wasn't one person approving everything — it was a committee, a government.” In this case, she says, “everything” included fabric samples, plants, and renderings of every prop and decor item — all of which required client approval.
While the international planning process often proved grueling, Bercu says, “Working with Extraordinary Events made it a great experience. On their end, there was no chaos, no confusion. We had a good time even in the bad times.”
Extraordinary Events, New York 333 Seventh Ave., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10001-5004; 212/937-1084; www.extraordinaryevents.net
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Hello Dear Friends,
This month I’m busy with many projects at our store, Nostalgia, and for my fashion events at libraries, senior centers, etc. With the final episode of Downton Abbey approaching, I have been presenting that theme at many venues. However, Cocktail, Culture: The Mad Men Era is still going strong, despite the fact that Mad Men ended some time ago. I am hoping that the Downton Abbey fans continue to want to hear about the fashions of that era and to revisit the beloved characters from time-to-time. I know that I will.
Another possible fashion era that may interest PBS fans is the Civil War Era, particularly with the recent series Mercy Street, that has been following Downton Abbey on Sunday evenings. This show is based in a Union-occupied hospital during the Civil War. Although the show has not yet captured my enthusiasm as did Downton Abbey, I do find the fashions of this time period fascinating. I’ve always been a Gone With the Wind fan, so those fashions have always held a special place in my heart. I’ll be presenting “Fashions of the Civil War Era” on April 17 at Greenville Public Library. I’m excited to see if interest in this period grows in response to the short-seasoned Mercy Street. This Civil War era image of a woman in repro dress includes one of my favorite accessories of the era: the snood. Interestingly, although this netted hair accessory was popular during the Civil War, it regained popularity after the 1939 release of Gone With the Wind.
Thus, when I “channel the 1940s,” I love wearing a snood from my colorful collection of these repro nets. The turban style also is very glamorous, and is popular in fashion again right now. It’s a great way, ladies, to remedy a “bad hair day!”
I always enjoy dressing up in repro versions (or, the real thing, whenever possible, ie. The Mad Men Era), but I do not yet own a reproduction outfit from the Civil War Era. This ensemble is on my wish list, however, for upcoming presentations. Wish me luck, and please join us in the near future at a library near you! | <urn:uuid:2b62bef2-2d34-4b72-81e4-149ec1671865> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.spiritsoffashion.com/downton-abbey-leaves-us.html | 2024-04-18T06:59:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.959124 | 498 |
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In Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, the Netherlands, and the United States, we have seven local subsidiaries, actively promoting product development based on local-based support and each market information to meet various aftermarket needs in each country.
Along with the expansion of local production by Japanese car manufacturers, the sales of Japanese cars are increasing around the world every year. In addition, used-car export from Japan are also increasing year by year. Thus, the global Japanese car ownership market, which is our play field, is steadily expanding and we are blessed with great growth opportunities. Through our unique global network, we will promptly grasp market needs, reflect them in product development and survive the once-in-a-century transformation period.
Machinery Equipment Division
Machinery Equipment Division supplies machinery equipment parts and components to major manufacturers of industrial vehicles such as forklifts and tractors, as well as construction vehicles.
We have established our own quality assurance organization to meet the demands of our business partners for electrification, connection, and autonomous products, and we are expanding our lineup of products procured domestically and overseas. We are promoting delivery through stock operations to manufacturing bases in the United States, China and Europe, and are expanding our SPK network through the global sales development.
Our main products include a wide range of products such as multifunction displays, integrated switches and dials, telematics equipment, electrical components such as various lamps, resin parts, functional parts, etc., and we help our customers with their problems through proposal sales. At the same time, we are expanding the lineup of our original products.
CUSPA Division mainly deals with customized parts and develops the following business.
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Development of car manufacturers' show and concept cars.
Original Brand Business
Planning, development and sales of customized parts for Daihatsu vehicles.
Planning, development and sales of customized parts for Toyota vehicles.
Planning, development and sales of customized parts for Daihatsu racing vehicles.
Car Detailing Business
Car detailing business operation (car coating / car wrapping / car film, etc.)
Joint Venture Business with Parts Manufacturers (SPK is the exclusive distributor)
Planning, development and sales of high-performance suspension parts for 4-wheeled vehicles.
Planning, development and sales of customized brands of suspension parts.
Planning, development and sales of parts brand of "MADE IN JAPAN" featuring suspension and steering related parts for classic and dicontinued cars.
Planning, development and sales of high-performance brake fluid and long-life coolant.
ARAI HELMET products for 4-wheels.
alpinestars racing gear for 4-wheels and karts.
Pivot measurement and control devices for automobiles and motor sports. (excluding some products)
Customized products of Defi which is produced by Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd., genuine electronic parts manufacturer.
High-performance racing harnesses (seat belts)
Development and manufacture of customized parts for HIACE
OEM Supplying Business
・OEM supplying to customized brands etc.
Holding e-Motorsports competition, Racing simulator, Development and sales of simulator related parts.
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An informal public comment period just ended regarding the development of alternatives for the new forest plan on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in north central Idaho. The plan will provide management direction for these forests over the next 10-30 years.
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the revision is expected in December, in which there will be another opportunity for public involvement. The recent comment period was an opportunity for citizens to shape those alternatives.
It’s unfortunate that Forest Supervisor Cheryl Probert was unwilling to schedule a public meeting in Spokane, despite the fact that many people from Eastern Washington visit these forests, particularly the North Fork Clearwater.
The Forest Plan DEIS will contain a range of alternatives for the public to consider, including the acreage of recommended wilderness for these two forests, how much road building and logging will occur and where, and whether the new plan will contain measurable and enforceable standards for soils, sediment levels, old growth and fish and wildlife habitat. Since the forest plan is a contract with the public, it is critical for it to contain a high level of accountability.
The Forest Service indicated in its initial proposed action (2014) that it wants to increase logging on these forests from current annual levels of 40-50 million board feet to 150 million board feet! In order to triple the cut, the new forest plan would not contain any of the measurable and enforceable standards mentioned above, and instead would allow the development of some of the best fish and wildlife habitat in the Lower 48.
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests have tremendous biodiversity, and offer crucial habitat for threatened bull trout, Chinook salmon and steelhead populations. Canada lynx, fisher, wolverines, gray wolves, mountain goats, harlequin ducks, herds of elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep also live here. These forests are considered a recovery area for grizzly bears. All of these species, and their habitat, would be threatened by the agency’s proposed forest plan. The Forest Service should help these populations persist on both forests by protecting their diverse habitat types. Unfortunately, the agency has indicated it intends to do just the opposite.
A paltry 20 percent of the 1.5 million acres of roadless wildlands on the forests was recommended for wilderness in the early draft forest plan (2014), with the rest being threatened with development, including increased off-road vehicle abuse. Places like the Kelly Creek Roadless Area could receive some protection but be fragmented by snowmobiles. Portions of the beloved Mallard-Larkins Roadless Area could be vulnerable to development. The Weitas Creek Roadless Area, the heart of Wild Clearwater Country, may receive no protection at all, despite being the biggest roadless area in the entire basin.
If there is a favorite place that you go hunting or fishing, you should feel uneasy about the direction these forests are heading. If there is a special place that your family visits every year to go camping and hiking, you should be concerned at the potential for greater development and increased off-road vehicle abuse. If you feel that our national forests should be managed as reservoirs of biodiversity and clean drinking water, instead of managed as tree farms, you should be alarmed.
Contact the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Planning Team at firstname.lastname@example.org. Tell them to schedule a public meeting in Spokane for citizens to learn more about this important process. Forest Supervisor Probert should not be able to shortchange the public, and our democracy, in an effort to hand control of our public wildlands and watersheds to the timber industry.
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Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit, along with SeatGeek, have committed to “make pricing more transparent on their ticket-buying platforms later this year,” according to Anne Steele of the WALL STREET JOURNAL. Last year, President Biden ”urged for a crackdown on so-called junk fees that are tacked on to goods from concert and sporting-event tickets to hotel stays and airline tickets." The live-event ticket fees in question are “typically added at checkout and inflate the final price consumers pay compared with what they see when tours are advertised and while selecting seats.” The changes announced Thursday would “push the ticketing business closer to the ‘all in’ pricing that many companies in the sector say they support, but want mandated industrywide.” Critics of the hidden fees, which often “cover venue rentals and other ancillary costs,” say that in addition to being a "nuisance, they make it hard for consumers to accurately compare prices and ultimately hinder competition.” New York became the "first state to pass" a bill banning hidden fees in live-event ticketing last year, but ticketing execs said that the language in the bill “allows for loopholes that have made it ineffective.” California lawmakers also recently introduced a bill “aiming to crack down on hidden fees” and a similar law in Tennessee is “slated to take effect soon” (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 6/15).
NEED A STANDARD: In N.Y., Sisario and Kanno-Youngs noted Biden, ahead of a round table at the White House with execs from Live Nation, SeatGeek, Airbnb and other companies on Thursday, framed the "crackdown on surcharges as a way to appeal to the working class -- a major theme of his re-election campaign.” Ticketing execs have said that “without all competitors held to the same standard,” those that "comply voluntarily would be put at a competitive disadvantage, since other venues and ticketing services could lure customers by advertising lower prices, only to reveal surcharges once a customer completes a transaction” (N.Y. TIMES, 6/15).
NOT A SAVING GRACE: In D.C., Julian Mark noted the changes announced Thursday do "not mean that companies will eliminate the surcharges,” but simply that the fees will be “made clear to the consumer.” The changes would apply "only to tickets sold at the 200-plus venues owned by Live Nation” but “not necessarily to every ticket offered by Ticketmaster.” Ticketmaster in the past has said that it "controls only some of the fees it charges consumers,” such as “labor and technology costs, while other fees go toward venues and their expenses.” Ticketmaster in a statement implied that it “could only implement all-in pricing for all of its tickets if it has the cooperation of every venue it works with" (WASHINGTON POST, 6/15). | <urn:uuid:3b6143b7-4e5b-414f-bd70-2e53e1da4b2f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2023/06/16/Facilities/ticketmaster-live-nation-ticketing-transparency-fees.aspx?publicationSource=SBD | 2024-04-18T08:02:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.964336 | 652 |
From Owen Gibson, The Guardian
How do you get a roomful of mainly white, largely ageing, mostly male sports administrators to start shuffling nervously and looking at their shoes? Hire former basketball star John Amaechi to give the opening keynote address at their annual conference.
The first openly gay NBA player, now a psychologist who runs the Amaechi Basketball Centre in Manchester, issued a brilliantly crafted challenge to conventional wisdom that had one or two at the CCPR event spluttering into their coffee. “We are producing people in sport at the coaching level and the administrative level who are anti-intellectual and emotionally illiterate,” he said. Too often sport “indulges a hierarchy of bigotry” and promotes a culture of “rank anti-intellectualism”.
Amaechi took aim at the “raging blazerati” of British sports administration: “People have existed in sport as if they have tenure. Even when they disappear from one organisation they appear in another at equal or greater status. The status quo is kind to some people … It allows for the bigots among that group and the incompetent among that group to maintain power.”
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The high-octane sporting weekend of the Rugby World Cup final and the finale to the Formula 1 season at the Brazilian Grand Prix, both shown live on ITV1, delivered advertising gold dust, even though England and Lewis Hamilton failed at the last to deliver world titles.
The rugby final in Paris delivered a peak of 15.8 million viewers to ITV1 – or 60 per cent of the national audience, and that is without factoring in the vast number of people watching the game in pubs and clubs across the country, a strong demonstration of sport’s enduring ability to deliver television audiences in an increasingly difficult broadcasting market. It made England’s brave effort to win back-to-back World Cups the most watched TV event of 2007.
But there remained some snags and problems with the commercial channel’s coverage of these tense sporting events, not least the commercial break early in Sunday evening’s Grand Prix coverage which saw the channel miss Hamilton’s engine crisis, when the British rookie lost all power and more than 10 places in the race, and with it the world title. One can only imagine how many of the race’s 10 million audience were hurling objects at their sets when they discovered that ITV Sport had, once more, missed an ultimately decisive sporting moment.
Problems with the French production of the Rugby World Cup final may also have cost England the Webb Ellis Cup, after it emerged that the match’s technical official was unable to order a freeze frame replay of Mark Cueto’s second-half try, and so ruled out the score.
In his weekly sport on television column today, The Guardian‘s Martin Kelner focused on the role of ITV frontman Jim Rosenthal:
“I suppose you can understand the triumphalism at ITV in these difficult times – I half expected Jim to leap to his feet and break into a jaunty chorus of The Night They Invented Champagne or something equally joyous – but did they have to behave quite so much like pools winners? You felt Sir Des, of blessed memory, might have covered it with a sly wink and a little post-modern joke.”
The entire match attracted an average of 15.1 million viewers to ITV1, or a 58 per cent share of the audience, according to unofficial overnight ratings, with 12.8 million or a 51 per cent share tuning in for the entirety of the channel’s coverage from 7.30pm to 10.15pm.
It was the most watched television moment of the year so far, ITV said.
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One of Melbourne’s largest audio companies – Outlook Communications – has a new owner and a new direction that includes lighting. Company founder Greg Ginger sold his business to his long-term employee Jack Jones in January, after providing audio services to schools, amateur theatres, sports and festival clients for 30 years.
Operating from a warehouse in Preston, clients ranged from the M2006 Commonwealth Games and the F1 Grand Prix to high school musicals.
Mr Ginger is concentrating on a new business called 61 productions, which focusses on professional theatre and musical productions.
Outlook Communications is now offering integrated sound and light services to customers.
“A lot of our school clients are enjoying being able to lock in a price for audio and lighting,” Mr Jones said.
The new direction for Outlook Communications was showcased last year at the Nati Frinj Biennale. The Frinj festival takes place every two years in a town called Natimuk, a regional town with a population of 500.
Outlook was the technical supplier, managing the technical aspects across the whole festival including lighting and sound across all the venues.
The systems ranged from a basic PA to the system that was used for the main draw card of this year’s event, the lighting of giant silos.
The “bamboo exquisite tower moment” was a community lead project. The brief was to create “a bamboo tower that sits with hammocks strung up high, slacklines cut across the night sky.”
Patrons of the festival were challenged to consider “who put them there and what might come out to play on the Tower once darkness falls.”
Outlook supplied a full Funktion-one res 1.5 system from the resolution series with minibass 212 subs from the bass series and a full mc2 amp kit.
The PA system, designed by Greg Ginger, supported the artful composition created by Russell Goldsmith, a highly respected Victorian based composer.
The full lighting rig was supplied by Outlook and designed by Jack Jones.
Outlook supplied 12 Horizon 300 wash movers, which gave the design a high-performance LED moving head.
A versatile unit, the Horizon 300 can fill the roles of multiple fixtures. That’s because it combines both wash and beaming functions all into one compact, easy to manage light weight fixture.
In the rig there were also 8 IP rated RGBW DMX controllable flood lights. The final fixture was 18 chauvet Freedom flex H4 IP, which is a battery operated, wireless dmx, RGBAW+UV fixture which is an amazing product as it’s 100 percent wireless. The whole production was programmed and operated on an ETC ion 6k.
The show had over 1000 people attend the performance and bought the whole community together. Outlook strives to provide innovative technical solutions for theatrical productions, concerts and events.
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Plumbing Tips for Homeowners
Tips for Homeowners
Not every plumbing problem is preventable, but there are ways you can protect yourself and extend the quality and life of your home’s plumbing system. The tips below will help you get started!
1. BE A LEAK BUSTER.
Leaks are a double threat: they cause damage to faucets and fixtures, and the water lost will show up in your bill. Fix leaks promptly, and actively check your pipes for hidden links, like any under your kitchen sink.
2. STRAIN YOUR DRAIN!
Placing a strainer over bathroom drains will prevent hair and other things from forming clogs.
3. PROTECT YOUR PIPES
Frozen pipes can cause lots of problems and require professional help, so make sure you take the proper precautions to winterize yours. And remember: outdoor pipes aren’t the only ones at risk for freezing! It can happen in unheated indoor spaces as well, like garages and attics.
4. INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR APPLIANCES
Be sure to keep an eye on the many appliances that are connected to your home’s pipes—washers, dryers, sinks, showers, water heaters, and more are all sources for leaks and other problems. By inspecting them regularly and repairing them as needed, you can avoid the need for more costly measures in the future!
5. INSTALL A NEUTRALIZER
Acidic water can do costly damage to your plumbing system, making a neutralizer a very worthwhile investment. To learn more, view this fact sheet, or give us a call!
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Alu Stud Pull
Why the Alu Stud Pull?
The Stanners Alu Stud Pull unit offers the following features:
Traditional capacitor discharge aluminium stud puller welds small aluminium studs onto the damaged panel, allowing keys to be fitted and pulled using the bridge puller
The pulling stud welds to the surface of panel, there is no burn through to rear side of panel.
No need to remove trims or repaint rear side of panel.
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How to Read a Kindle Book on a PC? Not a problem – you can still access Kindle eBooks on a computer even if you do not have a Kindle.
The Kindle device is for every reader who prefers digital eBooks rather than going out and buying physical books.
Although most people think the only way to read a book bought on the Kindle store is through Amazon devices, this isn’t the case.
In this article, we show you a detailed guide on how to read a Kindle Book on a PC.
Table of Contents
- Can I Read Kindle Books on My PC Without the Kindle App?
- How to Read a Kindle Book on a PC
- Read Kindle Books with Any eBook Reading App
Can I Read Kindle Books on My PC Without the Kindle App?
Fortunately, you can read eBooks on your PC even if you don’t have the Kindle App.
You can use Amazon’s Kindle application for PC or Kindle Cloud Reader to read a Kindle Book on PC.
You can also use third-party eBook reading apps, but this method requires downloading the eBook file from Amazon first.
Compared with an e-reader or tablet, a computer lets you read eBooks on a larger screen, giving you a full reading experience.
How to Read a Kindle Book on a PC
Here are the different ways to read your Kindle books directly from your PC.
Use Amazon’s Kindle for PC
The first and best way to read Kindle eBooks on a PC is by using the Kindle App. Amazon officially provides the Kindle App both on Mac and Windows devices.
This application allows for offline reading and lets you easily access books on Kindle without a Kindle device.
You can read in full-screen mode, add bookmarks, change font size, add notes, flashcards, and highlight texts.
Follow these steps to install and enable the Kindle App on your PC:
- Start by visiting the Amazon official page and downloading the Kindle for PC
- Follow the screen prompts to install the app on your computer
- After installation, the app should automatically open and prompt you for your credentials
- Log into the software or register with your Amazon account details
Use Kindle Cloud Reader
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If you don’t want to install the dedicated Kindle App for Mac or Windows, using the Kindle Cloud Reader is a perfect alternative.
This web-based application uses the Whispersync data, enabling you to access Kindle books in any web browser on any device.
It is compatible with Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome.
Follow the steps below to access the Kindle Cloud reader on your web browser:
- Launch your web browser and go to the Kindle Cloud Reader
- Sign in with your Amazon account details
- After signing in, you’ll access the Kindle library on the home page
- Now select a book title, double-click to open it, and start reading
Note that Kindle Cloud Reader will pick up from where you left off if you were already reading the same book on another device. You can sync your marks, notes, and furthest page read across devices. On top of that, you will also access a toolbar at the top with options to change the font, add notes, and create bookmarks.
Read Kindle Books with Any eBook Reading App
Besides using Kindle App for PC or Kindle Cloud Reader, there are other third-party eBook reading apps for reading Kindle Books on PC.
However, Amazon usually protects Kindle Books using a Kindle DRM. Meaning you can only access such books on Kindle-compatible software and devices.
To use third-party eBook reading apps, you must remove the Kindle DRM from Kindle eBooks.
Fortunately, there are some software and tools online for converting the Kindle DRM format to a format supported by your reading app.
Such popular tools for removing DRM protection include the Calibre and Epubor Ultimate.
To use an eBook reading app:
- Go to the Kindle App on your computer and download your favorite Kindle books
- Download and install the Kindle DRM removal software
- Open the Kindle DRM removal software and import Kindle books
- The software will detect the imported Kindle eBooks and decrypt the books to your desired format
- Once the decryption is complete, the converted ebooks should appear on the software’s main window
- The final step is adding the Kindle books to the eBook reading app
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HOW INNOVATION HELPS
THE DIFFERENCE LIES IN THINKING
WORKSHOP ON INNOVATIVE THINKING
INVENTING MINDS, INDIA, which is part of STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, INDIA holds Workshops On Innovative Thinking. Thus we know how to portray profiles in the right perspective, which would create maximum impact before the Admission Committees of Universities.
ACADEMIC TOPPERS’ FAILURE
DO ALL toppers from the best known academic institutions achieve the highest levels of professional excellence? The answer is an obvious no. Let us find out, why?
THE REAL SECRET
THE REAL secret behind an individual’s ability to achieve professional excellence is innovation. Without innovative thinking, you are nowhere – one would end up following the herd rather than emerging as a trendsetter. Thus one needs to explore the hidden potential of education, knowledge and learning beyond books and academic practices to discover those unseen answers.
IF YOU are aspiring to be the highest achiever in your respective field – we show you the way. Be whatever your discipline, our guidelines on innovative and imaginative thinking will enable you to perform better because you would acquire a broader vision. When applied to subjects of one’s area, it enables the participants to put into practice inter-disciplinary learning to achieve newer breakthroughs.
OUR FOCUS on portraying every admissions aspirant with immense drive for innovation makes them stand apart in the crowd of applicants. This strategy is behind the success of our clients being accepted the world over in leading universities.
Following are some thought provoking questions, which explain how innovation helps and its utmost relevance:-
Why Academic Brilliance Need Not Always Translate Into Professional Excellence?
Academics Is Theoretical Knowledge, But Professional Excellence Is Innovative Practice.
Can Ordinary Students Deliver Extra-ordinary Results?
Yes, they can. No Student Is Less Meritorious Or More Intelligent – The Way They Perceive Makes All The Difference.
What Are The Secrets of Top Professional Performers?
Innovative Thinking Gives Them Unique Analytical Abilities.
Is Education A Boring Exercise Or A Lively Game?
Education Is A Thrilling Game, And Not Boring Academics, If Pursued Innovatively.
Are Academic Toppers Followers Or Trend Setters?
Most Of The Academic Toppers End Up As Followers.
Are Books The Best Source Of Learning?
Definitely Not! Books Only Support The Learning System.
Do Philosophy & Literature Give Us Scientific Thinking?
Yes, Higher Levels Of Philosophical & Literary Thinking Are Embedded In Scientific Logic.
How Do We Acquire Wisdom?
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AMI rallies to support rescue efforts
<p style="text-align: justify;">May 26, 2017: Airfreight and express wholesaler <a title="AMI " href="http://www.airmenzies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AMI </a>has helped prevent a major pollution incident by shipping urgent supplies needed for the containment of an oil spill, following the sinking of the freighter MV Southern Phoenix in Suva Harbour, Fiji.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The 89 metre vessel developed […]
May 26, 2017: Airfreight and express wholesaler AMI has helped prevent a major pollution incident by shipping urgent supplies needed for the containment of an oil spill, following the sinking of the freighter MV Southern Phoenix in Suva Harbour, Fiji.
The 89 metre vessel developed a severe list following loading at its berth. It was towed to a safe location away from the port area, where it rolled over and sank in 15m of water. An emergency effort was immediately mounted to prevent environmental damage being caused by a potential major escape of the 213 tonnes of fuel oil on board.
Working on behalf of its customer Solid Cargo Management of Sydney, AMI received the emergency response cargo, which comprised 77 pieces including oil containment booms, bunker hoses, engineering tools and safety equipment. It then packed the 8,406 kilos of cargo onto aircraft pallets and arranged to fly it from Sydney to Nadi (North Fiji), for onward transport to the casualty site at Suva Harbour (South Fiji).
AMI’s facility in Sydney, along with its ability to secure space on Fiji Airways at short notice, were essential to the successful execution of the project within the shipper’s contractual delivery time of 48 hours.
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TRANSFORM YOUR HOME
Renovating your home is a big decision. There is an art to renovations that blend existing structures and style with updated design.
We want to work with you to bring your ideas to life through custom details and personalized service. Working with our experienced team, your renovation plan will evolve from how you desire to live in your home. It’s uniquely you.
Our experienced design team will work closely with you to select the finish details that you will love to come home to.
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When did you first feel like you?
Go back in time, right now, to your earliest memories. What do you see?
There they are again, those images. Hazy, blurry, but still there. They are lodged forever within you, retrievable at will. You can see a particular room, maybe with your father or mother there with you. Or an outdoor scene. Or traveling somewhere. You can see the colors, recall the textures, maybe even remember a certain smell. You can see yourself there—at least, you can see that scene, even now, through the portal of who you were at that time. You can do more than see. To some extent, you can relive, re-experience it, emotionally, psychologically, as you were then.
The interesting thing is that as you re-experience the past as you were then, you still feel like you. You were young then—maybe only two or three. You lacked experience and knowledge. You were much smaller than you are now. You hadn't even been walking long. You couldn't read or write, and still struggled to speak and understand.
Yet there was, even then, something unique it felt like to be you. And it is still within you. Through all you've experienced since—all the victories and defeats, all the adventures and loves and losses and years and decades—there remains something enduring and fundamental about what it is to be you. That deepest depth of who you are can never be extinguished.
But to say there has always been something, and always will be something, that it is to be you or me isn't to say that our sense of self has never faced obstacles, or weakened, or adapted. We don't exist in vacuums. And we're all born with an ability and instinct to adapt to environment. Without that ability and instinct, we wouldn't last long.
And so, as we grow, our sense of self matures and finishes in response not only to innate biological drivers, but to the world around us. Environment matters. That environment includes the entirety of our social world: family, both nuclear and extended; friend circles; religious congregations; school student body; private clubs and teams; neighborhood, and more. It also includes the broader culture, and every reflection of it: music, news, television shows, films, educational curriculum, national character, and more.
These, and other, overlapping, intermingling domains affect how our selves construct themselves, particularly in our first two decades of life. Once we enter adulthood, our prior adaptations largely fix themselves within us. We are no longer as adaptable as we once were. And our formed selves then affect how we, in turn, shape the world around us for future generations, just as those before did for us.
This interaction between biology and environment also entails the accumulation of important beliefs. As we form them, they sift down within us to help further shape who we are. They come to attach to, and affect, our intuitions, our reasoning style, our awareness, our emotions, our character, and how we mediate our emotions through cognition. As a result, debates about beliefs are usually only that at the surface. Underneath, they're more like clashes between selves. This is why facts alone rarely convince anyone to change important beliefs. It's why people react so defensively to certain facts: you wouldn't just be giving up a belief. You'd be agreeing to jettison part of an integral system of self. To discard an important belief is to discard an important part of yourself. It stings. The typical defensiveness is actually survival instinct—literal self preservation.
Not that we think of our beliefs as subrational pillars of identity. We think they're conclusions we'd be happy to revise upon better information. But we don't work like that. Confirmation bias is only one manifestation of this. There are many more. Part of what it means to be human is to come to embody a suite of beliefs, which then provides fuel for our minds, spirits, bodies. It's a positive feedback loop: beliefs maintain purpose and will; purpose and will maintain beliefs. Without this symbiosis, our selves begin to deteriorate. And then, society begins to deteriorate. Everything does.
Healthy beliefs are the entropy antidote. And they must encode themselves not only in individuals, but within communities. This is the great truth at the heart of all social philosophies, however else they may err. Because human beings are social by nature, no ultimately individualist philosophy will ever find much purchase. Ever wonder why libertarians can't win any elections anywhere on this planet? Or why devotees of Ayn Rand are all insufferable? Outside of a few anomalies here and there—the Unabomber Hermit Demo, we might call them—most people naturally seek society, union, connection, with others. They want to be on a team, and more than that, a team they can be proud of. The instinct is apt. As Aristotle pointed out so long ago, it is only in healthy groups, paradoxically enough, that each of us can fully blossom as individuals. Deep down, most people sense that, if even unconsciously. Our truest self emerges not just from within, but from without, through connection with others.
The conservatives of yesteryear laughed Hillary Clinton to scorn when she published It Takes a Village in 1996. It doesn't take a village to raise a child, they all said. It just takes great parents. Now, in their defense, Clinton used her proverb as a mask for demanding more government intrusion. But that aside, the proverb is on to something.
Certainly raising a child optimally takes great parents. But an extended, safe, supportive, morally-aligned social support system, in the form of a community—a village, or overlapping villages, of one kind or another—at the least certainly helps. The strange thing is, everyone knows this. Even the conservatives who said, "no, they just need good parents" knew this. And we know they knew it because at the very same time they were mocking that old African proverb, they were complaining about how Bill Clinton's sexual predations were "poisoning the culture" and negatively affecting their kids; decrying growing drug abuse; demanding better schools and safer, cleaner communities; steering clear of downtown areas; reminiscing about the good old days when kids could run around the safe neighborhood and play and all the other parents would keep an eye out for them and back each other up.
In short, anyone who genuinely believes it only takes a couple of great parents to optimally raise a child would have no problem moving their family to some inner-city ghetto and enrolling their kids in PS 14,972, where they'll be surrounded by up-and-coming Crips and Bloods. Neither would they have a problem with their child's elementary school teacher reading pornographic story books to the kids, or the ne'er-do-wells next door screaming and fighting every night, or needles and condoms and spasming drug addicts lying all over the sidewalk in front of the house. After all, "as long as our kids have us as their parents, that's all they need".
Uh, no. It doesn't work that way, and no one actually believes it works that way. They show it with their actions. We might as well all admit it.
And not only admit it—we ought to develop a communitarian vision of our own. Or at least, some communitarian vision which could include disaffected leftists. Statist-style collectivism hasn't turned out well. But individualist philosophies have had their own problems. In fact, it might well be that Western overemphasis on individualism has itself provoked the more desperate and dysfunctional forms of seeking out group identity (see Wokism). That wouldn't be a surprising reaction from naturally social, tribal human beings.
So I wonder if, after three plus years of covidiocy dissolving the old political and philosophical boundaries, now's the time. When you have Naomi Wolf, Robert F. Kennedy, Junior, and Tulsi Gabbard agreeing with guys like me, Mark, Tucker, and Steve Bannon, on all sorts of important things, you wonder if a new set of beliefs, a new way of looking at the world, a new worldview, is now not only possible, but necessary.
It would be one in which selves are respected and embraced, even as they work as team members in a noble effort. It would be genetically skeptical of big government, big business, big medicine, big everything. It would strongly support marriage relationships, as well as strong extended family relationships. It would draw from Edmund Burke's insights, as well as from Aristotle, Wendell Berry, American sociologist Robert Nisbet, maybe now-forgotten societal theorists like the German legal theorist Otto Von Gierke and the French historian Hippolyte Taine, and who knows who else. It would, pace classical liberalism, recognize the need for institutional support of religious belief and practice. Tradition; ritual; shared morals; a balance between liberty and order, and individual sovereignty and the common good...it all feels vague right now. But maybe there is something there.
I hope so, because what we have now, as it is, isn't really doing the job. For all those struggling selves out there to flourish the way nature meant them to, maybe we need something new.
Just a thought.
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[God said] “Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he left them. When the cloud lifted from above the tent, Miriam’s skin was leprous—it became as white as snow. . . . So Moses cried out to the LORD, “Please, God, heal her!”
The Lord Comes Down
God was rightfully angry at Miriam. She had spoken against his chosen leader–Moses. He demonstrated his anger by allowing her to suffer a skin disease. He wanted her to realize how serious her sin was.
What’s remarkable is the way Moses reacted. He didn’t shake his head and say, “See, Miriam, see—this is what you get.” He couldn’t possibly have forgotten the verbal knives that were used to stab him in the back, the axes that were used to chop down his reputation and good name. His wounds were still as open and festering as Miriam’s. But when he saw his sister in pain and panicking, he wasted no time. “O God, please heal her.”
That is selfless ambition, Moses standing up for his sister, pleading for his sister, forgiving his sister not when he decided he was good and ready, but when she needed him.
And that reminds us of another time when the Lord came down—not in a pillar of cloud, but in barn rags in a manger in Bethlehem. There God came down once again, not in anger to reproach, but in love to save. God came down once again, not to accuse of sin and condemn of sin, but to take away the sin of the world. In his bitter dying, in his glorious rising, Jesus cried out, “O God, please heal them!” And so we hold this gem in our hands and hearts, and we marvel with wide-eyed wonder when the writer to the Hebrews says, “Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters” (Hebrews 2:11).
I give you my endless praise, Lord Jesus, for coming to heal me. May my praise and thanksgiving be evident in all that I do. Amen.
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On Movies: 'Rush' scores points but doesn't quite excel
This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 27, 2013 - There's an exhilarating, shocking, painfully human movie about international Formula One auto racing out there. It played here in 2011, and it was called "Senna." The documentary tells the story of Brazilian champion driver Ayrton Senna and focuses on his memorable and dangerous duels with French champion Alan Prost in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
One thing that makes "Senna" so gripping is that the racing scenes are taken from actual footage that includes amazing two-car chases around sinuous Formula One courses and a few spectacular wrecks. The film also includes very revealing off-the-track footage of rebel Senna and establishment icon Prost.
"Rush," director Ron Howard's new feature film about Formula One racing in the 1970s, is based on a real duel -- almost to the death -- between two champion-caliber drivers. The film is generally entertaining, but most of the racing footage was restaged and, on the whole, just doesn't match up to the real thing. As for the human element, "Rush" tends toward the pleasantly melodramatic, with the mood of scenes needlessly reinforced by the blaring symphonic music of Hans Zimmer.
I found the real characters in "Senna" to be more interesting and contrary than the fictionalized real characters -- drivers Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) -- in "Rush." Perhaps I was expecting too much. "Rush" is certainly worth seeing, particularly the second half, which focuses on the last three races of the 1976 season and features some powerful scenes of one of the featured drivers recovering from a horrific crash.
But the first half or so, as Howard and screenwriter Peter Morgan ("The Queen") try to tell a rather complicated backstory, is disjointed, and the race recreations rely to a great extent upon fast cuts and close-ups rather than long takes of cars actually competing against one another. I have to admit, the practical problems of recreating races from the 1970s, using some vintage cars and some replicas, must have been immense. Particularly since much of the work was done on the actual tracks in Europe, the Americas and Asia where the races were run,
At the center of the story are two protagonists, both champion drivers. They are opposites, each considerably flawed. Brit James Hunt is an almost blindingly handsome, popular playboy who drinks too much, cavorts with more women than he can count and drives with reckless abandon. Austrian Niki Lauda, who admits that he looks a bit like a rat, is an martinet who is a master at mechanical adjustments that will make his car go a little faster, and who calculates the odds of every move he makes. He doesn't try to be pleasant to the men he is racing against, and is not well liked.
Hemsworth plays Hunt with a casual grace that seems inborn, and Bruhl takes the rat image, reinforced by his visible overbite, just far enough to be believable. To the credit of the filmmakers, neither driver comes across as pure hero or pure villain, and both do things that the audience is sure not to like.
To some extent, Howard makes up for some of the repetitiveness of the first half of the movie by giving us some spectacular scenes in the last races, particularly the final one in Tokyo in blinding rain. And the ending is satisfactory, positive without being overly sentimental. All in all, "Rush" is a pretty good movie. I just wanted more.
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Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of a new Ethics in Research & Publication program, an initiative designed to help educate early career researchers on the importance of research integrity.
The Ethics in Research & Publication program has come about through a collaboration between Elsevier and an advisory panel of experts recognized for their deep understanding of current ethical issues surrounding research and publishing and the evolving approaches to solving them.
Distinguished panel members include Dr. David Rew, Medical Chair SCOPUS Content Selection and Advisory Board; Prof. Alexander T (Sandy) Florence, Editor in Chief, International Journal of Pharmaceutics; Ole G. Evensen Assistant Director, University of Bergen Library, Norway; and Prof. Margaret Rees, Secretary of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
“Research integrity should be put into the culture at all levels and educating young researchers is a significant advance,” commented Prof. Rees.
The program is inspired by real-world stories of researchers who have been the victims of misconduct. Researchers like Mary Kate Donais, Associate Professor of St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, who was once asked to review a manuscript and noticed the introductory paragraph was taken from her own grant proposal. “I wonder if that researcher was under pressure and decided to cut corners without thinking about the ethics behind it,” said Donais.
With the goal of addressing the growing incidence of publishing ethics issues, the program emphasizes the individual researcher’s contribution to advancing science through integrity and good ethical standards. At the same time the program also highlights the devastating impact misconduct can have on the science community as a whole, as well as on an individual researcher’s career.
“Ethical issues are a shared problem for all involved in research and publishing. With the Ethics in Research & Publication program, Elsevier tries to play its part in addressing the problem by teaching young researchers the rules and how to comply with them,” said Catriona Fennell, Director of Publishing Services, STM Journals at Elsevier. “Our existing services have focused on detection and resolution of ethical issues, while this new program focuses on preventing issues arising in the first place.”
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Crochet a Halloween Pumpkin. Make it happily orange, stylish, or scary.
The pattern has two pumpkin variations with stem and blossom. It also includes a leaf and wings. A small (optional) twist makes the wings mirrored.
All the minor parts are made with regular crochet stitches.
The body/head of the pumpkin is made with Tunisian crochet stitches. If you don't know Tunisian crochet, don't worry. You will only need to learn a couple of basic Tunisian crochet stitches to make this, and it can be made with a regular crochet hook (with no handle).
This is totally optional. But if you want to make the wings truly mirrored, a few unusual stitches are explained in the pattern.
I've borrowed the technique from Tunisian crochet where they are called 'reverse stitches'. However, it is different from the kind of reverse stitches we usually relate to, when we do regular crochet.
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Tim Siglin reflects on his 25-year-long career as a writer, instructor, and consultant in the streaming industry along with his professional partnership with Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen. | <urn:uuid:4f9de22f-be77-44be-a2d2-7ca519bcc689> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.streamingmedia.com/Newsletters/SMNewsletter.aspx?NewsletterID=10637 | 2024-04-18T07:33:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.938267 | 136 |
The University of Faisalabad was established in the year 2002 under the auspices of Madinah Foundation, a not-forprofit philanthropic organization, in the light of the vision “Industry, Service, Education” of its founder Chairman, Haji Muhammad Saleem (Late).
The founder created this facility for providing quality education in professional areas to meet the educational needs of the people in and around Faisalabad. The University has two Campuses i.e. Saleem Campus for female students, and Amin Campus for male students.
Saleem Campus is located on Sargodha Road, Faisalabad near motorway exit toll plaza while Amin Campus is located on West Canal Road, Faisalabad in the vicinity of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and National Textile University.
In March 2012, Higher Education Commission ranked Universities for the first time on the basis of Implementation of Quality Assurance Criteria, Teaching Quality and Research the University got Second Position in its category. The University of Faisalabad secured FIRST Position in HEC ranking in its category of “General Universities (Small)” in 2013. HEC categorized TUF in the highest category W4 in March 2013.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Trail Mix Redefined: Alberta's Best Beginner Hikes Paired with Our Favourite Candy Treats
🌲 Embrace the spirit of adventure this Take a Hike Day!
Whether you're an avid hiker or just looking to start, Alberta's stunning landscapes offer the perfect backdrop for your next outdoor excursion, from the vibrant wildflowers of Old Wagon Trail to the icy wonders of Grotto Canyon. Kenzie, our resident hiker and Warehouse Manager, handpicked six beginner-friendly hikes that promise breathtaking views and memorable experiences.
Each trail is a gateway to Alberta's natural beauty, complete with easy-to-follow trail maps to guide your journey. So, lace up your hiking boots and discover the trails that make Alberta a hiker's paradise!
Now, let's chat about candy briefly before diving back into hiking.
Here are 5 of the easiest, most "backpackable" treats to bring on your next hiking adventure!
- Our classic Candy Bag, grab one and go!
- Spread The Cheer Candy Bag Package, pick up a set and share!
- Compact Sweet Stacks are easy to tuck into your bag!
- The Regular CandyGram, choose your mix and hit the trails!
- A Pop Can Sampler Pack, to cheers at the top!
OK! Let's go hiking!
Old Wagon Trail: A must in the summer, it is wildflowers galore! You also get a crazy view of the Frank Slide.
Chester Lake: A beautiful hike through forest and meadow. The lake is gorgeous, and you have a 360-degree view of the mountains. You can extend the hike further and head to Elephant Rocks, a very cool rock formation.
Junction Falls: The end is worth it. The falls are beautiful! You can climb to the top of them as well if you're feeling more adventurous. You also get the chance to see about 1,000 cows, which is a selling feature.
Sundance Canyon Trail: You get to climb through a super awesome canyon. Climbing up the rock stairs made me feel like Gollum leading the hobbits into Mordor, lol.
Troll Falls: You get to go 100% goblin mode here! The falls are frozen in the winter, and you can sneak behind them!
Grotto Canyon: You walk through a canyon into an area of waterfalls. In the winter, there are a lot of ice climbers here! Make sure to bring your Crampons to this spot in the winter, it is very very icy!
✌🏻 Thanks, Kenzie!
As our journey through Alberta's scenic trails ends, we hope you're inspired to lace up your boots and explore these natural wonders for yourself. Every step on these trails brings a new perspective of Alberta's diverse landscapes, from the serene Chester Lake to the whimsical Troll Falls. Whether you're seeking a peaceful walk among wildflowers or an adventurous climb beside waterfalls, these hikes offer a world of exploration at your feet.
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NORWAY — This past spring, Oxford Hills High School Nordic ski coach, Christopher Easton, announced his retirement after four decades with the team. To honor Coach Easton, ski team alums contacted the Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT) regarding the Trust’s upcoming ski season project list for Roberts Farm Preserve. The result was the creation of “Coaches Loop,” a 2-kilometer solar LED-illuminated ski trail slated to open during the 2024 ski season at Preserve in Norway.
Four decades of Oxford High Viking alums and their grateful parents quietly raised $4,000 in Coach Easton’s honor to support the project. In July, over fifty former skiers and parents surprised Coach Easton at the Roberts Farm warming hut with a retirement party and map of ‘Coaches Loop’. Coach Easton was delighted to see generations of skiers, many with families of their own, recalling his athleticism, humor, and balanced approach to coaching.
A second surprise came just before Thanksgiving when WFLT learned it had been awarded a $4,500 grant from the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Program, administered by Maine Coast Heritage Trust. This grant, combined with the donations raised by ski alums and the hundreds of volunteer hours needed to install the lights, will be enough to flip the switch this winter!
The LED lights have motion-activated occupancy sensors that will turn on as a skier approaches and turn off after they have skied by. Coach’s Loop will provide the SAD17 ski teams, WFLT’s after-school ski programs, and working adult skiers extra hours of safe ski time during the darkest weeks of the winter season.
The warming hut and ski/snowshoe shed at Roberts Farm Preserve will be open seven days a week during the 2024 winter season with an anticipated opening date of 12/30/23. Warming hut hours, (subject to change) are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 1- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
WFLT anticipates Coach’s Loop to be in place by January 2024 and will extend warming hut hours to include 4-7 p.m. on Fridays for ‘Friday Night Lights,’ aimed to encourage families and individuals to come and enjoy patrolled evening skiing on Coaches Loop with cocoa and s’mores. Nordic ski boots, poles, and skis are free for the public to use during warming hut hours.
Donations are welcome to help with the costs of trail maintenance, grooming, and equipment purchase and repairs.
Western Foothills Land Trust is dedicated to the conservation and protection of native ecosystems, farm and forestlands, watersheds, and scenic landscapes for the benefit of wild and human communities in western Maine. WFLT protects over 9,000 acres via fee and conservation easements in the greater Oxford Hills region, manages over 35 miles of recreational trails on 8 preserves, and offers active outdoor programming year-round.
To contribute to Coaches Loop, contact Lee Dassler: email@example.com. For more information on trail conditions, call (207) 739-2124 ext. 6. To make a donation or volunteer: firstname.lastname@example.org.
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If you die without having created and signed a will, it means that you have died ‘intestate.’ If this happens, the intestacy laws of the state where you currently reside dictate the way in which your property is divided after you pass away. This includes all bank accounts, securities, real estate, and other assets you own at the time of your death. If you own real estate in a state other than the one where you currently reside, that property will be dealt with under the intestacy laws of the state where the property is actually located.
Laws of intestate succession vary widely depending on whether you were married or single, or had children when you passed away. Typically, your property is distributed evenly amongst your ‘heirs,’ which could include your surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other distant relatives. If no relatives can be found then the entire estate typically goes to the state.
What Happens if you are Single and Die without a Will
If you are single and childless when you pass away, your parents will receive your entire estate if they both are still living. If one parent has passed away, your estate will be divided between your siblings, half siblings, and surviving parent. If both parents have passed away previously, then your estate will be divided evenly amongst your siblings. If there are no parents, siblings, nieces or nephews then the relatives on your mother’s side would inherit half of the estate, and the relatives on your father’s side would inherit the other half.
If you are single and have children when you pass away, then your estate will be divided evenly among them. If a child has died before you, then their portion of the estate would go to their children (your grandchildren).
What Happens if you are Married and Die without a Will
If you are married and die without a will, your estate will go entirely to your spouse if it is community/marital property. It will be split between your surviving spouse, siblings and parents if it is separate property.
If you are married and have children with your current spouse at the time of your passing, your entire estate will go to your surviving spouse. If you are married and have children with a former spouse or partner when you pass away, then your estate will be divided among your spouse and children.
What Happens if you are an Unmarried Couple and Die Without a Will
Intestacy laws only recognize relatives, and not unmarried couples who are living together. Consequently, your partner will not inherit any property when you pass away. Ultimately, your property will be divided up among your other relatives.
What Happens if you are in a Domestic Partnership and Die without a Will
The laws concerning domestic partnerships vary from state to state as not all states recognize domestic partnerships. Typically, if you die without a will, your surviving domestic partner will inherit your assets just as a surviving spouse would, depending on how you owned the property.
The Possibility of the State Inheriting Your Property
If you have no will and the probate court is unable to find any surviving relatives, then the state will inherit your property. This is actually unlikely to happen, as the court will work very hard to find some distant relation who will inherit your estate. It is very likely that this could be a complete stranger to you.
Having a will is essential for naming your beneficiaries. Even if you do not use a will to organize the distribution of property, it is also used to:
- Name an executor,
- Name personal guardians to look after any minor children, and
- Name property guardians to manage your minor children’s property.
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Today, business leaders are more concerned with business development and are ready to invest in modern technologies and tools which boost growth. But, companies no longer need to sacrifice client satisfaction while also chasing down possible growth aspects.
A cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software promotes business growth while enhancing client experiences and overall satisfaction. So, in order to accelerate the growth, your organization must integrate a robust CRM platform. A good CRM doesn’t always have to be expensive. Rather, the solution must fit business needs and work well for the teams using it as an enhanced business procedure.
Several industries have begun to appreciate the intuitive CRM features and functionalities and just how simple the application blend- with business functions. Here we present the best ways how a CRM technology speeds up your business operations.
1. Eradicate Manual Data Entry Activities
With a CRM automation system, your organization can get multiple options for filing and capturing in requirements into corporate database. Such digital options aid the sales department to minimize or eradicate data entry tasks, saving time and money. The solution also saves the risks associated with double entry, decreasing time on data validation and cleaning.
Several features like automated reminders/notifications, single click updates, and more minimize staff hours and make the process more seamless. Sending customized emails and messages in bulk to the managers and clients makes CRM the best application to speed up business growth.
2. Boost Collaboration
An effective CRM enables the sales representatives to coordinate with each other and with various teams across the company.
- The solution allows each salesperson to access and share critical information within the application.
- A few of the best CRM solutions are available within the market including built-in communication applications, which enable the sales departments to communicate with each other without leaving the system.
- When prospects are passed on from the sales development associates to the account executives to take over, they will require engaging with these new prospects. Through CRM automation tools, these executives can quickly access past conversations, chats, emails, purchasing history, and much more.
3. Increase Client Relationships and Reduce Churn Rates
Customers are always the heart of your business. Thus, offering an excellent client experience is crucial from the beginning of when they become prospects, through when they purchase your services. Providing the best experiences for consumers begins from a 360-degree view into the features that CRM systems could have.
Modern tools come from handling leads and prospect requirements. But a great technology informs you of everything you might require knowing about leads struggles from a single screen. It involves client details captured from:
- Client communications
- Social media platform
- Email campaigns
- Leveraging real-time usage stats
You can send each client emails on time for any reason like a special occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. It can also be done automatically from the tool to prove you care for each customer and help your customers feel valued.
4. Sales Forecasting
Incorrect numbers are not good for any organization. Leveraging an online CRM software solution can offer you with appropriate sales forecasts. It can aid you in preventing critical errors when it comes to strategizing marketing campaigns, collecting prospects, and providing the ability to fix any off-route direction of your sales attempts.
Once the deals are initiated, they travel via various stages within the pipeline. Still, it remains unsure whether it’s time to move for a closure simply because its’ in the pipeline. Modern CRM technologies enable you to set custom percentages for each customer and stage they currently sit in. In order to show how likely it is for possible deals to convert into a sale. Every step signifies that a deal is likely to close and when.
Based on objectives
Depending on the deals size and revenue amount closed, you can easily forecast future sales. Revenue objectives provide you with important inputs on the real sales numbers and how your team can acquire and keep it. On the other hand, the won deals offer a transparent picture of the closed deal numbers by an individual or team during a particular time. It offers an idea of those won deals and established the average deal wins rates.
The Bottom Line
All such advantages of a CRM tool will aid the sale teams to build a robust relationship with clients, resulting in lesser prospects slipping via the cracks and ultimately boost customer retention rates as well. The key to offering clients what they desire depends on how well you know their needs and requests. A CRM software solution does that effortlessly.
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SHIC Contributes to JEV Investigation and Development of Convenient Test
While Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is endemic in Asia and the Pacific, many countries like the United States don’t have and don’t want this disease. If JEV infects a naïve herd, the mortality rate of infected piglets is close to 100 percent and 50 to 70 percent of sows experience reproductive failure. According to the World Health Organization, every year close to 68,000 humans are infected with JEV via mosquito vectors in affected Asian countries. The resulting viral encephalitis causes a 30 percent mortality rate in infected humans and 30 to 50 percent of those infected have permanent neurologic or psychiatric sequelae. Partially funded by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), researchers at the Kansas State Biosecurity Research Institute (KSBRI) asked if the virus would be sustainable and detectable in the North American pork industry.
Quick detection is necessary for a quick response. In this first-of-its-kind study, the KSBRI team showed from Culex mosquitos to domestic pig susceptibility, North America has all the components for JEV to circulate and survive if introduced. Thanks to SHIC’s contribution to this research, an oral fluids PCR test for JEV infection in swine has now been developed for US veterinary diagnostic labs.
What Is JEV?JEV is a mosquito-borne flavivirus in the same family as West Nile virus (WNV) with high human and veterinary public health significance. While pigs can get infected with WNV, infection occurs rarely and WNV does not replicate in high enough numbers to permit transmission to other pigs, birds, or insect vectors.
However, JEV is a different flavor of flavivirus. Pigs, alongside viremic birds, are considered the main amplifying host capable of infecting Culex mosquitoes that can carry the virus. It was originally thought JEV needed mosquitoes to move virus from pig to pig. However, oronasal pig-to-pig transmission was shown in laboratory pigs in 2016 and in domestic pigs in 2017. And this most recent K-State study also showed viral RNA present in tonsils at 28 days post infection demonstrates the possibility of persistent infection in swine.
What Can We Do to Proactively Monitor for JEV?
While an introductory event involving JEV has yet to happen in the US, K-State researchers recommend increased international and possibly local surveillance of the virus through diagnostic methods. SHIC encourages pig veterinarians to check out the JEV Fact Sheet for infection presentation and signalment. Keep it in mind in those difficult cases with high piglet mortality or reproductive failure.
And remember, in incidents of high or ongoing morbidity or mortality, where an etiology is either not identified or there is a strong suspicion that the identified etiology is not the likely cause of the outbreak, SHIC continues to offer diagnostic fee support after the initial diagnostic workup is completed and paid for by the owner. In these cases, additional support for the fees of further diagnostic workup may help to identify newly introduced or emerging swine diseases. Find a description of the requirements, submission and review process for the Support for Diagnostic Fees program on the SHIC website.
Funded by America’s pork producers to protect and enhance the health of the US swine herd, the Swine Health Information Center focuses its efforts on prevention, preparedness, and response. As a conduit of information and research, SHIC encourages sharing of its publications and research for the benefit of swine health. Forward, reprint, and quote SHIC material freely. For more information, visit https://www.swinehealth.org or contact Dr. Paul Sundberg at [email protected].
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2:30-3:00 p.m. – Registration
3:00-5:00 p.m. – Program
5:00-6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception
Investigating Workplace Complaints
Speaker: Douglas Anspach
While reaching the correct conclusion after a workplace complaint remains a vital part of maintaining a healthy workplace, the importance of the process in reaching that conclusion cannot be overstated. This presentation will discuss how to thoroughly and lawfully investigate any kind of workplace complaint, with a particular focus on discrimination and harassment allegations.
Emerging Issues in Trade Secrets and Non-Competes
Speaker: Valerie Talkers
Trade secret and non-compete laws are rapidly changing. It is critical for employers to stay up-to-date on these developments to ensure that their non-competes comply with the law in each state where they have employees. This presentation will focus on recent legislative changes and case law decisions affecting trade secret protection and non-compete agreements. We will also discuss how to determine whether existing agreements are lawful and provide strategies.
OSHA Accident Investigation Do’s and Don’ts
(What Should A Company Do Before The Compliance Officer Shows Up?)
Speaker: Robert Dunlevey
Every employer performs accident investigations – many causing unexpected liabilities. Recently OSHA has been demanding that all of the investigative witness statements and consultants’ accident reports be revealed to the OSHA investigators and then they are used as a basis for citing the employer. Employers need to know how to better conduct an accident investigation and limit the release of employee witness statements and consultants’ reports.
Employee Retention Strategies
Speaker: Tim Pepper
The demand for qualified, motivated employees far exceeds the supply. This is great news for employees, but challenging for employers trying to hang onto a steady workforce. Many employers are turning to financial incentive programs and various kinds of employment agreements to reduce turnover. This presentation will provide solutions to the legal risks associated with the most common retention strategies.
Medical Marijuana in Ohio: What Adjustments are Required for
Handbook Policies and Employment Practices?
Speaker: Jeff Mullins
As the new medical marijuana framework is finally operationalized in Ohio, what changes do employers need to make with respect to hiring practices, requests for medical accommodation, post-accident drug testing, last chance agreements and employee termination procedures? Jeff will discuss the best practices for construction industry employers to address each of these issues in the future.
SHRM credits pending. There is no cost to attend this seminar.
Register for this event here.
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Tips for selecting the best rod and reel for surf fishing. Consider these variables to make the process of selecting the best fishing rod and reel easier
Choosing the best rod and reel for surf fishing might seem a little confusing at first due to the number of options, but don’t let that deter you. If you consider just a few important variables, it can make the process of selecting the best fishing rod and reel for surf fishing much easier. You’ll need to think about the saltwater fish species you plan to target, how far you need to cast to reach the breaker zone (region of breaking waves), and what sized weights you will be casting.
Once you’ve considered these variables, you can make a good decision about the best rod and reel setup for surf fishing given your individual use.
Best Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo for Beginners
The best surf fishing rod and reel combo for beginners in general is a 10–12-foot medium heavy rod with medium or moderate action that is paired with a saltwater spinning reel in the 4500 to 6500 size range. This type of rod and reel combo will work well when targeting saltwater species like striped bass, mackerel, flounder, snook, black drum, bluefish, pompano, and corbina with live or natural baits.
Surf Fishing Rod Length
Surf rod length is one of the key factors that contributes to casting distance (longer rods help you get more distance on your casts). While surf fishing rods can be anywhere between 9 and 14 feet long, longer rods can be challenging for beginners to use and aren’t practical unless you need to make very long casts. Rods between 10 and 12 feet are good general purpose surf rods.
Surf Fishing Rod Weight
A medium heavy rod is a good option when using rigs like the Carolina Rig or Fish Finder Rig. These two types of surf rigs often require you to cast weights in the 2 to 6-ounce range in order get your baits out into the breaker zone and hold them in the current. The best fishing rod and reel for surf fishing is made for casting and retrieving these types of heavy rigs.
Always follow the line and lure weight ratings for any rod you use (these ratings are usually printed right on the blank of the rod). Never cast a heavier weight or lure than recommended because your rod can crack under the additional pressure.
Surf Fishing Reel Features
Since saltwater spray and sand are always part of the equation when surf fishing, make sure any reel you choose is waterproof and fully sealed to protect against saltwater damage. A surf fishing reel should also have a high-quality triple disc drag system that will help you land your catches smoothly and quickly.
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Deep in the heart of the city, a programmer was hard at work in his office. He had been working for hours and was growing increasingly frustrated with the project he was working on. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound coming from the window. He looked up to see a mysterious figure shrouded in shadows.
“Who are you?” he asked, his voice trembling.
“I am the messenger of the Crypt,” the figure replied. “I have come to deliver to you a warning: Your family is in danger. Someone has infiltrated your home and is planning to harm them.”
The programmer was shocked and scared, but he knew he had to act quickly. He raced home, only to find his family missing. He searched the house, but found no sign of them.
Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the basement. He slowly made his way down the stairs and there he found his family huddled together in fear.
“What happened?” he asked.
His wife explained that someone had broken into their home and taken them hostage. They had been trying to find a way out when they heard him coming down the stairs.
The programmer was determined to save his family and find out who had taken them. He quickly contacted the police, but before they could arrive, he had already tracked down the kidnappers. It turned out that it was an evil cult that wanted to use his family for some dark ritual.
He fought off the cult members and saved his family, but their ordeal was not yet over. They soon discovered that the cult had been using a sinister computer program to control their minds. It was up to the programmer to find a way to shut it down and free his family from its control.
The programmer worked tirelessly for days to find a way to defeat the program, but it seemed like an impossible task. Finally, after days of hard work and determination, he managed to shut it down and restore his family’s freedom.
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Chelsea first started Irish dancing in Denver, Colorado before moving to Chicago to attend Loyola University. Shortly after her move, she was signed by the Trinity Irish Dance Company and toured Japan as a professional dancer and promising photographer. It was in Japan that Chelsea fell in love with capturing dance movement, precision and beauty. These skills, perspective and passion continue to grow through her visual arts studies at Loyola where she is graduating from this spring.
Chelsea’s work has been featured in art shows around Chicago and in the past year, she has photographed prominent dance companies such as Visceral Dance Chicago, the Loyola University Chicago Dance Program, and the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance.
We talked to Chelsea about her dance career, her creative eye and advice for those looking to pursue dance photography.
How did you know you were done competing?
“I grew up dancing in Denver, Colorado with the Wick School of Irish Dance and had always planned on competing through high school. When I made the decision to attend Loyola University Chicago, retiring from the competitive scene seemed like the natural course of action. I was grateful for the many ways that training hard and competing for 12 years had shaped me as a person, and I was ready to move on to a new chapter in my life.”
Was it an easy transition?
“During my first year of college, through somewhat of a ‘happy accident,’ I was cast as a member of the professional performing arts Trinity Irish Dance Company. While I had imagined my transition out of competing to be somewhat of an ending to my life as an active dancer, TIDC turned that ending into a new beginning.”
Why are you pursuing dance photography?
“My passion for photography grew during my first year at Loyola. I have always been a visual artist, but I narrowed my focus to photography after taking my first dark room course. Photography has shaped the way I see the world, acting as my way of experiencing, embracing, and appreciating the simple moments and subtle beauties of every day.
My growing passion for photography coincided with my first year as a member of the Trinity Irish Dance Company. During our 2014 tour of Japan, I began photographing dancers from side stage during the pieces that I was not in. I loved the challenge of capturing the essence of a dance piece and the precision of a movement in a single shot. It was during this tour that I fell in love with capturing dancers on stage from a dancer's perspective.
Since then, my love for dance photography has grown and diversified. In the past year, I have photographed Visceral Dance Chicago, the Loyola University Chicago Dance Program, and the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. As I approach graduation, I am looking forward to pursing more opportunities to photograph a diverse range of dancers in the Chicago area.”
What would you recommend to young dancers who want to become dance photographers?
“Dancers have a special advantage in capturing dance photos, since we rhythmically understand the movement that we are seeing through the lens and can anticipate the exact moment when I dancer will be at the peak of their pose. My advice to people looking to pursue dance photography is to:
Work to fully understand the functioning of your camera. Knowing how to operate in manual mode is key to capturing quick-moving dancers in different lighting situations.
Get inspiration from other dance photographers. Two of my biggest dance photography inspirations are Lois Greenfield and Jordan Matter. Find photographs that really catch your eye and try to emulate part of the style that you are attracted to.
Don't be afraid to ask your friends to help you practice--grab a few of your dance friends and spend an afternoon capturing leaps outside or in the studio. The best way to improve your photography skills is to photograph.”
See more of Chelsea's work and follow her online!
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Tartaruga is a small independent publisher, record label, and printing press, based in London. Our focus is on producing limited-run physical and tactile editions, across a spectrum of music, books and print. The emphasis throughout is on creating beautifully presented objects, incorporating hand-made elements, screen-printed covers and inserts, and always with a firm belief in artist-led artwork and design.
Tartaruga Records was established in 2008 as an outlet for hand-crafted releases of exploratory & experimental music. You can find our music for sale in most digital outlets, but we would recommend using our bandcamp page.
Tartaruga Press was established in 2013 to publish innovative work combining the best in contemporary photography, design, writing and printing.
Tartaruga Print is a screenprinting studio producing hand-pulled screenprinted work by artists, designers and photographers. As well as producing the work available on this site, Tararuga is available for commissioned print work, please see the Print page for more information.
In addition we run Jabuti Press, a separate outlet for experimental screenprint work and editions.
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Unpredictable, Confusing and Intrusive
I can't handle people who don't want others to succeed, especially someone who is facing the same cultural oppressions you are. You know my struggles, we suffer the same historical trauma. Everyone is trying to succeed, and I am an advocate of empowering those around you.
I can handle criticism, but I can't handle hatefulness. I can't handle mean. I can't handle those who don't have anything positive to say but want to share it anyway and put you on blast. I take it with a grain of salt now, because of my lovely support system, but OooF! That first one hurt. It blows my mind, like the thought process of being mean - like you have to take time and effort to do so. Gah! Then, I have to get all Intro to Psychology and figure out who this person is and why? Double Gah!
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I must say my "8 - 4:30" gig is easy to turn off, but the anxiety of an artist, my passion, the over analysis not messing up what I love to do, is hard. I just want to share what has been on my mind.
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Working with Muslin is Key!
Finally, I put together my Tribal Cloak and am so excited to share it. It is a super simple, chic design that is created from a cheap fleece blanket (in my case), which I decided to destroy before tearin' into a very expensive Pendleton Blanket. I am even more excited that this muslin came out so well! Muslin, in sewing terms basically means sewing a mock up with cheaper fabric to test a new garment. I have been thinking about this design for awhile and happy to see it coming to life! A little different than I originally seen in my head, but just as cool!
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Building Your First Store Online — An Introduction to eCommerce
We live in a golden age of the internet for small business entrepreneurs. Not only do we have technology giants building uber-successful technology and platform companies, every one of us also has the opportunity to start a business faster and with a lower cost of startup than ever before. If you want to create the next Amazon or Microsoft the odds are stacked against you and you will need a ton of help. But if you want to build an eCommerce business from scratch as a part-time side hustle or have a vision to one day make it your full-time job there has never been a better time to do it.
Whether you decide to build your store on Shopify or not, this guide will help you figure out what to do and where to get started.
What is a Successful Online Store?
The first thing to do is to really understand what you want to get out of your Shopify store. Broadly speaking, there are five kinds of entrepreneurs that start an online store.
1. Selling Online for Love
For tens of thousands of online stores, it is a labor of love and passion. They get to make, buy, and sell things that they are interested in while making a little bit of money.
2. The eCommerce Side-Hustle
Then there are hundreds of thousands of online stores that are set up to make a meaningful amount of money on the side. For them it’s permanent part-time self-employment. Some of these blow up into something bigger, but most of them keep it lean — just the way they want it.
3. The Small Business Professional Retailer
There is another big segment of internet merchants that want to build a business that will grow into a full-time job. For them, their online store is a path to full-time self-employment and stability.
4. The Product Innovator or Inventor
If you come up with a new product idea, it can be hard to get that product into established retailers. A way around that problem is to start selling it Direct to Consumers (D2C) first and then build a wholesale channel to other merchants once your product is established. An online store can be a great way to do just that.
5. The eCommerce Enterprise
Modern eCommerce platforms are designed to grow with you as your business grows. They have tools to help sell internationally and tons of integrations with advanced inventory control and accounting packages. Shopify is the biggest name in eCommerce right now and it’s the one we work with every day. A lot of big eCommerce brands start on Shopify and stick with Shopify long-term even when then are selling millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise every month. This includes big names like Kylie Cosmetics, GymShark.com, ColorPop.com, and even Jay Leno run their online stores on the Shopify platform. Other big eCommerce software and platforms like Magento, WooCommerce (Wordpress), and BigCommerce are set up to support bigger businesses the same way.
The point is that — no matter which eCommerce software platform you use — all five kinds of online stores can be successful. An online store is successful when it accomplishes what you want it to do to be happy. It’s as simple as that.
Reasonable Expectations for My Online Store
The one thing that is true of every kind of online store is that it will take time, effort, and attention — work. There is no way around it. Doing a good job at anything takes work. Sometimes that work is enjoyable and sometimes it’s just plain old hard work. But online tools and store-builders make it easier than it has even been in the past.
How eCommerce Online Store Builders Like Shopify Work
It used to be that to create an online store you had to have someone who knows how to write code build it for you and a designer to make it look good. Then you would have to find a place to host it and set up separate accounts for email and customer service and to be able to accept credit cards and a lot more.
Then a bunch of online store solutions were created that did about half of the work for you — some were add-ons to existing websites (like WooCommerce) and others were full-featured eCommerce solutions that still needed to be installed and maintained at a hosting company (like Magento).
But now there is a new generation of all-in-one eCommerce platforms. You sign up and can create a good-looking website right away using a pre-designed theme template or have a template customized for you. The payment systems are all pre-installed and ready to go and the platform company takes care of all the hosting and software updates and system security for you as a part of the monthly or yearly fee.
If you are just getting started, using an all-in-one eCommerce solution is the way to go.
What Is The Best All-In-One eCommerce Solution?
We get asked all the time if Shopify is the best way to launch an online store. The truth is that if you like tinkering with code and customizations or if you are a massive enterprise with sophisticated financial needs it may not be. But this article is for people who are just starting out. So, one thing is clear:
An all-in-one eCommerce solution is best for all new entrepreneurs and Shopify is the leading all-in-one solution right now.
You can look at great all-in-one website builders like Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace too. They have added good eCommerce features and have pre-built templates for online stores to help you get started. But the difference is that Shopify ONLY does eCommerce websites. This lets them focus all their efforts on sales functionality. They even have features and hardware to support physical stores and integrate multiple locations. But that also means that Shopify does not focus on other kinds of content — the blog/article tools are sub-standard, the types of pages you can have are more limited, and there are fewer integrations to other business applications.
So, the rule of thumb right now is that if your site is 95% eCommerce with a side of content, then Shopify is probably the best way to go (a second choice might be Square). If your business is going to have tons of content and a simple online store, then definitely take a look at Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace (not the same as Square).
As you can see, asking “What is the best eCommerce solution?” is not cut and dry. It depends on the kind of business you want to create.
Setting Up My Online Store – Business Basics Come First
When you are first getting started you will be focused on products and websites and logos. Believe it or not, that’s the fun stuff. But remember that an online store is still a business. That means there are a lot of legal, tax, and other things that will have to be addressed early on.
Choosing a Domain for My Online Store
Picking a domain can be fun. But finding the right domain that fits you and your online store brand AND hasn’t been taken by someone else is quite often time-consuming and frustrating. And this is important because in the online world your domain name IS your brand. And it is not enough to simply find one that is unique. It has to be easy to spell and remember. Otherwise, folks will go to another website by accident when they are trying to go to yours.
Like I said … frustrating and time-consuming. This is why you see so many businesses online with odd-sounding names — they are brandable, memorable, and the domains are available.
Just picking a name at random … let’s say you have a shop called Mandy’s Flowers. Well, the domain MandysFlowers.com is taken by a store in New York. But no one is using MandysFlowerShop.com or MandysFlowers.biz, so you might be able to buy one of those domains. But the problem is that your customers will likely start typing “Mandys Flowers” in the navigation bar and then Google will offer them options. I guarantee you that one of the top options will be the original MandysFlowers.com and your customers will go there instead.
No matter how much you LOVE the domain you thought of, this is a business and you need your customers to find you as easily as possible. There is no easy path. Here are some rules of thumb for finding the perfect eCommerce domain name.
If at all possible, make sure that your store domain:
- Is available as a “.com” domain (it still matters).
- Is fifteen characters or less.
- Is easy to type if you hear it.
- Does not include any commonly misspelled words.
- Is easy to remember.
If possible and if you can, buy domains “around” the main domain. In the Mandy’s Flowers example, it would be best if you could buy MandysFlowers.com, MandyFlower.com, MandysFlowerShop.com, etc. Then you point all those domains at the main domain where your website can be found. This protects your domain as a brand long-term.
Do You I Need a Trademark for My Online Store Brand Name?
The simple answer is probably not. Since no one can have a domain exactly like yours, so long as you have picked a unique domain and also registered the spellings and wordings around that name, no one else will be able to use it online. And if someone else tries to trademark that name, you will be able to prove “first use” and they will not be able to trademark it out from underneath you.
You should try to file a trademark if you are going to have physical locations outside your immediate area — most state business licenses do not allow duplicate business names within the same state. You should also try to get a trademark if you are naming a unique proprietary product or service that you will sell online. When that day comes, consult with a trademark attorney. Getting a trademark will cost about a thousand dollars on average including government and attorney fees — but it can easily become double that amount — and it takes more than a year to complete. The good news is that it is an established process and you are protected once you file (first use).
The Legal Part of Online Retail — Business License & Reseller Certificates
If you are selling a handful of items each month, it is unlikely that anyone from government will worry about it. But as soon as you are doing any kind of volume at all, the local government will eventually notice. Protect yourself and get a business license in your home state within 30 days of stating your online store. It’s easy, and most states let you do it online for a nominal fee.
eCommerce Sales Taxes
This can be the most confusing part of selling online. Different states and countries all have different rules about collecting and paying sales taxes from selling online. It is really kind of crazy. But most states have thresholds about a minimum amount of sales you can make in a year before you have to collect and file sales tax in those states. That means that you probably are fine on day one. But once you do any kind of volume at all, you have to start collecting, filing, and paying sales tax.
Fortunately, there are apps and plugins that can help with all this.
Search the app store of your all-in-one eCommerce solution. There are several really good ones out there. In Shopify, the most popular ones are TaxJar and Avalara.
Business Structure — What Kind of Company Do You Want to Have?
For nearly everyone just getting started in online selling, filing your income taxes and running your business as a Sole Proprietor will be fine. But as your business grows, as you take on debt, or if you are selling something that can have liability you will want to officially create a business entity. There are several types including Limited Liability Company (LLC), S-Corporation, and C-Corporation. Creating any stream of income from a business that you own means that you should use a professional accountant (CPA) and you should talk to them about which option is best for you from a liability and tax perspective.
What Products Should I Sell Online?
This is where the rubber meets the road. The fundamental part of selling items online is having something to sell that other people want to buy. Sounds easy, but it’s not. Let’s get started.
Sell Something Online That You Like
Rule #1 of effective selling online is choosing products you like. This is important for a lot of reasons. The most important of which is that you will be spending a LOT of time with the products — writing descriptions, taking photos, creating ads, writing blog posts. If you do not like the products you are selling this will be a series of arduous tasks. And what’s worse, you will not do as good a job.
In addition, by definition, the people who buy your products will be people who like the products you are selling. If you like the products too, that gives you something in common with them so customer service is just easier — you use similar products so you understand the challenges and tips and intuitively know when the product is performing as it should.
It’s simple. If you like a product it’s easier to sell and service.
DO NOT chase the lastest thing. We have personally worked with dozens of online stores where the store owner was selling vape supplies or fidget spinners or CBD oils or any number of things that they didn’t really like, but that they decided to sell that stuff because they heard that this was where the money was.
These online merchants were miserable.
It’s totally fine to chase a dollar so long as the dollar is not the only thing that you are chasing. Do you believe in and use CBD oil products? Great! Are you just trying to grab on to the hottest trend? Not so great long term.
Find Your eCommerce Niche
Now that you have some idea about what kinds of products you want to sell online it’s time to specialize a bit. If you are actually manufacturing your own products, then your brand and special twist are a form of specialization. If you are buying wholesale and reselling goods online, you are probably going to have to narrow things down a bit to gain traction. For example … BestBuy.com sells every kind of digital camera you can imagine. It’s going to be hard to compete with them on general digital camera sales. But what if you focus on digital cameras and equipment for fashion photography? Or what if you focus on digital cameras and equipment for streaming video online?
If you specialize, not only can your limit your products to a certain category, but you can create content and descriptions that speak to a smaller target audience. You have a better chance at being seen as an expert in your field and your recommendations will carry more weight than an anonymous blue-shirt inside a big-box store. And since your images and content will be more targeted, you will have a much better chance of coming up in online Google searches.
This is an example of finding your eCommerce niche. Let’s look at one more example of an ecommerce niche.
There are a lot of online stores that sell leather goods — from shoes and jackets to belts, wallets, and purses. It’s hard to compete with them. If you focused on western styled or themed leather goods, the list is smaller but still a bit crowded. I ran some test searches as I was writing this article and found that there are not many online retailers that focus on urban styled leather goods. If I liked leather jackets and boots in a big city style, I would be looking at this niche.
Should I Use Drop-Ship Companies, a Fulfillment Service, or Ship Products Myself — Which Is Better?
There are a bunch of companies that will drop-ship for you. They will show you success stories of young folks that have made a bunch of money this way — they build their site, load the drop-ship products, and then just sit back and collect the cash. This is very tempting and seems easy. But it’s not.
No doubt, some drop-ship product stores have made money. But by definition, if you have access to those products then so does everyone else. And they provide you with images and description text that are the same images and text everyone is using. This makes it REALLY hard to stand out. You also lose control of the process — someone else is doing the fulfillment work very far away from you. You will never know if there is a problem until it’s a much bigger problem and you will have no control over how carefully the products are packaged.
A lot of established online stores have their products shipped to an outside company that will keep their products in a warehouse, accept orders, and then ship them for you. These kinds of companies are called “fulfillment” companies. There are some really good ones. But it is hard to do this cost-effectively and efficiently when you are just starting out.
For the vast majority of start-up eCommerce entrepreneurs, the best option is to have their products at hand — in a spare bedroom or a garage — and to process, box, and ship everything themselves at the beginning. Not only is this the most cost-effective way when you are at a low volume, but there is no better what to learn the business than by doing as much of the work as possible. Fortunately, the all-in-one solutions like Shopify have the tools to keep basic inventory and process orders included. And you can install a shipping app like ShipStation or EasyShip or others that will help you get shipping rates and print mailing labels quickly.
Take the Time to Load Your Products in Your Online Store Right
Once you have determined the products that you will launch your site with, you have to upload them into your site. This is a very important time and the work is vital to your long-term success. Unfortunately, many online merchants rush through it.
- Whenever possible you should take your own photos. You do not need to be a professional photographer.
- No matter where you photos come from, every photo on your site should be formatted to strike the perfect balance of quality and speed … more on that in a moment.
- Every photo should have an Image ALT tag.
- Every product should have a product name that is descriptive and friendly. For example, “Womens Black Boots” is not enough. Something like “Urban Chic High-Heeled Womens Leather Boots in Black” is much better.
- Each product should have a well-written description of at least 50 words (70 is better). This description should be written in a way that would make you appreciate the value and want to make a purchase. It can feel odd or difficult at first, but if you like your products it will get easier quickly.
Baseline Best Practices for eCommerce Images
At TaskHusky, we want you to get off to a great start, so I am going to share this info with you. Here are our current baseline best practice recommendations for eCommerce images in all-in-one eCommerce solutions like Shopify:
- Header/Hero/Full-span photo images — JPEG, 9” wide at 150dpi (1350 pixels wide) compressed.
- Collection/Category photo images — JPEG, 5” square at 150dpi (750x750 pixels) compressed.
- Product photo images — JPEG, 6” square at 150dpi (900x900 pixels) compressed. Importantly, images 800x800 or larger automatically support product zoom functionality inside Shopify.
We have found these specifications to be consistent with the high-quality images on some of the top luxury brands in the world. It is our opinion that they strike a near perfect balance between quality and load speed — reducing overall page size for most websites while maintaining critical image quality across all major devices like cell phone and desktops.
You do not HAVE to use our best practices, but if not, you should use a set of rules that are substantially similar.
PNG vs. JPEG Images for eCommerce
You will notice that all of the best practice recommendations above all specify JPEG images as opposed to PNGs. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule. But generally speaking, all “photos” should be JPEGs and all line art should be PNGs. I will spare you the technical details here, but same/same, JPEG images make photos load faster with better quality. The complete opposite is true of PNG images for line art.
A Note on Image ALT tags
Image ALT tags not only are great for SEO, but they are required for ADA compliance. Your new online store needs all the SEO value it can get and the lack of proper Alt tags can be problematic if it comes to the attention of an opportunistic attorney here in the US.
We wrote up an article that gives an introduction to Image ALT tags that should give you the information you need. ALT tags can be easily edited in the Shopify product page interface, but all eCommerce all-in-one website platforms that we know of support ALT tags.
Getting Extra Help with Understanding eCommerce Images & How to Prepare Them
We know that it can be problematic and confusing to work with eCommerce images when you are just getting started. If you need specific help with this or any other eCommerce related issue, you can get one of our eCommerce Strategy calls. We record them with video and we could walk through the process of formatting an image properly if that would help.
You can request this specialized task on this dedicated page:
What Comes Next for My New Online Store?
You are now ready to launch your online store — this is an exciting day. But you are only just getting started with your journey. Your eCommerce online store is a real business that will likely require your attention every day.
The next step is to drive traffic to your online store so that you can get that first sale. This marketing work will be important to all levels of online merchants. But marketing is a topic unto itself and we will cover this in another article.
Thanks for reading.
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The United States has very little experience coping with pandemics, let alone their fiscal implications. As the crisis progresses, state leaders may be inclined to follow the federal government and turn to traditional fiscal mechanisms to address this challenge. However, a pandemic doesn’t have the same implications as a natural disaster or a financial crisis. As a result, many of the traditional strategies to address those challenges may be of little use, and localities may need to think outside the box for ways to manage today’s economic slowdown.
The coronavirus already is putting tremendous pressure on government budgets at all levels, particularly for public health programs. In the short term, states will need to increase spending to meet these immediate demands. But over the medium term, tax revenues likely will fall sharply due to the effects of business closings and government mandates and their combined impacts on consumer spending. These effects will inevitably show up as reduced revenue from sales taxes, individual and corporate income taxes, gas taxes, and fees. But in the meantime states are scrambling to meet the needs of their citizens.
Congress recently passed a coronavirus relief bill that contains short-term funding for paid sick leave and unemployment benefits to address the needs of families, as well as additional federal funding for Medicaid. While this is a good first step, it is insufficient for a crisis likely to last for months.
Only 12 states and Washington, DC have mandatory sick leave, usually funded through payroll taxes. It will be interesting to see whether by supporting workers who take time off when they are ill, these more robust benefit systems in these states act as a barrier to the spread of the virus.
And while the House bill would increase funding for unemployment benefits, the level of support differs by state. A number of states modified their unemployment benefits and lowered their unemployment tax rates after the Great Recession. And many may find it hard to meet the needs of workers given the added hurdles and benefit cuts made years ago.
In a booming economy, an argument can be made for decreasing benefits to motivate people to seek work. However, in today’s current health-related economic slowdown, the problem isn’t lack of motivation on the part of potential employees to work. Rather, the problems are reduced work hours and layoffs, forced business closures by government, family health concerns, and government demands for “social distancing.”
Across the globe, nations such as France, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, are considering wage subsidies for employers affected by coronavirus, allowing them to avoid layoffs for employees they otherwise couldn't afford to keep. Other than the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), we don’t have much experience with wage supports here in the US, but it may be time to consider them.
Longer term, states may look to their tax codes to boost their economies, including the use of industry-specific tax breaks. However, as my Tax Policy Center colleague Howard Gleckman recently pointed out, such targeted tax subsidies are problematic to implement and likely to help shareholders more than the workers who are hurt the most by this crisis. Moreover, states are only recently getting a handle on how to devise and evaluate effective business incentives.
In the aftermath of disasters, states often use tax holidays as a tool to provide relief to taxpayers. Fifteen states have tax holidays on the books intended to spur consumer spending, with three states focusing on disaster-related spending (Texas, Virginia, and Alabama). While it’s relatively straightforward to target spending on, say, home generators after a disaster, the right approach to spurring post-pandemic spending isn’t quite as clear. Moreover, much of the decreased demand is currently coming from reduced travel and from government mandates that are closing gyms, restaurants, and bars. Tax holidays can be effective at stimulating short-run sales or bringing them forward to the present instead of the future, but ideally they should be broadly focused and not limited to narrow categories of products. And the money must be made up somewhere in state budgets.
The fallout from the Great Recession and the recent rise in natural disasters has equipped many states with the experience of managing economic fallout. And most states have entered this month with strong balance sheets, so they have some funds to provide services. But state policy makers still need to be sure that today’s policy fixes are appropriate to the very unusual current economic slowdown. And as Austan Goolsbee recently commented – virus economics is different from regular economics. Novel problems require novel solutions, and leaders should be skeptical of off-the-shelf fiscal tools that may have worked in the past but are questionable today.
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Businesses will routinely need to complete transactions to conduct operations. Whenever your business engages in any type of commercial transaction, you must take steps to ensure the deal is achieving its intended goals and that your company’s interests are protected. Some larger transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, must also pass regulatory scrutiny.
We can assist you with facilitating and completing many types of business transactions, including:
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Our firm can serve as your company’s outside general counsel or provide guidance on a case-by-case basis. We regularly counsel partners, owners, boards of directors, and individual executives on matters involving business and legal strategy, regulatory compliance, emerging legislation, personnel policies, best practices, risk management, and more.
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The disclosure relates to a hanger running tool for installation of a hanger in a well. The hanger running tool comprises a central bore and a hanger engagement arrangement configurable between an engaged position in which the engagement arrangement is coupled to a hanger, and a disengaged position in which the engagement arrangement is decoupled from a hanger. The tool also comprises a pressure-controlled anchoring actuator for actuating an anchoring arrangement, and comprising an actuation surface. The hanger engagement arrangement is configurable to the engaged position in response to an increase in pressure at a first pressure source, and is configurable to the disengaged position in response to an increase in pressure inside the central bore. The anchoring actuator is actuated in response to an increase in pressure on the actuation surface (e.g. an increase in pressure external to the tubing hanger running tool, such as an increase in the pressure in the BOP, below the slick joint) so that the anchoring arrangement anchors the hanger to an anchor point (e.g. which may be located on the wellhead, the Xmas tree, the BOP, or the like).
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If there is one thing that is essential to working effectively underwater, it’s teamwork. And, to work as a cohesive unit, everyone in your team must effectively communicate, both topside and underwater. While you can get by with hand signals for ordinary recreational diving, for any type of professional diving, verbal communications are vital to teamwork. The proper use of communications technology, and the content of what you say and how you say it, are distinguishing characteristics that separate the amateur public safety dive teams from the professionals. We could write a book on this topic, but we’ll attempt to summarize some of the most important points here.
The two types of electronic communications for diving are wireless and hard wire systems. If you are using conventional scuba gear, you can use wireless with a tether or a tether that has integrated communications wiring. Even if you use wireless communications, the use of a tether is essential for safety reasons. Without a tether, it can be impossible for your teammates to find you should you become unconscious and stop breathing while you are underwater.
Divers using surface-supplied gear will, of course, have a communications wire built into their umbilical. Using surface-supplied gear with a diving helmet rather than a full-face mask will give you the best communications and provide the highest degree of safety. Surface-supplied gear is always preferred for diving in polluted water whenever contaminants can have long-term negative health effects, or cause serious injury or death.
What You Say and How You Say It
To have good communications on a dive team requires a leader who sets an example by communicating effectively and encourages team members to speak up when they have a concern. In my experience in dealing with commercial, scientific, and public safety divers I’ve always observed that most people are hesitant to speak up about safety issues until another individual voices a concern. Following the identification of a safety issue, other team members will frequently thank the individual who spoke up for identifying a problem that they noticed but were afraid to call to anyone’s attention. On the best dive teams, this should not happen.
How you say things is also very important. If you’re a team leader, you can make or break the people on your team through careless remarks, especially thoughtless criticism. A team leader needs to be firm, but fair and consistent. Encourage your people and work to bring out the best in each diver.
Procedures are Important
Following good protocols is essential for good communications with divers who are working underwater. Probably the single most important skill for the dive supervisor, or whoever is running the dive, is to develop good listening skills. Learn to listen to what the diver is saying, how he says it, and his breathing. By following this procedure you will have more and better insights into what the diver is doing and how he is coping with the stress of the dive.
More importantly, as the dive supervisor running the topside communications, avoid the temptation to enter into idle chatter with the diver. Keep your side of the conversation brief. Avoid talking over the diver. This is especially important if you are using a two-wire communication system where topside over-rides the diver’s speech. Listen more than you talk. Keep your communications short, i.e., 15-20 seconds, and wait for the diver to respond. Never drone on and on for any extended period of time.
As a diver, it’s important to let topside know where you are at all times as well as to keep them informed as to what you’re doing. Always be honest about what actions you are taking and what progress you have made on the job at hand.
Both the diver and topside need to be explicit as possible when giving or responding to directions. As a diver, if you want the tender to take up the slack in your tether or umbilical, tell them how much slack you want them to take up as well as how fast you want them to take it up. As a supervisor running a dive, you must be sure to keep track of the diver’s bottom time and ensure that they get off the bottom with a margin of safety. If your policy is to not run decompression dives, then allow enough time for the diver to get clear of the bottom and make his safety stop without running up against the no-decompression limits.
You can have the best wireless communication or hard-wire system, but if you don’t use it properly, you’re wasting a valuable asset. Safety must always come first for the public safety diver and communications are a vital component of safety.
About the author
Steven M. Barsky is the author of the book, Diving in High-Risk Environments. He has worked extensively with public safety dive teams, and has experience in sport, scientific, and commercial diving. For more information, contact Steve through his website at www.hammerheadpress.com.
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Netflix Announces Profile Transfer in Preparation for Account Sharing Clampdowns
Earlier this year, Netflix announced plans to go after the practice of account sharing, where users from different households all pay for and use a single account, which the streaming giant has never allowed in the first place. Now, the company has announced a new feature called Profile Transfer, which seems to be preparing for the inevitable clampdown on those who share accounts.
Profile Transfer is exactly what it sounds like — it allows users to transfer their profile which has their watch history, recommendations, list, settings, likes, dislikes and such, from one account to another. The narrative Netflix is pushing behind the introduction of this feature is "Families grow. Relationships end.", but it seems like just another way of saying you won't be able to share passwords once you live in different houses.
Ever since March, the platform has been testing out an add-on charge for "extra members" who share an account within different households. The test has been implemented in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, with the extra fee being cheaper than paying for a whole other subscription. Netflix has estimated that more than 100 million households are streaming through shared accounts.
Then in July, Netflix introduced an alternative where instead of charging you extra for each additional member, you'd instead be charged for additional "homes". Currently being experimented in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, the additional home fees would kick in anytime you spend more than two weeks streaming on your account from a location outside your home.
As of now, Netflix has not officially announced which of the two experiments would be implemented widely. However, an internal note previously mentioned that its account sharing crackdown could go into force around the same time that its ad tier launches — the ad-supported subscription plan will be coming to select countries on 3 November.
As for Profile Transfer, the company said it will be rolling out to all users globally starting today. Users will be notified through email as soon as the feature is available for their account and if they are not interested, Profile Transfer can be turned off in the settings.
Netflix announced Profile Transfer, a feature that lets users transfer their profile data from an existing account to another.
This could possibly be in preparation for the streaming giant's eventual crackdown on account sharing.
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Motorola has revived its iconic Razr flip phone it is reportedly working to launch an upgraded version with 5G in the USA early September this year.
On Wednesday, Motorola teased an upcoming virtual event slated for September 9th that it’s described as “getting ready to flip the smartphone experience once again,” according to a Droid Life report that was cited by multiple publications. The Chicago-based company didn’t provide further details, but a couple of months ago Lenovo’s South Africa’s general manager Thibault Dousson revealed in a tech podcast that the next iteration of Motorola‘s revived flip phone was imminent.
“There’s a new iteration [of the Razr ] coming up. There’s one in September I think, coming up,” he said just after the 18-minute mark.
The new version of the Razr is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 processor, which is 5G-capable, along with a larger 2,845 mAh battery, up from the 2,510 mAh battery found in the 2019 phone, according to a May report by XDA Developers citing a source. It’ll also feature 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 48-megapixel rear camera along with Android 10 support out of the box.
Motorola could not be reached for comment.
When 2019’s Razr went on sale in the US in early February it was the first of a new generation of vertically foldable smartphones to hit the market. Its specifications include the Snapdragon 710 chipset, a 16-megapixel rear camera, and 6GB RAM paired with 128 GB internal storage. Although it was praised for its inventive hinge mechanism and the engineering marvel that it represented, the phone was widely criticized for lacking high-end specs given its $1,500 price. In addition, concerns were raised over the phone’s durability. | <urn:uuid:d155a867-1ed2-43d3-a279-b07ed93bbbde> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.techfocus24.com/motorolla-to-launch-iconic-flip-phone-with-5g-september/ | 2024-04-18T07:16:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00368.warc.gz | en | 0.969346 | 403 |
The Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN) of the SIIA announces finalists and an alternate, for its Innovation Incubator Program.
The SIIA Innovation Incubator Program identifies and supports entrepreneurs in their development and distribution of innovative learning technologies.
Innovation Incubator Program finalists were selected from the applicant pool based on key selection criteria, including:
- Ability to positively impact end users of the product
- Ability to succeed in the education technology market
- Level of originality and innovation
Innovation Incubator Program finalists are:
ASD Reading, ASD Reading - ASD Reading is a groundbreaking literacy & language program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - including those who are non-verbal (i.e., non-speaking)! ASD Reading uses innovative methods that leverage skills the children already have to teach them to read and write as well as comprehend.
CatchOn, CatchOn - CatchOn provides school administrators and teachers with real data on thousands of apps downloaded and used at their school and beyond. Rather than test 100 apps to find a decent one, they can now see which apps are used in other classrooms and how effectively they are being used.
ClassWallet, ClassWallet - ClassWallet manages both funding and spending within a closed, controlled platform. Our virtual wallet receives peer-to-peer funding deposits utilizing a patent-pending pursing structure. Ecommerce suppliers accept ClassWallet as form for payment and provide us SKU level cart data.
Epiphany Learning, Epiphany Learning - Epiphany Learning is the first student-centric personalized learning application that fully harnesses the power of personalized learning by giving students a voice and choice in their education.
Fantasy Geopolitics, FANSchool, Inc. - Popularly referred to as "fantasy football for social studies and literacy standards," Fantasy Geopolitics is a social learning game that follows countries as they compete for news headlines and development goals.
Gateway2Achieve, The BLPS Group - A robust and cost-effective end-to-end solution to create and deliver highly interactive digital content! Powered by mAuthor and the Gateway2Achieve learning environment, our solution is customizable, intuitive and innovative.
LaunchGen, LaunchGen - LaunchGen is helping to launch the next generation of innovators, risk-takers, and entrepreneurs by creating competition-based learning opportunities for all students.
MathSpace, MathSpace - Students input all of their math work into a mobile device, writing with their finger or stylus. Mathspace digitizes their input and flags errors, allowing students to self-correct. We've replicated the 1:1 tuition model, allowing every student to have a teacher by their side giving real time feedback.
PrepMagic, Learning Hyperdrive, Inc. - Prepmagic is a fun and engaging simulations-based assessment tool for science that helps to build core scientific skills including analytical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving.
Zumo Learning System, Zyrobotics, Inc. - To increase the inclusion of children with disabilities into the classroom environment, we have developed the Zumo Learning System, an e-learning system that couples a physical manipulative with accessible STEM education apps.
Hello Numbers, Numbers Alive! - Many firms create math apps, but none have created one based on numeric linkages in the world without competition or “right/wrong” responses. The coordination of the tablet app to the book and plush numbers in a blended learning style (allows interaction with the tablet app) was mentioned as a reason for the 5 star top rating by the Educational App Store.
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5 Best Business Tools & Apps of 2012
With 2012 nearly
complete, it’s easy to look forward to the coming technology that will dot the
electronic landscape of 2013. In fact, it can be downright exciting,
considering the much-anticipated (and, sometimes, merely hypothesized) releases
of the Samsung Galaxy S4, the Facebook Smart Phone, and the BlackBerry 10.
However, not all of the
technologically-inclined among us are even at that point yet; we’re still
reeling from the influx of personal technology and business tools that just
came out (or gained popularity) in 2012. With that in mind, let’s review the
year and take a look at the best tools and Apps that were released this year
and note why they will remain relevant even in 2013.
iPad Mini. Released just this past
November, the iPad Mini might seem like an “in-between” phase to some. It’s
useful, like the iPad, but smaller, coming closer to the handheld feeling of an
iPhone than a full tablet. The result? Many people prefer the pocket-friendly
iPad Mini as a go-to business tool, enjoying the portability of the functions
of an iPad without the bulkiness. It can be easy to dismiss the iPad Mini as a
mere “size adjustment” for the market, attempting to test the preferred size of
personal gadgets of loyal Apple users. We just call it a step forward.
2. Evernote Web Clipper. You may already be familiar with Evernote, a service that allows you to
“bookmark” the Internet and store your favorite links in a cloud-based system.
But the Evernote Web Clipper is an Add-on for both Chrome and Firefox that works
with your browser and allows you to easily save and organize your favorite
links while keeping your bookmarking tab clean.
Google Presentations. What kind of list would
this be if we didn’t include Google in some form? Google Presentations is
almost like a cloud version of PowerPoint, allowing easy collaboration between
project members while also giving you the ability to publish slideshows that
can give your presentations a bit more visual “oomph.”
AnyMeeting. In 2012, as in other
recent years, the big story about business is how global it is. With a tool
like AnyMeeting, entrepreneurs are free to hold seminars for a wide range of
people, no matter their location (as long as they have access to a computer).
AnyMeeting is a business tool that gives you the ability to host online
seminars for to up to 200 people quickly and easily. That’s the kind of
“international Internet” tool that really delivers on technology’s promise to
shrink the world.
5. CloudOn. Because cloud data storage is all the rage these days, it only makes
sense that a business tool like CloudOn, which allows you to access Word
documents from your iPad or Android phone, would be so popular in 2012. This
tool allows you to make changes to important documents even if you aren’t on your
work computer. You don’t even have to log in to your computer remotely!
Chris Turberville-Tully works with Sunrise
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I decided to join TTS Full Stack bootcamp with the intention of securing a job in tech. Previously, I was on the sales side at a FinTech startup in NYC selling a RESTful API to large banks and high growth startups. Sales seemed to me like a horizontal career and I was always interested in the code behind the scenes so I decided to make the switch and start with a bootcamp.
After researching most of the top coding bootcamps, I decided to join TTS because of their reputation and course structure. While the class hits on key development topics like “polymorphism” and “encapsulation”, it was mainly project focused. Projects and foundational knowledge of software development is a requirement for most entry level tech jobs so this was the deal-maker for me.
Once I completed 75% of the course, I started applying to entry level software dev jobs to learn about the hiring process and to start hearing the technical questions that would be asked by the hiring manager. Obviously, if a job came of it that would be a plus but my main goal was to get good at interviewing for technical roles. It seemed like most of the questions I was asked were either geared towards projects I’ve worked on, or foundational coding principals. Luckily, this class prepares you for both.
After many interviews and a ton of after hours research/learning, I secured a job as a technical consultant. The bootcamp gave me a huge advantage over other candidates because I was versed in more than just one language and had projects to show for it. I did end up getting additional certifications outside of TTS during the bootcamp but it was TTS that was responsible for getting me in the door without a computer science degree.
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A security researcher published a proof-of-concept attack that leverages vulnerabilities regarding Unicode domains in major web browsers. According to the researcher, attackers can use Unicode domains to make phishing sites nearly indistinguishable from legitimate sites. What's the issue here, and are there any tactics to better detect these malicious sites?
Trust is a necessity in cybersecurity, and it's one of the main reasons attackers continually try to exploit this emotion when assaulting networks.
We put a lot of time and defensive effort into verifying that a particular party on the internet is who they say they are, and we do this with good reason. But because of this need for trust, attackers rely on spoofing as a standard method of exploitation. The more an attacker can deceive someone, the higher his probability of success, or cover, while attempting an exploit.
Here is where the recent proof of concept that shows attackers can abuse Unicode domains to look like legitimate sites comes into play. Attackers are able to trick users into clicking on particular links that look like they are from legitimate domains, but that actually lead to malicious sites.
This deception works because many letters look very similar within Unicode domains, especially within Latin and Cyrillic character sets. There is no distinguishable difference between many of these letters to the human eye, but computers treat them differently, and attackers use this to their advantage.
By registering these Punycode domains -- domains rendered in the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) after having non-ASCII characters associated with them -- an attacker can have the domain xn--tst-6la.com registered, which resolves to test.com in ASCII. These types of spoofing attacks are called homograph attacks.
This particular issue was deemed a bug by Internet Explorer, Chrome and Opera, all of which either pushed out updates to remediate the issue or are working to have one released shortly. As of this time, Firefox has stated that the problem is with how registrars enable users to register domains in this manner, and it isn't taking a stance on remediating the issue. There is a workaround in the Firefox about:config settings that enables Firefox users to at least identify the malicious Punycode domains in the browser.
There will always be attackers looking to prey on your trust, and this is nothing new. This emphasizes the need to validate that URLs are only from trusted third parties, but not knowing if they're trusted is an issue. Validating SSL certificates for sites with browser plug-ins and eventually having the internet embrace Domain Name System Security Extensions can stop these types of attacks from occurring.
Spoofing is nothing new, and there will always be attackers looking to gain an advantage by misleading and deceiving users for malicious purposes. This particular attack is difficult to defend against, but with an updated browser that remediates the spoofing ability of Punycode, and by being extra diligent with third-party links, you'll have the best chance to avoid it.
In the meantime, update your browsers if possible, and be careful clicking on links from third-party sources.
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Augmented reality gaming has been one of the unique concepts that have redefined the concept of gaming. Pokémon Go was the first game that brought ahead AR gaming to the fore, and the trend has been growing consistently. The year 2023 has been a bumper year for AR, and we would definitely foresee an excellent future for AR gaming. After Ingress and Pokémon Go, there have been several games that are waiting for your attention. Let us check out the best award-winning AR games that you will try in 2023.1. Knightfall AR
Knightfall AR is the right game for you if you are into history. Go back into the world of Knights Templar and move back into time. As a player, you are expected to keep the city of Acre safer. You would find a huge list of options that include sword fighting, battling and castle-taking. The targeting mechanism can help fight the enemies with slingshots, fire and much more.
The entertainment value and the plenty of exciting experience that you stand to gain with the game should definitely make it a formidable pick. You can indulge in a host of activities as part of your gameplay to beat the Mamluk warriors in your attempt to defend the city of Acre and protect the Holy Grail, which is the most sacred relic of Christianity.
The medieval warfare that you can enjoy as part of your gameplay does increase the fun playing value. You can decide to play in a single-player mode or multiplayer mode as per your preferences. 2. Arrrrgh AR
The Arrrrgh AR is one of the excellent games in terms of the best AR games you can play in 2023. The treasure hunting that you stand to gain with the game in a pirate-themed multiplayer game makes it an excellent pick.
The hide-and-seek game where you are expected to play as a pirate gives it a nice theme. Activate the camera permissions, and you can walk around the environment to hide your treasure. Once you have buried the treasure, you can hand over your device to your friend so that you can find the treasure. It is a classic treasure hunt which gives you a good opportunity to enjoy the game with your friends or kids.
If you are looking forward to an innovative and novel way to entertain your kids, this is definitely the best game that you can opt for. The game is quite simple and does not need you to have any specific hardware or need a lot of training. The simple learning curve should make it an enjoyable game in its own right. 3. Jurassic World Alive
Are you fond of the Jurassic Park series? Jurassic World Alive should be the right pick for you. You will be moved to the world with the untamed dinosaurs. You would indeed marvel at the magnificent animals and get scared. This game was developed by Montreal-based game studio Ludia and provided you access to a world of awe-inspiring dinosaurs brought to life.
The game offers you a geolocation feature as well. The premise of the game involves a scenario where the world has been invaded by dinosaurs, and you have been tasked with the duty of capturing these animals. What's more, you can even create your own hybrid dinosaur using the special DNA system. The outstanding visuals, along with the perfect game mechanics, make it a genuinely inspiring AR game that you can opt for in 2023. 4. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
This is an excellent game from Niantic, and it definitely makes it a great game without hassles. The Wizardry and witchcraft in the AR game make it one of the right picks that you would want to focus on. The gameplay involves combating the enemies, completing the challenges and collecting unique artifacts.
The AR game comes from the house of Pokémon Go. It provides you access to a real-world augmented reality game, and that would let you enjoy wizardry in a great way. The game could not reach the popularity of Pokémon Go, but it can perhaps be able to get the status of the best AR game. 5. AR Sports Basketball
Are you in love with the sports-themed game in the AR sphere? The AR Sports Basketball should make it a formidable pick. You can play your game easily wherever you want to play your game of basketball to your heart's content. You can create your own challenges as per your preferences.
You can shoot your basketball game from practically any angle as per your preferences. It is not a complex AR game like most of the other games on this list. AR Sports Basketball can be your best means of having fun and enjoying what you love the most. You can enjoy a host of gaming modes that include the multiplayer mode. 6. Zombies, Run
With more than one million downloads, the game Zombies, Run is definitely one of the excellent games that you would find quite interesting. This is the best Augmented Audio game in the fitness genre. It has been one of the most popular zombie-themed games that you would find in the AR genre. You do not kill the zombies in this game but run away from them.
The faster you run, the more supplies you would earn. You would go on earning the supplies, and you will thus build your base. The entire game has more than 200 missions to complete. The audio effects available in the game make it a truly engaging game. The voices here make your heart race, and that should push you to run a little more. The Parting Thoughts
AR technology has been taking the world in its own stride, and it definitely takes you to become a truly unique phenomenon in itself. The immersive and interactive experience that the AR game provides you access to should indeed make it a genuinely formidable experience.
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A man from London was escorted off a Gatwick bound easyJet flight by armed police after another passenger told crew she did not feel safe travelling with him.
Mehary Yemane-Tesfagiorgis, who is of Eritrean heritage, was coming home from a trip to Rome when the captain informed him he would have to leave the aircraft.
The 34-year-old, who lives in North London, spent more than 15 hours at the airport being questioned by the authorities, before being told he had been cleared to travel.
Describing what happened the DJ said the flight had been preparing to take off when there was an unexplained delay.
Mr Yemane-Tesfagiorgis told ITV News London: “After 20 minutes the captain explained a technical fault with luggage and informed us that the flight will commence shortly.
“After a few minutes, cabin crew emerged and asked 'Is there a passenger with the last name of Yemane-Tesfagiorgis on board?'
“I replied 'Yes', assuming that it was my luggage that was the issue.
“I was then asked to come to the front of the cabin where I was greeted by armed police. I was asked to leave the plane by the captain, when asked why? He explained: 'A fellow passenger has stated that she does not feel safe with you on board.' ”
Mr Yemane-Tesfagiorgis said he was questioned by the airline staff before being taken to the airport police station.
He explained: “I was subjected to further questioning and intimidation by the Italian authorities before being left to sit in the airport for a further 15 or so hours.”
A spokesman for the budget airline said: “easyJet can confirm that flight EZY5258 from Rome Fiumicino to London Gatwick on 29 March 2016 was delayed due to the police requesting that additional security checks were undertaken before departure.
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One of Africa's most luxurious safari operators is letting guests get exhilaratingly close to its conservation projects with elephants
I hear the first crack of the rifle at almost exactly 9am. I know because I check the time on my watch. The downdraft of the chopper sends twigs and leaves skittering around our vehicle as the wop-wop-wop of the blades beats in rapid time with my adrenalin-pumping heart. I can clearly see the rifle as the barrel disappears inside the cockpit.
Just 20 yards away, a herd of elephants, ears flapping and letting out the occasional ear-splitting trumpet, is retreating into the trees. Our group is armed with tool boxes containing a bewildering array of equipment – everything from gloves and syringes to spanners and a large saw.
After a few minutes, a bull separated from the rest of the herd begins to look drunk, staggers slightly, and lets out a long, low rumble. It then drops onto its back legs and slowly slumps onto its side. It’s now that we all leap into action and surround the elephant. We have less than half an hour to complete our work and get out of here.
Thankfully, our intention is not to saw off the elephant’s tusks, leaving behind a mutilated carcass. Our group of eight volunteers is making a hands-on contribution to a project that will almost certainly save the lives of many elephants over the next few years and also protect the livelihoods of farmers and communities on the edge of the Grumeti Reserve, a 350,000-acre protected area adjacent to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – but it doesn’t come cheap. In addition to the cost of a luxury safari holiday, guests make a donation of nearly £20,000 to unleash their inner conservation worker. But for those who are able to make that sort of contribution, it is worth every penny. We are staying with Singita, which owns some of the most spectacular safari lodges in Africa, whose ethos is the long-term conservation of the animals and ecosystems in which it operates. Singita has also pioneered the trend for wildlife holidays that directly involve clients in conservation.
Before I explain more, let’s get back to work. Our primary purpose is to fit a collar around the huge neck of our elephant with a remote-download GPS unit attached. Its movement and that of its surrounding group will then be monitored by a Domain Awareness System, so any potential incursions into community lands can be averted. This will protect not only the farmer’s crops, but also the elephants, which often fall victim to the farmers’ understandable, but sometimes violent, retaliation. The ensuing mayhem often also results in the trampling of cattle, sheep and goats.
Sedating an animal this size is a risky business and, though we are working with some of the best conservation specialists in Africa, nothing can be taken for granted. Everything is meticulously planned, from the dosage of the tranquilliser to the exact positioning of the dart when it hits the elephant’s rump, so that the elephant falls in the right way not to injure itself. “It’s a fatal dose for humans,” says Dr Ernest Mjingo, the head vet of the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (Tawiri), in a matter-of-fact tone. “You only have about 30 seconds if you nick yourself, so it’s important to have the antidote close at hand.”
We have all been given roles, which, over the course of the next few days, we rotate between us. The “trunk-master” gently wedges a stick into the end of the elephant’s trunk to make sure its airways are kept open. The “ear-cooler” pours water over his massive ears to make sure the animal’s natural cooling system continues to function. The “detectorist” runs a metal detector over the huge frame, searching for arrow heads or other metal debris from old wounds. The “paint sprayer” is on graffiti duty, painting numbers on the elephant’s back so it can be easily identified and monitored from the air.
My job on this first morning is to hold open the elephant’s jaws while the Grumeti Fund’s head scientist, Dr Kristen Snyder, examines its molars. Elephants shed six sets over their 60-year lifespan and we judge this elephant to be around 27 years old. Each of our roles is a unique opportunity for close-up intimacy with these incredible creatures. As if in a dream, I hold open the elephant’s jaws, smelling its veggie-breath and running my fingers over its teeth, watching the twitches of its eyelashes, feeling the underside of its feet and removing ticks from his ears.
And then suddenly, our time is up. It feels like it’s been five minutes, but 25 have passed in a flash. It will not be safe for the elephant to stay sedated much longer. The team are looking anxiously at their watches, the collar has been fitted, but one end of the canvas is still sticking out like the flap of an overlong belt. So that’s what the saw is all about!
Soon we are all safely back in the vehicles – all, that is, apart from the two-man team on antidote duty. This usually takes less than two minutes to take effect, but the next day, a young female we have sedated fails to respond. After five minutes, our hearts are in our mouths. Suddenly, just as we are losing hope, its ears twitch, its legs move, and within 30 seconds it is standing on its feet again, shaking its head, flapping its ears and looking around for the rest of the herd. Our congratulatory glass of champagne back at camp that evening had never tasted so good.
Our first two nights were spent at Serengeti Explore, a tented camp that moves between six different locations depending on the movement of the game. This was followed by two nights at Serengeti House, one of Singita’s most luxurious private villas, often hired by honeymoon parties.
After dinner on our first night at the latter, we were given a presentation by Stephen Cunliffe, the Grumeti Fund’s executive director, who explained the importance of the work they are doing. “More elephants in the western Serengeti are killed due to interactions with humans than by poaching,” he told us, “but this is a two-way tragedy. As well as the elephants, human lives and livelihoods are at risk. Our job is to help both parties.”
The problem has come about due to the migration routes of elephants during the dry season. Famously, these animals have long memories and many of the matriarchs can recall migrating in the dry season through areas that are now farmed by the communities surrounding the park.
During our stay, we also visited the hi-tech Joint Operations Center, where the signals from the GPS collars are monitored. Within hours, staff were able to confirm that all the elephants we collared had rejoined their herds and were behaving normally. We also spent an exuberant evening in the bush with a group of dancers and villagers from the surrounding communities.
Despite the surface glamour, Cunliffe and his team have an incredibly demanding job and his message to us all was how important responsible tourism is to the long-term survival of wild animals in the African bush. It brings in much-needed funds to help control poaching and mitigate human/wildlife conflict, while also supporting and empowering local communities over the long term.
But, goodness me, that surface glamour! One evening, Cunliffe made his dramatic entrance landing in a chopper in front of Serengeti House before leaping out, rifle in hand, like a Bond of the Bush. He’d better watch out. My namesake, the actor Richard Madden, is in line for his job. I only wish it were me.
How to do it
Rates for Singita’s collection of immersive conservation safaris, Safaris with a Purpose, start from £8,750 per person plus a contribution of £19,000 per person into the Grumeti Fund, based on a minimum of three guests travelling. This includes two nights at Singita Explore and two nights at Singita Serengeti House, full board, including wildlife fees and activities, as well as private guiding by conservation specialists. This price also includes return flights between Kilimanjaro and the Singita Grumeti private concession and return economy flights between London and Kilimanjaro, with Kenya Airways.
For more information contact Wild Philanthropy (020 7096 6318; wildphilanthropy.com).
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