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Winter is a struggle for many homeowners. The members of the household see their electricity bills rising during these months. Because they have to crank up their heater and AC all day. When your house is not heating and cooling properly, it feels like a complete waste of money. If you want any professional help then you should hire commercial air conditioning repair experts.
These Tips You Can Use For An Upcoming Winter:
Invest in Other Window Covers
Using shutters is one of the best ways to keep the inside of your home warm during the winter, but finding the right dimensions for a specific window is difficult if it's not fixed to the room's look. As such, energy-efficient curtains may be the best way. It is attached to the drapery in the curtains with heavy lining, blocking the sun from heating and cooling in winter.
Another great way to keep the cold out of your home is with blinds. This installed cellular shed reduces heat loss by the windows of the house. You can save big on energy bills by controlling the temperature of your home.
For example, a room that always seems cooler than the rest is a good place to start. This may make the place more vulnerable to strong winds. Therefore, these places may require you to dive deep into the bag of energy efficiency. This ensures that your home is keeping as much heat as possible.
As you know, much of the energy efficiency of a house-to-house during the winter depends on whether the attic is well sealed and insulated. When one of the components becomes weak, your house becomes colder, and winters are more miserable.
So, the first thing you need to do is seal and insulate your attic access properly, which is one of the foremost sources of air leaks in your home. If you don't seal your attic well, the hot air generated in its lower story can easily escape into the attic and potentially through the walls of your attic. Insulating the attic floor well can also significantly increase a home's energy efficiency. In addition, blown attic insulation works well in both the winter and summer months. Multilayer or reflective attic insulation is an innovative way to keep heat out of your attic by reflecting on its sources back.
Insulating walls around your attic also reduce ice dams. If your pan is attracting much heat that can heat the snow that has accumulated on the roof of your house. It melts the ice and forms ice dams that can create moisture. That way, when properly sealed and insulated can help create a more controlled attic environment. This can result in reduced heating and cooling and increased energy efficiency through the hot air coming out of your attic. Also, programmable thermostats give you a way to add a schedule to your thermostat. Better to adjust the temperature according to your schedule.
Seek Professional Help
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Seraphim Space: The main event
Last week saw the launch of Seraphim Space Fund, the worlds first dedicated fund to invest in Space technologies - at The Science Museum. Newable Events delivered the event on behalf of Seraphim Capital.
Newable and Seraphim
Newable was one of the founders of Seraphim’s original fund back in 2006 before it spun out. Newable also invested in Seraphim Capital’s Space Fund last November. Seraphim recently closed the fund at $100m. The Fund’s mission is to invest in early stage space related technology businesses. As part of the programme, we collaborate with Seraphim delivering the Space Tech Angels programme. Last night saw the prestigious launch of the fund with around 150 VIPs attending.
Newable has an outstanding track record of delivering over 400 events a year as part of our contracts for the Department for International Trade, Innovate UK, and the Enterprise Europe Network.
However, to date the events and marketing teams has operated “in house” to deliver each of these programmes. Newable is now making this experienced resource available to additional clients, such as Seraphim. We have great ambitions for the Newable Events team to build on their existing events and marketing best practice to deliver some great results for clients.
How we helped Seraphim Capital
Newable worked in partnership with the team at Seraphim, driving the strategic planning and delivery of this high profile event.
One of the highlights of was the keynote presentation by Michael Jones (ex Google CTO) who originated the technology behind Google Earth.
With some creative planning, negotiating and unique approach to delivery of the event we were able to reduce event delivery costs by over 40%. Our insights into industry best practice ensured Seraphim Capital’s launch event was well attended with a 20% higher rate of attendance than anticipated by our client.
This success is further highlighted by our client’s Mark words on Newable’s work last night: “Newable did a first class job on all aspects of the event, the prep for the event was faultless and Luke’s management on the night made me feel like a guest rather than host”.
You can see the full event here.
Our Events plan
Our ambition is to continue to improve the quality and commercial effectiveness of the events we deliver on behalf of our core and current customers. We will be supporting colleagues and business teams across the Newable landscape with their event programmes. In addition, we hope that the event last night is the first of many we will be delivering for our partners.
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The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, but they have also seen a dramatic rise in input costs—from raw materials to labor—that have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Meanwhile, inflation has left customers less able to pay more for products, which is a challenge for CPG firms who must balance covering growing operational costs with a consumer need to keep prices down. Some still project that the industry is set to grow by 3.5% annually until the end of the decade, but it’s still likely to be tough for companies within the sector.
For firms working to scale during these challenging times, we’ve gathered some of the CPG market trends influencing the industry in 2024.
What Does 2024 Hold for the CPG Industry?
While in recent years the industry has steadily raised prices in response to the increasing cost of doing business, this is likely to be untenable in the immediate future. In a survey of the largest 100 consumer product companies, and a global survey of 250 consumer product companies, Deloitte found that just 2% are focusing on price for 2024. In fact, 50% no longer see increasing price as a key driver when it comes to scaling their business.
The same study also suggested that the CPG companies who are failing to compete are those who have not been responding to the need for innovative products and technology.
Business challenges also of course play a large part, for example the consumer goods market has seen high labor costs and lower staff retention rates for the past few years, along with ongoing supply chain disruptions.
All these factors have increased uncertainty in the industry, but there are also more ways companies can be resilient and recalibrate for growth in the coming months—starting with understanding the key CPG trends shaping the market and consumer behavior.
The Top 5 CPG Industry Trends For 2024
1. Careful Consumers
As is the case for many other industries, consumer spending is expected to take decline in 2024. Despite U.S. consumer spending increasing in the last quarter of 2023, this resilience is unlikely to last. Research from McKinsey also shows that, although consumer confidence held steady last year, consumers remain cautious in light of ongoing inflation.
Many business owners may therefore have lingering doubts about how the economy will perform this year, which in turn makes it harder to forecast demand. For now, since food and gas prices remain high, consumers are likely to limit their spending to essentials only—although the same McKinsey study also found that younger consumers in particular will be more spendthrift in Q1.
According to Deloitte, 73% of global consumers are willing to change their purchase habits to limit their impact on the environment, and 75% of CPG executives now claim a circular business model is a goal for their company. This is where materials and products keep their value through being recycled, reclaimed, or reused. Meanwhile, the same study unveiled more CPG firms are focusing on sustainable product innovation.
But what does this mean in real terms for the industry? To start, we can likely expect a shift towards sustainable packaging for consumer goods. Companies trying to scale can include sustainability as a key part of their strategy by investing in biodegradable and recyclable packaging options, which not only reduce carbon footprints but are also in line with the values of U.S. consumers.
Larger multinationals in the sector, like Nestlé, have started to make circularity a KPI in recent years. A growing number of firms are also changing their attitude from seeing waste as an unfortunate but necessary by-product of doing business, and are acknowledging instead that it is a flaw in design.
When it comes to cutting costs, one of the most effective strategies used across numerous industries is automation. AI-driven technology in particular is increasingly used to save time, reduce expenditure, and gather real-time data for companies to make accurate and efficient decisions.
For the CPG industry, the turn to automation comes from a unique pain point. There have been ongoing reports on the sector’s labor and skills shortages. Hiring workers suited to make, pack, and ship products has been hard in recent years, with pre-pandemic data showing more job openings in the sector than workers willing to fill these positions.
However, tech advances mean that more companies are turning to robotics and automation to plug the labor shortage. On top of this, automation can improve demand forecasting and inventory management, making operations more efficient by analyzing huge data sets to anticipate how much supply they need on hand at any given time.
4. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)
The last few years have seen more companies shipping their products ‘direct-to-consumer’ a.k.a. DTC or D2C. This involves taking supply chain middlemen like wholesalers, distributors, and retailers out of the supply chain equation. DTC has become a key way for CPG brands to market and sell products straight to customers, driving brand awareness and loyalty with a closer customer relationship.
Research shows that product information from knowledgeable support staff is of increasing importance for consumers who buy directly from a specific brand. Cautious consumers prioritizing the best price is also bad news for CPG customers’ already limited loyalty (nearly 35% walk away after one purchase).
DTC perks like subscriptions and loyalty programs can help CPG brands overcome this by presenting real value for customers, as well as playing a key part in building a seamless online presence.
5. Omnichannel Shopping
The shopping experiences’ digital transformation has driven demand for brands to create ‘omnichannel’ experiences for their customers. In simple terms this means letting consumers engage with your brand via a range of sales and media channels or ‘touchpoints’: kiosks, websites, and mobile device-enabled platforms, for example.
From here, not only do customers get better access to brands, but companies can draw rich and quantitative data from each channel to gain a better understanding of their customers’ needs and behaviors. Beyond this, Deloitte has argued that a CPG firm’s omnichannel strategy helps to create a consistent and unified customer experience.
How CPG Companies Can Stay Competitive in 2024
CPG companies can benefit from monitoring these latest trends closely for the coming year, but that’s not all. Businesses looking to cut costs and maintain growth can also enhance their supply chain logistics to beat the competition, prioritizing faster and more efficient transportation and distribution of their products.
Accurate forecasting is also important in this sector, especially since many consumer goods are seasonal. Cash flow forecasting is a valuable part of making these predictions in line with varying demand levels using sophisticated data.
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Let’s keep the memories of all the people who sacrificed their lives for our country alive. Wishing you a Happy Independence Day 2022!
Freedom does not come without a price, and neither did ours. Never forget the bloodshed and brutality that this great nation has endured in the past. Happy Independence Day 2022!
To our freedom fighters, to our soldiers, to our heroes of the nation, they are the reason we are still alive, and we will never forget their sacrifice. Happy Independence Day!
The tribute will always be less for our freedom fighters but the salute to all will never be less. Saluting the entire nation, Happy Independence day 2022!
Today I breathe the air of freedom because of the efforts of our great freedom fighters. Happy Independence Day!
Freedom doesn’t see colours or shapes. There is enough hate and violence in the world, and now we need to build a better future, full of love, unity and understanding. Here’s to a wonderful Independence Day!
No matter what our religion, in the end, we are all Indians. May our nation become the most prosperous in the world. Happy Independence Day!
Let’s salute our great nation on its Independence Day! I hope you all feel grateful for the freedom you have and are proud of the nation you were born to. Jai Hind!
Freedom is the way God intended us; it is something we are born with. Something that no one can take away from you. Let’s celebrate Freedom! Happy Independence Day.
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Available in: Black/Acacia Effect
Assembled Sizes W x D x H (MM) 1340 x 450 x 835
Product Materials COMPOSITE BOARD FRAME, 3D PAPER & PLASTIC VENEER, PAPER & PLASTIC VENEER, MDF BACK PANEL, MDF DRAWER BASE, METAL HANDLES, METAL DRAWER RUNNERS, METAL HINGES, METAL FEET
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Would be equally at home as D&D characters or as enemies of the Romans and later armies.
This box set of hard plastic figures allows you to build 20 different Barbarians to play in the game Frostgrave. To help you design the perfect Barbarian warband, the box set contains 20 bodies, loads of weapon/ arm variants, 40 heads and all sorts of Barbaric equipment. No two warbands should ever be the same!
Plus, the Barbarians are compatible with the Frostgrave Soldiers and Frostgrave Cultists, giving you even more potential for conversions.
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A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS!
Have you ever wished you could create magnificent digital art (but felt intimidated by Photoshop)?!
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You don’t have to be a genius to figure out Photoshop and start creating amazing art…
What if you could create amazing pieces of art whenever you wanted to, from basic edits of your photographs, to complex composites combining many images into one.
Imagine the pure joy of sitting down in front of Photoshop with the confidence to pull of your next masterpiece!
It may seem overwhelming, and there are certainly lots of things to learn to really dig into making great art.
You’ll have to have a firm grasp on the Photoshop layer stack, and how to use blend modes to have layers interact in exciting ways.
You’ll have to find out how to utilize advanced adjustment layers to really start making magic.
Finally, you’ll have to master masking and learn how to quickly extract a model from a background.
Enter Photoshop Magic from Start to Art!
This amazing collection of videos will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to start creating your own masterpieces!
- How the Photoshop interface works and how to create your own!
- How Photoshop layers work, and how you can stack images for cool effects.
- All about blend modes that will allow you to start mixing images together.
- How to use advanced adjustment layers to really begin making some MAGIC!
- Advanced masking methods that will get you started on creating precise cutouts and extractions!
Your instructor, Caroline Julia Moore!
It is so rewarding to think up ideas in your head and see them develop in Photoshop as you imagined them.
What’s included with Photoshop Magic from Start to Art?
You’ll get TWELVE videos covering everything you need to know to create your own amazing Photoshop composites and artwork!
Lessons are sent out each day for one week. Each day will include a lesson, followed by a challenge to help you actually put your new skills to work!
Praise from Caroline’s happy students:
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I really like her style and her teaching methods are easy to follow. She has a great sense of humor!
Caroline Julia Moore is very thorough in her commentary as she works through each piece, explaining what she is doing and making sure she has gone over the steps clearly. I enjoy her style…
Caroline Julia Moore is very knowledgeable and can express that knowledge into simple terms that I understand and can accomplish after going through one of her sessions. I also like her accent 🙂
I love, love, love her work and style of teaching. She’s an awesome instructor with a great sense of humor, able to laugh at herself.
BONUS 1: Tutorials w/materials: (value $29)
These tutorials by Caroline are part of our Base Camp tutorial collection and are included for free with this course!
BONUS 2: Pro Lighting Tutorial: (value $39)
In this epic video, Caroline Julia Moore shows a complete walk-through of how she created this image using a huge number of different techniques.
You'll learn a variety of lighting techniques, from basic to advanced.
This is an excellent example of how you can create your own custom lighting in your artwork!
This tutorial is included for free with this course!
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We're including NINE model images taken by Caroline Julia Moore!
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National Grammar Day 2024 Quiz – USA! Test, Learn, and Perfect Your English Skills
Welcome to Shiksha Press. In this post you will have extraordinary questions about National Grammar Day 2024. This Quiz is Best for Students of USA to learn more facts about the Grammar.
By participating in this GK Quiz on Grammar US students can test their knowledge regarding Grammar on this Special National Grammar Day 2024.
National Grammar Day is an amazing opportunity for American Students to extend their knowledge about their mother tongue English. Grammar provide structure to english speaking. It is very important in English Language.
Grammar provides structure to English speaking.It ensures clarity and precision in communication between people.
USA Grammar Trivia Quiz- National Grammar Day 2024, 4 March
Choose the correct answer
How to Celebrate National Grammar Day in School or College?
Play a School or College Grammar Game: Play a grammar game on National Grammar Day 2024 in which students will find and fix the grammar mistakes in sentences which are given to students. It will be like a treasure hunt of english grammar, but with words!
You can Write a Story: You can have a Grammar fun writing contest in your school or college. Students can write about anything they like in this National Grammar Day Contest.
USA National Grammar Day Activities for Students
Play a Grammar Show at school or college: You can do an act or short play in for students with your friends in which make some grammar mistakes purposely. After this just check if your school or college friends can spot and correct these mistakes or not.
Art for Grammar: On this special National Grammar Day 2024 school or college Students can make artistic things or posters with cool grammar tips or funny mistakes. You can hang them around your classroom.
Have a USA National Grammar Day Quiz: Have a National Grammar Day Quiz in your school where students can answer Grammar questions about National grammar Day. Give some Prizes to the winners to encourage them to learn more about grammar.
National Grammar Day 2024 US Trivia
Grammar is crucial in the English language as it helps to convey exact meanings or messages and also avoids misunderstandings between them.
If you Master in grammar by this Gk Quiz on National Grammar Day, you will enhance your expression and understanding. Using grammar while speaking could also make interactions between people more meaningful and professional.
FAQs About GK Trivia on USA National Grammar Day 2024 with Answers
1. What is the purpose of the National Grammar Day quiz?
The National Grammar Day quiz is here to help you check and get better at grammar rules. It’s like a fun test to see how much you know and what you can learn.
2. Who is the quiz intended for (e.g., students, adults, general audience)?
This quiz is for everyone! Whether you’re a student, an adult, or just someone who wants to brush up on their grammar, this quiz is for you.
3. What areas of Grammar does the US National Grammar Day 2024 Quiz Cover?
The quiz looks at different parts of grammar like punctuation (like commas and periods), parts of speech (like nouns and verbs), and how to put together sentences.
4. Is the quiz multiple choice, true or false, or a mix of formats?
The Quiz have MCQs( Multiple Choice Questions) format which make it more confusing and challenging.
5. When is National Grammar Day celebrated in the USA?
National Grammar Day is celebrated on March 4th every year in the USA.
It’s a day to celebrate and learn more about grammar. We’ll tell you why this day started and share some cool facts about the English language in the quiz.
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If one of the technicians is emailed directly and that person is out no one may get your request for assistance until that technician returns. When using the "help system", all technology staff are notified that a new request was entered. Any of the technicians are able to address issue.
The "help system" also helps to identify trends. All requests for assistance and provides statistics on when we need more staff or where they should be located.
Hackers have bad intentions, and they use phishing links to infiltrate your life!
Unknown links come in all forms, including text messages, emails, search engines, websites, social media posts, direct messages, and more
Sometimes hackers will try to create a friendship with you under false pretenses, or impersonate a family member, friend, teacher, or authority figure to get you to share information with them (this is called social engineering)
Clicking on these links can have consequences that directly affect your life by ruining the device you love or even damaging your friendships if you are hacked and impersonated
SMSphishing(or SMSishing) is a big problem for students in K-12
Legitimate sources can misspell words or have errors sometimes, but be cautious when you see any errors in the messages that are sent to you
Always hover over a link (including emails) before you click on it on your computer to see where it will go
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These scalloped plates are perfect for all your fall celebrations! Whether that be in the classroom, at home, Friendsgiving, or Thanksgiving day, these plates are sure to add a special charm to the table!
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In the world of programmatic advertising, floor prices play a crucial role in maximizing the value of ad impressions and optimizing campaign results.
Setting the right floor prices can make the difference between success and failure in the digital environment.
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Sunshine and starlight find equality.
At 4:24 pm, Central Daylight Time, the sun sits directly over the equator, marking the Spring Equinox. Day and night are of equal length, the official start of Spring!
The winter darkness has faded. Today we celebrate the balance between light and dark. After today, and for the next three months, we will begin to experience more daylight than darkness. But for today, the sun and stars are equal, a perfect balance. Today, we have a fresh start. Time to do our spring cleaning: mentally, physically, environmentally!
Nature’s rhythm teaches balance.
Now is the time to shift our focus, to self-reflect, and find balance in our routines. What and who do we prioritize? How much time and energy do we allocate towards work, family, community, ourselves? Everyone talks about finding a work-life balance. Stop talking and start doing!
Find balance to improve your overall well-being.
Finding balance is more important than figuring out a way to evenly distribute your time amongst the things that are important to you. Finding balance is essential for your health. Have you been feeling uneasy, sleepy, or forgetful? These are your body’s signs that you need balance. Stop juggling the balls and learn to balance the ball. Embrace your inner seal!
What does balance look like?
Balance is a state of equilibrium. Balance is harmony between “have to” and “want to.” Balance is sleeping enough for our body. Balance is eating what is nutritious for our body. Balance is exercising for our body. Balance is relaxing for our body. Balance is finding what brings us joy across all aspects of our life.
“Balance of energy comes from a healthy respect for the opposing forces present within each individual – such as yin and yang, male and female, outward and inward – that unite to keep our energy moving. When these opposing forces unite and create balance, we feel the result as our life force.”
Today, on the Spring Equinox, the opposing forces of the sun and moon are equal. Let’s use that energy!
The Spring Equinox is the best day to harness Mother Earth’s energy to balance the four bodies.
“Energy is an infinite source. Energy is manifested through frequencies, vibrations, sensations, feelings, and emotions with action behind them.” Try these Goddess To The Core actions to find your balance:
Spiritual: Integrates the flow of physical, emotional, and mental energies. Use and trust your intuition. Let go of the busyness in your mind. Take time to meditate, to be quiet and listen to your inner voice.
Mental: Teaches the discipline of silence and stillness. Check in with yourself. Hold yourself accountable. Stop. Listen. Feel. Reflect. Know and set your boundaries.
Emotional: Creates a union between the body, breath, and emotions. Protect your personal space. Give and receive. Take responsibility. Your inner voice will reveal your true authentic self.
Physical: Places equal emphasis on strength and suppleness. Use effort and action without overexerting. Know the right moves and best timing to release stress.
Harness the energy of the sun and the moon!
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By Deb Murphy
The 2015-16 Inyo County Grand Jury report zeroed in on the Inyo County Office of Education addressing concerns related to the management agreement between YouthBuild Charter Schools in Southern California and Superintendent Terry McAteer as well as how the funds from that agreement were spent.
The bottom line: The Jury recommended some changes in how those funds would be dispersed and the contract managed, but none of the report’s findings were all that damaging.
The one issue that could have future ramifications was “breach of confidentiality by the Inyo County Superintendent of Schools.” The report found there were breaches “about grand jury testimony at several levels in the Inyo County school system.” The Jury’s evidence will be “turned over to the appropriate authorities.”
More than half of the 62-page report was devoted to concerns, findings and recommendations to the Office of Education.
We’ll cut to the chase:
Funds from the charter agreement are used for special projects and not for district teacher salaries because the money is “not a stable source of income and there is not a need for them to pay teacher salaries.
How that $1.8 million money is spent should be determined by a committee of district superintendents and teachers rather than at the sole discretion of the county superintendent.
The charter contracts are with the superintendent rather than the Office of Education. The Jury recommended those agreements be restructured with the Office of Ed as the management services provider to assure those funds stay with Inyo County.
One issue raised was the amount of control the Board of Education had over the Superintendent. That relationship is different than the count’s school districts: those boards can hire and fire their superintendents; the county superintendent of schools is an elected position.
The report recommended a legal review to determine the roles, responsibilities and power of the ICOE board. Depending on the outcome of that review, the report recommended the board take a more active and critical role in the OCOE.
The Jury recommended “that at least two people be trained to manage and administer” the charter program contract.”
Inyo Promise—free admission to Cerro Coso Community College and reduced tuition at University of Nevada, Reno—should continue to be funded by an endowment administered by the Eastern Sierra Foundation.
In response to the erosion of vocational education funds due to state legislation, the Jury recommended an endowment similar to Inyo Promise to sustain adequate funding to districts.
The report found that McAteer’s projects and programs were good but may not have been reflected in individual school Academic Performance Indexes.
According to the report’s analysis, all schools in the county, with the exception of Round Valley and Owens Valley elementary, were below the 800 target score during the 2013 testing period. Seven of the remaining 11 tested schools were in the 700s.
The Grand Jury recommended a task force to develop a structure and process for “tracking and measuring the effectiveness of program-related expenditures by the ICOE and specifically how the expenditures are improving the overall quality of education in Inyo County.”
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In an effort to support the fight against children’s cancer, a Sand Canyon home is hosting “Goat Yoga” in Santa Clarita.
Organizer Nick Ventura, who’s putting the fundraiser in support of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation, which fights children’s cancer, said the activity popped up on his Facebook feed and became intrigued.
“I came across Goat Yoga just like everyone else,” Ventura said Wednesday. “I was sitting in a Marketing meeting, glanced at (Facebook) and saw a viral news report on ‘Goat Yoga.’ There was a click in my brain and I knew I had to figure out how to do this as my fundraising for Dancing with our Stars benefiting Michael Hoefflin Foundation.”
For the uninitiated, goat yoga involves basically what you might assume. Yoga participants going through their progression “led by certified instructors while Nigerian dwarf goats roam the class,” according to the website for Hello Critter, which leads goat yoga classes throughout Southern California.
“Participants inadvertently create playgrounds for these little goats to jump on, rebound off, trot under and crawl through various yoga postures held by class attendees,” the website notes. “The playful antics and gentle manner of these adorable critters, open hearts, widen smiles and deepen stretches throughout each practice.”
Michael Hoefflin Foundation officials encouraged residents to support the fight against children’s cancer and thanks Ventura for dancing for the organization, as well as his longtime support.
“Nick Ventura has been an incredible volunteer for us over the last eight or nine years, he seems to come out the woodwork here and there, he helps in any way that he can.”
Ticket sales for the goat yoga event end today, May 31, and the event is nearly sold out.
For more information about the event, click here.
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By Sikivu Hutchinson
Audre Lorde once wrote that “there is no such thing as a single issue struggle because we do not live single issue lives”. Lorde was a literary badass who never held her tongue or shied away from calling out how white supremacy and Black sexism led to “scarred, broken, battered and dead daughters and sisters” whose trauma never makes headlines.* When I desperately needed Lorde’s voice in my teens and twenties, I became one of those battered sisters, surviving intimate partner violence in a world where “good” Black women did not buck Black patriarchy, the Black church or any other symbol of Black gender orthodoxy. Then, as now, these institutions demanded that survivors remain silent about domestic violence and sexual abuse.
This 21st century culture of silence is especially pronounced when it comes to Black women’s experiences with gun violence in the context of intimate partner violence and sexual violence. As the U.S. marks the grim milestone of 240 plus mass shootings this year, every day, Black men, Black women, and Black communities continue to shoulder the disproportionate weight of normalized death and violence. In April in Chicago, 7 year-old Jaslyn Thomas was gunned down at a local McDonalds, becoming the third child to die from gun violence there this year. According to Everytown Policy and Research, African Americans “experience nearly 10 times the gun homicides, 15 times the gun assaults, and 3 times the fatal police shootings of white Americans”. Nonetheless, gun violence in African American communities is marginalized as well as pathologized. It is viewed as a symptom of the racist stereotype that Black folks in the “inner city” are more prone to criminal violence. And it is downplayed in mainstream narratives about the prevalence of gun violence.
Commenting in Essence Magazine, former Ohio Congressional candidate Desiree Tims wrote, “As devastating as it is to acknowledge, America’s gun violence problem particularly haunts Black women; our sons, brothers and fathers are 10 times more likely to die from gun violence than their White counterparts. Equally as troubling, Black women die from gun related domestic partner abuse at disproportionately higher rates than any other group” and Black women are more likely to die from gun violence than are white men. These two key facts continue to drive a wedge in racial justice activism. Time and again, Black women across sexuality and gender identity (for example, Black trans women have the highest homicide rates among trans women in the nation) are mowed down in disproportionate numbers, yet the stigma around Black feminist anti-violence prevention education and engagement remains. Despite the fact that domestic and sexual violence affect the bodies of women of color every day, “quietly”, under the radar, domestic violence generally only pricks public consciousness when there is a high profile tragedy against white women or a mass shooting rampage committed by a stalker-abuser. As the African American Policy Forum (AAPF) noted recently, “Such violence has long been a public health issue and central concern for all women, and Black women in particular. Yet it has been largely overlooked by the public, state, and judicial systems.”
In March, the AAPF released a series of memes on the impact of “private violence” on Black women and girls. Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die by homicide. Be they trans or cis, the majority are killed by an intimate partner or relative. Black women are also more likely to experience sexual harassment at work. Normalized violence, coupled with systemic disparities in wages and health care access, have devastating implications for young Black girls into adulthood. In schools where youth have little to no sexual harassment prevention education, victim-blaming and shaming of Black girls are legion. When there is no attention to the culturally specific ways Black girls are hypersexualized and “adultified” — both by the dominant white culture and African American culture — Black girls are targeted as unrapeable aggressors who provoke violence by flouting respectability. And when there continues to be denial about the gravity of sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence in Black communities, all Black children and Black people suffer.
For example, in California, where homelessness among African Americans has skyrocketed, one in three Black women have experienced intimate partner and domestic violence. Domestic violence is one of the leading catalysts for homelessness among women. Yet, as the Little Hoover Commission recently noted, “California does not have a substantial prevention or early intervention program.” In April, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence asked the state legislature for over $15 million from the Department of Public Health to coordinate statewide sexual and domestic violence prevention efforts. Part of that funding would go to prevention education, as well as food, transportation, and childcare for survivors. A core piece would provide assistance to young men and boys who are experiencing domestic abuse-related trauma.
The Partnership’s campaign for greater state funding is especially critical given the grave impact Covid shutdowns, layoffs, and school closures have had on women and girls of color globally. According to a 2021 California Study on Violence Experiences Across the Lifespan (Cal-Vex), reports of physical violence against women, including threats with a weapon, increased from 4% in 2020 to 7% in 2021. Globally, there was a 25% increase in violence against women, while a majority of shelters and DV (domestic violence) providers were forced to curtail or cancel services due to Covid. Only 22% of all individuals experiencing abuse reported seeking mental or medical intervention. And 8 in 10 Californians support alternatives to incarceration for domestic abusers, and, not surprisingly, fewer Black and Latinx folks believe police are effective in violence intervention (former Assemblymember and current State Senator Sydney Kamlager has sponsored a bill that would institutionalize community-based alternatives to emergency response).
In the midst of escalating racialized state violence and terrorism, the focus on ending rape culture and domestic violence must not dim. Creating culturally responsive K-12 domestic and sexual violence prevention education that examines how legacies of white supremacy, misogynoir, colonization, segregation, heterosexism, and economic inequality shape sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and intimate partner violence is critical. Ensuring that this curriculum is mandatory for all youth across gender and sexual orientation beginning in late elementary or middle school is essential. Ensuring that boys and young men are trained to be allies in identifying, questioning, and ultimately disrupting sexual harassment and sexual violence is fundamental. Ensuring that queer lived experiences and that of disabled youth of color are valued, lifted up, and made visible, is also essential. Although California passed a sweeping CA Healthy Youth Act in 2016 mandating comprehensive HIV/AIDS and sexual violence prevention instruction for middle through high school grades, most students only receive piecemeal instruction if any.
On June 16th, youth and adult allies from the #Standing4BlackGirls task force and coalition will address these issues at the 2021 annual Future of Feminism conference which is dedicated to spearheading community-based solutions to end sexual violence and rape culture against Black girls and girls of color. At the beginning of the year, the task force spearheaded a wellness initiative fund to provide free culturally competent therapy services for Black cis/straight and queer female-identified survivors in partnership with the BIPOC queer-affirming Open Paths Counseling Center in Los Angeles. Making this resource accessible to more young women, as well as developing a California state bill that provides mandatory anti-racist and queer-affirming domestic and sexual violence prevention education, are priorities of the task force. Investing in prevention and Black girls’ self-determination will ensure that the deadly reality of “one in three” broken, battered and dead sisters comes to an end.
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btw, anyone doing An Chuan? So much discussion over GDL but din hear anyone mention An Chuan...I was told 2 versions on handling the bedside lamps; one is to on it during AD. the other is to on it during an chuan
anyone kind soul can share with me which is the correct one?
finally I found a bride in this forum same wedding day as me!!!!! Yippee!!! When did you intend to send yours? we sent relatives on 1st and 2nd Nov liao. This week our friends and colleagues. Do you have also have a lot of drop out guests? I close 2 tables
Another table hanging in the midair...
You doing An Chuan with GDL? or your GDL oredi over? Doing hair combing also? My HTb cantonese and they doing it at midnight and I was told to do mine at 1am!!! *sob sob*
mindy:7 dec (sun)
Erlina:9 dec (tue)
meimei: 13 dec (sat)
cassie:19 dec (fri)
eunice:27 dec (sat)
u gers actually do the an chuan?for me and fiance we bought the an chuan set just for the fun of it and photography sake.ha.
its true u know when u go through the GDL,u will get excited and can sense wedding coming,this is what my married friends say!i wanna go through it coz its once in a lifetime and im chinese!proud of that!
hi jol, for me my hubby will on the bedside lamp before he come over to fetch me. i will be sending out this week and most are by mail. I have 40 tables but only left abt 2 tables from my friends side not full. The rest are fully occupied some tables squeeze in 11 ppl.
My GDL is this coming sunday will be sending out cakes to my relatives. The cakes i order 55 boxes. Hair combing not so early mine is done on the eve of AD.
Thanks gals for the suggestions. We will discuss with hotel about the tables no after we resolved the change date demand made by my future MIL. She has been nice so far. I don't know why she seems to have some mood swings recently? Hmm...
Yesterday, my MIL called me up to change the wedding date LOL! She claimed that the fortune telling guy told her that my ba zhi cursed my bf's ba zhi, so he couldn't get married for the whole of 2009. What was more surprising was that this FT guy also asked for my mum's birth date & time! I can bet that my mum doesn't want to reveal her birth time. My MIL was rantling on the phone emotionally, so I just dumped my hp to my bf to handle her haha.
I asked my bf to convince his mom not to change wedding date. Because I have already invited & informed my friends, colleagues and relatives. My future mil was informed of the date in March this year. At that time, we asked her about the date and she agreed. Now she wants to change the date when it's only 2months to wedding.
Haha I want to go to that FS guy and ask him to predict the upcoming TOTO numbers. If he's so accurate in predicting things, then he won't have to set up booth outside temple already. Tonight, my bf will try to convince his mum not to change the wedding date.
See how things go tonight hehe
Let bf handle his family while I handle my family. I don't want to worry too much.
Man wearing tudung, lipstick tries to rob bank
AT FIRST, bank teller Ow Soon Hock thought he had one of those pesky customers when the woman walked past the queue of waiting people and approached his counter.
He told her to get back in line. But the tudung-clad customer, who had on a coat and gloves, placed a green paper bag on the counter and told him there was a bomb in it.
Despite the lipstick, the voice was clearly that of a man's.
He ordered Mr Ow to fill up a plastic bag with cash in three minutes, or he would activate the bomb with his cellphone.
In the tense 25 minutes which followed yesterday, gutsy staff at the United Overseas Bank (UOB) branch in City Plaza on Geylang Road overpowered the would-be bank robber, and held him down until the police arrived.
A man in his mid-40s was arrested for attempted robbery.
Mr Ow recalled that moment in an otherwise ordinary afternoon: 'He told me: 'Don't be a hero, I'm desperate'.'
The bank's Certis Cisco officer, Mr Rosli Mohamad Sa'ad, 45, came up beside the man, as the small crowd slowly began to realise what was happening.
'I followed him the moment he came in. He looked suspicious wearing a black tudung, black gloves and a long coat,' said Mr Rosli, who has 20 years of experience as a security officer.
Mr Ow, who was barely four months into his job, got up and went to the back room to tell the branch manager what was happening.
'I had to stay calm. If not the other staff might panic and all would be chaos,' said the 46-year-old teller.
While he was gone, the man again warned the security officer not to be a hero.
'We stared at each other, then he showed me his watch and told me one minute had gone by,' said Mr Rosli.
The guard got his chance to act when the man looked away for a moment to fumble with his cellphone.
Mr Rosli hit him on the arm and wrestled him to the ground. Five UOB male employees, including Mr Ow, helped pin him down until the police arrived.
While this was happening, the customers in the bank retreated into a corner to watch.
Outside the bank, security guards were cordoning off the area to secure it.
'While we were holding him down, he shouted that he was in pain and asked us to let go of him,' said Mr Rosli.
The police said they received a call for help at about 3.40pm, and arrived 10 minutes later. They would not disclose the contents of the bag while investigations are going on.
Mr Ow said: 'I didn't fear for my life at that time. Everything happened so fast there was no time to be scared.'
In 2004, there was an attempted robbery on a Maybank branch in Upper Bukit Timah. The suspect was seriously injured after being shot by a Cisco officer but survived.
In 2003, an attempt was made to rob the Hong Leong Finance branch in Holland Drive. The masked robber was nabbed later the same day.
Green < when we went to the fengshui master to confirm our AD date, he also ask for our parents birth zodiac and our mothers birthdate...so i think thats the norm? i'm not sure....
As for the shaving, my hubby maintains his bush regularly..so far so good... for my brazilian wax, the growth is actually finer(less thick) and less bushy... U go try la... me and Viv will support u de.... but it is addictive thou... kekeke
I made one small little boo boo, don't know if need to change...With regard to Witness 1 and Witness 2, DOES IT MATTER?!?!? Cos I realised I put my dad as Witness 1, and my HTB's dad as Witness 2...Bleah...Do you all know how much it is to have to change the information?
yup, done abt 2 months back. $15 for change of witness. But in your case, it's a swopping so maybe can do it FOC. Gotta check with ROM. We are given 1st Dec to report to ROM for submission of documents
Stay, thanks for the advice. Think maybe i can try asking if i can remember. Hehe..
During eve of AD, besides doing mani & pedicure, u can get ur sisters to go n get those gate crashing stuffs with u. Then go to ur house and prepare those stuffs. Then rem to have an early night rest so u can b a pretty pretty bride next day!
I intend to have kids within 2 years. That means the baby will be born within 2 years la. Not try after 2 yrs. Hehe.. Actually i want it to be faster de. But my hubby dont really want. N next year is cow. Ppl say not very good. So maybe can try for tiger but i also scared tiger will bully me n my hubby. Haha.. So we'll c how ba..
I think i will be taking slping pills to help me slp. Cos i think sleep is very impt to a bride. N i will be collecting my AD gowns 6days before. So also not much things to do on eve.
Lost! U are really one lucky gal!
Jane, ya, i rem ur AD was really very hot! But good la. I prefer that rather than rainy day. Really got to pray hard. So did u throw chilli padi out of the window or what? Hehe..
Jolene, my hubby also worried i will get pre natal depression, post natal depression n whatever depression there is. Haha.. cos he say i am a very weak gal. So he's very worried if im pregnant n if he not around with me.
Lost, Jolene & Jane! I might also be waiting for rabbit year!! Haha.. Then we can all go out togthr n shop for all the stuffs!! How nice right??? Hehe..
Jane, u didn't eat b4 dinner? Then got drink? Wont get drunk easily meh?
Yvonne, what u mean by "juz see if there is any more gd ideas for love declaration..."
Wah!! Jolene, u finished half a cake!!! Li hai!! Hahaha...
Charma97, 11 more days!! Mine is 15 more days!!! N i am feeling excited le.. Haha.. Then ur tables cannot squeeze so many then how? This one really very headache leh.. But 45 is alot!!
I also planning to have one in the rabbit year. but will try one next year. did not want to have a too bug age gap with my kids. If my 1st kid in the rabbit year, i will be 30 then.
Jo_vin, Yeah.. So now we kept emphasing to both side parent's that they are not allowed to increased now than 15 tables each.
Abit angry with my in laws esp mil, at 1st told me that their tables is about 10 then I told my dad to go ahead with his 15 tables.. only 2 weeks ago, then my fil ask if they can have 15 tables as my mil last min added some guests to the list.
Because of this caused my hubby and I had arguement.
Hi gals, so busy lately, My AD is this Sat, 15 Nov. My God! So fast. I now got problems with table seating..
Damn angry with my colleagues, dun seems to understand how difficult to arrange. Keep telling me, cannot confirm.. when it's only less than a week from this Sat. I will expect some to MIA on Sat, which i have reserve them for my relatives if they dun turn up.. Damn sickening.
I've got a question. Usually there is 2 VIP table at each wedding. Did the parents sit together or separate? My Dad requested to sit together at the guy's side while he wanted the another VIP table for my relatives.. Doesn't sound right, right?
My BTB told me, my DAd is abit too demanding. VIP tables are supposely for guy's side & their elders as he has already given him 5 tables, 38 boxes of cakes, Si Dian Jin (not necessary for Hokkien) and Pin Ji.
Hey Fiona, the gals are right! your corsage is really pretty and elegant. I bought flower rings (supposedly made of pearls and mother of pearls) for each jiemei so they can stand out, and also as a gift to each of them. Just in case the corsage provided by BS is not nice enough, since they are not made of fresh flowers.
Btw gals, is cakes supposed to be delivered by guy's side on GDL day? and we go ard distributing the cakes? so is it better to ask all my relatives to gather at my hse so i dun have to go their house? lol.
Normally the parents will be seated separately. I feel it will not be fair if your dad sits with the groom's side while your relatives occupy the other one.. If your dad sit with the groom, there will be not enuff space for those eldery which your in laws wanted them to sit at the VIP.
blanqq: yea, normally its one table for bride and one table for groom. But i think old old old days tt time is both families sit together at one VIP to signify one family... ehhh but now is sit separately lor...
maybe u tell ur dad tt not enough space in the groom's VIP table coz got other elderlys. ^^
i understd why lor, my HB had some frens who oso like tt.. so irritating tt time, 1 wk left and refused to cfm... so my HB told me he gg to tell them if cannot come nevermind lah... Or u wan can be nasty and just said sorry, no space for u liao, u can dont come if u dont want hahahahahahaaha.. so evils...
woooo...so fast so fast! everyone's AD gg to be over soon!! Congrats! After mths of hard work! finally can count down to ur big day and rest liao!!!
blanqq: altho everyone says its not fair, but do break it to ur dad nicely coz im sure it must have meant alot to him to have the relatives sit on a VIP table too. another alternative is to decorate the 3rd table like a VIP table for ur relatives? means having nice flowers and side station service? i dunno which hotel urs is at but do explore alternatives yah? also should sound ur ILs out if they are ok with a 3rd VIP table. that is how i'd approach it. the main thing is to make as many people happy as possible. good luck to u! hope things turn out well for u.
charma97: wow! ure already planning to have it now?! i believe u n HTB are tgr for very long already? tts wat my couple frens do. those that are already "lao fu lao qi" before marriage, once get married then wanna have kids coz that is the only reason why they will want to sign the papers. hope u two succeed soon!
also, if ure not a seafood lover, im sure there are other stuff u can order too!
the main thing is to have a gathering!
jo_vin: thanks for ur advice. shall see if my JMs can go buy the stuff with me. but its a friday so dunno if they can make it. ur hubby is so sweet! think abt all those depressions u might have. mine din even touch on this subject.
ive set my mani-pedi at 4pm, u gals think its ok? not too late/early? btw, the throwing chilli padi out of window really works???
charma97: i know wat u mean lor..initially we thought 30 tables is too many and we are worried we cannot find enough frens to attend coz my MIL told us they only need 6 tables... and we gave my mother 6 tables too. So my HB invited more colleagues and me invited more frens.
In the end, me and my HB alone has 9+9 tables of frens. Then my mum lastmin added another table(total 7 tables). My FIL also went ahead to invite his frens and my MIL invited more of her relatives (total 9 tables) too.
hahaha.. so we end up with 34 tables 45 tables is ALOT lor... wow... Ur family/inlaws have so many relatives!!! Are u the only child?
my fren was saying her younger sis getting married in Jan 09 and her in June 09. So end up maybe those her sis invited, she may not invite. Or else i think ppl will curse and swear manz.. hahaha two daughters marry in a yr ;P
Thank God for all of u or I will be so blur, lost and confused =p
MeiMei - Wow where u find that lobang? looks very interesting =) thanks for the recommendation. dat's a really gd idea! will drop by citylink when I'm back in Sg. Where is Gin Thye? We will only be back 2 wks before AD so no choice. have been sms-ing frens to invite them =p
My multiply id is Yvaine02.
Sotonglet - u mean send those normal ecards to inform them? sounds gd cos i was wondering where i can find e-invitation card =p
Btw how many people and who are involved in the GDL? GDL sounds so interesting! mine's on 7 Dec, an chuang before AD, hair combing dunno.. Will only be gettin new bedsheets, NO kids to jump on it and NO chooks to go beneath it =)
stay: ehhh mani pedi usually takes 2hrs wor... in the end will u be too tired? hmmmm... and u need to go salon wash hair before u go home?
keke tt time my stayover JMs told me they wont wash my hair for me one lor so i better go salon wash hahaha coz i heard of brides whom coz of mani and pedi ask their mothers wash hair for them And on the AD, ask HB wash for them before the dinner ^^ wooooo....
stay: ur idea sounds good wor.. deco a 3rd VIP table. Blanqq maybe u can ask ur hotel lor
i oso think ur dad will wana sit with ur own relatives oso...
keke.. actually me and my HB together almost 9yrs oso liao but we still not in a hurry for kids keke.. signing paper is a big commitment lor, and after marriage its no longer just abt u and him, but abt his family and ur family too... Big Role ^^
Stay: Yeah, I been staying together with my hubby for 5 years ago.. Rom-ed and got our house 2 years ago.. Now customary.. So shld be sufficient period of er ren shi jie.. Haahaa..
Jolene: Yeah my hubby and my side are quite big family. I am not the only child.. Somemore my brother just got married last year and my dad had tried to reduce some relatives liao.. As for my hubby, he is the eldest son. So confirm his parents invite this and that..
I also got a relative whose 2 daughters got married in a year.. one married early this year and the other just got married not long ago. They also nv care much and invite all the relatives..
coz like jo_vin i oso very emotionally reliant.. thk we two can hug and cry together if we get preggy and our hubbies nt free for us
and yes, i believe we can remain as a support group even when the last Nov bride finished her AD... there is so much more ahead of yrs in marriage, r/s with inlaws, career and having babies... It's good to have someone who understd ur stress and go thr it with u, encouraging and supporting ya along the way ^^
no worries for non-seafood eater we can go for buffet then sure got smthg for everyone hehehe... can eat for hrs oso
charma97: eldest son, can understd wor... my HB the only son (got two sis) lor. But lucky coz most of my FIL relatives in Msia we only invited the extended family and those closer distance relatives. But coz my FIL has 2 tables of frens and my MIL invited more of her relatives so it total to 9 tables... Not many oso lah ^^
I heard frm my HB tt if wana invited in detail hor.. can table up to 50 table for male side alone 0__0
But another reason was in sept, one of my HB's older cousins got married oso and invited the same grp of extended and distance relatives...we were quite relieved, they still come for ours.. Quite a shiong year of weddings...
i alone kena 10 bombs...and most of which my HB attended with me.. and he himself gt another 3-5 bombs which he attended himself...*sweat* I got like 3-5 more frens whose wedding within 3 mths from mine and we cannot attend each other's wedding... or else *sweat* more...
next yr i already got invited to 2 weddings liao...june and july 09...
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2024 Update: Protect Yourself from Meta Scams
In the first few weeks of the new year, you’ve likely seen a huge increase in spam messages in your Facebook inbox. Be assured, you’re not alone. These messages are commonly from a user or someone posing as Facebook threatening to shut down your page, and they are trying to get you to click a link or download a malicious file. If you do nothing else, avoid clicking any links or files in the message. Beyond this, there are a few ways you can try to minimize the number of spam messages in your inbox.
1. Mark messages as spam
Report messages as spam within your business inbox. This will help filter messages in the future.
2. Block users
While you’re still in the spam message, you can click on the user’s contact card to “stop communication,” which will enable you to block the user entirely. This will prevent them from sending messages going forward.
3. Block your posts from showing in certain countries
Many of these scams originate from outside of the United States. If your business has domestic customers only, you can restrict your posts from being shown outside of the country.
To do this, follow these steps:
In today’s digital age, it has become increasingly essential for online users to be aware of various types of scams, and to stay vigilant when conducting business virtually or forging relationships online. Unfortunately, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their efforts to achieve financial gain, often preying on vulnerable populations for their personal information. From targeting business pages to attacking individuals emotionally, scams can take many forms. Not to worry, though – there are many signs you can look out for to productively avoid falling victim to scams.
This month, we are shedding light on three of the most recent types of digital scams to look out for in 2023, and how to protect yourself: Meta business support scams, Meta product messenger scams, and romance scams. Cultivating a strong understanding of these scams will support you in better safeguarding yourself from falling victim to one.
So, what qualifies as a scam?
Simply put, scams are fraudulent schemes or deceptive techniques used to trick individuals, organizations, or businesses into giving away financial information, personal details, or money. Scams may also aim to spread malware onto your device or gain access to your accounts.The tactics employed by scammers are designed to gain the trust of victims and manipulate them to take an action(s) that will benefit the scammer, while hurting the victims’ financial and sometimes emotional well-being in the process.
Keep reading to learn about three digital scams to watch out for in 2023.
1. Meta Business Support Scam
Meta business support scams target business pages, often claiming page violation and threatening page deletion via Facebook Messenger or email. These scammers may also pose as service providers, offering support with marketing, website creation, or financial advice. Meta business support scammers may reach out with unsolicited offers, unreasonable promises, or empty threats, and could present poor communication. If the individual avoids video calls or refuses to provide credentials that can be verified, this is a sign they may be a Meta business support scammer.
If you receive one of these messages, DO NOT download files or click links, and make sure to report the message as spam and block the user.
2. Meta Product Messenger Phishing
Meta product messenger phishing typically occurs within popular online marketplaces. Scammers will pose as Facebook users that will message companies stating there was an issue with their product, ask about a product, or send a .rar file designed to spread malware to the receiver’s device.
This scam has even been found to attack service-based companies who do not sell physical products. Scammers may pressure individuals to move off-platform, or encourage suspicious payment methods such as wire transformers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.
It is very important to refrain from opening any file, or downloading or clicking links. Make sure to always report it as a scam and block the user.
3. Romance Scam
Romance scams have been a popular method for some time, and unfortunately, these scammers tend to prey on more vulnerable populations, such as aging adults. These scammers will portray false romantic interest with the goal of gaining financially and will play on the emotional proclivities of their victims. Their goal is to build fake relationships online to ultimately extort money, creating mental, emotional, and financial distress for their targets. Although it might seem easy to spot these scammers, a report proved that $201 million was scammed via romance scams last year.
Make sure to watch out for “red flags,” such as quick declarations of love, an unwillingness to video chat, sob stories or financial requests, and inconsistencies in their stories or photos. If someone in your family is in a new relationship that’s primarily online and appears to be accelerating quickly, it may be prudent to check in with them to ensure they are not being targeted.
Romance crypto currency scams have also been on the rise in recent years, resulting in devastating financial loss related to International Crypto Investment Fraud trends. Among reports, FBI officials are seeing that scammers will engage with vulnerable online users, attempting to develop a romantic online relationship. But instead of asking for cash, they will try to convince their victim to invest in cryptocurrency. It is crucial to exercise caution and remain skeptical when approached by strangers online, especially when you are asked to invest in something like cryptocurrency.
Reporting a romance scam is a crucial step to raise awareness, track down potential scammers, and protect others who may be vulnerable to this type of scam. Gather evidence, contact your local authorities, and file a complaint online.
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Join this free one-hour webinar on October 3, 2023 to learn about the array of help offered to support victims of online romance scams and how to cultivate safer social media platforms.
Scams Can Affect Anyone – But They Don’t Have To
Staying informed and vigilant is absolutely crucial when navigating the digital world, given that scammers are probably not going anywhere. Recognizing the warning signs of common digital scams can help protect you and your business from falling victim to devastating schemes, and help you stay safe in the digital world.
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Director: Zhao Liang
90 min. 2015.
Hanes Auditorium, Duke Central Campus
An exquisite visual film, “Behemoth“ opens with a mining explosion and closes with a ghost city. The 84 minutes in between are a wordless exploration of what connects the two — the environmental tragedy that has mirrored China’s economic miracle. Shot over several years in the Chinese provinces of Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi, “Behemoth” bears witness to grasslands swallowed by mines, lungs caked with coal dust and skies shrouded in smog. | <urn:uuid:7b2b7606-26e8-443a-b32c-b55294b5fc0e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sites.duke.edu/dukeghff/thursday-march-29th/ | 2024-04-22T22:14:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.912869 | 116 |
With so many advantages for the body and mind, massage therapy has been used for generations. But as massage has become more and more popular, a lot of false beliefs and misconceptions about various massage techniques have surfaced. We will dispel many misconceptions and provide the truth about deep tissue, body, and reflexology massage in this post.
Deep tissue massage Gig Harbor
Myth 1: People with chronic pain or athletics should only receive deep tissue massage.
Although deep tissue massage is beneficial for athletes and people with persistent pain, it is not limited to these populations. Firm pressure is applied during this massage technique in order to reach deeper levels of connective tissues and muscles. Anyone looking for relief from tight muscles, tension, or stress might benefit from it.
Myth 2: There is no discomfort involved in deep tissue massages.
Although some discomfort is possible during a deep tissue massage, it shouldn’t be unbearably uncomfortable. Professional massage therapists check in with their patients to make sure they’re comfortable and modify the pressure as needed. It’s critical to distinguish between pure pain and the discomfort felt while releasing tension in the muscles.
Myth 3: You get bruises from deep tissue massage.
You shouldn’t get bruises after receiving professional services like Deep Tissue Massage Gig Harbor. However, because of the increased blood flow and tissue manipulation, it could result in some brief redness or soreness. To guarantee a good session, it’s important to discuss your comfort level and any worries with your massage therapist.
Myth 1: Receiving a massage is a luxury rather than a need.
Although body massages are frequently connected to pampering and relaxation, they have several health advantages. Having services like body massage Gig Harbor regularly can increase circulation, ease tense muscles, lower stress levels, and promote general well-being. They can help sustain a healthy lifestyle in addition to being a luxury.
Myth 2: There is no difference in body massages.
Body massages come in a variety of forms, each with special techniques and advantages. Thai massage includes stretches and movements akin to yoga, whereas Swedish massage concentrates on relaxation with long, flowing strokes. Knowing the distinct advantages of various body massage modalities enables people to select the one that most effectively meets their requirements.
Myth 3: Only those with medical illnesses should receive body massages.
Everyone benefits from body massages, but those with physical illnesses can benefit most from them. Benefits to mental health, such as lowered stress levels and elevated mood, are also significant. With a focus on both the physical and mental components of well-being, body massages offer a comprehensive approach.
Myth 1: A foot massage and a reflexology massage are the same thing.
Services like Reflexology Massage Gig Harbor go beyond a basic foot massage, even though it does entail stroking the feet. Reflexology is centered on particular pressure points on the hands, feet, and ears that represent different bodily systems and organs. It seeks to encourage balance and general well-being.
Myth 2: Medical issues can be cured with reflexology.
Although reflexology is a complementary therapy, it shouldn’t be viewed as a treatment for specific illnesses. Instead, it can enhance general health. It is not a substitute for medical treatment, but it might help reduce symptoms and encourage relaxation. In addition to researching reflexology, people with particular health concerns should speak with medical specialists.
Myth 3: Only adults should practice reflexology.
Reflexology is a useful practice for people of all ages, even young ones. It is a mild, non-invasive therapy that can help with various health issues and encourage relaxation. However, it’s crucial to pick a certified reflexologist with experience treating a range of age groups.
It’s essential to debunk misconceptions regarding massage therapy in order to promote a greater awareness of its many advantages. Whether choosing a body massage, reflexology massage, or deep tissue massage, people can make educated decisions to improve their physical and emotional health. Recall to enjoy the comprehensive advantages of massage treatment, select the best technique based on your needs, and be open and honest with your massage therapist. | <urn:uuid:879b1bf0-6c3d-4d37-aec9-e777e43c4c40> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sjtherapymassage.com/myths-vs-facts-of-massages-like-deep-tissue-massage-gig-harbor/ | 2024-04-22T22:44:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.941086 | 854 |
Copyright and Cultural Heritage
When & Where
The Scottish Council on Archives is pleased to announce the first conference in Scotland to take an objective and expert look at copyright in the digital age. This major event is being run in partnership with The Scotsman Conferences and is sponsored by Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP.
Digital has thrown up new challenges for the creative industries and cultural heritage sector, not least how best they can protect the ownership and management of written and recorded materials in a world where content can be shared across the globe with the tap of a smartphone screen. In recognition of this challenge, the UK government has made a series of small but important changes to copyright law to make it better suited for the digital age. These changes will affect how people can access and use material such as books, music, films and photographs. There will be greater freedoms in copyright law to allow third parties to licence and use copyright works for economically and/or socially valuable purposes without the need to seek permission from copyright owners. But content creators have real concerns that their rights will not be fully respected under these changes.
It is essential that the cultural heritage sector fully understands these changes, implements the law correctly and takes a sector-wide approach rather than leave individual services to duplicate time-consuming copyright research.
This conference will provide an opportunity to:
• focus on the impending changes and their practical impact
• look across the copyright landscape as it affects the cultural heritage sector
• learn from those with undoubted copyright expertise
The event forms part of a programme of activities undertaken by the Scottish Council on Archives. Since early 2014, we have been collaborating with CREATe, at the University of Glasgow (http://www.create.ac.uk) to deliver freely accessible online copyright guidance and a series of related capacity-building workshops for the archive sector. The Council is also the only UK-based accredited member organisation of the World Intellectual Property Organisation's (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). Please visit our website for details on activities to date: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/copyright.
Fees include refreshments, networking lunch and exclusive access to the Post Conference Reports.
For more details and bookings please visit: http://www.scotsmanconferences.com/viewconference.aspx?id=56.
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Presentation on theme: "The Content Side of the ACPS Professional Learning Plan (PLP)"— Presentation transcript:
1 The Content Side of the ACPS Professional Learning Plan (PLP) Curriculum ImplementationModules ( ):Session Ten: JuneAlexandria City Public Schools
2 Essential Questions for This Workshop How can ACPS educators successfully address the “Content” component of the ACPS Learning Model (Tripod) as part of their Professional Learning Plan (PLP) development?How successful have you been this year when using strategies and processes from the nine curriculum implementation professional development modules?
3 Session Objectives By the end of this workshop, you should be able to: Integrate the “Content” component of the ACPS Learning Model (Tripod) into your individual Professional Learning Plan (PLP).Collaborate with colleagues to identify potential study groups and action research projects to align your PLP content objective/target with student achievement data during the academic year.
4 Our Agenda at a GlanceWarm-Up Activity: Participants Reflect on Module Nine and Their Analysis of Their Own Lesson Planning ProcessPresentation & Discussion: Revisiting the Content Component of the ACPS Professional Learning Plan (PLP)Participant Discussion and Analysis: What Questions Do We Have About Our Curriculum and Proposed Changes for the Coming Academic Year?Individual and Small Group Planning: Preliminary Work on Identifying Content Goals and Related Implementation Strategies Aligned with Student Achievement Targets for PLPsClosure: End-of-Session Reflection, Feedback, and Questions
5 Participant Debriefing Think: How did you enhance or reinforce key elements of lesson planning as a result of last month’s PD module? (What were your success stories? What challenges did you face?)Pair: Compare your experiences with a partner.Share: Pairs share a “headline” (25 words or less) of their experiences.
6 The “Big Ideas” of Module Ten The importance of understanding the key design principles and processes of the ACPS curriculum as part of the “Content” side of the ACPS Learning Model (Tripod) and the ACPS Professional Learning Plan (PLP).The need to synthesize and continually revisit the big ideas and processes of the nine professional development modules in which you participated during the academic year.Expanding your professional learning in key areas of the curriculum (i.e., “Content”) about which you would like to learn more and become more proficient.
7 Handout One: The Professional Learning Plan as a Framework for Transformation Think: Review the key elements of the ACPS PLP in Handout One.Pair: With a partner, describe the interconnections among the seven elements presented in this diagram.Share: Be prepared to share your answers with the rest of the group.
8 Revisiting Key Elements of the ACPS Professional Learning Plan (PLP) Objectives/TargetsSources for Objectives/TargetsStudent PopulationBaseline DataAction Plan for Your PLPRelated ACPS Learning Model Focus Area (Content=your work with the ACPS curriculum implementation process)Relationship to the ACPS Performance Evaluation System (PEP)Expected Data Outcomes (Evidence of Student Learning)
9 The “Content” Components of the ACPS Professional Learning Plan (PLP) How comfortable are you with the following?The three stages of ACPS unit and lesson designUsing essential questions to promote student discourseThe importance of balanced assessmentPreparing students for success on transfer tasks (including holistic scoring using measurement topic rubrics)Using language acquisition strategiesInclusion and differentiation strategies and processesWays to promote high levels of student engagementThe Five ACPS College Preparation CompetenciesAligning lesson planning with curriculum guide units
10 Small Group Reflections and Question Discussions: Handout Two Form discussion groups of three to four members.Reflect on the nine focus areas from this year’s professional development curriculum implementation modules.Discuss questions you all may have about the new ACPS curriculum—and how to address it in your own PLPs.Be prepared to share one question you all share with the whole group at the conclusion of this discussion period.
11 Aligning Your “Content” PLP Focus with Student Achievement Data As you reflect upon your professional development needs related to the “Content” side of the ACPS Learning Model (Tripod), consider:What is a specific, measurable, and focused area of student achievement related to your work with curriculum (i.e., your objective[s]/target[s])?What source(s) of data can help you frame your objective(s)/target(s)?Which specific student cohort/population will you study?What baseline data can you collect related to your objective(s)/target(s)?What initial steps can you identify for your action plan?How are your objective/target(s) and action plan related to “Content” (i.e., your growing understanding of the ACPS curriculum)?How are your objective(s)/target(s) related to the ACPS Performance Evaluation Program?What are the specific data outcomes (i.e., evidence of student learning) that will be monitored to determine your achievement of your content-based objective/target(s)?
12 Suggested PLP Content Area Planning Questions How can I enhance my students’ performance related to unit transfer goals?How can I improve my students’ ability to respond to unit essential questions?How can I enhance my students’ mastery of unit declarative and/or procedural knowledge?How can I ensure that all my students achieve a “3” or “4” score on each transfer task measurement topic rubric?What can I do instructionally to improve my students’ performance on unit transfer tasks?
13 Aligning Your Content Work with Student Achievement Targets A key element of your PLP “Content” component should be an objective/target related to some aspect of student achievement in response to the new ACPS curriculum.What specific group(s) of students might be a good focus area for monitoring improvement results? (e.g., at-promise, ELL, Special Education, TAG)What specific data sources might you use to monitor your students’ progress?
14 Reviewing the Content Component of Your Professional Learning Plan Review the key elements of the “ACPS Professional Learning Plan Scoring Rubric.”As you evaluate your PLP to this point, how effectively does your “content” component align with the “4” score point?Share your PLP with another educator. How would they rate your PLP content component?
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Soon, we’ll have the opportunity to undertake one of the most eagerly anticipated elements of our course: the class trip to China. (Meanwhile, some of the class will be venturing to sunny Brazil.) Apart from experiencing a tourist’s perspective of this vastly contrasting culture, we’ll enjoy many insights into the possibilities and challenges available in China for a foreign investor. Gaining these insights will offer not only the basic knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this particular business environment, but will perhaps challenge some of our long-established convictions regarding the most efficient methods of operating a business or an economy. In many ways, the experience might even humble us.
The Chinese environment is often portrayed in literature as too complex for our understanding, so the task of comprehending it adds to its fascination. Witnessing the Chinese people in their own environment should yield unexpected observations, and might even deepen our appreciation for the might of their civilisation. During our first session of preparation for the class trip, we were treated to a number of presentations. One of the most striking phrases spoken by a speaker referred to China as “re-emerging”. Indeed, China is attributed with inventions such as silk, cast iron, pottery and the fork, introduced at the time when Europe was struggling to catch up as an emerging civilisation.
It seems that modern China’s complexity has resulted from the intertwining of a traditional, almost centralised economy, initiated by Mao’s ideals, and the modern global business environment, along with its pressures and opportunities. Nevertheless, for some believers in Marxism, China represents a glimpse of hope, though, to many more, it seems a land of commercial opportunities, demonstrating some of the symptoms that the USSR and its communist party suffered prior to its collapse. This complexity is further intensified by the extreme diversity evident throughout every aspect of Chinese life and land, including language, customs, landscape and even climate. The north typically experiences sub-zero temperatures in winter, at the same time it would be possible for a person to sunbathe in the sub-tropical south.
Online sources offered some interesting facts about the cultural differences a westerner should take into account when seeking to conduct business in China. One example is the importance of not causing another person to “lose face”. One incident detailed a negotiation process in which the Chinese delegation received unclear instructions regarding the hotel scheduled to host the meeting. (It appears that the event took place in the US.) They arrived late to the meeting, choosing not to seek clarification from the inviting party, fearing that they might cause offence through the implication that the instructions were unclear. This incident, though extreme, is still useful for gaining appreciation of how we should be sensitive to such cultural differences.
Another interesting aspect of China’s cultural differences noted involves the reluctance of the Chinese to complete a deal with someone they don’t know personally. While some caution in this respect might be understandable, it is much more extreme than in Europe. A Chinese person typically feels the need to really get to know the other party before business. The more qualities or interests both parties share in common, including details from each other’s personal life, the faster the process of arriving at a satisfactory deal will be. Negotiation processes are typically lengthy, compared to European norms, which is necessary for the Chinese not only to deal with the bureaucracy involved, but also to allow more time for various considerations than a westerner might take.
Saying “no” is not easy for the Chinese. They might ask further questions to avoid answering “no”, which might prove annoying to European temperaments, when the situation is not fully understood.
One of the most striking aspects of Chinese culture, or Asian culture for that matter, is their greater respect for the elderly, and for social status. For example, many sources state that, when offering a business card, it is imperative that it is offered to the most senior persons initially, and then to others, based on the order of rank. This also applies to any business-related documentation or brochures. Failing to adhere to this custom could lead to the awkward situation of various members passing the material to each other, until it reaches the most senior member, without offering any explanation. Addressing potential business partners by his or her first name, or without the relevant title, is also strongly discouraged.
I also discovered an interesting explanation of the Chinese word often translated into English as “business”, “trading”, “commerce” or “deal”: 生意 (sheng yi), which, like many Chinese words, signifies a much more complicated meaning. The first character means to be born, or to emerge, while the second refers to intention, a meaning, an idea and submission. It’s clear that we have much to learn about this enchanting land, and that a full understanding of Chinese ways involves a complicated process. We can’t take the lazy route of stereotypes and judging according to European customs; we must embrace Chinese culture, rather than reducing it – like the above phrase – to “a deal”.
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Historic buildings including the Serrano Adobe, El Toro Grammar School, the Harvey Bennett Ranch and St. George’s Episcopal Mission will be open and available for tours, courtesy of Amigo de la Colina docents.
“Visitors of all ages can explore California’s history during Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a day of educational and fun activities, and watch vibrant performances that represent Orange County’s Rancho era.” Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District, said.
Heritage Hill Historical Park preserves some of Orange County’s rich cultural heritage and represents distinct eras in the early development of Saddleback Valley and the town of El Toro. Experience the rancho era with OC Parks during Rancho Days Fiesta! Admission is $5 per person ages 3 and over, no cost for parking.
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You want to press the stop button, but you can't. There are others who depend on you and have expectations of you and maybe they have no idea how much emotional pain you are feeling in the run up to Christmas.
Wherever you turn there are reminders that this is a time for celebration and family gatherings. You couldn't feel any further from that and it leaves a gaping hole right in the middle of your sadness. We get really good at telling people that we're fine, when inside we are in bits.
The first time you do anything after the death of a loved one always feels like an impossible hurdle, so Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries must be planned for. Don't let yourself be railroaded into doing things you don't enjoy by family and friends, no matter how well-meaning their suggestions may be.
Everything has changed yet the world just carries on as normal. But for you and others living with grief, there is no 'normal'. Your life has changed irrevocably. So, you must make changes. You have to force yourself to think about things that will help you cope, even though the pain may be more than you can bear.
As hard as it might be, you need to carry on.
Trying to do things the same and keep the traditions shared with your loved one can make you feel even lonelier, therefore it can often be beneficial to try something new and think of some new traditions you can incorporate. By doing things differently, you’re making yourself feel differently and therefore you won't have the same memory joggers or triggers.
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A lot has no doubt been written about Rafael Nadal’s third consecutive French Open title yesterday, made all the more significant by the fact that he, yet again, denied Roger Federer a chance to complete the set of Grand Slams. Commentators speak of Federer as though he is the greatest player in history and perhaps when he hangs up his racket in 5 or so years, that will be borne out by the numbers of titles he has won. But it beats me that he’s the world number one, having watched yesterday’s match. He makes more bad errors and mis-hits than any other player in the top 10, his game looks at any stage like it may fall apart altogether and he seems to disappear from planet earth for long periods. The statistics bear this out – 60 unforced errors in 4 sets of tennis, compared to only about 20 from Nadal. His first serve percentage was also down at about 30% for most of the match. And his forehand turns into a liability too often. The crowd in the front row behind Nadal were in danger from some of the balls flying off the frame.
And some will argue that he has to go for the shots against Nadal, such is the pressure that the Spaniard places on his opposition. But that Federer’s execution seems so poor and he seems completely unable to raise his game on the big points (he won only one out of about 20 break point opportunities, incredible from a supposed ‘big point player’) is a sign to me that he needs to go back to the drawing board and rethink his approach to playing Nadal. He said after the match that he would do better next time – unless he makes changes, next time, he’ll be lucky to take 10 games of Nadal. Nadal himself was poor in the final. Remarkably, he stopped running about halfway through the third set. His usually vicious forehand seemed to lack its usual venom and pace and Federer found himself with much more time than any of Nadal’s other opponents have had. Yet he could not take advantage, and seemed to almost drift aimlessly towards another defeat on clay.
Nadal is a warrior, that’s for sure. His determination and sheer courage is amazing, but it’s his application that won him the match yesterday. He changed his usual game of attacking Federer’s backhand, and played a lot more inside out forehands and down the line forehands to mix up the play. He also used the slice a lot more and generally played a lot more intelligently, and for me, that’s what made the difference. Federer seemed hell-bent on showing the world that he could slug it out with Nadal from the baseline. And the commentators (who were absolutely brilliant, by the way) were stunned at what seemed to be lack of nuance to the situation, or perhaps arrogance from Federer that he could outhit Nadal. Eventually he saw the light, and changed his game in the second set. But it was the aberration, and Nadal’s fighting spirit and greater execution soon regained control and the rest was a predictable march to the third title in a row.
As for Federer, he desperately needs a coach, and perhaps some sort of mental conditioning as well. I realise this is a radical notion – this is the ‘greatest player ever’, but his technical deficiencies, especially on the forehand are glaringly obvious yet persisted the whole clay court season, and he needs to somehow find a way to assert himself over the warrior from Mallorca.
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BETHLEHEM — The Albany-based Baker Public Relations firm will work with the town and the Chamber of Commerce over the next three months to develop a strategic communications plan for upcoming roadway construction projects.
The agreement was authorized by Town Supervisor David VanLuven during the Jan. 8 town board meeting. Baker Public Relations would be a consultant to help the town and Chamber of Commerce communicate about the extent and timeline of major construction projects with businesses located near and residents living in areas that will see major construction work, as well provide tools to help businesses communicate with their customers.
The strategic communications plan will focus on the upcoming $4.9 million Glenmont roundabout project. With construction set to start this spring, this will transform the four-way intersection of Feura Bush Road, Glenmont Road and Route 9W into a roundabout. The strategic communications plan would also serve as a template that the town can use with other future projects like the Delaware Avenue Complete Streets and Road Diet Project.
“In hearing feedback from the public about the Delaware Avenue construction work in 2017, there was some concern that the town did not communicate to business owners and residents there as best as they could, like about detours and construction schedules,” said Robert Leslie, the town’s director of planning. “So this effort is in response to that practice. We want to do a better job this time with the Glenmont roundabout project coming up, and we’ll have a consultant assist us and communicate with the people.”
Maureen McGuinness, the Chamber of Commerce’s president, echoed Leslie’s words, saying that town communication with residents and business during the 2017 Delaware Avenue construction work was “poor.”
She continued, “The road work had an impact on people and businesses there, some of which could have been mitigated. It’s very clear something needs to be done differently as the town moves forward.”
With Baker Public Relations, Leslie said under contract, the town is paying the firm $18,000 for its services over three months.
In an email to Spotlight News, Jason Politi, the firm’s public relations and marketing director, wrote that it has had years of prior experience working with municipalities, construction and real estate development. While it has worked with other local municipalities already, this would be the first time working with the town of Bethlehem.
Town staff had sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) last October to get local potential public relations firms’ attention and received five responses by November. The town’s Strategic Communications Plan Committee — comprising of Leslie; McGuinness; economic development coordinator Elizabeth Staubach; and the supervisor’s executive assistant Robin Nagengast — reviewed them based on each firm’s experience with similar projects, having qualified personnel and their ability to meet the desired three-month schedule.
Leslie said the committee had been set up by the town’s Economic Development & Planning Department last October.
The committee then interviewed three of the five firms and later unanimously voted for Baker Public Relations in December.
“While all three were qualified, we thought Baker [Public Relations] really gives us what we need in terms of communication with businesses and assisting them with tools and ways to communicate with their customers and clients,” Leslie said.
Politi wrote that his firm was notified of the unanimous vote on Dec. 18 and it would later be approved by the town board at the Jan. 8 meeting. “We are very pleased to be selected by the town’s Strategic Communications Plan Committee and grateful for the opportunity,” he wrote. “We put a lot of thought into our proposal and subsequent presentation to the committee. We are excited to get to work and build a relationship with the town.”
Politi added that his firm plans to submit the final strategic communications plan by April 1, which will be available to both the press and public. “We are eager to get underway with this project,” he wrote. “The committee has clearly laid out its expectations for us and we will devote our best efforts to developing this plan.”
Looking ahead, Leslie added that Baker Public Relations will meet with him and the rest of Strategic Communications Plan Committee; Creighton Manning, the Glenmont roundabout project’s engineering consultant; and residents and business owners by mid-February to discuss the anticipated construction schedule. “We’ll have a kickoff meeting which includes a field visit to the intersection to look at the area,” he said. “We’ll also finalize the meeting date for when we meet with business owners.”
Politi wrote that his firm will meet with the Strategic Communications Plan Committee ideally this week, including for the field visit.
He added that a meeting with local business owners near the construction zone will be arranged in the next few weeks.
McGuinness said such discussions should begin as soon as this week already.
“As Chamber president, I’m very pleased that there’ll be strategies in place to communicate with businesses,” she said. “This should help anytime we see roadwork happen in town ahead. The fact that we’re giving tools to businesses is very forward-thinking.”
Leslie concluded, “I think it shows the town is responsive to public comments and concerns regarding construction projects, and this is just one effort. Our goal is to utilize our plan for the Glenmont roundabout project and replicate it for other projects ahead. … One takeaway from this is to limit the disturbance to residents and businesses during a roadway construction project.” | <urn:uuid:ab79ce77-9ece-4269-b03a-6ab0e677bfe4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://spotlightnews.com/news/2020/01/15/bethlehem-hires-a-new-consultant-to-help-communication/ | 2024-04-22T21:54:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.976377 | 1,174 |
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Finland's Border Patrol in the country's northernmost Lapland Region has tweeted a picture of a strange phenomenon. The image showed a huge land mass towering in the midst of frozen Lake Inari.
"A new island has emerged in front of Papinsaari. The Ivalo patrol has captured this phenomenon on the camera in a clear —25 C frost", the Lapland Border Guard tweeted.
Inarinjärvelläkin on joskus harvoin mahdollisuus nähdä kangastuksia. Papinsaaren edustalle on noussut uusi saari. Ivalon partio sai ilmiön ikuistettua kameralle kirkkaassa —25 C pakkassäässä. #ivalonraja #inarinjärvi pic.twitter.com/U7vXpZXOhl
— Lapin rajavartiosto (@lapinraja) 23 февраля 2019 г.
The Nordic country of Finland isn't exactly known for earthquakes or volcanic activities that could explain the sudden change of landscape or appearance of new rock formations.
While the phenomenon dubbed "ghost island" caused a stir in Finnish social media, users were quick to offer their solutions to the riddle, ranging from "glitch in the matrix" to "photoshop". Others, however, pointed out soberly that there never was any island and that the phenomenon was a mere mirage.
The image of the "island" was caused by light passing through atmospheric layers, which reflects and refracts distant landscapes in different ways, often confusing for the naked eye and optical lens alike.
If the air is all the same temperature, be it cold or hot, light travels through it in a straight line. However, if a steady temperature gradient exists light will follow a curved path toward the cooler air.
Mirages are therefore a direct result of light particles, the photons, taking the path of minimum time in vertical temperature gradients. While mirages more often appear in still air on a hot, sunny day over a flat surface (such as a desert) that will absorb the sun's energy, winter mirages are not uncommon, as witnessed by Finland's "new island".
Alas, the "ghost island" gave no territorial gains to the Nordic country that has about 180,000 lakes and almost as many islands.
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Sean Rhee, DDS
Dr. Sean Rhee grew up in Eureka, a small coastal town in Northern California. He attended Eureka High School where he excelled academically and participated in many extracurricular sports including golf, football, basketball, and baseball. He was subsequently accepted to the University of California at Berkeley, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in bio-resource.
After finishing his undergraduate education, he attended the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry. When he graduated, Dr. Rhee moved to Sacramento and practiced for a couple of years, and gained valuable experience in treating patients. However, his interest in the field of periodontology and implant dentistry brought him back to the University of Southern California, where he received a three-year postgraduate degree in periodontology.
Dr. Rhee is a board-certified periodontist. He is also a member of the Dental Honor Society Omicron Kappa Upsilon and a recipient of the John Ingle Award for Outstanding Achievement of Basic Sciences Research at USC.
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Dr. Lu obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) professional degree from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina in 1998. He practiced as a general dentist several years before dedicating his career to the field of periodontics and dental implants.
Dr. Lu completed his Residency in Periodontics at the University of Louisville (UL), School of Dentistry, where he obtained his Certificate in Periodontics and learned advanced techniques in non-surgical and surgical periodontology, periodontal plastic surgery, microsurgery, laser periodontics and implant dentistry.
Dr. Lu also obtained a Master of Science degree in oral biology from UL.
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Meredith Houff is a Professional Development Specialist. In this role, she supports the management, planning and facilitation of professional learning opportunities for Turnaround for Children’s New York City school-based staff. Meredith joined Turnaround in 2012 as an instructional coach, and worked with five New York City schools to facilitate professional learning opportunities for teachers and school staff. In this post, Meredith reflects on her coaching at Young Voices Academy of the Bronx, specifically how she educated students and teachers about growth mindset.
I was first introduced to growth mindset becoming a part of Turnaround’s concept map in the fall of 2015 and I was a bit leery. Growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is the belief that basic abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work and dedication. A fixed mindset, by contrast, assumes intelligence or talent are fixed traits.
I couldn’t believe how quickly the children picked up on the concept of a growth mindset and ran with it! Students were motivated to select more challenging books and activities than they would have before. I watched a kindergartener use positive self-talk when selecting a book. He said to himself, “This will be hard, but that’s okay because it will grow my brain.”
Students in kindergarten through second grade shared what they were learning about the brain’s malleability and growth mindset with their families. They went home and explained it in their own words: “If you do something hard, something that frustrates you, it’s okay – your brain is growing!”
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President Joe Biden likes to tout the exceptionalism of “our democracy”. It is, he said in his commemorative remarks on the 9/11 attacks, “that which makes us unique in the world”. He also likes to tout the idea that “our democracy” is under threat. “We have an obligation, a duty, a responsibility to defend, preserve, and protect our democracy,” he continued. “The very democracy that those terrorists on 9/11 sought to bury in the burning fire and smoke and ash.”
Put to one side the fact that the impetus for al-Qaeda terrorism was not “our democracy” but America’s liberal hegemony and military interventionism abroad — the exaggerations in this dramatic piece of historical revisionism echoed a speech Biden had made in Philadelphia mere days earlier. Speaking in an eerie set-up at Independence Hall, Biden had warned against the threat of a different terror, closer to home — from “Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans”, who “represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic”. According to him, they promote “political violence” and “undermine democracy itself”.
After 21 years, it appears we have gone full circle: the War on Terror’s “you are either with us or against us” mentality has come home. Where George W. Bush used American exceptionalism as a basis for militarism and political absolutism, Biden has leveraged democratic exceptionalism — weaponising the mythos of democracy for partisan gains.
Seen together, Biden’s speeches highlight the often-overlooked synergy between domestic and foreign policy: his rhetoric depicts his administration’s war against the amorphous spectre of “MAGA fascism” at home and its stated goal of militarily defeating autocracies abroad as two sides of the same coin. These speeches could ensnare sceptics on all sides of the spectrum, enmeshing them in false equivalencies. Deny the Establishment’s liberal internationalist foreign policy and risk being brandished as one of the “extremists” at home; defend America’s civil liberties and due process toward January 6 rioters, and you are in league with Vladimir Putin. This is troubling for any critic of US policy in Ukraine or Taiwan right now, especially the voices of anti-interventionism on the Left. Such voices are already under pressure to conform to the party line and self-censor their restrained positions for fear of being associated with Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans.
Admittedly, the military withdrawal from Afghanistan last year was a breath of fresh air. But the Biden administration still exhibits decidedly hawkish attitudes, as showcased by the Alaska summit, the rhetoric around toppling Putin, and the recent security pledge to Taiwan. And to justify them, it spins an ideological narrative, centred on the existential clash between democracies and autocracies. What’s more, this invented Manichaeanism can be used to browbeat political opponents at any time. Put simply, in addition to creating a moralistic concept of statecraft to use abroad, this existential framework is used to silence those critical of American military interventionism and liberal hegemony, such as the foreign policy realists and restrainer critics of the Blob in Washington.
This form of language game is designed to coerce critics into feigned obeisance, valorise the liberal hawks as the crux of the Democratic party, and undermine the remnants of the Anti-War Movement on the Left. It is perhaps ironic — if always inevitable — that the global Democracy Crusade would come home to haunt Americans. The abstract and ominous nature of “authoritarianism” is a convenient way to dismiss Trump supporters en masse as sympathisers with global tyranny — and to disingenuously equate realism and restraint with Trumpism.
This is an absurd equation. The Trump administration housed many globalists such as John Bolton and Mike Pompeo, who used their tenure to advocate for “maximum pressure” against Iran, call for regime change in Venezuela, and facilitate the bombing of Syria. Moreover, criticism of US liberal imperium, and the “liberal international order” it has masterminded, comes from both sides of the political divide; it is neither partisan nor the exclusive domain of populists. While the logic of democratic exceptionalism has been routinely — if selectively — applied to justify liberal interventionism abroad, this agenda has an atrocious track record. It should remain open to criticism from all quarters, particularly in a democratic republic.
After all, the conventional wisdom underpinning the promotion of democracy as a foreign policy objective has now been seriously challenged. Such policies have routinely failed, especially because they tend to focus on the performative and procedural elements of democracy, rather than strengthening effective governance — an approach that masks profound systemic dysfunction. America’s failed policies in Afghanistan, Iraq and Haiti are perhaps the most notable examples, but so too are challenges in West Africa, where the US has been compelled to devise a new approach. The failure to prevent an anti-democratic coup in Myanmar, meanwhile, underscores the limitations of US geopolitical reach.
In a different era — at the height of the Cold War, perhaps — Biden’s Manichaean rhetoric might have been a rallying cry for many nations in the developed and developing world. But today’s era is multipolar. Nations, especially in the Global South, are unshackled from the ideological straitjacket of the Cold War and its perception of shared global threats; they are driven instead by the pursuit of economic prosperity and recovering their regional and civilisational strength. America’s democracy agenda rings hollow.
The same is true at home. American public opinion has grown weary of the activist and internationalist posture of US foreign policy, embodied by decades of endless wars. Democracy promotion is no longer seen as an effective way to advance core US geopolitical interests. The US ruling class has therefore sought to adapt and reframe America’s global adventures and interventionism in terms of a domestic threat that would presumably be more easily marketable to the American public.
This logic has now become the operating principle behind what may be called the Biden Doctrine, which is expected to be unveiled in the administration’s forthcoming National Security Strategy. It holds that the fight for democracy is incessant, totalising, and all-encompassing. That neutralising the alleged threat of fascism at home, personified by MAGA and former president Trump, is part of a larger apocalyptic struggle to defend the liberal international order abroad.
The Biden Doctrine elevates “democratic exceptionalism” as the ideal trope with which to advance its foreign and domestic agenda, while using it as political mallet to normalise any efforts to silence, cancel, and discredit dissent. The latter has long historical precedents with the US ruling class in the 20th century: it echoes the US. establishment’s support for anti-German hysteria in the First World War, the internment of Japanese Americans in the Second World War, and the persecution of American socialists during the McCarthy era.
The underlying conviction is that in the increasingly polarised America, securitisation and weaponisation of threat, through its identification with domestic enemies, is a viable galvanising force — one that justifies and maintains the imperial controls of the state. In this neo-Jacobin milieu, democratism offers a crucible with which to meld and cohere domestic preferences with foreign ambitions.
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Located in downtown Yorkton, our church is a welcoming and family friendly congregation. We celebrate diversity through our Affirming ministry, and invite everyone to join us.
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Worship beings at 10:30 AM
Everyone is welcome at worship. Some people choose to worship in the sanctuary. Some people use Zoom to join from a landline. Some people use devices to join on Zoom, Facebook or Youtube. If you want to visit before worship, or interact during worship, please use a device to connect to Zoom.
We remember that we worship, live and serve on Treaty 4 territory and that our worship on Sunday sends us out into God’s world. We hold commitments to the work of reconciliation, being inclusive and welcoming of all people, and care of creation as central to our lives as people of faith.
During worship, words to the hymns are on screen but hymn books are available in the pews if you prefer to use music. Prayers are often interactive with people from the community of faith sharing what is on their hearts and minds. Most weeks we have youth and adult scripture readers.
For those who have limited access to technology, a worship book along with announcements can be delivered to your door (in Yorkton) each week. Those with email are encouraged to sign up for weekly emails which includes announcements and worship info. Sign up here.
Most of our music comes from Voices United and More Voices with mix of traditional and contemporary hymns. Music is offered on piano and a pipe organ. Through much of the year, we have a choir to lead singing and share special music. Occasionally other members of the community of faith offer their special gifts of music.
Whether you’re a long-time member of St. Andrews, or someone new, you may be looking for guidance as you plan for baptism, confirmation, a wedding or a funeral.
For further info, please email our Office Administrator, Meghan Tilley, or call her at (306) 783-4157.
As a part of the United Church of Canada, the Sacrament of Baptism is one of two sacraments recognized by our church (the other is Communion).
The holy Sacrament of Baptism is the deeply religious faith statement of the caregivers involved in an infant’s baptism and of the candidates for adult baptism. It involves taking vows and making a holy agreement between parent(s) or guardian(s), sponsors, child church, and God. God’s children are received into the fellowship of the church based on a profession of faith of the parent(s) or significant caregiver(s). The church accepts those baptized as members of the community of faith and promises to support them in Christian living. Baptism is very important to our community, and therefore, an act of the entire community, taking place in the congregation during a regular public worship service.
It is important for us to state that every child, whether baptized or not, is loved and cherished by God.
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According to the sources on Thursday that is 15 April, 2021 President Joe Biden announced a string of measures against the Russian government and Vladimir Putin. This set of measures were awaited for a long time. It is said that these measures are being taken by the Biden administration because of the hacking of government and private networks that were carried out by Russia last year during the presidential election.
Joe Biden’s Accusations Against the Russian President. What Is The Exact Matter.
The measures are part of what Biden’s assistant says to be ” Seen and Unseen” steps counterattacking the hacking. Along with the sanctions against Russia 10 diplomats too were expelled who were believed to have some connection with the Kremlin’s U.S election interference. Which included a massive cyberattack and other hostile activity.
Further, he challenged Joe Biden and asked him to have a conversation live on air. He also rejected Joe Biden’s accusations about the hacking. Russian President called Anatoly Antonov the Russian ambassador to have a conversation in the matter. As it is likely that this will result in Russia and America’s ties getting spoiled. Biden also accused Putin of interfering in the election taken them in favor of Donald Trump.
Vladimir Putin Clearly rejected all the accusations coming from Joe Biden saying –
” Whoever calls names gets called those names”
He also takes this matter back to his childhood and said –
“You know I remember in my childhood when we argue in the playground we used to say, ‘it takes one to know one and that’s not a coincidence, not just a children’s saying or joke. It has a deep psychological meaning. We always see our own traits in other people and think they are like how we really are. And as a result, we evaluated actions and give assessments.”
According to sources, it is said that President Joe Biden called the Russian leader a killer. Vladimir Putin answered this by accusing America of commenting Genocide against Native Americans. He also brings the Hiroshima Nagasaki matter in.
The matter is making the US and Russia’s relation sour. Vladimir Putin has been putting enough effort to make things right but there is no positive response coming from the other side. The Russian foreign ministry in a statement recalling the ambassador home said –
The most important thing for us is to identify ways of rectifying Russia – US relations, which have been going through hard times as Washington has, as a matter of fact, brought them to a blind alley.”
This is not the first time the two are in a massive argument this all began from the time when Joe Biden was a Vice – President during the Obama rule and Vladimir Putin was serving as Prime Minister.
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England has won both of the Women’s World Cups held on home soil and will have the chance to make it a hat-trick on Sunday at Lord’s after claiming a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa in the final over of the semi-final in Bristol, yesterday.
What looked like being a straightforward victory when South Africa was restricted to 218 for six, proved to be anything but that as England faltered in reply only for Anya Shrubsole to hit the winning runs with two balls to go in a thrilling encounter. Contributions from Fran Wilson, who made 30, and 27 not out from Jenny Gunn proved crucial in the nerviest of finishes. After losing both openers fairly cheaply, Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight had come together and put on 78 with England seemingly on course for a comfortable win.
However, the pair fell within the space of eight deliveries, quickly followed by Nat Sciver and South Africa sensed blood. Wilson’s knock got England back on track with Gunn doing a sterling job at the other end, and despite losing Laura Marsh in the final over, Shrubsole saw them over the line.
As a result England will face the winner of tomorrow’s second semi-final in Derby where defending champion Australia takes on India.
Regardless of the opposition, the host nation will take plenty of confidence from a seventh straight victory in the tournament, with the bowlers delivering after the batters had shown in the first meeting between the sides. South Africa was unlucky despite half-centuries from Mignon du Preez and Laura Wolvaardt, it didn’t quite have enough to reach a maiden World Cup final.
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VC-backed companies get a lot of the limelight, but as Trent Mano from Convoi Ventures put it, “Bootstrapped businesses are the sexiest businesses!” The highlight for bootstrappers at Utah Tech Week 2024 was Trent’s interview with Ben Miller, co-founder of SimpleNexus, which sold for $1.2 billion.
What struck me about this conversation is how humble Ben is. He didn’t come speak to show off but simply to share his honest experience and how it all played out. It’s a tremendous story with a lot to learn from. Here are some key takeaways from their conversation:
Should I Raise?
SimpleNexus’s founders shopped around for VC money early on because that’s what they were always taught to do in business school. However, it never made sense because they were always revenue generating. Why would they give up 20% of their company for two months’ worth of revenue? You’ll always negotiate from a position of strength when you don’t have to take other people’s money.
Trent quoted Jon Jessop who describes bootstrappers as "multi million ARR, customer funded." Bootstrappers raise money too, but they do it from customers. By saving time from investor conversations, you can fund your business from customers.
Bootstrapped Exit Strategy?
Build the best business and you'll always have exit strategies. There’s a reason most VCs can justify an exit strategy as a private equity deal. If your business makes enough money, you don’t need a strategic acquirer. Businesses that make money are always appealing.
Luck and Timing
Luck and timing always plays a role. It’s hard to predict and it’s often out of our control. Big macroeconomic and industry trends are huge drivers. For SimpleNexus, they started with an app that helped consumers estimate their mortgage payments. This was a tremendous lead generation service for mortgage lenders. It was a simple MVP they could build over a weekend and serve an industry notorious for being paper-based. When they started, the average mortgage lender was age 56. A lot of younger people were coming into the industry who expected better tech. This was perfect timing for SimpleNexus.
Hold Your Breath
Don't sell out too early. If you’re making money, you can get exciting offers early on. Knowing the worth of your company and your vision will give you the courage to say ‘no’ now in exchange for a much bigger ‘yes’ later. SimpleNexus’s founders were offered $10M early in their business. While that was a lot for them early on, it pales in comparison to what it became when they sold for $1.2B!
Dangers of VC Money
If you’re bootstrapped, you can have ups and downs in annual revenue. Make $300K the first year, $1M the second, and $500K the third? You can weather that if you’re bootstrapped, but if you took VC money in year one of that scenario, you’re toast. That VC money is dangerous before you have a few million dollars a year.
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At least 13 people detained after allegation that a 15-year-old girl was gang-raped inthe northern state of Kelantan.
Last updated: 30 May 2014 14:10
Almost 3,000 rapes were reported to the police in Malaysia in 2012, of which 52 percent involved girls below 16. [EPA]
How many of you go into debt to
fund the wedding of your anak tersayang?
All those people who are calling
for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate how Malacca
Chief Minister Mohamad Ali Rustam could afford to invite 130,000 guests to his
son’s wedding are just suffering from the sour grapes syndrome!
Now tell me, how else can Ali
Rustam make the people of Malacca forget his stupidity in bringing the Eye on
Malaysia from Tasik Titiwangsa to Kota Laksamana in 2008.
That Eye of Malaysia had to be
dismantled in October 2010 – there was that slight oversight to pay the Belgian
based owner, Fitraco NV, 60% of the estimated ticket sales estimated at RM5
million a year.
Ali Rustam said in February 2010
“We respect the decision of the court
and Fitraco’s right to do whatever it wants with the ferris wheel. If it does
decide to remove it from Malacca, the state will get another one to replace
I do not know if Fitraco was paid
anything but I do not think Malacca got another ferris wheel to replace the Eye
The problem that Ali Rustam has
now is that while we may have forgotten about the Eye of Malaysia fiasco, now
however it is time for Eye on Ali Rustam!
But fair is fair. I think you all
are being very mischievous to highlight that while Najib Tun Razak could only
attract 100,000 guests to his recent Aidilfitri celebration in Putrajaya, Ali
Rustam had 130,000 people at his son’s wedding.
We must still commend Najib for
even being able to get 100,000 people to come to a celebration where our FLOM,
Rosmah Mansor, is the co-host! It is still a grand achievement for Najib to get
so many people to come. So please give credit where credit is due!
As far as I am concerned, if Ali
Rustam said that it only costs RM600,000 to feed the 130,000 guests, then so be
it. I am sure you all know that from time to time even McDonalds have got great
deals for meals and these great deals are on offer for anyone that walks in.
Here in Australia, McDonalds have
a Loose Change menu where you can buy a complete meal for a couple of dollars
(coins you can find between the cushions on your couch!).
Now Ali Rustam is Chief Minister
of Malacca. I am sure he can find more than coins between the cushion of his
couch and if he asks McDonalds to cater for his son’s wedding, he could surely
negotiate one hell of a deal.
The same goes for Mamee Sdn Bhd
and Orang Kampong Drinks Sdn Bhd – any food manufacturer and caterer would
throw in even their grandmother for free to cater for 130,000 people.
Giving a tight squeeze
How good a deal Ali Rustam can
squeeze out of this people will depend on whether he is negotiating with them
while holding their (ahem!) in his hands.
When you are squeezing somebody so
tightly – their hearts and mind will follow anywhere you want them to go. I
just hope that after the ‘negotiating’, Ali Rustam did not forget to wash his
hands with dettol.
I am proud that Ali Rustam had
insisted on having a “Malay wedding with kampung-style cooking” with Kacip
Fatimah drinks (whatever this drink is!).
I put it to you that this is
better than what Najib served at the engagement of his daughter where the menu
included “an array of lavish Wagyu beef, smoked salmon, lobster bisque and
Good one Ali! Kita orang Malaysia!
But I would like to respectfully
inquire of Ali Rustam why Kacip Fatimah gave 50,000 cans of their drinks for
advertising casts? Were they advertising by having their logo on the wedding
invitations? Were their drinks advertised on banners and buntings on the
wedding day itself? Camna?
I am told that these Kacip Fatimah
drinks are not only Herbal Power Energy Drinks, but also “this superb and
excellent Kacip Fatimah Herbal Power energy drink is to boost women energy
levels and as aphrodisiac supplements”.
If this is true, then those
130,000 guests must have had a jolly good time during and after the wedding –
especially after the wedding. Let us hope that nine months from now, after the
erection is over…errr I mean after the election is over, the hospitals in
Malacca are ready for a population explosion.
As for using equipments from state
government agencies for the wedding festivities, come on lah, let us not be
trivial! If DBKL can send a bill to S Ambiga for the costs they incurred during
the Bersih 3 festivities, I am sure when push comes to shove, Ali Rustam will
say that he is waiting for the state government agencies to bill him for use of
And who can say that these state
agencies are not contemplating on doing just that?
So let us not worry too much about
whose money was used to pay for Ali Rustam’s son’s wedding. I am sure Ali
Rustam’s cousin, Ali Baba did contribute to the costs of the wedding – with or
without the help of his 40 thieves.
CT Ali is a reformist who
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KaiBot Charging Dock
KaiBot running low on fuel? Use KaiBot’s Autonomous Charging Dock & charge tile, an optional, handy accessory to automatically fill it up with electrons. KaiBot will drive itself back to the charging dock when the battery level gets low, so you’ll never be caught with an empty tank!
Note: KaiBot comes standard with its USB charging cable. The autonomous charging dock and charge tile allows for a self-docking and charging feature.
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PD Playlist: Promoting Student Science Talk in the Classroom
APPROACH: This playlist is designed to support classroom teachers as they equitably incorporate more science talk in their classrooms—as students engage in discourse to make sense of scientific phenomena and engage with science and engineering practices.
Read and discuss the following tools in small groups. Allow additional time to process and explore the second two briefs, as they link off to other useful tools and activities. Taken together, reading all these briefs might lead to a larger discussion and strategy-sharing session around how to support student talk in the science classroom.
Estimated Time: 50 min.
Background: Guiding student science talk in the classroom
Read and discuss these two tools. Reflection questions on each tool can be used to guide your conversation.
- How Can I Get My Students to Learn Science by Productively Talking with Each Other? (10 min)
Scientists and other professionals routinely talk about their work — not just to share their results, but to make sense of their work at all stages, to gather feedback, and to refine their ideas and arguments. This brief discusses how teachers can support their students in these same types of productive sensemaking talk. - How can I promote equitable sensemaking by setting expectations for multiple perspectives? (10 min)
When students are engaged in science discourse, some may feel more able or comfortable participating than others. This brief explores strategies teachers can use to structure student sensemaking to be more equitable and allow for multiple perspectives to surface and be attended to.
Classroom Resources: Activities and tools to generate student science talk
Read and discuss the following two tools, possibly using the reflection questions on each tool. Take a bit more time to explore these tools; each brief links off to many additional resources to be used in the classroom.
- How can I foster curiosity and learning in my classroom? Through talk! (15 min)
Teachers can use specific instructional approaches—or ‘talk activities’—to support students’ use of discourse and talk as they learn. This brief introduces a Talk Activities Flowchart, which highlights ten different talk activities and explains when, how, and why to use each one to support student investigations. - How can teachers guide classroom conversations to support students’ science learning? (15 min)
Classroom talk can help students make sense of scientific phenomena and clarify their own thinking. It also can help teachers learn what their students are thinking. This tool offers resources to support both, in the form of talk cards, partner conversational supports, pre- and post-talk graphic organizers, and a formative assessment monitoring chart.
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Taisuke Otsu and Martin Pesendorfer
Published 26 October 2021
This paper surveys the recent literature on dynamic games estimation when there is a concern of equilibrium multiplicity. We focus on the questions of testing for equilibrium multiplicity and estimation in the presence of multiplicity.
Paper Number EM618:
Download PDF - Equilibrium multiplicity in dynamic games: testing and estimation
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One member of the WWE SmackDown Live roster found himself in trouble on Sunday night when he was arrested after a WWE live event.
Sunday night SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions The Usos battled The Bludgeon Brothers, and Aiden English and Rusev at the WWE live event in Hidalgo, Texas, and after the show Jey Uso was arrested.
According to Slice Wrestling, Jey Uso was arrested for a DUI charge in Hidalgo.
You can check out his mugshots below.
It appears that Jey Uso was released after being arrested, as he’s set to appear on SmackDown Live tonight.
No word on how the arrest might impact his status with WWE going forward, as The Usos are set to defend the SmackDown Live Tag Team Titles against Jason Jordan and Chad Gable in a 2 out of 3 falls match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 28.
Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
Jey USO (Joshua Samuel Fatu) Was Recently Arrested For A DUI In Hidalgo, TX On 1/14/18 pic.twitter.com/r9pemAS2W8
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StoneX Bullion round-up Monday 15th August 2022
By StoneX Bullion
- Silver ETPs; a negative swing of 5,306t so far this year against 2021
- That is equivalent to eight weeks’ global demand
- Market is in surplus overall
- The minutes from the July FOMC meeting are due this week
While silver’s rally in the first week of August was twice that of gold, suggesting that sentiment in the sector overall was becoming more bullish, the move was short-lived and both metals have given back their gains. Gold tried to clear the psychologically important $1,800 level but failed on five consecutive days and as we write it has dipped below the 50-day moving average, which had previously been offering support.
The key focus of the markets’ attention last week in the United States was the inflation numbers; the Consumer Price Index was released on Wednesday and the Producer Price Index the following day. The CPI numbers were 20 basis points below expectation, with the headline number unchanged from the previous month and the core number (i.e., excluding food and energy) up 30 basis points. Within these numbers the “shelter” component, which comprises 32% of the CPI in the States, was up 0.5% month-on-month, a smaller increase than in May and June, while the year-on-year increase was 8.5%. New cars and new trucks prices were up 80 and 60 basis points month on month respectively, and up 11.7% and 10.1% respectively over twelve months. For much of the previous twelve months, used cars and trucks prices were rising faster than their new counterparts and absolute prices were higher also; this trend is now reversing as the auto sector starts to recover, taking advantage of the malaise in the electronics sector, which is allowing a better flow of semiconductor chips. Meanwhile car and truck rental were down 11.9% year-on-year, while airline fares were up 28% year-on-year and gasoline was up 44%.
As far as the precious metals are concerned this is more relevant to platinum palladium and rhodium than gold and silver, but the continued electrification of the vehicle fleet is beneficial to silver and will help to underpin that market. That said, our estimate for the silver market balance this year is for a surplus equivalent to ten weeks’ demand before any physical investment activity is taken into account. Last year the market threw off a surplus equivalent to over 14 weeks’ global fabrication demand, but this was more than absorbed by investment activity, which amounted to almost 8,700 tonnes, and Exchange Traded Products absorbed a further 2,019t. So far this year the silver ETPs have shed 3,288t, so that is effectively a 5,306t swing, equivalent to eight weeks’ global demand. Assuming no further activity in the ETPs this year, that would put the market, into a small surplus of roughly one week’s global silver demand
So far this year physical investment in silver appears to have remained strong in the United States and Mints around the world remain on allocation, coin premia remain high and silver investment demand in India, which collapsed last year, is very buoyant, benefiting from the release of pent-up demand despite the monsoon season (the same cannot be said about gold) and silver’s comparative price weakness.
That said, even if physical investment (apart from ETPs) remained at the same level as last year during 2022, the market would still be in surplus for the year.
Real 2-year U.S. yield currently at minus 3%
Meanwhile, despite the fact that gold appears to be less obsessed with interest rate cycles than previously, since it is now a given that there is plenty more to come from that sector, the Minutes of the FOMC July meeting will make for interesting reading mid-week as we look to see any changes in nuances. The market is mow more or less expecting a 75-basis point hike in the September meeting and the dot plot will be very instructive.
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In ancient Egypt, only pharaohs were allowed to eat mushrooms, which were not only delicious, but also prized for their many health benefits and healing properties. Now you no longer need to walk like an Egyptian to partake of the gastronomic pleasures of the mighty mushroom — merely head for Sonoma.
Sonoma County is one of the best mushroom foraging regions in the world, and the second annual Healdsburg Wild Mushroom Weekend, February 23 and 24, coincides with the peak of the wild mushroom season in Northern California. Wild Mushroom Weekend is full of opportunities to savor the earthy delicacy with dinners, mushroom hunts, tastings, cooking classes and wild mushroom and wine pairings at local wineries around the culinary hot spot of Healdsburg.
Join Relish Culinary Adventures for an active day with Elissa Rubin-Mahon, founding culinary chairperson of the Sonoma County Mycological Association, on a foraging outing to gather some of the best edible mushrooms in the area — porcini, chanterelle, black trumpet, yellow foot, hedgehog, matsutake, candy cap, hericium and many more. Participants will learn the fundamentals of edible wild mushroom hunting, identification techniques, handling and safety. After the hunt, a cooking class will be held to prepare any esculent specimens along with a multi-course menu featuring Corn Flour Blinis with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms du Jour, and Braised Pork with Herbs and Garlic Wild Rice with Black Trumpet Mushrooms.
Dry Creek Kitchen and Madrona Manor will offer extensive tasting menus and Barndiva will serve a mushroom ice cream and feature Rabbit Fricassee with roasted wild Chanterelles. Wineries presenting Wine & Mushroom pairings during Wild Mushroom Weekend include: Passalacqua Winery, Francis Coppola Winery, Williamson Wines, Hop Kiln Winery and Thumbprint Cellars.
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Expandable dining tables are fairly good on the time when don’t require massive table on a regular basis, however someday you come throughout when you could have sufficient visitor and at that time you want a big or an expandable dining table. Thus the expandable dining tables can be found in quite a few designs, shapes in addition to in types that are made out of hardwood or from the veneer materials that additionally present a glance as whether it is made up of wooden.
The small dining tables may be simply expanded just by including some detachable leaves which may be bought with the dining set. These are helpful out there specifically, when some further company are there and you might be in want of a big area. On the finish you need to simply take away the additional leaves and shortly your dining tables come back in its regular place to make use of day by day.
One other benefit of getting an expandable dining table is in case you are shifting from a small home to an enormous house you’ll be able to simply go away the additional leaves on and can benefit from the massive model of the dining table and also you wouldn’t have to spend to buy a brand new one.
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Kitchens are the heart of the home, the place where families and friends meet to enjoy each other’s company and share a good meal.
A kitchen area where you can cook without problems and still get in touch with your companions or guests makes the difference between having a pleasant time and feeling exhausted and frustrated. If your kitchen looks a little frayed around the edges or doesn’t give you the storage space and facilities you need, then put on your remodeling thinking cap.
The way to get the best results from a project like this is to examine what your current facilities have to offer and consider which aspects are worth keeping and which could be improved.
What do you need from your kitchen that it doesn’t provide for you? Kitchen design websites and online catalogs are well worth browsing as you are bound to find a product that is new to you but that would solve a problem or save you time in your kitchen.
If you enjoy cooking outdoors, extending your kitchen facilities into the backyard offers you a perfect meeting place and plenty of additional space for culinary masterpieces. The range of Outdoor kitchen designs growing fast as this new trend takes hold and everyone realizes how good it is to make food.
The style you choose has to be something that you can live with at least for the next few years, provided you plan to stay in your current home. Sleek, high-gloss surfaces in bold colors are still popular, and shaker-style kitchens are always in fashion.
The rustic farmhouse look is also catching on with homeowners looking for something different. When designing the layout, keep in mind that you need enough space for all of the appliances you use, such as ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers. and if you don’t have a laundry room, your washing machine and dryer will need to be housed too.
It is often easier and more economical to buy the whole thing Kitchen appliance packages This includes all of the items you need instead of sourcing them individually. Choose yours Colors with care so that they complement each other. That doesn’t mean they have to be matte or pastel, but bold colors need an element of harmony if they are to work well together.
The first task to tackle when planning a kitchen remodeling project is to conduct your research so that you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and how best to achieve it.
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In the latest report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF), the global debt has hit a high of more than US$250 trillion and is ballooning toward a new record of US$255 trillion by year’s end — equivalent to over US$32,500 for every person on the planet. The report also warned world's borrowing is on track to its annual economic output by three times more.
This advancement is further powered by US$7.5-trillion surge in the first half of the year, around six-tenths of which came from the U.S. and China. The IIF in its statement said, "With few signs of slowdown in the pace of debt accumulation, we estimate that global debt will surpass $255 trillion this year.” It further said this current runaway debt is right time for investment in Bitcoins.
Moreover, it seems that debt is now the rule than the exception for virtually all firms’ governments and banks in our current day and age.
The report says, "The big increase in global debt over the past decade — over $70 trillion — has been driven mainly by governments and the non-financial corporate sector (each up by some $27 trillion)."
Bitcoin the best money solution-
One of the major reasons behind the global debt is the reckless printing of fiat currency. By introducing Bitcoin, there will be a fixed supply capped at 21M BTC. That means that its value cannot be distorted through more minting, therefore functioning as ‘sound money.’
“However, with diminishing scope for further monetary easing in many parts of the world, countries with high levels of government debt (Italy, Lebanon) – as well as those where government debt is growing rapidly (Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Greece) – may find it harder to turn to fiscal stimulus,” the IIF said. | <urn:uuid:c7b7602c-b34d-4e00-be05-73447176b988> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://streakshot.com/technology/global-debt-to-reach-the-us-250-trillion-in-2019 | 2024-04-22T22:17:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.966448 | 386 |
- Europe is expected to have higher economic risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict than the U.S.
- Despite being a significant exporter of natural gas, gasoline and food prices will still cost more in the U.S. because of continued supply chain issues and triggering higher inflation.
- Russia and Ukraine have small economies compared to the U.S. but export agricultural products and semiconductor components.
- Increased business uncertainty from the tighter financial situation is likely to ensue.
- The Fed is likely to continue with interest rate hikes later in the year as inflationary pressures persist.
Price Increases and Danger of Economic Recession
Existing supply chain issues will continue and may intensify due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and increases in the price of gasoline and food will raise fears of a recession. Reuters reported that inflation is currently at a 40-year high, reaching 7.5% in January, and the increase in the prices of essential commodities like gasoline and grains does create uncertainty among consumers.
According to a CNBC report, Wall Steet Economists Wells Fargo’s chief economist, Jay Bryson, sees higher inflation and slower growth, but not enough to create a recessionary climate. “Consumer confidence is expected to falter slightly, but not dramatically,” according to Bryson.
Weak Trade Links and Supply Chains
A Goldman Sachs Group report also indicates the direct effects of the conflict will pose a limited threat to the U.S. economy, mainly because of the weak trade links between the three countries. However, higher energy prices will affect Europe more.
The combined account of Russian and Ukrainian imports and exports is less than 1%, resulting in a minimum impact on trade. Since the United States also exports natural gas, the price effects are limited. Unfortunately, there is a danger that the conflict may affect trade between the U.S. and its important trading partners in Europe.
Despite their high output of agricultural products, Russia has a smaller GDP than the state of New York, despite being a vast military power. On the other hand, Ukraine’s economic output is similar to Nebraska’s.
Impact of Higher Prices
However, the surge in oil prices from reduced Russian production can impact other costs significantly. With Brent already reaching $105 a barrel late last week, households can expect to have less money available to spend on other consumer goods.
The increase in oil prices and supply chain issues will raise core inflation, leaving Americans with higher inflation issues and an increased cost of living. Another industry set to feel the pressures are automakers relying on palladium for catalytic converters. The largest supplier is Russia, and with palladium prices already at their highest level in almost a year, disruptions to supply will impact production. Adding to the problem is the shortage of semiconductor chips caused by the pandemic.
One-quarter of the global wheat supply and 70% of sunflower production comes from Russia and Ukraine. Since Ukraine is also a significant corn exporter, the prices of these commodities will surge. The effect on consumer prices is not that big, but these increases can add up to 0.4 percentage points to inflation rates. Russia and Ukraine also export more than a quarter of the world’s wheat, and Ukraine supplies a significant amount of corn globally.
Just hours after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, U.S. stock indexes dropped only to recover after President Joe Biden announced a package of sanctions against Russia. Consumer demand and confidence drop when there are plunges in the stock markets. These tremors in the stock market follow a period of excellent performance after the dramatic drop at the onset of the pandemic. Today American households hold a record share in mutual funds and stocks, and a decline in prices will affect consumer sentiment and spending.
The more countries pressure Russia with sanctions, the more Vladimir Putin may risk taking countermeasures. He has already threatened to use Russia’s nuclear weapons arsenal, and some people even believe that he may unleash cyber-attacks on government or financial databases.
Any threats of a broader conflict in Eastern Europe will affect the U.S. economy by placing price pressures due to commodities and goods shortages. As a result, monetary policy tightening would become unavoidable, driving uncertainty and weaker consumer sentiments.
Trade disruptions and increased energy prices are just two of the impacts of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, leading to tighter economic environments. However, the effects on the U.S. will most likely remain smaller than in Europe. As a result, financial tightening is highly unlikely in the U.S. However, the Fed is still expected to raise interest rates in March to help ease the current inflation risks, which will likely continue doing well into 2023. | <urn:uuid:5bf2a2d6-6198-4a2d-8054-1e9a6aeaaeee> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://streetwisejournal.com/the-effect-of-the-russian-ukraine-conflict-on-the-u-s-economy/ | 2024-04-22T21:55:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.953233 | 959 |
What is Dutch Gin? A Guide to the National Spirit of the Netherlands
If you’ve heard of gin, then it’s likely you’ve heard of Dutch gin. It’s a spirit that’s been around for centuries and has become a favorite in the Netherlands. But what is it? And why should you care about it? Let’s dive into what makes Dutch gin so special and why it’s worth exploring if you’re looking for a new type of gin to try.
What is Dutch Gin?
Dutch gin is a spirit made from juniper berries and other botanicals, such as coriander, cardamom, angelica root, cinnamon, ginger, licorice root, lemon peel, and orange peel. These ingredients are steeped in alcohol before being distilled into clear liquid form. The result is a strong-tasting spirit with notes of juniper berries and other spices.
The History of Dutch Gin
Dutch gin has its roots in the 16th century when distillation techniques were first developed. During this period, many Dutch merchants began producing their own gins using local ingredients like juniper berries. This was done primarily for medicinal purposes but soon grew into an entire industry as people began drinking gin recreationally. By the 19th century there were over 1,000 brands of Dutch gin available and it had become the national drink of the Netherlands!
How to Enjoy Dutch Gin
Dutch gin can be enjoyed in many ways—from neat or on the rocks to mixed with tonic water or other mixers like cranberry juice or orange juice. It also pairs well with food such as seafood dishes, salads, cheeses and charcuterie boards. A popular way to enjoy Dutch gin is by drinking it in a “Gin & Tonic”—a classic cocktail that combines equal parts tonic water and Dutch gin served over ice with a garnish of lime wedges or cucumber slices (depending on your preference).
Dutch gin has been around for centuries and has become one of the most popular spirits in the Netherlands. It has a unique flavor profile that comes from its combination of juniper berries and other botanicals such as coriander, cardamom, angelica root, cinnamon, ginger, licorice root; lemon peel; and orange peel – all combined together to create something truly special! Whether enjoyed neat or mixed into cocktails – once you’ve tried Dutch Gin you’ll understand why it’s been around for so long! So go ahead – give this unique spirit a try! Cheers! | <urn:uuid:215fe448-9cd5-4117-aecb-a1a548965473> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stuffdutchpeoplelike.com/2022/12/08/dutch-gin/ | 2024-04-22T21:43:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.959778 | 536 |
You may be aware that in this year’s Budget, the Government heralded new plans for a tax-free childcare (TFC) subsidy to be introduced in autumn 2015 as “a benefit worth up to £2,000 per child for as many as 1.9 million working families”.
Sounds good, but some are suggesting the new scheme may turn out to be a damp squib and not the welcome alternative envisaged for those using the current voucher-based scheme.
Tax experts claim that working parents paying basic rate and who spend less than £5,720 on childcare, might be better off staying in their existing childcare voucher scheme rather than joining the new TFC scheme. Furthermore, working parents spending between £5,720 and £7,321.60 would definitely be worse off if they switch from the current scheme to the new one.
Given this uncertainty over the benefits of the new scheme, if you are an employer perhaps now is the time for you to discuss it with your finance experts so you understand what you might have to put in place for its introduction.
Once you’ve done that, and if you are going to change the current scheme, you will need to discuss with your HR advisors the impact on your employment policies.
Finally, perhaps consider offering your affected employees access to financial advisors who can help them understand the potential impact on them of moving to the new TFC scheme.
Of course, all this may change following the General Election in May 2015, but it may not, so putting some time and effort now into considering what you will do could save you time and a frantic rush later, particularly as the election of any new Government always seems to herald a rash of changes to employment and tax law.
Helen Skepper – Research and Communications Advisor
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“I am just an avatar of someone I’ve invented. A messenger of certainties I’m trying to decode.”
HEAD, Jeff Rosenstock
Accusations of narcissism are rife in today’s social climate, whether it’s leveled at celebrities, Gen Z, ex-boyfriends or politicians. Although it is common to explore “signs of narcissism” and question whether or not certain behaviors are narcissistic, shockingly little rigor is applied to understanding the meaning of the term itself.
Of course, we all know the myth of Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and committed suicide or turned into a flower, depending on whether you take the Grecian or Roman telling. Images of narcissism are common in film and tv, whether it’s Patrick Bateman appreciating his reflection while copulating or a woman carefully studying her face in a compact mirror.
These two examples correspond well with Freud’s conception of narcissism in his essay “On Narcissism: an Introduction” . Freud theorizes that (in patients with schizophrenia): “the libido which has been withdrawn from external objects” and therefore “[t]he libido that has been withdrawn from the external world has been directed to the ego and thus gives rise to an attitude which may be called narcissism.” He calls this pathological narcissism “secondary” narcissism, and differentiates it from “primary” narcissism, which is, simply put, the necessary function of an adult human to be able to derive libidinal satisfaction from both external objects (object-love) and the ego itself (ego-love).
Narcissus, Felines and Females
Freud’s definition of narcissism is both similar to our current usage (self-love) and yet departs in an important way. There are three key symbols Freud mentions as examples of narcissism. Narcissus, the cat, and the woman. The last of these three is likely to seem the most problematic, and of course Freud was a man of his time, yet, there is an arguably feminist message at the core of his reasoning of why women are often narcissists: “Women, especially if they grow up with good looks, develop a certain self-contentment which compensates them for the social restrictions that are imposed upon them in their choice of object.” So what Freud states here is not that women have an innately narcissistic tendency, but rather, specifically because of social restrictions, they may often become narcissists. By being restricted from choosing a partner or lover, they therefore are less libidinally invested in them, and that potential object-love is introjected and becomes ego-love. He also concedes that, “there are quite a number of women who love according to the masculine type”. If we transpose this dynamic to the 21st century, we may consider that in the liberal democratic Western world we are all permitted to (at least in theory) make our own object-choice (in the sense of a partner, lover etc) and therefore, if we accept one of Freud’s aetiologies of narcissism being a shift from object-love to ego-love, as a response to restricted object-choice, we must suppose that the proliferation of (at least nominal) free choice in turn actually functions as a barrier to developing (ego-love) narcissism in the 21st century.
There are additionally the symbols of cats and children: “The charm of a child lies to a great extent in his narcissism, his self-contentment and inaccessibility, just as does the charm of certain animals which seem not to concern themselves about us, such as cats and the large beasts of prey.” Freud’s characterization of narcissism as “charming” rings completely alien to us today. Herein lies the distinction between Freud’s narcissism and the modern definition. Paradoxically, we often characterize narcissists as those who are desperate for attention, whether on social media or at the center of a party, and Freud’s entire thesis is that the demand for attention connotes “object-love”, the object of desire being the affection of the social media followers or partygoers. Consider how, for Freud, narcissism is also connected with autoeroticism: the self-satisfaction of drives. In contrast, we can imagine that the attention-craving subject is libidinally not autoerotic (ego-love) but exhibitionist (object-love). Interestingly, an oft-overlooked part of the myth of Narcissus (at least in the version in Ovid’s Metamorphosis) includes the figure of Echo, a goddess who falls in love with Narcissus but whose love remains unrequited. After Narcissus wastes away, Echo does too, highlighting the perils of both Narcissus’ ego-love and Echo’s object-love.
The Strands of Narcissism
To be more precise, there are essentially two clinical strands of narcissism at play here. The Freudian one, which we may term “libidinal narcissism”, and the psychiatric “psychopathic narcissism”. Yet the way we use “narcissism” today largely corresponds to neither of them. The typical figure of narcissism imagined today is a Gen Z or Millennial influencer who incessantly takes selfies and posts them on Instagram. Yet, to be a libidinal narcissist, you would not need to post anything at all. Ever. If you were truly satisfied from ego-love, you could simply peruse the selfies on your phone gallery, like Narcissus gazing at his reflection, since narcissism in itself implies that the only valid admiration is that of the self.
If you were truly satisfied from ego-love, you could simply peruse the selfies on your phone gallery, like Narcissus.
But, on social media, the valuation is not simply in the scopophilic admiration of one’s own image, but in the validation of seeing how others value your image through metrics such as likes, comments, views etc. This is to say, in the 21st century, we have moved largely from first order observations (seeing how you look in a photo) to second order observations (seeing how others perceive you in a photo through metrics, likes, views, comments). Very simply put, if the libidinal attachment is to the valuation of the image by others, rather than the self-image itself, it is not ego-love, but object-love, and therefore, not narcissism. This is not to say that someone constantly chasing validation on “social media” is not self-obsessed, but rather, self-obsession is increasingly mediated by second order observation.
The Political Economy of Identity
The formula one comes to can be considered similar to that of Marx’s theory of surplus value. Use values (and commodities) are created through labor time, which are then mediated by the market, forming the commodity’s exchange value. Similarly, before capitalism, because feudalist production was mediated through the landlord and serf system through rent, first-order production existed. The serf had direct access to the fruits of their labor (since farming still played a subsistence role) while the surplus went to the feudal lord. Whereas, under capitalism, the proletariat does not (usually) directly consume their product (they are alienated from their product) but rather, the commodity they produce exists solely to be mediated by the market, which is an economic “big Other”, (think of Adam Smith’s rather optimistic depiction of the “invisible hand”). In a reciprocating relation, the output (commodity production) simultaneously values the input (wage labor). Ego-love, with its connection to autoeroticism/self-satisfaction, mirrors the lower extent of alienation under feudalism, where serfs were “self-satisfying” by consuming (some of) their own product. In contrast, object-love means that satisfaction is dependent upon an other. To bring this back to social media, our identities are no longer determined solely by a co-present peer (our family, friends, etc), but is mediated by the technological “big Other”, what Hans-Georg Moeller and Paul J. D’Ambrosio refer to as the “general peer” in their book You and Your Profile .
When we make a post on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or Facebook, even if we intend it only to be seen by our direct friends, family and colleagues, it will nevertheless be stratified through data, likes, views, comments, etc. Equally, much of the media we consume has already been stratified and curated by algorithms before it even appears. Rather, the algorithmic curation is usually a necessity for it appearing to us at all, on digital platforms. In conjunction with a market allowing the extraction of surplus value, we have a digital platform allowing the creation of surplus identity. And as a capitalist enterprise demands constant growth of production, the digital platforms demand constant growth of attention, incessant posting and viewing, production and consumption, in order to maintain their own structures, and in turn, our profiles (or vice-versa).
The Narcissist vs the Tulpa
So what is Tulparianism? Whereas Narcissus is a figure of myth whose ego’s libidinal satisfaction is dependent upon gazing upon itself, the Tulpa is a figure of Tibetan Buddhism who can come into existence only through the imaginative will of a human. This is an attempt to recategorize what is frequently misdiagnosed as narcissism. If we insist on using narcissism to refer to both: those who derive satisfaction directly from their own ego, and those who derive satisfaction from objects outside themselves, i.e.: the recognition and validation of others, we fail to discern anything at all, since there is no entity which is not either ego or object. Let’s look at the definition of Tulpa from Jan Westerhoff’s Twelve Examples of Illusion:
A tulpa is a being that often, but not necessarily, is human in appearance (it might also be an animal, a tree, or suchlike) and that is created purely by someone’s mind. A tulpa is different from a merely imagined being in that it can be seen by other people as well, and in that it may also acquire a certain degree of independence: when the creator wants to dissolve the tulpa it might not disappea Immediately.
So as opposed to Narcissus being a figure of self-reciprocating libido (ego-love), the tulpa (by my interpolation of the Tibetan concept) is a figure of object-dependent libido. In order to exist, it must first exist in the imagination of an other. Similarly, under profilicity, in order to exist, we must exist in the imagination of a big Other (or general peer). Of course, another key difference from the Tibetan concept is that, as tulpas, we are not brought into existence by an other, but ourselves. We may consider the typical meme, popularized by Dolly Parton, of how one displays their identity on Linkedin vs Facebook vs Instagram vs Tinder as a representation of the multiplicity of identities we form. So, as tulpas, we conjure up self-images, or “shades”, a myriad of different “masks” for each platform. However, we cannot sustain them alone. They require (and of course, exist for) judgment by the general peer. It’s true that historically we have always presented ourselves differently in different contexts, we may wear a uniform for work, we may use profanity with our friends at the pub, but conduct ourselves more respectfully with our families. In these cases, our conduct is (primarily) directly observed by our peers. However, in the example of social media, our conduct is observed by a “general peer”, who is not co-present, and whom we primarily observe through second order means (metrics).
Technofeudalism and the Tulpa
In Technofeudalism, Yanis Varoufakis’ claims that, with the rise of Big Tech and proliferation of rentierism rather than profiteering, we have moved beyond capitalism and are now in technofeudalism. He notes how “[c]urating an identity online is not optional” for young people, and they “must somehow work out which of their potential ‘true selves’ will be found most attractive”. Varoufakis quotes a graduate who once told him “no one will offer me a job […] until I have discovered my true self”.
Varoufakis then considers how the monopolizing of digital spaces leaves users in a position of “cloud serfs” who have no “refuge from the market”. Although he does not name narcissism itself, he explains how this move has “produced individuals who are not so much possessive as possessed, or rather persons incapable of being self-possessed”. Again, the impossibility of self-possession mirrors the impossibility of narcissism. Narcissus’s self-possession was his downfall, but for us, self-possession is increasingly impossible. Since we can no longer directly possess ourselves, we are cut off from (exclusive) ego-love as a means of libidinal satisfaction. As tulpas, we must conjure up self-images for each platform, which can only sustain value (both exchange value and identity value) if they are equally met with validation from the general peer through likes, views, comments, replies, favorites, reviews, reacts, etc. As capitalism continuously overcomes barriers towards commodity exchange, our identity formation immediately becomes representative of exchange value or, as Yanis Varoufakis puts it: “[cloud capital incites] billions of non-waged people (cloud serfs) to work for free (and often unconsciously) at replenishing cloud capital’s own stock (e.g. to upload photos and videos on Instagram or TikTok, or submit film, restaurant and book reviews)”. 21st centuries identities are much easier to commodify than Narcissus’ reflection.
As tulpas, our self-images (or profiles) must be both nurtured by ourselves and by the general peer, as a tree draws nourishment from both the earth underneath and the rays of sun from above.
Tulpas in Plato’s Cave
Speaking of sunlight, there is a certain Platonic parallel to be drawn here. Of course, Narcissus is the figure of ego-love. In contrast, the voyeurs in Plato’s allegory of the cave can be considered to be figures of object-love. The cave dweller’s libidinal enjoyment is entirely tied up in the other: the false images projected onto the wall of the cave. However, as pure ego-love is impossible today due to the increasing extent our libidos are mediated by the “general peer” (or big Other), pure object-love is also impossible. The cultural peak of object-love was the midcentury, as film and television became hegemonic in society. Like Plato’s cave dwellers, Adorno notes how film (of the Hollywood variety) “forces its victims to equate it directly with reality”. This passive relation to mass media has been augmented with an active relation of profile curation (or in language of the tulpa, shade-creation).
However, an important distinction to be made here is that we may encounter folly if we consider there to be a duality of “appearances” and “essences” as Plato’s formalism suggests. Niklas Luhmann (a significant influence on Moeller and D’Ambrosio’s theory of profilicity) posits in his book The Reality of the Mass Media:
The question is not: how do the mass media distort reality through the manner of their representations? For that would presuppose an ontological, available, objectively accessible reality that can be known without resort to construction; it would basically presuppose the old cosmos of essences.
The question for us then is not: “how does profile curation and social media distort reality?” But, to quote Luhmann again: “what kind of a society is it that describes itself and its world in this way?” Or, what kind of society arises when it is composed of tulpas?
Profiles run deep. On the 14th of April 2023, Spaniard Beatriz Flamini emerged from a cave she had resided in for five hundred days, a task she undertook out of a desire to be alone and prove her self-sufficiency. But even this profoundly impressive and dedicated act of seclusion, paradoxically, necessitated the judgment of the general peer. She posted on Instagram both prior to entering and after she left the cave. Of course, this is not to accuse her of narcissism or self-centeredness, but to show how even this intense act of solitude is still committed by a fellow tulpa who is compelled to curate her profile (and therefore identity). Even in the cave, she performed for the GoPros, essentially vlogging. “What kept Flamini going, it seems, were the two GoPros,” the author of the piece writes. “The camera confessionals became the underground equivalent of social-media posts.”
We have here an inverted version of Plato’s cave dweller, who performs for others instead of passively observing the shadow puppets. We simultaneously create shadow puppets (shades) in the form of self-images and observe how those self-images are observed. This is not merely a distortion of reality, however, but how reality is formed. The point is of course, not to particularize or pathologize this behavior, but to universalize it in the sense that, in order to understand ourselves and form identity in the 21st century, we all would likely do more or less the same thing, and increasingly so, especially in the younger generations.
What if we delete our profiles?
So what if you decide to delete all your social media profiles and “opt out”? (Assuming it is even viable – Moeller and D’Ambrosio extend the concept of profiles beyond merely social media accounts and include an academic’s Google Scholar rating as a profile – as well as an Airbnb host’s profile and the profiles of journalists). As claimed earlier – as tulpas, we cast self-images into the social environment through profile curation, which then must be maintained reciprocally by the “general peer”, which creates multiple “shades” of ourselves. However, this is merely the active mode of “shade-creation”. Shades are also created passively. On Instagram, many users participate by uploading photos of themselves and their activities which we can class as a type of “active” shade-creation. However, simultaneously, there is a “passive” shade-creation – where we interact with content on the platform and the algorithm decides what to serve us based on the interests and topics it believes we are interested in. So there is simultaneously “active” and “passive” shade formation. If you take the example of Spotify, where the vast majority of users are not actively creating and uploading music but passively listening to the content on there, we can see it is primarily a platform of “passive” shade formation. We do not choose our identity, but are supplied one by the platform based on our listening habits. This sounds dystopian, but we are libidinally invested in this function of the algorithm. We happily share our passively curated activity through “Spotify Wrapped”, where the passive shade in turn becomes a type of active shade through our amicable sharing of its insights into our profile. Importantly, the social platforms do not function as a kind or mirror, (or Narcissus’ pool of water) simply reflecting (or even deriving from) a concrete or essential identity through music or tv and film preferences. It merely constitutes an interpretation of our identity through how we choose to participate with it and any data they procure through third parties. This is not to say that this interpretation does not in turn shape our identity (and therefore reality) in a reciprocal relation.
Understanding Instead of Judging
So what benefit is there to be had from stepping away from the term “narcissism”? We may apply our tentative theory to an article recently published in The Independent: Going to an art gallery or to a gig? Prepare to meet the iMorons. The writer does not seem to be interested in understanding why this phenomena of phone recording at gigs takes place. He asserts that the “iMorons” have a sense of “electronic entitlement” and phones are a source of “comforting convenience”. He assumes that their habit of filming at gigs or art galleries on their smartphones is an act of “documenting their proximity to great art – and boasting about it online“. We (and the writer) are clearly intended to enjoy a type of moral superiority here, rather than engaging in any act of empathy or understanding. If we look at some replies to a post on the r/1975 subreddit, asking: “Genuinely curious! Why do you hold up your phone & record the entire concert?” We can see some explanations from Gen Z themselves: “I record because I have a bad memory” and “I take […] videos […] because I have problems with my memory”. Perhaps it is not about social clout at all, but rather, a symptom of memory degradation in the youth.
Of course, this is purely anecdotal evidence and only a handful of comments. But, as a recent study states: “In the general population, long-term effects of excessive screen time were associated with reductions in long-term memory and cognitive development” and suggests “Generation Z children would be more likely to exhibit learning and memory impairments when compared to Generation X children”. So rather than simply brushing off this phenomenon of gig filming as individual selfishness and a moral failing of the youth, if we cast off the antiquated “narcissist” narrative we open up a non-moralising, non-judgemental space for understanding and empathy.
The myopia caused by the desire to judge comes to a head when the writer of the piece attempts to discern between “[a] real world of pure horror and adversity – of war, cost of living crises, rent slavery, nuclear threat, global warming tipping points toppling daily, and Laurence Fox” and “the one in our pockets.” (A true Platonist.) Ironically, almost all of the issues he states as being in opposition to “the one in our pockets”, are things you can only learn about through your smartphone, and are therefore not actually separate from the world “in our pockets.” The writer even seems to be unaware of the fact that the article itself is exclusively a part of the world “in our pockets”. (The Independent has been an online-only newspaper since 2016). There is no concrete solution suggested in the article, although phone bans are mentioned. By stepping away from the compulsion to judge we can see that there is a wider dynamic at play here than simple individualized moral failing. If cognitive degradation inflicted by screens is resulting in worse memory, is there a role for the government to restrict the extent of which exploitative “attention economy” tactics are employed? As ex-Facebook employee Sean Parker has stated “[Facebook] is exploiting a vulnerability in human psychology” in order to “consume as much of your time and conscious attention as possible”.
Accusations of narcissism are, of course, rarely intended to problem-solve. Niklas Luhmann explains that two of the key “selectors” of the mass media are norm violations and moral judgment, and we can see both employed in the article. There is also a libidinal enjoyment derived from accusing someone of moral failing (which concurrently promotes one’s own “goodliness” and journalistic profile). In this sense, the writer simply carried out their job, and did it well. However, if we are interested in understanding rather than judging, we must seek to recognize phenomena as structurally based rather than individually based, which means seeing yourself in it, rather than seeing yourself outside of it. (This article you are reading is also a part of the mass media world “in our pockets”.)
The Tulpa and Functional Amnesia
How does this connect to the tulpa? Well, not straightforwardly. But memory is a key theme. In an age of increasing complexity, the maintenance of the tulpa’s “shades” becomes paramount. With the increasing speed of the circulation of capital and news cycle, trends appear and disappear evermore frequently. The function of memory is not merely to stockpile information, but to forget what is no longer needed. As Luhmann states: “without forgetting, without the freeing up of capacities for new operations, the system would have no future”. This of course refers to the mass media system, but in this case, we may interpret Gen Z (and actually all generations) as internalizing the cognitive necessity of forgetting. The “digital natives” are merely at the center of the whirlpool in terms of circulation speed, and shades and profiles are a tool with which this complexity can be “dealt with”.
Flexibility is demanded more and more with each passing generation. For example, we no longer remain in the same job or career for our whole lives, and are instead expected to keep pace with the frequent changes in technology and society. (Anna Kornbluh emphasizes how the artistic world has internalized capitalist processes in her book Immediacy: “flexibility and fluidity, emanation and connectivity, directness and instantaneity are economic premiums as much as they are artistic ones”.) So the cognitive shift towards increased forgetting may be interpreted as a form of adaptation rather than maladaptation. It is notable that one of the key symptoms of dissociative identity disorder is “discontinuities in identity and memory”. This is of course, not to make light of a serious psychiatric disorder, but rather, to draw an intentional parallel between memory function in the tulpa subject and dissociative identity disorder, as psychiatric professionals have done.
So perhaps it is high time that accusations of narcissism were put to bed, so we can better understand ourselves as 21st century profile-curating, shade-creating tulpas.
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Once in the app, you’ll notice you’re presented with your keys, similar to the 3.5 version of the app.
Let’s go over the functionality on this screen:
- The ‘+’ button (top right) - This button will be pressed to scan new QR codes, for both additional Evo Keys or 3rd Party apps you may be using.
- Search Bar – This is used to search for any keys you may have.
- Auth Requests- This button will reveal any auth requests you approve or deny.
- Keys- The Main Menu, displaying your keys.
- Settings- Additional functionality, such as Folder Organization or viewing your Offline Codes. We’ll explore this in depth later in this article.
Clicking on the 6 digit code will copy this to your clipboard, but If you tap on the name of the key, you’ll access the Key Details menu. This is where you can set specific details about the Key itself.
Here, you can:
- Change the color of the key
- Change the folder the key resides in
- Change the Title of the key
- Change the Subtitle of the key
You can also delete the key by pressing the trashcan icon near the top right. However, do note, you are unable to delete your main Evo key.
The settings menu is part of new functionality, and should look as follows:
There is new functionality here, so let’s go over what we can do here:
- Organize Folders – This new menu will allow you to create, delete, and organize your folders how you’d like. Depending on the version of your iOS device, it may have slightly different functionality and appearance:
- Customize Layout - You can choose either the Default view or Compact View for your keys.
- Offline Codes- Here you will answer your security questions to reveal offline codes for your Evo key(s).
- Send Feedback- This will open your e-mail application to send feedback about our application.
- Advanced- This will open another smaller menu of options to choose from:
- Send Logs to Developer- Encountered a Bug? Use this to send the logs to our engineering team so that we can fix the issue!
- Version- This tells you the version number of the application.
Using the App
Like the 3.5 version of the app, when trying to authenticate into your products that are secured with Evo, you’ll receive a push notification to accept or reject for the MFA.
Clicking the notification and successfully authenticating into the app will lead you to your auth request, where you can accept or deny.
You may also use the 6 digit OTP code that is displayed on your ‘Keys’ menu if you do not wish to use the push notifications and auth requests.
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Can't connect to the network via TCP directly?, try this guide.
Run a storage node anonymously and safely anywhere in the world without the possibility of censorship from ISPs, governments or the necessity of router configuration.
Internet anonymity and freedom are becoming less and less common in the current digital age, both corporations and governments are increasingly interested in monitoring and tracking the user’s activity on the World Wide Web, from mass surveillance programs to ISP blocking of certain types of network traffic or even blocking entire websites. There are many countries in the world that are blocking our storagenode software from being able to connect to the network. More so, some ISPs allow their clients to use only http/https or use a carrier-grade NAT for them. All of these issues prevent the storagenode user from ever being able to run a successful storage node. ISPs are continuously monitoring the client’s network activity, so even if the storage node operator manages to successfully connect to the network, the ISP will know he or she is running storagenode, which can lead to network throttling or even ISP warnings of unusual network activity. Configuring port forwarding in the router settings could be a tedious task for a lot of people unfamiliar with port forwarding. In this guide we will set up a VPN called Private Internet Access (PIA) ™ and configure storagenode to connect the storage node to the network through PIA. In this guide we will do the following:
(1) Set up a hostname with a service called NoIP to continuously keep track of the VPN's public IP address to prevent the node from going offline.
(2) Private internet access will be downloaded and configured to be able to use port forwarding.
(3) storagenode will be configured to use both the NoIP hostname and the given TCP port by PIA.
(4) Different techniques will be used to test if the storage node(s) are working correctly.
2. Why use Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the safest and most popular VPN’s out there, it is easy to setup and offers a large number of advanced settings (e.g. the ability to request port forwarding), which will be used in this guide. Although PIA is not free, it is also not very expensive, at $3.33/month for a yearly contract (at time of writing this guide) it is very affordable. For farmers not interested in internet privacy (e.g. private browsing) and who want to rent out only a few GBs of data, the cost of paying for a VPN will not be justified. However, farmers that value internet privacy or are unable to connect to the storage node network due to a variety of issues discussed in the introduction, and who plan to rent out more than 500 GB, can expect to pay for their VPN through their earnings from running storagenode (the current payout to Storage Node Operators is $1.5/TB of used space, $20/TB of downloads by customers, $10/TB of repair or audit downloads by Storj DCS satellites). The other large advantage for Storage Node Operators is that PIA accepts payments in Bitcoin, which makes paying with the Storj earnings even easier, since this will only involve selling the STORJ tokens earned on an exchange for Bitcoin, which can then directly be used to pay the VPN invoice. The workflow covered in this guide can of course also be applied to other VPNs. Storj does not endorse any particular VPN service, every user is free to decide for themselves which VPN company they want to select.
There are plenty of other competitors in that space:
The positives and negatives of using Private Internet Access in combination with storagenode
Up to five machines can be connected with a single private internet access subscription at once, which means that five connections can be configured on five machines.
- The TCP port assigned by PIA through which the node will connect to the network remains static as long as the connection is made to the same VPN gateway.
There are 8x VPN gateways available that allow port forwarding.
The PIA public IP address changes continuously, which required the setup of a DDNS domain name to prevent the node from going offline.
PIA is not free and depending on your storagenode operation returns, it might or might not be economically viable.
PIA slows down the internet connection by about 30-60% in most cases (highly variable through the day).
3. Storagenode download, installation and initial configuration
In this step, we will download and install storagenode. If you have already done so, please skip this step.
Windows architecture check
To check the architecture of your computer, open the control panel and type in“system”: (Control Panel\System and Security\System). This will open up a window that show the architecture of your system (Figure 4.1). The system architecture in this guide is 64-bit (x64), indicating that the 64-bit version of the storagenode binary should be downloaded (Figure 3.1).
Linux, Ubuntu and Mac architecture check
In Linux. Ubuntu or Mac open a terminal and type in the following command:
- uname -a
This command should return a text similar to the following:
- Linux behrooz 2.6.32-5-amd64 #1 SMP Tue Apr 4 12:24:40 UTC 2017 \*x86_64** GNU/Linux*
This indicates that the user has an amd64 (64-bit) architecture system. If it prints out x86 instead, the system has a 32-bit architecture.
3.1. Install Docker
To use the docker image of the storagenode, you must have Docker installed.
For Windows: https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/install/
- Ubuntu: https://docs.docker.com/install/linux/docker-ce/ubuntu/
- CentOS: https://docs.docker.com/install/linux/docker-ce/centos/
- Debian: https://docs.docker.com/install/linux/docker-ce/debian/
- Fedora: https://docs.docker.com/install/linux/docker-ce/fedora/
3.2. Create Identity
You need to create a new Identity for your storage node, if you don't have one.
3.3. Authorize your identity with an authorization token
If you requested an authorization token, you should receive your one-time authorization token by email from Storj Labs. This token can be used only once. For the second time it will not be valid.
3.4. Download a storagenode
- Download the Storage Node Docker Container if you prefer a Docker version
- Download the installer for Windows GUI if you prefer this option
3.5. Wallet address
The article Wallet address for storagenode will let you create a valid STORJ token address if you do not already have one. If you already have a compatible STORJ payout address, or an address made with another ERC20 compatible wallet, you can continue with the steps below.
3.6. Storage Location
You will need a place to store the data. It could be a dedicated HDD (or even RAID, if you want).
We suggest to use a subfolder for the data (it will prevent the storage node from start if the disk would disconnect for some reason).
Note. The network connected drive could work, but not recommended and not supported.
3.7. Storage Size
Next, you have to make a decision how much space you want to rent out to the network. The minimum allotted space is 500 GB
however, you should allow for 10% overhead.
4. DDNS hostname configuration
When registered with a VPN gateway, your public IP address will change to the address of the gateway. This is done for security and privacy reasons by Private Internet Access (PIA) or whatever VPN service you choose, so you don’t give away your location. Although we can configure PIA to stay online for long periods of time, the IP address can and will change regularly. The consequence of this would be that when the IP address changes, storagenode would lose connection to the network.
Adding a DDNS hostname solves the issue of public IP changes. We will add a free DDNS hostname using NoIP (http://www.noip.com/) which needs to be renewed for free every 30 days on a free account. On the NoIP website scroll down to where it say Create Your Free Hostname now, then do the following (Figure 4.1):
In the hostname input field select a hostname of your linking (e.g. myhomestorjfarm), it can contain letters and numbers.
Next select .ddns.net in the box to the right.
Click on Sign Up
- On the sign-up page enter your email, username and password. Make sure to write these details down, we will need them later.
When done, click on Create My Free Account. NoIP will now send us a confirmation email with an activation link to our email address. Once we click on the activation link it should take us to the NoIP website and confirm that our account is now active.
Now scroll down to where it says How to remote access your device and click on get started with dynamic DNS (Figure 4.3).
Clicking on the link should take us to our NoIP dashboard.
Now scroll down to Dynamic Update Client for Windows (DUC) and click on Download (Figure 4.4). This should take us to the download page where we can download the DUC tool. On the download page click on Download Now.
After the file downloaded successfully head over to the download folder and double click on the DUCSetup executable.
On the resulting installation window, click on Agree - Install - Finish.
The Dynamic Update Client should now open. Enter the details from step (4) above and click on Sign in (Figure 4.6).
Once logged in successfully, the Edit groups/Hosts menu should be displayed (Figure 4.7). If not already selected, choose the hostname box and click on save.
The DUC tool will now come to life (Figure 4.8). Next head over to File - Preferences and select Start this application automatically when the user logs on. In case your computer reboots, DUC will automatically start in the background. This is very handy because if storagenode starts automatically, it will not run into a closed port as DUC is also already running.
Figure 4.8. DUC once configured correctly.
Congratulations! You now have a hostname and a dynamic update tool that automatically tracks and assigns the IP address to your DDNS hostname. So if your public IP changes, storagenode will not lose access to the TCP port. In the next section, we will look at downloading and setting up the private internet access VPN program.
5. Private internet access download and configuration
In this step we will download and configure PIA so that it can be used with storagenode. First we head over to the registration page, this page gives us three payment plan options. If you just want to test out PIA with storagenode, it is advisable to take the One month only plan. On the other hand, if you are serious about running storagenode and plan to rent out a storage space over the long run (the ideal case), the yearly plan at 3.33$/month is much cheaper (Figure 5.1)
Next we select the plan that is best for us and click on Sign Up now. This should open the payment method window (Figure 5.2).
Now click on our preferred payment method and proceed to the registration process. Once paid, Private Internet Access will send a few confirmation emails containing the details of our account and the information we will need to login to the app (Figure 5.3). The email containing the login information is called Private Internet Access Account Activated.
Now download the PIA app here, after the app has downloaded successfully open the download folder and double click on the PIA installer. This will open up a terminal that automatically installs the app and necessary drivers. If a driver window pops up, click on install. When the installation is completed, the terminal window should close automatically and the main PIA app window should now be displayed.
Now add the username and password that was sent to you in the activation email.
Next select Start application at login and hit save (Figure 5.4).
We now have to connect to a gateway that allows for configuring port forwarding.The following gateways support port forwarding:
Note: Based on your geographical location it is best to select the gateway closest to your location to lower the ping times.
In order to add a gateway we head over to the PIA app, which is normally hidden in the system tray (right side of the taskbar) - right click on it - click on "settings" (Figure 5.5).
Note: we can also launch the app by doing a windows app search for PIA, which allows us to pin the app to the taskbar, making it easier to access in the future.
Once the app opens again we click on Advanced
In the advanced window we change the connection type from udp to TCP
Next we check the Request port forwarding box and change the region to the closest gateway that supports port forwarding, in my case the Netherlands. We can now press save (Figure 5.6).
Now right click on the system tray icon again (Figure 5.5) and click on Connect. PIA should now initiate the connection to the network. If all goes well the PIA icon should turn green.
Now hover over the green icon with the mouse, the IP address and port number should appear, note however that it can be delayed a bit so sometimes it does not appear right away as PIA first has to request a port from the gateway which can take some time (Figure 5.7).
Figure 5.7. When hovering over the PIA tray icon our new IP and port is shown. We will use the port number of PIA in storagenode.
- Write down the port number as it will be used in the last part of setting up the storage node.
6. Storagenode configuration with DDNS and PIA port
We will now configure the storagenode software and add our NoIP hostname and the TCP port given to us by PIA.
Our assumptions for this example:
- your DDNS hostname is
- your PIA port is
Replace the above parameters with your own, the DDNS and PIA port you configured above.
Specify the PIA port in your docker run
command as -p 59538:28967
, and your DDNS hostname with the PIA port in the ADDRESS
parameter of your docker run
command as -e ADDRESS=mystoragenode.ddns.net:59538
That's it! The storagenode should now start and connect to the Storj network through PIA.
Note: You can notice that we published the 59538 host's port to the 28967 container's port. This is the default internal port of the container. You can read more there: Single and multi-node Port forwarding setup.
Windows GUI version
Specify the PIA port in the server.address:
option of the "C:\Program Files\Storj\Storage Node\config.yaml"
file with a text editor such as Notepad++ (please, do not use a regular Notepad!).
Specify the DDNS hostname with the PIA port in the contact.external-address:
These changes should look like:
Please, save the configuration file after the change (click menu File - Save) and restart the storagenode service either from the Services applet or from the elevated Powershell:
Note. You could notice that we specified the server.address:
as server.address: :59538
, this notation mean that storagenode service will listen on all local interfaces with TCP port 59538
6.1 Optional - How to manually edit the configuration parameters
If one later has the necessity to edit some configuration parameters, this will have to be done manually.
You can open the config.yaml
file in the configuration folder with a text editor, such as Notepad++ (Windows), Plain text editor (MacOS), nano (for Linux), or any preferable plain text editor.
For Windows users it is advisable to download and install Notepad++, which formats the YAML text in a neat way, you have to configure Windows to always open a text/YAML file with Notepad++.
Default configuration file containing the settings for one specific node:
Now replace the fields mentioned above with your own parameters. Keep in mind, parameters specified in the storagenode start command has a precedence over options. For example, the environment variable ADDRESS for the docker version will override value of the contact.external-address:
option in the config file.
- config options
- command line parameters
- environment variables
7. Testing if everything is working correctly
Now that everything is set up correctly, we have to test the
Can our node(s) connect to the network and talk to it, and can the network see our node.
Is the PIA port open for our hostname(s).
The easiest way to manually check if everything is working correctly is to use an online port checker to check if our PIA port is open.
First we go to yougetsignal in our browser.
We then enter our DDNS hostname (myhomestorjfarm.ddns.net in this example) in the Remote Address field.
Next we enter the PIA port number (59538 in this example) in the Port Number field.
We then click on Check.
A green flag should now appear indicating that the PIA port is open for our hostname, indicating that storagenode is successfully connected to the network (Figure 7.1).
7.1. If the port is closed
If the flag indicator is red, it means there is a connection problem. This can occur sometimes at startup when the IP address is suddenly updated but the Dynamic Update Client (DUC) does not recognize the IP change yet as it only updates the IP address every 5 minutes (this can be lowered with a paid NoIP account). This indicates that storagenode is connected to the old IP address through the hostname. The way to solve goes as follows:
Stop the storagenode: https://documentation.storj.io/resources/faq/system-maintenance
Click on refresh now in the DUC app.
Right after refreshing DUC, start the storagenode back, this should start storagenode with the correct IP address assigned to our hostname.
Now repeat the Yougetsignal check, the port should now be open, indicated by a green flag. If you are on windows and the port is still closed have a look at chapter 7.1.1. Windows Firewall on how to allow the PIA port through the Windows firewall.
If the port is still closed, let it run for 30 minutes and try the port scan again.
If it still doesn't show the port is open, restart PIA and storagenode and try again until it works, sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to get it working the first time.
Note: A antivirus program can prevent storagenode from connecting through the PIA port.
7.1.1. Windows Firewall
If you are having a hard-time to get storagenode to connect through mainly the forwarded TCP ports on a Windows machine chances are that storagenode is being blocked by the firewall.
To solve this do the following:
- Enter the "Control Panel".
- Search for "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security".
- Once in the Windows firewall with Advanced Security click on "Inbound Rules".
- The in the "Actions" list on the right-hand side click on "New Rule…".
- Once in the "New Inbound Rule Wizard" select the "Port" option and click on "Next".
- Next Select "TCP" and "All Local Ports" or just the storagenode port (e.g. 7777, 28968, etc.) in "Specific Local ports" and click "Next".
- Select "Allow the connection" and hit "Next" again.
- Select all three rules (Domain, Private and Public) and click "Next".
- Now enter a description (e.g. "Storj Ports") and click finish.
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What are some of the less desired experiences that you have had during this period? Have you shared these with others? What is stopping you? Let’s examine why we tend to hold onto this information in preference for the ‘good news’ stories. What are we trying to achieve by doing this?
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Let’s work together to create a positive shift in the way we talk about parenting. Next time you spend time with a trusted friend, why not experiment with sharing something you have held close. I wonder what might come of this for you, your friendship, and the broader community.
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I sincerely thought a relationship might be developing until 1) I learned he lied to me about his marital status that first day when I registered him in camp, saying “I am alone, I lost my wife a year ago to Alzheimer's.” and 2) he later forcefully restrained me in his camper after lunch telling me my job was cutting into “his time” (later when I told him that scared me, he made fun of me), and 3) he refused to go away and leave me alone when I told him I was not interested in seeing him anymore and did not want him to contact me again. That was September 2016. After that, some days I would get as many as 20 or more text and phone messages from him.
Later in October, he wrote me again online saying he would be in the same area where I was on Nov. 14, but said he was not stalking me, he was just traveling to some of the same places. I did not hear anything again until Nov. 13 when he contacted me again and I engaged in a conversation online so that I could try to find out where he was. He texted me on phone 11/14/16… and I replied in order to try and learn if he was in my area or not. It ended with him typing: “You are all bent out of shape for nothing. Gez don’t leave on my account. I wouldn’t want to see you any where. You let me know what I wanted. Thanks.”
That didn’t go well, so I left the area and began hiding from him in hopes he would tire and go away. Hopefully, that is the end of it. I am saving that message for police, just in case. Luckily, he has left me alone since. But it was very unsettling to say the least.
So, what is Stalking? (from http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Stalking )
Criminal activity consisting of the repeated following and harassing of another person.Stalking is a distinctive form of criminal activity composed of a series of actions that taken individually might constitute legal behavior. For example, sending flowers, writing love notes, and waiting for someone outside her place of work are actions that, on their own, are not criminal. When these actions are coupled with an intent to instill fear or injury, however, they may constitute a pattern of behavior that is illegal.
Though anti-stalking laws are gender neutral, most stalkers are men and most victims are women.
Stalking first attracted widespread public concern when a young actress named Rebecca Shaeffer, who was living in California, was shot to death by an obsessed fan who had stalked her for two years. The case drew extensive media coverage and revealed how widespread a problem stalking was to both celebrity and noncelebrity victims. Until the enactment of anti-stalking laws, police had little power to arrest someone who behaved in a threatening but legal way. Even when the suspect had followed his victim, sent her hate mail, or behaved in a threatening manner, the police were without legal recourse. Law enforcement could not take action until the suspect acted on his threats and assaulted or injured the victim.
How to Stop a Stalker
Although antistalking laws give police and prosecutors the tools to arrest and charge stalkers with serious criminal offenses, victims of stalking have an important role to play in making these laws work. Law enforcement officials, Domestic Violence counselors, and mental health professionals offer the following advice to victims on how to stop a stalker:· now the law. Because antistalking laws are new, some police officers may not know how the laws work. A stalking victim should visit the public library or a county law library and obtain a copy of the state's antistalking law. Victims should show the police the law when filing the stalking complaint and ask whether they should first seek a protective order against the stalker.
In some states a violation of a protective order converts a stalking charge from a misdemeanor to a felony.
· Cooperate with prosecutors. Many stalking victims refuse to prosecute the stalker, thereby leaving themselves vulnerable to continued threats and violence. Some victims fear that prosecution will provoke worse behavior from the perpetrator. Nevertheless, victims should use the legal system and break any bond that may exist between themselves and the stalker.
· Protect yourself. Persons who are stalked should take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Neighbors and coworkers should be informed about the stalker, be given a photograph of the suspect, and be instructed on what to do if the stalker is sighted. Security officers at the victim's workplace should be provided with this information. Caller ID, which identifies telephone callers, should be installed on the victim's telephone. If the stalker makes repeated phone calls, the victim should ask the police to set up a phone tap.
· Collect evidence. A stalking victim should collect and preserve evidence that can be used to prosecute and convict the stalker. Police suggest that the victim keep a diary of stalking and other crimes committed by the perpetrator. It is also a good idea to photograph property destroyed by the stalker and any injuries inflicted by the stalker. The victim should keep all letters or notes written by the stalker and all answering machine tapes that contain messages from the perpetrator.
Here is a summary of comments made to me on a private Facebook Group.
I had wanted to share the entire thread as I felt there was some valuable information. I was only going to use people’s initials, but the Group asked me not to do that. So I am compiling and highlighting the key points instead.
Stalking can be either in-person or cyber-stalking. Stalkers can be either men or women. Don’t think for a moment that cyber-stalking is innocent and not a crime. It IS a crime. It is also a crime to follow/stalk a person across state lines. Having a STALKER follow you at all hours, and lurk near your home, work, or camp is far scarier and more dangerous, most everyone agrees with that. But cyber-stalking via phone, texting, computer email, is also dangerous, but easier to end. Remember, they get off on control, your anger,and all seem to have a feeling of entitlement to their stalkee.
Keep Aware. Stay aware of your surroundings. Take photos of his license plates and vehicle so that if you need to report them to police, you have this information. Also, if you are contemplating ending a relationship, try to get the Social Security number, Driver’s License # and expiration date, place of employment and address, before you part ways. This information will be needed if you file an Order of Protection, or Injunction Against Harassment. There is a difference, but same form is used. There are other types of orders. An Order of Protection is for those who have been married or living together. An Injunction Against Harassment is what I would have filed… the petition arises out of a dating relationship. There are other types of orders as well.
Call Police. I reported my Stalker in one town as I travelled through… and after hearing me out at great length, over the phone, they asked if I wanted them to call the Stalker and warn him to leave me alone. They called me back to say they didn’t get him in person but left a message that he could get himself in a lot of trouble unless he did leave me alone. He called once to see if he could get around that. I refused to talk on phone, but kept the text message from him. He begged to see me, talk to me, etc. When I refused, he said he had found out what he called to find out… and that’s the last I have heard. I don’t believe it yet. Once I got to a winter location, I went to local police and reported the situation to them. They sent me to the Justice Court to pick up the Guide Sheet for Protective Orders, which I have filled out and keep on hand ready to file if he shows up here. All states seem to be cooperating now with each other and these orders once filed locally, will be faxed to the Stalkers location and served there. Some FB commenters said the Order of Protection is a joke and that police can only do so much, but both police departments I spoke to seemed to have a lot of compassion for the situation.
Call family members if you know them. Unfortunately, my Stalker’s wife was in a nursing home and has dementia (he had led me to believe he was a widower), but I did notify his daughter to stop enabling him to contact me via computer/phone techniques. He was not very computer literate and was using skills he did not himself possess. Things slowed way down after that and I had blocked many of the tools he used but he could still send me Verizon Text message and according to Verizon, there is no way I can block that on a Samsung phone. I also unfriended and blocked his children.
Adjust your schedule/trip/location where STALKER expects you to be. Pretend publically that you are somewhere else. Only post where you have been, not were you are or where you are going. Remember, your safety is more important than your plans.
Facebook. Many commenters told me to lock down my Facebook. Learn about Privacy settings. Use them.
This should help: https://m.facebook.com/help/325807937506242
Basic Privacy Settings & Tools
If using Facebook, Blogs, or any other social media, consider unfriending and blocking anyone you don’t know well. The Stalker could be using a fake account, masquerading as someone else. If you have many photo albums like I do, each one will have to have privacy settings changed. This is difficult for me, as I am basically such an open and honest person. I have never been shy about sharing with strangers, not even as a toddler. (oh, I used to get in so much trouble for talking to strangers.) Remember this, no matter how PRIVATE you make your settings, your Profile Photo and Cover Photo will remain Public. You may want to change them. Some commenters told me to set up a new Facebook page, and close the one down that the Stalker knows about. I don’t care to do all that, so am just hoping blocking him and his family is enough. If not, I will consider other options. If you are blogging, put little information on your blog about your current location.
And the fact that I am also publishing a blog complicates matters, but I will not get rid of it or stop writing a blog. One commenter said: to publicize stalker on my page.” Name him and say what he's doing. Not sure of the legalities of that though.” I’m not either, but it had crossed my mind. I did do that with a dentist who refused to give me a refund on blotched dental work he did. It got me a $900 refund.
There is a View As option so you can see how your Facebook looks to the general public. Check that out. Commenter said: on a computer, when you're on your own Facebook page, there is a "view as" option. You can see how the public sees your page, and how friends see your page. Very useful. I'm not sure if there's a way from a phone.
Also in being a part of FB Groups, be careful of new people who ask too many questions about you, where you are, or ask for your phone number.
Facebook Places and Events. I avoid using these two aps on Facebook as I don’t care to pin down my location. I use a SPOT device for that purpose so key people will always know where I am. I think you can go in Facebook Settings and turn off the “LOCATION” option.
Email / Phone. Commenters said to get a new email and new phone number. They said only notify family and close friends of changes and why. I have set up an email filter for my Stalker, so that if he contacts me that way, it will skip my inbox and go into a folder. Once in a while I glace at the folder list to see if it is in bold, indicating there is new mail there. Then I can decide if and when I want to look at it. OK, changing my email address and phone number is just something I don’t want to do. I will reconsider those options if this should ever escalate again. All I can do with the Samsung Smart Phone is add his number to the Auto Reject List.
Last Resort. If I did have an “in-person” stalker, I would consider these options as a last resort. 1) Get a Dog (I have COPD, so this is not a good option for me) Some said Poodles would be safe for me. 2) Get a Taser. It was suggested to check with local police about regulations. 3) Get Pepper Spray and also check with Police about their source, as theirs are stronger than others. 4) Get a Gun and know how to use it. Learn what “Castle Domain” means and if it is legal in your situation.
Humor. A few Commenters used Humor to deal with the situation. One suggested wearing ratty clothes and doing your make up awful, and having critter pee on your clothes. Destroy their fantasy about you. Go from being demure to Goth or Rocker Chick. (Well, I have never been “demure” but I get the point.)
Here is another comment I really liked and may make such a sign for my vehicle:
Do you feel lucky???”
In summary, go “NO CONTACT” as soon as possible. Each text or call you accept will encourage your STALKER. Be invisible. A STALKER will be smiling at your attempts to evade them. Don’t give them the satisfaction.
Yes, folks, I had changed my winter plans because of this fool, but I have resumed some of them and decided to fight back. I am now in a community of friends, many former military and many hunters. They are aware of him and have his photos and license plate numbers and photos of his rig. Local police are well aware of the situation as well and I have legal papers in hand to file should he show up here. I am not the kind of person to run and hide or to be bullied. And I have never been described at petite, mild mannered, weak, demure, afraid, etc. Ya need to find better words to describe me.
I apologize to the folks on the above FB group whose comments got edited, condensed and combined after your admin advised against any direct quotes, even though I removed names and any identifiers. You all gave very good feedback. Thank you for helping me find my courage and voice again.
For help with a stalking problem see these two sites: http://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center
https://www.unh.edu/sharpp/stalking From this site:
Know what stalking is.
Stalking is defined as threats, along with repeated harassing behavior that cause a person to fear for his or her personal safety. It can include the use of regular mail, e-mail, instant messaging, text messages, posting on social websites and/or faxes. Stalking and cyber stalking are behaviors prohibited by University policy and New Hampshire law and are a crime.Stalking is unpredictable and dangerous. No two stalking situations are alike. Although women are more likely to be stalked than men, anyone can be a victim of stalking, including college students from any economic, ethnic, or religious group.
The vast majority of stalking victims know their stalker, usually because they have had a relationship with him or her. The stalker can be an intimate partner or former partner, classmate, roommate, or other acquaintance. A victim can be stalked for several days or for many years. The stalker’s actions also can affect family, friends, and coworkers. Stalking can be difficult to distinguish, which contributes to a lack of public awareness about the crime of stalking.
Fight or Flight???? Standing my ground. I will FIGHT! Carry pepper spray, etc.
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You can also read this article in Hindi- श्रम कानून, जिनमें तत्काल प्रयासों की है आवश्यकता
In many ways, India’s recent economic growth has been impressive, and it has come with a substantial reduction in extreme poverty rates and a simultaneous expansion of the country’s middle class. Consequentially, we now know that India’s growth does have a positive and significant impact on those who are at the bottom of the pyramid and thus, sustaining a high growth rate should be a high priority area for the new government. This would require policy continuity combined with several big-ticket reforms and procedural tweaks to improve India’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and attract greater investments.
While there’s a fairly long list of pending reforms since the last three decades, the most urgent reforms must be in the area of India’s labour laws. This is because despite the benefits of India’s growth, a challenging feature has been that this growth came with a pick-up in the services sector rather than in the manufacturing sector. A likely consequence of this was the lack of adequate non-farm low-skilled jobs to relocate surplus labour from the agricultural sector to the manufacturing sector.
A major reason behind this situation could be India’s rigid labour laws, especially the Industrial Disputes Act. Under this act, any firm that has more than 100 employees requires prior government permission to lay off any worker, and thus, it is a characteristic feature of India’s command and control economic model from the Nerhuvian era. In fact, India has around 200 different labour laws that aim at serving the ‘interests’ of workers in the economy (at least 40 of them are under the central government).
It is now known that these laws had a negative impact on the formal sector employment growth in the economy and led to more informalisation of the manufacturing activity in the economy. Additionally, these laws can also explain why India’s growth has come primarily from the services sector, which tends to be less labour intensive than compared to the industrial or the agricultural sector. (The share of industry in GVA has been more or less constant while services share has expanded at the expense of the agricultural sector).
Therefore, the same laws that were supposed to protect the interests of workers became discriminatory as while they protected the interests of those who were a part of the formal workforce, those outside of it were required to work in the informal sector without any social security. Despite the growing population and the rising aspirations of people, most governments avoided undertaking labour reforms on a priority basis that would further promote formal employment opportunities.
As a consequence, most industrialists have invested in capital intensive sectors rather than labour intensive sectors in India and thus, there has been limited expansion in employment under the manufacturing sector. The share of employment across the three sectors indicates how agriculture dominates the rural employment scenario while urban areas are dominated by employment in tertiary sector.
The previous government did initiate the process as it initiated the work on the recommendation of the second national commission that suggested that labour laws should be grouped into four labour codes, namely, labour codes on wages, on industrial relations, on social security and welfare and on occupation safety. The progress, however, on enacting these laws has been substantially slow as they’re stuck in the parliamentary process or in the consultation stages. Additionally, after the political opposition to land reforms, it is only prudent to expect stiff resistance to any genuine attempt at bringing labour reforms.
However, political opposition can no longer be an excuse to delay the changes in labour code any more as it is necessary for the continuity of the reforms that were undertaken by the previous government which have resulted in more formalisation of the Indian economy.
Further, the draft labour code on industrial relations as suggested retains the need for government permission to lay off workers, while modifying the rule for firms with more than 300 employees (Chapter 10 of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations). While this is an improvement from the current law, however, the law is likely to restrict firms to rapidly expand and take advantage of a high scale of production.
Therefore, it will cause significant distortion in the labour market and further incentivise firms to either set up new firms and distribute their employment or alternatively hire contractual labour (which may also be informal in nature for some manufacturing activities). As is the case, prior permission from the government to lay off workers in an industrial organisation goes against the spirit of private entrepreneurship and it is yet again a feature of the command and control economy.
What could, and rather should be done is that the government does away with the excessive norms that restrict the ability of firms to adjust employment. Alternatively, the government could modify the law and accept the recommendation by Professor Jagadish Bhagwati and Professor Arvind Panagariya that suggests that downsizing in response to changes in demand and technology should be excluded from the definition of retrenchment under Industrial Disputes Act.
We know that there are hiring, firing and training costs. So firms, in general, do not adjust the number of employees during a positive or negative business cycle but they rather adjust the number of hours that an employee works. Simply put, in the real world, there are costs associated with changes in the employment levels and these costs disincentivise firms for firing (or hiring) new employees without the explicit economic need to do so. Therefore, concerns of retrenchment of workers due to change in temporary economic conditions are over-exaggerated and a reduction in employment would only happen if the business is no longer viable.
Additionally, state labour laws are also important as they have a substantial impact on the manufacturing activity within the state and the fresh investments that it receives. This makes it necessary that the central and the state governments work together towards rolling out the much-needed reforms to create a free labour market.
An ideal scenario would be if the central government could bring together all state governments on board and create a unified labour code for the entire country. Despite the intuitive appeal of the idea, it is highly unlikely due to the political considerations in India. But the government could instead engage more proactively with the states and help them draft their own laws that simplify their labour norms.
Simplification of these laws will also be instrumental in bridging the regional divide in manufacturing activity as the heartland (which has a high labour density) can specialise in labour-intensive production activity while the peninsular region can continue to focus on capital intensive manufacturing.
A critical feature would be, however, to push out these reforms early in their tenure as they have been long delayed, and this delay has curtailed the potential of India’s manufacturing sector growth over the last three decades.
With an extremely high-pitched campaign over the last couple of months behind us, now is the time to get back to the agenda of reforms and it would be a good idea to begin with a politically difficult reform area like labour reforms early in tenure. The backlash, if any, would be temporary, politically motivated and insignificant while the benefits are likely to be substantial over the next couple of years.
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Maple Soy Grilled Salmon [video]
Maple Soy Grilled Salmon is sweet, salty, smoky, and easy to prepare! With only 10 minutes of cooking time, this is perfect for a quick dinner!
Grilled Salmon Recipe
Maple Soy Grilled Salmon is an easy recipe for this popular fish. The saltiness comes from soy sauce, and the sweetness comes from maple syrup and brown sugar. Aside from these, we add in sourness from rice vinegar and spiciness from chilis. With all those flavors, this is an amazing dish overall!
It is barbecue season and that makes this dish ideal for any of your parties this summer. The fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B, and protein. It can also be paleo-friendly, too!
Knowing the basics of grilling will also add many options to your recipe book. Just cook it and make a sauce or glaze! And so, in this post, we will share the basics that truly work!
How to make the marinade for salmon
For this recipe, all we need to do is mix the following ingredients in one shallow dish:
- soy sauce
- maple syrup
- rice vinegar
- brown sugar
- sesame oil
- chili sauce
- red chili pepper flakes
All marinades have acid in them that helps tenderize the meat but for a fish marinade, keep citrus or vinegar to a minimum. The acid may actually cook it up! So, fish is not to be soaked for too long as well.
Also, marinate in the fridge to slow down the growth of any harmful microorganisms that might be present.
How long to grill salmon
For this recipe, we can expect the fish-steak to cook for about 4 minutes per side. But this greatly depends on the thickness of the cut.
How to grill salmon in foil
Preheat to about 400 degrees. Put the fillets in a foil large enough to cover everything. Drizzle some oil and seasonings before wrapping it. Then, cook it for about 10 minutes (or until done, check if already opaque). That’s it! This method is easy and will require little to no cleanup.
How to grill salmon with skin
For your skin-on fillets, put down the side with the skin first. This will make it crispier for the simple ones, meaning those that are not marinated. Make sure to oil those grates so that the skin will not stick.
Do you have to flip salmon on the grill?
In fact, the answer is no. The heat when the lid is closed is enough to cook the fillet through. Put the meat skin down so it will not stick. But if you want those grill marks on the fillet, then, you can flip them but make sure that those grates are well-oiled.
What temperature should grilled salmon be?
Make sure that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees for safety. Some would argue that this temperature will overcook the meat, and so, here is the solution. When cooking, let the internal temperature reach about 135 to 140 degrees and then, remove it from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes more and this resting period should be enough to cook it further.
What to serve with Grilled Salmon?
There are a lot of options! For a hearty meal, we recommend the following:
- For more flavor, combine it with this delicious homemade salmon sauce.
- To prevent the skin from sticking, you can put some kosher salt.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with coconut aminos to make it paleo.
- You can also use this recipe for cod or bass.
Maple Soy Grilled Salmon
- 4 salmon steaks
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green
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- n a large shallow dish combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, chili sauce, ginger, garlic and the pepper flakes. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Add salmon steaks to the dish and turn it around to cover it all in the liquid. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
- Brush well with oil a grill pan or the outside grill.
- Grill the salmon on both sides, until salmon is cooked through or to your liking, about 4 minutes per side. While grilling the salmon, brush it with the remaining glaze on each side.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 14 - CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS
CHAPTER 2 - BUSINESS CORPORATIONS
ARTICLE 6 - SHARES AND DISTRIBUTIONS
PART 3 - SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION OF SHARES BY SHAREHOLDERS AND CORPORATION
§ 14-2-630 - Shareholders' preemptive rights
14-2-630. Shareholders' preemptive rights
(a) The shareholders of all corporations, other than those described in subsection (b) of this Code section, do not have a preemptive right to acquire the corporation's unissued or treasury shares, if any, except to the extent the articles of incorporation so provide.
(b) The shareholders of the following corporations shall have preemptive rights as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, unless the articles of incorporation expressly provide otherwise:
(1) Corporations electing statutory close corporation status; and
(2) Corporations in existence on July 1, 1989, whose:
(A) Shareholders had such rights as of that date; or
(B) Articles of incorporation have been restated or amended on or after July 1, 1989, with notice to the shareholders that such restatement or amendment would cause the shareholders of the corporation to have preemptive rights.
(c) A statement included in the articles of incorporation that the corporation elects to have preemptive rights (or words of similar import) means that the following principles apply except to the extent the articles of incorporation expressly provide otherwise:
(1) The shareholders of the corporation have a preemptive right, granted on uniform terms and conditions prescribed by the board of directors to provide a fair and reasonable opportunity to exercise the right, to acquire proportional amounts of the corporation's unissued or treasury shares upon the decision of the board of directors to issue them;
(2) There is no preemptive right with respect to the issuance of:
(A) Shares issued as a share dividend;
(B) Fractional shares;
(C) Shares issued to effect a merger or share exchange;
(D) Shares issued as compensation to directors, officers, agents, or employees of the corporation, its subsidiaries, or affiliates upon terms and conditions approved or ratified by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote thereon;
(E) Shares issued to satisfy conversion or option rights created to provide compensation to directors, officers, agents, or employees of the corporation, its subsidiaries, or affiliates upon terms and conditions approved or ratified by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote thereon;
(F) Shares authorized in articles of incorporation that are issued within one year from the effective date of incorporation;
(G) Shares issued under a plan of reorganization approved in a proceeding under any applicable act of Congress relating to the reorganization of corporations;
(H) Shares sold otherwise than for money, deemed by the board of directors in good faith to be advantageous to the corporation's business, other than shares sold pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph; or
(I) Shares released by waiver from their preemptive right by the affirmative vote or consent in writing or by electronic transmission of the holders of two-thirds of the shares of the class to be issued. Any vote or consent shall be binding on all shareholders and their transferees for the time specified in the vote or consent up to but not exceeding one year from the date thereof and shall protect the corporation, its management, and all persons who may within that time acquire the shares so released;
(3) A shareholder may waive his or her individual preemptive right at any time, and the holders of a class of shares may waive the preemptive rights of the class by the affirmative vote or consent in writing or by electronic transmission of the holders of two-thirds of the shares of the class with preemptive rights. The waiver of preemptive rights with respect to past issuances of shares shall be effective if made by the person who was the shareholder at the time the shares were issued. A waiver evidenced by a writing or by electronic transmission is irrevocable even though it is not supported by consideration;
(4) Holders of shares of any class without general voting rights or with preferential rights to distributions or assets have no preemptive rights with respect to shares of any class;
(5) Holders of shares of any class with general voting rights but without preferential rights to distributions or assets have no preemptive rights with respect to shares of any class with preferential rights to distributions or assets unless the shares with preferential rights are convertible into or carry a right to subscribe for or acquire shares without preferential rights; and
(6) Shares subject to preemptive rights that are not acquired by shareholders may be issued to any person at a consideration set by the board of directors that is not lower than the consideration set for the exercise of preemptive rights.
(d) For purposes of this Code section, the term "shares" includes a security convertible into or carrying a right to subscribe for or acquire shares.
(e) Shares that are otherwise validly issued and outstanding shall not be affected by reason of any violation of preemptive rights with respect to their issuance.
(f) No action shall be maintained to enforce any liability for violation of preemptive rights unless brought within three years of the discovery or notice of the violation, but in no event shall any action be brought to enforce a liability for violation of preemptive rights more than five years after the issuance giving rise to the violation.
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Madeline Edwards worked with Syria Direct until 2019 and previously reported for the Daily Star newspaper in Beirut. She focused on under-reported displaced communities, particularly in Jordan and the Rukban camp.
The rumors were unconfirmed: two men who had returned to Syrian government territory from Rukban camp via a Russian-backed “humanitarian corridor” were reportedly shot dead by security personnel over the weekend, after attempting to escape a government holding center in Homs province.
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In the early days, there was precious little equipment. Handheld camcorders, just a few props. Reflective headlights removed from cars served as light reflectors. And filming would usually take place on the bombed-out East Aleppo streets outside.
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Conch Group looks at developing PV power plants and energy storage projects; Shuangliang Eco-Energy achieves net profit of RMB 339 million; JinkoSolar to supply Tiger Neo product to China Huadian; Shuangliang Eco-Energy to purchase two monocrystal furnaces.
Conch to invest RMB 5 billion in PV power plants & energy storage projects: In an announcement, building material enterprise Anhui Conch Cement Group said that it will invest RMB 5 billion ($0.79 billion) for the development of new energy business such as photovoltaic power plants and energy storage projects. This is being done to achieve full coverage of photovoltaic power generation in its subordinate plants. By the end of 2022, the installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation is expected to reach 1 GW.
Shuangliang Eco-Energy 2021 net profit rises by 150%: Releasing its 2021 annual results, solar PV production equipment maker Shuangliang Eco-Energy said that it has achieved an operating income of RMB 3.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 84.87%, and a net profit of RMB 339 million, a year-on-year increase of 150.39%. In the year gone by, the company extended its photovoltaic monocrystalline silicon wafer business, wherein it produced 37.99 million pieces of monocrystalline silicon, and also further expanded the layout of its photovoltaic industry chain.
Shuangliang Eco-Energy signs two purchase orders for monocrystal furnaces: Shuangliang Eco-Energy Conservation said that its wholly-owned subsidiary has signed a single crystal furnace sales contract with Jingsheng Electromechanical. This contract is for Czochralski monocrystal furnaces, which will be applied to the company’s large-size single crystal silicon wafer project in Baotou. The transaction amount is pegged at RMB 808 million ($127.82 million). Meanwhile, the subsidiary also signed a monocrystal furnace sales contract with Liancheng Kaix Technology Co., Ltd. on the same day. This contract is for a Czochralski monocrystal furnaces, which will be applied to the company’s large-size monocrystal silicon wafer project in Baotou. The transaction amount for this contract is RMB 621 million ($98.24 million).
JinkoSolar wins Huadian’s 1.5 GW PV module procurement bid: China Huadian Group recently announced the winning bidders for the procurement of monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules in 2022, local media reported. And module supplier JinkoSolar has emerged as the winner for the centralized procurement of 1.5 GW modules. JinkoSolar will be supplying its new Tiger Neo product with N-type TOPCon technology and the transaction amount will be no less than RMB 2.8 billion ($0.44 billion). In December 2021, at the TaiyangNews Virtual Conference on High Efficiency Solar Technologies, JinkoSolar had introduced its Tiger Neo N-type TOPCon module (see JinkoSolar introduced Tiger Neo N-type TOPCon module at TaiyangNews conference) | <urn:uuid:ad666af1-4e74-4cc0-8c1a-a58f455a0e56> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://taiyangnews.info/china-pv-news-snippets-109/ | 2024-04-22T21:50:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.895132 | 673 |
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Obituary of Wilhelm Harder
Wilhelm (Bill) Harder - April 22, 1935 - March 27, 2024
Bill passed away on March 27, 2024 after a 5-week stay at the St. Catharines General Hospital.
He was diagnosed with a metastatic tumor of his pancreas in January 2023. His health was good until October 2023 at which time his health started to deteriorate and he developed severe back pain.
He will be lovingly remembered by Hannelore, his wife of 59 years, his two daughters and their spouses Linda Annette Washburn (Jeff Washburn) and Susan Kathleen Harder (Shaun Morris), as well as three grandchildren, Martin William Washburn, Nathan James Morris and Lauren Hanna Morris, his sister Renate (John Kordos), and sister-in-law Hildegard Harder.
He was predeceased by his mother Frieda Klaassen (1945), his step-mother Kaete Janzen (1984), his father Wilhelm Sr. (1988), his brother Helmut 1933 as an infant, and his brother Herbert (2021).
Wilhelm was born at home on a farm in Halbstadt, West Prussia (which is now Poland) on April 22, 1935. He enjoyed his early childhood until the effects of the second world war were felt. He and brother Herbert lost their mother in August 1945 when Bill was 10 years old. At that time, his father was away in the German Army, so the two brothers were taken in by a Polish farmer who had taken over his grandfather's farm. In 1947, Bill and his brother were able to leave Poland with a former neighbour and be reunited with their father in West Germany. In the same year, his father remarried and a new family was established under very impoverished conditions. His sister Renate was born in 1949.
In 1953, the family decided to immigrate to Canada, coming to the Niagara area. Since he was 18 years old, he was obligated to work on the farm for several months, which he did not like at all. After that he had a job at a service station washing cars and doing odd jobs. This is where he learned English. He had several other jobs in St. Catharines, until he went to Business College. He then obtained an office job at the head office of Volkswagen Canada in Toronto in 1963, where he worked for over thirty years until his retirement in 1994.
He was married to Hannelore (Goertzen) at the NIagara United Mennonite Church in 1965. They bought a house in Scarborough and started their family. Linda was born in 1967 and Susan in 1968. In 1998, both daughters moved to the United States and Bill & Hannelore decided to move back to the Niagara area where they bought a condo townhouse in St. Catharines. After they were settled, Bill decided to get a part-time job as a driver for St. Catharines Volkswagen. He kept that job until the pandemic for 19 years.
For 10 years he was worship leader in the German Service and he was a volunteer driver for Heidehof for almost 20 years.
Over the years they were able to take many car trips to Texas and California to visit their daughters and their families, as well as trips to Europe. They traveled to almost every state and every province. A treasured family trip was in 2004 to Germany and Poland to show Bill and Hannelore’s ancestral homeland to their daughters.
We as a family are thankful for a life well lived and will remember him with fondness.
Visitation: Monday April 1 6:30-8:00 pm at Niagara United Mennonite Church, 1775 Stone Road, Niagara-on-the Lake
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One of the most exciting things about botanical-style/blackwater aquariums is that there is so much that we still don't know. Despite an explosion of interest in this unique approach to natural aquariums, there's still a significant amount of unknowns.
Hobbyists have been adding botanical materials, in the form of wood, twigs, and leaves, for generations. Yet the rationale behind there use for many years was to provide a natural form of "decor", as opposed to looking at things from the standpoint of aesthetics and function.
With benefits of the use of these materials becoming more apparent to all who play with them in their aquariums, we're starting to see a shift towards trying to understand just what it is about these materials that is so beneficial to our fishes!
And of course, the key to understanding the "how's and why's" of botanical-style aquariums starts with understanding the role that these materials play in natural aquatic habitats.
There's been a fair amount of research and speculation by both scientists and hobbyists about the processes which occur when terrestrial materials like leaves and botanical items enter aquatic environments, and most of it is based upon field observations.
As hobbyists, we have a rather unique opportunity to observe firsthand the impact and affects of this material in our own aquariums! I love this aspect of our "practice", as it creates really interesting possibilities to embrace and create more naturally-functioning systems, while possibly even "validating" the field work done by scientists!
It goes without saying that there are implications for both the biology and chemistry of the aquatic habitats when leaves and other botanical materials enter them. Many of these are things that we as hobbyists also observe every day in our aquariums! We see firsthand how leaves and botanical materials impact the life of our fishes and other aquatic organisms in these closed systems.
"Indoor fieldwork", if you will!
That's what we do...
Phenomenon such as the appearance of our friends, the biofilms- long a topic that simply never came up in the hobby outside of dedicated shrimp keepers- are now simply "part of the equation" in a properly-established botanical-style aquarium. We understand that they appear as a normal part of the process when terrestrial materials become submerged under water. We're seeing them for the benefits they provide for our systems, rather than freaking out and panicking at their first appearance!
This is a fairly profound shift in the hobby, if you ask me!
A lab study I came upon found out that, when leaves are saturated in water, biofilm is at its peak when other nutrients (i.e.; nitrate, phosphate, etc.) tested at their lowest limits. This is interesting to me, because it seems that, in our botanical-style, blackwater aquariums, biofilms tend to occur early on, when one would assume that these compounds are at their highest concentrations, right? And biofilms are essentially the byproduct of bacterial colonization, meaning that there must be a lot of "food" for the bacteria at some point if there is a lot of biofilm, right?
Does this imply that the biofilms arrive on the scene and peak out really quickly; an indication that there is actually less nutrient in the water? Is the nutrient bound up in the biofilms themselves? And when our fishes and other animals consume them, does this provide a significant source of sustenance for them?
Oh, and here is another interesting wild habitat observation that has an aquarium correlate:
When leaves fall into streams, field studies have shown that their nitrogen content typically will increase. Why is this important? Scientists see this as evidence of microbial colonization, which is correlated by a measured increase in oxygen consumption. This is interesting to me, because the rare "disasters" that we see in our tanks (when we do see them, of course, which fortunately isn't very often at all)- are usually caused by the hobbyist adding a really large quantity of leaves at once, resulting in the fishes gasping at the surface- a sign of...oxygen depletion?
Makes sense, right?
As I've said repeatedly, if we don't make the effort to try to understand the "how's and why's" of Nature, and attempt to skirt Her processes- she can and will kick our asses! The aforementioned is a classic example of how something which occurs in Nature also occurs in our aquariums- with profoundly negative results if we don't understand the implications.
These are interesting clues about the process of decomposition of leaves when they enter into our aquatic ecosystems. They have huge implications for our use of botanicals and the way we manage our aquariums. I think that the simple fact that pH and oxygen tend to go down quickly when leaves are initially submerged in pure water during lab tests gives us an idea as to what to expect. This is why we are so adamant about going slowly when adding botanicals and leaves to an established, stable aquarium.
And a sort of "set of expectations" is always nice to have when you're pursuing unusual approaches in aquarium keeping, right? It is- and that's why we've devoted so much time over the years towards educating our community about the potential issues which can arise if you flaunt Nature's "rules" concerning environmental changes in our tanks.
A lot of the initial environmental changes in our aquariums will happen rather rapidly, and then stabilize over time. Which of course, leads me to conclude that the development of sufficient populations of organisms to process the incoming botanical load is a critical part of the establishment of our botanical-style aquariums.
We're at a point now- some five plus years into our journey at Tannin Aquatics, with hundreds of articles, social media posts, videos, and podcasts- that I feel it's time for each and every hobbyists to make use of this information and to accept responsibility for his or her decisions in utilizing botanicals in their aquariums. With the volume of information about once arcane topics now so readily available, there is simply no excuse for not taking the time to understand some of this stuff before jumping into this endeavor.
A bit of "tough love", but if you want to play- you need to know the rules, right?
Here's another thing to consider: Inputs of terrestrial materials like leaf litter and seed pods can leach dissolved organic carbon, rich in lignin and cellulose. Factors like light, mineral hardness, and the bacterial community affect the degree to which this material is broken down into its constituent parts in this environment.
Or, if the resulting breakdown creates some "algae fuel"- right?
Hmm...something we've kind of known for a while, right?
Light+nutrient= algae growth.
Our botanical-style aquariums might look a bit different, and embrace a slightly different approach, but the same "constants" which apply to almost any other type of closed system aquarium apply to ours as well.
However, some things that we play with do seem to give very unique results. In botanical-stye, blackwater aquariums we're seeing more and more reports of "spontaneous" spawnings of all sorts of different fishes associated with these types of conditions.
Often, it's a group of fishes that the aquarist had for a while, perhaps with little effort put into spawning them, and then it just sort of "happened." For others, it is perhaps expected- maybe the ultimate goal as it relates to a specific species...but was just taking a long time!
The "common denominator" in all of the reports we receive are that the fishes are displaying better overall color, vigor, and overall health after being recently exposed to the more "physiologically appropriate" conditions of a blackwater aquarium. Now, this is by no means us stating that blackwater/botanical-style tanks are somehow magical, and possess the ability to make every fish magically thrive and spawn- or that this is some amazing "secret" that we've stumbled upon.
Nope. It's as old as the hobby itself. Provide fishes the right conditions, and they will thrive and spawn. It's hardly magic.
Rather, it's part of of an affirmation of a theory which I've developed over the decades that fishes from specialized environments- even those which might be several generations captive-bred, can always benefit from being "re-patriated" to the conditions under which they have evolved for eons.
Of course, with botanical-style aquariums, we know that we have a few things going for us already.
I think there is a lot to be said for the potential benefits of humic substances for fishes- substances which are found in abundance in the natural botanical materials we play with-and indeed, much research has been done in this area already by science.
Still, much is yet to be fully understood, but suffice it to say, there are a variety of health benefits ascribed to humic substances found in blackwater and other habitats, and the "superficial", yet numerous observations we've made thus far seem to confirm this!
What advantages do they give us when we're trying to breed fishes from these habitats?
One could generally state that they reduce stress, if nothing else, right? That's at least a start. It's long been known that fishes kept under conditions which minimize stress are healthier overall, and part of the overall health is that they will engage more readily in natural behaviors such as spawning.
DO botanical-style aquariums accomplish this?
I think so. However, I'll be the first to admit that we're still learning about this stuff, aren't we? So to draw anything more than the most superficial conclusion is just speculative.
And some of that "research and development" comes from looking at the wild ecosystems of the world, and figuring our how to replicate them on a deeper level. It's all very exciting. Very interesting...And very much in the tradition of the aquarium hobby.
Keep after it.
Stay enthusiastic. Stay diligent. Stay resourceful. Stay persistent...
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The hackers responsible for the Maze ransomware have claimed that they have hit major insurance company Chubb.
The cyberattackers posted news of the attack on their website, claiming that they managed to encrypt devices on Chubb’s network this month. BleepingComputer reported that as part of their modus operandi, the Maze hackers steal files from their victims before locking the devices with ransomware-based encryption. The stolen files are then used as leverage by the Maze hackers, who threaten to make the data public unless the victims pay the ransom.
Maze has yet to publish any of the data they allegedly stole from Chubb, but the hackers have posted the email addresses of CEO Evan Greenberg, COO John Keogh, and vice-chairman John Lupica. It should be noted, however, that these emails are already publicly available on websites and Maze’s posting does not constitute evidence that the insurer’s computers were encrypted.
Chubb told BleepingComputer in a statement that they are investigating if this is a case of unauthorised access to their data, which is being held by a third-party service provider. The insurer added that there is no evidence that their own network has been breached.
“We are currently investigating a computer security incident that may involve unauthorised access to data held by a third-party service provider. We are working with law enforcement and a leading cybersecurity firm as part of our investigation. We have no evidence that the incident affected Chubb’s network,” the insurance company said in its statement.
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Ostarine, along with other sarms, is banned by the world anti-doping agency. While sarms are getting noticeable popularity due to rapid muscle gains and. Men and women were dosed at different dose levels. The doses for the first two cohorts of males were 0. 75 mg and 1. The doses for the first. The usual dosage for performance enhancing is 10mg daily for women, 10mg daily during pct, 20mg daily as a sarm cycle for 4-8 weeks. The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg per day. If your goal is to increase endurance, you’ll likely want to start with 10 mg per day. It could contain other, potentially dangerous ingredients, or a different dose to the one on the label. Access to sarms without a valid. This is the most common form of sarms, easily stored and relatively simple in calculating dosages. Sarm in capsule or pill form. It is the most. Yes, a selective androgen receptor can lower testosterone levels at higher doses, depending on type of sarm. Should women take sarms? sarms are. Both sarms showed an uterotrophic effect, os at 4 and 0,4 mg dosages, lg at 4 mg dosage. In sum, beneficial effect on muscle vascularization. Rad 140 (testolone) is a powerful sarm, short for selective androgen receptor modulator. Compounds like these are said to have a unique mechanism behind. Learn more about sarms from usada’s science team and understand their placement on the wada prohibited list. While, at the time of writing this, sarms have not been cleared for usage by the fda, ostarine reveals the most guarantee with dosages of 3mg revealing
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DH: Did you always plan on being a tattoo artist?
BC: No, not at all. My dad had a couple of small tattoos on his forearms from when he was in the service and I always remember being fascinated by them. That lead to me being interested in tattoos and art, especially comic books and animation, and it all lead to graffiti when I was in my teens. Eventually, it all came full circle. When I turned eighteen I was finally able to get tattoos.
DH: What were your favorite comics? As a sometimes comic artist, I’d love to know! Did you have a graffiti crew or did you work solo?
BC: Initially, I was into all the early Marvel stuff. Hulk was definitely my favorite as a little guy. I loved Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four too! Later on, I was really into X-men and the What If…? series. Eventually, it morphed into a lot of the Image stuff but I veered away from comics when I started dabbling with graff. I had a small crew of writers that I got started with. We definitely got shit on by the more accomplished writers in my area in the beginning but eventually, they began to show me some stuff and accept me a little more. I’m still in touch with a lot of those guys and have since had some great opportunities to meet some of the artists I really looked up to. It was through the tattooing medium that rejuvenated my interest in graffiti.
DH: What year was this? And did you experience the whole Guliani crackdown on graffiti artists?
BC: Around 91-92. I think the Giuliani era may have brought a stiffer policy into practice but compared to what had gone on in the train yards with Koch in the eighties and the surveillance state of today with cameras blanketing everyplace the scene kind of balances out. There were always risks involved. That was a large part of the mystique that drew kids into it in the first place!
DH: What drew you from that into tattooing?
BC: I was always intrigued with tattoos. I used to buy Outlaw Biker tattoo magazines and try to replicate the images in them. I’d sketch the images out on my school books or my bedroom wall. Eventually, I was introduced to Bruce and Damian Bart and they let me hang around their shop, draw, and help out. That evolved into an apprenticeship and I’ve been tattooing ever since.
DH: So was this the transition into a line of work you wanted to be in, or were you still unsure?
BC: It really wasn’t that hard of a decision for me. I was cooking in my family’s restaurant at the time and didn’t have much of a game plan for the future. I wanted to go back to school for marine biology but I was procrastinating and not really taking any initiative. When tattooing was presented to me as a possible career I wasn’t sure at the time how much I wound up loving it. Once I started, the first year or two was nerve-wracking but the joy it brought me eclipsed the discouragement.
DH: What was the most nerve-wracking part for you?
BC: I can’t say there was one specific thing I can single out. Tuning and keeping my machines running properly always freaked me out. I never really felt comfortable talking to customers and still don’t at times but I’ve gotten better at it!
DH: I remember everyone was super cut-throat back in the day and when I had machine problems, only the guy that mentored me would give me accurate advice!
BC: I’ve been very fortunate to have so many talented people around me for my tattoo career. Everyone I worked with was always very forthcoming with showing me what they knew. They were also just as quick to let me know when I was not living up to what I could be doing. Although I agree, it was definitely a rougher time back then. The artists in every shop I worked at were always happy to help me and sincerely wanted to see me do well.
DH: Did you need to go through a process of learning how to artistically render when you started out, or do you think your experience with graffiti carried you through?
BC: I’m still learning! I’m never really happy with what I put out. There’s always something I feel I can change. I never had any formal schooling outside of my apprenticeship so it’s always going to be an uphill climb. I don’t think I’ll ever really get to where I’m totally satisfied with what I’m putting out, but I think that’s part of the fun of tattooing! If I get to the point where I feel I can’t progress further I’d stop altogether.
DH: It’s great to always strive to better ourselves! Everyone should do that! That said, how has your shop transition been over the years? I know mine was really chaotic. I’ve worked at like 15 different shops!
BC: It’s been tumultuous at times but I’ve mostly left on good terms. As far as I know! I’ve had a couple of weird runs but I always feel that if you’re ready to depart but you stay anyways the whole thing always proves to be a bad idea.
DH: In your ideal world, do you have a tattoo style you favor?
I enjoy so many tattoo styles it’s tough to narrow it down to one. I definitely would love to do more bio-mech, Japanese tattoos, and blackwork.
DH: That’s a range! You were doing some awesome horror-related stuff the other day!
BC: Thanks! I don’t really get a chance to do that style very often. It’s fun when a client asks for something a little out of your wheelhouse. It makes me wanna try extra hard to get it dialed in. Going out of my comfort zone kind of brings me back to the earlier days when I wasn’t confident but still excited to try something new.
DH: Aside from tattooing, do you have any other side projects or hobbies?
BC: I try and paint whenever I can. I like reading and cooking as well. I try to spend as much time as I can with my dogs. I have some good boys that I don’t get to spend nearly enough time with!
DH: Do you have anything on your bucket list?
BC: I’d love to travel a lot more I’ve been pretty lazy about that for the last ten years. There are definitely a bunch of places I’d love to go, to and friends I’d like to go tattoo with.
DH: Ok, last two questions! Do you prefer rotaries to coils, and what is your opinion on tattoo TV shows?
BC: I use mostly rotaries now. I still like coils for lining with larger groupings. Especially if it’s a larger tattoo piece like a sleeve or back. But I do enjoy the convenience of being able to just change a cartridge and get right back into your tattoo. With the TV thing, I think there are pros and cons to it overall for individuals and the tattoo industry overall. Any great work of literature that’s been adapted to movies or television has been watered down and perverted to a point. So it’s naturally going to be the same with tattooing. With that being said it does bring money into the industry, not to mention an influx of people wanting to tattoo who otherwise would’ve never even given it a thought. I can’t see myself ever doing it but I can’t hate on anyone who has. If you can enhance your life and get things done for your family, and if you’re not making tattooing as a whole look ridiculous then I think everyone shod be able to get their shot.
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On 15 April 2022, the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of chemicals (REACH Regulation) ended after a 13-week period. The revision aims to ensure that the provisions of the REACH Regulation reflect the ambitions of the Commission on innovation and a high level of protection of health and the environment, while preserving the internal market, as provided for in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
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Table of Contents
- 1 Why do repels not work in Pokémon Diamond?
- 2 What is repel Pokémon?
- 3 How long does a repel last?
- 4 How does a repel work?
- 5 Does repel effect hidden Pokémon?
- 6 Does repel work with sweet scent?
- 7 Does repel have DEET?
- 8 Are repels allowed in Nuzlocke?
- 9 How does the repel trick work in Bulbapedia?
- 10 Is there a way to find rare Pokemon with repel?
Why do repels not work in Pokémon Diamond?
The repel will not work in these cases: If your Pokemon is a lower level than the level of the opponent or possibly in my theory the average level of the area the repel will be rendered null. Also a repel will be rendered null in the case you walk into a rustling, dusty, rippling square of the game.
What is repel Pokémon?
An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while. An item that drives away wild Pokémon so you won’t encounter them for a short time.
How does repel trick work Pokémon?
The Repel trick allows a player to find the highest-leveled wild Pokémon in an area. To perform it, the player needs several bottles of Repel and a Pokémon at a specific level. This trick works in all generations.
How long does a repel last?
Length of protection ranges from two to 10 hours (depending on the percentage of DEET in the product). Formulas with 30 percent concentrations or lower can be used on children ages 2 months and older.
How does a repel work?
Repels are items in the Pokémon series which keeps Wild Pokémon with a level lower than the Pokémon in the front of the party away. It must be used out of battle and the effect of a Repel wears off after walking a hundred steps.
Does repel work in caves Pokemon?
Is that matter? Yes. Pokémon in Cerulean Cave can have higher levels than that. Repels do not work on wild Pokémon with levels higher than that of the first Pokémon in your party.
No. If you are currently using a repel and see shaking grass or dust, or any other type of special encounter like that, Repel will not stop the encounter because you are walking into it.
Does repel work with sweet scent?
In the overworld, Sweet Scent is a move that has the ability to initiate a wild Pokemon battle in locations where random encounters are possible. Sweet Scent ignores the effect of Repel. However, Sweet Scent does not work if there is hail, heavy rain, fog, or sandstorm present in the overworld.
Does repel contain DEET?
Repel 100 Insect Repellent The bestselling repellent is made with over 98 percent DEET, which offers protection that lasts for 10 hours. It’s designed to work against mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats, ticks, chiggers, and fleas, the company says.
Does repel have DEET?
Repel Insect Repellent Sportsmen Max Formula repels mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, biting flies, chiggers & fleas. A tough repellent for any adventure, Sportsmen Max Formula contains 40% DEET.
Are repels allowed in Nuzlocke?
You can buy items that don’t heal your Pokémon in any way, like Escape Ropes, Repels and TM’s.
When do you use the repel in Pokemon?
The Repel (Japanese: むしよけスプレー Repellent Spray) is a type of item introduced in Generation I . The Super Repel and Max Repel are stronger versions of this item. When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents wild Pokémon with a lower level than the first member of the party from appearing for 100 steps.
How does the repel trick work in Bulbapedia?
From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. The Repel trick allows a player to find the highest- leveled wild Pokémon in an area. To perform it, the player needs several bottles of Repel and a Pokémon at a specific level. This trick works in all generations .
Is there a way to find rare Pokemon with repel?
This method is known as the Repel Trick. It is is an efficient way to find rare Pokemon and works with any repel. Let’s start with the definition of Repels: “An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while.”
Where do you find the repel trick in Pokemon silver?
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Any reader of this site will notice that we often talk about 'Free and Open Source Software' which we usually abbreviate as FOSS. For those who aren't intimately familiar with the history, trajectory, and nuances (warning - they are big topics) of the Free Software and Open Source Software camps - both subsets of information technology, itself a subset of digital technology - its significance is both arcane and something of a barrier to understanding.
Free Software has always had the very unfortunate ambiguity in the English-speaking world due to the word "Free" having two major meanings: free as in liberty or freedom or speech, or free as in gratis or no-cost. It seems that for most, they focus on the latter meaning and miss the point of the name. It's a constant battle to explain it to people ('free as in freedom, not free as in beer" is what you'll often hear). But, as any marketer will tell you, if you have to explain it, it's a failed band.
To be clear, even though most 'Free Software' is available at no cost, that is coincidental. The word Free in this case does not refer to cost, but rather the freedoms available to the users of the software. It is quite possible for 'Free Software' to be both 'commercial', and available at a cost, taking into account that any user has the freedom to distribute the source code at any price they want, including gratis.
The term "open source" is better marketing, in that it describes some relatively unambiguous properties of software - that the source code is available for others to view and, usually, do other things with, with various strings attached, depending on the perspective of the onlooker - but it fails to connote any of the philosophical values held by those who engage in creating, maintaining, and using it. It describes a few properties of a software project, but it doesn't offer insight into why that software is open source, which many of us think is crucially important.
In light of these short comings of both Free and Open Source Software as terms to describe what is important to us at the OER Foundation, we have started referring to 'LibreSoftware' instead. Even though, in the Angelosphere, schools are rapidly (but foolishly, in my opinion) decommissioning their Latin departments, most English-speakers have a passing familiarity with the world 'libre' - the root of liberty. It doesn't have the ambiguities of 'free', and it succinctly puts the affordances of 'Free Software' front-and-centre. It also brings us English-speakers in line with many other cultures with romance languages, where libre is well understood. So that's why we've started talking about LibreSoftware instead of FOSS. | <urn:uuid:6625b370-e23c-4151-a82c-4ac3d230bef4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tech.oeru.org/foss-libresoftware-its-about-clarity-and-values | 2024-04-22T22:11:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.964782 | 579 |
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In keeping with a brand new report from the digital studying firm Skillsoft, 86% of ladies in tech see skilled growth as being extraordinarily or crucial, however lower than half say their employer affords this as a profit.
By means of a survey of 1,100 feminine tech professionals, the information reveal a major studying and growth (L&D) disconnect between ladies and employers. Actually, practically one-third of girls level to an absence of coaching as the most important problem they’ve confronted in pursuing a tech-related profession.
Whereas Skillsoft discovered that equal pay and work-life stability stay high challenges, restricted entry to L&D poses yet one more barrier to ladies’s development. And with greater than 2.4 million ladies having left the workforce in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, this discovering reinforces the necessity for employers to actively elevate and help their feminine workers. Skillsoft’s report additionally discovered that 34% of males working remotely with kids at dwelling in the course of the pandemic acquired a promotion, as in comparison with solely 9% of girls in the identical state of affairs.
In at the moment’s fast-paced enterprise panorama, ladies see coaching as being essential to transferring up the company ladder and growing their annual compensation. When requested how incomes certifications helped advance their tech careers, 52% of girls reported experiencing extra duty, 34% earned a increase, 32% acquired a promotion, and 26% earned a bonus.
On the similar time, one other current report from Skillsoft discovered that 76% of organizations presently face expertise gaps of their IT departments. With Skillsoft discovering that girls are most all in favour of coaching and incomes certifications in vital tech areas with giant ability gaps corresponding to enterprise evaluation, cybersecurity, AI and machine studying, and management and administration, a ripe alternative exists for employers to raised help the development of feminine workers whereas concurrently strengthening their expertise pool.
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As the world mourns the loss of yet another talented individual, questions continue to swirl around the mysterious circumstances surrounding Alex Lasarenko’s death. From his captivating musical performances to his enigmatic personality, there is no denying that this musician left a lasting impact on those who knew him. Join us as we delve deeper into the life and legacy of Alex Lasarenko, seeking answers to one burning question: what exactly happened leading up to his untimely demise? alex lasarenko cause of death
Alex lasarenko is a Russian tennis player
Alex Lasarenko was a Russian tennis player who captured several titles during his career. He was known for his powerful serve and aggressive play on the court. Lasarenko passed away on February 24, 2017, at the age of 33 after a long battle with cancer.
Alex lasarenko is ranked No. 26 in the world
Alex lasarenko is ranked No. 26 in the world according to the World Chess Federation rankings. He was born on September 11, 1984, in Yerevan, Armenia, and died on November 8, 2013, in Moscow, Russia. Lasarenko won two silver medals at the World Team Chess Championship (2005 and 2007).
Alex lasarenko has won two singles titles at the ATP World Tour
Alex lasarenko, the Russian tennis player who died in a car crash last year at just 24 years old, had won two singles titles at the ATP World Tour.
Alex lasarenko has won six doubles titles at the ATP World Tour
Alex lasarenko is a Russian professional tennis player. He has won six doubles titles at the ATP World Tour, including one with his younger brother and fellow professional Andrey Kuznetsov. He reached his career-high singles ranking of world No. 38 in January 2017.
Alex lasarenko has made four appearances at the ATP World Tour Finals
Alex lasarenko has made four appearances at the ATP World Tour Finals. He was one of the first Russians to break into the top 10 and reached a career-high ranking of world no. 4 in 2007.
He also had some successful doubles partnerships, winning three titles with Mikhail Youzhny. Injuries curtailed his progress later in his career, though he still managed to win two Challenger titles in 2017.
Alex lasarenko has won one singles title and seven doubles titles on the ITF Circuit
Alex lasarenko has won one singles title and seven doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. He reached his first singles final in 2006 at the age of 16, partnering with Arnaud Clément. In 2010, he won his first ATP Challenger title in Chiasso partnering with Andrey Golubev. In 2013, he reached his second ATP final in Marseille partnered with Dmitry Tursunov.
In January 2019, Alex Lasarenko was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Alexander Lasarenko was a Russian oligarch and businessman who died in prison in 2009 after being convicted of fraud.
Alex lasarenko biography
Alex lasarenko was a Russian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Lasarenko played for the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, and Philadelphia Flyers. He was drafted by the Islanders in the second round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft and won two Stanley Cup championships with them in 2000 and 2003. He also appeared in the 2002 Winter Olympics. After playing three seasons with Edmonton, he was traded to Philadelphia in 2006. Injuries ended his career after only one season with the Flyers.
What is alex lasarenko known for?
Alex lasarenko is a Russian professional poker player who is best known for winning the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. He finished runner-up in the 2009 WSOP Main Event and was a finalist in the 2007 WSOP Main Event.
Lasarenko made his debut on the professional poker circuit in 2004. He has won several tournaments including the 2006 European Poker Tour (EPT) €5,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship and the 2007 EPT €10,000 High Roller Championship. Lasarenko also appeared on season 5 of the TV series “Poker Superstars”.
He was convicted of money laundering and conspiracy charges in the United States District Court for Northern California in early 2014, eventually being sentenced to two years imprisonment.
What are lasarenko’s political views?
Lasarenko’s political views are not well-known, but it is generally believed that he was a conservative. In December 2014, he spoke at a pro-Russian rally in Crimea, which was at the time part of Ukraine. Lasarenko also reportedly donated money to the pro-Russian political party United Russia.
What kind of criminal charges has alex lasarenko faced?
Alex Lasarenko was a Russian oligarch and businessman who died in prison in 2013. He had been charged with a variety of criminal offenses, including money laundering and fraud.
How did lasarenko get caught?
Russian opposition leader Alex lasarenko was found dead in a Prague hotel on March 26, 2013. He had been staying in the city as part of a European human rights delegation. Local news reports said that lasarenko had died from an apparent suicide by jumping out of a fourth-floor window.
What happens now that lasarenko has been arrested?
After being formally arrested and charged with espionage, alex lasarenko faces a long prison sentence. But what happens now that he’s in custody? Here’s a look at the charges against the 30-year-old Russian national and the potential consequences of his conviction.
Lasarenko was apprehended Saturday at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport while attempting to leave Russia for Austria. He has been accused of spying on the United States military and nuclear weapons programs for the Russian government, as well as trying to provide information about Russian energy reserves to American intelligence officials. If convicted, Lasarenko could face up to 20 years in prison.
What will happen to his death?
Alex lasarenko was an alleged Russian spy who was found dead in a London hotel room in 2013. The cause of death is still unknown, but some believe it may have been suicide. Lasarenko’s funeral was held in his home country, and he was buried with military honors.
Alex lasarenko was a Russian hacker
Alexlasarenko was a prolific Russian hacker who operated under the alias “V3”. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2009 for his involvement in a cybercrime ring that stole more than $100 million from businesses and banks worldwide. Lasarenko also attempted to sell US military secrets to Russia but was captured by US authorities and sentenced to another eight years in prison.
How he was caught and sentenced to life in prison
Alex Lasarenko, a Russian businessman who was convicted of laundering money for the Russian mafia, was found dead in his prison cell on November 19, 2017. He had been jailed for life in December 2014 after he was convicted of charges including money laundering and racketeering. At the time of his death, Lasarenko was 59 years old.
After his death, conspiracy theories emerged
After his death, conspiracy theories emerged. Many believe he was killed or had his death faked. Some say he may still be alive and living in hiding.
Some of the most popular theories include that alex lasarenko was killed because he knew too much about Russia’s secret affairs, or that he was part of a government conspiracy to kill Vladimir Putin. Others believe that he was killed because he threatened to expose powerful people in the Russian government.
There is no clear answer as to what happened to alex lasarenko. But one thing is for sure: his death has sparked a lot of speculation and controversy.
What we know for sure about lasarenko’s death
There is no question that alex lasarenko, former head of Russian state energy company Gazprom, died in mysterious circumstances. There are many theories about what happened to him, but here is what we know for sure.
Lasarenko was accused of money laundering and bribery in 2009 and was allegedly killed by Russian authorities as part of a power struggle. According to reports, he was poisoned with polonium-210, an extremely rare and dangerous radioactive material.
The poisoning has been widely suspected as part of a cover-up by the Russian government. If this is true, it would be one of the most high-profile killings in Russia’s recent history.
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If your residence is experiencing dampness as well as mold, it is crucial to attend to the issue immediately. This article supplies understandings right into the reasons, risks, as well as effective treatments for taking care of wet and moldy problems in your home.
Invite to our comprehensive guide on exactly how to take care of the challenging scenario of a damp and also musty house. Dealing with moisture and also mold and mildew is not only unattractive but also poses serious wellness dangers. It is vital to comprehend the causes behind these issues and also take proper measures to solve them.
Moisture as well as mold and mildew can occur as a result of numerous factors, such as water leakages, high humidity levels, inadequate ventilation, or condensation. These problems produce a suitable atmosphere for mold growth, causing moldy odors, discoloration, and also prospective damages to your residential property.
Past the visible impacts, residing in a damp and musty house can have damaging health and wellness consequences. Mold and mildew spores can activate allergic reactions, respiratory system problems, and also add to the growth of bronchial asthma or other persistent conditions. Consequently, it is vital to resolve this concern without delay and efficiently.
In this write-up, we will explore the usual reasons for dampness as well as mold, highlight the risks connected with these problems, and give practical solutions to eliminate the problem. By adhering to the guidance as well as implementing the advised approaches, you can restore a completely dry, mold-free setting in your home, making sure the health of your household.
Remain tuned for our comprehensive expedition of this topic, where we will furnish you with the expertise and devices to tackle the obstacles of a wet and musty home.
Comprehending the Reasons For Dampness and Mold and mildew
Water leaks and also plumbing issues: Exploring just how dripping pipes, roofing leaks, or defective plumbing can add to wetness and mold development.
High moisture degrees: Talking about the influence of extreme moisture in the air and also just how it can bring about condensation and also mold issues.
Poor air flow: Highlighting the significance of proper air movement and air flow to avoid wetness accumulation.
Identifying the Dangers and also Results
Health hazards: Detailing the prospective wellness threats associated with mold direct exposure, consisting of allergic reactions, respiratory system problems, and also infections.
Architectural damage: Describing just how prolonged direct exposure to wetness and also mold can weaken the framework of your residence and also damage wall surfaces, ceilings, as well as other surfaces.
Steps to Remediate a Damp and also Moldy Residence
Recognize as well as take care of the source of dampness: Supplying assistance on examining your house for prospective water resources and also resolving them, such as fixing leaks or boosting water drainage.
Mold and mildew elimination and also cleanup: Detailing effective methods for securely eliminating mold and mildew, including making use of proper cleaning agents and protective gear.
Improving ventilation and also wetness control: Providing sensible pointers on enhancing air flow, decreasing moisture levels, and applying dampness prevention actions, such as utilizing dehumidifiers or setting up exhaust followers.
Preventive Measures for Long-Term Upkeep
Routine evaluations: Motivating house owners to carry out routine checks for leaks, signs of wetness, as well as very early signs of mold and mildew growth.
Proper maintenance: Advising upkeep techniques, such as routine roofing system assessments, seamless gutter cleaning, and also sealing splits and spaces, to prevent water breach.
Indoor humidity monitoring: Supplying assistance on keeping optimal humidity degrees as well as making use of humidity monitors to stop excess dampness accumulation.
Looking For Specialist Aid
When to seek advice from specialists: Suggesting visitors on circumstances where it is a good idea to look for assistance from specialist mold and mildew removal solutions or building inspectors.
Selecting trustworthy experts: Offering tips for choosing trustworthy contractors or specialists experienced in dealing with mold-related concerns.
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Health And Wellness Consequences of Mold And Mildew Exposure
Elaborate on the particular health dangers connected with mold and mildew exposure, such as allergies, bronchial asthma worsening, breathing infections, and skin irritability.
Review the value of early detection as well as mitigation to prevent long-term health and wellness problems.
Symptoms and signs of Mold Problem
Offer a detailed list of typical indications that indicate the presence of mold and mildew in a home, consisting of noticeable mold and mildew growth, musty odors, water spots, peeling off wallpaper or paint, and also respiratory system symptoms experienced by occupants.
Relevance of Quick Activity
Emphasize the relevance of addressing moisture and mold without delay to stop more damages as well as decrease wellness dangers.
Highlight the potential spread of mold spores and also the capability of mold to conquer other locations of the house if left unattended.
DIY vs. Specialist Remediation
Go over scenarios where property owners can take care of small mold removal themselves, emphasizing security precautions as well as correct methods.
Recommend looking for professional help for extensive mold infestations or circumstances entailing structural damages to make certain extensive remediation and avoidance of reappearance.
Tips for Avoiding Future Mold And Mildew Development
Supply sensible suggestions on maintaining a dry and also mold-free home, such as normal cleansing, ensuring proper air flow, using mold-resistant products, and taking care of indoor moisture levels.
Go over the value of keeping seamless gutters, downspouts, as well as correct landscape design to avoid water invasion.
Insurance policy Factors to consider
Quickly touch upon the subject of insurance coverage for mold and mildew damages, encouraging readers to evaluate their homeowner’s insurance coverage and also recognize the terms and conditions associated with mold-related insurance claims.
To conclude, a damp and also moldy house is a severe concern that requires immediate interest. By comprehending the reasons, threats, and also carrying out proper remediation and also prevention methods, homeowners can safeguard their wellness and also property. Whether through do it yourself initiatives or seeking specialist assistance, taking prompt action and taking on continuous upkeep methods will certainly ensure a risk-free, dry, and also mold-free living environment for many years to come. | <urn:uuid:f227f75b-cb26-4e42-b63e-c0327fb3ad58> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://techbullion.com/what-to-do-if-your-house-is-wet-as-well-as-moldy-causes-threats-and-also-solutions/ | 2024-04-22T23:08:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.946486 | 1,323 |
Basics of IP Addresses
The IP part of the word IP address stands for Internet Protocol. The address part means the unique number associated with all your online activities. This is like a return address that you would write in a normal letter. (This all happens in milliseconds.) Each address here is a series of numbers separated by periods. There are four numbers in total and each number ranges between 0 and 255. An example of an IP address could be given as ‘ 506.457.14.512 ‘.
How an IP Address Works
An IP address is required for a computer to connect to the Internet and send and receive data over it. Most IP addresses are made purely numerical, but as human use of the Internet developed, later letters were added to some addresses.
There are currently four different types of IP addresses. They are named Public, Private, Static and Dynamic. Public and Private addresses indicate the location of a particular network and Private addresses are used privately within a network and Public addresses are commonly used outside of a network. Static and dynamic addresses are used to show the permanence of some networks.
A Static IP address is one that is created manually. But the Static address does not change, but a Dynamic IP address is given by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and it changes. Dynamic IP addresses are the most common type of Internet protocol addresses. Dynamic IP addresses are only active for a certain period of time, after which they expire. After it is disabled, the computer will request a new IP address.
An IP address can be compared to a Social Security Number (SSN) because each is a number that is completely unique to the computer or user assigned to it. Creating these numbers allows routers to identify where information is being sent on the Internet. It’s like finding an address to send a letter to. An IP address is essential to give a router a requested web address.
How to find your IP address?
The easiest way is to search “what is my IP address” in your computer’s internet search engine or web browser. That way you can know your IP address.
Or if you are using a Windows computer you can find your IP address by going to [Start > Settings > Network & internet] and selecting the Wi-Fi network you are connected to. Under Properties, listed as “IPv4 address” is your IP address.
Let’s find the IP address with the help of Command Prompt in Windows.
- Click Start button and type “cmd” in it and press Enter.
2. After the Command Prompt opens, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
3. After that you can get the IP of your computer.
Let’s find the IP address of the Mac computer.
- Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen.
- After that select System Preferences.
3. Then click Network.
4. Now select your network.
5. After that click on Advanced.
6. Now click on TCP/IP tab
7. Now you can get your IP address. | <urn:uuid:4e25a3e9-9c84-4e0d-8fb9-0ea88c839026> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://techdeiyo.com/what-is-this-ip-address/ | 2024-04-22T21:26:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.943035 | 647 |
One of the most critical decisions in trading the forex market is choosing the right broker for you. This can make the difference between success and failure in trading the Forex market. There are a number of factors to be considered when choosing a forex broker.
1) Regulation – Safety of Funds
Are the client funds insured and to what extent of that insurance. Many online brokers operate under tight regulatory environments imposed by regulatory authorities of countries in which brokers are licensed in. Some countries forex trading regulation is more stringent than some other countries especially off shore countries. Countries such as Australia, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States have dedicated monitoring of forex brokers. Always check to verify which regulatory authority the broker is regulated by. If you can not find the information on their web site make sure you contact them before by signing up to trade with them. If the broker is not regulated by any regulatory authority or licensed by a reputable authority then I would recommend you find another online broker.
2) Execution of Trade
Find out what a prospective forex broker exercises in the way of business models. For example, are they more of an electronic communication network or market maker? Does the broker offer automatic execution for trades? If not, how fast is order execution on average? Do they offset client trades? How much can you trade without requesting a quote? These are all good questions to ask a prospective broker.
3) Trading Platform
Is the trading platform downloadable or web based? And can handle high volume during a fast moving market. Although a given platform may run well on normal days, you're not going to know for sure how it performs on fast days until you see it in action. Does it offer important order types such as Limit and stop orders as well OCO orders. Also how many currency pairs you can trade and what other services does the platform provide. As a minimum it should offer charts and breaking news that affects the currency markets as well as a demo account to get the feel of the trading platform before trading live.
4) Account Size
Some brokers have minimum account trade size that you have to trade and also some brokers will not allow you to adjust the standard lot traded. Also some have mini and standard accounts in which to trade and require a minimum account opening balance to trade.
Forex brokers make their money from the spread. In forex trading, the tighter the spread is, the better. However it is important to find out whether the broker spread is fixed or variable. A fixed spread means the spread does not fluctuate and is the same day or night. Some brokers use a variable spread, which may seem narrow and tight while the market is quiet, but when things get volatile they can widen the spread which requires the market to move greater in your favor before you start to make a profit. I prefer fixed spreads, although slightly larger than the variable spreads, when things get volatile they can be narrower than the variable spread. Over the long term they can be safer.
Does the broker charge missions or are they built into the spread as with most market makers?
Find out what your broker's margin requirement is. Some brokers have different margin requirement for standard and mini accounts? Also does the margin requirement change for different currency groups or days of the week?
As forex trades 24 hours a day it is important to find out what kind of support the broker offers. Do they offer phone support 24 hours a day or just email support. The broker should be offering 24 hours support and also able to provide orders over the phone just in case you lose internet connection at a critical time.
Comparing online brokers on these factors will help you make the right decision when choosing a broker for you. With the power and speed of the internet today, it is not hard to choose the right broker for you. When you have found the right one try them out by using their demo account before signing up with them. | <urn:uuid:3901b22a-fb7b-4f20-a641-95714dbab711> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://techfeatured.com/13207/online-forex-trading-choosing-a-forex-broker | 2024-04-22T22:25:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.949766 | 794 |
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