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The Palisades Montessori Center is a private Montessori school in the Pacific Palisades. Their mission is to teach students with an individualized approach that enhances the students’ learning experiences. Each classroom is staffed with two teachers to give every student the attention they need to succeed.
Location: Pacific Palisades, California
Hours: Monday – Friday
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The client’s website needed to be completely redesigned. Their new website layout is easy to navigate and more modern than their previous site. We upgraded the Palisades Montessori Center website to WordPress, which is easy to use and update. The staff at Palisades Montessori Center can easily update the website to keep parents and families up to date. | <urn:uuid:b6497dd7-b1ff-44ff-862a-aa1bc5f1da9f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.brandinglosangeles.com/portfolio-items/palisades-montessori-center/ | 2024-04-22T21:31:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.909673 | 168 |
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is alerting the public of increased scam calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, many of which are coming from an 844 prefix.
He is urging the public to be cautious about answering unknown numbers, returning calls from unusual numbers, or giving personal information over the phone.
“Scammers continue to prey on our citizens each and every day,” said Commissioner Presley. “While my team continues to do everything they can to bring these criminals to justice, I ask the public to be aware of these scams. Do not give out personal information or transfer money to them over the phone. These calls often sound very official, but they aren’t. They are thieves just trying to steal from hardworking Mississippians.”
If you receive these type of calls, you should report those directly to the Social Security Administration using their online report portal at https://secure.ssa.gov/ipff/home or by calling 1-800-269-0271.
You may also report scam calls to the Public Service Commission by using the No-Call app for smartphones. The app helps people immediately report calls to the PSC from their cell phones. It can be found by searching “PSC No-Call” in the App Store for Apple devices or Google Play for Android devices. You may also register numbers at www.psc.ms.gov/nocall/home or by calling Commissioner Presley’s office at 1-800-637-7722. | <urn:uuid:578ad7ff-c88b-4e15-8f26-3fe68e30614c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.breezynews.com/local/public-service-commission-warns-of-social-security-scam?doing_wp_cron=1713824467.2136468887329101562500 | 2024-04-22T22:21:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.937359 | 317 |
Kwara, state, west-central Nigeria. It is bounded by Benin to the west and by the Nigerian states of Niger to the north, Kogi to the east, and Ekiti, Osun, and Oyo to the south.
Kwara state consists mostly of wooded savanna, but there are forested regions in the south. Almost all of its savanna area was conquered by the Fulani in the early 19th century, and the region remained part of the greater Fulani empire until the forces of Sir George Goldie’s Royal Niger Company defeated the emirs of Nupe and Ilorin in 1897. It was incorporated into the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria in 1900, in the amalgamated Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria in 1914, and in the Northern region in 1954; Kwara state was created in 1967, when the federal military government divided Nigeria into 12 new states. In 1976, when 19 states were formed, it lost to Benue state the three Igala divisions east of the Niger River. In 1991 it lost some of its territory in the northwest to Niger state and some of its territory in the southeast to the newly created Kogi state.
Kwara is one of the least densely populated regions in the country. Most of its inhabitants, chiefly Yoruba, Nupe, Busa, and Baatonun peoples, are Muslims engaged in farming. Yams, corn (maize), sorghum, millet, onions, and beans are the most important staple crops; rice and sugarcane are significant cash crops in the Niger floodplains. Cotton and tobacco are grown, and cotton weaving, pottery making, and the making of raffia mats are the traditional crafts.
Ilorin, the state capital and largest town, is an industrial and education centre. It has food-processing and iron-working industries and is the site of a university (1975) and a state polytechnic college. Jebba is another industrial town, with a pulp and paper mill and sugar refinery. A hydroelectric dam (completed in 1984) that forms part of the Niger Dams Project is situated at Jebba.
Formations with marble occur northwest of Ilorin. Tantalite deposits are located southwest of Pategi, near the Niger River. Offa and Pategi are important market towns and centres of traditional industries.
The museum (1966) at Esie houses many half-life-size human figures in stone, and on Jebba Island in the Niger River there are early 16th-century bronze figures from the Kingdom of Nupe.
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Kwara state’s transportation facilities include river-borne transport on the Niger, now made navigable by locks at the Kainji Dam (in Niger state), up to Yelwa in Kebbi state. The main highway from Lagos passes through Ilorin and Jebba; it is paralleled through the state by the trunk railway from Lagos. The state also has a good network of local roads. Area 14,218 square miles (36,825 square km). Pop. (2006) 2,371,089. | <urn:uuid:31187316-bfa1-45c3-9175-5133f5986e1c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.britannica.com/place/Kwara | 2024-04-22T23:29:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.963972 | 663 |
Covers the Glastonbury Twelve Hides hundred in the centre of the county, owned until the dissolution by the Abbey of Glastonbury. The abbey itself, and the town, are covered, along with surrounding parishes, including the large village of Street.
Victoria County History - Somerset. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 2006.
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In the wake of September 11, 2001, and last week’s terrorist bombings
in Riyadh, America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia has sunk to new
lows. On the right, neoconservatives rail against Saudi support for
extremist Islam and fume over the kingdom’s refusal to allow American
airmen to fly sorties from Prince Sultan Air Base during the Afghan
war. The conservative magazine Commentary recently ran an article
titled “Our Enemies, the Saudis,” while The Wall Street Journal’s
editorial page has blasted the Saudis for funneling money to militant Islamists. For their part, liberals point to Saudi Arabia’s lack of political freedom as evidence that America’s realpolitik-based Middle
East policy is morally corrupt: This month, The Washington Post
editorial page took the Bush administration to task for not citing Saudi Arabia as a violator of human rights and religious freedoms. In fact, hawks and doves who disagree about virtually everything else agree that the United States would be better off without its Saudi “ally.” “I think we’re heading for a divorce,” Youssef Ibrahim, former head of a Council on Foreign Relations task force on U.S.-Saudi relations, told BusinessWeek last year.
Realists counter that the United States needs Saudi oil and Saudi
military bases. But there’s a less obvious argument for making sure
the long-standing Washington-Riyadh partnership doesn’t fracture: If it does, the Saudis might well go nuclear.
Saudi Arabia could develop a nuclear arsenal relatively quickly. In the late ’80s, Riyadh secretly purchased between 50 and 60 CSS-2 missiles from China. The missiles were advanced, each with a range of up to 3,500 kilometers and a payload capacity of up to 2,500 kilograms. What concerned observers, though, was not so much these impressive capabilities but rather the missiles’ dismal accuracy. Mated to a conventional warhead, with a destructive radius of at most tens of meters, these CSS-2 missiles would be useless—their explosives would miss the target. But the CSS-2 is perfect for delivering a nuclear weapon. The missile itself may miss by a couple of kilometers, but, if the bomb’s destructive radius is roughly as
large, it will still destroy the target. The CSS-2 purchase, analysts reasoned, was an indication that the Saudis were at least hedging in the nuclear direction.
July 1994 brought more news of Saudi interest in nuclear weapons when defector Mohammed Al Khilewi, a former diplomat in the Saudi U.N.
mission, told London’s Sunday Times that, between 1985 and 1990,
Saudi Arabia had actively aided Iraq’s nuclear weapons program, both financially and technologically, in return for a share of the program’s product. Though Khilewi produced letters supporting his claim, no one has publicly corroborated his accusations. Still, the episode was unsettling. Then, in July 1999, The New York Times
reported that Saudi Defense Minister Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had recently visited sensitive Pakistani nuclear weapons sites.
Prince Sultan toured the Kahuta facility where Pakistan produced
enriched uranium for nuclear bombs—and which, at the same time, was allegedly supplying materiel and expertise to the North Korean nuclear program. The Saudis refused to explain the prince’s visit.
If Saudi Arabia chose the nuclear path, it would most likely exploit
this Pakistani connection. Alternatively, it could go to North Korea or even to China, which has sold the Saudis missiles in the past.
Most likely, as Richard L. Russell, a Saudi specialist at National Defense University, argued two years ago in the journal Survival, the
Saudis would attempt to purchase complete warheads rather than build
an extensive weapons-production infrastructure. Saudi Arabia saw
Israel destroy Iraq’s Osirak reactor in 1981, and it is familiar with
America’s 1994 threat to bomb North Korea’s reactor and reprocessing
facility at Yongbyon. As a result, it would probably conclude that
any large nuclear infrastructure might be preemptively destroyed. At
the same time, Riyadh probably realizes that America’s current
hesitation to attack North Korea stems at least in part from the fact
that North Korea likely already has one or two complete warheads,
which American forces would have no hope of destroying in a precision
strike. By buying ready-made warheads, Riyadh would make a preemptive
attack less likely. And, unlike recent proliferators such as North
Korea, the Saudis have the money
to do so.
Some analysts would argue that Saudi Arabia could enhance its
security by undertaking a conventional, rather than a nuclear,
buildup. But, as Middle East expert F. Gregory Gause III argues in a
new Brookings Institution paper, Saudi Arabia’s military is “weak in
part by design, to prevent the internal threat of a military coup.”
Until the Saudi government is widely legitimate in the eyes of its
own people—and that day seems a long way off—it is unlikely to build a large conventional military. By contrast, Saudi leaders might favor
a nuclear arsenal, believing it enhances their security against
external threats while being fairly useless to coup-plotters.
Why would Riyadh want nukes now? Because of a potentially dangerous
confluence of events. The rapidly progressing nuclear program of
traditional rival Iran has no doubt spooked the Saudi leadership.
Last fall, dissidents revealed the existence of a covert Iranian
uranium-enrichment program, forcing analysts to drastically revise
down their estimates of how long it might take Iran to obtain nuclear
weapons. Reacting to that development, Patrick Clawson, deputy
director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, recently
wrote that “Saudi Arabia is the state most likely to proliferate in
response to an Iranian nuclear threat” because, he argued, the Saudis
fear a nuclear-armed Iran could have designs on Saudi Arabia, a Sunni
monarchy that is home to a large number of oppressed Shia. After all,
Tehran has for years allegedly supported Shia terrorist groups
operating in Saudi Arabia and was blamed by many analysts for the
1996 Khobar Towers bombing.
Holding back the Saudi nuclear program, of course, has been the
kingdom’s relationship with the United States. Though America has
never signed a formal treaty with Riyadh, since World War II the
United States has made clear by its actions—most notably, by
protecting Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf war—and by informal
guarantees given to Saudi leaders by American officials that it will
protect the monarchy from outside threats.
Since the September 11 attacks, though, that relationship has grown
increasingly frail. When a RAND analyst last summer told the Defense
Policy Board, then chaired by Richard Perle, that Saudi Arabia was
“the kernel of evil, the prime mover, the most dangerous opponent” in
the Middle East, he not only raised hackles in Riyadh, he reflected
the opinion of many close to the Bush administration. R. James
Woolsey, former CIA director and White House confidant, was even more
emphatic in a speech last November, referring to “the barbarics
[sic], the Saudi royal family.” The recent decision by Washington to pull most of its forces out of Saudi Arabia, reducing its deployment
from 5,000 to 400 personnel and moving its operations to Qatar, has
added facts on the ground to the rhetorical barrage. This recent
decline in U.S.-Saudi relations can hardly make the Saudi royal
family feel secure.
Suddenly removing the U.S. security blanket just as regional
rivalries are intensifying could push the Saudis into the nuclear
club. That’s a scary prospect, particularly when you consider the
possibility of Islamists overthrowing the monarchy. Instead, the
United States should be careful to maintain Saudi Arabia’s confidence
even as the two nations inevitably drift apart. The United States
might even extend an explicit security guarantee to the Saudis, the
kind of formal treaty it gave Europe to keep it non-nuclear during
the cold war-and the kind of formal arrangement Washington and Riyadh
have never signed before. Such a formal deal could raise
anti-American sentiment in the desert kingdom. But the alternative
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Electrolytic refining plants
The separation and purification of precious metals can be carried out, if basic requirements are met, through an electrolytic system. In fact, with the passage of electrons, in the form of an electric current, through a metal conduction system, it is possible to carry out the dissolution of selected metals, placed at one of the two poles, inside a specific electrolytic solution. At the same time, only the final target metal at the opposite pole is separated by selective deposition.
B.T.T. Italia is able to carry out this process in modular cells properly designed and built by our experienced staff. This equipment must be placed under an aspiration hood and outfit- ted with a fume scrubber. Our collection system of primary and secondary products is the result of years of intensive research and continuous improvements and it is now user-frien- dly and operation times are reduced to a minimum.
The deposition is so effective that it can reach purities equal to or greater than 99.99% of silver and 99.999% of gold.
These metals are already available for final fusion and to obtain the desired shape, whether in ingots, foils or spheres.
GOLD ELECTROLYTIC REFINING AFF-EFAu-20
• Minimum production capacity 20Kg in 24 hours per production unit• Construction in PP (polypropylene)
• Two work tanks of 100L each
• Liquid heating and filtering system
• Tempered glass opening
• Operating parameters control panel
• Electrode washing tank
SILVER ELECTROLYTIC REFINING AFF-ELAg-10
• Minimum production capacity 10Kg in 24 hours per production unit• Construction in PP (polypropylene)
• Stainless steel bars
• Working liquid filtering system
• Double exhaust valve collection system
• Buchner filter for collecting silver crystals
• Vacuum system for cleaning anodic bags
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Youth Work Permit Application
Completing the Youth Work Permit Application
1) Get a job before applying for a work permit.
2) After you are hired, complete a work permit application at:https://www.dol.state.ga.us/WS4-MW5/cics.jsp?TRANSID=WP17&FRMNAME=WP17.
- You will need your Social Security Number or your Parent’s Alien Certification number (if not a US Citizen), and correct date of birth
- Select the “Start a New Permit” button
- Complete all required information and select the “Submit” button
- Verify all fields are correct and complete before clicking on the “Submit” button
3) You will be presented the Work Permit Minor Confirmation Page which includes the 10-digit Minor Security Key “MSK” (which is a combination of letters and numbers). Print the Work Permit Minor Confirmation Page AND/OR provide the Minor Security Key (MSK) to the employer.
4) Instruct the employer to go to complete their portion of the Youth Work Permit online or fill out the printed copy you provided.
5) Once the employer completes their portion of the Youth Work Permit, contact the School to have the work permit completed and issued. If the employer completed a printed copy, you will need to provide that to the school. | <urn:uuid:6b889157-6766-453f-a060-8bfab8422906> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bufordms.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1643918&type=d&pREC_ID=2431505 | 2024-04-22T22:32:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.851384 | 299 |
Firefighting tends to get in the blood. And for many, the bloodline. Yet, for as many generations as the call to serve echoes, the same call to serve moves everybody forward. With that move forward comes a need for station wear to advance to a new generation of protection. Flame resistant station wear provides an extra layer of protection beneath turnout gear for our brave firefighters. While station wear isn't required to be FR, there is much evidence to show that an extra layer of PPE is not only beneficial, but that over the course of a firefighter’s ever-changing day, flame resistant clothing is crucial in protecting them from unexpected thermal hazards and potential failure of turnout gear.
Our FR firefighter shirts are designed to keep you looking professional and put-together, throughout those long shifts. With a collection of FR station wear shirts ranging from the classic to the modern, and including styles for mean and women of all ranks, Workrite Fire Service FR station wear has your station covered. Our proprietary PerfectPress® autoclave process gives all of our station wear garments a professional appearance that lasts. The addition of decorative epaulets, badge tabs and spade pockets give a classic uniform look to these innovative products. All of our FR station wear is UL certified to NFPA® 1975. Layer up with one of our button-down shirts for added protection. | <urn:uuid:2e23cba3-5bd2-4452-a028-79fa8f8e6ba4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bulwark.com/products/shirts/station-wear-shirts | 2024-04-22T22:39:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.950685 | 275 |
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE REASON YOU'RE HERE
- THOSE BUNDT CAKES!
You can trust that every bundt cake will be moist and delicious!
The buttercream icing is a story of its' own - sweet but not too sweet!
BUNDT CAKE FLAVORS
Who said you can't be venturous with vanilla! Simple and light, yet packs a punch!
Can't decide? Have the best of both worlds, Venturous Vanilla and Coco Chocolate combined!
For all those cinnamon lovers, so yummy!
Pucker up as this bright and refreshing bundt cake is topped with a delighful lemon curd.
You guessed it, a moist and delicious chocolate bundt cake!
The addition of coconut and coconut milk produces a dreamy, tropical taste.
Your red velvet classic that never goes out of style!
Not only is it topped with lemon curd, but it contains fresh juicy blueberries creating a delicate and sweet flavor infusion. | <urn:uuid:77837d75-9db8-454b-be18-d4d945cfcce9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bundtybakes.com/copy-of-flavors | 2024-04-22T22:27:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.832866 | 210 |
Nasi lemak rice + chicken wing + kangkong + tomato with egg @ $4.50
Housed within the Gao Feng Noodle House coffee shop just round the corner between South Bridge Road and Upper Circular Rd, this nasi lemak/econ beehoon/mixed veg stall seems to a new addition.
Lots of ingredients to choose from and they all look delicious. Went with the basic chicken wing + veggie + egg dishes and it was great.
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Legal regulation of the provision of digital content and rights from a defective performance.
At present, the Czech legal system does not explicitly regulate the provision of digital content. In practice, these liabilities are usually classified as unnamed contracts.
Digital content is often protected by intellectual property rights, especially copyright. In such cases, the contract may also provide a license.
A contract, the subject of which is the creation of digital content to order, is a modified contract for work done.
In general, anyone who provides a performance for another for a fee must perform without defect. The subject of the performance must have the properties agreed upon by the parties or the usual properties so that the subject of the performance can be used according to the contract and, if known to the parties, also according to the purpose of the contract.
Defects in performance are therefore the responsibility of the party providing it under the contract (i.e. the seller, the service provider). Under the law, persons in the contractual chain are liable for defects to their contractual partners. For example, the manufacturer is liable for defects to the person who acquired the thing from it.
Rights from a defective performance according to the general regulation
Unless otherwise provided by the contract or the law, the assignee has the rights from a defective performance set out in the general part of the Civil Code. The rights of the assignee in the event of a defective performance differ depending on whether the defect can be eliminated (remediable defect) or not (irremediable defect):
- If it is a remediable defect, the buyer has the right to its repair, or to the supplementation of what is missing, or to a reasonable discount on the price.
- If it is an irremediable defect and at the same time the subject of performance cannot be used properly, the assignee may either withdraw from the contract or demand a reasonable discount from the price.
Rights from a defective performance from a contract for work done
A contract for work done is a contract that creates the obligation of the contractor to perform the work at their own expense and risk, and the obligation of the customer to take over the work and pay the price.
A work is defective if it does not correspond to the contract. The customer has the same rights as the buyer through a contract of sale. If the defect is a material breach of contract, the customer has the right to the elimination of the defect, a reasonable discount on the purchase price, or to withdraw from the contract. The customer may not request the performance of a replacement work if, due to its nature, the subject of the work cannot be returned or handed over to the contractor.
If the customer of the work is a consumer, special rules for consumer contracts and rights from defects in a consumer contract of sale will also apply.
Reference to legal acts
Section 1914 et seq.; Section 2615 et seq. of Act No 89/2012, the Civil Code, as amended
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Gold isn't behaving in practice the way it should in theory
[LONDON] What works for gold in practice rarely works in theory.
The last three US interest-rate increases that should, all other things being equal, be bad for the metal have seen prices jump in the months that followed.
Gold is up about 7 per cent since the Federal Reserve raised rates on Dec 14. It jumped 13 per cent in the two months following the last increase in December 2015 and 6 per cent the previous time way back in June 2006.
Partly, it's rational expectations, and other things getting in the way. This time one of those things is Donald Trump's presidency. Uncertainties surrounding his administration have dominated markets since the Nov 8 election.
Precious metals initially plunged as investors noted Mr Trump's vow to supercharge the economy with infrastructure spending. That would raise returns on assets such as shares and curb interest in havens like gold.
Yet, with Mr Trump's time in office so far focused on other matters, the trend was quickly halted and reversed. The Fed's rate increase in December once again became a low-water mark for gold, and expectations for further increases by the bank have failed to halt further price gains.
"The market worries more ahead of the event than after," Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank A/S, said by e-mail.
"Once the hike was out of the way, a more balanced picture emerged and that together with a reality check of the potential Trump impact did the rest."
Investors in the largest exchange-traded fund backed by gold have bought more than 40 metric tons this month, helping to boost prices 6.8 per cent this year to US$1,236.86 an ounce. There were seasonal gains in the run up to Lunar New Year in January when the Chinese typically purchase gold as gifts.
"It almost looks as if there's a big fund manager getting into the market," said Bernard Dahdah, one of the London Bullion Market Association's most accurate forecasters.
"We won't know who that is until next quarter."
At least one such manager has gone public. Billionaire Stan Druckenmiller said this month he was a buyer in December and January because of the lack of clarity on US government policy.
There are other reasons to seek a haven from political uncertainties. Elections in Germany and the Netherlands are looming, while Britain has yet to agree the terms of its departure from the European Union.
In France, National Front leader Marine Le Pen suggested she'll take back control of the central bank and print money to finance welfare as she leads France out of the euro, assuming she wins the nation's presidential election.
"Investors are still in search of a refuge," Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eily Ong said.
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Beautiful, Tasty Quince (Ayva) Autumn time in Istanbul is a favourite of those who reside or regularly visit. If this is your first visit to the city at this time, you are in for a trea... | <urn:uuid:7ef4d56e-14cc-4f8f-b9a6-9679f5f2a8d8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.buypropertyistanbul.com/blog-tags/quince | 2024-04-22T22:59:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.936678 | 143 |
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Army Cyber Command plans to convert one of its regional centers in the U.S. into a hub that can better coordinate digital operations across the world.
Lt. Gen. Maria Barrett, the commander of ARCYBER, on Aug. 17 said the move is necessary to improve collaboration between the five existing centers, the focal points for cyber resources and responsibility in various theaters.
“You do need to have this synchronized across the globe,” Barrett said at the AFCEA TechNet Augusta conference. “We’ve got to be talking to each other. So having somebody who can synchronize that, among the five, is pretty important.”
Two regional cyber centers are in the U.S. One is in Arizona; the other, Hawaii. Barrett said the “CONUS” center, in the continental U.S., would be made “global.” Three other centers are scattered abroad, in Germany, Kuwait and South Korea.
The change is expected to have little immediate impact on operations at the theater level.
“This is the house we inherited, right? We walked into a 1910 house with a lot of walls and small doorways,” Barrett said. “I watch a lot of HGTV. It’s time for the open concept.”
Barrett took the helm at ARCYBER nearly four months ago. She previously served as head of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, where she was responsible for portions of the Department of Defense Information Network.
Her comments Wednesday come as the Defense Department moves away from decades of fighting in the Middle East and toward preparations needed for a more expansive and technologically advanced fight against China and Russia.
The Army’s space, cyber and special operations commands this month said they formed a triad to strengthen capabilities across all environments and to provide commanders with additional options.
“Our adversaries don’t know any boundaries. They operate across the globe. So we all come at these things with a trans-regional” mindset, Barrett said Aug. 17. “We know that by putting our capabilities together, we can end up with an effect that is greater than the parts.”
Colin Demarest is a reporter at C4ISRNET, where he covers military networks, cyber and IT. Colin previously covered the Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration — namely Cold War cleanup and nuclear weapons development — for a daily newspaper in South Carolina. Colin is also an award-winning photographer. | <urn:uuid:35cbf4c0-5855-4f7d-9a53-d8a4f675b3b1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/2022/08/18/us-army-to-synchronize-defenses-as-cyber-fight-goes-global/ | 2024-04-22T22:20:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.959048 | 526 |
2016 X-Factor UK: 2nd Live Show
Opening the show we had Freddy Parker performing Ain't No Mountain High. It was ok! I loved Emily Middlemas' performance of Stop In The Name Of Love! A lovely version of this classic by The Supremes!
Matt Terry turned the sexy on with his awesome performance of Marvin Gaye's I Heard It Through The Grapevine. He just guaranteed himself all the ladies votes! Following Matt we had Relley C with a powerful vocal performance of the awesome classic Ain’t No Sunshine!
Sam Lavery has a great voice but I wasn't feeling her version of Lionel Richie's Hello! It was good but didn't do anything to me! 5 After Midnight showed that they are here to win with a stunning Motown mash-up of Get Ready and Reach Out I’ll Be There.
Ryan Lawrie performed Stevie Wonder's Superstition and Simon did not like it at all! I liked it but I did understand what Simon said, felt a bit forced. Then we had Honey G who remains in the competition for the laughs. What I liked about her performance was the fact that I love Diana Ross' I'm Coming Out. I am a bit tired of the "when I say Honey you say G" part.
Back to the singing... we had Gifty Louise performing Michael Jackson's version of Rockin' Robin. Her vocals are awesome, they remind me a bit of Lauryn Hill. Saara Aalto performed Tina Turner's hit classic River Deep - Mountain High. She has a great voice and I hope the guys in the UK give her a chance to stay further in the competition!
Closing the show we had Four Of Diamonds performing for the first time. They should have been in the competition from the start and not those Bratavio guys. The ladies performed The Supremes' You Keep Me Hangin' On and they have those harmonies on point! ! Below are my top 4 performances! | <urn:uuid:301cc84e-76b0-457b-bd22-36c1d4468625> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.caesarlivenloud.com/2016/10/2016-x-factor-uk-2nd-live-show.html | 2024-04-22T23:19:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.972047 | 411 |
Stephanie Meincke Shares Debut Single ‘Where Did Your Love Go’
Danish singer and songwriter Stephanie Meincke has just shared her official debut single Where Did Your Love Go, the lead single to be taken from her upcoming album Time set to arrive on October 29th.
I am really enjoying her powerful, passionate vocal delivery which is drenched with emotion and effortlessly draws the listener's attention to her storytelling. Where Did Your Love Go is a song that tries to put words to the thoughts, feelings, and frustrations that may come when growing up in a family with divorced parents. This message is wrapped around a memorable production packed with emotive piano chords that are nicely intertwined with lush brass elements and touches of melancholia that create an overall warm and intimate atmosphere packed with raw, honest emotion. Quite an impressive debut single that perfectly showcases Stephanie Meincke's dynamic vocals and storytelling abilities. Check it out below! | <urn:uuid:ba8527b4-4d0d-4fcc-953d-9566ff3c8507> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.caesarlivenloud.com/2021/09/stephanie-meincke-shares-debut-single-where-did-your-love-go.html | 2024-04-22T21:24:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.959154 | 190 |
I don’t know if it was the enormous amount of time all of us spent at home these past two years, or just my love of English interiors, but I have been gravitating to pattern on pattern in homes. My own design work has always involved pattern but lately it’s been taken to a whole new level.
In a recent home I designed, the mix of patterns worked so seamlessly together from one room to the next. I think what made it work is both a mix of the size of the pattern and connection between each pattern we chose. It felt so good to see how great it looked in the end. Don’t be afraid of starting with wallpaper. I prefer doing the entire room instead of just one accent wall. Then using a print of a different size on curtains, cushions and upholstery.
Notice in this project that the patterns don’t always match but they do coordinate with one another. I think all of us need comfort in our home right now and adding a little pattern to the mix can give you that cozy and intriguing space.
In the end, you’ll have a space that feels both beautifully comfortable and inviting.
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Cake decorating is an art form that can truly elevate the presentation of a cake, turning it from a simple dessert into a stunning centerpiece. However, when done poorly, bad cake decorating can leave a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons. Whether it’s uneven frosting, sloppy piping, or just an overall unappealing design, a poorly decorated cake has the potential to ruin an event and disappoint guests.
The skill and techniques required for successful cake decorating are not to be underestimated. From mastering buttercream consistency to creating intricate designs with fondant, there is a lot that goes into turning a plain cake into a work of art. Without proper attention to detail and practice, even the most delicious cake can fall flat if the decoration doesn’t live up to expectations.
In this article, we will delve into the world of cake decorating – exploring common mistakes, disastrous fails shared on social media platforms, and real-life horror stories that serve as cautionary tales. By understanding the impact of bad cake decorating and learning how to avoid such disasters, readers can ensure that their cakes not only look good but taste delicious as well. Stick around for tips on improving your cake decorating skills and some entertaining anecdotes along the way.
The Art of Cake Decorating
Cake decorating is not just about making a cake look pretty; it is an art form that requires skill, patience, and creativity. Successful cake decorating involves mastering various techniques such as piping, fondant sculpting, and using edible decorations. To create visually appealing cakes, decorators must have a good understanding of color theory, composition, and balance. Additionally, attention to detail is crucial in achieving professional-looking results.
One of the key skills in cake decorating is icing consistency. Different types of frosting require different consistencies for optimal results. For example, buttercream should be smooth and spreadable for covering cakes smoothly, while royal icing needs to be thick enough to hold its shape when piped onto cookies or cupcakes. Understanding how to achieve the right consistency for each type of icing is essential for successful cake decorating.
Another important aspect of cake decorating is mastering piping techniques. Piping allows decorators to create intricate designs on cakes using various tips and techniques. From simple borders and rosettes to elaborate flowers and intricate patterns, piping skills can elevate a plain cake into a work of art. Practice is key when it comes to mastering piping techniques, as precision and control are crucial for achieving clean lines and beautiful designs.
Skill | Description |
Icing Consistency | Different frosting types require specific consistencies for optimal results. |
Piping Techniques | Mastering piping allows decorators to create intricate designs on cakes. |
Common Mistakes in Cake Decorating
Cake decorating is a crucial aspect of creating a visually appealing and delicious cake. However, even the most experienced bakers can fall victim to common mistakes that can ruin the entire cake decorating process. From uneven frosting to sloppy piping, these mistakes can turn a beautifully baked cake into a disaster. Here are some of the most frequent mistakes made in cake decorating that you should be aware of:
- Uneven frosting: One of the most common mistakes in cake decorating is applying frosting unevenly across the cake’s surface. This can result in an unprofessional and messy appearance, detracting from the overall presentation.
- Sloppy piping: Piping decorations onto cakes requires precision and steady hands. However, many decorators struggle with maintaining consistent pressure while piping, leading to squiggly lines or uneven designs that are far from perfect.
- Color consistency: Achieving consistent color when tinting frosting can be challenging for some bakers. Mismatched shades or streaky colors can make the cake look unappealing and amateurish.
These mistakes may seem minor, but they can have a significant impact on the final product. A poorly decorated cake not only looks unattractive but can also affect its taste and texture. It’s essential to pay attention to detail and avoid these common pitfalls to ensure that your cakes are visually stunning and delicious.
In order to avoid falling into the trap of bad cake decorating, it’s crucial to practice patience and precision when decorating your cakes. Taking the time to perfect your techniques and skills can make all the difference in creating a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t get discouraged by initial failures – instead, use them as learning opportunities to improve your craft.
Disastrous Cake Decorating Fails
When Cake Decorating Goes Wrong
Cake decorating can be a fun and creative process, but unfortunately, not every attempt turns out as planned. From birthdays to weddings, poorly decorated cakes can leave a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons. Social media platforms are filled with images of cakes that missed the mark, whether it’s due to uneven frosting, lopsided layers, or questionable design choices. These disastrous cake decorating fails often serve as cautionary tales for aspiring bakers and decorators.
Embarrassing Creations Shared Online
Thanks to the power of social media, cake decorating fails have become a source of entertainment for many. Amateur bakers and professional pastry chefs alike have shared their most cringe-worthy creations online, inviting both laughter and sympathy from viewers. Some common mishaps include misspelled words on birthday cakes, melted frosting sliding off the sides, or attempts at intricate designs gone horribly wrong. Despite the best intentions, bad cake decorating can quickly turn a celebration into a memorable disaster.
Learning From Mistakes
While it’s easy to laugh at the unfortunate results of bad cake decorating, there are valuable lessons to be learned from these experiences. Mistakes happen to even the most seasoned bakers, but it’s how they handle those mishaps that truly defines their skills.
By studying what went wrong in a failed cake decorating attempt, individuals can identify areas for improvement and refine their techniques for future projects. Ultimately, embracing failures in cake decorating can lead to growth and mastery in this culinary art form.
Impact of Bad Cake Decorating
The impact of bad cake decorating goes far beyond just the visual aspect of a cake. While a beautifully decorated cake can enhance the overall presentation of an event and delight guests, a poorly decorated cake can do quite the opposite.
Picture this: uneven frosting, lopsided layers, or sloppy piping can take away from the taste and enjoyment of a cake, no matter how delicious it may be on the inside. The appearance sets the tone for what to expect, and bad cake decorating can leave a lasting negative impression.
Aside from affecting the visual appeal, bad cake decorating can also impact the taste of a cake. Uneven frosting or excessive use of food coloring can alter the flavor profile of a cake, masking its true taste or making it unappetizing.
The texture of frosting that is applied too thickly or with visible air bubbles can also detract from the overall eating experience. In essence, bad cake decorating not only affects how a cake looks but also how it tastes, ultimately influencing the enjoyment of those who partake in it.
Furthermore, poorly decorated cakes can have implications for special occasions or celebrations where cakes play a significant role. Imagine presenting a badly decorated cake at a birthday party or wedding – it could dampen the mood and affect the significance of the event.
People often associate cakes with happiness and celebration, so serving a poorly decorated one might inadvertently convey carelessness or lack of effort. This highlights the importance of paying attention to detail in cake decorating to ensure that every slice brings joy and satisfaction to those enjoying it.
Aspect | Impact |
Visual Appeal | Affects overall presentation and impression |
Taste | Can alter flavor profile and texture negatively |
Celebrations | Impacts important events by conveying carelessness |
Tips for Avoiding Cake Decorating Disasters
Cake decorating is an art form that requires skill, patience, and attention to detail. A poorly decorated cake can ruin not only the visual appeal of an event but also the overall taste and enjoyment of the dessert. To improve your cake decorating skills and avoid common mistakes, here are some practical tips and advice:
- Use the right tools: Investing in quality cake decorating tools such as piping bags, tips, offset spatulas, and a turntable can make a significant difference in the outcome of your decorated cakes.
- Practice makes perfect: Before attempting intricate designs on a special occasion cake, practice your skills on parchment paper or a dummy cake first. This will help you perfect your technique and build confidence.
- Choose the right frosting consistency: The consistency of your frosting is crucial in achieving smooth and even decorations. Make sure to adjust the thickness of your frosting by adding more powdered sugar for stiffer consistency or milk for a thinner one.
Another key aspect to consider when avoiding bad cake decorating results is proper planning and organization:
- Plan ahead: Begin by sketching or visualizing the design of your cake before starting to decorate. Having a clear plan in mind will help you stay focused and avoid making mistakes along the way.
- Work in stages: Break down the decorating process into manageable stages, such as icing the cake, piping decorations, and adding finishing touches. This will help you stay organized and ensure that each step is executed properly.
- Learn from mistakes: It’s normal to make mistakes in cake decorating, but it’s essential to learn from them. Take note of what went wrong in previous decorations and use that knowledge to improve your skills going forward.
By following these tips and practicing regularly, you can enhance your cake decorating abilities and create stunning desserts that will impress both visually and tastewise. Remember, good preparation, attention to detail, and perseverance are key elements in avoiding bad cake decorating experiences.
Cake Decorating Horror Stories
When Good Intentions Go Awry
One memorable cake decorating horror story involves a well-meaning aunt who attempted to surprise her niece with a homemade birthday cake. Armed with a piping bag and some food coloring, she set out to create a vibrant and whimsical design on the cake. However, her lack of experience in cake decorating soon became evident as what was supposed to be a delicate floral pattern turned into a messy blob of colors.
The end result resembled more of an abstract art piece gone wrong than a celebratory dessert. The lesson learned from this experience? Sometimes, it’s better to stick with simple designs until you’ve mastered the basics.
When Expectations Meet Reality
In another cake decorating disaster, a newlywed couple decided to cut costs by making their own wedding cake. With dreams of a picture-perfect confection dancing in their heads, they ambitiously embarked on the task without realizing the intricacies involved in creating a tiered masterpiece.
As time ran out and stress levels peaked, what should have been an elegant three-tiered cake ended up looking lopsided and uneven, with slanted layers threatening to topple over at any moment. This cautionary tale serves as a reminder that professional cake decorators undergo years of training for a reason – it’s not as easy as it looks.
The Importance of Practice
Lastly, one amateur baker shared their embarrassing cake decorating fail when attempting to recreate a trendy drip cake they saw on social media. Eager to impress their friends at a potluck party, they poured hot ganache over the top layer of their chocolate cake without waiting for it to cool down first. The result?
A melting mess of chocolatey goodness cascading down the sides of the cake like a waterfall-gone-wrong. This mishap taught them the valuable lesson that patience and practice are key in achieving professional-looking results in cake decorating – rushing through the process often leads to disaster.
These real-life stories highlight the importance of honing your cake decorating skills through practice, patience, and perseverance. While bad cake decorating experiences may leave you feeling discouraged, they also offer valuable lessons that can help you avoid similar mistakes in the future. Remember, even the most seasoned bakers once faced their fair share of disastrous creations – it’s all part of the learning process towards becoming an expert in the art of cake decorating.
In conclusion, the art of cake decorating plays a crucial role in not only the aesthetic appeal but also the overall success of any celebratory event. As discussed throughout this article, a poorly decorated cake can have a significant impact on the presentation and even the taste of the dessert. It is essential for aspiring bakers and decorators to recognize the importance of honing their skills and techniques to avoid falling victim to bad cake decorating experiences.
With the skills and knowledge outlined in this article, individuals can take proactive steps to enhance their cake decorating abilities and ensure that their creations are visually stunning and delicious. By understanding common mistakes and learning from disastrous cake decorating fails, readers can equip themselves with valuable insights to improve their craft.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a Pioneer Award to Viviana Gradinaru (BS '05), professor of neuroscience and biological engineering, Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, and director of the Center for Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience of the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute for Neuroscience at Caltech.
The award is part of the NIH's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program and supports "scientists with outstanding records of creativity," according to the program website, particularly in the area of biomedical and behavioral research. This year, Gradinaru is one of 10 Pioneer Award recipients.
Though gene-editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 are making genome engineering more feasible, it remains a challenge to safely and efficiently transport large genomes into cells—especially into cells in the brain, which are protected by the nearly impenetrable blood-brain barrier. With the Pioneer Award, Gradinaru will pursue research to engineer harmless viruses into shuttles that can deliver desired genes into targeted populations of cells, including brain cells.
"To effectively study and repair the brain, we need genetic access to specific cells throughout the adult and developing brain," says Gradinaru. "An outstanding challenge is the means to safely and efficiently transfer large genomes to desired cells at all stages of the life span. The Pioneer Award will allow us to work toward this goal and contribute tools that can help in neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration research and translational work, for example studying Parkinson's disease."
In addition to developing these viral vectors that can cross the blood-brain barrier, the Gradinaru laboratory uses techniques such as optogenetics and CLARITY tissue clearing—a technique to render tissues transparent, which Gradinaru helped develop during and since her graduate work at Stanford. Her work on the brain has also led to advances in understanding the neural bases underlying sleep and locomotion.
Gradinaru studied physics for two years at the University of Bucharest in Romania before transferring to Caltech, where she graduated with honors in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in biology. She received her PhD in 2010 in neuroscience from Stanford University. Among other awards, she has received the NIH Director's New Innovator Award and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She has been honored as a World Economic Forum Young Scientist and as one of Cell journal's "40 Under 40." Gradinaru is also a Sloan Fellow, Pew Scholar, Moore Inventor, Vallee Scholar, and recipient of the inaugural Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award by the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. In 2017, she received the Early-Career Scientist Award from the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and the New York Academy of Sciences' inaugural Innovators in Science Awards. | <urn:uuid:88b597e4-3824-4cd5-b911-a8850966c17a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/gradinaru-receives-nih-directors-award-83879 | 2024-04-22T23:11:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.95259 | 562 |
19:30, Thu 1st – Fri 2nd March 2018 at Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio
Lent Week 6
Eleanor and Robert live in a sordid apartment with Joe, their flatmate. One night, unexpected guests arrive at their home and set their lives on a journey through their past and present. Set in a post-Brexit world of alienation and absurdism, this play deals with the profound terror and anguish that underlines the lives of these people and how their minds create and alter their reality and that of the world around them. Alexandra Blanchard has created a uniquely singular vision of what it is like to be alive in the present state of the world examining ideas about femininity, mental health and freedom. | <urn:uuid:d25b3d45-7fd5-4269-9fbd-aace038401a2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.camdram.net/shows/2018-what-would-harold-pinter-think | 2024-04-23T00:00:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.963665 | 149 |
A Philadelphia Inquirer version (“Israel angered over diplomat’s comment,” Jan. 20, 2016) of a Washington Post article detailing comments by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro omitted key information. The edited result presented the ambassador delivering a one-sided anti-Israel harangue.
The article, by Post Jerusalem Bureau Chief William Booth, notes Amb. Shapiro’s Jan. 18, 2016 remarks at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies. Shapiro criticized Israeli settlements and claimed that there were two standards of laws for Palestinian Arabs and Israelis in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
Shapiro’s comments were delivered in the fifth month of terrorist attacks against Israelis incited in part, as CAMERA has noted, by Palestinian authorities. The ambassador spoke the same day as the funeral of Dafna Meir, an Israeli mother of six who was stabbed to death in her home—in front of her children—by a Palestinian terrorist.
Yet, this context—and much more—was missing from the abbreviated Inquirer version.
The Inquirer‘s condensation claimed that “Israeli leaders…sharply criticized” Shapiro’s remarks, but failed to note they were delivered the day of Meir’s funeral. In fact, not a single mention of the 30 Israelis killed and numerous others wounded in more than 110 stabbings, 38 shootings and 22 vehicular assaults by Palestinian Arab terrorists are mentioned by The Inquirer.
By omitting this key background the paper failed to inform readers as to why Israelis—and others—were upset by Shapiro’s remarks. The ambassador himself later admitted, “my timing was not ideal” (“U.S. Envoy Admits Timing ‘Not Ideal’ in Criticism of Israel,” The Jewish Press, Jan. 25, 2016).
Instead, The Inquirer noted Shapiro’s claim that “too many attacks on Palestinians lack a vigorous investigation or response by Israeli authorities,” and subsequent criticism by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Shapiro’s remarks. The former charge absent the context of current Palestinian incitement and assaults potentially left Philadelphia readers with the impression that outrage by Israeli officials was unfounded or overblown.
Yet, The Post’s article was not without its own problems.
Not for the first time (see, for example, CAMERA’s “Washington Post Obscures the Obvious—Palestinian Hatred of Jews,” Oct. 21, 2015) the paper pushed the “despair narrative” claiming that Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis are committed by “leaderless, angry and frustrated youths.” As CAMERA has noted, such explanations overlook the role of Palestinian leaders who glorify and encourage attacks. Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, the U.S.-listed terror group that rules the Gaza Strip, has rejected such descriptions, saying, “This intifada is not the result of despair. This intifada is a jihad, a holy war.” (“Hamas: ‘Despair’ Is Not the Reason for Palestinian Violence,” Jan. 26, 2016)
The Post article noted Shapiro’s criticism of a lack of progress toward negotiations for a “two-state solution,” but omitted that Israeli and U.S. offers of such an agreement in exchange for peace with Israel were offered in 2000 at Camp David, 2001 at Taba and 2008 after the Annapolis conference. Each of these instances were rejected without so much as a counteroffer by Palestinian leadership—which also declined U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s 2014 proposal to restart negotiations.
The Post concluded with statements critical of Israel by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Yet, it fails to inform readers about HRW’s anti-Israel history, which includes raising money in Gulf Arab states for targeting Israel. As CAMERA has noted, the organization’s descent from a Cold War-era human rights advocate to shrill, anti-Israel activism led to its founder, Robert Bernstein, publically repudiating the group (“Human Rights Watch Discredited Even By Its Founder,” Oct. 20, 2009).
In contrast to The Inquirer, The Washington Post version does quote an Israeli official, Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon, who called a forthcoming HRW report on Israeli settlements to be “one-sided and politicized.” Yet The Post failed to elaborate for its readers.
Two versions of the same article in major U.S. daily newspapers were deeply flawed. Yet, the omission by The Philadelphia Inquirer of Palestinian Arab terror attacks against Israelis, including one which explained Israeli outrage central to the report in question, should leave readers wondering why editors in Philadelphia chose to leave out Palestinian violence that was noted, if insufficiently, in the original Washington Post version of the same article. | <urn:uuid:41ebda68-1bb2-46a1-b0cd-c35a07e41b16> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.camera.org/article/an-inquiry-for-the-philadelphia-inquirer/ | 2024-04-22T22:38:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.946537 | 1,038 |
CAMERA’s Israel office yesterday prompted improvement of a brief Associated Press article yesterday which initially omitted the fact that one of two Jordanians fatally shot by an Israeli embassy guard had first attacked the Israeli (“Israel gradually reopens embassy in Jordan after end of spat”).
The original wording (7:40 am GMT) had stated:
The embassy was closed after a shooting last summer there in which two Jordanians were killed. Israel’s ambassador returned to Israel along with the guard involved in the shooting. The guard claimed self-defense and received a hero’s welcome at home, angering Jordanians.
CAMERA contacted the Associated Press, noting that the news agency’s coverage from July, with just a few words, noted that one of the Jordanians attacked the Israeli, prompting the shooting: “On Sunday, a guard at the Israeli Embassy in Jordan shot dead two Jordanians after one attacked him with a screw driver” (“Analysis: Jerusalem shrine crisis hardens leaders’ positions,” July 30, emphasis added).
Jordan’s Public Security Directorate itself acknowledged that one of the Jordanians attacked the Israeli guard, stating: “the son of carpentry owner attacked the Israeli diplomat who responded by shooting the carpenters the apartment owner” [sic].
In response, AP commendably updated the story (9:30 AM GMT), adding the key information that one of the Jordanians attacked the Israeli guard with a screw driver. The improved text states:
The embassy was closed after a shooting last summer there in which an Israeli guard shot and killed two Jordanians after one attacked him with a screw driver.
CAMERA’s timely action vis-à-vis yesterday’s AP article underscores the value of the organization’s work monitoring and responding to wire stories in the same news cycle as they appear. With this preemptive work,
CAMERA improves coverage in wire service stories before they appear in
media outlets around the world. The ripple impact is apparent at news sites like
The Daily Mail, which replaced the incomplete AP story leaving out the screw driver attack with the updated version which included the attack.
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From April to November, we welcomes you on our base camp along the Durance, and offer various kayak courses :
- intr’o kayak courses, to learn kayaking
- intermedi’o kayak courses, to improve your skills
- perfect’o kayak courses, to perform new lines
- kids kayak courses, for the 8/12
- youth kayak summer camps, for the 12/17
- kayak guiding, to optimise your kayaking hollidays
The vagues à bonds instructional team is willing, through the kayak school, to transmit its knowledge, skills and love for kayaking.
Since 2008, we are supervising those kayak courses and have still in mind, to adapt and increase our educationals techniques. This is why the number of students in the groups are limited and why we are providing adapted and modern gear.
Our guides/instructors are all very experienced in kayaking as well as in teaching it (kayak instructors in FFCK clubs and Professional guiding/instructional center). | <urn:uuid:48cfd233-268c-472c-b34e-bf8914599c45> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.canoe-kayak-alpes.com/en/kayak-school/ | 2024-04-22T23:07:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.940005 | 222 |
“With BOB, more frequent monitoring can be as simple as breathing normally into the device each morning. Our research has created specialised software to interpret and send these results to your GP, providing data-driven care that isn’t currently possible with appointments every one to three months,” says Ella Guy.
“Current testing for respiratory illnesses, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder), can take a long time and be costly. A diagnosis can take multiple visits to specialised clinics which do not have the capacity to be accessed by everyone.”
Specifically, current respiratory testing can be difficult to access outside of main centres, have long waits for appointments, and be difficult for children, elderly and those with severe illnesses.
Jaimey Clifton noted over the last few years there have been significant increases in a wide range of respiratory illnesses. However, the capacity to treat these patients has not significantly changed, “this software can help provide more automated diagnosis and frequent monitoring of patients than is available today, which would reduce pressure on scarce and valuable clinician time.”
“Because appointments and follow-up can be scarce due to cost and time, it is also possible patients have struggled for some time and needed a change in care. BOB offers the opportunity to track objective metrics every day and for clinicians, or even software, to notice current care is not working optimally, and then to suggest changes.”
Similarly, BOB can be used in conjunction with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices used to treat sleep apnea and COPD, to optimise how the device is used. You can read more about the final year student research on a low-cost CPAP device here.
Trudy Caljé-van der Klei believes there could be acute applications too, “we see potential for this device to be used in intensive care units to help inform when a mechanically ventilated patient should be extubated, or when to change care so they are in the unit for less time – all of which saves time, clinical effort, and cost. Currently clinicians do not have the data readily available to make these decisions as optimally as possible.”
Their supervisors, Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase, Dr Jennifer Knopp, and Dr Lui Holder-Pearson note, “Our hope, as a team, is as that as our research progresses, this software can be commercialised and used across many healthcare areas and units to improve care and outcomes for those with chronic and acute respiratory illnesses, while reducing stress on an overburdened healthcare system.” | <urn:uuid:7962207c-763b-4f0b-9fea-ca279f6e0b75> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news-and-events/news/building-knowledge-to-reduce-deaths-from-respiratory-illnesses | 2024-04-22T22:46:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.957064 | 545 |
Southwest Florida Archaeological Society to offer a Calusa Walk March 9
The Southwest Florida Archaeological Society is offering a Calusa Walk on March 9 in Bonita Springs as part of Florida’s Archaeology Month and Calusa Coast 2024 events.
Discussions feature Southwest Florida’s Native American history dating back more than 8,000 years and first European contacts in our state. Learn about the archaeology of the first people to live in Bonita Springs. Hear stories of the mighty Calusa, who ruled all of Southwest Florida, including their contact with the Spanish starting in 1513. Learn about the Calusa’s capital on Mound Key in Estero Bay, Ponce De Leon, Pedro Menendez and Fort San Anton de Carlos in 1566. Learn about the end of the Calusa Empire and the origins of the Seminoles and Miccosukee.
See demonstrations of the technology the Calusa used to prosper: the atlatl, shell tool making, weaving, ceramics, and more. Walk through Depot Park over the Imperial River to Island Park and learn about our local environment and uses of native plants.
Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch or eat at one of the nearby restaurants (lunch not included). Also on March 9 in Riverside Park, there is the free Bonita Fest by the GOATs of Bonita from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may stay and enjoy the food, music and vendors. More information at goatsofbonita.com.
The tour cost per person is $20 with advance reservation, or $25 the day of. The tour is guided by Arron Thomas of Calusa Ghost Tours and Charlie Strader of the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society.
Total walk distance is about 1 mile and tour duration of two hours. Meet on March 9 before 10 a.m. at the Liles Hotel in Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Email email@example.com, or call/ text 239-992-6133, to reserve and receive participant notes and details. | <urn:uuid:8ccc78c6-b78e-44ee-8374-e39de773e5a5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/2024/02/10/southwest-florida-archaeological-society-to-offer-a-calusa-walk-march-9/ | 2024-04-22T22:49:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.91595 | 430 |
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
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This is the second of a series of blogs to describe all of the common sources of equity funding and we hope you will find it useful.
What are Angel Investors?
Angel investors are wealthy people who invest their own money into exciting new companies. Their criteria is as diverse as they are. Some will invest at an early stage before the product launch or even proof of concept. More often than not they will require some traction or validation (or revenue). This is particularly true with businesses where barriers to entry are low and there is a lot of competition.
Angel Investor Investment Amount Range (roughly)
£50k - £500k
How Long Does it Take to Raise Investemt Funds from Angel Investors?
1-6 months, including due diligence and term sheet negotiation.
Individual high net worths - There are databases such as Beauhurst in the UK where one can find data on HNW angel investors who have previously invested in growth companies. We at Capital Pilot are building our own database of angel investors as well to share our dealflow with.
Independent financial advisers - Clients will be high net worth, and often they will pass them deal flow.
Angel Investors: Pros
Can provide full fundraise without a marketing effort
Often will be able to provide hands-on support and guidance
Angel Investors: Cons
Difficult to access them
May want varying levels of control over the business.
UKBAA - Trade association of angels, who run good events for entrepreneurs and angels.
What are Angel Syndicates/Networks?
Angel syndicates are organisations that manage deal flow, due diligence and transactions on behalf of their angel investor membership. They bring deals to their members, who then decide if they will invest their own money in the companies. Some operate their own funds to invest alongside their angels as well. They often utilise live pitching sessions or monthly/quarterly events to connect startups with investors. Some will have a specific sector or geographic focus.
Angel Networks Investment Amount Range (roughly)
£150k - £1m
How Long Does it Take to Raise Investemt Funds from Angel Networks?
1- 6 months, including due diligence and term sheet negotiation.
Northinvest and GC Angels (Northern regions)
Angel Networks: Pros
They handle the transaction and due diligence
Often help with your pitch
Angel Networks: Cons
High fees (5-10% of the fundraise size)
Often only connect you to angels at monthly or quarterly pitching events
Often make you jump through lots of hoops
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It was a rainy evening & I went to the refreshment section of my office to have my coffee. Suddenly I heard a beautiful song that touched my heart which made me relaxed after a full tiring day.
To my surprise, she was one of my colleagues whom I never saw talking to anyone in the office & now sitting on a table at the corner of the section mesmerizing alone. I was glad to listen to her magical voice & approached her with a smile.
I then asked her the reason for silence during work hours; it was awkward for me as I could see her confusing & guilty feeling eyes as if she did a sin by singing a song! It took me the courage to hold her shaking hands tightly & taking her into my confidence. She then started smiling & then the conversation began!
Within no more time, I got goosebumps all over my body as she shared the story of her married life with me. An artistic girl with lots of achievements in her career got suppressed by her husband. She had amazing skills for painting, playing instruments, and many more activities, but was never allowed to carry forward even one of them after her marriage.
She was always mocked by her husband and in-laws for her achievements which were the only pillar of strength left in her life. Despite her beautiful voice, she was not allowed to sing bhajans during the puja at their home.
She was always made to realize that her voice could make a child cry & disturb their neighbors. She was always asked to keep quiet, talk less, and not give a smile to anyone!
I didn’t know what to say. She told me in detail about the physical & mental abuses towards her by the family; just because she wanted to speak!
My eyes started shedding tears as she told me that she forgot how her voice sounds.
She did not even get support from her parents as they used to fear this patriarchal society; where we all exist! She was always taught that this is how married life should be where women need to listen to their in-laws & this is the only form of giving respect to their husbands.
The tag “ Log Kya Kahenge” (What Will People Say) is always being added behind each married woman and this is the other form of abuse that’s been associated with both the physical & mental abuses. Women are being trained to think about that tag first; if ever they decide to move forward in their life by breaking all those thorny chains from their legs.
It sounds weird but it is true! I could see a very talented person sitting before me, having a great conversation with a glamour that brightened my soul from within. It takes a lot of courage to speak about your issues before someone. I could feel the intense emotion right there that the lady was experiencing as she got the freedom to speak, to hear her voice, and no doubt she was enjoying it.
In this era where people like to become the voice of the voiceless; it was a pity to think of the woman who couldn’t even utilize her own voice. I started analyzing the moment when she shared her views regarding the office & her works.
I then remembered how she was not able to communicate properly with our colleagues which eventually led to failures in her professional life & the only root cause was the mental abuses that she got throughout her life. She used to take leaves during her night shifts & even sometimes run home before the time of exit. She never attended any gatherings at the office & also was not allowed to her family gatherings.
She was so creative but never shared her vibes because she used to think ‘Log Kya Kahenge’ (What Will People Think). The consequences were very clear as she remained isolated all the time & started loving her loneliness. She couldn’t grow either in her professional life or in a personal one as she was not happy from within.
With a great smile on my face, I asked her to breathe for five minutes & she did the same. I started explaining the power of articulation to her & then told her that the internal state of our happiness makes us work in a different & unique way.
When we learn the art of peace, we can enjoy the beauty of our life. We need to understand that in a society full of ‘Log Kya Kahenge’, we have the sole autonomy to live our lives in the way we choose to!
We are filled with enormous powers that cannot be beaten upon by the other; it is just a matter of our mindset. When we are unable to think beyond the boundaries being taught to us for a long time, that is the exact situation in our life when we need to know ourselves and break those boundaries for our growth.
We need to explore our feelings with the goal of achieving self-connection. Thinking about ‘Log Kya Kahenge’ either all the time or at times of making proper decisions will only lead one to feel distressed, face failure & get surrounded by all kinds of negative emotions.
When we start developing positivity within & all around us, the same time we contribute as well as gain those positive vibes from society. When we move ahead in our life, it is the society who never stops praising us & at the same time when we fail, it never stops blaming us.
Hence, it solely depends on us- the way we want to create our society. Rather than thinking about ‘Log Kya Kahenge’, one must think about one’s self- contentment.
Remember always; “Society doesn’t create us but we create society!”
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Enter now for a six-night stay for two at The Old Fort which is the only fully restored historic plantation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, dating back to before 1763 when French settlers started migrating to the Caribbean. Operating for the last 30 years as an intimate boutique hotel, it is ideal for guests that want utmost relaxation in a magical location only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the island. The Old Fort has been recommended by numerous international publications as the ideal place to go to unwind, boasting an exceptional venue that can also host any special events such as a wedding or romantic honeymoon.
Bequia, the second largest island in the Grenadines fulfils many dreams of the perfect small Caribbean island. It has beautiful sandy beaches where more than ten people may constitute a crowd, lush green hillsides, attractive little villages, intimate well run hotels and guest houses, hardly any traffic, places to get together and places in which to find that perfect solitude. Plus there is gourmet international cuisine, or delicious local cooking and elegant cocktails or sundowners in a local bar. The island is a perfect destination for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and want to experience the Caribbean the way it used to be!
One winner will receive:
• Six-night stay for two at The Old Fort Plantation in a double room.
• Tour of the Plantation’s History, of our Indigenous Amerindian Petroglyph Collection and of the Unique Environment surrounding the Estate, including the naming of the dozens of islands and keys being visible from The Old Fort.
• A guided driving or hiking tour of Bequia, arguably the most interesting island in the Grenadines.
Deadline for entries: Tuesday, December 16th 2014.
Terms & Conditions for this holiday competition:
1. Only one entry per person.
2. Valid for legal residents from Canada, United States, United Kingdom and all other European Union countries.
3. All information provided by entrant must be complete, true and correct.
4. All correct entries (valid phone and email) will be entered into the competition prize draw.
5. Entries will only be accepted during the competition duration. There is no cash alternative in whole or in part. All eligible or correct entries to be entered into a free prize draw, with winners to be picked at random.
6. This competition is open to consumers aged 21 years or over who excluding employees of Caribbean & Co. and all subsidiaries of its parent company Moxee Marketing, their families, agencies and anyone else professionally connected with the promotion.
7. Entries via third parties, automated systems or agents will not be accepted.
8. The winner will be randomly selected and notified by phone / email within four weeks of the competition ending. The prize winner will need to confirm identity and country of residency with their passport and driver’s license.
9. The prize winner must accept their prize within one month of being notified. Failure to do so will mean another entry will be randomly selected to receive the prize.
10. The holiday prize is redeemable dependent on availability during the Summer Season May 1st – July 31st and also November 1st – December 14th. The prize will need to be redeemed within one year of being notified about winning.
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Human Relations Commission
The Borough of Carlisle Human Relations Commission (HRC) was created by Borough Council through the adoption of Ordinance 2259 (dated December 8, 2016) which became effective on March 1, 2017.
The purpose of the HRC is to foster equality and equal opportunity for all citizens, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or use of guide or support animals because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, enjoy the full benefits of citizenship and are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing, commercial property and public accommodation, and to safeguard the right of all persons to remain free from discrimination or discriminatory practices in any of the foregoing aspects of their lives.
The HRC is independent and nonpartisan. It is comprised of four members appointed by Borough Council for staggered four year terms. All members shall be residents or business owners of the Borough of Carlisle and shall serve without compensation. The HRC shall have all powers necessary to execute the duties set forth under Ordinance 2259, provided that such powers shall not exceed those exercised by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. It shall be supported by volunteers, unpaid staff, and volunteer efforts and shall be as close to “zero cost” to the Borough as feasible.
HRC members act as public liaisons, receive complaints, and conduct intake meetings of any person claiming to be aggrieved by a practice that is made unlawful under Ordinance 2259, and who has followed the appropriate protocol set forth in Section 83-6, titled “Procedures for filing complaints”.
The HRC is responsible for providing the complainant with his or her right to file their complaint with the appropriate state and/or federal agencies when/where applicable; forwarding a copy of the complaint to the person(s) charged with the discriminatory act or practice; notifying the Pennsylvania HRC of any complaint that may be deemed to be within the jurisdiction of that commission; and, mediating where both the complainant and the person(s) charged with the discriminatory act or practice agree to voluntary mediation.
The Human Relations Commission can be contacted by submitting an email to: firstname.lastname@example.org
Human Relations Commission Members (Rotating Terms Expiring in February)
Christina Kapp, 4-year term expiring in 2027
McKenzie Clark (Chair), 4-year term expiring in 2024
Maddie Young, partial term expiring in 2025
Carlos Rojas-Gaona, 4-year term expiring in 2026
Alternate #1: Michael Shanaman (Partial term expiring February 29, 2024)
Alternate #2: Morgan Goodling (Four-year term expiring February 28, 2026)
Carlisle Borough Representatives
Police Department Liaison: Officer Joseph Rucinsky, 717-243-5252
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Trustees of The Church Peace Union, Gentlemen:
We meet today under wholly exceptional conditions, for never in the history of man has such a body assembled for such a purpose; no less than twelve of the chief religious bodies of the civilized world being here represented by their prominent official leaders, Bishop Greer, Dr. Walsh, Bishop Wilson, Dean Matthews, Dr. Remensnyder, Dr. Jefferson, Dr. Brown, Dr. Ainslie, Rev. Mr. Jones, Mr. Marks, Rev. Mr. Hall and Professor Hull, and many of their chief laymen, representing Episcopalians, Catholics, Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, Congregationalists, Presbyterians, Church of the Disciples, Unitarians, Jewish, Universalists, and Quakers, sit before me anxious to cooperate as one body in the holy task of abolishing war, a fulfillment of the prophecy that "Men shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more"; perhaps these might prove words for the Union to adopt. I cannot refrain from telling you that nothing has surprised me so much as the enthusiastic response made by one and all to the suggestion that there should be formed a Church Union devoted to the abolition of war. Not one has declined to serve; all have responded from both head and heart, and accepted the task as a divine mission. Truly, gentlemen, you are making history, for this is the first union of the churches in advocacy of international peace, which I fondly hope, and strongly believe, is certain to hasten the coming of the day when men, disgracing humanity, shall cease to kill each other like wild beasts.
I entrust this great mission to you, believing that the voice which goes forth in favor of peace is to prove the most powerful voice of all. After the Trustees had organized themselves, Mr. Carnegie then presented it with Two Million Dollars in five percent bonds, in the following words: Gentlemen of many religious bodies, all irrevocably opposed to war and devoted advocates of peace: We all feel, I believe, that the killing of man by man in battle is barbaric and negatives our claim to civilization. This crime we wish to banish from the earth. Some progress has already been made in this direction, but recently men have shed more of their fellows' blood than for years previously. We need to be aroused to our duty and banish war. Certain that the strongest appeal that can be made is to members of the religious bodies, to you I hereby appeal, hoping that you will feel it to be not only your duty but your pleasure to undertake the administration of Two Millions of Dollars five percent bonds, the income to be so used as in your judgment will most successfully appeal to the people in the cause of peace thru arbitration of international disputes; that as man in civilized lands is compelled by law to submit personal disputes to courts of law, so nations shall appeal to the Court at the Hague or to such tribunals as may be mutually agreed upon, and bow to this verdict rendered, thus insuring the reign of national peace thru international law. When that day arrives, either thru such courts of law or thru other channels, this Trust shall have fulfilled its mission.
After the arbitration of International disputes is established and war abolished, as it certainly will be some day, and that sooner than expected, probably by the Teutonic nations, Germany, Britain and the United States first deciding to act in unison, other powers joining later, the Trustees will divert the revenue of this fund to relieve the deserving poor and afflicted in their distress, especially those who have struggled long and earnestly against misfortune and have not themselves to blame for their poverty. Members of the various churches will naturally know sufferers well, and can therefore the better judge; but this does not debar them from going beyond membership when that is necessary or desirable. As a general rule, it is best to help those who help themselves, but these are unfortunates from whom this cannot be expected.
After war is abolished by the leading nations, the Trustees by a vote of two-thirds may decide that a better use for the funds than that named in the preceding paragraph has been found and are free according to their own judgment to devote the income to the best advantage for the good of their fellow men. Trustees shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in connection with their duties as Trustees, including traveling expenses, and to each annual meeting, expenses of wife or daughter. Happy in the belief that the civilized world will not, cannot, long tolerate the killing of man by man as a means of settling its international disputes, and that civilized men will not, cannot, long enter a profession which binds them to go forth and kill their fellow men as ordered, although they will continue to defend their homes if attacked, as a duty, which always involves the duty of never attacking the homes of others, I am,
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Cell phones, computers, tablets, plasma televisions, Bluetooth audio systems and headsets, Hands Free vehicle technology, routers and modems, cable networks and now, smart watches. We have a strange attraction to watch reality television shows that depict individuals living “off the grid,” but have you ever stopped to consider what “grid” we are actually living in? The surge in technology growth, over the last two decades, has streamed by us much like the old Looney Tunes character, the RoadRunner. As the vast majority of us still stand bedazzled by the endless technological possibilities, a small, but growing segment is beginning to wonder whether we are turning a blind eye to the potential dangers of this technological era. Apprehension is mounting as we consider the children of this era, who are immersed in a technological blanket like no other generation before them. Most of us are fairly quick to defend the unquestionable opportunities technology has afforded to us and in all fairness; we have reached a point at which the necessity for technology is unavoidable. However, it still important to bear in mind that not all that glitters is gold.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are invisible energy or electrical fields that span our entire environment and interact with the energy fields present in our bodies and in physical objects around us. The EMF spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays and gamma rays. Each of these categories on the spectrum is associated with an increasingly greater wavelength or frequency. Each position of the EMF spectrum also emits a degree of radiation, making some of these wavelengths potentially dangerous for human health.
Various health concerns have arisen in connection with extremely low frequency EMFs (ELF-EMF) and radiofrequency EMFs (RF-EMFs), which are the two categories on the lowest end of the EMF spectrum. Power lines, electrical networks, and various household electric appliances such as ranges, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, generate ELF-EMFs. The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection has set occupational and public limits for ELF-EMF exposure to protect the nervous system from potential harm resulting from continuous ELF-EMF exposure. RF-EMFs are used in communication systems and therefore, produced by mobile phones, cordless phones, utility “smart” meters, remotes, and wireless networks. Exposure guidelines are allegedly maintained by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Parents, doctors, and general consumers have been increasingly concerned about the possibility of long term health effects due to EMF exposure. Unfortunately, with only 15 strong technological years behind us, research in the area of long-term health effects from EMF exposure is lacking. Current research should give adequate concern for the potential health effects, but authorities seem hesitant to acknowledge the conclusions established by these studies. Institutes such as the World Health Organization have issued generalized cautions about potential health effects of RF-EMF exposure, but medical and science journals are clearly more forthcoming in their conclusions. For example, the International Journal of Oncology (2013) recently published a study that clearly demonstrated potential harm on brain health, linked to EMF exposure from mobile and cordless phone use.
Exposure to RF-EMFs and ELF-EMFs during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood is particularly concerning since the rate of cell growth and maturation is highest during these developmental stages. Growing cells are much more sensitive to environmental toxins such as EMFs, compared to established cells. Research has indicated that EMF exposure to growing cells could not only affect an individual cell’s ability to grow and reproduce naturally, but also lead to functional complications. A healthy cell is the foundation for healthy organ function and therefore, when cells are not able to mature properly, the organ’s ability to function optimally is also compromised, leading to poor health outcomes. As we see a growing number of children exposed to cell phones and electronic devices, it would be sensible to consider the possible effects of EMF exposure on their future health.
Potential health effects from EMF exposure is not only a concern for those in developmental stages, but for the adult and elderly individual, as well. Various reports have indicated that EMF exposure can compromise the health of the brain and nervous system, and contribute to declining mental health and cognitive function. EMF exposure also increases the amount of damaging free radicals in the body, and makes it increasingly necessary to combat the attack of these dangerous molecules. Consuming a diet high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and limiting EMF exposure can be large steps in reducing poor health outcomes associated with EMF exposure.
When viewed in totality, the possible health consequences of EMF exposure are much greater than we have anticipated. Only time will draw a clearer picture of the role toxic EMF exposure may play America’s current health disparities. In the meantime, taking precautions and minimizing lengthy exposure would be prudent; especially among pregnant women and children.
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Hardell, et al. (2013). Case-control study of the association between malignant brain tumours diagnosed between 2007 and 2009 and mobile and cordless phone use. International Journal of Oncology, 43(6), 1833–1845. http://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2013.2111
Sangün, et al. (2015). The effects of electromagnetic field on the endocrine system in children and adolescents. Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, 13(2), 531-45.
Grelliera, J., Ravazzanid, P., & Cardisa, E. (2014). Potential health impacts of residential exposures to extremely low frequency magnetic fields in Europe. Environment International, 62, 55-63. doi:10.1016/j.envint.2013.09.017
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Your wellness coaching clients are looking for ways to enhance their future. There are obviously many ways in which you can go about doing so, but sometimes the most effective way is to help them to dial into their past.
When it comes to the stock market, the common disclaimer heard in ads, printed on flyers, etc is “Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.” In other words, just because the market has averaged 8, 10, 12 or 20% returns over the past 1, 3, 5 or 10 years does not mean you can count on it to provide a similar return in the future. However, when it comes to individuals, past performance actually CAN be a very dependable indicator of future “returns.” Sure – people change. As a wellness coach, you’re fortunate to have the opportunity to act as a catalyst for many of those changes and to see first-hand the impact those changes have on the individual, their family, co-workers and others.
Howwwwwever, that doesn’t mean the past should be ruled out in terms of identifying valuable strategies for helping to optimize the individual’s future. For example, let’s imagine you have a client who is focused on athletic pursuits at this point in her life. She’s preparing for a half marathon and while training is going well, she is consistently 5-10% off on her key workouts (ie, track intervals and tempo runs) compared with a year ago. “Trying harder” isn’t much of a solution. You and she agree that there aren’t any extenuating circumstances such as illness or injury that is creating the differential. There’s just something that isn’t “right.”
Time to look back and ask…
- How does total weekly mileage compare to last year?
- Has bodyweight changed more than a pound or two?
- Any nutritional adjustments?
- Has sleep schedule or consistency changed?
- Are there any anomalies in weather, training setting (ie, altitude), training partners from the previous year?
- Any changes in complementary training (ie, strength training or core work)?
- Is the treadmill out of her life?
The first 6 may seem somewhat obvious. The last one is a historical issue that may – surprisingly – be the culprit. And only a close look back will reveal it. The reason this last one gets missed is that it doesn’t seem to matter. In fact, it may have been seen as a negative to that individual (“I have to run on the treadmill”) due to weather or time issues that no longer exist. So they skip right over that when considering why their speed is off a bit. However, while the treadmill may involve extra boredom, it also brings many benefits, including enhancing cadence/turnover and improving form. Maybe that “negative” actually is the missing link?
This simple example obviously extends far beyond athletic pursuits. As you work with your clients, take the time to drill down – to engage them about their past choices and habits – even those that seem meaningless (or negative) at first glance. When it comes to our wellness coaching clients, past history is an outstanding reflection of future performance. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring it into focus as you guide your client forward. | <urn:uuid:961354f2-f2a9-4d81-b4cd-0e5cf9a9c464> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/helping-wellness-coaching-clients-enhance-future-via-past/ | 2024-04-22T22:27:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.965809 | 698 |
26 And when he was come into Jerusalem, he essayed to join himself to the disciples; and they all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and told them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him; and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently in the name of Jesus.
28 And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.
29 He spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him.
30 Which when the brethren had known, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him away to Tarsus.
31 Now the church had peace throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost.
26 With thee is my praise in a great church: I will pay my vows in the sight of them that fear him.
27 The poor shall eat and shall be filled: and they shall praise the Lord that seek him: their hearts shall live for ever and ever.
28 All the ends of the earth shall remember, and shall be converted to the Lord: And all the kindreds of the Gentiles shall adore in his sight.
30 All the fat ones of the earth have eaten and have adored: all they that go down to the earth shall fall before him.
31 And to him my soul shall live: and my seed shall serve him.
32 There shall be declared to the Lord a generation to come: and the heavens shall shew forth his justice to a people that shall be born, which the Lord hath made.
(26a With thee is my praise in a great church.)
18 My little children, let us not love in word, nor in tongue, but in deed, and in truth.
19 In this we know that we are of the truth: and in his sight shall persuade our hearts.
20 For if our heart reprehend us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
21 Dearly beloved, if our heart do not reprehend us, we have confidence towards God:
22 And whatsoever we shall ask, we shall receive of him: because we keep his commandments, and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.
23 And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ: and love one another, as he hath given commandment unto us.
24 And he that keepeth his commandments, abideth in him, and he in him. And in this we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
1 I am the true vine; and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me, that beareth not fruit, he will take away: and every one that beareth fruit, he will purge it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
3 Now you are clean by reason of the word, which I have spoken to you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in me.
5 I am the vine: you the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
6 If any one abide not in me, he shall be cast forth as a branch, and shall wither, and they shall gather him up, and cast him into the fire, and he burneth.
7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask whatever you will, and it shall be done unto you.
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Wheel Type | Application |
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Size | Color |
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Arbor Hole | Bond |
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Grit | Material |
D60/70 | Diamond |
Shape | Wheel Diameter |
Grinding Wheel | 200mm |
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27685 Highway 90 West
Comstock, Texas 78837
Phone: (432) 292-4600
Fax: (432) 292-4601
The Comstock station was founded in 1925 and was one of the original stations in the Del Rio Sector. In 1937, because of an increase in aircraft activity in the Langtry, Texas area, and to maintain better control of aircraft entering and leaving Mexico, a station was opened at Langtry. In 1954, the Langtry Station was closed and combined with the Comstock Station. Since impounded water above the Amistad Dam backs up almost to Langtry, a two-man duty post of the Comstock Station was established in 1970 to control illegal entries above the lake. In 1975 the Langtry Duty Post was closed and again combined with the Comstock Station. In 1961 the Comstock station, where it's currently located, was constructed and completed. The original size of the building was 897 square feet. In 1977 the station consisted of one Patrol Agent In Charge, GS-11, and five Patrol Agents.
Currently, the Comstock Station is responsible for ensuring and maintaining border security within a specified region of the international border separating the U.S. and Mexico. Border integrity is accomplished by constant vigilance of the immediate border and by detecting and apprehending subjects responsible for illegal incursions into the United States. The Comstock Station utilizes a variety of means and methods to deter, detect and interdict border penetrations, including marine patrol operations, ground patrol operations, traffic inspections, intelligence collection and the deployment of technology.
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Let's construct voids in our cities to support delirious activities. Everything is possible. Yeah! (watch the video in HQ)
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The exhaust air of the Parisian Metro is reused to pump up a big bag. The footpoint of the inflatable sculpture corresponds to human figure.
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'Basurea'; a hybrid of the Spanish for rubbish (basura) and 'Ikea', is a new brand to mark Barcelona's street walking, junk-trawling phenomenon.
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Salary: £21,411 – £22,556 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
We are seeking an MIS Data Administrator to join our team at our Crewe Campus. This is an excellent opportunity to support in the provision of a quality support service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.
- Support the effective production of regular ILR submissions and prepare data sources to deadline;
- To take responsibility for the accurate input and maintenance of student and enrolment details onto the student records system, including outcomes and achievements;
- To liaise with curriculum areas to support awareness of College processes, to promote accuracy, and to evidence learner attendance and eligibility;
- To assist in data quality checks to improve data quality and optimise funding using internal and external software; and
- Promote the welfare of children and young people.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
- GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- IT qualification or willingness to work to achieve an appropriate standard;
- Experience of using IT packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
- Access to world-class facilities
- Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email email@example.com.
- Equality and Diversity
- Information, Advice and Guidance
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Principles of Customer Service
- Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
- Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- College ‘Count Me In’ social platform
- Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
- Employee benefit platform
- Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
- Free onsite parking
How to apply:
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to firstname.lastname@example.org by 09:00 on 19 March 2024.
The selection process will take place on 27 March 2024 at our Crewe campus.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
- A multi-purpose sports hall;
- Climbing wall;
- Fitness gym;
- TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
- Mock aircraft cabin;
- Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
- Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
- Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
- New Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024).
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought. | <urn:uuid:8af48079-cc80-42f8-8cb0-81ac4c8b7567> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ccsw.ac.uk/vacancies/mis-data-administrator-2/ | 2024-04-22T22:15:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.927869 | 1,041 |
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Why Century Insulation Stands Out as the Top Insulation Company in Vadnais Heights
When it comes to insulating your home or business in Vadnais Heights, there’s one name that stands out above the rest – Century Insulation. As the leading insulation company in Vadnais Heights, Century Insulation has been serving the community with top-quality insulation services for years. In this blog, we will explore why Century Insulation is the go-to choice for all your insulation needs in the Vadnais Heights area, backed by their expertise, dedication, and customer-centric approach.
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We are thrilled to announce the results of our 2020 Poetry Contest, chosen by Lori Desrosiers. Here’s her statement and the list of winners:
LORI DESROSIERS: First, I want to say that I had a terrible time deciding on which of the three top poems to rank for which prize. To me all three poems were extremely strong, and all deserved a first place win. Congratulations to everyone and thank you for entrusting Common Ground and me with your work!
1st Prize ($500) “Table of Contents”: Cassandra Rockwood-Rice
“Table of Contents” is a poem about survival and bearing witness. It is also about what it means to write about abuse and struggle. The voice in the poem speaks to the rebuilding of a life through writing about trauma, and also about how in the life of a survivor there are frequent replays of that trauma through micro-aggressions perpetrated by those who have not had the same experience. It raises some great questions through the use of anaphora/ the repetition of words down the lines, in this case “how.” The lines are crafted to cascade down the page and bring the reader both a visceral and metacognitive experience, coming back around in a circle to the table: the table of childhood, the table of memory. The table of contents questions itself, how to make this book make sense, and brings the reader back around through rejection to the final table of reckoning in “the light of day.”
2nd Prize ($200) “When I Say I Have Known Black Boys”: Darius Simpson
Darius Simpson’s “When I Say I Have Known Black Boys Like You” is a poem from a powerful voice that needs to be heeded today, especially in the light of the last how many years of struggle to stop white people in authority from dehumanizing Black youth. It is also superbly crafted, using slashes to take the place of white space and this is both effective and symbolic. The use of space in the line “then he got / / and came back a whole letter grade shorter” is surprising and deeply important. The word that came to my mind was “disappeared” although it could mean “suspended” in the sense of taken out of life and time. This is a visual poem, where the reader sees the friendships of the young men and the violence surrounding them, as well as the concern expressed by the voice in the poem, who is older now and looking back, and the last stanza seems to be speaking to a young man of today, trying to show him the danger he is in. Finally, I want to thank Darius for this poem and end with another line from it that stays with me… “boy loud / cuz he need a hug / or a meal / or an open hand / on his shoulder / not a muzzle / not another brick / layered dismissal”
3rd Prize ($100) “Wedding Dress”: Adrienne Christian
“Wedding Dress” is an extraordinary poem about a dysfunctional family, yet despite recounting the terrible behavior of these people (including the narrator!), the poet maintains a sense of humor throughout. This kindles in the reader a sense of pathos along with perhaps a bit of a morbid fascination. The language is surprising and very believable. It sustained the story, and held this reader to the page in anticipation of what might come next.
HONORABLE MENTIONS (in no particular order)
“Stay” : Arien Reed
“Yardsale” : Karen Mandell
“the easier way to deconstruct a monroe (by waveform? or otherwise?)”:
Tobi-Hope Jieun Park
“Working the Child At Risk Hotline” : Pamela Gemme
“Octavia” : Michael Baldwin
“Mi Casa Es Tu Casa” : Alfredo Antonio Arevalo
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this is Dani again, just a couple of days after my second race of the season, which turned out to be a very special one for me once again. I was able to defend my title at Challenge Heilbronn last Sunday and complete the triple as I won this race in 2017, 2018 and – just recently – 2019.
Challenge Heilbronn is a beautiful race, very spectator friendly – swimming in the Neckar, followed by a very hilly and challenging bike course and a three-loop run along the river and in the middle of the city – “Mitten in der Stadt”.
I wanted to give everything I have to fight for the triple. I knew I was in good shape, but I wasn’t entirely sure about my running performance, as I had struggled with a calf injury that forced me to interrupt my run training for some weeks. I also knew that it would be very difficult to beat my teammate Laura Philipp on a half distance. On the other hand, I was aware of my previous performances and memories that I’ve had at Challenge Heilbronn, which gave me confidence about going into race day.
Hectic and cold start…
Race morning started very hectic. While checking in my bike I realized a cut in my tire, which didn’t look too trustworthy and we decided to change it, even though running out of time… Luckily, I had my husband and a mechanic from my bike partner Canyon around to do it for me. You might know that feeling… being forced to do last-minute changes is not really a great start into race day… However, we managed to get everything sorted in time and I was ready to start the race in – probably the coldest swim I have ever encountered in my career.
I exited the water in the first chase pack after 28:34 and got on the bike, which turned out to be very fast right from the beginning. Laura Philipp pushed really hard and I didn’t want to let the gap open too much. I lost about 100 seconds on her in the first half of the bike, but managed to make up some time in the second part and got into T2 about 70 seconds back on the leader.
Then, suddenly at the first turning point of the run, it was me leading the race, as Laura was struggling with an injury and had to pull out of the race – get well soon, Laura!
I managed to cross the finish line about ten minutes before the second lady and won my third title at Heilbronn, as well as the title “German Half Distance Champion 2019”.
The spectators along the course were great as always and made it way easier for me to keep going. Like in the last years, Challenge Heilbronn was a perfectly organized and totally great race – I am looking forward to next year, already. 🙂
„Super happy with my performance! “
One way to look at a race is the result and as a professional athlete you rely on positions and rankings. Another way to evaluate race day is your individual performance. This way, you don’t depend on other people, who are in the race and you can judge about your performance by your individual effort, which in my opinion is what matters the most!
Regardless of the result, I am super happy with my performance on Sunday. I am glad that my fitness was better than it was in my season opener in Salou at the beginning of April and that it is going into the right direction, which makes me confident about the coming weeks.
Next stop: The Championship
I am really looking forward to my next adventure: The Championship at Challenge Samorin.
From what I’ve heard of fellow athletes and seen in the race coverage, the race seems to be perfectly organized and exciting, as well. Not to mention the stacked field of athletes that I will be racing against. There’s no doubt about it: The Championship will be another big challenge for me and a new event that I am privileged to experience.
I hope you’ve all had a good start into the season and your preparations for the big races are in full swing.
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Numerous clubs are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, including Manchester United. The Red Devils are expected to compete with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in the fight to sign the England international during the summer window. With rumours about Cavani moving out of England after a year, Ole should be thinking of a full-time replacement putting the striker issues away, for about 5 years (or more!)
On a personal level, the 27-year-old has had another outstanding season in North London, scoring goals at will as the centrepiece of the Spurs offensive. Kane has appeared in 44 games for the Spurs this season, scoring 31 goals and assisting 16 times in all competitions. In this Premier League season, the London-born striker has averaged 0.6 tackles, 1.2 clearances, 3.9 shots, 1.3 key passes, and 1.2 dribbles per game for his side.
Kane's deal at Tottenham Hotspur runs till the summer of 2024, so the club has no real need to sell him. That being said, if the North London giants fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, keeping track of the player much beyond summer would be difficult.
How can he help Manchester United?
Kane is a deadly finisher within the penalty box, which describes why he can score goals at that high pace at the highest level. He's still not afraid to set up his teammates in the offensive third if they're in a better position. During his long career with Tottenham, the 53-time England international has established an almost telepathic understanding with Heung-min Son and has established his quality as a true leader. However, for a player of Kane's calibre, the lack of trophies in his cabinet is shocking, and it could cause him to leave North London in chase of excellence at the highest level.
Kane has already won the Premier League Golden Boot twice and still has a lot of football left within him. As a result, he would be a dream choice for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, even though Man United may have to spend a lot of money to get him this off-season. This investment could propel the Red Devils to challenge the Premier League and European greatness in the years to come. With Edinson Cavani rumoured to leave the Carrington ground this coming summer, an investment in Harry Kane might be the way to go with Anthony Martial also not being proper at his game this season.
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Bulmers Light is encouraging consumers to look to the lighter side of life with its new ‘Floaty Little Devils’ campaign, which will run for six weeks across TV, out of home, digital, PR, radio, social and in-trade activity.
The campaign aims to highlight the brand’s low calorie and taste credentials while bringing Bulmers Light’s ‘unique sense of humour’ to life.
Kicking off the campaign is a new TV commercial, led by creative agency Goosebump in collaboration with Pull the Trigger Productions, which premiered during coverage of Ireland’s Six Nations clash against France.
The commercial, which sees the Bulmers Light team harvesting the special floating apples, ‘personifies the brand’s unique tone of voice, connecting with Irish consumers who are looking for a lower calorie option without compromising on taste or personality.’
Bulmers With A Light Twist
“We asked Goosebump for a way to talk about Bulmers Light that communicated its surprisingly low-calorie content,” said Karl Donnelly, marketing director, Bulmers Ireland.
"However, we also wanted the idea to express the fact that a pint or bottle of Bulmers Light is in every way, a proper Bulmers.
“Floaty Little Devils delivers all the key elements of the Bulmers brand story but does it with a light twist, a twist that is fun and engaging.”
The 360° campaign will also see the brand create a custom-made interactive game as part of a media partnership. The game will be task users with catching Bulmers Light’s floaty little apples to be in with a chance of winning a variety of prizes, including 'an exciting zero gravity experience.'
In addition to the extensive media plan, trade activity will also see the brand’s first trial of Bulmers Light Draught across 40 trade accounts nationwide from March, as well as in-store activity, including competitions at the point of purchase, campaign specific point of sale, and full window wraps and displays in targeted stores. | <urn:uuid:04441d4b-7af8-4daa-a99a-61879c021540> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.checkout.ie/drinks/bulmers-light-marketing-hits-new-heights-164094 | 2024-04-22T23:24:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.940906 | 428 |
Keeping Your Massage Chair In Good
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As a massage therapist, you are offered in to work each day, see your clients, these feel better and return home. You feel a sensation of satisfaction, knowing you made someone feel better and much happier. A lot more good.
Many men avoid getting a massage as they are worried that they’re going to be embarrassed when they get more durable. Arousal is perfectly normal even in non-sexual, Swedish massage. This is because the soothing sensations administered to any area belonging to the body will be able to activate the parasympathetic nerves inside the body and cause an hard-on. Your massage therapist (male or female) is well aware of this might generally overlook it. Wearing a bikini brief might be one method help provide more support if you’re still concerned.
Prepare your oils now you can consulted as part of your client. Personally, I love the a feeling of warm greases. This is easily done by any jug of hot water and putting your oil bottle into it, or improvise having a bowl of oil. I additionally wouldn’t use microwaves to heat the oil as they modify the cell structure & the oil doesn’t heat evenly which can cause can damage. Keep it simple and if you like, such as a few drops of an indispensable oil to the base important. I prefer Olive Oil as a base for its texture, the cold pressed less synthesised component therefore especially love its monetary value Thai massage !
Massaging any specific kind helps with tightening and improving any style of weak muscles planet body. Usually a successful system for improving the immunity system as natural defense system of entire body gets highly stimulated due to regular massaging.
User friendly interface – With the advancing technology, nowadays might made with advanced interface features. Though they are created to look to good, a lot of are hard to understand. This makes it a pain for pc users. Make sure that you find one that contains an easy to own interface, so its possible to relax without the hassle of looking to understand the reasons of the massage massage chair.
1) Select a massage center one creates a simple and rustic surroundings. Its furniture is made from strong wood. Area and massage area are decorated with soft silk linens. Also, the room should smell good like a massage oil or lemon grass.
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Understanding these concepts and their real-world applications provides a practical foundation for designing user-friendly products, interfaces, and systems. Download PDF Feedback and Mapping Feedback is the instant signal a user…
In the digital realm, where information is as vast as oceans and user attention as fleeting as the wind, the architecture that underpins our online experiences holds the power to connect or divide, to clarify or confuse. It’s not merely about building websites or apps but about crafting spaces where information flows, where every element serves a purpose, and where users can navigate with intuition as their guide. This exploration is not just technical—it’s almost philosophical, delving into how we perceive, process, and prioritize the digital world around us. Join me as we explore, one principle at a time, the invisible frameworks and silent guidelines that shape our digital environments, uncovering the layers that construct our online universe.
The Principle of Object
In Information Architecture (IA), the Principle of Object is pivotal. It involves viewing every article, video, image, or document on your website as a unique “object.” Each content type has specific attributes, including a title, description, and metadata. This approach ensures that each form of content serves a distinct purpose and aligns perfectly with the overarching structure of your site.
Breaking It Down: Imagine you’ve got a bunch of books scattered all over your table. In IA, treating information as distinct objects means that each content on a website is like a book. Each book (or content piece) has unique details: a title, an author, a genre – these are like the book’s attributes. Applying this “Principle of Object” to a website is like seeing each piece of content as its book with a specific set of characteristics and a distinct purpose.
Applying the Principle of Object means ensuring that every piece of content on a website or in a digital system is defined and categorized accurately. This work involves thoughtful content creation, categorization, and tagging. Each “object” or content should be easily identifiable, understandable, and findable. It should be clear what each content object is, what it’s for, and how it relates to other content.
The Principle of Choice
The “Principle of Choice” in Information Architecture (IA) refers to empowering users with the ability to make informed decisions within a digital environment. This principle is based on the understanding that users should have control over their interactions with content and tools
Breaking It Down: Imagine you are in a restaurant with a menu. Just as you choose your meal from a variety of options based on your preferences, needs, and the information provided, in IA, the Principle of Choice involves giving users a clear and concise array of options from which they can select. This includes navigating a website, interacting with a digital system, or accessing information. By presenting choices in a clear, understandable, and accessible manner, users can navigate and interact with the content effectively.
For example, when designing a website, applying this principle means organizing content in a way that users can easily find what they are looking for, offering filters to narrow down choices, and providing comparisons or recommendations to help users make informed decisions. It’s about creating an environment where choices are presented in a balanced manner, without overwhelming the user or influencing them unduly.
The Principle of Disclosure
The “Principle of Disclosure” in Information Architecture (IA) refers to revealing information progressively to guide users through an interface and help them understand what to expect as they move forward. This principle emphasizes the importance of managing the user’s cognitive load by not overwhelming them with too much information at once but instead providing just enough context to make informed decisions and take the next steps.
Breaking It Down: Imagine walking through a museum with signs leading you from one exhibit to the next. Each sign provides a snippet of information, enough to pique your interest and guide you on where to go next without overwhelming you with details. In IA, applying the Principle of Disclosure works similarly. Websites or digital systems should offer users the right amount of information at the right time. Initial interactions might show general overviews or summaries, and more detailed information is revealed as users delve deeper or show interest in specific topics.
Applying the Principle of Disclosure involves designing information systems that unveil content in layers, based on user actions or needs. It starts with providing an overview or introduction that sets the context. Then, as users navigate further, they encounter more detailed information appropriate to their level of engagement or the tasks they are performing.
For instance, a service website might initially present users with general service categories. Once a category is selected, the site can reveal subcategories or specific services. Detailed descriptions, prices, and options can be shown only when the user signals interest in a specific service. This approach prevents users from feeling overwhelmed by choices and information, making the digital experience more comfortable and manageable.
In practice, applying the Principle of Disclosure can involve techniques such as collapsible menus, “read more” links, tooltips, and guided tours. It’s all about pacing the information flow to match the user’s curiosity and need for information, leading to a more intuitive and user-friendly interface.
The Principle of Exemplar
The “Principle of Exemplar” in Information Architecture (IA) focuses on using representative examples or ‘exemplars’ to illustrate categories, concepts, or processes within a digital system or website. This principle helps users understand abstract or complex information by relating it to something familiar or concrete.
Breaking It Down: Imagine you’re learning about different types of fruit. Instead of just reading descriptions, you see pictures and names of exemplar fruits like an apple, a banana, and a cherry. Each serves as a typical example of various fruit categories. In the context of IA, the Principle of Exemplar involves using specific instances or examples to help users grasp broader concepts or navigate through categories of information. For instance, in a digital product catalog, showing sample products as exemplars for each category helps users understand what kinds of products fall under each category without needing to browse through the entire range.
Applying the Principle of Exemplar involves selecting representative examples that are easily recognizable and relatable to the target audience. These should be chosen carefully to ensure they embody the characteristics of the category or concept they represent. In practice, this could mean showcasing typical use cases, popular items, or common questions as entry points into larger sets of information or products.
Implementing the Principle of Exemplar effectively requires an understanding of the user’s context, expectations, and familiarity with the subject matter. By presenting information through well-chosen examples, websites and digital systems can enhance user understanding, improve navigation, and facilitate a more engaging and intuitive user experience.
The Principle of Front Door
The “Principle of Front Door” in Information Architecture (IA) refers to the concept that users should be provided with a clear, welcoming, and intuitive starting point, or “front door,” from which they can begin their journey through a website or digital platform. This principle acknowledges that users may enter a digital environment from various entry points and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that each of these points serves as an effective introduction to the site.
Breaking It Down: Imagine visiting a large department store with multiple entrances. Each entrance should provide clear information, directing you to different sections and offering an overview of what you can find inside. Similarly, in IA, the Principle of Front Door suggests that whether users land on a homepage, a product page, or an article, they should easily understand where they are, what they can do there, and how they can navigate to other parts of the site. Each entry point should be designed with the same care and attention to detail as the main entrance, ensuring a coherent and guiding experience from the start.
Applying the Principle of Front Door means ensuring that every potential entry page to a website is informative and user-friendly. This involves:
Clarity: Each page should make it clear to the user where they are within the site’s structure. This can be achieved through clear headings, breadcrumb navigation, and a consistent design language.
Orientation: Users should quickly understand what the site or page is about and what it offers. A succinct value proposition or introductory text can help provide this context.
Navigation: Users should have access to intuitive navigation tools from any point of entry. This includes clear menus, search functions, and links to related or popular content.
Engagement: Encourage further interaction by highlighting popular products, new content, or other calls to action that guide users deeper into the site.
For example, if a user lands on a blog post from a search engine, the page should include the blog’s name and logo, a short description of the blog or its purpose, links to the main categories or the home page, and possibly a list of related posts or popular articles.
In practice, implementing the Principle of Front Door requires thorough testing and analysis of user behavior to understand the different pathways users take to enter and navigate the site. By designing each page as though it is a main entrance, websites can ensure a welcoming and navigable experience for all users, regardless of how they arrive.
The Principle of Multiple Classification
The “Principle of Multiple Classification” in Information Architecture (IA) refers to the concept that information should be organized in multiple ways to accommodate different users’ perspectives and needs. This principle recognizes that people think and search for information differently, and a single organizational scheme may not serve all users effectively. Here’s how you can explain this principle:
Breaking It Down: Imagine a library that sorts its books by genre, author, and publication date simultaneously. Visitors can find a book by looking under their preferred category, whether they remember the author’s name, prefer a specific genre, or seek the newest releases. In IA, applying the Principle of Multiple Classification is similar. It means providing different pathways or categorization systems for users to find information, products, or services on a digital platform. This could involve sorting content by topic, type, popularity, alphabetical order, or other relevant criteria.
Applying the Principle of Multiple Classification means designing digital environments that offer various ways to browse and locate information. This can be implemented through:
Faceted Search: Allowing users to refine search results or lists of items based on different attributes like size, color, price, or user ratings.
Categorization: Offering multiple taxonomy systems, such as thematic, chronological, geographical, or by audience type, to help users navigate the content according to their preference.
Tagging: Using tags to label content with multiple relevant keywords, enabling users to discover related content through different conceptual routes.
User Customization: Enabling users to personalize how they view and organize information, such as custom dashboards or bookmarking systems.
For instance, an e-commerce site might allow users to find products by browsing categories like “Men’s Clothing” or “Outdoor Gear,” using a search bar, checking “New Arrivals,” or selecting items based on color, size, or brand. This approach ensures that whether users know exactly what they want or are just browsing, they can navigate the site in a way that suits their needs.
Implementing the Principle of Multiple Classification effectively requires a deep understanding of the target audience and how they interact with the site or system. It involves ongoing testing and refinement to ensure that all classification methods remain intuitive and helpful to the users. By acknowledging the diverse ways users search for and process information, designers can create more inclusive, user-friendly environments.
The Principle of Focused Navigation
The “Principle of Focused Navigation” in Information Architecture (IA) emphasizes the importance of providing a clear, straightforward path for users to follow when navigating a website or digital platform. This principle is about reducing confusion and cognitive load by streamlining navigation options and focusing user attention on the most important or common tasks. Here’s how you might explain and apply this principle:
Breaking It Down: Imagine you’re driving to a specific destination, and the road signs only show directions for your final destination and important landmarks along the way, rather than cluttering the landscape with signs for every possible location. In IA, the Principle of Focused Navigation is similar. It suggests that websites should guide users towards their objectives with clear, concise, and relevant navigation choices. This means minimizing unnecessary or redundant options and emphasizing pathways that align with the primary goals of the users and the site.
Applying the Principle of Focused Navigation involves several key strategies:
Prioritize Content: Identify the most important or frequently accessed areas of your site and make these sections easy to find and access. This could mean placing them prominently in the main navigation menu or creating direct links from the homepage.
Simplify Menus: Avoid overwhelming users with too many choices by keeping navigation menus simple and organized. A well-structured menu with a logical hierarchy can help users find what they need without feeling overwhelmed.
Clear Labels: Use clear, descriptive labels for navigation links. Users should be able to predict what they will find on a page before they click on a link.
Consistent Layout: Maintain a consistent layout and navigation structure across the site. Consistency helps users learn the navigation scheme and use it more effectively.
Visual Cues: Use visual cues like buttons, icons, or color coding to highlight important navigation elements or indicate which section of the site the user is currently viewing.
Limit Options: Apply the “less is more” approach to navigation. Too many options can lead to decision fatigue and make it harder for users to choose their path. Instead, focus on the essentials to guide users naturally toward their desired content or action.
For example, an online store might have a focused navigation menu that includes categories like “Men,” “Women,” “Kids,” “Sale,” and “New Arrivals,” with a search bar prominently displayed. This setup helps users quickly find the general section they’re interested in while allowing them to search for specific items.
By implementing the Principle of Focused Navigation, websites and digital platforms can create a more efficient and user-friendly experience, helping users find what they need without unnecessary distraction or confusion. This approach leads to better user satisfaction and can improve the overall effectiveness of the site.
The Principle of Growth
The “Principle of Growth” in Information Architecture (IA) refers to the idea that digital environments, such as websites or applications, should be designed to accommodate future expansion and evolution. This principle recognizes that content, user needs, and business goals change over time, and a well-designed system should be able to adapt to these changes without requiring a complete overhaul. Here’s how you might explain and apply this principle:
Breaking It Down: Imagine a city planning its infrastructure. While it’s currently small, the planners know it will grow, so they design roads, utilities, and public spaces to accommodate future developments. In IA, the Principle of Growth operates similarly. When designing a website or digital platform, it’s crucial to anticipate the future needs and scalability of the site. This means creating a flexible structure that can handle additional content, features, or user traffic without becoming cluttered, confusing, or slow.
Applying the Principle of Growth involves several considerations:
Modular Design: Create a system where components, such as navigation elements, content blocks, or features, can be added or removed without disrupting the overall design. This modularity allows for easier updates and expansions.
Scalable Architecture: Ensure that the underlying architecture of the site, including databases and server infrastructure, can handle increased loads and data as the site grows.
Content Management: Implement a content management system (CMS) that allows for easy updates and additions. The CMS should be user-friendly and adaptable to changing content needs.
Future-Proofing: Use current standards and technologies that are widely supported and updated. Avoid proprietary systems that may limit future growth or compatibility.
Feedback Mechanisms: Incorporate ways to gather and analyze user feedback, which can guide future enhancements and ensure that the site continues to meet user needs.
Adaptive UI/UX: Design interfaces that can adapt to different types of content, user devices, and interaction modes. Responsive design is a key part of this, ensuring that the site works well on a wide range of screen sizes and devices.
For example, a startup might launch a website with a limited number of products and services but plans to expand its offerings over time. By using a modular design approach, the startup can add new product categories or services as they become available without needing to redesign the entire site. Additionally, by choosing a scalable hosting solution, the startup can accommodate increasing traffic as its business grows.
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Fashion in Chiang Mai has evolved from a distinctive cultural heritage into modern city couture. This contemporary style owes its allure to an endowment of elegance from the artful textiles of the past. Most prominent in the 19th century, the Lanna textile industry was a thriving force that made a statement about the individuality of northern Thailand and its traditions.
Today, fashion in Chiang Mai continues to exhibit the intricate designs and bold juxtapositions that brought it past acclaim, with a modern leaning toward the avant-garde. Fashionable northern roots have given way to modern Lanna chic. Nimmanhaemin Road, the eclectic epicentre of creative Chiang Mai, boasts designers that are both original and distinctive with artistry that speaks for what the city has become.
Walking into Dollhouse automatically brings cupcakes and sweet effeminate confections to mind. From the dainty floral wallpaper to the old English style furnishings, the store evokes the idea of girly sweetness. Dollhouse owner, Suchala ‘Yam’ J. is a self taught auteur of fashions that emphasise a vintage English look with touches of modern French couture.
The store has a style all its own and speaks to the identity that her clients crave. Yam aims “to focus this style and to be different from other shops so we can jump out of the market.” Her intention is to be a one stop shop to find outfits for parties and special events. The delicate and charming frocks can be easily paired with coordinating accessories like shoes, jewellery and bags available at the store.
“The smiling faces of the clients” is all the reassurance Yam needs to continue making the ethereal designs that set Dollhouse apart. Still, she is careful to note how her personal style differs from the image she has created for the store. She has recently opened a new boutique close to Dollhouse that directly departs from the pink and pretty theme into what Yam calls “my own style of black white and grey; stuff I want to wear every day.” Her new shop called Every caters to clients who are looking for modern ready-to-wear fashions that are made for the “elegant working woman.”
Nimman Promenade, Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 4
053 221 028, 081 993 8875
For Warin ‘Icy’ Inthayot, owner and designer of Backstage, fashion has long been an obsession. As a teenager he practised arts and crafts and relished costume making each Halloween. Gradually, that interest gravitated toward what women like to wear and how style is made individual. The culmination of this is the Backstage label; a modern and innovative concept line that illustrates an attention to detail that is reflected in the environment of the store itself.
Icy describes the Backstage experience as “what you get in a fashion show; then you take it home to make the world your runway.” The gorgeously crafted pieces include billowy dresses, structured blouses and accessories that hint at contemporary romance.
In addition to custom design and the Backstage label, Icy also teaches apparel design in a small but well appointed studio behind the store. He describes the development of his label and subsequent services as “the dream of every student when they finish training”, though this first year of business has been difficult. Still, Icy is quite content with his current situation noting, “I work hard every day. Making women look beautiful, this is my job.” The growing confidence of the new generation of fashion lovers in Chiang Mai inspires him to continue to create his stand-out designs.
204/2 Wulai Road
081 249 7084
Formerly an advertising executive and filmmaker in Bangkok, Nujcha ‘Gift’ Kraipruan of Thara opened her boutique in Nimmanhaemin Promenade last fall. The connection between film and fashion, and a desire to “make stylish clothes for stylish people” drew her into this new venture. She conceptualises complete looks using the clothing and accessories offered at her store. An obsessive hoarder of fashion magazines, Gift looks to the world of design and her travels to Vietnam, Indonesia and elsewhere for inspiration.
She was raised in a fashion conscious environment and credits her mother with being the pioneer of her artistic intentions saying, “I grew up seeing this, it’s in my genes.”
Nothing in Thara is ordinary; the designs are exclusive but still accessible in a way that redefines even the basic t-shirt. The clothing is intricate, unpredictable and always well made. In order for the boutique to be successful in the slowing economic climate, she knows that “a design has to be special, not something you can buy just anywhere.” Her customers buy from Thara because they know they will find one-of-a-kind pieces along with suggestions and advice tailored to their needs.
Gift plans to stick to the small boutique concept that defines Thara, saying, “My strength is customer relations. I want to take good care of my customers and if I make it bigger, I can’t.”
14 Nimman Promenade, Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 4
053 289 235, 089 668 4932
Chabaa features a broad range of bohemian hippie chic styles that fall outside the realm of predictability. They are a fresh and flattering take on an always fashionable style. Store manager Yui, resists calling the clothes fashionable saying, “our products aren’t trendy; you can wear them all the time.” Chabaa was created and designed by Yui’s sister, whom the shop is eponymously named after. An avid traveller, Chabaa is inspired by her travels and love of Mexican, Indian and Tibetan cultures.
All of the clothing is handmade, with even a basic blouse taking up to two days to complete and a team of 50 manufacturing sewers for stock upkeep. Shirts, the bestseller in the line, feature blanket stitched edges and uniquely embroidered materials that give the pieces a dramatic edge.
Yui explains that the mostly Thai clientele come for “comfortable clothing they can wear anywhere”, though the store has a varied audience being on Nimmanhaemin. The possibility of opening a store in Bangkok is the latest idea to come out of Chabaa, though both Yui and her sister are closely watching the economic forecast to decide on the opening. If their success at the current store is any indication, a Bangkok location will be an easily won feat.
14/32 Nimman Promenade, Nimmanahaemin Road
053 221 824, 081 0403 222
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Rattanaphol ‘Yo’ Taja began his career in design as an architect but quickly branched out into other forms of creative expression. His label is an experimental and eclectic blend of traditional Lanna style and progressive fashion. The designs showcase structured silhouettes that play with proportion and colour. He draws on his architectural roots as basis for his designs along with the seasonal development of themes.
Yo finds his men’s wear line easier to market than his women’s wear collection having observed that “women think too much, men are far more easy” when deciding to buy. He recently travelled to Sri Lanka and began to take interest in how the fashions of Sri Lanka and other Indian countries have influenced Lanna style throughout history. His latest collection combines elements of his interpretation of Sri Lankan fashion mixed with his modernised version of the Lanna aesthetic.
Yo’s love of “the ancient, the earth and the spiritual” serve as a basis for his inspiration, as does the recognition he has won for his work. In 2006 he was voted Northern Designer of the Year along with being ranked number one out of 40 fashion designers by the Department of Export Promotion earlier this year. He would love to open another shop, but like most business owners of late says, “I am thinking about the economy and what it will take.”
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We wanted you to be the first to know that the City of International Falls has a new online payment provider. Xpress Bill Pay is the premier local government and service district payment provider.
The switch was made to provide you with many new and enhanced features like full bill presentation, paperless billing, billing history, auto pay, stored payment info, email notifications, and many more.
You will need to visit the site to establish an account. If you had recurring payments (Auto Pay) setup with the City’s previous provider, you will need to re-establish the Auto Pay with Xpress Bill Pay.
We know you will love the new features. Below is a First Time Users’ Manual with instructions for setting up your new Xpress Bill Pay account and making a payment. If you have any questions you can reach Xpress Bill Pay via email at email@example.com or via telephone at 800-766-2350. | <urn:uuid:7708499c-00e4-406b-aae0-4e20e6556ef4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.ci.international-falls.mn.us/2018/11/06/new-water-billing-online-payment-provider/ | 2024-04-22T22:11:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.941302 | 193 |
Healthcare is changing fast and needs quick, reliable ways to move things from point A to point B. That’s where pickup and drop-off medical couriers come into play. They’re the unsung heroes who speedily deliver medical supplies, medications, and equipment right where and when needed. These couriers are crucial to the healthcare industry by tackling transportation headaches and helping doctors and nurses provide top-notch care. Want to know how they do it and why they’re so crucial? Read on to discover the impacts of these delivery pros and what to think about when picking one for your medical team.
The last-mile health delivery concept revolves around filling gaps in healthcare infrastructure by delivering necessary services right to patients’ homes and communities, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Key among these services is the swift and precise distribution of medical supplies, professional handling of delicate specimens, and crucial health equipment. Last-mile health delivery professionals understand and respect the significance of this role.
Their commitment to providing reliable and efficient transport solutions ensures efficient medical provision across communities, sustaining the health systems that depend on them. Whether dealing with the day delivery of routine medication for vet clinics or expedited shipment for blood centers, delivery specialists’ extensive reach and adaptive solutions play a vital role in expanding healthcare access.
Think of the last mile health delivery system as the final step of the healthcare supply process that safeguards medication, equipment, and professionals to reach the end-users promptly and preferably at their homes. Yet, while “last mile” implies a short distance, this is rarely true. The last mile can be a long, challenging path, especially in remote areas.
Specialized drop-off medical couriers take a dynamic approach to these challenges. Using advanced tracking systems, they ensure every critical package receives real-time monitoring throughout its journey. The focus on personalized service provides all clients, from individuals to state health systems, with tailor-made transport solutions that meet their unique needs.
Transport issues can devastate the quality of care provided by health organizations. For example, a delay in the delivery of medicines or equipment can deny patients much-needed attention at the right time. Moreover, improper handling of delicate specimens or supplies could ruin their efficacy, risking patient wellness and life.
Couriers dedicated to professional, compliant, and speedy services focus on mitigating these challenges. From ensuring prompt deliveries to handling each medical package with the utmost care, last-mile health delivery experts anticipate and manage potential issues to protect care quality.
While there are a variety of delivery challenges, a reliable drop-off medical courier like City Express can mitigate many of these issues, providing peace of mind and safeguarding the quality of care provided. Below are 10 significant obstacles and how we tackle them:
A reliable courier understands that every delay can negatively impact a patient’s health. City Express specializes in time-sensitive deliveries, ensuring all packages are delivered promptly and safely. Furthermore, our stat and same-day delivery services are available round the clock to accommodate emergencies.
Certain medical supplies, specimens, and medications require strict cold-chain management to maintain their stability. City Express offers specialized cold chain logistics solutions, ensuring these products are kept at the ideal temperatures during transit.
Medication and pharmaceuticals usually require special handling during transport. Our couriers are trained to handle such sensitive cargo, ensuring that all medicines maintain their efficacy from pick up to drop off.
Delays in lab supply drop-offs can result in significant setbacks in diagnostics and treatment plans. We offer express services for lab supplies to ensure that critical activities in medical labs are not interrupted.
Transporting biological materials such as organs and blood for transplants is one of the most time-sensitive and critical areas within the healthcare industry. City Express’s drop-off medical couriers have streamlined procedures and swift services, ensuring these sensitive biological products reach their destination quickly.
We understand that the timely delivery of medical equipment can make all the difference during an emergency. Therefore, we provide immediate pickup and drop services for medical equipment, ensuring their swift delivery to the site of need.
Non-compliance with healthcare transport regulations can result in significant legal challenges and compromise safety. City Express’s courier teams are well-versed in industry-specific rules and adhere strictly to these standards, ensuring full compliance during all deliveries.
Explore City Express’s medical specimen and supply delivery services to see how we can advance your operations.
Speed is of the essence in clinical trials where delays can affect trial results and, subsequently, patient care. We offer expedited services for clinical trial transport, ensuring that all materials arrive promptly to preserve the integrity of trial results.
Managing a hospital supply chain can be challenging, primarily due to the variety and critical nature of the supplies needed. As a reliable drop-off medical courier, we coordinate closely with hospitals to keep their supply chains streamlined and practical, ensuring they can focus on their primary care duties.
Prescription medications need to get to their end users promptly and securely. We offer reliable last-mile solutions, delivering these medications directly to patients and pharmacies to ensure consistent and uninterrupted access to necessary medicines.
When healthcare providers like hospitals or vet clinics need a dependable medical courier, the stakes are incredibly high. With patients waiting, every second counts, and that’s why when it’s time to choose someone to handle the crucial last leg of delivery, experience, reliability, and expertise matter more than ever.
City Express stands out as the perfect pick for several key reasons:
City Express isn’t new to the game. With an over 20 year history in transporting sensitive medical supplies flawlessly, we know the ins and outs of healthcare deliveries, ensuring your items arrive on time and in perfect condition.
There’s no room for error when dealing with critical items like blood bank resources or pharmaceuticals. City Express maintains the highest standards of care, abiding by all regulations to protect your products and patients.
In modern healthcare delivery, staying connected is critical. City Express comes equipped with the latest tech for real-time tracking and communication, giving you peace of mind and the ability to pivot quickly when every moment matters.
City Express takes pride in its track record of on-time deliveries, even in the face of unforeseen challenges. Their responsive service and willingness to accommodate urgent needs mean you can count on them when it’s most critical.
By choosing City Express, you’re selecting a drop-off medical courier that integrates effortlessly into your healthcare delivery system, minimizing disruption and maximizing patient care effectiveness. We don’t just deliver—we partner with you to ensure that the final hand-off to your organization is seamless, stress-free, cost-effective, and successful. Contact us today to request your free drop-off medical courier service quote. | <urn:uuid:79535a73-8db1-4261-a53d-5951c0669e6e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cityexpressinc.com/helpful-drop-off-medical-courier-solutions/ | 2024-04-22T23:15:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.931119 | 1,399 |
Do You Need to File a Gift Tax Return?
When you should file a gift tax return (IRS Form 709).
In 2024, you can gift $18,000 to anyone without incurring a gift tax. If you are married, you can double the gift to $36,000 per person. This is called the annual gift tax exclusion. But wait, there’s more. You can gift more than this and still not incur a gift tax.
How Much Can I Gift Without a Gift Tax?
The 2024 gift and estate tax exemption is $13,610,000. If the combined value of your lifetime gifts and your date of death estate is less than this, there will be no estate tax when you die.
The gift and estate tax exemption amount has changed significantly over the years. Click here to see the historic gift and estate tax exemption amounts.
Let’s say you want to gift $1,000,000 to your daughter in 2024. $18,000 would be covered by the annual gift tax exclusion. The remaining $982,000 would be covered by your gift and estate tax exemption. If you died in 2024, your remaining gift and estate tax exemption would be $12,628,000 ($13,610,000 - $982,000). If your estate value is less than $12,628,000, there will be no estate tax - even though you made a big gift to your daughter.
Under the current law, you can make significant gifts without a gift tax. You can use the annual estate tax exclusion of $18,000 per person, plus you can tap into the $13,610,000 gift and estate tax exemption.
How Much Can I Gift Before I Have to File a Gift Tax Return?
Generally, you don’t have to file a gift tax return (IRS Form 709) unless the value of your gift is more than the annual gift tax exclusion. If you gift your son $18,000, or up to $36,000 if you are married, you don’t have to file a gift tax return.
If you need to file a gift tax return, you must file it by April 15 of the year after you make the gift. The IRS will extend the deadline by six months if you request an extension before April 15.
Why Would Someone Not File a Gift Tax Return?
If, upon your death, your estate value will be less than the gift and estate tax exemption, then there will be no penalty for not filing the gift tax return. The IRS does not penalize you for failing to file a gift tax return unless you actually incurred a gift tax, then it will attach late payment fees. But if there is no tax, then there is no penalty.
Why Would Someone File a Gift Tax Return Even if No Tax is Owed?
When you file a gift tax return, like any IRS tax return, the IRS has three years to audit it. After three years, the statute of limitations runs out, and it cannot be audited.
If you gift a hard-to-value asset, such as unique real property, a privately owned business interest, a partnership interest, or artwork, or assets that could rapidly increase in value, such as shares in a start-up, you may want to file the gift tax return to make a record of the date of gift value. If your investment is worth $100,000 at the time of your gift, and three years later, it is worth $1,000,000, you want to establish the date of gift value and start the three-year statute of limitations so the IRS cannot question the value several years later.
Also, when you pass away, your spouse or children may need to file an estate tax return (IRS form 706). The estate tax return requires your accountant to state the value of any gifts you made that were greater in value than the annual gift exclusion. If you had already filed gift tax returns for those gifts, it will make it easier for your accountant to prepare the estate tax return.
Most people probably won’t have to file a gift tax return because the combined value of their gifts and their estate is well below the gift and estate tax exemption. But, if you make gifts of hard-to-value assets or assets you think will rapidly appreciate, talk to your accountant about whether you should file a gift tax return.
Another thing to consider is that the gift and estate tax exemption is subject to change. Although the current amount is well over $13 million and will likely approach $14 million in 2025, unless the tax law is changed, the gift and estate tax exemption is scheduled to drop to around $7 million in 2026. If your estate value is close to this amount or you are married, and you and your spouse’s estate is close to $14 million, you may need to discuss with your accountant and estate planning attorney whether you should make gifts before the law changes. | <urn:uuid:b5649d27-97bd-490f-b764-b867c82f6fd2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.clarkallison.com/blog/do-you-need-to-file-a-gift-tax-return | 2024-04-22T23:22:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.948637 | 1,028 |
Fast & Furious is a 2009 action-packed movie directed by Justin Lin and produced by Neal H. Moritz. This is the fourth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise. The movie's main cast includes Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and John Ortiz. The storyline is set in between the events of the second and third installments of the series.
The movie starts with a scene set in the Dominican Republic where Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, and his incredible crew are robbing fuel tankers. But their robbery plans get interrupted by the entrance of Brian O'Conner, played by Paul Walker, the former FBI agent who now works as a street racer.
After the event, Brian helps Dom escape the police, and in return, Dom offers him a business proposition which Brian agrees on. The two characters decide to partner up and take revenge on the real enemy.
As the story progresses, the audience gets introduced to many new characters who are part of the drug trafficking ring the protagonists are after. One of these characters, Letty Ortiz, played by Michelle Rodriguez, is an old flame of Dom, and her character is instrumental in the movie.
The movie takes us through the high-speed chase scenes, adrenaline-fueled races, and edge-of-the-seat action sequences, all of which are fan favorites and a trademark of the franchise. Additionally, the stunning locations where the movie was shot make the movie even more exciting to watch.
The audience witnesses the battle between the protagonist and antagonist with high levels of suspense, action, and drama. The movie explores themes like family, loyalty, and revenge, making it an engaging watch.
One highlight of the movie is the use of a wide range of impressive cars, from muscle cars to supercars. Each car goes through its own upgrades and modifications, making them more powerful and fast, as this is a crucial element in every Fast and the Furious movie.
The movie not only brought back the original cast of the franchise but gave the audience a glimpse into their past and how they became who they were. Vin Diesel once again delivers a solid performance as the tough and gritty Dominic Toretto, while Paul Walker plays the role of an undercover FBI agent well.
Michelle Rodriguez's Letty character, on the other hand, brings the film's softer side, balancing out the high testosterone levels of the movie's male cast. Jordana Brewster brings in the touch of love as she plays Mia Toretto, Dominic's sister, and Brian's love interest.
The film's music score and soundtrack are also noteworthy, with tracks like 'Boom' by Snoop Dogg and T-Pain and 'Blanco' by Pitbull featuring Pharrell, adding the perfect touch to the movie's high-octane action.
Overall, Fast & Furious is a must-watch for fans of the franchise or fans of action-packed movies in general. With an exciting plot, excellent performances, breathtaking car chases, and high energy levels, this movie does not disappoint.
Fast & Furious is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller movie released in 2009. It has a runtime of 107. Critics and viewers have rated it moderate reviews, with an IMDb score of 6.5. It also holds a MetaScore of 46.
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4th October 2023
Legal analysis by Małgorzata Kwiędacz-Palosz, Senior Fundamental Rights Lawyer
Case Cangi and Others v. Turkey (application no. 48173/18)
This article discusses a recent judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in a case concerning access to justice in environmental matters. Disappointingly, and as opposed to previous judgments, the Court failed to refer to the Aarhus Convention when assessing the “victim status” of the applicants, i.e. whether the applicants should be afforded standing to claim rights under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).
The applicants were members of an informal movement they had created (called ELELE) intending to study and assess the legal, social, and environmental implications of gold mines in the Aegean region. In their capacity, six applicants challenged the Ministry of Environment’s decision to approve an environmental impact assessment report concerning the exploitation and the operation of the Kışladağ-Uşak open-pit gold mine by a private developer.
During the administrative proceedings, the court-appointed experts assessed inter alia the impact on the environment and the adequacy of prevention measures proposed by the developer. The applicants objected when the court excluded their questions from the file given to the experts. The court dismissed their objections, and subsequent appeals were dismissed without specific reasoning. The Constitutional Court of Turkey only ruled on one of the six applications, due to the individual applicant’s proximity to the mine and found no violation of procedural guarantees under Article 8 ECHR.
Relying on Article 6 ECHR which guarantees the right to a fair trial, the applicants complained that their right to a fair hearing was violated on account of (i) the fact they were not allowed to put their questions to the experts (ii) non-communication of the expert opinions to them for comments and (iii) inadequate reasoning of the domestic courts to their objections to the conclusions of the experts. The ECtHR declared the application brought by the first four applicants as inadmissible as they were not personally affected by the mine's operations, as they had not lived in its vicinity.
The Court found the allegations brought by two other applicants to be admissible. It noted that the expert assessments were not general information or academic sources that could be considered as falling within public knowledge. The Court further found that the applicants did not have the opportunity to fully familiarize themselves with the evidence in the case file which the main experts had relied on, and therefore, found a violation of Article 6.
Surprisingly, in this case on access to justice in environmental matters, the Court did not refer to the Aarhus Convention. The mere fact that Turkey has not signed the Aarhus Convention and has not acceded to it did not prevent the Court from explicitly relying on it in other Turkish cases, for example in the landmark rulings Taşkın and Others or Okyay and Others. Usually, in its jurisprudence under so-called procedural rights, namely the above-mentioned Article 6 and Article 10 ECHR (the freedom of expression), the ECtHR relies on the Aarhus Convention, which is premised on the idea of environmental protection as a public good.
Consequently, the Court applied a very strict reading of Article 6 ECHR and declared the part of the application inadmissible as the mine’s operations had not directly and personally affected the first four applicants, neither individually nor as members of an informal environmental movement.
As far as the standing of individuals is concerned, this is contrary to earlier case law of the Court. For example in the judgment issued in Okyay, the applicants’ exposure to the risks posed by three thermal powerplants, when they lived around 250 kilometres away, was not a decisive factor for determining the applicability of Article 6.
Moreover, the Court did not address the potential standing of the applicants’ association. This is contrary to a series of earlier cases, in which the Court adopted a flexible approach to the issue of who holds civil rights under Article 6 of the Convention. The Court had held, for example, that environmental protection associations qualify for protection: if they seek recognition of specific rights and interests of their members, of particular rights to which they have a claim as legal persons, such as the right to take part in decisions regarding the environment, or when there was a sufficient link between the dispute and the right claimed by the local environmental protection association, in particular given the status of the association and its founders, and the fact that the aim it pursued was limited in space and in substance.
This failure to invoke the Aarhus Convention was even more unexpected as the Court has recently acknowledged its importance and in March 2023 the current President of the Court asked at the hearing in the case Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz and Others against Switzerland : ”Should we, in this specific context, either of environmental cases or of climate change, and given the vast majority of Council of Europe's States of parties to the Aarhus Convention, which gives specific rights to environmental associations, should we now, in 2023, review our existing case law in relation to the victim status of associations in such cases?”. We hope that this statement will encourage the Strasbourg judges to pay more heed to the Aarhus Convention in the future. | <urn:uuid:0b4b886d-0708-45ee-ba19-b2d3216f41ce> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.clientearth.org/latest/news/the-aarhus-convention-and-the-victim-status-before-the-european-court-of-human-rights/ | 2024-04-22T21:48:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.966472 | 1,111 |
The CLIMAS program evaluation model uses data collected from annual report templates and from periodic interviews with CLIMAS investigators. CLIMAS defines societal impacts as the ways that research, and the process of conducting research, influences the world beyond the academic realm. Societal impacts refer to the changes that research makes in the world, how, and for whom. We use the following five categories of impact:
- Instrumental applications – tangible changes to plans, decisions, practices, or policies
- Conceptual impacts – changes in people’s knowledge about or awareness of an issue
- Capacity building impacts – enhancing the skills, expertise, or resources of an organization or group of people
- Connectivity impacts – new or strengthened relationships, partnerships, or networks that endure after a project ends
- Socio-environmental impacts – changes to social and/or ecological systems that result from actions taken because of research
A key finding draws attention to the mutual learning that occurs in CLIMAS projects. While the intensity of relationships fluctuates over time—sometimes interactions are frequent and other times sporadic and informal—the connections built through repeated interactions are crucial: partners learn from CLIMAS researchers and CLIMAS researchers learn from their partners. Perhaps less tangible than instrumental outcomes like economic policies or operational decisions, connectivity outcomes lay the groundwork for societal and environmental change.
This evaluation framework has been refined for use in the current CLIMAS funding cycle (2018-2022). G. Owen and A. Meadow are adapting and applying this framework to the Arizona Institutes for Resilience, the research institute where CLIMAS is housed at the University of Arizona. They were named as 2020 Fellows in Advancing Research Impacts in Society to develop a guidebook for evaluating the societal impact of climate change research using examples from CLIMAS and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center projects. The guidebook was published in May 2021. Planning and Evaluating the Societal Impacts of Climate Change Research Project: A guidebook for natural and physical scientists looking to make a difference. | <urn:uuid:1f103531-0212-40a1-969f-d9d965995882> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.climas.arizona.edu/research/climas-project-and-program-evaluation | 2024-04-22T22:03:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.906803 | 414 |
The CEO of an IT and digital recruitment company has relocated his team to Northampton’s Vulcan Works, citing the workspace’s innovation and culture as the main reasons for the move. Darren Sharp, founder of S-SA Digital, has been in the industry for nearly 17 years and has attracted both well-known household names and emerging start-up companies as clients.
Darren discovered Vulcan Works through his involvement with Digital Northants, an initiative that celebrates the county’s innovation. S-SA Digital has been a part of this initiative since its inception.
With a team of six employees, previously based at Silverstone Innovation Centre, Darren made the decision to move to Vulcan Works in order to establish a new immersive and creative culture. According to him, “Vulcan Works, we are right in the heart of the town centre, the location and infrastructure are fantastic. There’s not been anywhere like this until now.”
He further added that “We wanted to build a culture purely embedded in the tech and digital environment and what Vulcan Works has achieved as an innovation and business hub cannot be overlooked. It made perfect sense to move here.”
Moving forward, Darren intends to collaborate with Vulcan Works to establish a tech club for like-minded businesses to convene and exchange best practices.
Garrick Hurter, the centre manager for Vulcan Works, expressed his excitement in welcoming S-SA Digital to the workspace, emphasizing that Darren and his team represent the type of company that the centre was built to support – digital and creative specialists – and have immediately taken full advantage of all that the centre has to offer. He added, “Our community is growing and thriving, and it is wonderful to see and be a part of.” | <urn:uuid:02354988-7541-4aae-820b-c25ae8a2781f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cloverbusiness.co.uk/uncategorized/recruitment-firm-relocates-to-vulcan-works/ | 2024-04-22T21:44:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.976516 | 363 |
Manager challenges likely to only muddy VAR waters further
The situation regarding VAR is messy enough as it is without Italy's governing body putting forward the suggestion of introducing managerial challenges.
Premier League fans have only had to put up with the video assistant referee system for six months but in the Italian top flight they have had it in place since the start of the 2017-18 season.
The powers-that-be in Italy have, therefore, had a couple of years to get things right regarding VAR and yet it is still causing issues with managers hitting out at decisions, particularly those involving the offside rule.
Goals being ruled out for minuscule offside calls have quickly become familiar incidents for fans of Premier League clubs with 25 goals ruled out as a result of a player being millimetres beyond the last defender.
Premier League clubs allegedly want to introduce thicker lines to give attackers an extra leeway of 10cm in those situations. This will cause its own myriad of problems and it seems very unlikely the rule-makers will potentially alter one of the fundamental rules of the game.
Like it or lump it, the referee or VAR’s decision is final. However, that doesn’t sit well with the FIGC, Italian football’s governing body, who say they are ready to trial a challenge system and have put the suggestion to FIFA.
This would see teams allowed to challenge the decisions of the officials and review the on-field call.
A challenge system is not unusual in other sports with certain tennis events giving players three challenges per set where they can ask for tight line calls to be checked.
Cricket also has an appeals system in place for teams to challenge an umpire’s decisions via the use of technology.
In America, it is common for teams to be able to question an official’s ruling with NFL coaches handed a red challenge flag they can use three times per half.
Would a similar system work in football? Even with no details on how it would be implemented, it seems unlikely on the surface with VAR already looking at incidents in the background while a match is ongoing before conducting the on-pitch referee if neccessary.
With officials already checking for possible red cards, penalties or offside, what would be the point of a challenge system, other than to confuse matters further?
It would also introduce more delays to a game which suffers badly from the 84-second stoppage interlude the average VAR check takes as it is.
The authority of the referee is already under increased scrutiny as a result of VAR, without giving teams the opportunity to question decisions themselves and would likely prove hugely unpopular amongst officials.
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February 04, 2019
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Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) is looking for people interested in California’s health care workforce to serve on the advisory council for PHC’s new loan repayment program. The program—which aims to increase access to care for California’s 13 million Medi-Cal patients—has been made possible by Proposition 56, which was sponsored in 2016 by the California Medical Association (CMA), California Hospital Association and Service International Employees Union-United Healthcare Workers West.
Prop. 56 provides a one-time allocation of $220 million for state loan repayment programs to incentivize providers to increase their Medi-Cal patient population. PHC will be administering the program on behalf of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Eligible physicians and dentists may receive up to $300,000 in loan repayments in exchange for a five-year service obligation.
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CMO50 2020 #3: Melissa Hopkins
In the telco world, you can't spend a dollar without a clear sales return. So taking a step back and seeing what Melissa Hopkins has achieved at Optus over the past three years, the telco CMO realised the major shifts and impacts marketing has had not only on the organisation, but on the brand in the wider marketplace - and the bottom line.
"We have made a number of strong ROI contributions to the company, including gross margin and profitability with direct causal links from our strategy and spend to sales," Hopkins said.
Optus is known well for its challenger brand status and in recent years has experienced rapid market share growth and success against its major competitor, Telstra. But the downside of this rapid growth was its dependency on short-term gains of volume and acquisition. Revenues were healthy, but gross margin less so. Incoming CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, could see the impact the marketing team had made to Optus over the past 3 years, and Hopkins was asked to be a critical partner in the development of the Optus three-year corporate strategy.
One of the core streams to come out of this work was that in order to return to sustainable long-term growth, recognising that Optus needed to separate itself from a reasonably inert category. "We developed a new company-wide mission ‘Becoming one of Australia’s most loved everyday brands’. To deliver against this we need to shift from being seen as a utility, to being recognised as a true enabler," said Hopkins. The task was to transform Optus into a 'fabric brand', becoming an accepted, welcomed part of the fabric of everyday life in this country. July 2020 was planned as the time to begin to take this to market.
"There could be no greater recognition for the combined effect of the Marketing team’s impact on the wider business than Optus taking out number 1 in Brand Finance’s list of Australia’s strongest brands – up from position 4 the previous year, and knocking Qantas off the top spot," Hopkins said. The highest result ever for a telco in Australia. "This accolade has not only demonstrated the importance of brand to business growth across every corner of the organisation, but our brand strength positioning is now one of the organisational-wide KPIs held by every Optus staff member, alongside goals including EBITDA and NPS. No longer a cost centre but a clear growth driver," she noted.
"We believe that one of the key contributors to this accolade is our 'OPTU5G' campaign. With Telstra stealing the narrative around owning 5G, we knew we had to work quickly to ensure that Optus was seen to be in the race. Our approach was not to compete with Telstra head on but to develop a narrative that put Optus in the front seat driving 5G," she explained.
Research showed that Australians were confused about 5G, so Optus set out to drive awareness, debunk the myths and own the conversation. "Our platform 5G Explained was the perfect antidote. Boldly we even changed our corporate logo from Optus to 'OPTU5G'."
In November 2019 Optus developed an Australian-first integrated 5G newsroom. "Our approach required thinking that went beyond a traditional media campaign, so we enlisted the help of news.com.au to develop an editorially-driven awareness campaign, putting our brand front and centre of meaningful conversations about 5G," said Hopkins
The 5G Newsroom enabled journalists to take an investigative look into 5G technology - discovering, experimenting and applying real-life contexts to the tech to help reduce confusion. The initiative drove over 950K page views and delivered value worth 3x the media cost.
Google search data shows that post launch, ‘Optus 5G’ is now more highly searched than ‘Telstra 5G’. Real Eyes testing showed a 3.42 per cent lift in Optus purchase intent among those who saw the campaign, with average brand recall at 84 per cent across the 4 ads (+32.1 per cent above norm). Sales of Optus 5G Home increased by 1237 per cent from November to December 2019 and continues to grow strongly. "Our creative campaign has additionally been internationally awarded and recognised," Hopkins said.
In line with its new strategy, the task was to make Australians understand why Optus says ‘Yes’, bringing new power and value to one of Australia’s most recognised brand assets. "We would achieve this by creating a long-term brand platform that re-engages our key segments emotionally, can be easily extended to targeted activity that, in turn, makes them more likely to consider and, ultimately, buy Optus products and services.
The plan was a big bang brand refresh launching in July 2020 maximising its Olympic and Channel 7 partnership. It had a once-in-a-4-year opportunity to gain high engagement in a compressed time period. With the postponement of the Olympics on March and COVID hitting, however, a review of its approach was necessary. "Do we pause, do we pivot, or do we continue?," Hopkins said.
"We conducted some super quick research and concluded that our impact could in some ways be more important if we followed three key filters: Be mindful of the mood of the nation – life will unpredictable for Australians over the coming months, but that does not preclude a role for ‘Optimism in Action’"
"Launch with scale that is considered – we purposefully created a launch that does not ask too much of consumers, but uses mass scale to create a shared experience of our brand. Be a beacon for the power of putting optimism into action – we believe we stand to resonate with Australian’s if we act with ‘joyfulness’ and ‘optimism’ in a period of continued uncertainly for the nation."
The full brand relaunch took place on 30 July 2020, with the same level of spend pre-COVID and the same plan to roll out a comprehensive campaign over the next 12 months, whether it radically changed its approach and go to market strategy.
"Over and above the intense focus and pressure of developing a brand relaunch in COVID, the team demonstrated amazing ingenuity (local production for Amazing Race during lock down, the height of innovation). We also knew that we could not continue business as usual from a marketing perspective and a precursor to our brand campaign took the opportunity to pivot with a specific COVID approach," Hopkins said.
"As a critical infrastructure in keeping Australia connected, we knew we had an opportunity to truly play a supporting role for all of our customers in keeping them not only connected, but spreading some dust of optimism. I initiated a full customer and comms programme, leading it across the entire organisation from service, to sales, to credit, CVM, product and comms."
Within 48 hours, Optus had committed an extra 20GB of data for all of its mobile customers, halted late fees, built a dedicated response page on how it was helping its customers on its website and developed a Communication Triage where all service, corporate affairs, base, owned, earned and paid channels met daily to review any messaging in market and the tone of its customers.
"Our response to market was very action driven. Ads not only with messages of support, but also playing a key role in supporting neighbours and friends through the ads and targeted digital. A bespoke door drop was turned around in less than two weeks and hit 7.2 million letterboxes plus inserts in key metro mastheads with tips on how to work, school and stay active at home during lockdowns," Hopkins explained.
"Finally, we developed a major social media campaign that focused on the importance of keeping connected and reaching out to friends and family to check in. G’Day a Day featured 25 celebrities from Daniel Riccardo to Michael Bolton reaching out to mates via a video call to check in on their friends. All talent did this free of charge demonstrating their connection to Australia and Optus. The results positive with a 15 per cent lift in NPS during the period," she said.
"As a team we embraced the challenge, realising that brands can be built in a crisis and staying true to our ambition of becoming a fabric brand for Australia."
"Embracing adtech and martech to give us advantage when our biggest competitor outspends us 3 to 1 has been one of my proudest contributions," Hopkins said. "In a bid to kill the traditional MMM and MTA conundrum, I led a global search to find a unified data-led model to directly quantify the business impact of our media investment predicatively. Our marketing ROI project in partnership with Marketing Evolution (USA), a global leader in unified marketing measurement, combines aggregate and person-level insights into one holistic measurement. It is truly an Australian first," she said.
The results show how marketing drove gross margin for paid media, improved demand into sales channels across digital, telesales and retail and has registered 6.5 million customers as considering Optus as a top choice for their next purchase. The tool also determines what messages in what markets drive the most consideration and sales, plus what's the best combination of products for advertising.
"It was the power of this tool and the detailed analytics behind it that ensured that our budgets were inoculated when COVID hit and we are currently looking at rolling it our across all of Singtel. It has been recognised by McKinsey globally and I have travelled on their behalf to major cities in Europe to share the approach with leading global companies," she said.
In a bid to develop a fabric brand, Optus needed to find alternate ways to connect and engage with its customers. Leading and driving via action has proven to be the most powerful outcome for the team over the past 12 months.
Off the back of a widely successful Women’s World Cup where it gifted Optus Sport to every single school kid in the land to start to change the future they see, the embarked on its second engagement initiative – Donate your Data, where Optus customers can donate their unused data to kids who need it most.
"We have built our partnership with 10 charity partners ranging from the Smith Family to the Sydney Children’s Hospital. Our media integrations at launch drove tangible impact, with a 330 per cent rise in donations following the December Sunrise segment compared to the previous day," Hopkins noted.
Optus has wound down its traditional Optus Perks loyalty program of prizes and vouchers, as Donate Your Data has demonstrated that enabling customers to take real action for good is a stronger loyalty driver, with 47 per cent more donations made within seven months than the total 2019 Perks rewards redemptions/competition entries.
"We have continued this approach throughout COVID. Optus was the first telco to give an extra 20GB of data for the month of June and provide health workers with three months free mobile services. "We're ensuring that engagement programmes and approaches ladder back to what we provide at our core – connectivity is paying off in spades and no doubt a major contributor to our Strongest Brand accolade," she said.
In 2018 Optus started to build a demand model, a proxy for how many people would enter its retail stores, call for a sale or visit the website on a weekly basis. Several core data feeds into a model that has now become a core KPI for all of marketing. Fast forward to present and it is a critical tool in determining the entire retail operation. "We partner with sales to determine conversion rates, labour ratios and opex investment, new store locations and potential closures. It is a model that is now so robust, it predicts to a 5 per cent difference to target weekly. As a team we now hold the full accountability annually of 14,421, 000 footfall into our 352 stores, 35,362, 3000 online visits to our site and 1,404, 406 calls into telesales," said Hopkins.
"We are critical to weekly trading, product launches and development and our annual financial forecasts, monthly and quarterly reviews. During COVID, we pivoted to weekly models and potential V- and U-shaped scenarios allowing the business to plot, resource and plan a full reforecast of sales," she said.
"That we have been able to take a simple mantra and make it a reality for the organisation has been a game changer. And while advertising and marketing alone are not solely drivers for demand and sales, we are the first point of call for the entire organisation demonstrates our true commercial impact." | <urn:uuid:3d339b5a-04e5-4ba8-b18e-95f069f5fc2b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.cmo.com.au/article/683924/cmo50-2020-3-melissa-hopkins/ | 2024-04-22T22:23:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.96632 | 2,607 |
We all know walking is one of the best ways to get more exercise in without it really feeling like exercise. That’s why we think you should get outside and explore London this bank holiday weekend. There are always new things to see, whether you’ve lived here your whole life or only just moved to the city.
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Buy a Gift’s Steps in the City website has planned out 10 routes for you, all of which will get you past the 10,000 steps mark which many fitness trackers use as a daily goal. The walks hit iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London as well as secret gems like Duck Island and Temple Church. Make a day of it with the family or some mates and soak up some vitamin D as you ramble through town.
RECOMMENDED: Fun Activities in London
The Politics and Spies tour starts at Westminster Tube station, and takes you on a journey of espionage, politics and secret offices – including the most famous black door in the world. The route is 12.5km long with a stretch along the Thames, a stroll past Number 10 and a chance to see the Churchill War Rooms. If you’re counting steps, this walk should get you past the 17,000 mark.
If you’d rather something a little shorter, the Arts Walk covers 8.5km – still more than enough to get you past that 10,000 step target . Start at Victoria Tube station and see Westminster Cathedral, Yinka Shonibare’s Wind Sculpture, the John Piper glass window and loads more. This walk ends at the Eduardo Paolozzi Cooling Tower in Pimlico, commissioned in 1982 to detract from the ugly cooling tower used by Pimlico tube station.
RECOMMENDED: Bank Holiday Weekend Adventures
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All of the walks take you past interesting places to explore or grab lunch andr – perhaps most importantly – there are many chances to grab a cheeky ice cream.
Find all 10 routes at Steps in the City, including a very handy button link to load directions into Google Maps on your smartphone.
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Hedera Hashgraph, a distributed ledger platform for decentralized applications (dapps), has opened its mainnet to developers and others for testing.
Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides trading pairs of almost 100 cryptos including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Know more here.
Data showed that funds raised through initial coin offerings (ICOs) have dropped significantly throughout the year, with the lowest posted in November.
Ivyn is a blockchain project that aims to make cryptos accessible to as many customers possible. Know more about its Bitcoin and Ether-compatible app here.
The Polymath Network is a decentralized platform that aids companies and businesses in releasing their tokens through security token offerings (STOs).
TRON Foundation founder and CEO Justin Sun wants crypto and blockchain project developers on the Ethereum network to move to the TRON Protocol. | <urn:uuid:8d1cc208-c226-485f-9bb1-ffc338b2092a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.coinchoose.com/tag/ico/ | 2024-04-22T23:20:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.94171 | 173 |
Dogecoin vs Shiba Inu: Comparing both meme coins
July 25, 2022 6:33 AM
The Shiba Inu dog serves as the mascot for both DOGE and SHIB, which were both made up as jokes. However, the parallels stop there. Dogecoin: Jackson Palmer from Adobe and developer Billy Markus, who was then employed by IBM, developed DOGE in 2013.
The first meme currency to enter the market was Dogecoin. Despite being first intended as a joke, DOGE eventually gained a supportive following. Shiba Inu appears to have been introduced with the hope of replicating Dogecoin's improbable popularity. In 2021, the prices of both cryptocurrencies saw notable increases.
These digital currencies all have Japanese dogs as their logos, yet they differ significantly.
The fact that SHIB is an ERC-20 token is seen favorably by many. Shiba Inu, which runs on the Ethereum network, may communicate with a variety of DeFi projects that share the same blockchain. However, DOGE is still recognized as a respectable payment method substitute for Bitcoin.
Dogecoin transactions are remarkably quick despite employing PoW. Since the Scrypt algorithm, unlike the SHA-256 employed by Bitcoin, permits a far faster generation rate, it is mostly to blame for this speed. Litecoin's block time is 2.5 minutes, whereas Bitcoin's block time is 10 minutes. In comparison, Dogecoin's expected block production time is about one minute. Shiba Inu has slower transaction speeds than Dogecoin since it is an ERC-20 token. However, SHIB transactions could be quicker if Ethereum eventually implements the proof-of-stake (PoS) method.
Every year, Dogecoin's supply grows by about 5 billion DOGE. Whales are kept from removing a significant amount of money from circulation in this method. Transaction costs will remain minimal with this strategy. In comparison, the total amount of SHIB tokens in Shiba Inu is one quadrillion. Although some SHIB tokens were locked up in the Uniswap exchange and others were burnt, So, the open market is the sole place to trade SHIB.
Shiba Inu had a market valuation of nearly $6.4 billion, while Dogecoin had over $11.1 billion. Both cryptocurrencies formerly had roughly equivalent market caps. However, Shiba Inu's price fell more dramatically in 2022 than Dogecoin's.
For investors who were fortunate enough to invest early, both of these assets have been a boon. However, in contrast to Shiba Inu, Dogecoin has maintained a higher percentage of its holders in profit, making it the superior alternative. However, neither of these digital assets has much, if any, utility, which is bad news for their respective futures. | <urn:uuid:5e11d67c-85cc-41fa-a41a-9afe74282fcf> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.coinnewsafrica.com/amp/Dogecoin-vs-Shiba-Inu:-Comparing-both-meme-coins | 2024-04-22T22:35:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.972958 | 587 |
European Union ponders fate of €500 note
- Published: Feb 11, 2016, 4 AM
Citing the need to fight financial fraud and the funding of terrorism, the head of the European Union’s Anti-Fraud Office, Giovanni Kessler, said in a Jan. 25 Reuters report that the European Union should eliminate the €500 note. The note, worth $558 at current exchange rates, represents 3 percent of the euro currency notes in circulation but about 28 percent of the value, much of it thought to be held outside the euro zone in areas where cash is more desirable than a bank account.
Citing the work of his office, whose 300 detectives found frauds worth €900 million in 2014, Kessler said the high-denomination note makes illegal activity much easier and that smaller denominations and a more widespread use of electronic money would help fight corruption and fraud. Britain, a country outside the euro zone, has prohibited the distribution of the €500 note by banks and currency exchanges since 2010.
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Supporters of the high denomination feel that its elimination would not reduce illegal transactions, only make them bulkier. It mentions that the Swiss have a 1,000-franc note (the equivalent of $1,010) that is a ready replacement.
When the euro began to circulate in 2002, Germany was a main supporter of the €500 note, recognizing the German people’s traditional preference for cash. So it was a surprise to the attendees at the Berlin World Money Fair the first week of February that a lead article in Germany’s largest national paper, the Süddeutsche Zeitung, said the government wants to introduce a limit on cash transactions of €5,000, also with the purpose of better combatting terrorist financing and money laundering. One reported claim was that the amount of money laundered annually in Germany is about €100 billion ($112 billion).
But the ban would apply to the purchase of everyday goods and services, as well as used cars, jewelry, art and antiques and property.
At the coin fair, Coin World’s Jeff Starck, who visits every booth, estimates that “90 to 99 percent of the transactions he sees are in cash.” The reactions of dealers there were mixed. One said it would never happen since the German Bundesbank is against it as are important politicians of both parties and the biggest consumer organization in Germany. Another said it was bound to happen and things wouldn’t change very much anyway. A third said it was “the end of the bullion coin business.”
Among the 28 European Union members, seven — Germany, Austria, Malta, Cyprus, Slovenia, Estonia, and Lithuania — are the only ones with no cash transaction limits.
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Fredrick Flyer is an Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon and is based in Chicago. His writings and testimony have been on microeconomic analysis, with a focus on the economics of antitrust, industrial organization, labor, applied econometrics, damage analysis, and intellectual property. He has testified in both state and federal court proceedings, and has presented his research at various government regulatory agencies including the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. His work includes analyses of relevant market definition, gain in market power, and ability to price discriminate, predatory pricing, and leveraging of trademarks. He has conducted studies in the tobacco, health care, high technology, and consumer retail products industries. Prior to joining Compass Lexecon (formerly Lexecon) in 1999, Flyer was on the economics faculty at New York University's Stern School of Business, and served as a visiting professor in economics at Northwestern University and a lecturer at the University of Chicago.
Flyer has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago and an M.S. in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois. He is the recipient of numerous fellowships, grants, and honors, and has published papers on microeconomic theory, applied econometrics, labor, and industrial organization in leading scholarly journals. Flyer has also presented his work at many of the top universities and research organizations around the world and acts as a referee for many leading academic journals.
- PhD in Economics, University of Chicago
- MSc in Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Jonathan B. Baker joined Compass Lexecon as a Senior Consultant. Baker is Professor of Law at American University's Washington College of Law, where he teaches courses primarily in the areas of antitrust and economic regulation. From 2009 to this past summer, Professor Baker served as the Chief Economist at the Federal Communications Commission. In addition, from 1995 to 1998, Baker served as the Director of the Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission. Previously, he had worked as a Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economics in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, an Assistant Professor at Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, an Attorney Advisor to the Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and an antitrust lawyer in private practice. He is a co-author of an antitrust casebook, a past Editorial Chair of the Antitrust Law Journal, and a past member of the Council of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law.
Professor Baker has published widely in the fields of antitrust law and policy and industrial organization economics. In 2004, he received American University’s Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Research, and Other Professional Accomplishments, and in 1998 he received the Federal Trade Commission’s Award for Distinguished Service. He has a J.D. from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University.
- PhD in Economics, Stanford University
- JD, Harvard University
- MA in Economics, Stanford University
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What did God create on the fourth day of creation week?
"And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.' And it was so. And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day" (Genesis 1:14–19).
Plants need light to grow. God created them to produce seed after their own kind, making them capable of reproducing themselves, as we saw on day three; but He also made them to filter air through a process called photosynthesis. This process uses the sun to filter carbon dioxide and water into food for the plants and air for everything else. Notice here again how God has lovingly prepared the creation for living creatures.
On day one God created light, but it was not the light we are so familiar with—not the sun, or the moon, or the stars. God created all of those on day four. There are a few things of note here which bear mentioning before the conclusion of day four.
First, as with everything else in creation, God commands into existence something that does not exist (Romans 4:17). God says, "Let there be lights…And it was so." It should never be casually overlooked that God speaks and things that we can barely fathom appear out of nothing. Our sun, for example, is a ball of hot hydrogen and helium burning at around 27 million degrees Fahrenheit, or 15 million degrees Celsius. Just imagine the power of God who simply said, "Let there be…And it was so." This is the God of creation. And He didn't just create the sun, He placed it exactly where it needs to be. At 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from Earth, the sun is precisely the right distance to support life on our little planet. Any further, we would freeze and die; any closer, we would burn. Here, on the fourth day of creation, God creates the sun, the moon, and the stars.
The greater light (the sun) rules the day; fulfilling the role which the light created on day one has filled so far, the sun now dominates the period of time we call "day." This is the same period of time which was called day from the beginning, but now, it is dominated by the sun. The lesser light (the moon) rules the night. Of course, modern science has shown us that the moon itself does not give off light; rather it reflects the light of the sun, and it does so in such a way that it can provide enough light for us to move around at night. God has placed these two lights in the sky "to separate the light from the darkness" and to establish them for His creation as "signs and for seasons, and for days and years." These are the same days as those which were established before the sun and moon were created.
We cannot overlook the rest of what was created on day four, but it's easy to miss. Astronomers believe there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 billion stars in the galaxy. To put that in perspective, a U.S. penny is 1.52mm thick. If you stack just one billion of them on top of each other, the stack would be around 1,000 miles high. What an astounding number! And each star is different from the next, with varying colors, sizes, chemistry, and even burning at different temperatures. Other than our sun, the nearest star to us is over four lightyears away. What an amazing aspect of creation! The beauty is visible in the night sky and astounds the visual senses; the distance confuses the mind; the variety tickles the creativity of our hearts. All of this, in three words, "and the stars." In comparison, God dedicates an entire chapter to the creation of mankind (Genesis 2), and yet, for the vastness of the galaxy, the variety of the stars, the multitudes of planets, and the sheer unimaginable volume of space in between them, God uses three little words. In the Hebrew it's only two words. Why? Because God created them for us. They glorify His name, but they are not the pinnacle of God's creation; that blessing is reserved for humanity. For it is humans alone who are created in the image of God.
Finally, as with each day of creation, "And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day." All is perfect according to God's perfect standard, and here the fourth day is concluded. Four literal days, and we can't even count the number of stars which are represented in the text by three little words.
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Since we did upper case letters last year, I thought it would be fun to go back through and do lowercase letters this year! Our first week was the Letter A!
Where can you find all my Letter A activities?
Download the Letter A for Apple activities!
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We put all of the completed letter’s in a fun 3 ring binder so we can read through them as we go! I get most of the ideas for our letters from my wonderfully creative co-writers over at Totally Tots! They have some super cute letter ideas, if you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to stop over!
So here was our page for the letter a. I used red, green and black foam for the letter pieces. We glued all the pieces in order for a sweet little apple a craft!
Here are some more of our Letter A activities this week:
Sign Language letter A:
Numbers review with help from the Teeny Tiny Tot
Letter Aa writing practice:
Capital and Lowercase letter matching:
Apple Shape Puzzles:
Letter A Lacing Card and letter hunt worksheet:
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Apple pattern activity:
Capital and lowercase letter matching:
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What is Online Roulette Betting?
In a time not so long ago, if you wanted to play roulette game, your options would be very limited. You might have been required to visit your nearest casino, or instead, you might have used a FOBT machine at your local bookmakers. Either way, the process was largely inconvenient.
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As each and every roulette game is backed by RNG (Random Number Generator) technology, you can be 100% certain that every gaming outcome is true and fair. The online version of the game offers a lot more flexibility in comparison to its land-based counterpart.
For example, if you’ve ever played at a land-based casino before, then you’ll know the process can be somewhat cumbersome. Not only do you need to fight your way through a busy roulette table to get your chips down, but you also need to ensure that your chips are not accidentally moved or misplaced. Moreover, busy periods in a casino can be a logistical nightmare, as you are constantly against the clock to get your bets on in-time!
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How to Play Online Roulette?
If you’ve ever played roulette before, then rest assured that the end-to-end process is exactly the same as the real world version. Before you get started, you need to choose to specific roulette variation that you want to play. For example, we at Conquer Casino offer a full range of roulette variations – including but not limited to French Roulette, American Roulette, and European Roulette.
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Typically, this goes along the lines of 10p, 25p, 50p, £1, £2, £5, £10, £25, and so on. For example, if you wanted to place a £50 bet on ‘RED’, then you could press the £25 chip denomination, and then click on the ‘RED’ section of the table twice.
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One of the biggest concerns that we hear about roulette online is whether or not it can be trusted. Once you understand the full range of safeguards that guarantees the fairness of each game, you’ll know first hand just how secure online roulette is.
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Firstly, it is important to note that much like in the case of traditional roulette, online roulette is a game of chance that will always favour the casino in the long-run. In other words, the casino has a long-term advantage over the player to ensure it always remains profitable. This is known as the ‘house-edge’.
Depending on what version of the game you are playing, the house-edge will vary. For example, if you are playing American Roulette, the house-edge amounts to 5.2%. The reason for this is that although you have 38 individual numbers, you also have the green zero to contend with. In fact, the American version of the game has two green zeros, which is why the house-edge stands at 5.2%.
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An athlete using their haters as their motivation is the biggest cliche in sports.
But Mekhi Becton, the Jets’ polarizing former first-round pick, is carrying motivation on his chest, literally.
During Becton’s media availability on Wednesday, he sported a shirt that read “Big Bust” circled with words like “Fat, lazy, injury prone, out of shape.”
Those labels have been levied on the former standout tackle out of Louisville as Becton’s last year and half with Gang Green has been contentious.
It’s led to doubts and questions about his future with the Jets and if he can truly fulfill the potential that made him the 11th overall pick in the 2020 draft.
But Becton has one message for the critics.
“I’ll make them eat their words,” Becton said.
The embattled tackle showed up to mandatory minicamp, which was the first time he has participated in offseason practices. Becton rehabbed during practice with Carl Lawson, C.J. Uzomah, D.J. Reed, George Fant and Jamien Sherwood.
Becton is still working himself back into the proper football shape to attack the 2022 season. He is still regaining the strength in his knee after missing the majority of the 2021 season after suffering a devastating injury in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.
There’s been a lot of talk regarding Becton’s weight. He wouldn’t provide an answer on his weight, but he’s “satisfied” with where his weight is and expects to be ready by training camp.
When head coach Robert Saleh was asked about Becton’s weight, he punted on giving a clear update on Becton’s physical condition.
“I’m not going to get into those details,” Saleh said. “But he’s fine.”
It wasn’t a ringing endorsement about Becton’s condition. Saleh is usually transparent about how good of shape a player is in.
Saleh has praised Zach Wilson’s physical maturation by labeling Wilson “beefy.” He profusely praised Denzel Mims throughout the spring by proclaiming “he’s in the best shape of his career.”
With Becton, Saleh caught the question and punted it into the end zone.
So it’s clear, Becton isn’t in the ideal shape because if he was Saleh would have said it.
On the flip side, Becton has six weeks to round himself into the proper shape that’s required by the organization as he gets ready to be entrenched in a battle with Fant for the starting left tackle spot.
It doesn’t faze Becton that he has to earn his spot back after the year Fant had.
“It’s football. We always gone compete,” Becton said. “I’m just going to have to go out there and get my job back.”
Becton believes he’ll be the starting left tackle when Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens arrives. But he’s prepared to slide to the right side of the offensive line and play the right tackle spot if the Jets ask him to.
“I’m open to playing wherever, as long as I’m on that field,” Becton said.
Whenever Becton returns to the field, his plans to devour the words that have been hurled at him. When the Jets open training camp in late July, it’ll be the beginning of his revenge tour.
DAY TWO OF MINICAMP OBSERVATIONS
- Zach Wilson produced a solid day. During the early team period, Wilson was money. He went 6-for-9 with a deep touchdown throw to Jeff Smith. He also opened the day with a deep out breaking ball to Elijah Moore, who beat Ahmad Gardner, towards the sideline. Wilson also threw a beautiful deep ball to Smith again during 7-on-7s for another TD.
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Anita was born in London but grew up in the countryside in south east England. Anita trained in acting movement and vocal studies outside her school curriculum, ultimately studying Dramatic Art in London aged 18. Anita played many classical roles at drama school but on leaving with BA Hons, she joined a pioneering theatre company specialising in touring plays, sketches and music for youth audiences.The theatre group also wrote their own political material for numerous shows including racism and youth rights, which toured right across the UK and Northern Ireland. Anita went on to direct plays, starting in Leeds with Opera North’s community programme; she directed a musical set in a boxing club for unemployed miners in the North. She was then asked by Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot, The Reader) to run his Sheffield theatre company, Metro. When their theatre funding was cut Anita went to Los Angeles to see if she could study filmmaking and screenwriting. Anita trained at the Extension programme of UCLA for a Masters in Screenwriting and directing. After working in Hollywood on a range of projects, Anita returned to the independent film & TV sector in the UK and europe. Anita has written for Chanel 4 TV and BBC Single drama.
Anita partnered with E2 Projects and together they made films in the early 2000’s with diverse cast and crew funded by London production fund, Media funds, Creative Europe etc. Anita also taught screenwriting and World Cinema at various organisations. Anita has produced shorts, prize wining documentaries and formed her own company, Corazon Films UK, in 2007.
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Lincoln County News
April 8, 1999
"LifeLines" My journal about living with cancer
by Sandy Labaree
This journal submission describes my concerns about upcoming changes in my health insurance. A cancer vaccine trial may be in my future. Two restaurants get reviewed and 85 peeps find new homes.
March 25, 1999: Ben and I start our day at an insurance office in Portland. We are meeting with the agency that handles the health insurance policy for Ben's employer. Six days from now, we will be going on a new plan which differs significantly from our current Blue Cross policy. I have asked for this meeting to review the differences between the old and new policies. I may decide to continue with Blue Cross on an individual basis if the new plan does not adequately meet my medical needs.
The agency representatives explain the policy differences, but looks of concern cross their faces when I mention my medical status and emphasize that I must have a "seamless transfer" of coverage. Last year, during an insurance switch-over, it took nearly a month and a half to get the paperwork and billing straightened out. In addition, I made numerous phone calls to Blue Cross begging them to speed up the issuing of my insurance ID card. As most folks know, you don't dare enter a doctor's office, hospital or pharmacy without one of these cards. Otherwise, expect to pay for services out of your own pocket.
The insurance representatives think my medical situation is urgent enough to assign me to a case manager. They say they will do their best to get me a temporary certificate of insurance, but they don't know how long this will take. Not a very reassuring answer when I know I have upcoming doctor visits and no ID card.
On the positive side, Ben's employer personally responded to my concerns about the insurance change. Knowing that I lost $3000 in an insurance change last year, they have kindly offered to compensate the out of pocket expenses that I will lose in transferring to the new policy. It is a tremendous relief knowing I will be spared the financial predicament I was in last year.
I am visiting my surgeon, Dr. Lisa Minton, this afternoon. Thankfully, this appointment will be covered by my old insurance policy. Good news regarding my mammogram: Though film of the implant side is unreadable, the mammogram of the breast is unchanged from the September films. Microcalcifications are apparent in several areas, probably formed by scar tissue from my reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lisa will continue to monitor the situation and I will return in three months for another physical examination. I am thrilled that I will not have to go through another biopsy. In the past, I have had two biopsies for calcifications. Each time it created more scar tissue and led to the formation of more calcifications. A vicious circle.
March 26, 1999: After comparing policies, I have decided to go on the new PPO insurance plan with Aetna. Time will tell if I have made a mistake in choosing this plan. Today, Dr. Tom calls to report that he has spoken with doctors at Dana Farber about my elevated tumor levels. He says that I may be eligible for some clinical trials at Dana Farber. Currently, they are conducting trials on new hormonal drugs and a cancer vaccine.
Tom feels that the cancer vaccine trial may be worth investigating. It is a Phase I Study which is the first process that a drug or treatment must go through in determining efficacy and safety. The cancer vaccine trial is assessing whether a vaccine made of a mixture of carcinoembryonic antigen peptide-1 (a protein isolated from cancer cells), and an immunologic component called Detox-PC can induce or boost immunity to the cancer cells. It's is all very high-tech, but if it works, it could lower my tumor marker levels. In this dose-finding study, patients will be given increasing doses of the vaccine until certain toxicity levels are reached. Patients receive injections of the vaccine every 4 weeks for a total of 3 injections and are closely monitored. Doses will be adjusted in response to toxicity levels.
Tom will be calling me back next week with more information. In the meantime, I will continue on the wonderful weight-inducing drug, Megace. I also made an appointment with Dr. Craig Bunnell, the doctor at Dana Farber that Tom recommended. Dr. Bunnell's office asked me to bring my records and x-rays with me on April 13th. I will need a truck to transport them all.
March 27, 1999: I am quite proud of myself for sitting through five hours of the Wiscasset Town Meeting today. I knew I could not sit for the entire day with my back pain, so I took one pain pill and managed very well. Poor Sue had to be present for the entire meeting in her reporter role. Despite my aches and pains, I made an effort to do my civic duty, getting out to vote yesterday and attending Town Meeting today. I grew up in a town that did not have Town Meetings. In Wiscasset, we are very lucky to have a small community where folks can speak their minds and participate in decision making. Town Meeting is democracy in it's purest form.
Paul, Sue, Ben and I are doing our restaurant review tonight instead of our normal Friday routine. Tired from the long day at Town Meeting, we decide to dine locally at Le Garage. I just made our reservations when Charlene calls to ask if we have dinner plans. She and Tom have been riding around car-shopping/browsing, their favorite pastime. I tell them to drive over and join us at Le Garage.
We have a good dinner and a really fun evening, even though Sue is in a catatonic stupor from taking over eight hours of notes at Town Meeting. Paul and Ben order the Finnan Haddie, Sue has haddock, I order the stuffed sole, Charlene has teriyaki chicken, and Tom tries the lamb kabobs, all the light supper versions. We spend most of the evening laughing over Tom and Charlene's recent wall-papering adventure. Last weekend, Tom decided to re-paper their hallway and stairwell himself. The job required scaffolding and someone's assistance in holding the ends of 14 ft. long strips of wallpaper. Charlene had planned on skipping out on the home improvement project. She thought spending a day at the mall was preferable to hearing Tom The Tool Man swear or make a huge mess. In the end, Charlene decided to stay and help. She ducked falling tools and had a few mishaps in sticking the paper down before Tom had it lined up. Despite a few fights, they both survived and the job came out quite well.
Charlene then entertains us with stories about life at Shop 'N Save in southern Maine. She tells us about a customer who came in during last year's ice storm looking for copies of all the supermarket tabloids. When informed that the delivery trucks had not been able to get through on the icy roads, the customer became irate at missing the latest news. Another time, Charlene had a male customer walk in wearing only a black slip and sneakers. Just a few weeks ago, a young man and woman had to be removed from the men's restroom for engaging in amorous activities not permitted at Shop 'N Save or in public, for that matter. Charlene should write a book and call it, "Life In The Check-Out Lane".
March 30, 1999: Tonight, we are meeting Big Al and Melissa for dinner. On Sunday, Ben and I went over to Big Al's store with my box of 85 peeps. I talked Big Al into wearing a pair of pink rabbit ears and handing out boxes of peeps to children in his store. I was determined to get rid of the peeps before Easter. Last week, I tried to donate my peeps to Head Start, but because peeps don't meet the federal nutritional guidelines, they wouldn't accept them. By the way, this is the same federal government that considers ketchup a vegetable.
We have not gone to dinner with Al and Melissa in months. We used to go out with them frequently, but they have been so busy with their store, building their new warehouse and other commitments that we have fallen out of our old routine. Tonight, we travel to A-1 Diner in Gardiner. This is a great little place that Al and Melissa introduced us to about four years ago. It has maybe ten booths and some seats at the counter. The food is wonderful and two menus are offered. The diner menu is typical diner fare with burgers, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, and breakfast items. We always order off the special menu board which features ten or so very creative selections. Big Al tries the bleu cheese meatloaf, Melissa orders the Mo Shu, and Ben and I select the chicken and sausage gumbo. All are absolutely delicious! A-1's soups and special entrees feature an interesting mix of ingredients, are always flavorful and sometimes spicy. You must save room for dessert because all are homemade and many contain chocolate. Al chooses the oreo cheesecake, Melissa and I are in heaven with the Amazon bread pudding made with left-over Amazon cupcakes which are chocolate with a cream cheese filling, and Ben pronounces the apple crisp the best ever! My readers have now been treated to two restaurant reviews in one week.
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Michael N. Russo, Jr. Appointed President of Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Board
July 6, 2018
Michael N. Russo, Jr. has been appointed President of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Board of Directors. Mike has been a member of the Arts Council Board since 2014.
The mission of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc. is to encourage and invest in the visual arts, performing arts, and historic preservation for the people of Anne Arundel County. The vision of the Arts Council is to be the premier resource of the cultural arts community. Through leadership in advocacy, funding, programming and promotions, the Arts Council shall help to create a vibrant cultural arts community that enriches the quality of life for every county resident. | <urn:uuid:b3c81c5a-9f72-46bf-a10b-c433a7b5d7ee> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.councilbaradel.com/news/188-michael-n-russo-jr-appointed-president-arts-council-anne-arundel-county | 2024-04-22T21:48:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.94629 | 164 |
Numerous elements must be taken in consideration for a psychological counselling session to deliver the desired results. A few of the biggest essentials include:
- The therapist’s training and approach to therapy
- Understanding the client’s specific needs (which is dependent on trust and open communication between counsellor and client)
- The cultural and the social contexts that determine the client’s lifestyle and patterns of thinking
- Gender, sexual orientation, nationality, social status, economic status, spirituality and upbringing of the client (among many other socioeconomic factors must be taken intoconsideration)
- The nature of the problem: long-term, short-term, personal, relationship-based, etc.
While these are the characteristics that psychotherapy and counselling have in common, there are several important distinctions between the two. Let’s take a deeper look at the two therapeutic approaches and the situations in which each one can be applied.
Everything You Need to Know about Counselling
Counselling is one of the two common types of psychological interventions (psychotherapy being the other one). Usually, it is a short-term approach that focuses on a specific issue or a specific goal a client sets for themselves.
Counselling can be employed to overcome issues like a current relationship problem, a personal development shortcoming, a work issue or an overall dissatisfaction with personal performance.
The aim of the mental health counsellor is to help clients identify the specific life issue they are facing, the impact that is having on their lives and the best coping strategy. The goal of the counsellor is to introduce clients to the strategies and help them acquire new skills for overcoming problems.
Counselling can be administered by people who have specialised in the field, as well as by psychotherapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists.
What is Psychotherapy?
Unlike counselling, psychotherapy is a long-term approach. Through psychotherapy, therapists and clients identify the inner problems that stands in the way of personal growth, happiness, improved mental health and work on a sustainable process for overcoming the issue.
Psychotherapy provides clients with relief from their disorders and can reduce
comorbidities like anxiety or depression. In addition, the therapeutic approach helps clients understand their backgrounds and their connections to mental health issues, develop realistic expectations for the future, increase self-confidence and self-awareness, develop personal strength and increase clients’capacity to handle negative emotions or problems in the future.
Through psychotherapy, clients learn how to deal with life’s difficulties and improve their overall mental resilience.
Do I Need Counselling or Psychotherapy?
Should you work with a mental health counsellor who focuses on a single issue or a psychotherapist who offers a more in-depth approach to mental health? This is a common question, but from the clients’ perspective, the choice is not very important.
What matters the most in a clients’ journeys toward improved mental health is selecting a counsellor or psychotherapist with whom they feel comfortable. This mental health professional needs to have the experience to offer clients an array of therapeutic approaches. Through a simple conversation, experienced mental health professionals pinpoint the clients’ issues and determine the type of treatment for a successful outcome.
Before beginning your journey toward better mental health, it’s good to ask yourself several questions to narrow the search for a counsellor or psychotherapist. Are you attempting to overcome one specific problem or issue? Is your problem relatively recent or new? In this case, counselling may be the best fit. Do you have a pattern of problems or negative occurrences that re-emerge in your life, time and time again? Do you have past trauma or a history of problematic relationships? Do you seek to understand yourself and your capacities beyond your current problems? Positive answers to these questions could be indicative of a need for a more in-depth psychotherapeutic approach. Once you and your counsellor or therapist have decided on a treatment method, you’ll develop a treatment plan together. As the patient, you’re in charge of your care. As the counsellors and therapists, we’re your top-shelf support team and we’re here to assist you every step of the way.
Do You Have Questions? We Have Answers!
Even if you don’t know what type of assistance to choose, you’ve taken an important step: you realise that your issue is too big to grapple with on your own. This realisation is the first and the most important step in a healing process. Maintain that momentum by setting up your first appointment with one of our professional counsellors or expert psychotherapists.
Whatever your issue or your disorder, the Counselling Clinic’s caring team can guide you as you work through it. Give us a call today at
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We’ve Got Your Next Winter Special!
As the colder months kick in, customers will be keen to see some of the classic winter warmers on your menu. While soup and stews are the obvious option, you can’t count out the power of a warm bowl of risotto.
Although risotto is simple and easy to make, it’s also an extremely versatile dish and can be made many different ways. Which is why arborio rice is such a handy thing to have in your storeroom. So, whether you’re planning a menu overhaul, or merely want a new special to experiment with, here are some great ideas for your next risotto recipe:
If you’re looking to pack your risotto with proteins, then look no further! This scrumptious little number combines the sweet and tangy taste of sundried tomatoes, with the spicy, smoky flavour of chorizo. Yum!
Chicken not your thing? No problem. This recipe is packed with everything but, including bacon, chilli, garlic, mushrooms and artichokes (plus more). Serve with olives, basil, parmesan and tapenade… that’s quite the mouthful!
Steering away from your traditional risotto dishes, this recipe incorporates basmati rice to give the flavourful lamb loin a risotto style crust. Served with a side of sugar snap peas, this is about as hearty a winter meal as you’ll ever see!
If your main meals are all sorted and you need more of an entrée, then this could be the recipe for you. These Suppli (Italian rice balls) are made using Riviana’s Arborio Rice coupled with gherkins, parmesan and mozzarella for all that stretchy-cheese goodness you expect. Add a side of dipping sauce and you’re looking at your next winning entrée.
Yup, you read that right! It’s couscous risotto. Give your customers a surprise with something new to their palette. And the best thing is, it’s probably just as easy to cook as regular risotto. We like that! | <urn:uuid:23af04ff-dfa6-43bc-8292-46acf2160051> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.countrywide.net.au/5-risotto-recipes-thatll-make-you-rethink-your-next-menu/ | 2024-04-22T22:56:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.922358 | 458 |
Coverings 2012 was a sure winner for the customers of Bedrosians Tile and Stone. ‘Our customers traveled from all parts of the US and internationally to see our new tile collections that we launch specifically at Coverings,’ said Larry Bedrosian, CEO of Bedrosians Tile and Stone. ‘This year we featured an extensive array of 16 new tile and stone lines that met our customers highest expectations.’ ‘We work hard to provide them with the most current styles, colors and trends in the marketplace.’ said Bedrosian. In addition to a large selection of products, Bedrosians satisfied customers know they are offered competitive pricing, stocked inventory and factory direct shipping from Bedrosians factory in China.
Bedrosians Tile and Stone is one of the largest independent tile and stone manufacturers, importers and distributors in the United States. With 33 showroom/service centers and slab yards throughout the country, Bedrosians offers its customers a superb collection of ceramic, porcelain, metal, glass and natural stone products.
Everyone looks forward to attending Coverings, including design professionals, dealers, commercial builders and most of all, Bedrosians sales team! Coverings’ attendees and exhibitors have the opportunity to see the latest international trends in tile. It’s like ‘show and tell’ for the tile world!
This year, Bedrosians experienced a huge increase in customer attendance to their larger, stylized booth. An open design concept of their booth was key to displaying a large amount of product offerings. One highlight of the show was their ‘Customer Appreciation Day’. Over 195 established and new customers from throughout the nation were invited to join the Bedrosians sales team at their booth for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Everyone enjoyed the ‘Tile Time’ camaraderie at Coverings 2012.
‘This venue also provides us with a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with established east coast customers and connect with Central and South American buyers.’ said Bedrosian.
Here are a few, top customer favorites, successfully launched at Coverings.
All products are stocked and ready to ship:
Manhattan Glass products shown: Tub and Walls- Concrete 2×8, Floor: Silk -linear mosaic
Manhattan Glass: High style, contemporary and sleek. Specified by architects and designers! Offered in 15 of the most popular metallic and classic colors. With color names such as Broadway, Central Park and Fifth Avenue, it is definitely a fashion hit!
5 sizes: 1×1 mosaic, 2×8, 4×16, Linear Mosaic, Brick Mosaic. Matt and gloss finish. 8 glass blends and 12 stone blends. Manhattan Glass is available in 145 unique items! It is the most extensive line of glass tile available in one collection. It’s a top favorite and here’s the direct link.
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Bedrosians sales team is still energized from the high volume of orders that were written during Coverings 2012. Especially noteworthy this year was all of the international connections we established. Bedrosians currently has products being delivered factory direct to new customers in Venezuela, Canada and The Bahamas.
Once again, Bedrosians customers come first! Designing new tile collections that meet the needs of Bedrosians national and international customer base is a challenging task. The design and marketing team is busy creating their new collections for Coverings 2013. Inspired from world travels, nature and customer requests, the 2013 tile collections are sure to please everyone. Stay tuned for some exciting surprises from Bedrosians at Covering 2013!
While everyone enjoyed the hospitality surrounding the city of Orlando, Bedrosians is looking forward to the excitement at Coverings 2013 in Atlanta for its noteworthy design and architectural community. See you from April 29th through May 2nd at Coverings 2013! It’s going to be just…peachy!
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Paxos Teardrop Hanging Snuggler
While away a relaxing hour or two in the garden in our Paxos Teardrop Hanging Snuggler. With plenty room to curl up, allow the gentle swinging motion to ease your stresses as you enjoy your book or just take in the view. The durable but authentic looking faux wicker will add a stylish look to any garden and it comes with the charcoal seat cushion shown.
You can adjust the length of the chains connecting the seat to the sturdy tubular frame to ensure it’s at a height to suit you and fill with as many additional cushions as you like for extra comfort.
Total: H 197 x W 125 x D 128cm
Base: Dia. 120cm
Chain (each): L 55cm
Hanging chair: H 120x W 125 x D 128cm
Seat: H 52cm
Seat: W 112 x D 85cm
Cushion: H 20 x W 115 x D 80cm
Frame made of powder coated iron, basket seat made of PE faux wicker.
Water repellent cushion made from Polyester.
Adjustable chain for different heights.
2 x safety straps and carabiner clips from chair to pole.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Our PE wicker is UV proof to avoid fading and deterioration and the metal base has been treated with an anti-rust coating to ensure the long life of our hanging chair. However, as with all outdoor furniture, do not leave it uncovered for long periods of wet weather.
If using a cover, please use one that is breathable and will not retain moisture underneath.
Cushion is water repellent but please store inside during wet weather and the winter months.
Some self-assembly is required.
Extra scatter cushions not included.
Once your order has been placed, our 2 MAN team will then contact you directly, within 3-5 working days, to inform you of the delivery slot available.
Your delivery team will carefully position the item in a room of your choice and upon request will dispose of all packaging. Please make sure the item will fit into the room and also make sure doorways and hallways on the way are wide enough for it to pass.
Please note this item cannot be delivered outside of the UK.
For more information visit our full delivery information page.
Returns and Refunds
You have 28 days to return any item for a full refund, provided it is in original, unused, saleable condition and repacked in the original packaging.
You are responsible for the cost of returning your item(s) to us, unless you received a faulty, damaged or wrongly dispatched item.
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The Secret to Platform Building for Startups
A.K.A. Book Notes for Your First 1000 Copies by Tim Grahl
UPDATE #2: The contest closed with a surprise ending. Due to overwhelming response from newsletter subscribers, Tim agreed to send 10 signed free copies of his book instead of just 3. Huge thanks to Tim and his company Out:think for his generosity and thank you to newsletter subscribers for your interest.
UPDATE: This Thursday (the 13th), Tim Grahl has agreed to give away 3 free signed paperback copies of Your First 1000 Copies to mailing list members of this blog. Sign up at the top or bottom of this page and you will receive instructions on Thursday for how you can get a free signed copy of this book.
How would life be different if you had 5,000 friends you could reach out to tell about your new venture? How would 15,000 fans of You, Inc. change your luck? Would it make it easier to launch a company and get traction with 50,000 person engaged mailing list? Sounds impossible? Most startup founders don’t even try. What if there was a book that gave you step-by-step advice on how to accomplish this feat?
You’re in luck, because just a few months ago, Tim Grahl wrote it: Your First 1000 Copies.
Have you ever read a book that applied so perfectly to your life even though it wasn’t supposed to? Two books that did this to me years ago were Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and Zen in the Art of Archery. I have never been very interested in motorcycles or archery, but both of these books shaped my high school years profoundly. Books like this are rare and transformative. I found a new one in Your First 1000 Copies. It apparently teaches writers of fiction and non-fiction books how to sell 1000 copies of their book by building a platform of fans. Or does it?
I originally picked up the book because I have written a few books and am thinking about writing another. But while reading this book, my eyes opened widely. I thought: “What if I used the same techniques to build fans of my startup?”
I realized the strategies and tactics in Your First 1000 Copies lays out an amazingly powerful platform building concept applicable to startup founders and entrepreneurs just as easily as is does for authors.
Overview. Getting attention for your startup in today’s world is difficult. To many founders I talk to, they don’t even know where to start so they don’t even try. Start by reading Your First 1000 Copies. It lays out a simple 4-layer strategy for building a following of fans for whatever you are doing: a startup, a book, a movement, anything.
Permission. The first and primary strategy is permission for email newsletters. Quantifying a fan base is done by counting the people who opt-in to inviting you into their email inboxes. Email is still the #1 sales conversion tool by orders of magnitude. When you tweet 100,000 followers, only a small fraction of them will see it. When you email 100,000 people, a large percentage of them will see it.
Content. How do you create fans? Create fantastic content and distribute it widely and freely to as many people as possible with a call to action to sign up to get more free content on a regular basis. Easy to say, hard to do. What are you passionate about? What do you get obsessed with? What would your spouse or significant other say you can’t stop talking about? Why not blog about that. After you put it on your blog, re-post it on Medium and Quora for even wider distribution.
Outreach. What about Twitter and Facebook? They are great places to deepen your relationship with your fans, but not a place to quantify a fan base. You can’t send multiple email newsletters a day, but you can certainly tweet and post useful updates multiple times a day. Treat your social accounts like mini bite-sized versions of your long form blogs. Keep them helpful and interesting. Use the 20-to-1 rule from another great book I will review soon: Platform by Michael Hyatt. For every 1 tweet to promote your own content, do 20 useful tweets with links and quotes that are not self-promotion.
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Creating fans is an overlooked and underused startup technique that can pay huge dividends. DigitalOcean has created fans using the same playbook as SliceHost, creating tons of free and useful unix tutorials. Buffer has created fans by posting useful blog posts every day and encouraging users to join their daily newsletter. Even Paul Graham built a powerful personal platform using similar techniques of giving away tons of free content, one of the original entrepreneur advice bloggers. Think you can’t do it? Don’t have enough time? Read another book I will be reviewing soon: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
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Using a rubber stamp, the mason jar was stamped on pattern paper and cut out. A Christmas/Winter scene was created inside the jar using the embellishments from the Holly Jolly embellishment kit. The snow is white acrylic paint and the small felt trees are in the Holly Jolly embellishment kit. The kit is full of sequins, beads, pearls, charms, ribbon and buttons. Green, red, large and small buttons!! You will want to add them everywhere.
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I’m happy to announce the publication of The Definitive Guide to SOAR.
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What I still find a little odd is that it was the only time I sat down to watch sports news during my whole vacation, and I just happened to flip on SportsCenter at the home of a friend I was visiting right at the moment it flashed BREAKING NEWS...
Before yesterday, I was still on hiatus from this site because I still hadn't quite summoned the courage to write the somewhat overdramatic, somewhat maudlin, reaction post to the news about David Ortiz being on the 2003 "steroid list".
Because let's face it, when that news plopped, steaming, into the midst of my vacation, my first gut response was more than a little dramatic and emotional - I retired to the guest room of my friend's house, sat down on the bed, and for the second time in my life, I cried about baseball.
I was crying because I believed this to be the first step in an A-Rod / Andy Pettitte style 'roids scandal, where we had to listen to the one player I've always known I couldn't handle looking at this way tell us in an excruciating press conference how he'd been lying all along, and that he was just as big a juicer, cheater, and worst of all, liar, as the rest of the idols who have tumbled from their pedestals in recent years. I looked at this as the beginning of the end.
Even now, I still feel it's a turning point, and I still feel the sense I had, which filled me with sadness, remains correct. Once this Pandora's box is opened on any slugger, it never fully closes. There are too many people out there who want to believe Papi juiced every bit as much as I don't want to believe it, and the mere allegation is all that's needed to change the discussion around his name, forever.
While turning over that post in my mind, I also made the rounds checking others' reactions. As usual in moments of baseball hell, one of the most comforting things is the realization that you're not alone in your misery. I was surprised that my cousin, a Twins fan, was the only person to even attempt to talk trash with me about it - after fielding an angry nation's reaction to SpyGate over at MVN after Super Bowl XLII, I had been expecting a similar in-your-face experience when the news broke about Ortiz.
Instead, what I saw was depression much like my own, even from people not invested in the Red Sox.
"A sad day for baseball," texted a friend of mine who's a Yankees fan. SI called Ortiz 'baseball's first cuddly doper' in a surprisingly gentle one-page editorial. Shaughnessy didn't even waste a day, so I heard, disowning the 04 and 07 World Series, but the general reaction seemed to be apathy, tinged with only the faintest traces of malaise, many of those coming from Red Sox fans in anguish about the news and its implications.
Even the normally humorous Surviving Grady showed a grave mood, with a post from Denton that concluded, "I've never felt so disillusioned about something I love as I feel about baseball right now." Really, at that point in time, this did not feel like an overstatement of any kind. (No crying in baseball, my ass).
I may not have written here for even longer than I had planned, but I've spent most of my non-work time in the last week ruminating on this situation, working out the implications, drawing lines for myself in the sand. Discussing and turning this over with anyone I could get to listen, Red Sox fans and non-Red Sox fans alike.
The first thing I determined unequivocally was that, even if David Ortiz were found to have undeniably shot steroids into his ass throughout 2004 (something the league's test results purportedly refute), you can't just disown the World Series. As Joy of Sox put it:
The games were the games. The results and records are final -- and absolutely legitimate. The Red Sox won the 2004 World Series. The Yankees won the 2000 World Series. The Reds won the 1919 World Series.
Even if I were to disown the World Series out of an intellectual sense that it was the right thing to do, it would feel fake. I just can't go there. As I put it the first time people were running around screaming about how the 2004 and 2007 World Series were now (poof!) invalid because Manny was suspended from the Dodgers:
Maybe self-righteous rage is the point of sports for some people. Maybe there are some people who believe that, through some magical transference, the abilities and, ideally, unimpeachable sportsmanship of athletes reflect on the people who buy a ticket to watch them play.
If I were to insist everything about my pastimes were completely in line with the most exacting moral standards, lest I be called out as a hypocrite by some stranger on the Internet, I'd live a miserable life indeed. It's cliche, but at the end of the day, life is just too friggin' short to imagine burning all my Red Sox memorabilia in the back yard because the New York Times says some unnamed sources say David Ortiz's name is on a list somewhere of people who did banned substances. Who really lives their life that way?
But that all did little to lessen the inherent suckitude of the situation. What still had me tied up in knots was the fact of who it was. Call me naive, in denial, drinking the Kool-Aid, whatever, but even knowing the nature of the era, I had still held out hope that Ortiz would be one of the few MLB star hitters not connected to PEDs in any way, and one of the few Red Sox superstars who finishes his career here on the same glowing terms under which it began. I had held out hope that just once, as cherished a figure as Boston's Big Papi could remain unambiguously loved.
Even after the statements yesterday, which changed the whole picture all over again in my mind, I don't know that I can regain the same hope and trust and personal investment in Papi that I had before this. At the very least, it's going to take quite a while. And that in itself is enough to break my heart, even if it's not as broken as it theoretically could be.
I know he's a professional athlete I've never met. I know that being a fan is really about rooting for the laundry, the Interior Stadium, and all that. But Ortiz had been an exception to that hard-learned rule. I keep a picture of him in each room of my apartment as well as next to my desk at work, because looking at him has always made me smile. What could be bad about something like that? I've reasoned.
Now I know - you leave yourself vulnerable to a week like I've had this last week, a week where it felt like a small but significant light in my day-to-day life had gone out. A week, baseball-wise, worse than any I can remember since October 2003.
Then came yesterday's press conference, and the statement by the MLB Player's Assocation.
This is where "Part 2" of this incident begins. Both Papi and the union's statements yesterday surprised me - I was really expecting an A-Rod-style Press Conference of Shame followed by an old-fashioned savaging of everything I hold dear about the Red Sox by the same national audience that brought us SpyGate (and yes, as you can tell, I remain somewhat traumatized by that whole affair).
Instead, yesterday's statements threw me for another loop, making me feel both better and worse at the same time. Better because no previous accused juicer has been backed as strongly, that I can recall, by the players' union. Better, obviously, because between Papi's claim that a legal supplement caused him to test positive and the MLBPA's statement on the testing process, it seems there's more gray area here than the original NYT story and overwrought ESPN follow-up reporting indicated.
But here's where, as Shaughnessy--ever the voice of the Devil on Red Sox Nation's shoulder--rightly points out (and yes, I did give his column my biannual read in my parents' dead-tree copy of the Globe this afternoon) that now, it's become all about what you want to believe.
So it also made me feel worse, because of the way these suspicions and accusations always take on a life of their own, because the mere existence of this question mark means it will hang over Papi's head from now on. And because having gotten a taste of this experience, this feeling of betrayal, this sense of having been made to look like a fool just for loving a player in the Steroid Era...the only thing I can imagine worse than that feeling is having to go through it all over again.
I'd spent the last week sad; I spent yesterday pissed off.
Do I continue to believe in Ortiz, only to eventually -- maybe even probably -- be kicked in the teeth for real? Or do I get a head start now building up some distance, some defense mechanisms, after this week of suspicion, and potentially rob myself of joy for no reason?
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Sustrans Scotland is running an online Introduction to Fundraising for Active Travel course, taking place over 2 half days, on Tuesday 11th July and Wednesday 19th July (both 10am – 1pm).
Facilitated by Pam Judd, the course aims to be a practical introduction to fundraising for community-based active travel projects in Scotland (such as projects related to walking, wheeling, cycling, or any other mode of travel) which in some way encourage people to travel more actively in their daily lives.
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In between each training day, participants will be asked to complete “homework” – identifying and completing a project application; as a result, participants are asked to have a project in mind in advance. The course is open to anyone working or volunteering for community-based groups or organisations in Scotland, who are planning or delivering projects encouraging active travel.
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CyberArk’s Thomas Fikentscher and Pronto Software’s Chris Dickinson talk regulations, identity management, and the tricky issue of cyber insurance.
At Cyber Security Connect, we often hear from companies in the industry, but what about the companies that rely on that industry?
We were recently lucky enough to grab some time with CyberArk’s regional director, Thomas Fikentscher, and Chris Dickinson from Pronto Software, one of CyberArk’s customers.
In a wide-ranging conversation, we talked about the impact of the current cyber security environment on business, the importance of identity security, and how the insurance industry is helping – or hindering – Australian businesses.
Cyber Security Connect: So Chris, one thing I’m curious about is what is the current state of cyber insurance when it comes to a business of your size? Has it changed recently, in how it impacts your ability to secure your company?
Chris Dickinson: There have been big, significant changes in the insurance side of things just in the last 12 to 18 months, where a lot of organisations were believing that they were kind of covered but their insurers have slipped in some changes into their professional indemnity insurance that excludes all cyber events. So now we’ve had to, as an organisation, go to a broker – the banks are very much running scared.
And so, cyber insurance is one of those things that you can either pay a lot of money for or you just go without. What that meant for us as an organisation is that we’ve had to essentially front up to a panel of multiple insurance companies to find someone who would be prepared to actually insure us. And what that means is that we’ve now got to justify our existence in the world. And what we do as an organisation and the security of the organisation, not necessarily from a technical perspective, but the security of us as an organisation and what we do.
We’ve had to go to extreme lengths to prove our capability and along with that comes all our compliance that we have to do – our ISO certifications and auditing that we have to do every six months – and talk about the technologies specifically that we have inside our technology stack overall to prove that as a service provider for financial information that we are doing everything that we possibly can do to protect our company’s assets and our customers’ assets.
So, it’s actually been quite an ordeal and lots of questions, lots of questionnaires, lots of fronting up to insurance companies, lots of risk assessments, you name it, before the insurance companies will actually even talk to you. So it’s been quite … I’m gonna say, excruciating, because you can’t just go and say “Hey, I just want $20 million worth of cyber insurance,” you know. Now you’ve got to actually negotiate and beg and say, “It’s okay, don’t worry, we’re doing things in a secure manner.”
This is putting a lot of pressure on Australian organisations, but also particularly on organisations like ours, in the service delivery that we do, because our customers expect cyber insurance.
CSC: Has the last year or so been a real wake-up call for this kind of thing? Was this something you were worrying about before Optus and Medicare hit the headlines?
Chris Dickinson: Cyber insurance, in particular, is always something that we’ve gone, “Okay, what coverage have we got?” And what’s interesting is that we believed previously, with the way the insurance worked, that professional indemnity insurance would cover us from an overall liability perspective, and we used to carry hundreds of millions of dollars of professional indemnity insurance.
But then, all of a sudden, you realise that, well, actually you’re not insured anymore. You’ve really got no coverage whatsoever because previous cyber insurance policies would only cover you for your own internal costs. Now there’s a liability argument there within the organisation and our customers. So many companies are probably going to find that they’re going to be left short – unless they review their cyber policies. It’s certainly something that we’ve always been doing and actively been carrying for some time, but now we found ourselves very much underinsured.
CSC: Where does a company like CyberArk fit into this problem of helping a business navigate that kind of landscape?
Chris Dickinson: What’s interesting with insurance companies now is that there’s very much a strong IT focus. Once, I guess, it was probably a whole bunch of risk and compliance people and lawyers, trying to design insurance policies. Now, there’s very much a deeper technical aspect to it, where we’re dealing with technical specialists who understand it and they understand privileged access, and they understand super user accounts, and all these sorts of things.
So, you get challenged a lot more and for us, with CyberArk, we’ve been able to show that we are treating and managing our privileged access accounts in an appropriate manner. You know, we’re not just taking a loosey-goosey type approach to it. We’re actually managing, maintaining, monitoring, and protecting the key, because, you know, every breach generally comes down to the usernames and passwords, right? So we have to make sure that we protect the golden keys in an appropriate manner and that’s really what CyberArk is now doing for us across the company.
CSC: So identity security is the key thing to keep an eye on at the moment – can you or Thomas dive into that a little bit more? Either you or Thomas?
Chris Dickinson: Identity is one of those things that … Once upon a time, say, there was a system administrator account or SIS admin account. That SIS admin account was very much shared and there was not very little control over it. We went on almost a trust model, to say, “We trust you as a person with those credentials,” right? Where now, you can’t take that approach. You can’t look at it from the point of view that I trust a human being anymore because, you know, unfortunately, human beings are fallible.
So, now, we have to put a lot of technology wrapper around it to make sure that the person who’s got access to those very key credentials is the right person, they’re authorised to do it, and we’re watching what they’re doing and that’s for their benefit as much as it is for the company’s benefit.
We need to be able to protect them just as much as protect the company.
Thomas Fikentscher: From a technology perspective, identity security is important, but I think if you analyse the root causes of breaches for the last two years, three years, four years – however long you go back – you will find that they almost all start with a breach of identity. So that’s the source of the problem. And you know, everyone now knows that.
I think across all industries, across all professions, people have understood and have come to a conclusion that this is super important to get right. Chris is correct – if you go back to the old corporate-centric networking protection model, it was a little bit easier to manage. We all know that we live in a world where you want to have access to everything from every place around the world at every time of the day. And that’s how business is done. And we know that digitisation obviously drives these access points as well.
So that’s all identity because identity connects us to our devices and those devices talk to other devices. You’ve got this concept, David, of digital transformation, which ultimately means the connecting of things weird and wonderful that didn’t use to be connected. Why do I have to connect my fridge and do something with that – everything somehow gets connected. So identity, I think, from that perspective, I strongly believe, is at the heart of it all.
CSC: So if you get that right, everything else falls into place?
Thomas Fikentscher: Well, yeah, it’s not that simple, but I think it’s a good starting point and foundation for cyber security.
Chris Dickinson: Yeah – I mean, it’s security and credentials. And it’s not that complex, really. Because if you think of yourself as an individual, you’ve got keys to your house. Who do you trust with those keys, who are you going to allow into your house with those keys – proper identity access management is all about that, right?
It’s all about, I’ve got a set of keys to get into my private assets or corporate assets. Who am I going to trust with that key? You know your mom and your dad, you kind of trust they’re never going to do anything wrong to you but your neighbour … you probably think twice about that. It’s a simple concept really but we trust, inherently trust, people way too much, unfortunately. And nowadays we just can’t do that.
CSC: Chris, you mentioned regulations earlier. Do you feel the government’s doing enough to support businesses of your size when it comes to the regulatory environment? And to tell you what’s expected and required of you in those regards?
Chris Dickinson: I think part of the problem is they’re making it up as quickly as it goes along. Right? And I think they work from crisis to crisis, and then they realise that they’ve got to tighten the screws up but they don’t really put any forethought into it. We have a lot of dealings with the ATO, for argument’s sake. And because part of our software is single-touch payroll, and we’ve got interfaces to the Tax Office, if you look at what they’re actually doing and making us do, it’s clearly coming from a legalistic background, right? They’re clearly not understanding identity and identity access, because they just say, “Well, you just got to do this and right…”
Well, hang on a second, it doesn’t work that way in the real world. And so, they’re making you jump through hurdles and putting more governance and compliance and structure around things without necessarily thinking about the practicalities of it, and how it’s actually going to function in the real world. And the challenge you have is that you’re arguing against lawyers, which makes it very, very difficult from a compliance perspective, and some stuff that they actually do is just completely brain dead and I don’t get it, but you know, we have to comply, so therefore, we must do it.
So I think governments are doing the best they can but they are very much making it up as they go along.
CSC: Thomas, I imagine you have some thoughts of your own?
Thomas Fikentscher: We get bombarded with compliance and new frameworks – the problem is, they’re not necessarily aligned.
I think the overall holistic strategy is a little missing. We still have a lot of different industry-specific stuff – that’s happening. The Australian energy sector has their cyber security framework, right? It’s a bunch of Excel tables with lots of security controls you have to look into but how is that aligned to the Essential Eight, which is more from a federal perspective or standard? Is there overlap, or is there a difference in there? So I think that sort of bigger vision of what that’s going to look like is missing and everyone is trying to catch up.
Then you’ve got the banking sector – only APRA regulated, right, and APRA has prudential standards, they come up with specific stuff. The latest one is CPS 231, because they realise, hang on a minute, it’s all third-party risk, right? It’s actually not the banks themselves, it’s the surrounding ecosystem. So we need to force them into operational risk management of third-party risk. So Chris is right, it’s a little bit on-the-fly. It’s driven by the events of the day, but it’s not necessarily synchronised across those different sectors.
Chris Dickinson: I think it’s all too little too late as well. I think the problem with privacy and identity access, and identity fraud, and all those sorts of things … We’ve allowed, social media, we’ve allowed all these different platforms to share content, and now they’re trying to wind all that back a little bit and say, “Oh, hang on a second – we’ve got to take privacy seriously now.”
I think we’re just constantly playing catch-up.
CSC: There’s a saying when it comes to military matters, that you’re always fighting the last war. And that sounds like exactly what you’re describing here – this is all just catch-up. There’s no ability to look forward to see what’s coming down the track.
Thomas Fikentscher: Data privacy laws are an interesting point. If, as an organisation, I collect a lot of information about customers or my partners, I should have an obligation to run some rings of security and controls around that – it’s not necessarily a novel idea. But we’re finally caught out because, again reactively, the stuff is being stolen now. Right?
So a threat actor extracts the data and then publishes it on the dark web, and … “Hang on, we have a problem!” I mean, that’s very reactive. And you look at record-retention policies across Australian industry sectors – that’s a dog’s breakfast. Everyone has their own policies. There is no clarity. “Oh, I have to have to keep this one for seven years. I have to keep that one for three years…” But based on what principle? Why do I have to keep marketing information when I go to the electronic store for seven years? I don’t get that.
So for me, there are, again, no clear guidelines when it comes to that. So I think it’s one of the reasons why we are one of the most attacked countries – because the adversaries know that it’s actually a patchwork and it’s not really very concise.
CSC: So what’s the solution to that problem – get you guys in the government to fix everything up? Is there actually a silver bullet solution?
Thomas Fikentscher: So from my perspective, there’s no such thing as a silver bullet. You have to chip away at the problem.
I think there is certainly an increased amount of dialogue and coordination, even at the federal level right now, to try to harmonise things a little bit more and I think that will probably gradually get better and we might see many more comprehensive policies.
I was very encouraged to see a significant turnout of people at our recent event because you can see that the community is interested and people are getting into that space – it’s growing and that can be a good thing. I still believe that the business side needs to come into the game, not just the technologists, the businesspeople need to acknowledge their responsibility and be part of the community. That will make life so much easier because the decision-making will be faster. I think the policies will be clearer.
But it’s not all doom and gloom!
Chris Dickinson: Yeah, 100 per cent.
If your board is not having these conversations at the business level, then you need to get rid of your board. Because this has to be at the top and they need to recognise the problem for what it is in our digital landscape. And they have to take full ownership; all too often it still remains at the IT manager’s level to ask, “Oh, is everything secure? Are we okay?” And of course, he says, yes, it is.
But then they get breached and then the board ends up in a lot of trouble, but the board needs to be guaranteeing. You’ve got to have a governance structure in place, they’ve got to make sure that they’ve got the checklists, and that they don’t just take it for granted that you’re protected and secure. Make sure that it’s actually being carried out – and the only way you can do that is through good governance, compliance, and auditing.
CSC: Thomas and Chris, thank you so much for your time.
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Anthony Johnson and Jordan Dotson have been household names on Fountain Avenue in Burlington Township for the past two years.
The duo are a key reason the Falcons’ football program has accumulated a 20-6 record since 2019. They’re also a key reason why Burlington Township’s basketball program finished with a 9-5 record a season ago and inserted itself into sectional title contention this winter.
“They’re tough kids,” Burlington Township coach Ryan Derry said. “I know Jordan’s been a (football) captain since he’s been a sophomore here and A.J.’s been one our best athletes in the school. They’ve played a lot of basketball together. (Burlington Township football) coach (Tom) Maderia does such a great job with them, football wise, and that’ll usually translate to the basketball court — mental toughness, especially. Those two are our two top dogs and they know that.”
Johnson, a 2021 South Jersey Sports Zone All-South Jersey First Team football selection, is a James Madison commit. He racked up 675 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2021, in addition to hauling in four interceptions on defense.
He’s also the Falcons’ top returnee on the hardwood this winter.
Johnson averaged a team-high 15.0 points per game a season ago and scored a career-high 29 points in a 65-57 win over Pemberton. He concluded the campaign with three consecutive 20-plus point outings.
“I just keep the same mentality no matter what sport I’m playing,” Johnson said. “I want to thrive and be great no matter what I do. That’s how my leadership comes from football to basketball. I keep the same mentality.”
Dotson, a Harvard football commit, is a third-year starter that averaged 9.4 points per game last season. He scored a career-high 17 points in a 61-55 win over Bordentown and tallied double figures in eight different contests. The senior also charted minutes as a freshman on a team that finished 22-8 and fell to Wall, 53-47, in the Central Jersey Group 3 final in 2019. The experienced Dotson provides the Falcons with a formidable presence on the interior.
“It’s all about the mindset,” Dotson said. “I have the same mindset no matter what the sport is. I just want to be aggressive, (give) 100 percent effort and dominate whenever I can. I like a challenge. I think we just gotta keep working and keep bettering ourselves.”
Burlington Township also welcomes back junior guard Jordan Poole. Poole averaged 8.0 points per game a season ago and received an offer from Penn State – Greater Allegheny in November. 6-foot-7 senior forward Amar Lane (6.3 points per game) and senior Leland Williams (4.3 points per game) also return for the Falcons. Juniors Maurice Crump (7.1 points per game) and Alex Cygan (6.4 points per game) are returning players expected to contribute. Junior guard Jeton Brice also saw action in seven games last season.
“We return a lot of really good players,” Derry said. “We had one player graduate last year. The expectations are high. These kids expect a lot out of themselves. A lot of them are really good athletes that’ve been in big time football games or track events. I know these kids are talking about playing deep into March and that excites me.”
Prior to last year’s shortened season, Burlington Township finished with a 14-15 record and fell to Neptune, 44-42, in the Central Jersey Group 3 semifinals. The Falcons’ record wasn’t indicative of how battle-tested and tough they were, though. Derry’s squad navigated a daunting schedule that featured two bouts with Trenton Catholic, Camden Catholic, St. Thomas Aquinas, Timber Creek (NJSIAA Group 3 state finalist), Burlington City (NJSIAA Group 1 state finalist), a pair of bouts with Moorestown, Wildwood Catholic (NJSIAA Non-Public B state finalist), Paul VI and Haddonfield.
The Falcons will challenge themselves again this winter with non-conference matchups against Bishop Eustace, Haddonfield and Shawnee, among others.
Preparing for March is one of Derry’s biggest priorities.
“When my time’s up, I won’t care what my record says,” Derry said. “I just want my kids to play the toughest schedule possible every year. I want them to step on the court in March and say, ‘hey, we’ve seen TCA, we’ve seen Lenape, we’ve seen St. Augustine Prep, we’ve seen all these schools.’ I don’t want our kids to be shell shocked when it really matters in March.”
“This schedule this year is the same,” Derry added. “We’re in a couple showcase games, we play some parochial schools, we’ll travel a little bit. The schedule just prepares us for all that matters and that’s March and competing for a sectional championship.”
Burlington Township will move from Central Jersey Group 3 to South Jersey Group 3 this season. The Falcons are 5-2 in the playoffs since 2018-19 under the direction of Derry.
“South 3 is tough,” Derry said. “It doesn’t matter who you play — you have to beat everybody anyway.”
The Falcons open the season this Friday on the road against Bordentown. Burlington Township will be idle this weekend before traveling to Mount Holly to face Burlington County Scholastic League Liberty Division foe Rancocas Valley on December 20.
Derry’s Falcons plan to navigate their path to March one step at a time.
“We’re thinking about March, but we start up in one week,” Derry said. “We’re at Bordentown. We just talked about a one-step approach. We can’t get anywhere in March without taking care of December 17. We can’t get anywhere in March without taking care of December 20 right after that. It’s a one-game mentality with our kids. We understand it’s a marathon. We’ve made pretty good advances in March in the past (and) we understand that we need to make sure we take care of our business here in practices and games in December before we think about March.”
As for Johnson, there is only one thing that could make the season a success for him before he hops on I-95 en route to Harrisonburg, Virginia.
“We all want a ring,” Johnson said. “That’s our goal. Our motto is, ‘one team, one goal.’ During the season, we’re gonna take it one game at a time. That’s what we’re here for.”
As for Derry, his commitment to his job responsibilities stems from an obligation he feels necessary to fulfill.
That obligation is to continue to establish a winning culture and bring home a trophy for the Burlington Township community.
“Your culture is the most important thing about your program,” Derry said. “It’s not easy. It’s something you have to work at every single day. That shows up the most when it matters. I’m just so fortunate to be here. This school has such a proud tradition. I’m glad I’m the stakeholder and the groundskeeper for Burlington Township boys basketball. This means so much to so many people. Especially this community.” | <urn:uuid:ae3ae2ab-4c41-4c0c-8080-7135368e5e71> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.d2sportsnetwork.com/post/burlington-twp-s-two-division-i-football-commits-determined-to-cap-careers-with-basketball-title | 2024-04-22T23:36:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00868.warc.gz | en | 0.955665 | 1,689 |
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Issuing from an underground cave, the Cladagh River journeys down a narrow, steeply-sided gorge towards the Erne Lowland. The gorge is thickly covered by a long established ash woodland.
The Arch over the river, formed when the cave roof collapsed, gets its name from the polished limestone which people used to think was marble. Wood goldilocks grow here as evidence that this is a very old woodland, also early purple orchid, birds' nest orchid, bluebell and wild strawberry. Red squirrels may be glimpsed in the tree canopy.
There are areas where landslips on the steep sides of the gorge have taken trees with them, which adds to the interest of the site. There is a folly, locally known as The Cottage, overlooking the tourist entrance to Marble Arch. This was used for shooting parties in Victorian times and is well worth a visit.
The visitor centre at the Marble Arch Caves is open from late March to September with toilets and cafe.
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Consistently voted the world’s most liveable city, Melbourne is also apparently the place to be for the undead as well. Many local landmarks have had ghost sightings, so next time you’re at one of these iconic Melbourne spots, keep your eyes peeled and your nerves in check.
A theatre without a resident ghost is like chips without salt – disappointing and unexpected. The Princess Theatre doesn’t let us down however. Being the longest-running continuous entertainment venue in the country (having opened its doors in 1854), it’s no wonder there’s a ghost or two flitting around the spacious theatre.
With several ghost sightings throughout the years, the Princess Theatre’s very own phantom of the opera is believed to be singer Frederick Federici. Federici died while performing an opera at the theatre in 1888, experiencing a heart attack while being lowered from the stage and into the basement. The cast were apparently unaware of his demise during the show and said that he had been onstage with them, taking his bow at the end.
There have been numerous reported sightings of Federici’s ghost over the years by performers and staff. Rather than trying to expel him from the theatre, it was tradition to reserve him a seat in the theatre’s third row so he could watch performances amongst the audience (rather than creeping around).
Cinema Nova, Rivoli Cinemas & Village Jam Factory
If the thought of being seated next to a ghost is enough to deter you from the theatre and into a cinema instead, you may want to steer clear of many of Melbourne’s finest movie houses. Carlton’s Cinema Nova opened in 1992 and is one of Australia’s biggest independent cinemas. Catch a movie at Nova and you could also be audience to the ghost of a young girl. Check your ticket stub to see if you’ll be watching your film in Cinema 4, as that’s where she’s been spotted, running down the aisle.
Figure a safer bet is to catch the film at South Yarra’s Village Jam Factory instead? Avoid Cinema 4 there too, as this is also believed to be haunted. Sightings of ghosts of a cigar-smoking older gent and a giggly girl have been reported.
And you may want to avoid Cinema 4 at Rivoli Cinemas in Hawthorn East, as this too is said to have its own ghost. Perhaps avoid all Cinema 4s across the city if you have phasmophobia (a fear of ghosts), just to be on the safe side.
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station is a Melbourne icon, a central hub for trains coming and going across the city, as well as being a popular meet-up place (‘meet you under the clocks!’). The station’s earliest incarnation was as Melbourne Terminus, opened in 1854, and in the early 1900s it became the building we now recognise.
If you’re at the station late at night and heading along the Williamstown, Werribee or Flemington Racecourse lines, look out for a ghost nicknamed George. The ghostly fisherman is said to visit platform 10 and has been spotted by staff and train travellers. It’s said that he gazes out towards the Yarra River, clutching his fishing rod. There’s a theory that George may have drowned in Yarra, but who he is exactly and why he wants to spend his afterlife waiting for a train is a mystery.
Queen Victoria Market
On its busiest days it’s difficult to make out much around you at the bustling Queen Victoria Market. The largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere, the Queen Vic is the place to shop if you don’t mind crowds – or ghosts. Next time you’re shouting for a börek or buying a slab of cheese, pay attention to your fellow shoppers – they might not be as they seem, for it has been said that numerous ghosts haunt the market, including a trio of bushrangers.
It’s not surprising that the Queen Victoria Market would have its share of ghouls, as the land it was built on (back in the late 1860s) was home to the Old Melbourne Cemetery. Approximately 7000 early residents of Melbourne were laid to rest in this graveyard, and while almost 100 bodies were relocated to other cemeteries, their ghosts may well have stayed put. Something to ponder while you queue up for your hot jam donut, wondering if the cold breeze on the back of your neck is the wind, or something else…
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Dales Marine welcomes HMS Grimsby
This ship is a Sandown Class Minehunter of the British Royal Navy. Built by Vosper Thornycraft in 1998, it measures 52.5m long with an 11m beam and 600 tonne displacement.
The HMS Grimsby docked at Garvel for 4 days to carry out oil changes, blade inspections and polishing to both Voith Schneider Propellers.
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“[Senator Jesse] Helms regularly clashed with Bill Clinton, and once said the president “better have a bodyguard” if he visited North Carolina. He later said the comment was meant in jest.” (Wall Street Journal 7/5/08)
“Your tax dollars are being used to pay for grade school classes that teach our children that CANNIBALISM, WIFE-SWAPPING, and the MURDER of infants and the elderly are acceptable behavior.”
“Both presidential candidates this year are calling for an end to what they say are politics of division and vitriol that have intensified in Washington over the past quarter-century.
“In a sense, they are repudiating a style embodied as much as anybody by former Sen. Jesse Helms, who died Friday at age 86.” (Wall Street Journal 7/5/08)
Wow. In a single package. A nasty-speaking opponent of civil rights for minorities of all types and a template for late 20th-Century vicious personalized divisive politics.
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