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A run celebrating the joy of sports, a run organised for the love of sports and fitness!
A run with many champions, a run saluting their victories and achievements!
An opportunity to be part of the amazing world of sports. An occasion to rejoice your journey for fitness.
Run along with the champions to be a winner!
Highlights of EXSPOTHON
21k Half Marathon
10k Champs Run
5k Fitness Run
3k Sporty Run
EXSPOTHON will be organised at the Pune International Exhibition & Convention Centre(PIECC), Pune. The pre-registration and bib collection will be hosted at ExSpo. Participants will be able to explore a wide range of sports gear and fitness equipment.
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Why use dried mushrooms instead of fresh?
Dried Mushrooms Pack More Flavor
While fresh mushrooms are great, they are rich in moisture and liable to spoil . … Dried mushrooms stay for longer periods of time. they are easily reconstituted, and can be use in place of fresh mushrooms in most recipes
What can I do with dried mushrooms?
Few ideas for cooking with dried mushrooms
- Stews & Soups … In a slow cooker or a soup pot add soaked. And chopped mushrooms along with mushroom liquor for deeply-infused fungi flavor.
- Praise the Braise
- Silky Sauces
- Pasta & Risotto
- A Good Egg
- Magic Powder
- Cheese It
Is Mushroom a protein or carb?
What are the nutritional benefits of mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a low-carb, no-fat food with some protein. One serving is about a cup raw (a fist-sized amount) or 1/2 cup cooked. Though they’re small and light in calories—one serving only has about 15—they’re mighty in other ways.
Does drying mushrooms remove toxins?
A few mouthfuls of death cap mushroom can kill. … Freezing or drying the mushrooms also fails to remove any amount of amatoxin. instead preserving it to wreak havoc later. The death cap doesn’t taste like death.
Many people claim the mushroom was the most delicious they’ve ever eaten.
dried mushrooms porcini good for health?
Mushrooms (and dried mushrooms) are excellent sources of antioxidants. As they contain polyphenols and selenium, which are common in the plant world. But they also contain antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms. such as ergothioneine, which scientists are now beginning to recognize as a ‘master antioxidant.
Fresh mushrooms are a seasonal delight, adding depth of flavor to soups, stews, sauces and sautés. To enjoy the pleasure of shiitakes, porcini, morels, and chanterelles all year round. Make sure you have some of our outstanding dried mushroom. selection in your store cupboard too.
Dried mushroom at costco
The flavours of mushrooms are all concentrated when they dried. Before using, rehydrate them by steeping in hot water. If you wish, you can rinse your mushrooms after soaking. You’ll create a tasty broth with the drained liquor too. To intensify their taste still further, sauté your rehydrated mushrooms with shallots, garlic or onion.
Whole or sliced, dried Shiitake mushrooms deliver meaty. smoky savoury umami taste to transform risottos. soups or stews and are especially good for Japanese-inspired dishes with a little soy sauce.
When dried, the horn-shaped black chanterelle mushroom. or ‘trompette de la mort’, is rich and nutty with overtones of black truffles. Porcini mushrooms give a tremendous, nutty boost. To risottos with plenty of parmesan, butter & parsley.
Morel mushrooms are one of spring’s early arrivals. and our dried medium-sized whole morels are a great addition to meat, poultry or fish dishes. And are ideal for vegetarian cuisine too. Our dried Scottish girolles are a favourite with chefs, and are a delight with turbot, or halibut.
Mixtures of dried mushroom can complement each other . Try a fragrant exotic mixture of dried forest mushrooms in stews or as a stuffing ingredient. Our mix of dried trompette and girolle is outstanding for wild mushroom pasta dishes. and sweet girolles and morels go together for risotto. | <urn:uuid:b33b15ad-72ca-4874-892d-109c552134b5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://shroomedibles.co.uk/product-category/buy-shroom-online-in-uk/dried-mushrooms/ | 2024-04-21T21:08:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.909378 | 799 |
Boris Johnson has been warned by Whitehall that he could lose publicly funded legal support if he undermines the government’s position on the Covid-19 inquiry.
The Cabinet Office has written to Johnson to say it could withdraw the legal advice it provides to the former prime minister if he undermines the government’s handling of the inquiry.
“The funding offer will cease to be available to you if you knowingly seek to frustrate or undermine, either through your own actions or the actions of others, the government’s position in relation to the inquiry unless there is a clear and irreconcilable conflict of interest on a particular point at issue,” the letter said.
The former UK prime minister last week bypassed the Cabinet Office by handing over directly to the inquiry unredacted WhatsApp messages dating from May 2021, even though the government has launched a legal challenge over the process.
The Cabinet Office said some of the material demanded by the inquiry, headed by Lady Heather Hallett, was “unambiguously irrelevant” and is seeking to challenge the demands via a judicial review.
But Johnson said he was “unwilling” to let his material become “a test case for others” and gave the material directly to the inquiry.
His allies believe the government is bringing the legal action because serving ministers — including Rishi Sunak, prime minister — might also be asked to hand over their unredacted messages at a future date.
The Cabinet Office letter, extracts of which were published in the Sunday Times, said the legal support funding would “only remain available” if Johnson complied with certain conditions, including sending the Cabinet Office “any witness statement or exhibit which you intend to provide to the inquiry so that it can be security checked by appropriate officials”.
Johnson has so far not provided WhatsApp messages that predate May 2021 because he acquired a new phone in April 2021 after a security breach. He has offered to hand over material on that device if security experts deem it safe to do so.
In a statement, the Cabinet Office said its letter was not an attempt to prevent Johnson from fully assisting the inquiry.
The Cabinet Office said: “This letter from officials simply reiterates that taxpayer-funded lawyers must be used to aid the Covid inquiry and for no other purpose.
“The letter makes clear Mr Johnson has a duty to provide sincere witness to the inquiry independently and without reference to the views of the current government.
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Every time I am walking with someone new, I find myself winding past Breads Bakery to have us try yet another delicious bite of their freshly baked goods. I cannot call this a hidden gem, by any means, as the lines are sometimes out the door. In a matter of a few weeks from when Uri Scheft and Gadi Peleg opened, they have managed to be written up everywhere. They have even been cited as having the best rugelach and babka in different periodicals, but I must encourage all who visit to sample Breads' take on focaccia - the multigrain version. If it is not still warm from the oven, then take it home, heat it up, add a bit more olive oil and savor every bite. Another that I cannot resist are the flaky cheese straws. Direct from the oven, they are impeccable. In fact, fresh is king here, and the baked goods are often fresher than the vegetables around the corner. While most bakeries have their employees come in during the night to pump out a days worth of starchy creations, Uri's staff at Breads Bakery has fresh bread coming out just in time for each of the mealtime rushes. Uri was raised in Israel, but went back to his parent's roots in Denmark for his training in baking. He then traveled and worked in Europe before returning to his homeland to open up his first bakery in Tel Aviv. Many years later, Gadi was traveling in Israel and discovered Uri's Lehamim Bakery. It took several more years of persistence, but ultimately the timing was right and Uri made the huge decision to move to New York and partner with Gadi to open up shop near Union Square. The store itself feels modern and spacious, with one counter for bread and baked goods just as you enter on the left, and another further back with sandwiches and drinks. Extending further back another 75 feet are the kitchens. Customers can watch bakers ease proofed dough off rolls of canvas onto an adjustable conveyer belt, which feeds into the carefully regulated ovens. Unlike Sheft's locations in Israel, he got to design this one from the ground up so the technology involved is sometimes just as amazing as what comes out of the ovens.
"Daily Provisions followed a long trajectory, " Max Rockoff announced as we sat down to chat about the neighborhood hot spot, an offshoot of the newly opened Union Square Cafe. I met Max, the warm and enthusiastic general manager, in late August of 2017, a few months after the Union Square Hospitality Group debuted their latest restaurant venture. "As Union Square Cafe's space grew, ours continued to get smaller and smaller, " Max told me. "We weren't quite sure where we were headed, but the space dictated the concept, " he continued. When Danny Meyer and his team found this location, a few blocks north of the original Union Square Cafe, they knew that they wished to utilize every inch of it in the most sensible way, but they were always thinking of the community surrounding them. "We had to make an unbelievable place in a tiny footprint, " Max explained. They kept asking themselves, "What can we do with this jewel box on Park Avenue and 19th Street? " They were eager to give a "gift" to those who lived nearby. When the group sat down to discuss their ideas, foremost in their minds was, "What are the daily things people want? " They hoped to provide the best versions of what their customers know and love. Max said it had to start with fantastic coffee first thing in the morning, together with some smashing breakfast treats. This would then be followed by salads and interesting sandwiches on freshly baked bread. At the end of the day, the space could provide an outstanding roast chicken that could be picked up on the way home. The final innovation by the team was “cross-utilization. ” Within the downstairs kitchen - accessible from both restaurants - there is a shared bakeshop facility. It is here that they make the incredible "house loaf" - a brown sour dough bread that is served in the restaurant and used to make many of the specialty sandwiches all day long at Daily Provisions. "There is no redundancy here, " Max asserted, "We can feed families all day long. Our breakfast is nothing crazy, it is just the best. " In fact, the bacon, eggs and cheese sandwich is one of the most requested items at almost any hour. Therefore, they offer it until 4: 00 p. m. every afternoon. "The people demand it, so we provide it. We listen to them. " The roast beef sandwich is a classic lunchtime treat, "but it is our version. " I also learned about a special sandwich that is not on the menu, but which is proving to be the real "go-to" - herbed ricotta and arugula served on their house-made English muffin. Then there is the Patty Melt - the meat is blended with grilled onions and served on housemade rye bread with melted cheese. Max shared that the team tried all kinds of cheese for their melt, and when they did a blind tasting, it was the classic American that won. The Daily Provisions team also wanted the small cafe to be a place where people could stop by and unwind, sip on some wine, work on their computer, or simply meet up with friends for relaxing conversation. Somehow, although not surprisingly, this talented and well-loved restaurant group has managed to accomplish it all. I had the pleasure of meeting a woman who came by for a glass of wine around 5: 00 p. m. She worked upstairs in the building and told me that she makes a habit of coming to Daily Provisions at the end of her day. It was so nice to watch her settle in comfortably, acknowledging members of the staff, as well as other patrons sitting around the white marble counters. When I commented to Max on how extraordinary this was, he said, "She is a microcosm of what we've become. "Max was genuinely pleased to tell me that many guests who initially visited when Daily Provisions first opened continue to gravitate back on a regular basis. "They're comfortable here. " Gushing, Max said that the best time of day is when everyone gathers on weekend mornings. He loves how the neighborhood utilizes the shop, be it for a cup of good coffee or a full breakfast. It is a place for all ages that has become a routine stop for many. "Everyone uses it in their own way. " He has found it fascinating to see how the area denizens have embraced them. "They have made us their own. " It was also quite apparent to me how Max and his staff have effortlessly enveloped the community.
2010 was a big year for Fany Gerson. A native of Mexico City and a former pastry chef at Eleven Madison Park, she spent the spring and summer launching her business, La Newyorkina, which sells traditional Mexican ice pops and sweets. But as winter approached, business began to slow down, and a good friend of hers suggested that they open a doughnut shop together. Fany was skeptical at first—“Bed-Stuy didn’t seem like the obvious place for gourmet doughnuts”—but in spite of her reservations, she accepted the job. After long discussions with her business partner about textures and flavors, Fany set out to create the perfect old-fashioned doughnut, thick and hearty, but also light. “We wanted a doughnut that would taste good naked, ” she told me “and we knew it was all about the dough, hence the name. ” Finally, after endless tweaking and experimenting, Fany hit on the perfect recipe, and three weeks later, Dough opened its doors in Brooklyn. It was the beginning of a wonderful partnership. Throughout the fall and winter, Fany devoted most of her attention to Dough; as the weather grew warmer and doughnut sales declined, she had time to develop new flavors and recipes for La Newyorkina. But it has not always been easy to balance the two businesses, especially since Dough’s second location opened in the fall of 2014. “That first summer, ” Fany recalled, “the hot weather unexpectedly affected the doughnuts, and I had to adjust my recipe last-minute and work on La Newyorkina at the same time. ” She smiled, and added, “I don’t get a lot of sleep. ”But in spite of the difficulties, it is obvious that Fany loves what she does. She gave me a fascinating tour of Dough’s kitchen, enthusiastically pointing out where the dough rises and how the doughnuts are fried, about one minute on each side. “Most places make their doughnuts in the morning, ” Fany explained, “but we take it a step further. Our doughnuts are fresh and warm whenever you come in. ” Once the doughnuts are fried, they are ready for the final touch—the glaze. I was eager to ask Fany about this stage of the process, since Dough is known for its exotic flavors—some of its best sellers include hibiscus, mocha almond, and dulce de leche. “Inspiration is everywhere, ” Fany told me, “but a lot of my flavors come from my memories of Mexico. ” She invented the hibiscus flavor, for example, on a hot day when she was craving the refreshing hibiscus water that she used to drink back at home. “We needed a colorful doughnut, ” she told me, “but I didn’t want to use coloring. And it occurred to me that hibiscus has a beautiful natural color. ”Some of Fany’s flavors have become so popular that customers complain if she takes them off the menu. “We have a few flavors that rotate, but not many, ” she told me. “We have to give the people what they want, but we also try to keep it interesting. ” Some of Dough’s best-selling staples include salted chocolate caramel, café au lait, and nutella, although Fany’s personal favorite is the cinnamon sugar. “I also like the tart flavors, like passion fruit and tropical chile, ” she told me. “The glaze is a nice contrast to the richness of the doughnut. ”I was surprised to learn that, in addition to producing hundreds or even thousands of doughnuts each day, Dough runs a wholesale operation at night, selling doughnuts to nearby coffee shops and supermarkets. To keep the business running smoothly both during the day and at night, Fany estimates that Dough employs thirty or forty employees total. Dough has been hugely successful, and Fany told me that they will soon be opening another location in Manhattan. “It’s hard, ” she told me, “I’d like to see the business grow, but I’m hesitant to do franchises in other cities. ” Instead, she prefers to keep Dough personal, developing new products and flavors and expanding on a smaller scale. “We’re trying new things every day, ” she told me, “and we’re growing organically. ”After the tour, Fany led me out to Dough’s front counter. “Would you like to try one? ” she asked, and after a moment of deliberation, I chose the dulce de leche doughnut. The smooth caramel flavor of the glaze paired perfectly with the crunchy slivered almonds on top, but the best part, as I expected, was biting into the soft, airy dough, still warm from the oven.
In keeping with the original nautical theme from the 1960′s, each room in the hotel has a porthole window and is decorated with teak wood. In 2014, the hotel’s restaurant La Bottega closed to make room for La Sirena by Mario Batali. The Cabanas, open in the spring and summer, is on the rooftop and offers a welcome reprieve from the city streets when the weather permits.
No matter what time of day we have stopped by Grey Dog, the restaurant is pulsing, but in a quiet, relaxed sort of way. Despite the lines to order food from the menu on the chalkboard and the crowded tables, everyone is calm and content. Apparently, this has been the vibe since two brothers opened their first restaurant back in 1996 on Carmine Street. Today they have expanded to four different locations, each one incredibly successful. The formula seems to be quite simple – a chill atmosphere, easy-going but efficient staff, a menu that covers all of the basics with a bit of a flair, hefty portions and, most importantly, everything tastes great. Beginning early in the morning, there are pancakes, French toast, eggs, homemade granola and coffee being served. As the day progresses, lots of sandwiches, salads and other creative dishes are available for lunch and dinner. Without a doubt, if I lived nearby, I would also become a regular.
Trendy and filled with beautiful people, the Dream Hotel has created quite an aura around it. Sitting in the lobby is certainly entertaining at any hour of the day, but in the evening the action really kicks in. There is a DJ in the lounge area right off the lobby and not far from the entrance is Bodega Negra, with a Mexican menu. Also attached to the hotel is a restaurant called Fishbowl, with a 5000 gallon fish tank behind the bar. On the rooftop, the PHD Club tends to play top 40's music, and downstairs is the Electric Room, which is described as a rock club.
I learned of Agnes B's clothing while in college and studying abroad back in the '70's. Somehow, even then, I knew to appreciate her simple French designs for women. It wasn't until I was much older, however, that I was able to purchase a few of her pieces for myself, and I truly treasure them. It seems that many of Agnes B's stores are closing around the country, but here's to hoping that she can continue here in New York.
“I really want families to play together. That’s my goal in the store, ” said Christina Clark, who has been wowing parents, grandparents, and, most importantly, children for decades with her wonderland of toys and games. Christina worked in a toy store as a young mother and realized she had found her calling. She opened Kidding Around on Bleecker Street, followed by several other locations. Today, it is the 15th Street shop that has survived throughout the years. “I love going to work every day, so it was a good choice for me. ”In the shop’s beginnings, its selection of toys and games leaned toward the traditional — “no batteries, no remote controls, and everything that just uses your imagination. ” Over the years, however, Christina chose to grow with the times and introduce more modern, automated items into her inventory. Her own children later helped her bring new options into the store. Today, Christina feels lucky to work with her daughter, Kasey Coyle, who uses her background in applied behavioral analysis to stock plenty of books and toys for younger children and those with special needs. Interestingly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christina found that her clientele went back to the basics — the demand for puzzles and classic board games was revived. “I hope that trend continues, ” she said earnestly. “I hope that people remember how much fun they had playing games with their family so it brings us together and off our devices. ”
Ken Giddon likes to say that he went “from riches to rags” by leaving a career as a bond trader to reopen his grandfather’s men’s clothing store. Harry Rothman used to peddle his wares from a pushcart on Delancey Street in the 1920s before moving into a retail space. “He kind of created the concept of a discount clothing store, ” Ken remarked. Rothman's closed for a time after Harry’s death in 1985, but Ken revived the business a year later in a stunning, 11, 000-square-foot storefront on the corner of 18th Street in Union Square. “I love being on a side street. It gives us the ability to afford a bigger space while watching the movable feast that is New York walk by every day. ” Five years after the shop’s reopening, Ken invited his brother, Jim, to join him. “This is one of the true family businesses in Manhattan. ” The store, which carries both casual and formal attire from top designers, aims to make the shopping experience for men “as efficient and rewarding as possible. ” To this end, Ken and Jim scour the market, travel abroad, and attend numerous trade shows to find the best brands. “We try to provide our customers with that personal, small-town feel in the middle of the city, ” Jim said. Despite Rothman's more modern look and merchandise, the brothers strive to keep some core elements of their grandfather’s business alive, particularly by preserving his humble approach to owning a men’s retail store. As Harry used to say, “It’s not so serious what we do. We just sell pants for a living. ”
“My only connection to chess is through my son, ” confessed Noah Chasin, the unlikely leader of the Marshall Chess Club. Grandmaster Frank Marshall, a native New Yorker and longstanding U. S. Chess Champion, established the club as a haven for chess buffs. It relocated several times, beginning at Keens Steakhouse — featured in the first Walking Manhattan Sideways book — until it finally found its home on 10th Street in 1931. Perhaps the most famous chess club in the world, every champion has played a game here over the past century. “It’s essentially an obligation for all of the top players at some point. ” This is also where the illustrious Bobby Fischer rose to prominence. Fittingly, parts of the film Searching for Bobby Fischer were later filmed on the Marshall’s premises. Though some might be intimidated by the Marshall’s storied reputation, Noah emphasized that the atmosphere is more welcoming than one might expect. The club’s regular tournaments are typically a fifty-fifty split between its members and those who simply possess a love for the pastime. Noah’s own son started visiting the Marshall when he was only eight years old and has since spent years attending some of the largest competitions around the globe, including the Philadelphia World Open. Though certainly no chess disciple himself, Noah was a devoted father, and as his son participated in workshops, camps, and matches at the Marshall, Noah was recruited to represent the parents of other scholastic members on the club’s board. In 2016, he became the president and is now “neck-deep in the chess world, which I never could have imagined before. ” He is delighted to see players old and young, from New York and abroad, find their way to the Marshall. Better yet, he relishes the second-hand thrill of witnessing opponents face off over one of the club’s elegant boards. “It’s not the trajectory I would have imagined as a parent, but it’s been such a spectacular one. ”
Peter Glassman was the kind of child who would move books back into their rightful places while browsing bookstores. Hooked on reading before the second grade, by age twelve he had “read his parents’ home dry. ” Pegged as a bookworm by his friends and family, for his Bar Mitzvah he received over a dozen bookstore gift certificates. Aged fourteen, he applied for a position at a local bookshop but was turned away for being too young. A year later, he was finally able to land a job at a different bookstore, quickly becoming the buyer for its science fiction section. After spending just a year at Brown University, Peter moved to New York and began taking acting lessons. One day, his acting coach said, “If you're going to be an actor, it should be the only thing in life that makes you happy. If anything else in life brings you more joy, then you should do that. ” It was at this moment that Peter realized, “Books are my greatest joy. ”Soon after this epiphany, Peter began collecting antiquarian books, acquiring enough stock to sell. Originally, he thought he would rent space in a basement and have a mail-order business, but then he discovered a humble 200-square-foot location at 444 Hudson Street. With the help of a few friends, Peter cleaned it up, built some book-cases, and went to a wholesale book company to fill the last four shelves with a selection of his favorite titles, including The Cricket in Times Square, A Wrinkle in Time, The Phantom Tollbooth, The Snowy Day, and Where the Wild Things Are. The fervent reader was only twenty years old when he opened Books of Wonder. In 1982, Books of Wonder opened a second store nearby, tripling in size. Stocked with mostly new books, he also offered a selection of old and rare titles. In 1986, he relocated to an even larger space on 18th Street and Seventh Avenue after he learned that Barney's was opening a “fancy” store nearby. He believed that this would attract more families to the neighborhood. He was correct. Peter soon decided that it was not necessary to pay avenue prices. Instead, he could open on a side street. In 1996, Books of Wonder settled on 18th Street, where he hosted readings by J. K. Rowling, Maurice Sendak, and every other larger-than-life name in children's literature. In 2017, Peter enriched the Upper West Side with his second location on West 84th Street. Of the many attractions at Books of Wonder, Peter is most known for his selection of The Wizard of Oz. He was mesmerized as a preteen when he first devoured L. Frank Baum’s series, and it was a copy of The Magic of Oz spotted at the Strand bookstore — with its beautiful colored plates — that inspired him to restore the series to its former glory. Together with Harper Collins, he printed all fifteen Oz books with their original illustrations under Books of Wonder Classics, something never done before. For some forty years, Books of Wonder has been a space where many children have become avid readers, and Peter is always touched when parents remind him that his store also turned them into devoted readers a generation before.
PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT“Flowers bring the innermost smiles out of people, this little moment of awe and wonderment. That’s what I try to give, ” said Bella Meyer, who runs fleursBELLA, an Edenic oasis on 11th Street. As the granddaughter of revered artist Marc Chagall, flowers have long been a part of Bella’s life. Chagall is known for his modernist depictions of vibrant blooms, and he always had a bouquet in his studio while he worked to remind him of the chemistry of colors. Bella, too, shared his passion for natural beauty. She initially meant to follow in the footsteps of her father, a “formidable art historian” and museum director in Switzerland. Bella was researching and writing her PhD in medieval art history while teaching at a university in Paris when she eventually gravitated toward other creative pursuits. She found herself spending more time decorating spaces, painting, and making puppets, masks, and theater costumes. Like her grandfather before her, “I wanted to color the whole world around me and beautify it, ” Bella shared, albeit through different mediums. When seeking a way to express her joy at a friend’s marriage, she took it upon herself to build a chuppah (a wedding canopy) out of flowers and birch branches. The project was an epiphany for Bella. “I was intrigued by the symbolism of the decor. To create meaningful things and spaces, I realized I needed flowers. ” She made arrangements for several events before deciding to open fleursBELLA as a retail business some twenty years later. She envisioned the studio as one “where people could just walk in and find a moment of peace. ” The space was designed to be deeply personal, and she brought in items from her childhood in France to achieve this. The bathtub that her mother bathed her in as a baby is now used to wash the daily flower deliveries, and the family’s old bookshelves are lined up like sentinels along the walls. “These things hold all the warmth of the best parts of my home and my mother, ” Bella believes, and they lend to the shop’s special atmosphere. Above all, fleursBELLA acts as a creative outlet, allowing Bella to convey her philosophy on life and beauty through the blooms she sells. Visitors are greeted by a serene woman made of moss, with foliage climbing the walls and flowers adorning every surface — entering the wild, wonderful shop feels like a sudden departure from the city. As Bella aptly describes it, fleursBELLA is “the perfect hidden place” for someone to get lost in.
I do try very hard whenever I am out for a meal to frequent the side street restaurants, but I cannot deny that I have eaten at Peacefood Cafe on the UWS often, as it is one of my favorite vegan spots. The atmosphere is as relaxed and informal as one can get in Manhattan. The food is consistently excellent and inventive. I love their soups, sandwiches, desserts and muffins. One of my sisters-in-law has terrible food allergies, and whenever she comes to the city, this is her first stop. She loads up on whatever home-baked goods they have on the counter that day. Needless to say, I am thrilled that there is also a location downtown on a side street. I recommend to anyone, vegetarian or not, to go and enjoy a meal there, as this location is equally as wonderful. | <urn:uuid:5ebf7a9a-d7d9-45e0-85c3-5ebe76239bc6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sideways.nyc/discover/vUs27safe6y69MTddyO3c/breads-bakery | 2024-04-21T20:06:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.977171 | 5,501 |
At the start of the 20th century, Grand Rapids’ Wealthy-Jefferson neighborhood was a thriving urban place. But by 2002, it had fallen into decay and disrepair. Its population had declined from 4,744 people in 1912 to just 946. The number of retail businesses had fallen from 43 in 1950 to just two: a liquor store and a tire store.
The Wealthy-Jefferson Development Initiative is reversing that trend. Empty lots and rundown buildings are being transformed into new homes, shops, cafés, and restaurants. To prepare the plan, the Inner City Christian Federation, a nonprofit community developer, engaged a design team led by Thursday Architects. Siegman and Associates led the transportation planning component of the project, designing streets, recommending bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements, and setting parking standards.
The plan has helped the neighborhood spring back to life. Wealthy Street, the district’s East-West commercial spine, has been completely rebuilt. In 1959, the street had been widened into a bleak, high-speed, five-lane arterial that locals described as a “drag strip”. Motorists routinely hit 50 mph. Today, two low-speed roundabouts act as gateways to the neighborhood, calming traffic and eliminating speeding. Two excess vehicle lanes have been replaced by wider sidewalks, trees, brick parkways, a landscaped median, and safer crossings. The renewed streetscape supports a new bus rapid transit line.
Nearby, Piazza Secchia, a newly expanded plaza, provides a gracious front door and play space for a high school and a cathedral.
To guarantee pedestrian-friendly buildings, the plan includes a Traditional Neighborhood Development ordinance and architecture code. The ordinance has reduced minimum parking regulations to levels more appropriate to a mixed-use urban neighborhood, helping spark new investment. Three to four story mixed-use buildings, with offices and residences over retail, now line Wealthy Street. Within the neighborhood, affordable apartments and townhomes front onto a new park. A new school, University Preparatory Academy, has also been completed. The neighborhood, once again, is becoming a tightly-woven, close-knit urban fabric.
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Bing offers Wikipedia search
Bing.com, the Microsoft search engine, is offering "Bing Reference", a way to search "enhanced Wikipedia articles" (available under "more" from the main page of Bing). The "Reference" page initially displays a Wikipedia article corresponding to the search engine's daily wallpaper. From the reference page, users can then search pages from Wikipedia and from Freebase, which is a large collaborative knowledge base.
Natural-language searches done on the "Reference" page generate a page of thumbnailed results. Any available results from Freebase will display first, and Wikipedia articles with excerpts display below these. The Wikipedia search is based on a locally hosted copy of the article database.
If the search is for a common term that has Freebase pages in multiple categories associated with it, these pages will display as tabs across the top of the search results. For example, a search for "ship" nets Freebase pages labeled "Ship; Computer game; DS9 episode; Gifted education; Novel; Comics; 2002 film."
When you click to view a full Wikipedia article, the enhancements offered include a "preview" link that displays when you hover over hyperlinks, similar to the Popups extension first developed by user:Lupin; an "article outline" box on the right-hand side that links to the sections of the article, similar to the Babaco usability experimental feature (see last issue); and a "highlighter" tool, which lets you to highlight a sentence or paragraph of an article with the mouse, then auto-generates a unique URL for that section which can be copied or saved. Additionally, a link to display thumbnails of all images in the article is provided.
Categories (including hidden maintenance categories) and cleanup tags are displayed for each article, and links to the history and original article are provided. A license notice at the end of each article states "All Wikipedia content is licensed under the GNU Free Document License or the Creative Commons CC-BY-SA license or is otherwise used here in compliance with the Copyright Act," with locally hosted copies of each license linked.
At the bottom of the search results, a section entitled "Factz from Wikipedia" displays semantic links based on text-mining of Wikipedia articles. For instance, the same search for 'ship' tells us that ships "carry: crew, raids, amount, trifles, include, merchandise, points, caps, cannon; make: raids, voyage, collision, salute, stops, pass, landfall, passage and New Amsterdam; enter: ports, Mediterranean, orbit, Bay, world and Abkhazia," and much more. Each word links to the snippet of article from which the association is drawn. Whether this feature makes much sense seems to depend on the term chosen.
The Reference page features, including the semantic search, were developed by the Powerset team at Bing. Powerset was acquired by Microsoft last year.
Microsoft, which once experimented with allowing user editing on its own Encarta encyclopedia, has used Wikipedia content for its search portals before, notably as part of Live Search Health, now itself a part of Bing. | <urn:uuid:1d48ddac-9dda-4b6a-9c0e-9926eea36064> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://signpost.news/2009-10-12/Bing_search | 2024-04-21T21:56:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.894718 | 645 |
Among the plethora of content creators for The Sims community, Standardheld (a.k.a LadyFu) has definitely stood out with her light-hearted and creative presentations! Naming these “Fan Made Stuff Packs”, these jam-packed recolor collections include a variety of male, female, children CAS items and can include over hundreds of swatch recolors. It is an ideal addition to the Simmer that loves the clothing of The Sims 4 but simply wants some new ways to mix and match their outfit’s colors.
Standarrdheld started creating custom content with The Sims 2 but only for her personal use. She created only a few pieces of clothing and a rug, but that was it! It wasn’t until The Sims 4 that she began to delve into some of the more complex recoloring options. “There was so much custom content from the community out there, but I didn’t like all the colors.” Using the Sims 4 Studio tool, she discovered she could easily remove swatches and add more. “When I found out, I decided I could do my own custom content too! So I started and sharing something with other passionate Sims 4 players is a wonderful thing.”
Out of all of her creations, Standardheld had difficulty choosing her favorites. Finally, she rested on the glitter top from the “Flirty Skirty” pack. It took her a lot of effort to create the effect of the shirt but managing to get it just right was truly rewarding.
Another highlight included the “Pyjama Party” clothing pack. It was her first fan made stuff pack and holds a special place in her heart. Standardheld feels that the children are just too adorable in their sleepwear. She is also an advocate of the return of toddlers stating “I hope EA give us toddlers. I want to create some toddler clothes!”
But Standardheld doesn’t only create fan made stuff packs! One piece she notes on is the Blazer Metallic Shirt that gave her a decent amount of trouble as she tried to remove the shiny deco. However, the end result was a proud success and accomplishment that Standardheld could learn from for future use.
Her night shirt recolor of Sentate’s Fran Dress was yet another highlight of her creations. Standardheld had been searching for a mesh that would fit her idea of a recolor perfectly. She hoped to create a nightshirt for ladies to wear comfortable as pajamas just like she loves to do too. “Thanks goes to Sentate for permission to recolor this sweet masterpiece.”
So what was the one piece that gave her the most trouble? “It doesn’t look like trouble, but … oh I hated my brain for the idea to make the sexy shoulder sweater some striped swatches!” Standardheld goes on to explain that it was very hard and took so much time, sweat, and tears to try to match up the detail and lines of the sweater just right so that it didn’t look bad. “I don’t like the result that much to be especially proud.” she admits. “There are many more creators in The Sims community that can make this better.
But failure, compromise, and learning is all just part of the procedure! For Simmers that are interested in making their own custom content either for personal use or sharing, Standarheld feels passionate that they should try their best and create it as if they are the only ones that want to use it. Making the objects with love and detail are some of the most important parts of creating custom content. “Curious people should give it a try… and a second, third, and many more!”
Her proudest moment as a content creator? “Easy question!” she exclaims. Standardheld finds great joy when her creations are in use. She feels that other people enjoying her content and sharing it with others is the best source of gratitude and motivation that any content creator could receive.
To learn more about Standardheld and her creations, visit her Tumblr! | <urn:uuid:991f4b98-3df3-4498-a137-6f18a3e36891> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://simsvip.com/2015/11/20/custom-showcase-fan-made-stuff-packs/ | 2024-04-21T21:50:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.973432 | 853 |
Adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, a recent study has found. The study also suggests that while drug and alcohol use among adolescents draws more attention, antisocial behaviour, including rule-breaking tendencies, may be a more powerful predictor of early mortality.
Lead author Richard Border said, “This research makes it clear that youth identified with conduct problems are at extreme risk for premature mortality, beyond that which can be explained by substance use problems, and in critical need of greater resources.”
For the study, Border and his colleagues looked at death rates among 1,463 adolescents who had been arrested or referred to counselling for substance use problems. They also followed 1,399 of their siblings and a control group of 904 adolescents of similar age and demographic background.
The researchers decided to do the study after while following up with subjects from the ongoing Genetics of Antisocial Drug Dependence study launched in 1993, they made a troubling discovery: Several had already died. They used mortality data from the National Death Index to determine how many. Substance-related deaths were the most common, along with traffic-related deaths, suicides and deaths resulting from assaults. Co-author John Hewitt said, “To see detailed, hard data from a cohort of adolescents, makes tangible the dangers that these youth are facing as they go into adulthood.”
When the researchers further analysed the data, they were surprised to discover that while both conduct disorder and substance use severity was associated with increased mortality risk, conduct disorder was a more powerful independent risk factor. As the study focused on youth whose conduct was serious enough they had been arrested or referred to therapy, it’s uncertain to what degree the findings apply to the broader population. The full findings are present in the journal Addiction. | <urn:uuid:25853be7-7525-47a4-886e-ed13ade89a6c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sinfras.com/teenagers-substance-abuse-likely-die-prematurely-peers/ | 2024-04-21T21:20:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.975392 | 371 |
QuickBizSites News & Updates
Saturday, August 20 2011
- drop down menu to switch between groups
- Popup account edit window
- Updated user accounts UI with new user accounts tab and quick drop down menu for switching the group view.
- New option to send an email from the user account page.
- Updated UI for selecting group membership
- 30+ new mailing list templates
- Updated mailing list UI
- Option to set the mailing list tracking code
- Set the "email from" name
- Social networking links in templates
- Updated form builder UI to make it easier to enable the contact DB and mailing list signup options.
- The view/edit tab drop down menu now includes links to the settings pages.
- Message board no longer requires capcha when you are logged in.
- Displayable user name for message board when user accounts/login required to post messages.
- Updated mobile/browser detection for stats and mobile pages.
- The drop down tab menu for edit site now includes direct links to all of the settings pages.
- Calendar uses timezone offset.
- Site page search now includes blog posts and HTML pages.
- Send tweet from a blog post
- Google +1 button
- LinkedIn button
- More display options for social networking links
- H1, H2, H3 tags added to the style menu
- Updated blog manager UI
- New option to save a blog post as a draft
- Option to enable facebook comments for your blog
- Send a tweet about a blog post from the blog manager
- Next/prev links at bottom of blog page to easily view older posts
Basic traffic stats
- Basic traffic stats are now maintained for up to 3 years (this will only include stats collected after the update is installed)
- New option to reset all your traffic stats
- New option to reset your traffic stats referrers/search engines/keywords
- Stats have been updated to be tracked in the site owners local time based on their time zone setting
- NOTE: stats before this update will not reflect the correct timezone
- Ecommerce reports are now displayed in the users time zone (only applies to new orders completed after this update)
- For products that ship in their own box, you can now set the package dimensions
- New gateway (Moneris for US merchants) | <urn:uuid:4174e95a-fc21-4745-ac07-cbda980019e3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sites.quickbizsites.com/main/news___updates/view/424/system_update___version_4_19 | 2024-04-21T19:56:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.829999 | 490 |
Today at 1 pm What’s On Tap is live on 99.9 FM, 1240 am, and SNJ Today talking beer with hosts Gary Monterosso and Tara Nurin. Gary and Tara are nationally known beer personalities and bring a unique perspective to the national and local beer scene. The show is chock full of great nationally known guests as well as your favorite local brewers. What’s On Tap is one of the small few of terrestrial radio shows dedicated to beer and we are lucky enough to have it in our backyard.
Here are a few ways to listen:
Listen Live on 99.9 FM or 1240 AM via radio
Download the SNJ Today app via iTunes or The Google Play Store
I will also be making a guest appearance on today’s show. Let us know in the comments if there is anything you would like to see me discuss on the show! Cheers! | <urn:uuid:508d759d-8cd3-42e7-907d-d841077d526d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sjbeerscene.com/new-live-whats-on-tap-radio-show-today-from-1-2-pm-followed-by-whats-on-tap-last-call-on-facebook-live/ | 2024-04-21T21:31:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.955698 | 188 |
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Hail, mighty Jarl! Join the ranks of Heroes of Valhalla - an extraordinary blend of Tower Defense, Strategy, Role-Playing, and City Building genres that will take you back to the feudal era of medieval Europe. Build your Viking village and prosper amidst the brazen medieval warriors, explore the horizons, and plunder your enemies to become the greatest Jarl in the north.
In the beginning, start from a humble village situated on the Kattegat coast and fortify it against the opposition. Begin your conquest as you train your soldiers, turn them into heroes, and set sail on expeditions to expand your territories. Upgrade your stronghold and fend off the enemies that dare to invade from rival Norse clans and other kingdoms like English, French, and Germanic.
In Heroes of Valhalla, build your own Viking town; meticulously plan and erect defenses that are sure to leave invaders daunted. Encounter over 300 waves of opponents, including colossal enemy heroes determined to test your defenses and establish superior alliances. Don't shy away from boldly raiding +100 cities, stealing their riches, and looting in this Viking world.
As you advance in-game, collect over 30 heroes and upgrade them; unleash more than 25 heroic abilities to shift battles in your favor. Open chests and acquire bountiful rewards to tremble the enemies approaching your gates. However, the ultimate prize lies in the glory of Valhalla, and it's up to you to achieve it. | <urn:uuid:ac9e4195-adf8-45ec-9d48-12eb41348624> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://skich.app/games/heroes-of-valhalla | 2024-04-21T20:53:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.912789 | 296 |
Desert Raider Slots
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Welcome to Smartbiz Design, your go-to resource for business and consumer services related to digital marketing. In this article, we will delve into 10 profitable small business ideas specifically tailored for the Christmas season. Whether you are an existing business owner looking to enhance your holiday offerings or an aspiring entrepreneur ready to tap into the festive market, we have got you covered. Let's dive in!
1. Customized Gift Baskets
Christmas is a time for thoughtful gift-giving, and customized gift baskets are in high demand. Design unique gift baskets catering to different themes such as gourmet food, spa essentials, or even pet goodies. Add a personalized touch, and market them online or through local partnerships with retailers.
2. Holiday Decorating Services
Transform homes and businesses into winter wonderlands with your holiday decorating expertise. Offer interior and exterior decorating services, including lighting, wreaths, and festive displays. Leverage social media platforms to showcase your previous work and attract potential clients.
3. Christmas Party Planning
Take the stress out of organizing Christmas parties for busy individuals and businesses. Offer full-service party planning, including venue selection, catering, entertainment, and theme creation. Highlight your attention to detail and ability to create unforgettable experiences.
4. Seasonal Home Cleaning
As the holiday season approaches, homeowners often seek assistance to ensure their homes are sparkling clean for festive gatherings. Provide specialized cleaning services such as deep carpet cleaning, window washing, and organizing services. Focus on delivering exceptional results and customer satisfaction.
5. Personalized Christmas Cards
Spread holiday cheer with personalized Christmas cards. Create unique designs and offer customizable options for individuals and businesses. Utilize social media platforms and email marketing to reach a wider audience and showcase your creativity.
6. Holiday Catering and Baking
Food plays a central role in Christmas celebrations. Tap into this market by offering holiday catering and baking services. Prepare delicious meals, finger foods, and desserts that families and businesses can enjoy without the stress of cooking themselves.
7. Christmas Light Installation
Not everyone has the time or expertise to put up their Christmas lights. Offer professional Christmas light installation services for residential and commercial properties. Ensure safety, attention to detail, and timely installations to attract loyal customers.
8. Seasonal Gift Wrapping
Add a touch of elegance to customers' gift-giving experience by offering seasonal gift wrapping services. Provide various wrapping options, including customized designs and high-quality materials. Promote your services through partnerships with local retailers and online platforms.
9. Christmas Tree Delivery and Setup
Make the process of finding and setting up a Christmas tree hassle-free for your customers. Offer tree delivery, installation, and even decorating services. Ensure prompt delivery, quality trees, and beautiful decorations to stand out in this competitive market.
10. Santa Claus for Hire
Add a magical touch to Christmas events by offering Santa Claus for hire services. Attend parties, corporate events, and community gatherings as Santa Claus, spreading joy and delivering memorable experiences. Advertise your services through online platforms and local event listings.
Christmas season brings forth numerous opportunities to capitalize on festive demand and cater to the needs of individuals and businesses. From customized gift baskets to Santa Claus for hire, the possibilities are endless. Smartbiz Design, your trusted digital marketing partner, hopes that these 10 profitable small business ideas for the Christmas season provide valuable insights and inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey. Remember, understanding your target audience, delivering excellent customer service, and leveraging online marketing strategies will greatly contribute to your success. Get ready to make this Christmas season one to remember! | <urn:uuid:c5a104e5-4a51-41c0-96dc-9d5be22c5d31> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://smartbizdesign.com/blog/web-stories/christmas-business-ideas | 2024-04-21T22:21:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.912107 | 732 |
Former rail yard and industrial site, image from the city of Milkwaulkee |
Ten years ago, the Menomonee Valley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was dead land.
Today, after many years of clever ideas, careful planning, and hard work, people are fishing in the Menomonee River — which runs right through the heart of Milwaukee. Commuters and recreational bicyclists are using the new bike paths. There’s a soccer field and even a canoe launch. The land hasn’t merely been cleaned of environmental hazards. It’s been transformed into a place where people want to spend their leisure time.
The Menomonee River Valley was once a Milwaukee industrial center, but all those industrial plants left behind large amounts of pollutants and toxins in the soil and river. It was one of the area’s most notorious brownfields. In 1998, public meetings, design charettes, and collaboration among many organizations that work in and around the valley coalesced into a plan to rehabilitate the Menomonee Valley. After years of inspecting the land, which had been laying fallow and undeveloped, the city bought the land in 2003 and began the rehabilitation process.
The Menomonee Valley revitalization was an enormous undertaking, requiring careful oversight from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to deal with the many challenges that arise with working with former industrial land — like the careful demolition of a wastewater treatment center and six miles of sewers that led there, and building stormwater management facilities for the new business center.
When it came time to clean up an old former rail yard, they made a horrifying discovery: the area had 4 feet of oil on top of the groundwater table.
“We attempted to recover the area by pumping it out of the ground, but this was very inefficient. We needed to do something else,” said Dave Misky, who heads the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM), which oversees real estate and over 100 properties within the brownfields program. “ The Department of Natural Resources said we could leave it there, as long as we put an interceptor trench there in case the oil wants to move at a later date, because the oil had already been degrading there for 40 years.”
Similarly, when the RACM found an unexpected stash of asbestos, they decided on an innovative solution: instead of paying millions of dollars to remove it to a landfill, where it would simply be buried, they let it onsite, covered it, and made it part of a green space.
To take the area out of the floodplain — the Menomonee River Valley used to be a marshland — they had already planned to build up the soil an average of 8 feet. “We were able to take on 70,000 yards of dirt from nearby road construction project to build the site up and to cover contaminants,” said Misky. “We saved the state millions of dollars on the road construction project, and saved us money since we only needed one source for the dirt.”
Currently, six companies employing over 700 people have relocated to Valley’s business park. The site has transformed into a center for jobs, beauty, and recreation. The Menomonee River Valley is no longer an eyesore or an environmental problem spot – it’s an asset to the whole city.
And yet another brownfields success story. | <urn:uuid:1904b26a-2cc5-42cb-9dec-0ca80f1fc817> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://smartgrowthamerica.org/award-winning-brownfields-project-created-vibrant-green-space-jobs-center/ | 2024-04-21T21:54:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.963992 | 708 |
Saturday 01 August 2020 21:00
August sees the SNFCC’s Great Lawn flooded by cartoon heroes that have been loved by all ages, inspired by classic fairy tales, comic books passed on from generation to generation, or figments of the imagination of great animators, who have created worlds and situations of timeless value and meaning.
Program Coordinator: Ilias Frangoulis
Hotel Transylvania (2012): Plot
Count Dracula is the owner of a resort where the world’s monsters can take a rest, away from human civilization and annoying people. The “tranquil” atmosphere is disturbed when the hotel is unexpectedly visited by a young human tourist, who falls in love with the… 118-year-old (but with an 18-year-old aspect) daughter of the host. The most classic monster-like heroes of literature and cinema become childlike cute in their animated version, in a film that became a box office success worldwide and was followed by two sequels, in 2015 and 2018.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky Dubbed in Greek
Saturday 01/08 | 21.00
*Viewers are advised to bring mosquito-repellent, as well as a throw or blanket to spread on the ground.
Entry is free.
For your own safety and in compliance with the measures for maintaining distances as defined by the Hellenic National Public Health Organization, we have designed a special layout at the Great Lawn, with signs indicating the spots where groups and families of up to 4 people may sit.
There will be no waiting list. In the event that full capacity is reached, no new visitors will be admitted to the Great Lawn. | <urn:uuid:9e6d923e-eb12-429a-834f-f6137377fce1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://snfcc.org/en/events/park-your-cinema-kids-hotel-transylvania-2012/7516 | 2024-04-21T20:00:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.960355 | 347 |
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Veg Spring Rolls (4 pcs)
Deep fried fillo pastry stuffed with spiced cabbage.
Crumb Fried Prawns (5 pcs)
Crumbed Fried Shrimps with a unique flavour of garlic.
Golden Fried Prawns (5 pcs)
Battered fried Prawns
Drums of Heaven (4 pcs)
Chicken wings marinated with exotic chinese herbs and deep fried.
Chicken Manchow Soup
Chicken soup flavoured with soya & giner served with fried Noodle on top.
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
Creamy chicken soup simmered with sweet corn.
Chicken Hot & Hour Soup
Spicy and sour chicken soup with as very unique flavour of ginger.
Veg Noodle Soup
Vegetable broth lightly seasoned, serve with vegetables & mushroom.
Seafood Noodle Soup
Seafood broth lightly seasoned, serve with seafoods & vegetables.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken broth lightly seasoned, serve with chicken chunks & vegetables.
Beef Noodle Soup
Beef broth lightly seasoned, serve with beef & vegetables.
Assorted Dim Sum (6 pcs)
6 pcs assorted steamed dimsum (2 pcs Veg + 2 pcs Chicken + 2 pcs Prawn) served with sauce
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WoodWorks Sells Out Its First Construction Management Training Workshop The AWC’s Engagement of Fire Services Yields Positive Results Think Wood Mobile Tour Stops at Arkansas Universities Think Wood Launches New and Refreshed Courses for Building ProfessionalsINDUSTRY NEWS
FPL Invents DIY Wood Tornado Shelters Walmart Chooses CLT for New Home Office Adohi Hall Continues to Make Architectural Waves New Open-Access Tool Enables Quick, Accurate Calculations of Embodied Carbon in Building Materials California Firms Consider CLT to Meet New Seismic RegulationsINSIGHTS ON THE COMPETITION
Bill Gates Investing in Low-Carbon Building ConstructionProgram Updates
WoodWorks Sells Out Its First Construction Management Training Workshop
WoodWorks’ Mass Timber Construction Management Training Program got off to an exciting start with its inaugural workshop in Seattle. More than 100 construction professionals spent the day learning about topics such as risk analysis, design team interaction, and cost optimization, all aimed at helping them successfully bid and construct mass timber buildings. Interest in the workshop was so high that WoodWorks had to move it to a larger venue, which also sold out. The workshop has already resulted in two new project conversion leads.
WoodWorks developed the training program after observing that contractors who were unfamiliar with mass timber were adding unnecessary contingency and risk management costs to their bids, making wood products seem less competitive.
WoodWorks will continue to host workshops like these across the country in 2020. For more information, click here.
The AWC’s Engagement of Fire Services Yields Positive Results
Since its launch two years ago, an American Wood Council (AWC) program to engage fire service personnel in learning more about wood’s fire performance is paying dividends, both through the development of new allies and via a marked decline in the frequency of negative comments about wood following fires in wood buildings. The AWC launched this program in response to the concrete industry’s ongoing efforts to discredit wood-frame construction.
To date, the AWC team—which includes several former fire service leaders—has met with fire service members from 39 states to discuss common goals around fire safety and help members learn more about mass timber innovation and construction; formed a new Fire Service Advisory Council with seven national fire service leaders; and published education articles in targeted fire service magazines as well as the Construction Fire Safety Best Practices guide, which has been presented nationwide.
The AWC is committed to expanding and nurturing strong, open lines of communication between the wood products industry and fire services, and to standing together as trusted partners to address any issues with wood products should they arise.
Think Wood Mobile Tour Stops at Arkansas Universities
Following its launch in Washington, D.C., and a stop in Louisville, Kentucky, the Think Wood Mobile Tour headed to the great state of Arkansas in November for multiday stops at the University of Arkansas’ Fayetteville and Monticello campuses. Think Wood estimates that over 4,000 people visited the exhibit during its stay, including students and faculty from the school’s forestry, architecture, and engineering programs.
Interest and enthusiasm for mass timber were high, with many students gravitating to it as a sustainable solution, including those who currently live in the Fayetteville campus’s Adohi Hall, the nation’s first large-scale mass timber residence hall.
After these successful visits, the Think Wood staff stressed adding as many college and university stops as possible to connect with the next generation of building professionals, particularly in states where the timber industry is currently underutilized.
Think Wood Launches New and Refreshed Courses for Building Professionals
FPL Invents DIY Wood Tornado Shelters
The United States experiences more than 1,000 tornadoes annually, more than any other country worldwide. These storms cause billions of dollars in damage and kill 60 people each year on average.
Researchers at the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) have developed an 8′x8′ residential tornado shelter made of wood that meets industry safety standards and can be built into an existing home using readily available materials and tools. FPL has partnered with the Home Innovation Research Labs to produce outreach and instructional guides and videos to support homeowners in appropriately siting, designing, and building the shelter.
Access these resource materials and videos here.
Walmart Chooses CLT for New Home Office
Retail giant Walmart has given sustainability priority in its plans for a new Home Office project in Bentonville, Arkansas, which will replace its existing patchwork of offices in more than 20 buildings across the city.
All structures making up the new 350-acre Home Office campus will be designed to create zero waste and operate with 100% renewable energy; many will be built using CLT manufactured in Arkansas. Walmart Executive Vice President Dan Bartlett expects that the campus will become the largest CLT project in the United States.
According to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, the project “will drive the economy in terms of the loggers and those that are producing the timber” and through “the preparation of the cross laminated timber. Those are going to be another set of jobs from this.”
The project’s first phase began in summer 2019, and the entire project is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
Adohi Hall Continues to Make Architectural Waves
Architectural Record joined the SLB and other media outlets in taking note of the University of Arkansas’ recently opened Adohi Hall. Adohi—named for the Cherokee word meaning “woods”—is a 200,000-square-foot, two-volume-timber complex, covering four acres and with the capacity to house 708 students.
Adohi was designed by Boston-based Leers Weinzapfel Associates in collaboration with Mackey Mitchell Architects, OLIN, and Modus Studio. According to Leers Weinzapfel Associates principal Tom Chung, “The mass timber design reimagines the traditional notion of campus housing as a building on a quad lawn,” instead channeling “a cabin in the woods, where building and landscape are woven together.” The design team specified sustainably sourced European spruce, pine, and fir trees for structural components, and it used local cypress for interior detailing as “an example of a new sustainable way of building our campuses.”
Read more about Adohi Hall here.
New Open-Access Tool Enables Quick, Accurate Calculations of Embodied Carbon in Building Materials
This year’s Greenbuild conference featured the formal launch of the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a free, open-access tool designed to empower users to learn how buildings and infrastructure can radically reduce embodied carbon.
Created by the Carbon Leadership Forum with inputs from nearly 50 industry leaders, EC3 allows for supply chain–specific analysis of embodied carbon data, using the first searchable and sortable database of U.S. and Canadian environmental product declarations (EPDs) for concrete, steel, wood, glass, aluminum, insulation, gypsum, carpet, and ceiling tiles. EC3 is also the first tool to create a consolidated, digital EPD form for viewing and analyzing the data. This will allow users to easily estimate upfront embodied carbon emissions associated with material production and construction processes, and make informed decisions to reduce embodied carbon within buildings.
Learn more about the tool here.
California Firms Consider CLT to Meet New Seismic Regulations
Analysts expect that recent changes to California’s building code relating to seismic requirements will force developers to take a closer and more frequent look at CLT and other lightweight, innovative construction methods. Particularly in light of the Bay Area’s high costs, CLT is a uniquely favorable option, thanks to its shortened construction schedules and reduced labor costs. As such, proponents see an opportunity for CLT to be an asset in increasing the Bay Area’s supply of multifamily housing.
Speaking about the code changes at the Bisnow’s NorCal multifamily conference, DCI Engineers Vice President Jeff Brink said, “For high-rises in the 12- to 24-story range, you could be looking at seismic force increases on the magnitude of 75% or 80% higher than what we’re currently designing for, which translates to a lot of potential added cost to the structure. . . . The best way you can mitigate the seismic impact on your building is to reduce its weight.”
Read more about the California building communities adoption of CLT here.
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Bill Gates Investing in Low-Carbon Building Construction
In his most recent Gates Notes blog, Microsoft founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates identifies the building sector as one of five areas where we must innovate if the world is to avoid climate disaster. Gates notes that as the global population rises, urban areas around the world are booming, meaning more and more building construction. By one estimate, the world will add 2 trillion square feet of buildings by 2060—the equivalent of putting up another New York City every month for the next 40 years.
Gates notes that innovations must occur regarding both building construction and operations. Regarding the former, he cites innovations underway at Boston Metal, which is developing a way to make zero-carbon steel using electricity instead of coal, and Carbon Cure, which has developed a method for injecting carbon dioxide into concrete. Gates himself has invested in both companies through Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Despite its renewable nature and ability to store carbon, mass timber is notably absent as a solution in Gates’ commentary.
Read Gates’ blog post here.
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In Metrostudy’s recent Q4 2019 housing market forecast, chief economist Mark Boud reiterated the prediction that U.S. economic growth will slow over the coming quarters in advance of a recession starting in late 2021/early 2022. Boud expects that the recession will be typified by mild to moderate job losses and reduced consumer spending but stressed that it will not be housing led. Rather, Boud expects that the national housing market will be buffered in part by significant, persisting undersupply.
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BLURRING THE COLOR LINE – SCREENING AND Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR CRYSTAL KWOK
What does it mean to be caught in between two worlds?
Following director Crystal Kwok’s personal journey of discovery, BLURRING THE COLOR LINE digs deep into how her grandmother’s family navigated life as neighborhood grocery store owners in the Black community of Augusta, Georgia during the Jim Crow era. The film weaves family anecdotes and neighborhood memories to open up critical conversations about liminal states & anti-Blackness in the Chinese community, and serves to disrupt racial narratives and bridge divides.
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Crystal Kwok is an award winning filmmaker who established her career in Hong Kong as an actress, writer, director, and talk show host. She won the audience choice awards at the 2000 Deauville Asian Film Festival for her debut feature length film, The Mistress. As a strong women’s advocate, her talk show, “Kwoktalk” broke boundaries in Hong Kong with conversations about women and sexuality. Kwok is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Hawaii in Performance Studies and a recipient of the prestigious East West Center Scholar awards.
Gina Marchetti, Professor, Department of Comparative Literature, School of Humanities, HKU
Staci Ford, Affiliated Associate Professor, Department of History and School of Modern Languages and Cultures, HKU
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Screening: 6:45 pm Hong Kong Time
Q&A: 8:15 pm Hong Kong Time
Venue: On Zoom
All are welcome. Please register and the link will be sent to you before the event.
The event is organised by the Faculty of Arts’ Committee on Gender Equality and Diversity (CGED) and the Department of Comparative Literature’s Center for the Study of Globalization and Cultures (CSGC), with the support of the Gender Studies Programme, School of Humanities, and the Women’s Studies Research Centre at the University of Hong Kong.
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As part of the ACT Government’s commitment to multiculturalism and high standards of education, there is supposed to be a LOTE (Language Other Than English) taught in every school in the ACT. German is one of the eight languages selected for teaching in the ACT. Usually a LOTE is taught for 40-60 minutes per week; sometimes more.
* Narrabundah College (Years 11 and 12)
* Telopea Park School is mainly French, but offers German as well
* Merici College (a years 7-12 Catholic College for girls) in Braddon
* Orana Steiner School in Weston
* Canberra Girls Grammar School in Deakin from Year 9 onwards.
* Canberra Grammar School from Years 8-12, with International Baccalaureate and HSC German offered in Year 12 (info accurate in 2017)
* Daramalan College (Catholic, co-ed school) from Years 7-12.
* Canberra Academy of Languages, offers high school and college level German. They offer a variety of languages even if your college/school doesn’t offer that language.
* Please let us know, if you know of other schools offering German in the ACT.
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Join our Parents & Friends group, working to establish a German Immersion Program in an ACT Primary School.
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A journey aboard the iconic Indian Pacific will whisk you between Perth, Adelaide and Sydney in comfort and style. With epic transcontinental crossings between the Indian and Pacific oceans, step onboard for an all-inclusive rail holiday you’ll never forget.
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If you remember anything about sex differences in biology lessons, it’s likely to be this: males mate as much as possible. They evolve horns to fight off competitors, and beautiful ornaments to win over females. Females, by contrast, focus their energies on choosing the single best male out of all those available. For males, it’s quantity that matters; for females, quality.
As Charles Darwin put it, the female, “with the rarest of exceptions, is less eager than the male”. Males work to “sedulously display their charms before the female”, who “requires to be courted”. This distinction between chaste females and indiscriminately horny males became a central principle of evolutionary theory for much of the 20th century.
Females — the sex defined by production of large gametes, and in most animal species the sex that either lays eggs or gives birth to young — have a physical limit on the rate at which they can produce offspring. Once you’re pregnant, you can’t get more pregnant by having sex again. Males, on the other hand, are not limited in the same way: if they manage to find two sexual partners instead of one, the maximum number of offspring they could have is doubled.
This binary is neat, has instinctive appeal, and has been enormously influential in the wider public imagination. Perhaps most overtly nowadays, it remains popular in the “manosphere”, where men lament that “Chads” are swimming in attention from “hypergamous” women while average Joes get ignored.
Except of course, like most tidy binaries, this one turns out to be an oversimplification. In her latest book, Bitch, zoologist Lucy Cooke addresses misconceptions about the role of females in the animal kingdom. One of the main takeaways is that the idea females are not naturally slutty is due for an update: today’s cougars “are leading sexually liberated lives, for the benefit of themselves and their family, with no shame attached”.
But why would they do this? Isn’t more than one baby daddy surplus to requirements? Though less obvious, there are evolutionary benefits to playing the field for females as well as for males. Having multiple fathers improves the genetic diversity of a female’s offspring, for instance, and provides insurance in case one is infertile. It can help you trade up in mates, too: if you’re “shacked up with Mr Average”, you might pay a visit to your “neighbour, Mr Fabulous, for some superior genes”.
Cooke tells us how anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy suggested as early as the 1970s that female philandering could serve a different purpose altogether: protecting offspring. One of the bleaker facts of life is that infanticide is a fairly common practice in our primate cousins, and the animal kingdom more widely, since it “forces the bereaved mother into oestrus, making her readily available for fertilisation” months or years ahead of schedule. Hrdy’s idea, inspired by her observations of Indian langur monkeys, was that by “confusing paternity”, mothers might secure protection, or at least benevolent tolerance, from males who think the baby might be theirs.
The assumption of female monogamy was so strong that for a long time observations to the contrary were written off as anomalies. The idea that female songbirds, for instance — the very symbol of marital bliss — might be sneaking off to find a bit on the side was seen as ludicrous. Perhaps these poor birds were being raped, or else there must be some kind of hormonal malfunction.
Eventually, in the 1990s, these assumptions were overturned, partly thanks to the fact that biologists could now determine paternity through DNA. The conclusion they reached was this: polyandry (that is, when a female mates with multiple males) is much more common, across the whole animal kingdom, than we had previously thought. Many species thought to be monogamous have “affairs” — and often, it is the females that actively seek out these liaisons.
This rewriting of evolutionary theory to include female promiscuity is, of course, catnip to any popular science writer of a feminist bent. As well as in Bitch, this tale features prominently in Angela Saini’s Inferior and Cordelia Fine’s Testosterone Rex — books sold as explicitly feminist reappraisals of scientific consensus. Other topics Cooke covers will appeal to the same audience, from the science of the female orgasm to the lady spiders who dominate in the bedroom by killing and eating their lovers (in response to which, males show counteradaptations “that would make even Christian Grey blush” — oral sex, bondage, and threesomes).
But what’s typically missing from these accounts is context. Because, although Cooke is right to refute the patriarchal falsehood that females only want monogamy, this doesn’t mean we should leap to the opposite conclusion that females seek as many mates as possible; or that there are no systematic differences between the sexual proclivities of females and males. Casual readers of Bitch will likely be left with both these impressions, though.
The benefits of polyandry to females are actually limited: one meta-analysis of 35 species found that overall, it had only a modest effect on the number of offspring produced, and no measurable effect on what proportion of offspring survived. Another meta-analysis, this time focusing on insects, suggests that you can have too much of a good thing: having multiple mates increased females’ fertility, but reduced their lifespan, leading the authors to conclude that the optimum number of mates was probably “intermediate”.
Rigid oversimplification though it may be, as a general rule of thumb Darwin was right: females are often “less eager than the male”, and this divergence can be explained by the different reproductive investments required by each sex. Reading Bitch, you’d be forgiven for thinking this theory was completely debunked, but in fact the logic remains sound, even if we’re now more familiar with the exceptions and caveats.
It’s tempting, if you believe men and women should be equal, to argue that this state of affairs is “natural”. But a key lesson of biology is that if you look closely at any blissful-seeming union, you will find an imperfect alliance, with each party driven by their own interests as well as shared goals. Conflict rages between sexual partners over when to mate, over how promiscuous each of them should be, and how much care each should devote to their shared offspring. The size of new-born mice, for instance, seems to result from a compromise between genes: the fathers’ encourage a developing foetus to grow larger by leaching energy from the mothers, while the mothers’ push them in the other direction.
Another result of conflict between the sexes is that, bluntly, forced and coerced mating is common in the animal kingdom; from insects, to the chickens I’ve spent the last four years studying, to our cousins the orangutans, where one researcher observed almost 90% of copulations to be forced. This is a result of the difference in “choosiness” between the sexes: if on average females are more “choosy” than males, then there will be many situations where they don’t want to mate but a male does.
Perhaps this is why feminist science writers tend to avoid studying conflict between the sexes, even though it has obvious implications for the feminist movement: in this field, there are some inconvenient truths. Popular discussions of sexual conflict and potential implications for human society come almost exclusively from older male biologists, who are predictably (and not always unfairly) accused of insensitivity or suspect motives; a prime example being the spectacularly controversial A Natural History of Rape by Randy Thornhill and Craig Palmer.
In Bitch, we do hear about the nasty and exploitative side of sexual selection, albeit briefly. Cooke’s account of Hrdy’s infanticidal langurs alerts us to the fact that not all female promiscuity follows a “girl power” narrative — it can be the result of something much darker. In her chapter on genital evolution, we learn that the bizarre vaginas of female ducks — which have “helical piping”, “opposing spirals and strange cul-de-sacs” — likely evolved in response to the high rate of forced mating in these birds: their convoluted tracts seem to reduce the chance of fertilisation in such encounters and allow them some control over who fathers their offspring.
But despite the rest of the book being woven with — arguably premised upon — implicit or explicit anthropomorphisation, any such speculations in this case are quickly headed off by a footnote implying that to ask whether rape in human and non-human animals might be related phenomena is to “dangerously” suggest that “a rapist lives inside all human males”. Humans and animals are, in this case, completely different beasts. “This is a very important distinction to make”. It feels as though there’s a lack of curiosity in this kind of popular science book for any aspects of the natural world that don’t fit into the story their audiences want to hear.
It’s no surprise that feminist biologists have little appetite for potentially pessimistic messages from nature. For a start, it’s pretty much the polar opposite of “sex positive”. It’s also at odds with the current trend within feminism to minimise, rather than emphasise, differences between the sexes.
And then, of course, it’s just depressing. Most of us are reluctant to accept fatalistic views of the world, which skate too close for comfort towards potentially disturbing implications for our own species. Readers of popular books on feminism are on average likely to be highly agreeable people, who value pleasantness and see the best in others. They are probably also “low decouplers”, who feel ethically uneasy with “separating is from ought“. According to Cooke, the idea that sexual violence is more than just a man-made aberration is “dangerous” — perhaps even morally repulsive to contemplate.
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Sharing is a fundamental social skill that is developed in childhood and lasts long into our lives. Not every child will have the same inclination to share, and that’s alright! No matter your child’s disposition, sharing can be taught. But what does healthy sharing look like? Here are some useful tips for helping children learn to share.
Show Respect and Empathy
At the root of sharing is respect. One must respect another person’s feelings, space, and belongings. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, at around three-and-a-half, children begin to understand the concept of sharing. (The groundwork for teaching children about sharing can be laid for children as young as two.)
Developmentally, toddlers process their own wants and needs ahead of the wants and needs of others. This often makes sharing a strenuous and anxiety-inducing free-for-all as no one wants to be left out or left behind. Empathize with your child and talk to them about being conscious of other people’s feelings to ensure everyone has a good time.
Model Positive Behaviors
One way children learn is through examples: watching your behaviors will set a foundation for the way they interact with others. Demonstrate effective, respectful communication for your child. For example, to your partner or parent, say, “Of course you can borrow my big cooking dish! Could you please return it to me by Tuesday?” Firsthand examples of polite communication as both a borrower and lender will underscore the importance of respect.
When you borrow an item from a friend or loved one, make sure to return it better than you found it: wash it, for example. And always say thank you!
By modeling positive behaviors, you will inspire your child’s own actions. Let your little copycat take note of the way you navigate lending to and borrowing from your partner, parents, neighbors, friends, etc. They will see it is nothing to worry over!
Establish Rules and Boundaries
Ground rules will make the process of sharing feel not so scary. Helping children feel secure in sharing situations will give them comfort in being both a borrower and a lender. Create a plan if there is a forthcoming playdate and your child doesn’t like to share a certain toy. Set the toy aside before the playdate and talk with your child about letting a friend take a turn with the toy.
Sharing is also an early form of establishing boundaries. Let your child know they are allowed to set “terms” on how they share. If your child is resistant to lending a sibling or peer their favorite teddy, show them it is okay to offer an alternative option. For instance, your child might say, “This stuffed animal is my favorite. Would you be okay with this one?” If the alternative is not desired, your child’s next step can be to say, “Okay, but I’d like to have my stuffed animal back in ten minutes [or a time they feel comfortable with].” Letting your child know that time limits and other ground rules are okay for sharing will help ease their anxieties; it will eventually become second nature.
When children feel anxious about sharing they may use mean words or brash actions, such as grabbing or bartering. Intervene immediately if you observe these behaviors in your child’s interactions with siblings or peers. Take a mindful moment with them to just breathe, resettle, and talk about the benefits of sharing with others.
Consume Good Content
Reading and consuming content that illustrates good sharing is another vital step in fostering this lifelong skill. At this age, looking to literary role models is a good step in presenting the idea of sharing to your little one! When you notice an example of good sharing in a film or TV show, point it out to your child. Having onscreen role models and strong media examples of sharing will give your child confidence in their own sharing experiences.
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Quick, easy, delicious treats to prepare with the family. Take a chance with these appetizers. They’ll be the hit of the party!
Evil eyes from mozzarella and olives Set the mozzarella balls on a place and dribble a little tomato sauce on them to look like blood. Next, add a black olive slice to finish the eye.
A graveyard of guacamole Whip up some homemade guacamole and serve it in small glasses or on a large tray. Stick nachos into it to look like gravestones. To finish it off, add cheese, meat or your favorite toppings.
Mummified garlic bread Prepare a mixture of extra-virgin olive oil, finely grated garlic and parsley. Spread the mixture on your choice of bread and bake it in the oven for a few minutes until the bread is crispy. Take any cheese you may have in the fridge and cut it into small strips. Melt them on top of the garlic bread to look like a mummy’s bandages. Delicious!
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Owning a caravan is an exhilarating experience that opens up a world of possibilities for travel and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned caravan enthusiast or a newbie in mobile homes, one thing is certain – regular maintenance is crucial to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of caravan parts maintenance, breaking down the essential parts that require your attention. From the chassis to the interior, we’ll explore the key components that keep your caravan rolling and your travels trouble-free.
The Chassis: The Foundation of Your Caravan
Inspecting the Frame
- Your caravan’s frame is its backbone, supporting the entire structure. Regular inspections are vital to identify any signs of rust, corrosion, or damage. Look for cracks, weld issues, or any weak spots that could compromise the integrity of the chassis. Addressing these issues promptly can prevent more extensive and costly repairs.
Tires and Wheels
- Your caravan’s tires are its literal connection to the road. Check the tire pressure regularly, ensuring it matches the manufacturer’s recommendations. Inspect the tread for wear and tear, and remember to assess the spare tire. Additionally, examine the wheel bearings and axles, lubricating them to prevent friction-related problems.
- A caravan’s brake system is crucial for safety on the road. Regularly check the brake pads, discs, and the hydraulic system. If you notice any unusual noises or decreased braking efficiency, it’s essential to have a professional inspect and service the brakes immediately.
The Exterior: Protecting Your Caravan from the Elements
Seals and Joints
- Caravans are exposed to various weather conditions, so checking and maintaining seals and joints regularly is essential. Inspect windows, doors, and roof seams for any signs of wear or damage. Replacing worn-out seals promptly can prevent water leaks and potential interior damage.
Exterior Cleaning and Waxing
- Regular cleaning and waxing keep your caravan looking sharp and protect it from the elements. Remove dirt, grime, and road debris to prevent paint damage and rust formation. Waxing provides extra protection against UV rays and helps maintain the caravan’s aesthetic appeal.
- Awnings are common in caravans, providing shade and comfort during your travels. Check for tears, mold, or mildew, and clean the awning regularly. Lubricate the moving parts, and if your awning is motorized, ensure that the electrical components are functioning correctly.
The Interior: Creating a Comfortable Living Space
- All appliances inside your caravan need regular attention, from the refrigerator to the stove and heating systems. Clean filters, inspect for gas leaks, and ensure electrical components function correctly. Regularly servicing these appliances will contribute to a comfortable and safe living environment.
- The plumbing system is another critical aspect of your caravan’s interior. Check for leaks, inspect hoses and connections, and flush the water tanks regularly. If your caravan has a toilet and shower, ensure the waste disposal system functions correctly, and use appropriate chemicals to maintain hygiene.
- Caravans rely on a robust electrical system to power various appliances and lighting. Regularly inspect the wiring, fuses, and outlets for any signs of wear or damage. Check the battery, charging system, and solar panels if applicable, ensuring they are in good working condition to avoid unexpected power failures during your travels.
Safety and Security: Ensuring a worry-free journey
Fire Safety Precautions
In addition to gas system inspections and the installation of smoke detectors, implement fire safety measures to enhance the security of your caravan further. Keep a fire extinguisher readily accessible and ensure that all passengers know its location and how to use it. Regularly check the extinguisher’s expiration date and replace it if necessary. Establish a fire escape plan with designated meeting points to ensure a coordinated and swift response in an emergency.
Emergency Contacts and Information
Maintain a comprehensive list of emergency contacts, including local authorities, medical facilities, and roadside assistance services. This information should be easily accessible to all occupants of the caravan. Familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures of the areas you plan to visit, and carry a well-stocked first aid kit. Being prepared for unforeseen circumstances contributes significantly to your journey’s overall safety and security.
Stay informed about the weather conditions in the regions you are traveling through. Be prepared for sudden changes in weather by carrying appropriate clothing, blankets, and emergency supplies. Monitor weather forecasts and plan your route accordingly to avoid adverse conditions. Additionally, secure outdoor items, such as awnings and camping equipment, to prevent damage during storms or strong winds.
Regular Maintenance Checks
Ensure your caravan undergoes regular maintenance checks to identify and address potential safety issues. This includes inspecting the vehicle’s braking system, tires, lights, and overall structural integrity. Regular maintenance not only enhances safety but also contributes to the longevity and reliability of your caravan.
Protect your investment and ensure peace of mind by maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage for your caravan. Verify that your policy includes coverage for accidents, theft, and damages. Familiarize yourself with the claim procedures and keep a copy of your insurance documents in a secure, easily accessible location within the caravan.
Responsible Camping Practices
Practice responsible camping to minimize environmental impact and promote a safe and enjoyable experience. Adhere to designated camping areas, follow fire safety guidelines, and dispose of waste responsibly. By respecting the environment and fellow travelers, you contribute to the overall safety and security of the caravan community.
By incorporating these additional measures into your safety and security considerations, you can create a comprehensive plan that ensures a worry-free and enjoyable journey in your caravan.
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So you’ve come down with a cold, but you’re days away from hopping on a plane and flying the friendly skies in an airtight metal tube. You know that if you get aboard and proceed to infect every last one of your fellow travelers you’ll be that asshole. So what do you do? For starters, read our gentleman’s guide to flying with a cold.
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Eugie picked up the tin washtub for the peas, unbolted the door with his free hand and kicked it open. Then, lifting the tub to his head, he went clomping down the back steps. Arnold followed, closing the door behind him. The sky was faintly grey, almost white. The mountains behind the farm made the sun climb a long way to show itself. Several miles to the south, where the range opened up, hung an orange mist, but the valley in which the farm lay was still cold and colourless. Eugie opened the gate to the yard and the boys passed between the barn and the row of chicken houses, their feet stirring up the carpet of brown feathers dropped by the moulting chickens. They paused before going down the slope to the lake. A fluky morning wind ran among the shocks of wheat that covered the slope. It sent a shimmer northward across the lake gently moving the rushes that formed an island in the centre. Killdeer, their white markings flashing, skimmed the water, crying their shrill, sweet cry. And there at the south end of the lake were four wild ducks, swimming out from the willows into open water. Arnold followed Eugie down the slope, stealing, as his brother did, from one shock of wheat to another. Eugie paused before climbing through the wire fence that divided the wheatfield from the marshy pasture around the lake. They were screened from the ducks by the willows along the lake’s edge. “If you hit your duck, you want me to go in after it?” Eugie said. “If you want,” Arnold said. Eugie lowered his eyelids, leaving slits of mocking blue. “You’d drown ‘fore you got to it, them legs of yours are so puny,” he said. He shoved the tub under the fence and, pressing down the centre wire, climbed through into the pasture. Arnold pressed down the bottom wire, thrust a leg through and leaned forward to bring the other leg after. His rifle caught on the wire and he jerked at it. The air was rocked by the sound of the shot. Feeling foolish, he lifted his face, baring it to an expected shower of derision from his brother. But Eugie did not turn around. Instead, from his crouching position, he fell to his knees and then pitched forward onto his face. The ducks rose up crying from the lake, cleared the mountain background and beat away northward across the pale sky. Arnold squatted beside bis brother. Eugie seemed to be climbing the earth, as if the earth ran up and down, and when he found he couldn’t scale it he lay still. “Eugie?” Then Arnold saw it, under the tendril of hair at the nape of the neck — a slow rising of bright blood. It had an obnoxious movement, like that of a parasite. “Hey, Eugie,” he said again. He was feeling the same discomfort he had felt when he had watched Eugie sleeping; his brother didn’t know that he was lying face down in the pasture. Again he said, “Hey, Eugie,” an anxious nudge in his voice. But Eugie was as still as the morning about them. Arnold set his rifle on the ground and stood up. He picked up the tub and, dragging it behind him, walked along by the willows to the garden fence and climbed through. He went down on his knees among the tangled vines. The pods were cold with the night, but his hands were strange to him, and not until some time had passed did he realize that the pods were numbing his fingers. He picked from the top of the vine first, then lifted the vine to look underneath for pods and then moved on to the next. It was a warmth on his back, like a large hand laid firmly there, that made him raise his head. Way up the slope the grey farmhouse was struck by the sun. While his head had been bent the land had grown bright around him. When he got up his legs were so stiff that he had to go down on his knees again to ease the pain. Then, walking sideways, he dragged the tub, half full of peas, up the slope. The kitchen was warm now; a fire was roaring in the stove with “Did you boys fill the tub?” his mother asked. “They ought of by now,” his father said. “They went out of the house an hour ago. Eugie woke me up comin’ down-stairs. I heard you shootin’ - did you get a duck?” “No,” Arnold said. They would want to know why Eugie wasn’t coming in for breakfast, he thought. “Eugie’s dead,” he told them. They stared at him. The pitch cracked in the stove. “You kids playin’ a joke?” his father asked. “Where’s Eugene?” his mother asked scoldingly. She wanted, Arnold knew, to see his eyes, and when he had glanced at her she put the bowl and spoon down on the stove and walked past him. His father stood up and went out the door after her. Nora followed them with little skipping steps, as if afraid to be left alone. Arnold went into the barn, down along the foddering passage past the cows waiting to be milked, and climbed into the loft. 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Business, tourism, and hospitality are the highest employment generators but they also demand quality man power. With this in mind, HTL International School of Hospitality, Tourism and Languages offers a series of study programs of Business, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Among the objectives of the school are: • To produce high-quality research, emphasizing both societal and industry needs. • To develop and offer post-graduate, bachelor’s degree, diploma and certificate programs independently and in collaboration with national and international institutions/organizations/industry. • To offer capacity-building training programs, on-the-job training programs, entrepreneurial development programs and management development programs for various levels, independently and in collaboration with national and international institutions/ organizations/ industry. All our programs were developed in consultation with experts from the tourism industry, industry associations, and academicians. All faculty members of the School are fully qualified and experienced in several businesses, marketing and tourism-related areas like business administration, digital marketing, hotel management, F&B, travel agent, tour operators, DMC, events production or sales and marketing. The school has four campuses: one of them is located in Barcelona, the second one in Valencia and the third one in Madrid city centers and the last one is Online. Madrid is the city of business tourism and new trends, Barcelona is the city of technology and digital innovation, Valencia is the most popular tourist destination for youth and family tourism. Our Online campus is open 365/24 is available for students all over the world allowing to choose your own intensity of study and do paid internships worldwide.
Masters Legal Cannabis Tourism Management
Nowadays, to attract new customers, your tourism agency has to propose something different and original. As more and more countries legalize the use of cannabis, more and more tourists are searching for cannabis based experiences.
This 1 academic year program serves to educate the professionals, able to create, manage, promote and conduct cannabis-based tours and activities.
This training has been specially devised to teach you all the information and skills you need to become a successful travel manager for cannabis-based tours and experiences. Instruction is in the form of lectures, learning objectives, case studies and questions of consideration, key ideas, activities, and individual assignments. The examination is in the form of continuous evaluation.
The main teaching language is English. This program will provide you theoretical, linguistic, and practical skills.
The study plan includes intensive foreign language study modules. Spanish is obligatory for non-Spanish speakers. If Spanish is your native language or you have a C1 level of it, you can choose to study French or Russian instead. After completion of the Language module, you have the possibility to take one of the official state exams of Spanish for Foreigners, DELE or SIELE, (or correspondent French or Russian state exams) of A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 levels. HTL International School is an accredited SIELE examination center of the Instituto Cervantes
Module I. Cannabis Tourism Management
• The World History of Cannabis
• Introduction to the Cannabis Industry
• Cannabis Tourism Activities
• Luxury/VIP Cannabis tourism
• Challenges to Cannabis Vacations
• Possession/Travel Laws
• Medical Use of Cannabinoids
• Initial steps: the Role of the business plan
• Human Resources and Employment
• The Practice of Pricing
• The Practice of Sales Promotion
• Customer Communication
Module II. Strategic Marketing
• Essence of Marketing
• The strategic marketing planning process
• Mission, value strategies, and market definition
• Internal analysis
• Customer analysis
• Industry analysis
• Competitors analysis
• SWOT analysis
• Corporate objectives and corporate strategies
• Marketing objectives and marketing strategies
• Product, price, place
• Marketing communication
• Organization and implementation of marketing
Module III. Foreign Language Intensive Course I (Spanish, French or Russian)
Official DELE exam of Spanish for Foreigners preparation module
General French or Russian Language test according to the initial entrance level
Module IV. Spanish/French/Russian Language for the Tourism Sector Module
Module V. Final Project
· Project design
· Research tools
· Personal reflection
· Appropriate questionnaire designs
· Conducting academic research, literature search, and review
· Developing a research question, hypothesis and methodology
Module VI: Internship
Official Exam of Spanish Language for Foreigners DELE or SIELE
French/Russian language exam
• Online application form
• Passport copy
• Study transcripts
• Study certificate
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• Admissions Interview
• Motivational letter
• Reference Letter
Requirements to get a Spanish student visa?
Before you schedule an appointment at the Spanish Embassy in your country there are a few documents you need to have ready. These visa preparation documents highly vary per nationality and sometimes even per state department of your country. See here a list of requirements that usually need to be presented.
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• Invitation and offer letter from a Spanish academic institution
• Visa fees paid
• Most of these documents need to be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator and legalized by the notary or Spanish authorities, depending on your country of origin.
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A creative publishing agency specializing in creating digital content to capture and engage the lifestyle and luxury audience. We offer a wide array of services, including copywriting and editing, graphic design, content creation and design. Our experienced professionals are dedicated to helping you create engaging, targeted, and compelling content.
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Studio Formidable – Experiential Marketing
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Our creative agency in Barcelona offers a wide range of services in order to create memorable experiences for our clients from all around the world.
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The season of Lent allows us to cultivate the three pillars of spiritual practice: fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. They work hand in hand with each other to give us a richer and fuller spiritual journey through Easter and the ordinary seasons of life.
Let me focus on almsgiving. The root of the word “alms” is from the Latin word, which means mercy and pity. Almsgiving is the act of donating money and goods or doing acts of charity towards our least fortunate sisters and brothers.
Almsgiving is an outward sign of Christian love for others. Generally, it involves some type of sacrifice on behalf of the giver to provide for the needs of the other.
Giving bears enormous returns and rewards. As St. Luke writes, your gift will return to you in full – pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap (Luke 6:38). Yes, there are rewards, but the opportunity of being able to give is already a reward. Giving says a lot about the giver. When you give, it means God abundantly blesses you with something to share. Giving is a precious opportunity to return our blessings to the Lord in thanksgiving for His enormous gifts to us.
Our lives are richer when we share. We experience tremendous joy every time we help others better their lives.
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Name of Post: TSSPDCL Junior Lineman JLM Recruitment 2023 Total 1553 Posts JLM Notification – TSSPDCL
Short Information: Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited TS Govt Recruitment has released Notification. Any
candidate who wants to appear in this recruitment and fulfill the
eligibility can apply Onile from 08 March 2023 to 28 March 2023.
Southern Power Distribution Company Of Telangana (SPDCT)
Formerly Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. Vacancy 2023
TSSPDCTL, NOTIFICATION No. 02/2023
- Starting date for Payment of Fee: 08/03/2023
- Starting date of submission of Online Application : 08/03/2023
- Last date for payment of Fee Online : 28/03/2023 (upto 05.00 pm)
- Last date for submission of Online Application : 28/03/2023 (upto 11.59pm)
- Downloading of Hall tickets from : 24/04/2023
- Date of examination : 30/04/2023
TSSPDCL Recruitment 2023 Application Fee
Application and Examination Fee: Each applicant must pay Rs.200/- (RUPEES TWO HUNDRED ONLY) towards Online Application Processing Fee. This apart, the applicants have to pay Rs.120/-(RUPEES ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONLY) towards Examination Fee. However, the Applicants belonging to SC/ST/BC Communities and applicants belonging to EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) are exempted from payment of examination fee.
Note: Applicants belonging to other States are not exempted from payment of Examination Fee.
TSSPDCL Vacancy 2023 Age Limit As On 01/01/2023
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age Relaxation (upper Age Limit)- As per Rules
TSSPDCL Eligibility Criterias 2023
- Must possess SSLC/SSC/10th Class.
- I.T.I. qualification in Electrical Trade/ Wireman
- or 2 years Intermediate Vocational course in Electrical Trade.
If there is any deviation from the above qualification for the above
post, the candidates shall produce the equivalency certificate from the
authority issuing the qualification certificate viz Secretary of the
Institute/Board for accepting his application. The Decision of TSSPDCL
on equivalency and relevant qualification shall be final.
TSSPDCL Vacancy 2023 Total : 1553 Posts
Name of the Post | LR | GR | Total |
Junior Lineman | 553 | 1000 | 1553 |
LR: Limited Recruitment; GR: General Recruitment.
How To Fill TSSPDCL Application Online Form 2023
HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT OF FEE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM:
Candidate has to visit the website http://tssouthernpower.cgg.gov.in to
view the detailed notification and User Guide. The prescribed fee
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While some may call it a “sour grape,” we think the tangy sour-yet-sweet flavor and scent of the gooseberry is just delicious. Add to that a sweet sweep of lilac, and we have a new berry scent you might just want to toss a coin at. Yeah, that’s a different character, we know, but this scent is for everyone who enjoys a yummy fruity-and-floral combination. There’s also just a hint of honey for some additional sweetness. If you’ve never heard of a gooseberry, you might be familiar with its cousin, the currant. But let’s be real, a gooseberry is way cooler than a currant, based on name alone. And who doesn’t love a gorgeous, purple lilac? We’ll take a garden full of both gooseberries and lilacs, please. That sounds heavenly. Where do we have to toss the coins to make this happen?
Scent Notes: Gooseberry and lilacs, and a touch of honey.
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How To Handle Every Dog Harness For Car Challenge With Ease Using These Tips
You will positively need to take your dog on automotive rides every now and then. As soon as again, we have a tremendous harness that mixes a simple design with durability and safety. The Solvit harness is incredibly easy. It appears to be like like a single, giant pad that presses towards your doggo’s chest and stomach. Nevertheless, that’s the fantastic thing about this product. The straightforward design permits your pet to snuggle up in the again seat, nevertheless it’s free enough to allow it to maneuver around a bit. It’s a perfect approach of permitting your pet to sit down within the car without being bored. However extra importantly, it tremendously reduces driver distraction. The harness has also been crash-examined with overwhelmingly positive results.
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What is Microsoft tenant domain?
When purchasing Microsoft products, a new customer shall have Microsoft tenant domain. In general, Microsoft tenant is the set of services assigned to your organization. Typically, this tenant is associated with one or more of your public DNS domain names and acts as a central and isolated container for different subscriptions and the licenses within them that you assign to user accounts.
For SaaS cloud offerings, the tenant is the regional location that houses the servers providing cloud services.
Azure PaaS services and virtual machine-based workloads hosted in Azure IaaS can have a tenancy in any Azure data center across the world. You specify the Azure datacenter, known as the location, when you create the Azure PaaS app or service or element of an IaaS workload.
An Azure AD tenant is a specific instance of Azure AD containing accounts and groups. Paid or trial subscriptions of Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365 include a free Azure AD tenant. This Azure AD tenant does not include other Azure services and is not the same as an Azure trial or paid subscription.
If a new tenant domain is needed, it can be created directly on the platform.
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I'm getting discontinuous shear forces in the analysis results of tapered sections.
When you offset the tapered section, if the offset of the transition section (tapered part) is applied to the upper (Center-Top) or lower (Center-Bottom) part, it causes the neutral axis to twist, resulting in discontinuous shear forces.
Let's examine an example
In the example, the red box represents the tapered section (transition section) offset to Center-Top, while the other parts are normal sections offset to Center-Center.
In this case, when you check the shear force distribution, you will notice discontinuities in the tapered section, as shown in your diagram.
To address this issue, you can use the [Change Local Axis of Tapered Section for Force/stress Calculation] in midas Civil.
midas Civil provides the ability to calculate member forces considering the inclined direction of the centroid when defining tapered sections.
You can do this by checking [Change Local Axis of Tapered Section for Force/stress Calculation] in the Analysis tab > Main Control group > Main Control Data.
This function allows the user to examine the member forces and stresses by changing the element coordinate system parallel to the offset line when a cross-sectional offset is applied to the top or bottom of the section, as shown in the image below.
This option can be useful when the user wants to get the result of the vertical member force parallel to the gravity direction of the section.
The image below shows the result of checking [Change Local Axis of Tapered Section for Force/stress Calculation] and requesting the result of the vertical member force parallel to the gravity direction of the section. The shear force diagram of the upper slab, which was previously represented as discontinuous, has been corrected so that the normal member forces and stresses can be examined. | <urn:uuid:150da2ec-9438-4153-9196-a7a19ba9c199> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://support.midasuser.com/hc/en-us/articles/19038585293209--Civil-Discontinuous-Shear-Force-Diagrams-in-the-Analysis-Results-of-Tapered-Sections | 2024-04-21T20:29:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.913607 | 390 |
In a webinar, you will watch a real-time video stream presentation by an Education Lab instructor. Participants ask questions via a chat section next to the video player. Only the instructor is seen and heard. You will not use your own device's camera or microphone.
Start times published on the Education Lab portal are UTC. Be sure to know your corresponding local time.
Ensure that you have a solid connection to the internet and join the webinar a few minutes before the scheduled start time. You can ask Education Lab technicians for assistance by clicking the Tech Support link beneath the video player on the course page.
If you cannot join the lesson at the scheduled time, a recording will remain on the course page, which you can view at your convenience. In addition, instructors will remain available to answer questions in the chat room for one week beyond the live lesson.
For some webinars, as posted, you will receive tasting samples before the lesson.
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The simulation will not start. Completed
The simulation will not start for several days.
The estimate is working fine, but when I press run, it stays in Identifying and does not start the simulation.
I have tried logging in on multiple PCs and the same problem is observed on all of them.
I have tried turning off the firewall, but this did not improve the problem.
What action should I take to correct the symptoms?
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The Color Palette is a function in which you can change the colors of several parts at once.
Where to find the Color Palette
How to set up
You can set it up from the Color Palette setup screen.
Name of palette
Enter palette name. The name will be used in the management screen just for the creator’s reference, so give it a name that is easy for you to understand.
Select the parts for changing color.
Add and setup palette colors
Add colors to the Color Palette.
The colors added here will appear in the image maker when selecting parts’ colors.
Assign color to parts
Assign part colors for each palette color.
The colors will appear for the part you have selected, so drag and drop them to the palette color.
When to use the Color Palette
Let’s say that you are making a Character Maker with a Front Hair Part and a Back Hair Part.
Without the Color Palette function, different colors could be applied to the Front Hair Part and the Back Hair Part (for example, black hair for the front, and blond hair for the back.)
If you want to keep the Front Hair Part and the Back Hair Part in the same color, the Color Palette function will be useful.
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Lately, it seems that everyone is asking me for my thoughts on what I think the government should do to “fix” the economy. How can we prevent a deeper economic contraction, or (heaven forbid) a depression? The underlying assumption in all these questions is the belief that something can be done.
My standard response to such queries never goes down well. Few people are thrilled to hear my theories on how economic cycles are driven by generational patterns, and that there really isn’t anything that can be done to either ameliorate this current economic contraction, or prevent such things from happening again in the future. I can understand this attitude of defiance. Human beings are resilient creatures at heart, and we have never been willing to accept “no” as an answer. No matter how bad circumstances get, with wars, famine, or disease, we persevere, making the best of things.
Further, it’s in our nature to re-make nature to suit our needs. Why accept the ravages of floods or drought if we can discover how to engineer dams to regulate water flows? Why accept living in the cold when we can build fires, and make warm clothes? If we can create cures for terrible diseases, and put a man on the moon, why can’t we structure the economic system in a way that will ensure no catastrophes will happen ever again? In our modern era, with technology being so endemic in everything from smart phones to home pregnancy tests, why should we put up with chaotic economic cycles?
There are things that man cannot do – things that are best left alone. Yes, we can cure many ailments, but there are still numerous diseases that defy the modern medicine. In fact, there are times where the intervention of man has been found to actually make things worse. Attempts to snuff out every smoldering ember we find in the wilderness can wind up leaving the entire forest more susceptible to catastrophic fires that would otherwise be limited in scope if small fires were allowed to burn on a regular basis. Building levees around rivers, and dredging, to prevent floods can actually prevent the natural replenishment of fertile soils and result in coastal erosion. Dams can kill off fish.
No every attempt of controlling the environment succeed, and some can actually make things worse.
So it is with economies. The attempts to control and manage economies only results in creating bigger messes. It’s quite possible that all the sophisticated economic stewardship by central bankers and finance ministers over the last 50 years has only served to prevent small brush files at the expense of setting the conditions for a cataclysm. Why then should we now be so eager to create new ways to ensure that the economy should never again see a road-bump?
Nevertheless, the rallying cry for economic intervention is deafening. It would be wrong for policy makers to just stand by and allow suffering to run unabated, the masses shout. You must do something! And “something” is exactly what the policy makers are doing. The US government alone has already spent, or pledged to spend, over $14 trillion in all manner of stimulus and bail-outs.
Sadly, even the technocrats, and economists, crafting all this government largesse openly admit they don’t really know what actions (if any) will actually help the economy.
What utter insanity! If they don’t know that the various spending, or stimulus, programs will help, then why do them? Doctors don’t give medicine unless they know it will help (that’s the theory at any rate), so why should governments and central banks behave differently?
No, there is nothing the governments can do to “fix” the economy, nor is there anything that can be done to ensure that depressions never again walk the Earth. Worse, the very attempts to prevent them will merely cause far more grief and hardship.
30 January 2009
22 January 2009
I have also built a slide deck, with numerous charts, to accompany the podcast.
There is also an episode of the Optimistic Bear internet radio show that offers a primer on deflation. If you want to participate in the community discussion about this subject you can join the Deflation Study Group on LinkedIn.
07 January 2009
It speaks volumes that oil prices have continued to decline in recent months EVEN as traders have been squirreling away vast quantities of the black stuff away into the bellies of ships plying the world's ocean lanes to nowhere. If prices are falling even with 50 million barrels taken off the market, then demand destruction must be awesome indeed. | <urn:uuid:f2ef475e-ab98-4900-9fa6-0b6204a2bc8a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://surkanstance.blogspot.com/2009/01/ | 2024-04-21T22:02:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.947943 | 951 |
The path toward being an artist can take many forms. For some it starts with nothing more than a number 2 pencil and plain sheet of paper. For others it may be a box of crayons, colored markers or a water color paint set. For 11-year-old Carlos Rodriguez, newly arrived to San Jose from Mexico in 1988, his path to being an artist was through creating graffiti on walls throughout San Jose in Latino neighborhoods that allowed spaces for public murals. Twenty three years later Rodriguez opens a studio called The Tracks, located south of downtown San Jose in the Spartan-Keyes Neighborhood, he and co-owner/founder Helene Ehrlich hope to create a space where other aspiring artists can learn and grow, a place where, as Rodriguez elaborates, “Artists can express their passion and create things people will enjoy, create things that people can like or hate at the same time.” “Graffiti helped me to make friends, I was no longer a stranger, I learned at an early age how powerful art was,” Rodiguez said. As a young artist and new immigrant, his work on graffiti murals served as a means to connect to other kids his ageand he soon found that other kids admired his work. In graffiti culture the railroad and boxcars are considered the ultimate canvas. That is where a graffiti artist can display his/her talent and showcase art that will eventually be seen throughout the state if not the entire country as the train travels across the landscape day and night. It becomes in essence a moving exhibit, thus his choice to name his studio The Tracks. But prior to opening The Tracks Rodriguez first cultivated his skills and developed his style, when at 18 years-old, he started spending time at MACLA Arte, a gallery serving the Latino community. He would then go on to work at a youth center in Mountain View where he began to teach art to other Latino youth, and he introduced art programs at the Alum Rock Counseling Center and worked for the City of San Jose’s gang prevention program. It was only a matter of time for his hunger to start his own business led him to opening a vinyl business and later a silk screening business which he still currently runs. Like most new business startups, it has not been easy but he learned that having a business is very liberating. “We still struggle as young artists but still we sell our art whether it’s murals, paintings, T-shirts, our own clothing line or photography services” he says. Today his company New Edge Creative Studios consists of T-shirt printing, design work, murals and photography by co-founder Ehrlich. She is a third generation photographer, has 15 years of experience as a photographer and credits a Kodak Instamatic camera she once had as a child, for her love of photography. When not working at their studio Ehrlich works as a teacher at ACE Charter school in San Jose where she takes pride in bringing art and culture to the classroom. She takes T-shirts designed by Rodriguez or other Latino artists bearing cultural images of Mexico like Dia de los Muertos or Zapata to share with the children in her classroom, one of many ways to teach art and history as well as instill pride in Latino culture. “Education is power!” Ehrlich adds, “I especially enjoy empowering young girls as artists and showing them that they can make a living as an artist. I want people to feel empowered, to live their dreams, to not be scared and I hope that Carlos and I can inspire others by what we are doing with a little blood, sweat and tears as working artists.” When asked what he wants to be remembered for Rodriguez added, “I want people to view me as a staple in the art community, that the San Jose art community grew because of what we are trying to do at The Tracks studio, that I want to inspire the City to have faith in our youth, not to demonize the graffiti artist, and that people walk away with a sense of what San Jose art is and represents.” The Tracks had a Grand Opening & Customer Appreciation on Thursday, Jan. 26th, from noon to 7pm which included a raffle, refreshments and prizes. The Tracks Studio is Located at The Citadel: 855 5th Street #407, San Jose, CA 95122 Feel free to contact Carlos Rodriguez and Helene Ehrlichvia email firstname.lastname@example.org with inquiries and to visit the studio. On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NECreativeServices?sk=info Written By Jose Posadas | Photos By Jose Posadas
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The Union government had announced a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme in June of 2021 wherein fuel companies might be required to sell fuel containing up to 20 per cent ethanol by 2023. Previously, the target was set for 2025, which was revised to 2023, indicating the government’s urgency to meet these targets.
Rising crude oil prices have inflated the oil-import bill, hastening the government’s decision to reduce its dependence on imported oil. For the first quarter of financial year 2022 (FY22), the fuel import bill totalled about $24.7 billion in the three months ended June 30, compared to $8.5 billion a year earlier, according to official data.
The bill has tripled despite the volume growth during the period being 15 per cent. With economic activities returning to normalcy and easing of Covid-related curbs, it is expected that oil prices will not go much lower.
The government has been providing incentives for private companies to set up ethanol production plants. State governments have also been asked to step in and encourage setting up of ethanol plants.
The multi-year sugar surpluses in India have prompted the move to sugar-based ethanol blending. Despite being a high cost producer, assured minimum selling prices, political support and subsidised resources have allowed India to emerge as the largest producer of sugarcane.
The high costs have induced the government to put up export subsidies in order to make Indian sugar competitive on a global scale. States like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, which are the largest sugar producers in India, have a sugar lobby which represents the politicians’ interests. The politicians in these states have vested interests in the sugar industry, which has led to undue support extended to the industry, resulting in more acreage.
Further, sugar plantations guzzle huge amounts of water which makes them extremely water-intensive. Maharashtra, despite suffering from water shortages, spends a large part of its water reserves on sugarcane plantations. It is reported that the crop occupies 4 per cent of the state’s cultivable land but consumes 70 per cent of the state’s irrigation water.
The land under cultivation for sugarcane has been increasing at a rapid pace over the years. Marathwada, an area that has consistently faced water-crises almost every year, has still continued producing sugarcane. The Devendra Fadnavis government had started a programme to reduce the dependence on sugarcane for the Osamanabad district, however, the idea failed due to execution issues. It is also quite difficult to convince farmers to forgo economic profits solely for the sake of the environment.
With the push for ethanol, sugar prices are likely to go higher, signalling farmers to produce more sugarcane. An approximate rule of thumb is that it takes 2,500 litres of water to produce a single kilogram of sugar. Research shows that Brazil, which used its sugarcane surplus to produce ethanol, has been constantly facing droughts due to improper water management. Overall, the entire process could be extremely detrimental to India’s environment.
Farmers might even shift from other food crops to sugarcane in the search for higher profits, putting India’s food security in jeopardy. Water-intensive crops like paddy will probably be the first to be replaced by sugarcane if the prices of sugarcane go up. Crops like paddy are staple foods, which are consumed by many people all over India.
Despite the right intentions, using sugar-based ethanol for blending can certainly impact the environment and the food security situation in India. The government should focus on reducing the share of sugarcane and incentivise the production of less water-intensive starchy crops. These crops do not guzzle water and can be used as food or exported in times of surplus.
India has no comparative advantage in sugar production, a fact highlighted by the export incentives provided to sugar factories and mills. The ethanol targets can also be met through corn, sorghum, or other grains used to produce alcohols.
Farmers can be incentivised to shift to these crops rather than spending tax-payer money on running the entire sugar ecosystem. While sugarcane based alcohol-production is way more efficient, ramping up sugar production or allowing it to continue at current levels may only lead to desertification of our farmlands.
To reduce sugar dependency, the government has introduced schemes to incentivise grain-based distilleries; however, in order to prevent a shortage of these raw materials, the government must also incentivise cultivation of alternative crops.
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Reaper Invasion Coming December 16!
What do we say to the God of Death? Thanatos is coming, and the deathly Avatar has resurrected his ungodly armies to besiege Aelion. Stand and fight against the Reapers of Death in the all-new Reaper Invasion, launching December 16 on Nintendo Switch!
SEASONAL CHALLENGES & INVASION ATLAS
Fight alone or team up with other players to smash Seasonal Challenges by embarking on new Adventures, fighting bosses, and repelling legions of ghastly invaders in open-world Region Invasions. Invasions are the best way to get the most awesome gear Skyforge has to offer—claim it by facing Distortions and battling Avatars!
REAP WHAT YOU SOW: INVASION REWARDS
Complete Challenges to unlock 20 rounds of exclusive, limited-time rewards, including new cosmetics like the weather-appropriate Icy Armor, the storied Templar Guard Armor, new Reaper-themed Wings, the Flare Experimental Transport, and lots more. You can also get an instant reward when you buy the Invasion Pass, your one-way ticket to premium rewards during the Reaper Invasion!
DON’T FEAR THE REAPERS: INVASION ATLAS
The Invasion Atlas is a system that allows you to develop and enhance your Immortal and their abilities throughout the Invasion. Pick a development path and navigate through different nodes to unlock bonuses and abilities, including increased damage infliction and critical chances, reduced cooldowns, group buffs, and more. The path you take is completely up to you, so choose wisely to tailor and maximize your own powers against the Reapers.
FIGHT THE GOD OF DEATH: THANATOS
You can battle the Invasion’s first major bosses in Distortions from the beginning of the Invasion, but later you can take on the Reapers’ dark master Thanatos, God of Death and Avatar of the Reaper Invasion when he appears in the third week of the Invasion. Claim his Avatar Trophy to loosen his deathly grip on Aelion!
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I recently played the Sith Inquisitor story and was intrigued by the Kaggath, an ancient rite that is invoked during the final act of the Inquisitory class story. I wondered what exactly the rules were, and if there were any other Kaggaths that had been fought in Sith history and what their outcomes were. Although the Kaggath does not have a set of defined rules written down in any Star Wars resources, there are many references to past Kaggath’s that give us a very good look at this ritualistic Sith battle and its devestating consequences. I hope you enjoy this short lore write-up! – Swtorista
A Kaggath is a contest of mutual annihilation pitting power base against power base. Whoever sheds the mods blood wins. To the victor, eternal glory. To the loser, death and shame. Forfeit, and be disgraced, hounded to the ends of the galaxy by every Sith in the Empire. A Kaggath is not the same as a duel to the death, nor a traditional war. It’s a battle of prestige, watched with interest by every prominent Sith in the galaxy, especially the Dark Council. It’s a battle for prestige as much as anything. Half-measures count for nothingin the Kaggath.
The Kaggath is an ancient, but rarely employed rite of the Sith. One part duel, one part large-scale dejarik-match, the Kaggath pits Sith against Sith unto humiliation and death. The challenger sets the arena, whether a planet, a star system or the entire galaxy. The two combatants must then muster their full power bases to outwit and outmaneuver each other and defeat or win over each other’s forces.
Tulak Hord fought a Kaggath against his rival for fifteen years. A feast of souls. When it was over, he commanded that his dead rival’s name never be spoken again. Such is the disgrace of failure, the glory of victory. When he declared that the name of his opponent would be stricken from history – and his command was fulfilled. The Kaggath has the power not only to destroy an individual Sith, but to obliterate his entire legacy.
The original Citadel of Kaas City on Dromund Kaas actually mimicked the designs of Korriban’s Sith Academy and the Great Citadel on Ziost, but it was destroyed four hundred years ago when two members of the Dark Council fought an ancient Sith duel, called the Kaggath, on its grounds. The duel was a draw, and both of the combatants were executed by the remaining Dark Council members, who oversaw the rebuilding of the Citadel in its current form.
The Kaggath does not always have to be follow such strict ritualistic rules, and highly depends on the will of the two Sith participating. Darth Tormen was a pure warrior who preferred direct confrontation and brute force tactics to tiresome back-room scheming and political machinations. Years ago, the rash and ill-advised Lord Fatalissar shocked a gathering of Sith on Ziost by openly declaring a Kaggath on Darth Tormen while he stood within arm’s reach. Tormen responded with characteristic blunt efficiency. The moment Fatalissar defined Ziost as the Kaggath arena, Darth Tormen instantly lunged forward and beheaded his rival. The Kaggath was over in seconds.
Interestingly, there is some dialogue from a cut quest that talks more about the Kaggath and its consequences. “The Dark Council requires a small but important task from you. This report from the Dark Council must reach Lord Shalath at her research camp in the jungle. Unfortunately, Lord Shalath has declared a Kaggath against my master and his entire power base. Meaning should I appear in her sight, my life is forfeit. A Kagagth is a Sith affair, that tends to end with the death of a great many people on both sides. The Kaggath is rarely invoked. Two lords wage war through their power bases until one lord lies dead. The dead lord’s power base is then purged. You understand my hesitation to throw myself in the line of fire.”
(Sith Inquisitor Spoilers) Darth Thanaton, who launched a Kaggath against Dargh Zash’s apprentice in the Old Republic era, chose the war-torn planet of Corellia as his battleground, intending to secure a victory in the Kaggath by winning a large ongoing battle against the Republic, with his plan being to beat both his opponent and the Republic at the same time. When Darth Zash’s apprentice defeated Lord Skar, apprentice to Thanaton, if spared Lord Skar would tell Zash’s apprentice that they could have their “Kaggath mark” and that he would concede defeat.
(Sith Inquisitor Spoilers) After his defeat on Corellia, Darth Thanaton fled to Korriban, to seek the support of the Dark Council, which was always his plan if his Kaggath on Corellia failed. There he could be among allies, even though Zash’s apprentice seemed to have won the Kaggath on Corellia fair and square. Although Thanaton did have political allies on Korriban, he did not necessarily have any amongst the Dark Council, as the Council had been watching his Kaggath on Corellia and did not seem to be impressed by his defeat by Lord Zash’s apprentice, nor his abandonment of the arena for the Kaggath when he abandoned Corellia. The Dark Council chose not to directly support Darth Thanaton, betraying his long-standing loyalty to both the Empire and the Council.
(Sith Inquisitor Spoilers) Both Thanaton and Lord Zash’s apprentice attempted to plead their case and the justice of their cause, but the Dark Council did not care to listen or judge – instead they questioned why Darth Thanaton had not simply killed Zash’s apprentice. Darth Thanaton stated that he wished to follow the Kagath and its proper rites, as it was an honored tradition of the Sith, and that even the great Tulak Hord, Mark Ragnos and Ludo Kresh competed in a Kaggath in the past. While other Sith may choose to ignore the traditions of the Sith and its history, Darth Thanaton was the Dark Council member in charge of the Sphere of Ancient Knowledge, in charge with keeping the mystical knowledge of the Sith and and guarding the secrets of the order, and of all Dark Council members Darth Thanaton would be the least likely to simply murder his enemies.
(Sith Inquisitor Spoilers) After a duel between Zash’s apprentice and Darth Thanaton, Zash’s apprentice showed their power and absorbed all of Thanaton’s lightning attacks, using the force to completely subdue Darth Thanaton. As he lay at the Council’s feet unable to move, Darth Mortis, the Dark Council member who was the head of the Sphere of Laws and Justice, snapped Thanaton’s neck, ending the Kaggath once and for all. Thanaton’s seat at the Council was immediately handed over to Zash’s apprentice. | <urn:uuid:98347c61-15f0-4109-a4fb-ceb1d5ad59f2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://swtorista.com/articles/kaggath/ | 2024-04-21T20:59:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.973052 | 1,512 |
TCP Telnet Client for connecting to TCP Servers and diagnosing data channels.
How to add the TCP Client robot skill
- Load the most recent release of ARC (Get ARC).
- Press the Project tab from the top menu bar in ARC.
- Press Add Robot Skill from the button ribbon bar in ARC.
- Choose the Communication category tab.
- Press the TCP Client icon to add the robot skill to your project.
Don't have a robot yet?
Follow the Getting Started Guide to build a robot and use the TCP Client robot skill.
How to use the TCP Client robot skill
This TCP Client is an ASCII telnet client, essentially - without any terminal emulation (i.e. vt100). The raw data displayed from the host is displayed. There is also an option to display all incoming data as HEX values for additional debugging.
1. Edit Button This button allows you to Copy, Paste, or clear the Status field.
2. Server Address Field Enter the IP address and port number of the server you would like to connect to.
3. Connect Button This is connects your client to the server.
4. Log Display Displays the feedback from the server and echo's your communication to the server if the "Local Echo" checkbox is activated.
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6. ASCII Code Drop-down and Send Button Select the ASCII code that you'd like to sent to the server and then hit enter or click the send button.
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Teachers from the only operational school in the Yarmouk Camp held a graduation ceremony to mark the end of the semester on Monday, as shown in pictures posted to the Yarmouk Camp Press’s Facebook page.
“We live in a joyful atmosphere in Yarmouk camp, despite the blockade and the bombing and the hunger,” one of the students said in a video of the certificate celebration.
“We will stay here.”
The Islamic State entered the regime-encircled camp at the beginning of April, and despite resistance from local Palestinian militias, still holds 70 percent of the camp, according to an estimate from the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria.
“The Islamic State and Nusra have not interfered until now in civilian life in the camp as they don’t want to turn the people against them, Walid Agha, an activist in southern Damascus with the Revolution’s Spring told Syria Direct.
“What is more important to them is military and political control and striking [Palestinian militia] Aknaf Beit al-Maqdis,” Agha said.
Al-Jarmuq was originally an UNRWA school.
“Now the remaining university graduates in the camp teach the elementary and intermediate levels,” a resident of the camp told Syria Direct on Monday.
“It is the only operational school in the camp, located in the camp’s west where there is no military presence,” the resident said.
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In the manifold spectrum of how tacit knowledge can be conceived in architecture, the contribution aims to investigate that embedded in the architects' design process by reflecting on the codes they employ.
If the vectors are tools or communicative materials –i.e., drawings, sketches, models, texts, etc.– used for transmission, the codes are here interpreted as those characters –whether in the form of recurring patterns or aesthetic choices, technical solutions, vocabulary, etc.– that define the specificity of a practice. As the DNA of an office, and not just of its principal, as Rem Koolhaas argues (Winston, 2016), they articulate across different levels depending on the context within which they are shared: spanning from the ones used within the practice itself –forming the basis for collaboration between different project team members;– to those adopted externally to communicate with both clients and an extended community of practice.
Differences in terms of codes might parallel diverse methods for their investigation. Indeed, for the former, the use of an ethnographic approach capable of unpacking specificities from within seems to be the most adequate –i.e., revealing how the implicit values of a practice are transferred into form through a collective process mediated by multiple actors;– for the latter, instead, it would be more proper to employ public occasions as a pretext through which to decipher a shared “language.” (Eco, 1976).
In general, the paper argues that codification processes are necessarily conditioned by the context in which they take place, by the positioning within the disciplinary debate, and by the actors (Latour and Yaneva. 2008) participating in their development. These closely interrelated aspects constitute the tacit knowledge inherent to a practice. Hence, although capable of changing over time, such knowledge is a unique and characterized product for an office. At the same time, it is the contribution that each firm provides in shaping its community of practice, whose shared knowledge unfolds through exchanges and encounters. | <urn:uuid:f2ed6cac-4c57-4abd-9fd3-909b2e9943e6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tacit-knowledge-architecture.com/object/?tacit_knowledge=communities-of-tacit-knowledge | 2024-04-21T20:31:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.943354 | 398 |
What is the TEAS test scoring rubric for the biology section? If all members of the scientific community don’t know about the study or test that is part of the science under their jurisdiction, why do we send them back on the campus for proof? Well, it’s hard to get information about a study that claims to be evidence backed up. Everyone who knows about the study and test actually knows because they have their own ideas about what your team is doing and what you need to do to receive a result. So they hope that you can give the test a more objective interpretation, even for these few cases when all the data is simply written in a scientific paper. The go right here are amazing! So, maybe you could start looking at different “reviews” for “this” paper. They would send you a report that specifically is related to the application in the science section of the paper. Or they are more like anonymous new lab, like Google PubSight Apt and Google WebSight to review the tests. But you are not going to get to the science section of a field that usually receives some numbers of these things you can reference by hand that are simply about date for your publication. The two kinds of reviews are even less popular when numbers are analyzed. So, please put your opinions in the papers that are new to Science for example they will remain a research paper, but if you have something that is clearly based on an application study you could try adding/adaptation strategies. What is the impact of the scientific studies in science and how many people read them and comment on them? Do you have any other news, projects or ideas for what could be better for science due to the increasing of our numbers of people reading them? And given the number of people reading through multiple papers, how do you make a difference to what is studied in the science sections of the journal, when some were trying to measure your results and want to include what a scientist and aWhat is the TEAS test scoring rubric for the biology section? Teas is a technology that distinguishes between biology, which aims to address human behavior, and medicine which focuses on diagnosing disease or treating conditions by means of a test. The testing of clinical laboratory data is quite complex for scientific research. The TEAS-Pro software has been widely used at any industry, and there are many companies we have examined the use of it for this test. Different views on what the tests are and how they are done A systematic review of the tool was performed to gather reviews on the use of the TEAS test in the history of science. Ultimately, I found find the TEAS test has produced results equally as they felt, but probably with a less useful effect. Although any one person could determine what the test is for and why the testing is necessary to ensure to succeed in life and/or medical science, and could then find out exactly what the test would be applied for with most people, the common cause for concern because none of them can identify what is the best way to go about it. Who is a scientist? There is a lot of conversation one gets when trying to figure out what was meant when the concept of a scientific research process was first discussed by Tom Stenger, Paul Dias, and others, including MIT’s own Steven Pinker. It seems that by using the two tools in their very early work, they were able to determine that scientists should ‘know’ the exact types of information that they, as whole, can use. While it is clear to me that this process requires that scientists explore a variety of subjects, and within the field of scientific biology such information may be one of the prime questions that scientists can answer with the greatest accuracy. At this point, all the information available on the internet has been vetted by the individual scientists for each of the 5 stages of research: developing the code, following the methods in use, testing the code and then correcting theWhat is the Visit Website test scoring rubric for the biology section? There is no easy way to estimate the accuracy factor of a biological technique. However, there is a golden standard, the TEAS Test – the test that measures how well animal studies are performed.
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Alamere Falls, at the Point Reyes Seashore, is a gorgeous scenic jewel set close to the city of San Francisco.
There’s access from several trailheads, so you have your pick of routes to the falls depending upon your needs and abilities, although most are moderate-to-difficult.
The hike is worth it to experience the jaw-dropping beauty of the 30-foot-high falls thundering onto the sands of Wildcat Beach.
Because of its coastal location, proximity to San Francisco, and the challenging natures of the trails, there are a few things you should know before you go so you can make the most of your visit.
Plan Your Visit Around the Weather at Alamere Falls
In the summer, while there might be warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine inland, the park can be covered in a chilly fog.
If you’re going to visit Alamere Falls between June and September, be prepared for the possibility of fog by bringing layered clothing.
November and December are known for chilly temperatures and strong winds, so wear something insulating and make sure your shoes have good traction.
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No matter when you visit, check with the National Weather Service before heading out, as there’s no shelter from weather conditions in the park.
The easiest and most accurate way to monitor conditions is by checking the Alamere Falls Facebook or Twitter pages.
These social media pages can also give you an idea of how crowded the park is, and whether or not it is at capacity or closed for weather events.
Go Mid-Week for More Peace and Quiet
Alamere Falls is a very popular spot, with the Palomarin Trailhead easily the most popular route to the falls area.
Things are busiest on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly by arranging your hike Tuesday through Thursday if you want to beat the crowds.
Depending on the trail you’re hiking, you should plan to begin two to three hours before low tide so you’re able to access the falls at Wildcat Beach.
Taking that into consideration, come as early as possible.
The parking lots fill up quickly and you’ll have to queue for entrance or come another day if it’s full — there’s no shoulder parking allowed at most trailheads.
Four Ways to Approach Alamere Falls on Foot
The National Park Services recommends hiking to Wildcat Beach Campground and then walking down the beach at low tide to view the falls.
There are several other park-sanctioned trails to the falls, each with their own unique scenery and challenges.
Possibly the most popular of the trails leading to Alamere Falls, the Palomarin Trailhead is on Mesa Road, around 5 miles outside of Bolinas, to the northwest.
Be aware that some of Mesa Road makes for rough driving. Portions are unpaved, washed-out, and filled with significant potholes.
This location boasts several vault toilets as well as receptacles for your garbage and recyclables. However, there’s no water available, so make sure you bring plenty in with you.
Parking at this trailhead fills up fast, so come early.
There is overflow parking on the west side of Mesa Road, but the park often closes when it gets to capacity, so there’s a chance you could be turned away if you’re not among the first visitors.
Where it passes along the coast, this trail is exceedingly narrow and steep.
Many people must slow down to figure out a safe way to navigate downward, so there’s often a bottleneck of hikers at different spots along the trail.
The first steep decline will bring you to a few minor waterfalls that sit above the main falls. The second decline will take you along the trail to Wildcat Beach, where you can view the main falls from the sand.
Be careful on this second decline — the gravel is loose and there’s often two-way traffic, with returning hikers vying for space on the narrow footpath.
The hike to the falls from the Palomarin Trailhead is 6.5 miles one way.
BEAR VALLEY TRAILHEAD
Bear Valley offers restrooms with flush toilets and a potable water source near the parking area of the trailhead.
There’s also a Visitor Center where you can get information about the parks, nearby scenic attractions, and the various trailheads, all of which are accessible from here.
Make sure you park in the gravel lot, not in the paved lot that’s reserved for Visitor Center parking.
This trail is less traveled than Palomarin, so it’s a nice choice for those looking for more peace and quiet on their hike. Be warned, though, the trail is rated as difficult, so come prepared.
The hiking distance to Alamere Falls beginning from the Bear Valley Trailhead is 7.3 miles one way.
FIVE BROOKS TRAILHEAD
Five Brooks is just ten minutes down the road from the Bear Valley Visitor Center.
There’s no potable water at this trailhead, but there are a few vault toilets and a place to dispose of garbage and recyclables.
One outstanding feature of this trail is a little side-trail close to the falls called Stormy Stack.
Climbing Stormy Stack will treat you to spectacular panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and nearby Pelican Lake.
Alamere Falls is 7.1 miles one way using the Five Brooks trail.
FROM WILDCAT BEACH
All of these trails can take you to the Wildcat Campground, where you can safely view the falls from Wildcat Beach after a short, 1.1-mile walk.
If you feel like you can’t make the approximately 13-mile round-trip on the other hiking trails, plan on hiking to the Campground and stay the night.
The next morning at low tide, you can take the short hike to the falls and back easily.
Even if you choose to view the falls this way, precautions must be taken to ensure you will not be swept away by the strong currents that often batter the bases of the bluffs.
Summer and fall conditions allow you to walk more safely at a higher tide, but if the water is reaching the bluff bases, you should not attempt to reach the falls.
Doing so could result in injury or death.
THE TRAILHEAD THAT’S NOT A TRAILHEAD
Social media and bloggers have popularized an “Alamere Falls Trail” as a short-cut to the falls. This trail is not sanctioned by the National Parks Service and should never be attempted.
It is not maintained and features unstable cliff surfaces and tons of poison oak.
There is no cell phone service on this footpath, and visitors traveling to Alamere Falls using this “trail” have often been injured or become the focus of a search-and-rescue mission.
For your safety, please use only park-sanctioned trails like Palomarin, Bear Valley, Five Brooks, and the walk from Wildcat Beach.
Other Places of Interest Near Alamere Falls
There are a number of outstanding points of interest near Alamere Falls.
Besides taking a dip in pristine Bass Lake along the Palomarin Trail, the following sights are all in the Point Reyes park.
Point Reyes Lighthouse – Built in 1870, this picture-perfect lighthouse can afford an awesome view on a sunny day.
Chimney Rock — This popular overlook area near the lighthouse will give you a close-up view of elephant seals during breeding season from December through March.
Gray Whale Migration — Between Chimney Rock and the lighthouse, many gray whales and their calves can be spotted in mid-January through the middle of March as well as in late April or the beginning of May.
The park, which is located in the Phillip Burton Wilderness area, is home to many native species of plants and animals, from Tule elk and harbor seals to various species of shorebirds and other animals.
Visiting Alamere Falls is just one of the many things you can see and do in this outstandingly well-preserved wilderness area.
The Best Time to Visit is When You’re Prepared
Most of the trails to Alamere Falls are rated as moderate to difficult, so come prepared with the following basics:
- Food for energy
- First aid supplies
- Tools for navigating
- Sun protection
- Insulation for sudden changes in weather
- Lighting — flashlight, lantern, headlamp
- Repair kit/tools
- Emergency shelter
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Remember that only two trailheads have both potable water and toilet facilities and plan accordingly. Pets are not allowed on the trails, and some areas have spotty — or no — cell phone services.
Also make sure you’ve got a full tank of gas before heading out to hike the falls. The nearest gas station is five miles from the Bear Valley Visitor’s Center.
For the prepared hiker, the trails to Alamere Falls offer a fun, challenging hike with the reward of a dramatic, up-close view of the spectacular waterfall as it plunges to the sea.
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Jerry Seinfeld’s comedic genius revolves around his ability to expose the absurd buried in the familiar.
Here’s are some examples:
According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.
Why do they call it a “building”? It looks like they’re finished. Why isn’t it a “built”?
Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them’s making a poop, the other one’s carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge?
So Seinfeld gives expression to things that are true yet overlooked. We become so comfortable with what is dysfunctional that we accept it as the status quo. Once Seinfeld makes his observations, we have that “a-ha” moment needed to adjust our behavior and attitudes.
I believe that on a certain level that’s the task of preaching.
Not that preachers share many of Jerry Seinfeld’s core beliefs or moral convictions.
But we have something to learn from his strategy.
Here’s how it actually played out in the opening and closing of a recent Sunday message. This sermon was part of the MindFull series (“thinking about what you’re thinking about”) and I named it “On Second Thought.” Here’s how it opened:
I think most of us will agree that FIRST IMPRESSIONS matter. Both the first impressions you make on others and the ones that others make on you. It’s why no one shows up to a job interview having not brushed your teeth that day. It’s why you tend to wash your hair before a blind date. It’s why you DON’T wear a T-shirt with profanity on it when you’re meeting you’re prospective in-laws or a potential investor. You just don’t. It’s really why you don’t always say the first thing on your mind or act too familiar when you meet someone for the very first time.
I really wish I had learned that better. Years ago – YEARS AGO! – I was in college doing what I did in college, which was playing a competitive tennis match. And LOSING. And I noticed that behind the court our coach was talking to a newcomer, someone I’d never met. They were just chatting away. Well: do you know what PRIMA DONNAS tennis players are? We don’t like talking while we’re playing, a fact that gets multiplied by 10 when we’re losing. So I turned to coach and person I’ve never met and say, “Could you be quiet please! We’re playing a match here!” Lord, have mercy for my impressive ability to make a first impression. I suppose our coach said to his chatter companion, “Don’t mind him … he can be a baby when he’s losing.”
The message moved from there through an exploration of Philippians 1:12-18 before landing at this bottom line: Your second thoughts correct your first impressions. It contained a number of pleas to slow down our thinking, to refuse to be governed by instincts, to surrender our impulses so we don’t surrender to them.
Here, then, is how the message closed:
I suppose you can tell that I really believe in this second thoughts correcting first impressions stuff. I’ve benefitted from it. Yeah, I’ve been on the RECEIVING END of favor that happens when people use their second thoughts to correct their first impressions. You remember that college tennis match where I was such a prima donna? Well, I LOST that match for what it’s worth. And remember our coach was talking to that stranger whose first impression of me was asking for QUIET PLEASE! GENIUS AT WORK! Well, that stranger ultimately gave me a second thought and, I don’t know, went from “What a baby!” to “Hey baby!” … and Julie and I have now been married for 36 years. Imagine what can happen as either giver or receiver in your life when you allow your second thoughts to correct your first impressions.
So that’s what it looked like. A little like Seinfeld in the beginning a lot like Paul in the middle, and a note of empowerment to close.
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MOSCOW, December 22. /TASS/. Palestinians will no longer accept any plans proposed by the US on the settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Friday.
"After its decision on Jerusalem, the US can no longer be regarded as an honest broker in the peace process, and we won’t accept any plans put forward by Washington on the issue," the Palestinian leader said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, which was broadcasted live by the Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen TV channel.
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…By Jack Sylva for TDPel Media. Friends of a talented teenage footballer, Luke Bennett, have shared their harrowing experience of the moment disaster struck while they were playing around on a football pitch near overhead power cables.
Luke, who had showcased his skills at various football academies, had spent the afternoon at Euxton Villa FC with seven close friends on March 6, 2021.
Mishap on the Pitch:
Luke and two others were engaged in playful activities with a metal pole used to separate the substitutes’ bench from the 11-a-side pitch.
In an attempt to stand the pole upright, it either made contact with or came dangerously close to the 11,000-volt overhead power lines, resulting in an electrical discharge.
All three individuals fell to the ground, and while Luke initially regained his footing, he collapsed again around 6pm.
The two other boys eventually regained consciousness, but tragically, Luke passed away at the scene.
Contradicting Earlier Claims:
Initial speculation suggested that the boys were trying to retrieve a football from a pond.
However, during the ongoing inquest at County Hall in Preston, testimony from the other seven teenagers revealed that Luke and his friends were actually “messing about” with the pole.
One of the teenagers, Ben Doherty, provided a statement to the police, explaining that they were given permission by the groundsman to use the back pitches.
Ben believed that the pole they were handling was part of the barrier system for subs to enter and exit the pitch.
He described the moment when they attempted to stand the pole upright, witnessing sparks and a burning smell.
All three boys collapsed to the ground, with Ben and Lewis appearing unconscious.
Desperate Efforts and Emergency Response:
Luke’s friends immediately called emergency services, who advised them not to touch Luke due to the ongoing danger posed by the live power lines.
The first responder, a police officer, arrived at the scene, followed by paramedics who initiated CPR and used a defibrillator.
Sadly, the defibrillator indicated no cardiac activity in Luke’s heart.
Medical Professionals’ Testimony:
Karen McCabe, a paramedic with 11 years of experience, arrived at 6:22pm.
Due to incorrect information initially provided to the emergency services, there was a 10-minute delay in reaching Euxton Villa.
Dr. Matthew Spence from the North West Air Ambulance confirmed the mix-up but stated that it did not impact his timely arrival.
Despite all efforts, the medics on-site were unable to revive Luke’s heart, leading them to consider stopping CPR and certifying his death.
Dr. Ian Schofield, a consultant cardiologist, provided expert evidence during the inquest.
He explained that electrocution can cause either a disrupted heart rhythm that returns to normal, as observed in Lewis and Ben, or it can damage the heart, resulting in an irregular electrical current that stops the heart from beating, as in Luke’s case.
Dr. Schofield emphasized that immediate CPR within approximately 10 minutes of cardiac arrest is crucial for a chance of survival.
Unfortunately, resuscitation for Luke began approximately 22 minutes after the incident, reducing the chances of success.
The Importance of Prompt Action:
Dr. Schofield highlighted that if CPR does not restart the heart within 20 to 30 minutes, it is almost always unsuccessful.
Any attempts lasting longer than 30 minutes are invariably unsuccessful.
He assured Luke’s parents that their son would have experienced no pain other than the initial shock of electrocution.
Immediate CPR and the availability of a defibrillator at the club could have significantly increased Luke’s chances of survival, although the voltage itself does not determine survival rates.
The inquest, which will conclude on May 24, has shed light on the tragic accident that claimed Luke Bennett’s life.
The testimonies and expert insights provided serve as a reminder of the critical importance of taking a safe approach and prompt action during incidents involving electricity, emphasizing the need for proper precautions and awareness to prevent such devastating accidents from occurring in the future.
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Where to buy?
Where to find what?
You will find here all the information concerning, the known fishing spots as well as the stores and websites that sell the carp fishing equipment in Quebec. But this inventory is not exhaustive.
*Websites and stores are mixed up.*
*Remember to add the cost of customs at the time of your purchase for orders placed on sites outside of Canada, which is 14.975% over and above the price of your invoice. *
Canadian Carp Club
Quebec web site selling carp fishing equipment.
Website for online sales of carp fishing products in Ontario. It is the most complete Canadian website in terms of product diversity.
French brand of sports equipment at a good price.
Faubourg Boisbriand, 2525, rue d’Annemasse, Boisbriand, J7H 0E7
2151 Boulevard Lapinière, Brossard, QC J4W 2T5
Décathlon Centre Eaton
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine O #3500, Montréal, QC H3B 4G5
3390 Avenue Blaise Pascal, Québec, QC G1X 0E4
1055 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B1
Fishing Tackles / Euro Fishing
Euro fishing, managed by Nicolae Ursachi, is the exclusive distributor of Kkarp (carp tackle), Maros Mix (bait for carp, bearded and other whitefish), Rapture (tackle for predators) and Trabucco (spawning gear) in Canada.
The products distributed by Eurofishing are available in various
independent shops such as some Techniques hunting and fishing or BL
Johnson Ross Tackle
British website selling carp fishing equipment. The only European shop that accepts to send fishing rods. Offers complementary products to the other sites available in Canada.
Le Kijiji des carpistes du Québec
Facebook group selling used carp fishing equipment in Quebec.
Monster Carp Tackle
Canada’s only brand of carp fishing products. It also distributes the ESP, Wychwood and Kamasan brands.
French website for the sale of fishing equipment (all types of fishing). Very complete and interesting. However, no longer sends rods to Canada or certain products.
Performance chasse et pêche Repentigny
303, rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny, QC, J6A 2R9
Pronature, B&L Sports
425 Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, Saint-Eustache, Qc J7P 2B2
1085 Chemin de l’Industrie, Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, QC J3G 0S5
8780 Boulevard Leduc, Brossard, QC J4Y 0G4
2850 Avenue Jacques-Bureau, Laval, QC H7P 0B7
39a Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 0N3
Techniques Chasse et Pêche
3395 Boulevard Taschereau, Saint-Hubert, QC
The Tackle Box
British website of carp fishing products. The only one to ship boilies to Canada.
Products for feed
The quantities of feed and food needed to feed a carp spot can quickly be high. In order to compensate for this here are some shops to get cheaper ingredients.
*This list does not necessarily contain the names of the shops but more the type of shop where you will find what you need.*
To get a good supply of oatmeal and creamed corn in large quantities without necessarily ruining yourself, go to food wholesalers and restaurants. They sometimes have access to products in good quantities for a reasonable price.
The Mills often offer round or crushed corn, birdseed and feed in large quantities at prices that defy all competition. This is a real asset when you know the quantities of food that can be sent into the water for carp.
Your best friends : Google and google maps.
In agricultural sectors that do not have mills, go to agricultural toolmakers, JNBs and other BMRs that often concentrate grain ordering services.
Your best friends : Google and google maps.
Markets map (google maps)
Where to fish?
Are you wondering where you can find these fish in Quebec? Here’s the first part of the answer.
St. Laurence River and its tributaries
The common carp or German carp is a muddy groundfish. It feeds by sucking up the bottom of the river. As a result, it is found in the rivers of the St. Lawrence and all its tributaries. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the main tributaries for :
- Outaouais river
- Saint-Maurice river
- Richelieu river
- Saint-François river
- Chaudière river
- Yamaska river
- Saint-Charles river
- Jacques-Cartier river
To see the complete list, click below.
These rivers offer free access and ford fishing spots.
Interactive map of the Fédération des chasseurs et pêcheurs du Québec (Quebec Federation of Hunters and Anglers)
For fishermen who are not familiar with the carp fishing sectors, a first indication exists with this site made by the Fédération des chasseurs et pêcheurs du Québec.
This map does not concentrate the majority of the spots but it is a beginning. We look to make a more complete map.
In the meantime, use this link and don’t forget to always leave your spots as clean as possible and pick up your garbage, thank you.
Have a good search!
Pay fishing spots
Fishing at Roger Gladu Outfitter
UNIQUE IN CANADA
120$ /24h with taxes (you come with your boat, spot up to 4 fishermen, pre-baiting at the corn included)
230$/24h with taxes (boat from the outfitter provided, spot for up to 4 fishermen, pre-baiting on the corn included)
In the heart of a heavenly landscape, Roger Gladu Outfitter is located in a biosphere reserve. The carp potential is immense and you have the possibility to fish it from a cottage or from a wild spot on an island in camping (5 minutes by boat from the outfitter). The starting price for camping is 120$/24h for a spot that can accommodate 4 fishermen in wild camping. The spot is pre-baited at the corn and the only means of transportation to get to the spot is by boat.
*For safety reasons, it is necessary to have a boat with you on the spot (either yours or the outfitter’s).*
The spot 1 is at the junction of two arms of the St. Lawrence, in the middle of the archipelago of islands of Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola.
For informations : email@example.com
For booking : 1-866-836-1317
8$CA/day without camping | 43$CA/24h with camping
The Yamaska National Park is a park in the SEPAQ network next to Granby in the Eastern Townships. It is made up of wooded areas, farmland and a lake, which is a drinking water reservoir. This artificial water body was created thanks to two dams and is 4.7 km2 of area.
With a large stock of fish, the Park has developed campsites, campsites for children, and a number of recreational-tourism routes and the possibility of fishing on the lake.
This is the only known lake in Quebec where you can fish for carp at night in camping. And it is the only fishing spot in Quebec where the stock is 99% mirror carp (with almost no scales).
There are only 3 camping sites that allow you to do the carp fishing in camper vans have access to the water: sites 141 and 142 of Les Roselins and site 1 of the rustic campground. Departure rate about 35$/24h+8$/day park entrance fee.
For more information, click on the link below. Good fishing.
Mille Roches Camping (Long Sault, Ontario)
37,74$/24h (access to sanitary facilities)
The Parks of the St. Lawrence offer a campsite for carp fishing with direct access to the water from his tent. This is the Mille Roches campground in Long Sault, Ontario.
Sites 68 to 72 are good year-round, while sites 79 to 80 are good year-round to 81 are good, especially at the beginning of the season because they are not yet invaded by algae.
The location of these sites surrounded by dykes makes the almost zero current, which makes this fishery comparable to a fishery of big lake.
The basic cost is $37.74 per night for these sites without water or electricity. The campground is open from May 17 to September 2, 2019.
For more information, please see the link below.
Carp fishing campground located in Long Sault, Ontario, on MacDonell Island in one of the parks of the St. Lawrence Parks System. There are two sites located along the main river bed. This is a technical area with an abrasive bottom and a lot of current. But very good during the hot summer months because the water is oxygenated. | <urn:uuid:4bcb0f78-4d66-451d-95de-881f2ead9dc1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://teamcarpeaventure.com/where-to-buy-and-fish/ | 2024-04-21T20:17:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.900832 | 2,013 |
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Israel-based equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd is launching a sector specific fund fully focused on digital health — touting it as Israel’s first fund with such a focus. The fund, called OurCrowd Qure, will invest in early stage startups at the seed and Series A level. Fundraising is starting now, with a target of $50 million for the first raise.
Managing partner Dr Yossi Bahagon tells TechCrunch the team expects to make about 15 investments with the first fund. He says typical investments will start at $500,000 for the earliest stage startups, rising to up to about $3 million at the Series A level.
Bahagon, who has a digital health startup background of his own (including founding Luminox Health), is leading the fund with managing partner Allen Kamer. The pair are contributing one per cent of the fund themselves, with the rest coming from OurCrowd’s global network of circa 15,000 investors.
The fund won’t be exclusively investing in Israeli startups although a majority are likely to come from the region, says Bahagon, talking up the quality of homegrown startups on account of the country’s firm embrace of digital healthcare.
“Israel is one of the most advanced countries with regard to digital health. 100 per cent of the Israeli healthcare system is digitalized, both at the level of the healthcare system and at the level of the patient,” he says, going on to name check a few examples of local innovators — such as diabetes prediction and prevention platform Sweetch (which he actually co-founded) and Tytocare, a startup that’s developed a remote physical examination device for telemedicine.
Artificial intelligence, big data, genomics and connected healthcare devices are areas of particular interest, says Bahagon.
“There are several startups that we are already looking at in these domains,” he tells TechCrunch. “The general notion of the fund is to invest in companies that bring better quality of care with more efficiency and less cost.”
One notable element is a collaboration it has established with Johns Hopkins University in the U.S. — which it says is aimed at fast tracking startups’ market access by linking them to the research organization and its network, including links in to the US healthcare system.
It’s also a link that Qure will be using to help it sift through potential investments. “We can validate, through this connection, the ideas that come to us so we can differentiate the best startups out there and connect them with the heart of the US healthcare system,” says Bahagon.
The collaboration with Johns Hopkins is the first of several planned partnerships — with “international leading companies”, as Bahagon puts it — which are aimed at supporting Qure’s portfolio companies to prove out early stage ideas and get digital health products and services to market more quickly.
“What we are trying to build is much more than a fund. We call it a digital health ecosystem,” he says. “Meaning it will bring not only funding but the knowledge and experience of the managing partners who have been successful entrepreneurs like myself, and the prospective partners with whom we already signed prospective collaborations — the first example is Johns Hopkins which will be a fast track beta site for the portfolio startups of the fund.”
“The idea is to be very hands on with the startups that join us,” he adds. “Healthcare is not like any other tech domain. Managing and finding your way inside the system is — not ‘can be’, but is — very complicated.
“Because of the complexity of the healthcare system the fact that OurCrowd is backed by almost now 16,000 investors — each and every one of them has his own expertise, his own positioning in the world that he lives in, and these investors are spread all over the world — from the US, the UK, to Germany, to Australia, to Hong Kong, to Singapore and so on… This network is not just a funding network it’s also a real world supporting network for startups.”
Qure is the second sector specific fund launched by OurCrowd. The first, launched in June, was an accelerator fund focused on agriculture technology — with a spokeswoman for the platform saying getting involved in sector funds is a new trend it’s seeing from its investors.
“We’re also looking at other areas to have sector funds — ranging from mobility and transportation, to machine learning, robotics and drones,” she adds. | <urn:uuid:9b0deb86-2c8c-4286-b8fa-8de13aace5f7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/01/equity-crowdfunding-platform-ourcrowd-launches-an-early-stage-digital-health-fund/ | 2024-04-21T21:14:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.961506 | 953 |
People are resistant to change. This is a fact and it is not going to change any time soon. Because of this they will not want their entire computer to change on them all at once. An important fact that a lot Linux Advocates miss is that the conversion to Linux starts on Windows or OSX.
The company announced the PowerEdge C6105 rack-mount server, which can accommodate up to 48 processor cores in a 2U box. The server can create large clusters to run scientific or math applications, and can also scale performance in densely packed cloud-computing environments, company officials said.
Of the 12 new changes to the standards, the best part of the new PCI DSS rules is a change to rule 2.2.1, which specifically allows for virtualization. Such as using a VPS running Linux with Xen. Instead of having just 1 function per server, they now specify you can have multiple virtual servers on one physical server, each performing separate functions. Prior to this the Payment Card Industry, didn't specifically allow or disallow the use of VPS, and their rule on it, was open to interpretation, and your security team would need to make a judgement call if they thought you will still be in compliance by using Xen, or any other VPS. You will still need at least 2 physical servers, as your database server must be behind a hardware firewall, but you can have web on 1 VPS, email on another, DNS on a third, etc.
Some people argue that using a VPS is less secure, because you risk having the main server hacked, and then in turn all the VPSs running on it are compromised. However SSH is probably the only port you would have open on the main server, plus that should have an ACL denying all traffic except from one or a couple IPs, it would really be very very rare if were to happen, and it seems like the PCI DSS Council realized that too.
Broadcom would like to announce the initial release of a fully-open Linux driver for it's latest generation of 11n chipsets.
Gent Belgium and Merrimack NH USA, September 6, 2010 – Bricsys is the first to release a .dwg based CAD software for Linux users. Bricsys NV, the developer of Bricscad, announced today that Bricscad V10 for Linux is now available
Bricscad V10 is the first .dwg based CAD platform available for the Linux Operating System. Bricscad V10, the leading alternative CAD platform for the .dwg file format, continues to offer freedom of choice to the CAD and Engineering community.
As far as putting current software on old computers, this is something to look out for, and (if I say so myself) the theming of KDE 3.5 to look like KDE 4 looks pretty convincing to the untrained eye and makes the desktop (in terms of speed, stability, and appearance) look thoroughly modern.
KDE 4.5 brings to the table plenty of useful, functional, innovative features. One of those very features is the Desktop Activity. Although many scoffed at the idea (even tried to get the feature pulled), those same naysayers are (hopefully) glad their requests were not followed. Why? The KDE Desktop Activities feature is a great new desktop metaphor that takes the Linux desktop to new levels of organization.
Prior to Desktop Activities a user could have multiple desktops (thanks to the ever-present KDE pager). You could use one desktop for productivity, one for networking, one for graphics, one for fun, or whatever categories you needed. This was a great way to keep yourself organized. The KDE team saw something that no one else seemed to see — that the Pager idea could be greatly improved.
Chakra Linux is a new distribution based on Arch Linux. Chakra Linux comes from the people behind the KDEmod(Modularized KDE). Arch Linux is one of my favorite distribution as it offered a fast, stable distribution with the latest packages(rolling release). I used KDEmod with Arch as the customizations and modularization was better than the vanilla KDE provided by Arch.
The developers of Chakra have done a great job with their custom scripts. Chakra Linux is still in early stages of development, and it needs some improvements especially in the following areas.
* Package Management (GUI, packages and dependencies) * Installer(Partitioning)
If you are looking for an easy way to setup a Arch based distribution, then Chakra would be an ideal way. If you have a fair amount of experience with Arch, then I would highly recommend Chakra. If you are a basic user then you may need to wait for a little longer for a perfect Chakra experience.
We recently received a huge donation from Dell. It wasn't computers or monitors but boxes and boxes of stuff we probably will never use. But that's not to say that it isn't valuable to someone else. With that in mind, The HeliOS Project has established a presence on Amazon and Ebay. Since Ebay and Paypal are joined at the hip, our preferred way of doing business is through Amazon.
There is no way to have an official Debian Facebook page and pretend that we are not, de facto, endorsing Facebook. That's why I believe having official Debian presence on Facebook, or on any other non Free Software platform, will just weaken our cause. It will send out the message that Free Software it's something which is good for others to use, but not necessarily for Debian as a project.
Facebook is not very popular among free software hackers. When I announced my Facebook page on identi.ca (see here) I got a few replies suggesting it was odd for me to use Facebook.
Cloud storage services offers Ubuntu users an ever increasing range of features
Most users have heard of Dropbox, the online storage application which makes it easy to save files in the "cloud". As far as consumer-facing cloud storage solutions Dropbox is about the best there is.
Summary: An excellent alternative version of Linux Mint for those who prefer a rolling distro to the usual Ubuntu based versions of Linux Mint.
So without further delay, let's talk about Mint...
1 - Boot Time - Nothing new, fast as hell... 2 - Kernel - 2.6.32 - Same as Ubuntu 10.04 3 - Speed - same as 1 4 - Update Manager - ok, not very intrusive with all the updates and the wonderful Mint level for update, very nice for beginners 5 - My samba share appeared on Nautilus and network 6 - Software: F-spot, Gimp, Thunderbird, Pidgin!!!!!, VLC!!!!!!, MintNanny (it would come very useful for me soon), Giver (file share), root terminal, Openoffice..... Yes, they are better than Ubuntu at choosing packages 7 - Well, everything else, just like regular Mint, very very nice......
Rolling release means you won't have to upgrade / do a clean install each time a new Linux Mint Debian version is released to be able to use the latest software versions. As an example: Ubuntu 10.04 shipped with VLC 1.0.x and you cannot and will not be able to install VLC 1.1.x in Ubuntu 10.04 from the official repositories. The only way to install VLC 1.1.x in Ubuntu 10.04 is to use a PPA or upgrade to Ubuntu 10.10. That will not be the case with Linux Mint Debian - you will get updates for all your applications without having to install the latest Linux Mint Debian version.
I think Trinity will be able to find a home on many old computers as a viable alternative to LXDE and Xfce; it's fast, and it's customizable enough to be quite a looker (as I don't particularly care for the default look). I wish the developers the best of luck regarding the project's progress; more choice is always better. I would certainly recommend this to anyone who wants some way to stick with KDE 3.5 or some way to bring KDE onto an older computer.
Wind River announced a series of Wind River Linux-ready development kits developed in partnership with eight different embedded board vendors. Embedded Development Kits are now available from Emerson Network Power, Eurotech, and Kontron, with more kits due in the fourth quarter from Advantech, Adlink, Curtiss-Wright, GE Intelligent Platforms, and RadiSys, says Wind River.
Google's Android initiative likewise is part of Google's awareness that the mobile market is strategic and crucial for its future relevance.
In case you didn’t catch it late last night in T-Mobile’s press release for their G2, Andy Rubin had some words to say for the successor to the first phone to carry his beloved operating system, Android, and had a quick fact to throw out to us: we’re nowsitting at 80,000 apps. It’s an increase of only 10,000 from the last time we caught word of any official number. In May, it was announced that the market was housing 50,000 apps. At this rate, it’s sounding like we’re approaching the roughly 10,000 apps per month AppBrain had predicted a while back (even if their numbers were unofficial and somehow inflated).
Reality indicates that most developers don’t make back their investment by publishing an application to the App Store or Android Market.
Navigation device manufacturer Rydeen Mobile Electronics announced a seven-inch, Android-based tablet called the "gPad GCOM701" at last weekend's IFA show in Berlin. Also at the show, Foryoudigital demonstrated its five-inch, Android-powered MX10, and Enspert announced that it built the "Identity Tab" Android tablet recently released by Korean carrier KT.
I've spent the last couple of days distro hopping on my netbook and ended up with a pretty impressive UNR (Ubuntu Netbook Remix) 10.04. It had been happily running Linux Mint 8 XFCE with full Compiz effects before that.
A couple of weeks ago I installed BackTrack as a live USB distro, but got a bit of an awakening when I found I was lost in KDE3.5. It was hunting around the interface for things, as if I'd never seen Linux before, despite KDE3.5 being the first full time Linux DE I used. It was time to branch out a little if only to brush up my skills and not feel so lost when sitting down at another Linux PC. I have a P3 and P4 desktop, neither of which are capable of running anything beyond XFCE, so the netbook was the obvious target.
Have you read the Evil HR Lady's article called Illegal Gender Discrimination in Tech? Hardly.? Suzanne Lucas, a.k.a. Evil HR Lady, says, “Everyone wrings their hands and frets, 'what can we do about the inequality in X?' Well, first stop and see if people are making different choices.”
Ok, so far I can follow what Lucas is saying. I've reevaluated my own choices over the years and plugged holes where I found them. I've learned the art of salary negotiation, am improving my self-promotion prowess, and am known to be aggressively assertive. But then she loses me... and annoys me.
Lucas writes, “I know, I know, there is a presumption of discrimination because women are so down-trodden that that they think they wouldn’t be able to succeed because all those men who control the money wouldn’t let them anyway, so why try?”
Where exactly is this presumption of discrimination? Did she say 'down trodden'? Really, Lucas does a fabulous job of illustrating what so many of us think keeps women out of tech careers – they don't feel welcome.
SETI or Search for Extra Terrestrial Life is a project that started some 50 years ago. SETI is one of those science projects that had caught the public's imagination like no other. But with the escalating costs and dwindling manpower, SETI needs a new vision. And if things happened during SETIcon, a weekend conference organized by the SETI Institute to honor SETI’s 50th anniversary, are any indication, the new vision could just be 'Open Source'.
Open source human resource management software vendor sees quality of service and mobile technology as two key areas to exploit to become a US$1 million company by 2011, reveals CEO.
The race to accelerate browser features continues as Mozilla developers race towards the finish line to get the finished version of the Firefox 4 Web browser out the door.
The first Firefox 4 beta was released in early July of this year and the final release is due by the end of the year. Along the way to its final generally available release, Mozilla developers have been issuing milestone releases with new features and bug fixes. Firefox 4 development is occurring at a time when rival browser vendor Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) is updating it Chrome browser to version 6 and Microsoft is working on Internet Explorer 9.
Co-production first became a solid term when used by a team of scholars at Indiana University in the early 1970s. They were looking at the provision of public safety by examining the structure and operations of police departments. Key here was their precursor idea demonstrated well before that study: a distinction between the provision of a public good (or outcome) and the production of a service.
Government may be responsible for the provision, or be in charge of it, but it doesn’t have to be the sole producer (the one involved in physically bringing the good into existence). In the case of this public safety study, police performance didn’t vary in expected ways when it came to prime suspects like funding levels. The team suggested the local community was responsible for a lot of producer-like qualities, that in the end, had an effect on the provision of public safety.
It was a new concept, to scholars, at least. They termed it [and this is a later definition] “co-production”—“a process through which inputs used to produce a good or service are contributed by individuals who are not ‘in’ the same organization.”
The enterprise-class linux distribution was chosen because it has proven to be one of the most reliable and stable distributions. It’s one of the most popular server distributions, meaning it is easy to find solutions and support online. YayMicro is currently running CentOS release 5.5 (Final) that was released in May this year.
CentOS was an easy choice for Yay, since the developers had experience from RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux). The community around CentOS provides the support needed, and the functionality is just as good as RHEL. In fact, CentOS can be regarded as the free edition of the same software that makes Red Hat an enterprise solution. It is incredibly stable, efficient, and secure. It provides the same level of security as other enterprise Linux versions. All updates also coincides with a release of RH, ensuring consistent compatibility.
Taking inspiration from the dnet utility netrecon has undergone a lot of redesign. The dnet utility a rather cool test program that can be found with libdnet. Yes a shameless plug on my part. Nevertheless, the way the dnet code plugs in each smaller test program proved to be the best way to change netrecon. All of the programs in netrecon have been merged into a singular front end. As such the syntax has changed drastically. However, the speed is the same and duplication of code, mainly between elements that use libpcap has been commoned up. There is likely still some deduplication of effort to be done. Lastly, for some odd reason, it seems to execute a lot faster too. I can't really account for that but I am not complaining.
We are pleased to announce the release of GRASS GIS 6.4.0, the first in the new line of 6.4 stable releases. As a stable release 6.4 will enjoy long-term support. The next release (6.4.1) will introduce a few new features which are still undergoing final testing, but after that all further 6.4 releases will be bugfix-only. Due to our highly conservative stabilization policy this is the first official version of GRASS to introduce new features since October 2006 and supersedes the previous stable line of GRASS 6.2. As such the floodgates are open and there are many new features to explore and many new structural improvements to be found in the software.
Once in our previous video trainings we have already introduced the Uniform Server for CUBRID, which included CUBRID 2.2, Apache 2.2.9, and PHP 5.2.12. Today we have updated the CUBRID Database Server to 3.0. So, now you can download the Uniform Server for CUBRID...
Why expensive consultancy firms are giving away more research
One of the questions people often ask about Open Educational Resources is “do they really increase efficiency?” Creative Commons has worked with many OER innovators, and their stories indicate that it does. We thought it would be useful to gather pointers to some of these examples. Please read on, and leave a comment with other great examples of how CC-enabled OER can increase efficiency for teachers, students and self-learners. Note of course that increasing efficiency is only one benefit of OER.
Google Summer of Code is over now, and we have mixed results. Unfortunately we lost two students at midterm evaluation in July, and another student at final evaluation in August. On the other hand, we have two very successful projects.
The first project, by Krzysztof Kosià âski, was about porting the whole rendering to Cairo, which resulted in a considerable performance boost itself. But Krzysztof also implemented support for multiple cores/processors to use multiple threads for rendering SVG filters. He is also planning to implement SVG filters in OpenCL, so that rendering could be delegated to GPU where available. The second project, by Abhishek Sharma, was about C++ification of SPLayer and privatization of XML nodes which is also going to help parallel processing.
As with everything in the open source world, version control systems (VCSs) come in several flavors. The grandfather of open source VCSs is CVS, a tool that was the de facto standard in the industry for several years until the likes of Subversion came along and made it almost obsolete.
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal may never have served in Vietnam (despite his recollections to the contrary), but he is a hero in the war on prostitution. Armed with nothing but sternly worded letters, indignant press releases, and a seemingly inexhaustible store of self-righteousness, Blumenthal played a key role in pressuring Craigslist to shut down its "adult services" section, which he called a "blatant Internet brothel."
On Friday night, the online classified ad service replaced the hyperlink to the controversial section with a black rectangle labeled "censored." If Blumenthal has anything to say about it (and you know he will), no one will ever pay for sex again.
Four and a half months after an Apple license change led Adobe Systems to scrap a project to bring Flash-derived applications to the iPhone, Apple has reversed the ban.
Should Wayne Crookes, owner of Vancouver company West Coast Title Search, be allowed to inspire a new law which would effectively kill online freedom of speech in Canada, ultimately echoing around the world?
A "toxic" system for appointing the world's most senior judges is fundamentally undermining the legitimacy of international courts, a new study claims.
Unqualified judges, in some cases with no expertise on international law and in one case no legal qualifications, have been appointed to key positions because of highly politicised voting systems and a lack of transparency, the Guardian has learned.
Critics say that the practices threaten the future of the international criminal court, which deals with cases of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and the international court of justice, the UN court which deals with disputes between nation states' courts.
ResearchGATE, a social network for scientists aimed to facilitate their collaboration on research, has raised an unspecified amount of money in its first institutional round of funding. The round is notable in part because it was led by Matt Cohler of Benchmark Capital, the early Facebook and LinkedIn executive who’s only made a few venture capital investments so far. Berlin-based ResearchGATE was founded by a group of German scientists including Dr. Ijad Madisch, a medical doctor who is currently conducting research in radiology at Harvard. The site has amassed 500,000 members in the last two years, with strong contingents from biology and medicine, followed by computer science.
Pregnant Consumerist reader Mary was recently going through the security checkpoint at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. When she realized that she would be going through a full-body scanner, she told the screeners she wanted to exercise her right to a pat-down -- even if it meant experiencing the TSA's new, icky "enhanced" pat-down. But instead of the screeners doing as she requested, Mary claims they proceeded to bully her into the scanner.
A COUPLE told yesterday how they were fined €£114 by a ticket collector - for getting off a train EARLY.
Emma Clark and her fiance Davyd Winter-Bates had bought discounted single tickets for €£6 each on a website.
MOST CCTV systems in Waltham Forest are defunct due to a lack of investment, it has emerged.
A cabinet report says the equipment used by police and the authority is “significantly past recommended life expectancy”.
The method of camera control and image recording is described as obsolete and soon to be beyond repair.
The report, which will be considered by cabinet next Tuesday (September 14) seeks approval for the “urgent” replacement of CCTV systems at a cost of €£312,000.
A SCANNER system that reads thumbprints has been installed at a Plymouth "school of the future" during a multi-million-pound facelift.
The 1,280 pupils at Estover Community College saw the amazing technology in action as they started a new academic year this week and they said the school has got the "wow factor" with its new buildings, technology and equipment.
Sri Lanka's parliament voted today to allow the president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, to seek an unlimited number of terms in office and to tighten his hold on power by giving him total control over the judiciary, police and the civil service.
What was billed as an organic grassroots jobs rally quickly descended into attacks on three things the Kochs most oppose: global warming science, oil safety regulations, and Democrats. One of the speakers, Sgt. Dennis Bartow, called global warming a “hoax.” He was joined by Karen Wright, CEO of the gas company Ariel Corporation, who ridiculed climate change as “questionable science” and referred to pollutants as “so-called carbon dioxide emissions.” Wright went on to rail against “so-called green jobs” that were “dubious” and “phony.”
A conservative action group is coming after a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program organized by northeastern states.
The group is Americans for Prosperity, and the program in questions is the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGGI - "reggie," as it's often called - sets a power-sector carbon cap for the participating states. (New York is one of them.) Then the allowable emissions are publicly auctioned off. At the next auction, scheduled for Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity will protest. It claims that the auctions are secretive, which they aren't, and that the program will result in drastically higher energy bills. A state environmental group counters those claims here.
AFP also calls the program a "stealth energy tax" and claims that the program will lead to drastically higher energy bills. The cap will actually account for between 0.4 and 1 percent of energy bills. RGGI calims that investments in energy efficiency will eventually lead to reductions in energy bills of 20 to 30 percent, and the program will create new jobs in renewable energy. AFP tries to keep the appearance of being a grassroots organization, but a recent article in the New Yorker magazine revealed the group is bankrolled by billionaire oil company owner David Koch, who has a history of campaigning against climate change legislation and funding climate change deniers. Koch Industries is also one of the nation's top ten polluters, and fossil fuels are the company's mainstay.
Climate change could be affecting pollination by disrupting the synchronised timing of flower opening and bee emergence from hibernation, suggests new US-based research.
Declining numbers of bees and other pollinators have been causing growing concern in recent years, as scientists fear that decreased pollination could have major impacts on world food supplies.
Previous studies have focused on pollinators and have linked falling populations to the use of pesticides, habitat loss and disease.
However, a 17-year analysis of the wild lily in Colorado by scientists from the University of Toronto, suggests other factors may be at play. The study revealed a long-term decline in pollination, which was particularly pronounced earlier in the season.
Job cuts have a way of sneaking up on you -- a few teachers here, a police officer there and another fire department that is not open when you need them. In some areas it is a slow bleed, but as every Emergency Medical Technician knows, a thousand small cuts can still kill the patient.
One group is pushing back against the drip, drip, drip of disappearing jobs and relentless cutbacks in public services. Jobs with Justice (JwJ), the broad-based coalition of faith groups, labor unions, students and grassroots organizations located in 47 communities across the nation, says it simply will not accept a jobless recovery.
The Internet-based market research agency YouGov compiles a weekly report called the Brandweek BrandIndex, that measures "buzz," or consumer perceptions of the most talked-about brands. A big loser in the agency's September 3, 2010 report is Target, which drew fire after the retailer donated $150,000 to the Republican-leaning political action group, Minnesota Forward.
Terry Jones, the controversial pastor behind the recent call to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, runs a church that spends most of its money on administrative expenses and operates a furniture business out his church in Gainesville, FL.
According to the 2006 tax return---the most recent tax return available on Guidestar.org---filed by Jones' church, the Dove World Outreach Center, "program services" accounted for 30.5 percent of the church's expenses, while "Administrative costs" accounted for 69.5 percent.
Washington Post editorial writer Jonathan Capehart had a bone to pick with Jack Kimble, a Republican congressman representing California's 54th district.
Libertarian conservatives are motivated to overturn the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision may give them the tools to do so. The Act must be maintained in the face of the threat posed by the Citizens United precedent.
A federal magistrate judge in Tacoma has thrown out key claims in a lawsuit filed against controversial filmmaker Michael Moore and his Academy Award-nominated documentary "Sicko," the first use of a state law that bars lawsuits targeting conduct associated with free speech and the First Amendment.
Judge Karen Strombom last week granted Moore's motion to dismiss claims of invasion of privacy and "misappropriation of likeness" filed by Hoquiam resident Ken Aronson, ruling that Moore's use of 71 seconds of video belonging to Aronson was based on Moore's exploration of an issue of significant public concern — health care — and that its use was protected by the First Amendment.
Privacy advocates including the American Civil Liberties Union are mounting a legal challenge against the Department of Homeland Security's policy of searching travelers' laptops at the border without reasonable suspicion.
The ACLU announced Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit along with the New York Civil Liberties Union and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) on behalf of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), alleging the policy violates Americans' First Amendment rights to privacy and free speech.
Surely by now you’ve heard of the Dove World Outreach Center, the Florida church that plans to hold a “Koran burning day” on September 11, the nine year anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Pretty much nobody think it’s a good idea, from Palin to Obama, from Gen. Petraeus to the FBI. Now involved: Rackspace. Yes, the popular Web host has pulled the plug on the church’s Web site, citing a violation in its service’s “hate-speech provision of [its] acceptable-use policy.”
The latest submission to our Guerrilla Sticker Campaign gallery is taken from outside an internet cafe in East London.
Recent data on Internet use in Canada suggests that most people reading this subscribe to broadband services and that virtually all those subscribers are with a major telecommunications or cable company. Indeed, the 2010 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission report on communications in Canada found that the incumbent telecommunications and cable companies control 95 per cent of the residential broadband market, a figure that has remained virtually unchanged for the past five years.
Injecting greater competition into that market lies at the heart of last week's CRTC decision to require incumbent telecom companies -- such as Bell, Bell Aliant, and Telus -- to provide independent ISPs with speed-matched open access to their networks (speed matching enables competitors to offer Internet services to their retail customers at speeds that match the speeds provided by the incumbents to their own retail customers).
They were opposed by groups like La Quadrature du Net, ORG and BEUC, alongside Internet companies like Yahoo, Skype and Google. After all, both Google and Skype already understand what can result from closed networks: Skype believe they have suffered from network discrimination on fixed ISPs, and have applications blocked on closed mobile networks.
Back in January 2010, we criticised U2 front man Bono for warning all creative types to beware of the evils of the Internet and especially us greedy ISP types when it came to illegal file sharing. We recommended Bono should stick to singing.
The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit that sends trained volunteers to the site of severe accidents, suicides, fires, and violent theft. The volunteers comfort family members, witnesses, and bystanders—traumatized people who can't be helped by anything found in an ambulance.
TIP might seem an unlikely target for a federal copyright lawsuit, but it found itself hauled into court last week for posting 14 local newspaper articles about TIP and its volunteers to the group's website. In most of the articles, TIP volunteers are the main sources for the reporters, providing plenty of quotes and (sometimes jarring) anecdotes about their work.
There are only three things necessary to be a Jimmy Page superfan: access to the internet, a sturdy coffee table – and €£445 in spare cash. Put the three together and you too could be the proud owner of the leather-bound, silk-wrapped and autographed 512-page collector's edition of Jimmy Page By Jimmy Page, the long-awaited autobiography by the famously secretive guitarist of Led Zeppelin – one of the most popular and influential bands in the history of rock music.
MEPs yesterday passed a motion strongly criticising the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) and urging the European Commission to ensure it respects fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and privacy.
This is an outstanding success for MEPs and a great victory for European citizens and ORG supporters who joined the lobbying. The ACTA process badly needs strong opposition because of these threats to fundamental rights of citizens.
Only about a third of British MEPs signed Written Declaration 12/2010 that also called for an immediate publication of all documents related to the negotiating process.
In a debate in Parliament today MEPs hailed the success of the Declaration and repeatedly criticised the lack of transparency in the ACTA process and demanded to see the final text of the agreement before it is signed.
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The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air.
EPA (The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency) calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. For each of these pollutants, EPA has established national air quality standards to protect public health .Ground-level ozone and airborne particles are the two pollutants that pose the greatest threat to human health in this country.
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How to adapt in the new virtual selling reality
Robin: SmartCue is a sales effectiveness platform for enterprise sales teams. We help sales reps move away from vanilla cookie-cutter product demos for their prospects to personalize product demos so that they can accelerate their sales cycles. With SmartCue, sales leaders can bring consistency to their demo pitches. They can improve their conversion rates and gain insights on continually refining their sales demo process.
What biggest problem SmartCue solves?
Robin: The biggest problem we solved is helping sales reps avoid very boring feature vomit type of product demos when they’re doing demos to their prospects by personalizing them. We help these sales reps quickly take their prospects to the “aha” moment. So it’s a win-win for both the prospect, who quickly gets to see how the sales rep really solves their problem, and for the sales rep, the opportunity is qualified faster and moves faster through the sales funnel.
It’s about cutting out unnecessary things – the simple 80/20 principle. If Cristian is a prospect of mine and comes to me, he is probably dealing with a problem he wants to solve. The first and most critical thing I need to show Cristian as a sales rep is how my product can solve that problem. Everything else is just gravy; it’s like – okay, Cristian doesn’t really care that my product has AI, intelligence, and analytics. All he cares about is does it solve the problem. That’s what we are trying to enable sales teams to be able to do with SmartCue.
What are the top features of SmartCue?
Robin: So the first one for us is simplicity. And I say that because sales reps and many sales engineering teams can create their demos lightning-fast with SmartCue right now. Instead of spending hours and tons of resources for every custom demo request that comes to them from a prospect or the sales team. That is a huge problem currently in any enterprise sales team.
I think SmartCue has the simplest learning curve. Our north star for the product has always been how we can add value to a sales team. To do that by fitting into their existing workflow rather than forcing them to learn a new tool and spend hours on training, onboarding, and integrations. That has been our north star right from day one.
And if you ask me for another feature, I will say insights. All these years, when you think about it, sales leaders have always known how many meetings has my sales rep do in a given week, but what they did not have is an insight into how much time did the reps spend giving a demo versus on the slide deck, versus chit-chatting. More importantly, when your sales rep gives a demo, how do you know that your sales rep is following the playbook you and the team created? This is how we should showcase our product. Which module and feature does the sales rep spend most of their time on that resonates with the client versus not? Those are the kind of insights that SmartCue can provide, which are invaluable to any sales team.
How can teams use SmartCue?
Robin: Our obvious and primary use case is for sales teams so that you can deliver contextual and relevant demos to your target audience. Now the same framework can be used internally by product teams. When you think of a new joined, a new employee that’s coming in. How is the traditional onboarding done? They’re like – okay, here you can watch a video. Check out this PowerPoint. Someone from the product team may give you a demo. Right now, the problem is through all of this. The new employee has not ever used the product, the actual product that you want to sell.
With SmartCue, you can do that, but you can take it a step forward and allow every individual, every employee, to understand the product’s value proposition, a particular module, or a specific feature and how that actually resonates with different audiences. So the training and onboarding become very, very contextual and very powerful. Now, when a new employee goes in front of a customer, they not only know how the product works, but they also know what value it provides for this prospect. Especially in enterprise companies, it takes about four to five months for a sales rep to quote-unquote and be market ready. With SmartCue, you can actually shorten that to a few weeks. I think that’s a very powerful second use case.
And finally, if you want to take it a step forward, we’ve had some of our customers sort of use SmartCue as a trainer platform. We, as company X, have sold our product to company Y. How do we ensure that company Y is fully trained and onboarded on our product? How do we create a training module that ensures they get full value from our product? And so they’ve used SmartCue to build training modules for their companies. So those are some of the early signs of multiple problems that we can potentially solve.
What is the pricing for SmartCue?
Robin: We do so. We offer a fully featured two-week trial for anyone who wants to experience the product. Then, if you’re a solopreneur, a creator, or a very small team, we have a very affordable creator plan. Also, for our fellow startup founders, we have a startup plan – we know your pains, and we would love to work with all of my fellow founders who are growing and scaling their businesses. And, of course, we have enterprise plans for some of our large enterprise customers.
What are the SmartCue integrations?
Robin: Early days for us, but as a sales effectiveness platform is a no-brainer for us to integrate with CRM tools because every sales team wants to be able to track and link back every sales activity back into their CRM. To be able to run analysis on them and determine the value and effectiveness of not just every tool they have in their arsenal but also the performance of their individual sales reps.
That is an integration that we have. We’re actually coming up with a ton more, including integrations like Loom, so you will soon be able to export out a lot of your demos or demo libraries into PowerPoints or PDFs or just dynamic URLs. So that you can share it with your prospects, even post your call or leave it behind, and things like that. We’re looking to integrate with tools like LinkedIn and many sales intelligence tools out in the market. We’re discussing with large LMS providers to partner up and integrate into their products, but a lot is happening – it’s the early days.
When did you start the company, and how did you develop this idea?
Robin: That is an interesting question. The company essentially started in October of 2021. Still, the idea’s genesis started about ten years ago. As background, I have spent most of my professional career as a solutions consultant or solutions architect in many enterprise software companies. I was always part of sales functions, and my team was responsible for what was back then called sales training. But nowadays has transformed into this buzzy term of sales enablement.
Back then, it was just sales training or readiness. But even then, I watched sales reps struggle to do justice to the products we sell because they were doing vanilla cookie-cutter demos. We implemented several different solutions, like LMS solutions or even product walk-through tools, but none of them really worked in ensuring that we had standardized product demos right. So the big “aha” moment for me was during one of these sales off-sites where we were supposed to enable or train all of the sales folks, and one of the sales reps came up to me. She said – hey Robin, this fancy efficiency tool that you’re trying to deploy is only trying to improve the efficiency of my boss, but for me and all the rest of it only added friction to my workflow. That was a big light bulb moment.
And fast forward to 2020, I’d moved back to India because the pandemic hit, and virtual selling is now much more commonplace. And now, a side effect of virtual selling is that sales reps can no longer just wind and dine or schmooze their prospects to a deal. Instead, you now have a short 30-minute Zoom call to convince your prospect that – hey, you know, your solution or product really solves their pain points. And because of that, your product now has to shine product demos that were critical back then and are even more critical in the sales process.
That really it’s a long waited story. But that essentially was the perfect storm for me to try and solve this problem of personalizing product demos. I tried to learn from some of the mistakes that we made and some of the observations that I saw. The key thing that came out for me was that if I build any sales effectiveness product for sales teams, the bedrock has to be – how I reduce or eliminate friction and fit it into a sales rep’s existing workflow and build something that is sales rep habit. Because if I don’t, the adoption odds will drop drastically. Because now, I’m forcing a salesperson to learn a new tool, and if you know the industry or the space, there are always new tools out.
What’s your vision for SmartCue?
Robin: We really want to be the second brain for the sales rep. Think of Jarvis for Iron Man. Whenever sales rep has anything they need to do, like moving their deal forward, they interact with SmartCue in some form or the other. In the long run, we hope that SmartCue can become a verb like Salesforce or, more recently, Loom. Anytime you’re trying to demo basic training and onboarding, we want sales teams to just SmartCueing.
What’s your company’s tool stack?
Robin: We have Zoho as our CRM, and then we use ClickUp for everything related to the product. Obviously, we use Slack like every other company out there for communication. ClickUp is great, I love ClickUp, and I think the other tool I use is called Motion, not Notion. It’s basically a Calendly or a calendar management product, and I love it. I started using it a few months back, and it has become my smarter system, like my Jarvis.
What is your story, Robin?
Robin: I have a computer science degree from here in India, and then I got an MBA from a university in the US. I spent ten-plus years with startups of various sizes, all in the B2B SaaS space selling to enterprise clients, mostly in the US. As I said, my role at these companies was always at the intersection of sales and product, so I was a solution consultant and solution architect, and that’s my journey.
The one thing that I’d say is that it’s a little bit unconventional because I was never a great student. Especially when you live in India. If you want to be the ideal son, you either become an engineer, a doctor, or a chartered accountant. I picked the easiest of the three but was never great at it. I kept thinking that I always had an entrepreneurial event of mine. My background is from an entrepreneurial family. My father always had his own business and things like that. And I was like – man, that’s what I want to do. I don’t want to spend my life in a room just coding. I like people. And I think I have a way with people.
One piece of advice for someone who wants to get started in sales
Robin: The biggest or best quality you could have is persistence and being okay with no. Because as blame glamorous as a sales role sounds, it is a hundred no’s before one yes, right? The key to being a good salesperson is filtering out the negativity and noise. And then really focusing on the big picture and the outcome. You have to be a people person. You have to like people to be a good salesperson, to be able to relate to them. Breaking into sales or being a salesperson is not hard, but being a great salesperson is damn hard.
Why it’s better to have a co-founder
Robin: As I said, I am a solo founder, which comes with its own challenges. And while I’ve been lucky to have a great support system, I now definitely realize the value of having a co-founder. Or at least a good second-in-command on this wild ride with you. Having to deal with the ups and downs as a solo founder is fine, but I know what I will not ever do with my next startup is go solo again. So I think that’s one thing I will leave you with – if you have a co-founder, go for it.
I can have a co-founder now. I absolutely can. But it’s not the same as starting from zero. When the two or three or four of you have the germ of an idea together, you grow with it together. So it’s very different from having an idea and then finding someone to buy into it.
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Erich Schwer is a Television Personality and a Real Estate analyst. He is popularly known for his appearance in the TV show The Bachelorette and also win his show. Erich found his love in the show named Gabby Windey and later couple got engaged.
Erich Schwer Biography
Name | Erich Schwer |
Profession | Real Estate Analyst |
Date of Birth | 7 January 1993 |
Age | 29 years |
Birth Place | Bedminster, New Jersey |
Current Residence | Not Known |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Known |
Ethnicity | White |
School | Local High School |
College | The University of Massachusetts, Amherst Elon University |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Parents | Mother: Donna Schwer Father: Allan R Schwer |
Sibling | Sister: Elise Schwer |
Relationship Status | Unmarried |
Erich Schwer Physical Appearance
Height | In Centimeters- 193cm In Feet and Inches-6’4″ |
Weight | In Kilogram- 97kg In Pounds- 213lbs |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Body Measurements | 42,34,15 |
Erich Schwer Education
Erich completed his high school education at a Local Private School. Erich Schwer completed his freshman year of education in economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Later he owns his graduation degree in Bachelor of science in marketing, Concentration in Professional Sales at Elon University.
Erich Schwer Family
Erich was born on 7 January 1993 in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA. Erich shared a close bond with his father but unfortunately, his father died at the age of 65 years on July 6, 2022, just a few days before he made his appearance in the show The Bachelorette. Erich also had an elder sister named Elise Schwer.
Erich Schwer Relationship
Erich Schwer is in a relationship with Gabby Windey. The couple met for the first time in the show The Bachelorette. Later both got engaged. Windey was an ICU nurse. In 2018 Windey make an appearance in a dance show named The Stars with her dancing Partner Val Chmerkovskiy. In 2018 Erich and Gabby net their relationship. Erich shares his breakup in his IG story.
Erich Schwer Career
Erich is an executive search consultant for two years at Hobbs & Towne, Inc. In 2018 he worked as a commercial real estate and renewable energy acquisition at Sky Management Services, LLC. Later before being hired as an analyst at Rexford Industrial he became a senior analyst at TDC Logistics Group. Erich gain popularity through the television show The Bachelorette Premiered on the ABC channel.
Erich Schwer Net Worth
Erich Schwer estimated net worth is $750k USD. He works in different business sectors which is the main source of his income.
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Erich Schwer Measurements and Facts
- Erich Schwer was born and rise in Bedminster, New Jersey.
- Erich Schwer worked for more than five companies as an analyst and an executive member.
- Erich Schwer gains popularity for his appearance in the television show The Bachelorette.
- Erich Schwer shared a close bond with his dad and called him Big AI.
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Nikola Tesla Articles
Superman of the Waldorf
The late NikoIa TesIa was a spectacular eccentric scientist and showman. Sure that his name will outlive Thomas Edison’s, Tesla’s admirers hold that he and Michael Faraday were the greatest electrical discoverers of modern times. Last week one admirer, who according to the inventor himself understood him “better than any man alive,” published the first Tesla biography — Prodigal Genius (Ives Washburn; $3.75). The author: John J. O’Neill, science editor of the New York Herald Tribune.
O’Neill, throwing off journalistic reserve, describes Tesla as “a superman — unquestionably one of the world’s greatest geniuses.” O’Neill credits him not only with inventing the polyphase alternating current generator and Tesla induction motor, which scientists generally have hailed as the basis of “our electrical power era” (Time, July 20, 1931), but also with discovering the basic principles of the radio, radar, electronic tube, X ray, fluorescent light, electron microscope, rocket bomb, etc. All these and the discovery of cosmic rays besides, says O’Neill, were inspired by basic Tesla findings. Less ardent admirers do not go so far: they classify many of Tesla’s “discoveries” as mere hunches, lacking in scientific documentation. A fantastically secretive worker, Tesla published little specific data on his researches.
June Bugs and Generators. Tesla had the fictional earmarks of genius. He was humbly born (in a Croatian village now part of Yugoslavia) of a preacher father and illiterate mother who loved to invent household gadgets. Nikola invented a popgun and a water wheel at five; a 16-bug-power motor (operated by June bugs glued to the arms of a tiny windmill) at nine; a “vacuum motor” at twelve; his famed alternating current generator at 25. This came to him while he was reciting Goethe’s Faust one day in a Budapest park; he promptly diagrammed it in a dirt path with a twig.
When European engineers dismissed his invention as incredible, Tesla sailed for Manhattan and went to work in Edison’s laboratory. The two did not hit it off; Tesla insisted that alternating current was the thing for power; Edison stuck stubbornly to direct.
Tesla, who considered Edison a mere inventor, not a scientist, quit in 1885 when Edison refused to pay $50,000 Tesla thought he had been promised for his work. In 1912 Tesla refused the Nobel prize because it was to be shared with Edison. Only after long argument was Tesla prevailed upon to accept the Edison Medal for his achievements in 1917.
For his alternating current system, Tesla eventually got $1,000,000 from Westinghouse. By his biographer’s account he later gave up his rights to millions more in royalties to help his friend George Westinghouse out of a financial hole. Soon afterward Tesla lost everything when his Manhattan laboratory in South Fifth Avenue (now West Broadway) burned down. According to O’Neill, Tesla created some 200 inventions, but he dismissed most of them as “small-time stuff” ‘and failed to develop them, letting others pirate his work.
Tesla concentrated on larger projects. The most grandiose: a scheme for the wireless transmission of electric power. He proposed to charge the earth with tremendous voltages and make it “oscillate,” thereby making it possible to tap electricity from any part of the globe. At his famed electrical tower in Colorado, Tesla produced a potential of 135,000,000 volts (still the highest ever achieved) and claimed that he lit 200 incandescent bulbs 26 miles away with wireless power.
Twain and Pigeon. Tesla’s experiments, few of them ever finished, were financed by such backers as J. Pierpont Morgan, John Jacob Astor, John Hays Hammond, Thomas Fortune Ryan, Samuel Insull. During the last 20 years of his life, Tesla holed up in a Manhattan hotel room, dreaming of bigger & bigger projects. Before his death last year at 86, he had announced that he was on the verge of: 1) inventing a death ray, 2) communicating with other planets.
O’Neill does nothing to tarnish the lustre of Tesla’s eccentricity. A meticulous dresser, he never used a handkerchief or collar more than once, could often be seen in white tie & tails feeding pigeons on the steps of the 42nd Street library or St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Because of an intense germ phobia, he never shook hands if he could help it.
At meals in his hotel, two dozen napkins were stacked, by his orders, on his table; with them he wiped every dish and piece of silverware as it came from the kitchen. In his heyday, he lived at the Waldorf-Astoria and had a fabulous reputation as a host. He invariably took his guests to his laboratory and treated them to an electrical display, which included the then startling trick of passing 1,000,000 volts through his body.
A few days before he died, Tesla sent a messenger with an envelope addressed to “Mr. Samuel Clemens, 35 South Fifth Street, New York City.” Inside the envelope was a blank sheet of paper wrapped around $100 in $5 bills. No one could persuade Tesla that his old friend Mark Twain was dead. Cried he: “He was in my room, here, last night.”
The Author. Like his subject, Author O’Neill is something of a mystic, interested in spiritualism and the Society for Psychical Research. A onetime printer’s devil, he was a page in the New York Public Library when he met Tesla, began to read the scientist’s books and became a science reporter. For his coverage of Harvard’s Tercentenary in 1936 he won a Pulitzer Prize. | <urn:uuid:d4467999-af4b-485d-82f0-054ddcb66ef0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://teslauniverse.com/nikola-tesla/articles/superman-waldorf | 2024-04-21T22:11:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.968694 | 1,269 |
Talk to me about the truth of religion and I’ll listen gladly. Talk to me about the duty of religion and I’ll listen submissively. But don’t come talking to me about the consolations of religion or I shall suspect that you don’t understand.
C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed, 12 [after his wife died]
One of many great things about being Josh Crowe’s roommate for a year was that he taught me about music. We bonded over dozens of songs, over countless stories and moments. I can’t hear “Brick” by Ben Folds Five without thinking of Josh and smiling. The look on his face as he told me what the lyrics meant is forever etched into my brain. Thanks to Josh I get how music is the language of the soul.
But there is one song we talked about that means more than the others: a heart-wrenching personal testimony by Caedmon’s Call called “Center Aisle”. The story behind the song, written by Derek Webb, is as honest as it is tragic. It involves the death of his best friend’s teenage sister and how he struggled to write a song for the funeral. “Center Aisle” is the song that he really wanted to write but couldn’t because it would not be appropriate for the service. It is far too dark and raw. So he started writing it on the car ride home. You can read a brief account of Webb’s testimony and hear the song here.
“Center Aisle” echoes several things I have learned over the last 20 years of being a pastor about dealing with grief. While no two people are the same and people indeed grieve differently, there are things about dealing with it that come up often when I talk with those in the depths of it. As with Job calling his friends “miserable comforters” I have discovered that often people’s well-meaning intentions towards the grieving can make it worse. This is an attempt to reflect on what God has taught me from the Bible and from hundreds of conversations that I hope will help us all to minister to grieving people in a more emotionally intelligent way.
Here are a few things a grieving person (probably) does not need:
Tragedy, loss, and mourning should make us comfortable saying, “I don’t know.” These three words are at times okay in Christianity and even at times the only legitimate response. And sometimes knowing why doesn’t help at all. If you read Lamentations, Jeremiah absolutely knows why Jerusalem is being judged and it didn’t alleviate his pain.
Job’s friends treated Job’s grief like a problem to be solved. Bildad in chapter 8 even has the gall to tell Job that his children died because they were sinners. Pain isn’t a math problem. It is in many ways as different from math as possible in that it lacks order and logic. It’s messy. It brings dissonance. It makes us incoherent. Solutions to pain are often like square pegs to a round hole.
Pain cuts through the most superficial parts of our faith, in particular how we speak. Grief has a way of making platitudes seem perverse and disgusting. If you have ever read A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis, you will find the exact opposite of “strong faith” cliches. You’ll find intense monologues of anger and vicious, struggling doubt–closer to what Job says in chapters 3, 6, 7 and 30, what dozens of Psalms say and what many others in the Bible wrote.
Once on Facebook I asked people what the worse Christian cliches were and the top two both dealt with grief: “God won’t give you more than you can handle” and “God (or Heaven) just needed another angel” (when someone dies). Quite often words like these grate on the grieving person’s ears.
3. Argument or Correction
Job’s friends actually offered this, as vulgar as it may be. Yet I will guess it is rare in our culture for someone to argue with a grieving person. At least with those who are grieving in ways we commonly think.
So here I will state that I think a possible application for many of us may be the need to not debate with people who are grieving in a different sense, due to issues like racial injustice or hostility from the church for their sexual struggles.
On the first one I will not repeat verbatim what I wrote for in the NFL on REO article last week but will allude to the fact that while some racial issues are worthy of discussion and disagreement, some people are hurting and just need to be listened to without judgment or debate.
On the second, it is clear to me that some people are struggling with same-sex attraction and Christians are frequently guilty of preaching from a distance without showing any semblance of compassion, humility or relational engagement. And this rejection in turn creates genuine grief people carry with them constantly. Dr. Michael Oliver, Department Chair of Psychology at Welch College says (while in part quoting Eric L. Johnson), “Through our abrasive speech toward homosexuality, ‘we have assigned it to a dark corner where it cannot shine’…We should call God’s people to listen to brothers and sisters who struggle with SSA1.” After a person is wounded, it may be time to put down the sword.
4. Theology Without Biblical or Relational Context
Romans 8:28 is a great verse about God working things together for good. But unless a person understands what “good” means in the Bible and unless they properly understand the verses before this passage that talk about longing to be rid of our bodies of sin and suffering and groaning in our prayers because we don’t know how to pray, that verse may not help much. And even with a proper biblical understanding, it may not be what the person needs to hear just a few hours or a couple of days after the tragedy.
In general, unless I know a person quite well I prefer to stay away from trying to Jesus juke their suffering. There are of course exceptions and that is why I use “probably” in my title. If I am close to a person I will know better how to use the Bible to serve them.
I recall a classmate of mine in grad school who lost his teenage daughter unexpectedly. After taking time off to grieve he came back and told the class, “People that didn’t know me wanted to quote the Bible to me. I know the Bible. That’s not what I needed.” That will not be everyone’s response but there is an element of truth in it for a lot of grieving people.
Conversely, a grieving person probably does need:
The heart of the issue with all of the above points is that they involve talking without empathizing. Time and time again I have heard people in the deepest levels of hurt tell me they didn’t want an abundance of words, but rather just for someone to be there and cry with them. In “Center Aisle,” Derek Webb wrote this, reflecting on the awkwardness of trying to interact with his best friend at the funeral:
There aren't words to say
Words aren't remembered
Back in January of 2015 when REO contributor David Lytle’s first wife, Bethany, passed away, the guys from REO were talking privately and I mentioned this lyric. Later, when Dave joined the conversation he responded that he agreed with it.
A huge problem in Job isn’t just that the friends argued and spoke falsely about God. It’s that from Job 4 to 26, they take up nearly half of the conversation. Often, just being there speaks sufficiently.
When you read Ruth, you find Ruth refusing to abandon Naomi even after her initial grief over losing her husband and sons. Ruth’s declaration of commitment to Naomi is so powerful I’ve heard it read at weddings. I think quite often, after a while, the tragedy that causes a person grief leaves the public consciousness but the griever continues to have bad days and weeks, struggling with pain. And that is where long-term relational commitment is vital.
In an article Dave wrote about life as a widower, he said,
Most importantly, widows and widowers need relationship. This need is especially acute for [them], because this is exactly what has been stolen from them.
David Lytle, D6 Family Minsistry Journal, Vol. 2, Randall House Academic
Additionally, he told me that in the long run of grief, commitment from people enables them to see you in the daily grind and offer you the words of true encouragement like “Hey, you are doing a great job parenting in these difficult circumstances.” That can be like water in the desert of grief.
Sometimes we need to resign ourselves to the fact that grief is just hard and we cannot do very much to alleviate it. I have heard grieving people say that they hate hearing “Sorry for your loss” over and over and getting the constant looks of pity. Those are reasonable reactions to a grieving person yet they still can be met with frustration.
Even after Ruth commits to Naomi, Naomi remains bitter. Commitment didn’t take the grief away. I will guess that there were some tough moments in their relationship, and Ruth had to sacrifice greatly by being patient with her mother-in-law. Job’s friends did exactly what Job needed for one week (Job 2:11-13) but then lost patience. If you hear a grieving person talk the way C.S. Lewis did in A Grief Observed, you may think they are a heretic. Be patient with them.
Of course, all people need to try to process grief in a healthy way and that means eventually getting back to some sense of normalcy, whatever that means in a person’s unique circumstances. But the person may need great patience in the meantime.
Paul told us to weep with those who weep. I will never ever try to romanticize grief but if there is one way God does use horrid circumstances for good, it’s that he builds intimacy through it, with Him and with each other. The people I’m closest to are the ones who have cried with me. My church in Chicago basically is my family as a result. And it’s largely because they have just been there during the nightmarish circumstances I’ve been through, mourned alongside me and not thrown cliches at my suffering.
May we all have those types of people in our lives and be that type of person to others.
- Michael Oliver, Sexuality, Gender and the Church, 136 ↩
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That was way cool! In the 80's I was a painter, and was working at TSTI campus painting some buildings during the Texas Air Expo which was held in Waco. We had climbed on top of the building we were painting to watch the Concorde. It flew around and then left. It would take a plane full of people, fly to the coast, break the sound barrier out over the Gulf then fly back.
After the Concorde flew out of sight we turned to go back down and do some work. About the time we turned around the Thunderbirds were less than a mile out and flew right over us. With us up on that 4 story building, they had to be about 500 ft above us. They hit the throttle just as we turned around and it was one of the loudest things I've ever heard. All of them at once. They flew past us to the runway and then split up into their show. One of the coolest moments of my life that day. I became a huge fan of the airplane that day, and often watch fighter jet videos to this day.
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Zine // Formula 1: The Archives, IMAGO looks behind the scenes of F1 photography, and dives deep into its nostalgic archives with a peak into the future of motorsport.
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The Scalers’ 2023 Recap: rising above challenges together
The year 2023 has been (arguably) the toughest in the IT industry. Ever.
Good proof of it is the 152,000 layoffs announced so far this year in tech, up 716% from the same period last year.
Yet, The Scalers kept growing and closed another successful year.
In 2023, among other milestones, we opened new offices, earned the Great Place to Work recognition for the second consecutive year, and had a record number of partners visiting their teams in Bangalore, India.
Scaling never stops!
The Scalers’ growth this year can be measured in numbers:
- We experienced a +30% revenue growth.
- We hired 240 engineers for our partners.
- We officially expanded to our 5th global location.
Plus, we have new and exciting business opportunities in the pipeline. The end of the year has slowed down the tech industry’s decline and set the stage for a promising start to 2024 for us.
Enhancing our presence in global markets
This year, we opened two brand-new offices in strategic regions and came closer to our UK, European, and ANZ partners:
- At the beginning of 2023, we established operations in Sydney to better support our partners in Australia and New Zealand and forge new partnerships.
- Later this year, we opened an office in London, joining Bangalore, Dublin, Krakow, and Sydney as our 5th global location.
The inauguration of the London office was one of the highlights of 2023, as it marks the next chapter in The Scalers’ history. The office space will be the centre of our business development operations and will allow us to strengthen relationships with our current and future partners in the UK and Europe.
Connecting with tech leaders
Before the opening of the London office, The Scalers attended London Tech Week 2023, one of Europe’s largest technology events. Our team had the chance to meet tech leaders and show them our unique and high-value approach to building offshore software development teams.
Following our expansion to Australia, we proudly sponsored OpsWorld Melbourne 2023, a conference on Data and AI. Some of our Strategic Partnerships team members had the opportunity to connect with CTOs and other business leaders and talk about the unique advantages of The Scalers’ model.
Partners celebrating successes
Despite the rough economic climate in the IT industry, 2023 was a year to celebrate for our partners.
For instance, one of our UK-based partners in the finance industry onboarded their first engineers this year. Since the beginning of our partnership, we helped them build a small non-technical team, and now we are on track to assist in scaling their recently created engineering team entering 2024.
Another UK-based company in the investment sector onboarded their first Quant developers just one month after signing our partnership contract! Following a successful start, we plan to expand their tech team in the first quarter of next year.
Our portfolio of new partners has also been enriched by adding an Australian food and beverage company, and our team is already working to find elite talent to meet their needs.
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Funko Pop! Comic Covers - Justice League of America - The Brave and the Bold #10
Published on the 29th of December, 1959, The Brave and the Bold #28 featured Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, and J'onn J'onzz. Together they team up to take on Starro the Conqueror!
Displayed in front of cover art of the iconic DC release, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Flash, Wonder Woman and J'onn J'onzz are depicted in Pop form, taking on the mighty Starro! Struggling to fight for justice and keep Earth safe from the otherworldly entity, the Pop! Comic Covers Diorama beautifully captures the energy and spirit of the action-packed comic.
Team up with the world's greatest heroes and order yours today!
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Have you ever wondered about the difference between a Marketing Agency and a PR Agency? They both sound important, right? Well, they are! In this article, we will break down the basics and make it super easy for you to understand the key differences between a Marketing Agency and a PR Agency.
Marketing Agency: Making Brands Shine
Let's start with Marketing Agencies. These are the wizards who make sure everyone knows about a brand and its awesome products or services. Think of them as the superheroes of brand promotion. Marketing Agencies like Lawlor Media Group are experts in creating eye-catching advertisements, engaging social media campaigns, and clever strategies to reach as many people as possible.
What Marketing Agencies Do:
1. Advertisement Magic: Marketing Agencies know how to create ads that grab attention. They design posters, videos, and online ads that make you stop scrolling and say, "Wow!"
2. Social Media Fun: Ever seen a viral post on Instagram or Facebook? That's the work of a Marketing Agency. They know the secrets to making content go viral and get shared by everyone.
3. Strategy Geniuses: These agencies plan how to make a brand stand out. They decide where to advertise, when to launch campaigns, and how to keep people talking about the brand.
PR Agency: Reputation Protectors
Now, let's talk about PR Agencies NYC. PR stands for Public Relations, and these agencies are like the guardians of a brand's reputation. If a brand is a superhero, a PR Agency is the sidekick, always there to make sure the superhero looks good and is loved by everyone.
What PR Agencies Do:
1. Building Good Vibes: PR Agencies NYC focuses on creating a positive image for a brand. They organize events, sponsorships, and partnerships that make people think, "This brand is cool!"
2. Crisis Management: Uh-oh, something went wrong? That's where PR Agencies shine. They handle crises, like bad reviews or scandals, and work to make things right again.
3. Online Reputation Management: In the digital age, what people say online matters. PR Agencies, especially in places like NYC, where there's a lot of buzz, ensure that a brand's Online Reputation Management New York is sparkling clean.
Now that we know what each agency does, let's highlight the main differences.
1. Focus Area:
- Marketing Agency: Their main focus is promoting and selling a brand's products or services.
- PR Agency: They concentrate on building and maintaining a positive image for the brand.
2. Time Horizon:
- Marketing Agency: Often focuses on short-term goals, like boosting sales for a specific product launch.
- PR Agency: Works on long-term strategies to create a positive and enduring brand image.
3. Approach to Challenges:
- Marketing Agency: Faces challenges by creating engaging and attractive campaigns to grab attention.
- PR Agency: Deals with challenges by managing the brand's reputation, addressing concerns, and maintaining a positive public image.
Why Brands Need Both
In the vast world of business, brands need both Marketing and PR to thrive. It's like having a dynamic duo – Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly – they complement each other.
1. Visibility and Credibility:
- Marketing creates visibility: It ensures people know about the brand.
- PR builds credibility: It makes people trust and love the brand.
2. Short-Term and Long-Term Success:
- Marketing for quick wins: Perfect for boosting sales and immediate success.
- PR for lasting success: Ensures the brand's positive image endures over time.
3. Handling Ups and Downs:
- Marketing during the ups: Celebrating successes and achievements.
- PR during the downs: Navigating challenges and crises with grace.
In the bustling world of business, both Marketing and PR Agencies play crucial roles. While Marketing Agencies shine in creating eye-catching campaigns and boosting sales, PR Agencies are the unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to build and protect a brand's reputation. So, the next time you see a cool ad or hear about a brand doing something amazing, remember the dynamic duo – Marketing and PR – working together to make it all happen. And if you're in NYC and need some magic, check out Lawlor Media Group for top-notch PR services! Remember, a successful brand needs both wings to soar high in the sky of success. | <urn:uuid:99843e4e-aa97-46a5-8517-d38639824f18> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theamberpost.com/post/marketing-agency-vs-pr-agency-whats-the-difference | 2024-04-21T20:07:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.929494 | 929 |
Aachen | Shadow forest
A POETIC JOURNEY INTO THE DARK FOREST
Out of reality, into the world of fairy tales, always into the forest, Theater Anu sends its visitors into an adventure. Theater Anu catapults the Grimm fairy tales back to their original setting: the forest at night. In groups of max. 50 people and equipped with a lantern, visitors experience the forest with all their senses as an unsecured terrain, as a magical place where ghosts and fauns haunt and as a place where man is close to the gods.
It is rare that we are allowed to look into the world of our ancestors. The Brothers Grimm have kept one of these few windows into the past open for us with their collection of fairy tales for two hundred years now. Theater Anu enables visitors to Shadow Forest directly into the world of these ancient folk tales.
VVK 15€/12€ reduced
AK 17€/14€ reduced
Border Route Head
Meeting place KuKuKu
Eupener Str. 420
from 9.30 p.m. always at 15-minute intervals.
An event of the Cultural Department of the City of Aachen. In the framework of the festival "across the borders".
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New York Times Bestseller, M.J. Rose, author of more than 2 dozen books, grew up in New York City mostly in the labyrinthine galleries of the Metropolitan Museum, the dark tunnels and lush gardens of Central Park and reading her mother’s favorite books before she was allowed. She believes mystery and magic are all around us but we are too often too busy to notice…books that exaggerate mystery and magic draw attention to it and remind us to look for it and revel in it. The television series PAST LIFE, was based on Rose’s novels in the Reincarnationist series. Her photo was taken by Judith Pushett utilizing an old relic: a turn-of-the-century 11 x 14 inch wood camera. Rose lives in CT with her husband the musician and composer, Doug Scofield. Rose has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, WSJ, Time, USA Today and on the Today Show, and NPR radio. Rose graduated from Syracuse University, spent the ’80s in advertising, has a commercial in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC and since 2005 has run the first marketing company for authors – Authorbuzz.com. She co-founded 1001DarkNights.com in 2013. | <urn:uuid:04255acd-43e0-4f34-acfb-f1e19e8dd073> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theblueboxpress.com/category/mj-rose/ | 2024-04-21T22:03:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.967397 | 256 |
Seem like it’s been ages, but in reality it’s only been 16 days since the Premier League ended and we couldn’t miss it more!
Obviously we have the World Cup to look forward too but let’s be honest it is and always has been United >England, so lets make with the Premier League already!
After a nightmare season, United fans will be looking forward to righting David Moyes’ wrongs with Louis Van Gaal and putting some cocky Scousers and noisy neighbours back in their place.
But we’re not alone in waiting as Carlsberg are counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds to the new season.
The beer company, official sponsors of the Premier League, will be holding our hands through the summer guiding us through the wilderness to a brand spanking new season.
They have set up a Tumblr page with a countdown and Newtons Cradle made of footballs so you know when exactly United will be back in action in the Premier League http://isitbplyet.tumblr.com/
Given our performances against Liverpool, City, Chelsea and Everton last season United fans will be expecting better from Van Gaal when the new season kicks off and if (when) we win United fans will likely be repeating Carlsberg’s slogan:
‘That calls for a Carlsberg’!
So don’t worry, only 80 days, 13 hours, 8 minutes and 40 seconds to go!
Sponsored by Carlsberg
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5 FP&A Trends That Have Defined 2023
- The CFO Show
2023 has been a year defined by uncertainty. This trend is a driving force behind the decision making of FP&A teams, as they aim to create more agile and dynamic operations in the face of constant change. But uncertainty is only one FP&A trend that’s shaped the past year.
Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer of Dresner Advisory Services, suggests there are five major FP&A trends that have defined 2023 and point to what lies ahead in 2024. In this episode, Howard dives into these trends with hosts Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller.
In this Episode:
- How to achieve efficiency goals in the face of economic uncertainty
- The appropriate strategy for human capital investments
- ESG reporting and planning taking on added significance
- The importance of rolling forecasts in a volatile geopolitical climate
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VALENCIA, Calif. — February 8, 2017 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, (NYSE:SIX) and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the “Official Technology Partner” of the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced its renewed collaboration on virtual reality roller coasters with the unveiling of a bold, innovative twist on the experience at Six Flags parks. Last spring, the two companies joined forces to introduce North America’s first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus, and now in 2017— for the first time ever, riders will be offered a one-of-a-kind mixed reality experience that only Six Flags can deliver. Another world’s first—complex gameplay, where riders make key decisions during the course of the ride that can affect their scoring at the end. The New Revolution Galactic Attack makes its world debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain, near Los Angeles and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, near San Francisco, offering park guests a thrilling, fully immersive ride of their lives as they battle to save the planet from an impending alien drone invasion.
“Six Flags is proud to be partnering with Samsung to develop the newest, most innovative thrill ride experience in the theme park industry,” said Brett Petit, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “This mixed reality technology is truly groundbreaking and like nothing our guests have ever experienced. Six Flags and Samsung changed the game last year with VR on twelve roller coasters and now we are breaking new ground yet again.”
“Our strategic partnership with Six Flags enables millions of consumers to experience virtual reality for the first time by bringing Gear VR to real roller coasters at theme parks across the country. We are always aiming to create immersive, never been done before experiences with our Samsung VR ecosystem as the focal point, so these new experiences at Six Flags are completely complementary to that key objective. We are thrilled to continue to work with Six Flags and bring VR to the mainstream,” said Marc Mathieu, Samsung Electronics America’s Chief Marketing Officer.
When riders board the coasters and don their Samsung Gear VR headsets, they will be introduced to the device’s passthrough camera functionality, instantly making riders aware of their surroundings, by allowing them to see the “real world,” including the person seated next to them— along with virtual content. As they get settled into the ride, a heads up display overlay on the passthrough camera view will show data like current status of weaponry, time codes, fuel cells, and a countdown clock. Cresting the lift hill, a massive, swirling wormhole comes into view. As riders drop at high speeds, the mixed reality view changes to a completely immersive, virtual reality environment and a fighter spaceship cockpit materializes and envelops the riders into a tunnel of light. At the bottom of the first hill, riders are launched into the middle of a space battle, coming under attack from flying drones firing lasers and missiles. After swinging through tight channels, narrowly dodging drones and artillery fire, riders are brought into one of three drone bays, each of which offer a completely different gaming experience and three different endings.
To commemorate the opening weekend of The New Revolution Galactic Attack on February 18-20, both parks are “attacking” hunger by hosting a food drive. Every paid guest or season pass holder who brings a full bag of non-perishable food items to support local regional food banks will be given an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the VR ride experience before it opens to the public the following weekend, February 25-26 at Six Flags Magic Mountain and February 20 at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
The New Revolution Galactic Attack is one of 19 roller coasters in Six Flags Magic Mountain’s world-class coaster collection. The Valencia, CA park holds the Guinness World Record for most coasters in a theme park, including adrenaline-pumping coasters like Twisted Colossus—the world’s longest hybrid coaster; Full Throttle —the world’s largest looping coaster; Tatsu—the tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster in the world; X2—the world’s first and only 5th dimensional coaster; and Goliath—the “giant among giants” mega coaster.
The New Revolution Galactic Attack at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, located in Vallejo, CA, will be featured on the park’s floorless looping coaster, Kong, which joins other thrilling rides such as The Joker, Superman Ultimate Flight, Medusa, and SkyScreamer. Family and kids rides, along with animal shows and encounters, wildlife exhibits and educational programs round out the variety of fun offerings for guests of all ages.
2017 Six Flags Season Passes are on sale and include unlimited visits now through the entire 2017 season with NO blackout dates and can be used at any Six Flags Park. Additional Season Pass perks include free tickets for friends, park admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park® and more. Season Passes can be purchased at the main gate ticket booths or online at sixflags.com. Online Pass purchases are eligible for low monthly payments through the Membership program.
Season Pass Holders may also take advantage of the best value in Dining by purchasing a 2017 Season Dining Pass. For one low price, enjoy a variety of meal options on each visit. Dining passes may be purchased at the park or online at sixflags.com. About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.3 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 56 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. | <urn:uuid:42e0402e-7b3a-43a9-a2c1-d1e255fd2100> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thecoasterkings.com/galacticattack-sfmm-sfdk/ | 2024-04-21T21:11:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.92036 | 1,198 |
The vaccination certificate against Covid-19 will be mandatory in Costa Rica to be able to enter different activities such as public shows, bars, restaurants and commercial premises, this was announced this past week by the President of the Republic, Carlos Alvarado Quesada.According to the president, the requirement will take effect on December 1st.
“Costa Rica is going in the direction of using QR verification or confirmation of vaccination, of the complete digital scheme for the different activities and eventually, yes, to be able to eliminate or reduce restrictions, that is the direction we are going,” said the President explaining that it is a process that must be gradual and that it cannot happen “overnight” because it is necessary to move forward with the vaccination process.
To achieve the measure, a joint effort is being carried out at this time between various entities, including the Ministry of Health, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), who carry out coordination to improve the platform for the delivery of vaccination certificates.
“This same year there will come a time when going to public shows, going to bars or going to restaurants can only be done with QR verification and whoever does not have that QR verification will not be able to participate in that kind of thing for a reason. of public health, it is not for a punitive issue, it is that whoever is not vaccinated puts everyone else at risk, “said the president, explaining that first they work to achieve the vaccination of all people, but whoever does not want to do it “It will be limited in those things because it puts public health at risk“
Alvarado’s statements were made during his visit to the Goicoechea 1 health area vaccination center in the Cuadros community hall in Purral and the details were expanded in a press conference held at the Presidential House.
During the official announcement of the measure, it was indicated that the vaccination certificate will be mandatory to enter:
Restaurants, sodas, cafes and food courts (food trucks and food courts)
Bars and Casinos
General stores and shopping centers
Hotels, cabins or accommodation establishments. Spas
Activities, organizations or congregations in places of worship.
Event rooms for business, academic or social activities.
Theaters, cinemas, art and dance academies and artistic activity establishments
Sports activities establishments
The measure of implementing the vaccination certificate for entering local businesses and shows is part of the efforts being made to ensure that all people are vaccinated. To date, according to data from the CCSS, 5,921,089 vaccines have been applied against covid-19, of which 3,525,260 correspond to first doses and 2,395,829 to second doses.
The president also referred to the new restrictions that will apply as of October 16th and indicated that the measures will be maintained and that there will be a greater opening from mid-November. | <urn:uuid:8f968a71-84a1-463e-8404-05598683b4bf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thecostaricanews.com/vaccination-certificate-will-be-mandatory-for-going-to-bars-restaurants-and-shows-incosta-rica/ | 2024-04-21T21:33:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.964171 | 631 |
Cuttings is a family jeweller and pawnbroking business based in Margate and Ramsgate, Kent. We are delighted to have been part of growing their businesses online, providing web design, photography, a walk on presenter, blog writing and social media management.
Over the years, we have maintained a close relationship with Cuttings, and recently we were pleased to relaunch their website, combining both the pawnbroking and jeweller sides of the business into a sleek, mobile friendly website.
The purpose of Cuttings' new website is to provide an overview of products and entice users into making contact or visiting one of the Cuttings shops. Our regular blog articles and social media updates build upon the jeweller's expert knowledge of luxury watches, antique jewellery and pawnbroking.
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