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Ming’s Pantry Malaysian Street Food Canberra Reviews from The Last Year
Avoid this place if you don't want any trouble
Worst, WORST service I've ever had. The food is below average, which doesn't matter that much as we are just pass by and have something to eat. The service is, however, far worse than their food. The waitress is extremely rude and have 0 patients for us. She smashed the menu on the ground and taking our order with a rude attitude. She didn't repeat our orders, and messed with it not surprisingly. We have to pay extra for the spring roll we didn't even mention in our order. The owner(or manager)'s sided with the waitress, and almost forced us to pay for the food. We literally ran out without finishing our food, and it's the worst experience I've had during my trip in Australia. Avoid this place if U don't want any trouble.
Average food, wish the service was better
I've eaten here before, and quite liked the food; so came here on a hot weekend, looking forward to some good Malaysian food. We would have liked to sit indoors, but all the fans were off, and 'could not be switched on' with no explanation provided why. We opted to sit sit outside, under whatever shade we could find. After a while, a table was cleared, we were seated, and we ordered and paid upfront for some laksas, CKT and beef noodles. We asked for extra chilli - which was an extra cost (but to make a dish extra hot was no extra charge !?) The food was served quickly enough, but was disappointing in taste. I've had better CKT here before. A request for an extra fork was met with a brusque 'I've already give you forks' Given that the food was so-so, and the service was so-bad; we will not be eating here again.
Below average, won't be returning
The worst spring rolls we have ever had, obviously cooked from frozen and the insides were like soup with no flavour, came out half way through eating our main meal. Combination laksa was mostly seafood (which i love) but not a single vegetable, pork etc in there, also very salty. Service not friendly. Won't be returning.
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Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
So glad I came across this app :)
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
I was waiting on the transfer for name but it hasn’t happened yet and my reservation is tonight , will it be an issue that is hasn’t changed into my name yet
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Thats unfortunate but you can always get your money back if they cancel the reservation.
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Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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by entering the username and password for your account. You will be directed to the cPanel home page.
You will see the Git Version Control icon. Proceed by clicking on it.
Step 3: The Git Version Control page will appear.
Step 5: Now, you’ll have to enter the repository URL that you want to clone which contains the site to be installed.
Step 6: Enter the path to the document root of the site in the Repository Path text box.
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Last year, my mother-in-law and I saw a very disturbing movie, "The Invisible War." It told of continued, almost systematic sexual and emotional abuse of women in the military. The stars of this documentary ranged from privates in the US Army to lieutenants in the Marines. All of them love their country and joined the military out of this love and sense of duty. All of these women were treated worse than dogs. All of these people want to stop the rapes, stop the predatory behavior of senior officers, and change the injustice of a system that dismisses, diminishes and disrespects people. We were sickened by the reported maulings, suffocated by the trapped feeling these people experienced, and enraged by the jeering, smirking attitude of the superior officers in a chain of command that focuses on the chains and turned a blind eye to command.
My mother-in-law had been married to a lieutenant colonel in the Marines during World War II and recalls her husband complaining about training women to fly planes when he wanted to be in the war itself. She recalled that George was upset with the burden of keeping the men away from the "chicken coop" and that he suspected that some of the chickens were sluts making some extra money on the side. She said she didn't really think about how the women were viewed or treated back then. It didn't seem odd to her that women might be troublesome in an all male environment. She remembered that the commanders were bothered by having to protect them from unwanted sexual advances on top of training them for warfare.
That was almost seventy-five years ago, but the attitudes of men toward women in the military haven't changed that much as illustrated by one of the comments made on the YouTube video below:
This man's response to sexual assault against women goes back to the dark ages and possibly beyond. It is a mentality fostered by anger and delusion. Violence against women is not an issue for this person because he believes most women lie, manipulate, and cause problems for men who only want sexual gratification by using their awesome vagina. In his opinion, feminazis like the documentary producers are distracting people from important issues by giving voices and faces to rape victims instead of shunning them like they did in the good old days. To be fair, most of the comments and written commentary about this documentary express the majority opinion that such abuses are intolerable and must be abolished.
However, there are too many people like AGG who propagate the "women are sluts" myth based on their unfortunate "personal experiences" and not on facts. It's too bad that AGG's personal experience did not extend to watching this documentary because he might then change his opinion. He would know that rape in the U.S. Army is not anti-man - men get raped too. It is not about manipulating for extra benefits either since the people who have filed complaints are still waiting for justice and compensation. AGG missed the entire point of this expose. Those in a position of power preyed on their subordinates. The complainants were either ignored, further abused or forced out of their jobs.
Fortunately, more powerful and influential people did get the point of this documentary and in December 2013 the latest defense budget includes changes to the army's Uniform Code of Military Justice that will encourage prosecution of rapists in the military. This is progress.
Even though today's statistics tell us that violence against women is prevalent there has been a slight decline in rapes in the US over the years. It's interesting to note that while forcible rapes in the US have declined slightly, rapes in the military have increased. Without the "whistle blowers" who bring attention to this shameful problem, the American public would not know that our military needs immediate correction on this issue. We might not realize that women and men who are in the military have a greater exposure to harm, not from the enemy, but from colleagues and superiors. It's progress that this issue is seeing daylight, but we've got a long way to go to stop the abuses. The latest legislation brings change to the UCMJ but to really solve the problem of sexual violence against women and men - thinking must change. Our collective mind must take the focus off of twerking, thug culture, aggression as a first choice in solving problems, and embed respect for oneself and others into every aspect of our culture. | <urn:uuid:8bec13b4-69a7-4e92-900e-7260a050fc21> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://auntikhaki.blogspot.com/2014/02/ | 2024-04-24T03:56:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.981714 | 892 |
A plucky little start-up company in Afton, Minn. is manufacturing natural red food dye, extracted from a new variety of purple corn grown in southwest Minnesota.
Suntava is selling its trademarked Sayela colorant to food and beverage makers. Sayela is derived from Suntava Purple Corn, a hybrid developed by Red Rock Genetics, an independent corn genetics company in Lamberton, Minn. The high-value niche crop is raised by farmer-members of Meadowland Cooperative in Lamberton.
Suntava and its collaborators exemplify “green industry” trends — crop diversity, health-promoting foods, high-tech research, product development — that will propel job growth in Minnesota agriculture in the coming decades.
Green trends are explored in a new AURI report, “Minnesota Food Production Sector: Growing Green Jobs,” prepared at the request of the Minnesota Legislature. The study looks at green-job opportunities in Minnesota’s diverse food industry, says Teresa Spaeth, AURI executive director. It lays out some of the challenges to job creation and suggests ways that “Minnesota can support high-quality job growth and entrepreneurship in the food production sector,” Spaeth says.
Green jobs are usually associated with renewable energy, says Minnesota State Representative Al Juhnke of Willmar, agriculture finance committee chair and an AURI board member. Yet, “agriculture is the original green industry. There’s a lot of opportunity in agriculture for value-added green job growth. And a good number of these jobs could be in rural Minnesota.”
Market drives growth
Consumers are driving green-job growth in Minnesota agriculture, says AURI project director Kate Paris, who led the report’s research team.
“Sustainability is clearly not a fad,” the report says, but “will, in fact, change food production at every stage of the supply chain — including on the farm.”
At the farm level, demand will rise for a greater variety of local and “naturally-grown” products, says report author Carol Russell of Russell Herder, a Minnesota market research firm. That could lead to more jobs for certified organic producers and truck farmers who serve nearby urban markets. Sustainable agriculture educators, organic certification consultants, horticultural experts and other production support jobs could follow.
Local and regional food distributors will be needed to gather and sell locally-grown foods to wholesale and food service outlets. Farmers markets, on-farm stores and local marketing cooperatives could generate new direct-marketing jobs, too.
Demand for local specialty products, such as artisan cheeses, wine, beer and organic poultry and meat could add processing jobs in rural Minnesota. New retail merchandising techniques will let shoppers trace food products all the way back to the farm and even compare the sustainability of competing products.
Food safety is another major trend that will spur green ag jobs, Paris says. “Consumer concerns about food health and safety are shaping the industry at every level,” the report says. “Consumers and regulators alike are sharpening focus on how food is grown, processed and produced.”
This will expand the need for jobs and businesses that ensure a safe food supply. For example: companies to track food through the supply chain, technologies to measure food freshness or contamination, hazard analysis experts, food-safety inspectors and trainers, regulatory compliance officers, quality control specialists.
Food-safety jobs will also emerge in high-tech fields such as bioinformation systems, genomics, systems biology and nanotechnology, says Amy Johnson of BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota. These fields “may not seem to be related to the food industry,” she says, “but they truly are.” She sees “tremendous potential for those businesses to be created within Minnesota,” a technology leader. “There is a definite concentration of skill sets here.”
Food processing innovations will also generate green jobs, Carol Russell says. A good example is the rising popularity of “functional foods,” which offer health benefits. Minnesota could become a leader in this sector, “thanks to its powerful combination of research capability, food-processing prowess and production diversity,” she says.
Large Minnesota food processors such as Hormel, General Mills and Land O’ Lakes — and their suppliers — are all pouring resources into functional food research and development, says AURI food scientist Charan Wadhawan. The same is true of small Minnesota companies such as Suntava, which is developing natural food color. Food science advances will also offer opportunities for Minnesota farmers to grow specialty crops, like red corn, for pharmaceutical or functional food uses, Russell says.
Animal agriculture at risk?
Amidst all this potential job growth, one of Minnesota agriculture’s most important job sources may be at risk, Paris says.
Livestock production and processing, which generates more than 100,000 jobs and contributes $11 billion to Minnesota’s economy, faces “significant external threats,” the report says. Increased regulation, public fears about manure management and animal welfare, and local land use conflicts could all weigh on Minnesota’s livestock sector. “Misunderstandings about animal agriculture could have a dramatic impact on not only livestock production in the state, but also the grain producers and food processors that rely on this agricultural sector,” the report says.
Yet animal agriculture offers one of Minnesota’s best opportunities for job growth and economic development, says Kevin Paap, Minnesota Farm Bureau president. “A 400-head dairy generates more jobs than a 4,000-acre crop farm. It also has an impact on grain farmers for feed demand, veterinary services and other enterprises throughout the community, which creates even greater job growth.”
Unfortunately, the livestock industry has not “done a good job of telling our story,” says State Representative Rod Hamilton, a Mountain Lake, Minn. farmer. “We are often combating fallacies … Everyone involved needs to help educate people.”
There are other threats to green-job growth in agriculture.
One of the most vexing is the “rural brain drain,” Russell says. When educated, talented young people leave small farming communities, they take with them the skills and energy that propel innovation, entrepreneurship and prosperity, she says.
Other threats to green-job expansion include weakened demand for food and commodities, volatile crop and energy prices, red ink in the livestock sector, and burdensome or patchwork regulation, the report says. Food sector start-ups and small businesses are stymied by limited access to capital and land, the high price of health and liability insurance, and steep costs for certification and food safety compliance.
Still, there are many steps that can be taken to help Minnesota agriculture respond to emerging green trends, the report says.
Foremost is education — training a workforce to meet the needs of the green economy, Juhnke says. Educators and professionals will be needed in food science, plant genetics, biofuel production, waste utilization, ag software development and business management, to name just a few of the fields that will see green-job growth.
It’s important to recognize that the green economy may not produce a significant net increase in Minnesota ag jobs, Russell says. “It may be more about job refocusing” — not more jobs, but different jobs.
The long-term trend in both production agriculture and processing is more output with less labor, the report notes. Employment on Minnesota farms is expected to be flat through 2016, while employment in Minnesota’s dairy, produce and beverage processing sectors is predicted to decline. Meat and poultry processing employment is expected to increase about 4 percent.
In production agriculture, the green economy will likely prompt a shift to more support jobs, such as agronomy, engineering and precision agriculture services, the report says. In food processing, there could be a shift from manufacturing to jobs in research and development, biotechnology, waste recycling and energy conservation. Almost half of the top 50 U.S. food processors, for example, have sustainability initiatives, such as lowering greenhouse gas emissions and using more renewable energy.
Today, agriculture and food production accounts for one-fifth of Minnesota’s economic activity and generates more than 350,000 jobs. “Our state is very strong in agriculture and it’s easy to take it for granted,” Paris says. Agriculture is “part of what drives the economic health of our state,” she says. “We can use it as a launching pad for further growth.”
“It’s important we grow awareness for this industry,” Juhnke says. “It’s more than just growing and processing — agriculture is economic development.”
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Flu Shots for 2016/17 – What has Changed?
It’s the beginning of flu season, and in order to avoid a high fever, severe aches and a nasty cough, a flu shot could help patients lessen their symptoms or avoid them all together. Since the flu virus is always evolving, scientists are making important changes to how the vaccine is made.
Major Changes to the Flu Shot in 2016
With continued research and data from previous flu seasons, scientists have made some important steps forward.
Only Injectable Shots are Recommended
Over the past several flu seasons, the nasal spray vaccinations did not offer sufficient protection against the main strains of the influenza virus. Because of this, it is recommended that only shots are administered.
Vaccines are Updated to Better Fight Circulating Viruses
Researchers have identified three of the most potentially prevalent forms of the flu virus for late 2016 and early 2017. Most vaccines will offer protection against:
- (H1N1) – A/California/7/2009 virus
- (H3N2) – A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 virus
- (B/ Victoria Lineage) – B/Brisbane/60/2008 virus
Different Recommendations for Those With Egg Allergies
For anyone with egg allergies, recommendations for administering the flu shot depends on symptoms suffered from the allergy. If only hives are experienced after exposure to egg, that person can receive the flu vaccine.
For anyone whose egg allergy causes angioedema (swelling of deep skin tissue,) difficulty breathing, or emergency intervention of any kind, a shot must be administered in a medical setting with a professional who is trained to recognize signs of allergic reaction and distress.
Who Needs a Flu Shot?
Everyone over six months old should get the a flu shot. But, it is especially important for certain groups to get the shot:
- Pregnant Women. Pregnant women are more susceptible to the flu because of changes to their immune system. Since serious illness can lead to hospitalization or even premature labor, it is important to get a flu shot. Both mom and baby receive the benefits of the vaccine. They are both protected even after delivery.
- Young Children. Even in healthy children, the unpredictable nature of the flu virus can cause serious illness. Approximately 77 children died from the flu last year, so it is recommended that children six months and older receive the vaccine. It should also be noted that children who are under five years old are especially susceptible.
- Older Adults. For those who are 65 or older, the immune system naturally weakens with age. This leaves seniors vulnerable to the effects of the flu virus. In fact, it is estimated that 71 to 85 percent of flu-related deaths occur in seniors.
In addition, anyone with the following conditions should receive a flu shot:
- Cystic Fibrosis
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Announcing Ruby build support for AWS SAM CLI
At AWS re:Invent 2018, we announced Ruby support in AWS Lambda. The Ruby runtime in Lambda has built-in logic to make packaging your dependencies simple.
AWS SAM CLI is a CLI tool currently in beta for local development and testing of serverless applications. It encapsulates several build, test, and deployment patterns for Lambda functions. Today, we’ve launched support for Ruby builds in the SAM CLI tool.
How to build AWS Lambda functions with dependencies in Ruby
In most cases, vendoring your dependencies for deployment to Lambda is simple. Using Ruby 2.5, you can run bundle install
to create a Gemfile.lock
file if you don’t have one, then vendor and zip your dependencies.
bundle install --deployment
zip -r source.zip *
Because the Ruby runtime looks in /var/task/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.5.0
for dependencies, you don’t need to do any additional configuration for Lambda to automatically recognize your dependencies. However, there are a couple of caveats to building Ruby functions to keep in mind:
- You must use Ruby 2.5 to build your dependencies. Dependencies that are vendored for deployment are sensitive to the Ruby minor version used when you run the bundle command.
- Dependency installations that include native extensions are platform sensitive. You must build in an environment compatible with Amazon Linux for these dependencies to work on Lambda.
Using AWS SAM CLI to simplify Ruby function builds
With the AWS SAM CLI Ruby build support, you can address both of these build questions. Let’s create a SAM CLI project to see how it works.
sam init --runtime ruby2.5 --name hello-ruby-sam
This provides an example method using Ruby on Lambda. With the Ruby build support in SAM CLI, we can now reduce the build process to a single command.
If we include dependencies with native extensions, such as nokogiri
, we want to make sure we’re building on an Amazon Linux-compatible image. With SAM CLI, you can do that in a single command as well.
sam build --use-container
We’re now ready to deploy our function to Lambda.
Exploring SAM CLI
First, let’s test our function locally. The following command stands up our function on a local endpoint, simulating Amazon API Gateway.
sam local start-api
You can also run sam local invoke
to test out singular calls with event JSON files. After testing, we can use SAM CLI to help package and deploy our function to Lambda.
sam package \
--template-file template.yaml \
--output-template-file packaged.yaml \
sam deploy \
--template-file packaged.yaml \
--stack-name sam-app \
aws cloudformation describe-stacks \
--stack-name sam-app --query 'Stacks.Outputs'
The final command gives you an API Gateway endpoint that you can navigate to so that you can see your function in action!
One of the goals of the AWS SAM CLI project is to standardize on several best practices around building, testing, and deploying AWS Lambda functions. We hope this launch makes it even easier to develop Ruby functions for Lambda.
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By Francessca Wilson-Day
About two years ago, you phoned me to apologise. I gave you the time you wanted, I heard you out, and in my response, I was as honest as I could have been at that time. I have never been the best at thinking on the spot, and sometimes I lose my train of thought and/or stumble over my words. I told you that your apology was not needed, that it was not something that I thought about or cared to hear, and that it meant nothing to me. In a way I was right. Your apology contributed nothing towards my forgiveness of you. In order to forgive you, I had first to forgive myself. And that was not a process that you needed to be a part of. But I have forgiven you. In your narcissistic way of thinking, you may question why it took me so long to do so. I am, however, also well aware of your indifference to the feelings of other people and you, therefore, may not actually care at all. But I will tell you anyway.
I entered into the relationship as a fearless and somewhat naïve individual, and perhaps also a little bit ignorant. I was arrogant and cheeky; the kind of character you either loved to be around or couldn’t tolerate at all. Regardless, I was also happy. I had my circle of friends and they supported me in all of my endeavours. I did what I could to help other people and I was appreciated by all of those who were close to me. During the course of our relationship, I changed a lot.
The signs of an unhealthy relationship were there from the very beginning, and for that, I have only myself to blame. A couple of people warned me away, said that you were ‘hard work’. In my arrogance, I didn’t listen when I should have, but I would never have imagined that by ‘hard work’ they meant that it would generally be a very unfulfilling relationship, full of more pain than love. I can almost hear you telling me to “stop playing the victim” but I feel that I have perhaps done that for too long and now is the time to lay my feelings towards you out on the table. Your girlfriend (I’m assuming still current) asked me why I didn’t want to forgive you. I didn’t feel like she was the right person to be pouring my heart out to. And I know you probably don’t care to hear it. But these are my words, and hear them or not, I will tell them anyway.
During those first two weeks of our relationship, when you stayed at my then rundown shack of a house, there are a few moments that really stood out for me. Firstly, the fact that you poured cold water onto my face. A trivial matter but not as much for someone that you hardly knew. Second was the fact that you head-butted me in my nose. I can’t remember what that was for but I remember that for about a year afterwards my nose didn’t feel right. Perhaps the most telling sign should have been that you didn’t want to make an effort with my friends who shared the house with me. This was on the pretence that you were shy, but hindsight really does tell a lot and I see now that you don’t have time for ‘other peoples’ people’. As time went by, I gradually distanced myself from everyone who cared about me. You didn’t like my family so I stayed away. You didn’t like my friends so I cut ties. I didn’t see then that this was merely a ruse to ensure that I was totally dependent on you- my support network depleted so you were the only one I had. You threw out my clothes because you didn’t like my style. Everything I had was yours, and nothing you had was mine. Piece by piece you broke me down and shaped me into what you wanted me to be, fully under your control. The point came where I didn’t even feel human anymore. I cared for nothing. The violence, the mind games, the cheating, and the sheer humiliation- none of it meant a thing to me anymore. I existed, I survived, but my LIFE… that was yours.
There were a lot of violent moments in our relationship. Perhaps you don’t remember them as you were the instigator and for you, they would be less important. You would only remember if they were incidents that you felt sorry for, but a person with no conscience can sleep well at night and forget the events of the day before. I guess the drink helped you with that, along with the fact that you are very clearly sociopathic. I wish I knew that then. Then I would know that someone like you is not capable of loving someone else, and I wouldn’t have spent so long wasting my time trying to be patient and hoping that you would open your eyes to the fact that the person you were treating like shit was the very person who loved you regardless.
We were both young. I played around a bit before you, but my rollercoaster of a childhood meant that by the time we met I was ready for something more. Perhaps if I hadn’t been so desperate I would have seen you for what you were, rather than allow you to abuse me in every way possible. During the attacks, I would have the strength to leave. But my weakness always brought me back. It took me a while to forgive myself for that. After all, fool me once, shame on you, right?
The moment I finally left you for good is one I will never forget. We had had an argument and I had gone to bed. When you finally decided to join me, you did so angrily. Said that I was hogging the bed, even though I was right up against the edge because I knew you liked your space. It wasn’t enough and you told me to sleep on the cold linoleum floor. I laid on that floor for a while before it hit me- what was I doing there? I needed to get out of this relationship. So I did. At 3 am I packed my bag and I left. It was the best decision I ever made.
I am married now. The most beautiful and precious woman I have ever met agreed to be my Wife. For too long, you made me feel worthless. You made me feel like I didn’t deserve any better. When I left you I still felt like that. It took me a while, but eventually, I found grace. My Wife brings me peace. Now and again I still get affected. I lay awake at night feeling fearful because you showed me how easily I can be hurt. But then I turn to my side, admire the woman beside me, and I feel peace. Her love comforts me, and bit by bit I have found myself and learned to love myself. With her by my side, I have found the capacity to forgive.
So I have forgiven you. And that being said I also hope, with every fibre of my being, that we never meet again.
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In many cases, the cause of your disability is not essential, and it doesn’t matter if your disability was due to a car accident or if you’ve had a severe illness.
It’s important to note that the Social Security Administration doesn’t just hand out money. The Social Security Administration is a bureaucratic labyrinth that can be tough to navigate. Truthfully, the Social Security Administration is hoping that you will get so frustrated that you will abandon your claim or settle for a lower amount of benefits than you deserve.
However, the Savannah Social Security Disability Lawyers at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers won’t give up on your claim without a fight. They know that Social Security Disability benefits can make the difference between paying your bills or falling further into debt. With that in mind, we can evaluate your case promptly and come up with a plan of action. We will fight for your legal and financial rights when no one else will.
How Do I Build A Social Security Disability Claim?
If you have a mental or physical condition that causes you to be disabled, Social Security disability benefits may be available to you. Keep in mind that the word “disability” is more than just a medical term and is subjective. In addition to the therapeutic implications, the word ‘disability’ has legal, vocational, educational, and other meanings and consequences attached to it.
It’s also important to keep in mind that a significant loss of motion in your shoulder may be disabling for if you work in construction, but not so much if you are a college professor.
What Are Fast Track Conditions?
The Social Security Administration sometimes assumes that certain conditions are disabling regardless of your circumstances, such as vocational, educational, or other reasons. This includes conditions such as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Certain cancers in some areas and stages. Fast track cancers may include lung, bladder, breast, and thyroid, and these specific diseases are too aggressive, that immediate Social Security Disability benefits could be the difference between you living or dying.
- Organ Transplants
If you have a fast track condition, the Savannah Social Security Disability attorneys at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to get you merely benefits by submitting your medical evidence. In most other cases, you should be prepared to fight, even if you are entitled to benefits.
What Are The Blue Book Conditions in Savannah?
While most Social Security Disability claims may have a presumptively disabling condition, the list of presumptive conditions in the Social Security Disability Blue Book can and do change. Some conditions that are usually included in the Blue Book include but aren’t limited to:
- Advanced ADHD
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- Cardiovascular disease
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- Depression and other affective disorders
- Kidney Disease
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Keep in mind that adding to your current diagnosis, you must also prove that your condition causes you to be disabled. To be considered disabled, your health must interfere with your daily life. The Savannah Social Security Disability attorneys at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers must present the most robust compelling evidence on your behalf.
Savannah Social Security Disability Lawyers and CFR 404.1526 Conditions?
CFR 404.1526 can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations and contains the medical-equivalency loophole. What this means is that if you have a condition that is medically equivalent to Blue Book conditions, you may be entitled to benefits. The experienced Savannah Social Security Disability attorneys at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers generally do not use CFR 404.1526 often because the list of conditions contained in the Blue Book is comprehensive.
As an example, epilepsy is listed in the Blue Book. However, other conditions have the same symptoms as epilepsy, such as nonepileptic events, Febrile seizures, and migraine headaches.
These conditions are not considered to be disabling, so the Savannah Social Security Disability attorneys at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers must present enough evidence to overcome that presumption.
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It’s essential to keep in mind that the goal is to obtain Social Security Disability benefits, and it’s necessary to stay focused on that goal.
As of January 1, 2020, the maximum Social Security Disability monthly benefit is $2,788. Keep in mind that the actual amount you may receive is based on what kind of condition you have, the extent of your disability, and how many dependents are in your household.
Your Social Security Disability benefits may be temporary or permanent, and temporary benefits usually last about 12 months. The actual length you may receive can vary based on several conditions and the nature and extent of your disability.
In the beginning, your claim for Social Security Disability benefits will be submitted to a Claims Examiner. Many of these Claims Examiners have little experience and routinely deny claims. Additionally, the Claims Examiners may have a large caseload, and they often make mistakes, which may include legal calculations.
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Since its release, Street Fighter 6 has been the subject of much internet debate. However, it is not the fans discussing the game but also the journalists. It is easy to dismiss the criticism of the game as only a handful of journalists acting out. However, if you read deeper into their words, you will find the true motive behind them. There used to be a time when game journalists would only talk about video games. They would cover the game, offer critique or praise, and then move on to the next title. Most of their coverage focused on tutorials, guides, and fun things to do in the game.
However, the coverage also changed as the Journalism space got more crowded. It was no longer good enough to write a great review. You had to go deeper and bait your audience. This is something we all are guilty of. I spend hours looking for the best headline to write. Journalists engaging in this same practice is not a criticism but a relevant observation. As time passed, outlets realized you could bait your audience and garner more attention. Although this is a short-term strategy, it does work. When there is a theme and an enemy, people will click.
Over the last few years, the big boogeyman for video game journalists has been attractive women in video games. Anything that even remotely showcases a woman’s features is immediately labeled sexism. While sometimes these issues can be genuine in video games, other times, there is no sinister motive behind companies and their decision to engage in fan service. The truth is that people like to look at other attractive people. In video games, this is no exception.
Street Fighter 6 Under Fire Again
It is no secret why entertainment chooses to feature the best-looking people. Street Fighter is a famous household game. Their success, however, is due to more than just their great gameplay mechanics. You put an attractive girl or in-shape man on the cover, and players will flock to it. The fact that journalists are so aggressive toward this type of marketing makes no sense. I agree that particular beauty standards within the entertainment space are concerning. Models are forced to starve themselves to get work. I do not know what to say if you do not think this is an issue.
Actors need to have a specific body type to get work. Sometimes it can be so grueling that it destroys you mentally. However, the audience often demands this from their entertainment; thus, it becomes part of the job. You must be in shape if you want to be Batman or Superman. If not, the role is meant for someone else. You can go and do a comedy with Jonah Hill and Seth Green. If you want to be Barbie, you must look a particular way. You can join Amy Schumer in one of her movies if you do not. The point is that although specific beauty standards can be too much, other times, there is a reason behind it.
In entertainment spaces like Anime and Video Games, attractive people are a big selling point. Street Fighter 6 fully uses this tactic to sell its video game. However, journalists are unhappy with this and have been blasting the game for weeks. The game is being labeled as embarrassing for having what they call sexist fan service.
The Street Fighter 6 Argument is Stupid
Although labeling Street Fighter 6 as embarrassing is easy, it is essential to understand why video games exist. Like most forms of entertainment, they are designed to help us escape our reality. They have unrealistic portrayals of people that are impossible to match. The men are enormous and muscular, so it is almost impossible to compare them to humans. Women are overly attractive, so most will never come close to ever looking like that. This is part of the appeal and why people are drawn to the games.
They do impossible tasks that no mortal can ever accomplish. You cannot fight like a street fighter character and will never look like a street fighter character. This is the entire point of the game and why you choose to play. Real life can sometimes be tedious, so we escape to a world of cat girls wearing only underwear. We should not look to video games for female empowerment. If your goal is equality, let’s try and achieve that in the real world. Sadly, it is a lot easier to cry on the internet. You cannot change things in the real world, so you go after a video game girl wearing a skirt.
The journalists writing these articles are also the ones who always talk about body positivity. They go on about sex work and how people have the right to express themselves in any way. Have you ever heard the phrase, sex work is real work? These same people are now arguing against attractive women in video games. These types of people also always have the same argument when you point this out.
Your Hypocrisy Is Showing
They always respond similarly when you point out how contradicting it is to have these two opposite viewpoints. They say people who show off their bodies in the actual world consent. They have the right to express themselves however they want. The key is always consent and having autonomy over your own body. When you do it, you are simply telling yourself; however, when companies do this, they exploit people for their profits. That is why Miley Cyrus humping a doll on stage is stunning and brave, but a Street Fighter girl in a skirt is exploitative and sexist.
The part that they fail to realize is that these characters are not real. They are a product of another person’s imagination. There is an artist behind these characters who are choosing to express themselves. That artist’s expression leads to the characters we see and play with. Cammy is wearing a one-piece that is no more revealing than what Taylor Swift wears on her Eras tour. It is just a video game, and these characters are not real. However, I will still defend your right to hold these opinions. If I am allowed to get upset over Skullgirls censoring their characters, then you have the right to get angry over those characters being too revealing.
Although journalists might criticize Street Fighter 6 for being overly sexual, no real fan has ever used this against the game. There is no mass outrage from the audience. No one is calling for realistic expectations within video games. Most understand that it is fantasy. You can make a real game and even find success doing it, but for the most part, it is all fantasy.
Journalists insist that elements of sexism exist within the game. It is essential to understand that this is just a fighting game. People wear revealing clothes while fighting all the time. I will not deny that fan service does not exist in the game because it does. However, it is entirely normal. Even if the people were fighting naked, it does not make it sexist. They cater to a specific audience and have the right to do so. If you do not want sexualized content, then play another game. Journalist Cant Help themselves
Question | Answer |
What is Street Fighter? | Street Fighter is a popular series of fighting video games developed by Capcom, influential and iconic in the fighting game genre. |
When was the first Street Fighter game released? | The first Street Fighter game was released in arcades in 1987, introducing many conventions now standard in the fighting game genre. |
Who are the main characters in Street Fighter? | Iconic characters include Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile, Dhalsim, and M. Bison, with the roster expanding in each new installment. |
How does the gameplay in Street Fighter work? | Street Fighter is a 1v1 fighting game where players control characters, aiming to deplete the opponent’s health bar using punches, kicks, and special moves. |
What are special moves in Street Fighter? | Special moves are character-specific techniques triggered by specific joystick movements and button presses, often with unique animations and increased damage. |
Are there different versions of Street Fighter games? | Yes, Street Fighter has multiple iterations introducing new characters, balance adjustments, and features, such as Street Fighter II, III, and IV. |
Is Street Fighter a competitive esports game? | Yes, Street Fighter has a robust competitive scene, with the Capcom Pro Tour being a major global tournament series attracting top players. |
Table of Information
Aspect | Details |
Introduction to Street Fighter | – Definition and Overview – Historical Significance |
Street Fighter Games | – First Street Fighter Game (1987) – Evolution of the Series – Different Versions and Iterations |
Main Characters in Street Fighter | – Iconic Characters (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, etc.) – Roster Expansion Over the Years |
Gameplay Mechanics | – 1v1 Fighting Dynamics – Special Moves and Combos |
Competitive Scene | – Capcom Pro Tour – Esports Impact and Community |
Cultural Influence | – Street Fighter in Popular Culture – Characters’ Recognition Beyond Gaming |
Street Fighter Movies and Animation | – Live-Action Adaptations – Animated Series and Movies |
Latest Installment and Updates | – Street Fighter V – Potential New Releases or Updates |
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Black Hammer ’45 hits the mark with a fitting conclusion to a great story.
Dark Horse Comics knows what it’s doing. For forty years they’ve been publishing quite possibly the finest collections of horror comics, adventures stories, and movie spin-offs a reader could find. For the last couple years they’ve also been responsible for releasing Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Black Hammer universe, a ribald and stunning series of stories about superheroes and the lives they live, full of homage and introspection in a way few comics are capable of encompassing. Writer Ray Fawkes, artist Matt Kindt, colorist Sharlene Kindt and letterer Marie Enger have been weaving the tale of Black Hammer ’45, which takes us back to WWII and the Black Hammer Squadron, which seems to be the origin point for many things and people previously established in the Black Hammer universe, which has been a treat to watch play out.
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Speargunning onto an airplane is par for the course in Black Hammer ’45
At the end of the last issue of Black Hammer ’45, JP had rescued the Greenbaum family from a Nazi camp near Vienna, as gigantic Russian war machines and a deadly German pilot converged upon them. This issue picks up immediately after that, with the Greenbaum patriarch injured by shrapnel and slipping into shock. The German Ghost Hunter has engaged the Russian Red Tide, and explosions are igniting the trees all around the rescued prisoners. JP promises the Greenbaums that Hammer Hawthorne will save them all; “…it’s what he does.” Rendered in absolutely gorgeous Kindt watercolors, Hawthorne uses a spear gun to hijack one of the Ghost Hunter’s fellow pilots and attack the German air ace, who killed Hawthorne’s brothers earlier in the war. Nazarova, the Red Tide commander, activates the self-destruct sequence on her robot, planning to kill everyone around her as she herself perishes.
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Black Hammer ’45 wraps things up in true heroic fashion, as it should
Hawthorne and the Ghost Hunter perform some aerial acrobatics, and just as it looks like Hawthorne will be shot out of the sky, Li comes to Hammer’s aid, sending the German to join Hawthorne as they both crash near JP and Nazarova. Both pilots survive, and the Russian, seeing her two arch-enemies, exits her robotic behemoth. Hawthorne demands JP continue his mission to save the Greenbaums and is shot by the Ghost Hunter. The two begin to brawl on the ground, and JP notices Nazarova making a break for the Greenbaums, who JP has left behind in a Jeep while he attempted to help his commander. The German and American pilots continue to duke it out, as Nazarova and JP shoot each other. The Red Tide robot explodes, and the reader is taken to the aftermath, in Spiral City Memorial Cemetary.
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Horiginal is a culinary restaurant, central located around the MACBA area in the Raval neighbourhood. This is a very nice restaurant to discover new culinary sensations.
The interior contains of 4 different spaces, the restaurant, the terrace, an indoor hall and finally an events room. It has a cosy atmosphere with typical Spanish furniture.
The menu offers both traditional and Mediterranean dishes, with a touch of great creativity. They serve a wide arrangement of tapas and burgers but not the regular ones.
Visit this delicious restaurant and experience new flavours to the more Horiginal style.
Average Price: 20 €
Dishes: Croquettes, octopus, tasting of Catalan cold cuts, rice dishes, scallop carpaccio, paella, hamburgers
Cuisine: Catalan, Spanish, Mediterranean, Tapas
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Okay...both of those things are misleading.
I took an extra day off from work to get 2 days in a row to work on the car. And, it's only a 'marathon' to me in the sense that I have never (that I can remember) worked on the car on consecutive days. It's quite a big deal, for me actually! I'm glad I did it, too, because I actually feel like today I can really finish some things!FINISH!
I almost think the idea of getting something actually checked off my list, rather than just adjusting the task, is a little odd. I mean, this whole project has been 'well, that's a problem...I'll just move on and come back to that.' It's literally a big pile of unfinished projects under the umbrella of 'car restoration'. Yes, I know that is basically every single car restoration (or home restoration), and although the years I've spent on this may seem contrary to this point, but I like to finish a project and move on. It is hard for me to have a thing that needs attention day after day after day (a good reason that I don't have kids!).
But I'm getting away from he important stuff here...per usual...let's just move on to the meat of the story.
So yesterday was Day 1 of my 2-day build-a-thon.
The long and short of it: I made some progress but did not get as far as I had hoped.My daily goals are set pretty low, since I have a history with this car.
#1: get the old headers out, by cutting whatever pipes are in the way of pulling them up and out
#2: finish drilling the tank strap bolt hole
#3: if all that gets done, move onto Day 2 list
Seems simple. Easy. Straight-forward.
Well, it is all that, but it's also just a day in the life of my first car project.I made surprisingly good time with the pipe cutting! My original plan was actually to get to the tool store early and pick up a pipe cutting tool...a flaring tool, maybe...see if i could find anything that looked like it would be helpful in getting my u-joint grease fitting back in (I think the rear axle may have to come off for me to fix that silly mistake)...but the stores didn't open until 8! I thought I could get in by 7:30, but 8 is too late...commuters and beach-goers are already crowding the roads by 8.
So, I went at it with my mini hacksaw and the blades I had left from the bolt cutting I had to do previously.
6 blades...both ends and as far into the middle as I could get. I had to skip my yoga after all the sawing and drilling and mowing the lawn and whacking the weeds the day before...I could barely lift my arms to feed myself by yesterday afternoon!
But, of course, I had the proud moments of solving my problem.
In the past, I start work on the driver's side of the car. Probably because that side of the carport has more clearance. But, the driver's side headers were packed in around the steering column and I just wanted to do the easy side first, for once. After the first cut was so awful, I tried to be more methodical about the angle I cut the rest of the pipes. I was able to cut 3 on each side to pull the headers out.
The middle bolts, on the driver's side, were a little tricky to get to so I thought I could cut that one first, to get a better angle at the bolt. However, I didn't actually pay close enough attention to where I was cutting so I didn't get in close enough anyway. To add insult to injury, when the pipe was cut, and I tried to pull it out, it was getting stuck on something...and the tie rod got in the way of pulling it out from underneath. So there it hung. I was hoping I could get away with cutting just 2 pipes but the two left in this picture are basically stacked so they wouldn't clear the steering column if I pulled up. So I cut the pipe all the way to the right, which was a little tricky in the end, since that first pipe was still hanging there.
But I did it. I cut 6 pipes using my mini hacksaw. It wasn't really that difficult and didn't take all that much time, to be honest. The hardest part was starting the cut.
Finishing the cut was a bit tricky on some, too.
This is the last pipe I cut. You can see the first pipe I cut, stuck hanging off the one I'm cutting.
Once I got the headers out, I cleaned up around the spark plugs and swept up all the metal shavings and other such debris from the years.
The plugs look new to me, but I didn't take any out to see how they look on the other end.
I have the old valve covers, which I think would be fun to put back on, but I really like these Mopar ones, too. The old ones are just red.
Today's plan is to, first of all, get an earlier start. Since the sawing and drilling are the loudest tasks on my list, I can go out as early as 7 or 8 today. Maybe do some more drilling at the end of my day.
I'm hoping to tie up the fuel line issues:
fix the broken line near the wheel well
cut this extra bit off and bend behind that wall |
add rubber fuel hose to connect the two cut ends |
A big part of it, though, is thinking about getting all these new parts in and then it just sits there with all the new parts rusting away while I try to figure out the engine.
Get to bridge...then, cross it...
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We could all do with some good news to kick off the week, right? Well, SOnance HOtel has returned with his first new material since the release of his criminally underrated 2011 debut, Don’t Look Behind You.
With new single ‘Sub-Dude’, we once again find the music performed entirely by Brian Gallagher (Humanzi/The Mighty Stef) and picking up where he left off last time, with his take on a classic indie sound. ‘Sub-Dude has somber feel too it, aided by Gallagher’s voice it conveys a certain sense of melancholy and knowing. Offset by a winding melody and some wonderfully lush instrumentation, there is hopeful beneath the sullen exterior. There is no ‘definite’ information on whether a new album is forthcoming but hopefully there is, and with it, Gallagher receives the recognition for his undoubted talent.
‘Sub-Dude’ is out now & available free for a limited time from bandcamp.
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Brain Buster Workouts
There are all kind of workouts we can do to stay healthy: arm workouts, chest workouts, leg workouts, even workouts to strengthen hands and ankles. But what about workouts for the brain? While it might not be a muscle like your triceps or calves, it begins to diminish through the years. A 2015 study, quoted by Harvard, suggested that older adults who maintain healthy habits like diet, exercise and socializing maintain or improve their brain function and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Here are brain training techniques that may strengthen brain function:
- Practice your recall – Try to memorize your grocery or to-do list. An hour later, challenge yourself to see how much you remember.
- Start your day with a morning paper – Simple games like Sudoku and word games can be a great way to stimulate your mind first thing in the morning.
- Attend classes or lectures – Check your local community libraries, recreation centers or health care centers to see if they hold classes or lectures. Cooking classes, lectures on different cultures or even private lessons to help you learn a new skill may help the brain’s ability to absorb and use new information.
- Refine your hand-eye abilities - Take up a new hobby that involves fine-motor skills, such as knitting, drawing, painting, assembling a puzzle, etc.
- Take up a new sport or exercise routine - Start doing an athletic exercise that utilizes both mind and body, such as yoga, golf, or tennis. Exercise doesn’t directly affect the brain, but may impact the hormones and blood oxygen levels throughout the body.
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10 of the Best Floral Design Classes and Courses in Australia
Mastering the art of floral design is no easy feat. There’s much more to it than just casually bunching up a selection of flowers and greenery. It takes skill, patience and a lot of practice to create something that is not only beautiful but also evokes meaning.
Here, we’ve rounded up the best floral design workshops, classes and courses you can enrol in across Australia. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner who just wants to have some fun and get in touch with your creative side, you’re looking for a stress-free way to host a special gathering like a birthday or hens party, or you’re serious about pursuing a career in the florist industry, there’s something here for everyone.
Brush up on your wiring skills, master the art of arranging bouquets, table centrepieces, terrariums, Kokedamas and abbors, relax your mind and best of all, have fun.
10 Best Floral Design Classes in Australia
1. TAFE NSW
If you’re serious about getting into the floral industry and even opening your own florist, TAFE has the course for you. Taught by experienced industry professionals, you’ll learn everything from advanced botanical knowledge to basic business and retail skills. For those wanting a taste of the industry, TAFE offers their part-time certificate II in Floristry, where after 18 weeks you’ll graduate with the qualifications to be a floristry assistant.
For the more advanced, there’s the Certificate III in Floristry, which will help you grow your career as a qualified florist, and the Certificate IV in Floristry where you’ll learn the most advanced floristry techniques to flourish in this creative industry.
Any flower-fanatic will know Pearsons Florist. With over 50 years of experience, Pearson's has built a reputation as one of Sydney's most trusted florists. The family-run business that is known for selecting only the finest and newest flowers in season, also run their own School of Floristry so you can actually create their iconic extraordinary bouquets yourself.
There’s a huge range of different courses on offer depending on your needs, skills and time available. For beginners, they hold short two-hour, and 1-2 day workshops, or there’s even a five-week Flora Design Series. For those wanting to start a career in floristry, there’s the Certificate III, which runs for a period of three, six or nine months.
Try your hand at Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, with a class run by Setsuko Yanagisawa, owner of Yuga Flora Design in Glebe, Sydney. In contrast to western-style floral arrangements where flowers are casually placed in a vase, Ikebana aims to bring out the inner qualities of flowers and other live materials via certain rules of construction and ancient principles to ultimately express emotion.
In Yanagisawa’s two-hour classes, you’ll learn about the different angles branches are placed at, what each placement means, why certain branches and flowers are used and walk out feeling zen.
Love dried flowers? Au Revoir Shiloh in Fremantle, Western Australia, regularly hosts preserved flower arrangement workshops in which you can choose from a carefully select floral bar, complete with natives, pastels and other stunning floral pieces.
To make your experience all the more merrier, treat yourself to complimentary prosecco, tea and coffee and a shared grazing board while you craft your bespoke your floral design.
If you want to expand your creative side further, Au Revoir Shiloh also have a range of clay, candle-making and polymer clay jewellery workshops available.
Aside from offering a range of courses from short courses for beginners to nationally accredited qualifications at their Toowoomba, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns locations, they also have online classes. These virtual classes are perfect for those who are located outside of Queensland or want to learn from the comfort of their own home and at their own pace.
Tessalaar Flowers are one of Australia’s leading wholesalers to florists around the country and on their website they’re also the one-stop directory where florists advertise their floristry courses.
The courses are categorised by state and there’s also online courses available, too. If there are no courses available in your state at the time of checking, make sure to check back regularly as new courses are added regularly.
This Adelaide-based creative pop-up workshop and flower studio hosts a variety of workshops and event experience, which are customised for private gatherings like birthdays, baby showers, hens parties and corporate events. Their workshops make for a stress-free and enjoyable way to come together and celebrate that special event.
Based on-site at Sydney Markets, Flemington, a team of passionately skilled floral educators hold ongoing classes and short courses. Their one-off lifestyle classes are perfect for those with no previous skill, experience or knowledge, but want to spend a few hours getting in touch with their creative side. If you have a birthday or other event that you’d like to organise a floristry class for, they can also arrange bespoke classes. Otherwise, there are also industry-relevant and professional business development courses for those who are keen on pursuing something a bit more in the floral industry.
Not located in Sydney? They also have online classes so you don’t have to miss out on all the fun.
9. Team Flower
Team Flower’s classes are completely online and they aim to provide instant, on-demand access to classes at any time. Looking to perfect your bouquet skills? There’s a class for that. Interested in centrepieces? There’s also a class for that. Extravagant abbors? Yep, there’s that, too.
For those who are limited on time but want the full package, choose from their fast-track flower arrangement classes tailored for professionals who want to sharpen their skills, refresh their knowledge and advance their techniques.
This Melbourne-based floristry workshop welcomes all budding florists, and emphasises on basic elements of design, covering a range of techniques. They offer standard bouquet and table arrangement classes, but what you’ll really fall in love with is their terrarium, Kokedama and fancy fishbowl classes. | <urn:uuid:43b9a822-b6b0-4f31-b098-f2d5e3d1add3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bedthreads.com.au/blogs/journal/best-floral-design-classes-australia | 2024-04-24T02:27:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.944431 | 1,380 |
To use the Fort Benning Chapels, you must have a valid military ID. This applies to active duty and retired service members, National Guard and reservists on active duty orders, widows/widowers, their immediate family members, and authorised DA civilians. Exceptions may be granted, but only by the Installation Command Chaplain. Chapels are reserved by a Fort Benning Chaplain after meeting with the couple and agreeing to officiate or sponsor their wedding.
To reserve the chapel, you will need to present the following together before final approval is granted by the Installation Chaplain or Deputy Installation Chaplain:
- Completed Wedding Reservation Form: click here for a blank application
- Copy of your military ID card
- Copy of ordination license (if civilian clergy is marrying you)
- Copy of your pre-marital counseling certificate
- Chapel reservation form signed by your sponsoring chaplain and yourself
For more details, visit www.benning.army.mil.
Fort Benning Garrison Chaplain’s Office
7001 Brockman Street
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A few years back, celebrities made a lot of money off of their babies’ first photos and magazines would pay millions for the exclusive rights. Gone are those days as more reveal first photos themselves on their social media feed without much fan fare.
I think the drop in demand has to do with decline in the magazine sales industry, in general, and also the explosive growth of digital and online media where getting free copies of “exclusive” things is really really easy to do. It no longer is a lucrative way for stars to earn money from their offspring.
But alas, though I am not sure if they were paid or not, but Lauren Conrad and her husband William Tell released their son William James‘ first photo to PEOPLE magazine.
They are featured on this week’s cover. Inside the magazine, the former star of MTV‘s The Hills and lifestyle brand talks how she’s evolved on the idea of becoming a mom.
“In my early 20s I was open to having them or not having them. But after meeting William, I changed my mind,” she told the mag. “I knew I wanted to have a family with him. But I didn’t want to do it right away.”
She adds that her new little one has definitely changed her perspective on things though she was never really baby crazy.
“I’m crazy about Liam, but I never really got baby fever,” she adds. “We wanted to enjoy being married and to really be in the right space. We took our time, so it was something to look forward to.”
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- Egyptian Lotus flowers
- Eye of Ra
- 6 Egyptian deities: Aset, Bastet, Hathor, Amun, Ra, and Anubis.
The lower elements are K, Q, J, A, 9, and 10. Cleopatra is the wild symbol, and she can also pay or trigger bonus multipliers if she features in a winning combination. The game also has 3 types of scatter icons, which are also known as followers. They are represented by the image of the Pharaoh, and one or two female characters may accompany him.
Cleopatra Plus is not your regular slot game as applies a fairly complicated structure. However, the twists and turns in the gameplay are some of the qualities that make it a unique and interesting slot. Below are some guidelines to help you play Cleopatra Plus casino slot machine online.
- Clicking on the Green button on the left side of the grid to place your wager.
- Select a coin value for each payline to determine your total bet. All the 40 play lines are active, and your bet for each line can be €1, €2, €3, €5, €10, €20, or €25.
- Click on ✔to confirm your total bet which ranges from 40 credits to 1000 credits.
- Click on the deity icon on the top-left corner to choose your lucky Egyptian Deity. This symbol you select will appear regularly on the reels.
- Click on the Spin button to get the reels spinning.
There’s no Autoplay feature in the slot; hence players have to spin the reels manually in the base game.
The Winning Combination
Cleopatra Plus is a fair slot whose winnings are randomly selected by a Random Number Generator. To win a round, you have to land at least three matching symbols in successive reels, in a left to right arrangement. The characters can appear on any of the 40 playlines and your winning for that line is determined by multiplying your line bet by the symbol multiplier. It is possible to get more than one winning combination in a spin and if this happens, the machine sums up all your winnings for that round.
When it comes to payouts, each symbol has a unique value. Cleopatra is the highest paying icon with the potential to pay up to 1500 if you land a five of a kind combination on adjacent reels. The six deities and the scarab follow it. The symbol with the lowest value is 9, and it pays at the rate of 2.00 for a set of 3 characters, 10.00 for 4, and 40.00 for the highest combination. The wild also gives you a 2x bonus multipliers if it completes a winning line, and in addition to this, you can also earn scatters wins for landing the at least two bonus symbols on the grid.
Free Spins Rounds and More Bonuses
The scatter is the bonus symbol in this gaming machine and it is the icon to watch out for if you’re looking forward to some exciting Cleopatra Plus free games. You can trigger these free spin rounds if you land a set of 3, 4, or 5 bonus symbols, and you’ll also get more followers to help you unlock a higher level. There are 8 levels in the gameplay you’ll get more lucrative rewards and bonuses as you soar up the ranks.
Final Opinion: Rich Slot with Interesting Game Mechanics
There might be several Ancient-Egyptian themed slots in casinos but the innovation behind Cleopatra Plus is unmatched. The machine allows you to accumulate scatter symbols and you can unlock new levels, features, and bonuses by reaching the required number of symbols for each level. Consequently, your payback increases as you attain higher levels. You’ll also be pleased to learn that the slot has an RTP factor of 96.5% and medium volatility hence you have a good chance of landing decent wins with every spin. You can play Cleopatra Plus for real money in casinos online, and there’s also a free version of the game to help you practice the game mechanics. | <urn:uuid:6bac2ff4-9e05-4cfe-b868-34c37e6f1ac9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://best-gamblingsites.co.uk/casino-slot-games/cleopatra-plus-igt-game-review/ | 2024-04-24T02:38:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.940282 | 848 |
Are you feeling insecure about your height and feel like it’s affecting your personal life or career? If yes, then you are not the only one. Many people struggle with their height and feel like they are unable to do anything about it. However, that is not entirely true. There are many ways to increase your height naturally, so read on to learn more about them.
Whether you’re feeling a little self-conscious because of your height or you just have an ambitious goal of making yourself appear a bit taller, there are natural methods that can help you achieve that look. While there isn’t an easy way to grow taller overnight, there are plenty of ways to increase your natural height in the long term.
How To Increase Height Naturally – A Comprehensive Guide
In this digital age, where every individual is concerned with their looks and appearance, many people are self-conscious about their height and worry about how to increase height naturally. Even though there are many people who feel the same way as you do right now, those who are short in stature have found ways to combat it. Have you ever wondered why there are so many models that look like they have been Photoshopped? It’s because most of them have. These individuals have gotten injections, surgeries, and other methods to make them appear taller than they actually are. Many people also focus on their diet. There are numerous vitamins and minerals that can help you get a few extra inches by drinking certain concoctions or eating specific foods regularly.
What is the average height for people in the US?
The average height for men and women in the US is about 5’9” and 5’4” respectively. While these numbers may not be that bad compared to other countries, you may be among the many people who wish they were a few inches taller. The first thing you’ll need to do is find out what is causing your stunted height and then find a way to overcome the problem. There are tons of things that can make you shorter than you would like to be. If you are a teen, it could be that you are still growing, so don’t worry too much. If you are an adult and have stopped growing, you’re in trouble. You’re most likely too short if you have always been short and you have no family history of being short.
How to increase height naturally for men?
One of the first things you should check is your diet. Certain minerals and vitamins can help you get a few extra inches. For example, you can boost your protein intake to help you grow. Dairy products, fish, beans, and nuts contain high amounts of protein. You can also try eating foods that are high in calcium. Calcium is good for your bones, which are essential for growing taller. You can also try to stretch and flex your muscles, as this will increase your height over time. You can do yoga poses and other stretches that work different muscles or do calisthenics that target specific muscles. You should try to do these exercises at least twice per week to see results. You can also use special products to help you grow taller. Many of these products are available online and come in various forms, such as creams, sprays, and patches. It’s important to read the reviews for these products before you buy them, as not all of them are effective. You can also buy shoes that are customized for taller people. Orthotics can also help you grow taller. These are special insoles that are designed to correct posture and balance out your feet. Over time, these can help you grow taller by helping your bones and joints function properly.
How to increase height naturally for women?
There are many ways that women can increase their height naturally. For example, you can try to increase your protein intake by eating more fish, dairy, beans, nuts, and seeds. You can also try to eat more calcium-rich foods such as broccoli, leafy greens, and milk. You can also try stretching and flexing your muscles, wearing special shoes, and using products designed to help you grow taller. Wearing heels can also help you grow taller, especially if you are taller than average height but not quite to the desired height. Just make sure that the heels you wear are comfortable and don’t cause any harm to your body.
Why is it so important to be taller?
If you are too short, it can be difficult to find a romantic partner and make friends. Many people are self-conscious about their appearance and fear rejection. If you are too short, you will likely be rejected because people will assume you are self-conscious about your appearance and don’t want to be seen in public. You may also be too short to get a job in many industries, including modeling, sports, and acting. If you are applying for a job that requires a minimum height (such as the police force or military), you may not be able to get the job if you are too short. If you are trying to become an actor, you will likely have to be at least as tall as the average height of your demographic in order to appear believable in a role. You may also have trouble fitting in with your peers. Being too short can make you a target for bullies, and it can also make you uncomfortable around your peers. If you are too short, you may feel like you can’t participate in certain activities or feel like you can’t fit in because you’re too short.
Increase Height Through Exercises
Exercises are one of the most effective ways to increase your height. It’s recommended that you start exercising as early as possible so that you can grow taller over time. There are a few different exercises you can do to increase your height. These include: – Squatting – Standing on your toes – Stretching – Balancing – Jumping Squatting can help you grow taller because it strengthens your muscles and bones. It’s recommended that you do this exercise for about 15 minutes per day, three times per week. Standing on your toes can help you grow taller by strengthening your calf muscles and Achilles tendon. Try to do this exercise for five minutes per day, three times per week. Stretching can help you grow taller by improving your flexibility. It’s recommended that you stretch your calves, back, and hamstrings regularly. Balancing on one foot can help you grow taller by strengthening the muscles in your lower body. It’s recommended that you do this exercise for 10 seconds per foot, eight times per day. Jumping can improve your overall health and help you grow taller. You can do this exercise anywhere, and it’s highly recommended.
Increase Height with Jumping Exercises
Jumping exercises are one of the most effective ways to grow taller. This is because it puts pressure on your bones and cartilage, which can stimulate new growth. There are a few different jumping exercises you can do to grow taller. These include: – Bounding – Box Jumps – Jumping Jacks – Squat Jumps – Walking Lunges There are also many variations of these exercises that you can try. Bounding is a very effective jumping exercise that can help you grow taller. It’s similar to running, but you don’t touch the ground with your feet. Instead, you “bounce” by raising your knees up as high as they can go. You can do this exercise anywhere, and it’s easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Box Jumps can help you grow taller by strengthening your knees and quads. You can do this exercise with a step, bench, or even concrete curb. Jumping Jacks can help you grow taller by strengthening your quads and calves. It’s recommended that you do this exercise for 10 seconds per foot, two times per day. Squat Jumps can help you grow taller by strengthening your calves and quads. You can do this by jumping while in the squatting position. Walking Lunges can help you grow taller by strengthening your calves and quads. While you don’t jump while doing this exercise, it’s still very effective.
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Trend Micro researchers have discovered an attack campaign that distributes Cerber 4.0 ransomware, the newest iteration of the malware.
The Cerber 4.0 Ransomware Is the Latest Version of the Popular Malware
The Cerber 4.0 ransomware was identified by Trend Micro in a series of attacks against various targets.
The discovered new version has changed the ransom note to the HTA extension instead of the original HTML version. And now instead of the “.cerber3” extension the victim files are renamed using random strings made with a generator that’s built-in in the ransomware code. According to the sources here are the newest additions to the Cerber code:
- FUD Antivirus feature
- Activity monitoring bypass
- Evades detection of all anti spyware programs
- Always active
- Added new instructions in 13 languages and a new background image
- Synchronization via the domain blockchain
- Adds random extensions to the victim files
- Updated encryption algorithm
- New target file name extensions
- Closes all running databases
- Updated JS Loader
- New TOR Onion domain
One of the campaigns that host the new versions of Cerber is known as PseudoDarkleech which mostly delivers various types of ransomware through hacked sites.
Two other malvertising advertising also spread the Cerber 4.0 ransomware. One of them uses the Magnitude exploit kit which has been used for previous versions of the ransomware.
Another campaign uses a casino-themed counterfeit ad that hosts the new payload as well. We are yet to see how far will the new Cerber code spread. It is very likely to spot other means of infection including spam email campaigns, so computer users should be extremely careful. If all of the new features are integrated in the Cerber 4.0 ransomware, then it would prove to be a really dangerous threat. | <urn:uuid:ab6ea491-5b93-4f66-9d5e-bad24ecf2adb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bestsecuritysearch.com/cerber-4-0-ransomware-spotted/ | 2024-04-24T03:59:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.919584 | 383 |
Who Is Your Master?
Series Paul's Letter to Philemon
Understand that Forgiveness makes no sense according to any other worldview other than Christianity. Any other religion/cults concept of forgiveness takes from the Christian concept of Forgiveness in order to maintain any form of consistency but apart from God, in all reality Forgiveness and the pardoning of offense apart from works is something that is not taught in any other belief system other than Biblical Christianity.
First let us make the case that APART FROM Jesus Christ, Forgiveness is ultimately meaningless; but since Jesus Christ is God and did Forgive His people for their sins, Forgiveness finds purpose in the Cross and the fact we all long to forgive others proves that we are not merely accidentally consciousness, or part of a universal spirit soup. Forgiveness is personal, meaningful, and self-sacrificial.
You cannot serve two Masters, You will ultimately love one and hate the other. And this is where Paul begins his letter to Philemon, in prayer reminding him of the Faith in which he serves the True Master.
Now in Christ, we all submit openly to the Word of God, Jesus Christ the Master of our souls. Once divided by ethnicity, and social status, equal through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Philemon, the Human master of slaves, has a Master Himself, the slave has a Christ as His ultimate master as well. Made equal.
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Duration | 56:16 |
Date | Sep 10, 2023 |
Category | Sunday Service |
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Kiera Weathers Best Of A Bad Bunch
A host of hopefuls made it through to Bootcamp as the X Factor continued over the weekend, but the standard of talent has slipped with only a few acts making an impact in the betting.
Kiera Weathers, an 18 year old barmaid from St Helen’s, is rivalling long running favourite Louis Johnson at 5/1 to win.
She blew everyone away with her rendition of Ella Eyre’s cover of “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off”.
Monica Michael returned, having been kicked out of the competition in the six chair challenge by Cheryl and sailed through to bootcamp after all four judges voted yes. The youth worker is 12/1 to go all the way on her second time round.
Brodie Kelly from Bedfordshire and Charli Beard from Hull both impressed in their auditions and are both priced at 14/1 to win.
Elsewhere however, the rest of the hopefuls have been installed further down the betting. Havva Rebke and Katie Coleman are both on offer at 25/1 with Ben Clark and gospel group Silver Tone priced at 33/1. Full time mum Neneth Lyons is 40/1 with Sunday Club joining Jade McGuire at 50/1. Irish act, Rock and Rose, who failed to crack a smile, are 66/1 to fly the flag for Ireland and win.
Alex Boye, Vicki Ann Nash, girlband PYT and French native Calypso are 100/1 shots with the wacky Papasidero a massive 250/1 to win.
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No, Satan is not a fallen angel. God tells us in the Bible that angels do not sin, so they cannot “fall”: angels only do what God wants them to do:
“Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!” (Psalm 103:20)
Angels obey what God says. Likewise, Heb. 1:14 says that all angels are ‘ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation’.
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to provide service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)
Note the word all. Not all angels except the ones who are not.
These two passages are clear. Angels are God’s workers and they only do what God asks them to do. This goes against the idea – an idea with not a single Bible verse to support it – that Satan was once an angel who sinned against God. | <urn:uuid:557a11cf-017d-4c63-8bb1-477380ffa4f4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bibleq.net/answer/1006/ | 2024-04-24T03:03:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.957425 | 228 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where Can I obtain a Uganda Tourist VISA:
A: You can obtain a VISA at your nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate. You can also obtain a visa on arrival at the Airport Immigration office by paying $50- it’s easy and quick. Your can also apply for your Uganda Visa and East African Tourist Visa online at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
NOTE: A single Visa ($100) for 3 East African countries of Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya has been introduced effective since 1st Jan 2014 and can be obtained at the nearest Embassy of the 1st country of entry of your mul-ticounty trip. Contact us if you experience any challenges along the way and will be more than glad to help.
Q: What Uganda`s Airport and which Airlines can I book to Uganda?
A: Entebbe is the International Airport (EBB). There are both International, regional and domestic flights that connects Entebbe to the world and to the national parks. Airlines include KLM-Air France, Delta, BA, Brussels, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Fly Dubai, Turkish, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, SA, Rwandair and Aerolink (domestic). For more info see http://entebbe-airport.com/flight-information/
Q: Is there any age/group & fitness limit for Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking?
A: Children below the age of 15 will not be allowed to do Gorilla &Chimpanzee Trekking. There is no upper age limit. Special arrangements for physically challenged person are available to allow them enjoy Gorilla & chimp trekking.
Q: How many group members and for how many hours can we enjoy Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking?:
A: Each Gorilla Family is viewed by a maximum of 8 people for 1 Hour per day. Gorilla Permit is $600 per person. You can also opt for a special 4 Hours Gorilla habituation experience with UWA researchers and Park rangers at $1,500 in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park .
For Chimpanzee trekking, morning & afternoon sessions are organized in groups of 6 visitors per guide and viewing is 1 hour per day. Chimp Trekking Permit is $150 in Kibale National Park, $50 in Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and $85 in Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park. You can also opt for a special full day Chimpanzee habituation experience at $200 in Kibale Forest National Park .
Q: What should I Park for Gorilla & Chimp Trekking?
- Strong sturdy shoes should be hiking or strong shoes with traded soles.
- A good hat that shades you well; if possible waterproof
- A fleece jacket and/or a rain jacket very advisable…it can get quite cool here and even if it is not the rainy season it might pour!
- Long sleeve shirts, and long trousers. Fast drying materials suggested.
- Sun screen & insect mosquito repellent
- Camera with extra batteries and Film or storage chip.
- Backpack or light bag to carry your camera and packed lunch + water.
Q: What currency can I use on a trip in Uganda?
A: Most of the payments will be made in Uganda Shillings. USD is the most widely accepted foreign currency in Uganda.Some places you may pay in USD especially in the National parks and craft shops. You will need to change some of your USD dollars into Uganda shillings. Bring with you USD which can easily be exchanged at a Forex Bureau. Older notes produced below year 2006 as well as USD notes of $1, $5, & $10 and $20 attract lower rates. Bring crisp new, clean undamaged $50 or $100 bills that will bring the best exchange rates& smaller bills for tipping and shopping. The USD bills should be 2006 series or newer (printed in 2009, 2013 etc.)
Q: Can I use credit card payment in Uganda?
A: BIC TOURS accepts VISA, MasterCard credit card payments for your Tour. A credit card payment surcharge of 5% will be levied. You can use your VISA card & MasterCard at most Banks with a wide network of ATM to withdrawal of Uganda Shillings Or USD to a daily maximum equivalent of about $1,000 (maximum amount may depend on your card issuer) at the days exchange rate. See up-to-date rates at http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=UGX. VISA, MasterCard, JCB & AMEX can also be used at some establishments in Kampala & up market lodges in National parks.
Q: What is the common Language of your driver guides?
A: English is the official language of Uganda. All driver guides speak English in addition to 1 or 2 local languages. We also have Japanese, Germany, French, Spanish and Italian speaking guides.
Q: Is there safe drinking water in Uganda?
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As part of National Grid’s continued commitment to safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason can request a reasonable accommodation.
National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst position in Distribution Planning & Asset Management to be located in Waltham, MA. This role can also be based in Worcester or Northborough, MA.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Data Analysis is more important in today’s world than ever before. In this integral role you will provide analytical and administrative support to ensure effective delivery of Distribution Planning and Asset Management objectives.
- Assemble and develop data to inform processes and policy objectives to support senior management decision-making
- Independently collate and analyze data using pre-determined tools, methods and formats in order to support the department’s decision-making process
- Manage bidding and awarding and payment of DG/DPAM studies
- Manage PS&I Work order controls and close out process
- Develop and manage department SharePoint sites
- Provide functional audit support for reporting on department metrics
- Analysis/reporting of DG System Impact Study delivery metrics for New England, including creation and maintenance of metric reporting spreadsheets/databases
- Support for analysis and tracking of department goals related to key performance indicators
- Support financial and non-financial controls to meet business requirements
- Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders in order to share best practice and ensure efficient information sharing
- Keep up to date with market/regulatory developments within own discipline in order to ensure the optimization of best practices
- Challenge existing ways of working and seek ways to do things better to drive greater efficiencies within assigned area
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required
- Strong interpersonal skills including negotiations and communications.
- Ability to influence key stakeholders and lead a group even where the role holder has no direct authority.
- Bachelor’s Degree required with minimum 8+ years’ relevant and progressive experience
- Technical and functional proficiency in PowerPlan, SAP & STORMS preferred
- Strong project management, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Effective collaboration and partnership capabilities
- Background in utility service business activities and projects is a plus
- Experience reviewing and resolving data discrepancies
- Proficiency with data analytics using Microsoft Excel, SAP and Power BI
- Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
- Electrical engineering background in utility industry is a plus
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
$105,000 – $123,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team. | <urn:uuid:f40d122c-2562-46f4-8821-7767d1fc6b5f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bigdatakb.com/national-grid-co-usa-ne-power-lead-analyst-distribution-planning-asset-management-waltham-ma-united-states-bigdatakb-com-17-oct-2022/ | 2024-04-24T03:56:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.909875 | 827 |
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No, there has never been a 200 point NBA game. The highest combined score in a single NBA game occurred on December 13, 1983, between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets. The teams scored a total of 370 points, with the Pistons winning 186-184 in triple overtime. This is the highest-scoring game in NBA history and the closest any game has come to the 200-point mark. However, it is important to note that no individual team has ever scored 200 points in a single game in NBA history. | <urn:uuid:7e9a62f4-de64-489e-9f65-82e557b01b05> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://billhaskell.com/has-there-ever-been-a-200-point-nba-game/ | 2024-04-24T03:32:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.973526 | 105 |
To hit a better ping pong shot, there are a few important things to keep in mind: 1. Grip: Hold the paddle with a relaxed grip, making sure not to grip it too tightly. This allows for better control and flexibility when playing shots. 2. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees. This will give you a stable base and help with balance and generating power in your shots. 3. Watch the ball: Pay close attention to the ball when it is coming towards you. Keep your eyes on the ball until the moment you hit it. This helps to determine the speed, spin, and direction, allowing you to position yourself correctly. 4. Timing: Time your shot by hitting the ball when it is at the peak of its bounce. This creates more power and accuracy in your shot. Be patient and avoid rushing your shots. 5. Body positioning: Rotate your hips and shoulders while hitting the ball to generate more power. Additionally, try to use your entire body and not just your arm. Utilizing your body's momentum improves the quality of the shot. 6. Placement: Aim for different spots on the ping pong table to keep your opponent off balance. Hitting the ball towards the corners or down the line can make it harder for your opponent to return your shot. 7. Practice: Regularly practice your shots to improve your skills. By practicing different shots like forehand, backhand, topspin, and backspin, you'll become more consistent and accurate in your gameplay. For example, when hitting a forehand shot, make sure to step forward with your non-playing foot, rotate your hips, and swing the paddle from low to high while making contact with the ball. This will help create topspin and give the shot more power. Remember, practice and consistency are key to improving your ping pong shots. | <urn:uuid:04f0559c-0c56-4927-9213-69fda2146acc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://billhaskell.com/how-do-you-hit-a-better-ping-pong-shot/ | 2024-04-24T02:59:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.929506 | 385 |
Chest compression pneumothorax is a life-threatening emergency caused by air accumulation between the lung and chest wall, requiring immediate treatment.
Pneumothorax, also known as collapsed lung or punctured chest, is the accumulation of air in the pleural space surrounding the lung directly (between the visceral and parietal pleura). This air increases the pressure inside this space, compressing the lung and preventing it from expanding during inhalation, causing the patient to experience shortness of breath and chest pain.
It can result from various causes. In this article, we will take a look at the causes and symptoms of the punctured chest, along with available treatment options for this condition and ways to prevent it.
Types of Pneumothorax
Due to the various possible causes of punctured chest, it is necessary to classify it based on the underlying factors as follows:
- Spontaneous Pneumothorax: This is the most common type, and its mechanism is unclear and rarely associated with another lung disease.
- Traumatic Pneumothorax: Results from trauma to the chest with a sharp object (such as a knife) or a blunt object (like a stick), causing a significant air accumulation that hinders breathing, known as “Tension Pneumothorax.”
- Iatrogenic Pneumothorax: Occurs as a result of therapeutic or diagnostic surgical interventions, such as placing a patient on a mechanical ventilator or undergoing chest surgery, making them susceptible to a punctured chest after the procedure.
Causes of Pneumothorax
The occurrence of punctured chest is linked to various causes and diseases. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor to determine the precise cause and provide appropriate treatment. Some of the causes include:
- Penetrating and blunt trauma to the chest wall
- Central venous catheterization, such as the jugular vein
- Post-surgical interventions on the trachea, thyroid gland, or kidney
- After bronchoscopy, lung resection, or any chest surgery
- Inflammatory conditions such as pulmonary tuberculosis and lung abscess
- Bronchial tumors and air cysts
- Chronic diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary emphysema
- Chest wall deformities, such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum
- Immune-related conditions related to exposure to chemicals or environmental pollutants can cause irritation in the respiratory system.
Symptoms of Pneumothorax
The symptoms of pneumothorax depend on its cause and severity. One of the most common and significant symptoms is severe respiratory distress (difficulty breathing), present in about 60% of patients.
In addition to the feeling of intense stabbing chest pain, which may radiate forward or downward and can be mistaken for the pain of a perforated peptic ulcer or angina, there may be a dry cough. It is worth noting that these symptoms typically start suddenly and are unrelated to exertion, especially in tension pneumothorax. People around the patient may notice difficulty breathing, and the patient’s face may turn blue, prompting them to call emergency services immediately.
Diagnosis of Pneumothorax
Early and prompt diagnosis of a punctured chest is crucial due to its life-threatening nature. In Turkey, the diagnosis is carried out through several steps:
- The doctor inquires about the patient’s symptoms, their progression, and the patient’s medical history, including any relevant past medical conditions.
- The physician examines the chest and lungs using a stethoscope, applying pressure to the chest to listen for breath sounds. The absence of these sounds on one or both sides directs towards the diagnosis.
- Blood analysis is used to determine oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and sputum samples are examined to identify any infections or inflammation in the lungs.
- A simple chest X-ray (CXR) is performed; in some cases, computed tomography (CT) imaging may be used to identify any structural changes in the lungs.
Medical treatment for pneumothorax in Turkey
The treatment primarily depends on the degree of punctured chest and the amount of air within the pleural cavity. Treatment options for a punctured chest include:
Pneumothorax supportive therapy (Observation)
If the pneumothorax is less than 25% of the chest volume, the lung spontaneously expands by about 1.25% per day. A simple pneumothorax usually requires about two weeks to heal and is monitored radiographically during this period. The patient’s condition may deteriorate during monitoring, so oxygen can be used to accelerate lung expansion. We may resort to a thoracentesis using a thin needle, often in the second intercostal space (between the second and third ribs).
Pneumothorax treatment by Closed Underwater Drainage
This involves inserting a flexible tube into the pleural cavity through the fifth or sixth intercostal space under local anesthesia to drain the compressed air from the lung. This is performed when the pneumothorax is more than 25%. Recovery typically takes 3-5 days, possibly up to 10 days. The absence of air bubbles from the drainage tube and the return of normal chest sounds on auscultation, along with full lung expansion radiographically, are essential signs of recovery.
Pneumothorax therapy Pleurodesis
This procedure aims to create adhesions between the pleural layers, preventing the recurrence of air accumulation. It can be done surgically or by using various substances such as talc powder, tetracycline, hypertonic saline solution, silver nitrate, and others. Pleurodesis is considered when surgery is not possible due to the patient’s intolerance or refusal.
Surgical Treatment of Pneumothorax in Turkey
In surgical intervention, the parietal pleura is excised, and the air bubble is removed. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) can be used for the excision of the air bubble and pleurodesis. The success rate of pneumothorax treatment and surgery is around 100%. Surgery is reserved for cases where:
- Recurrence of the punctured chest after treatment (recurrent pneumothorax) three times or more.
- Failure of closed drainage and continued air leakage for more than 10 days.
- Patients exposed to atmospheric pressure changes (air travel, swimming).
- Patients whose respiratory condition does not tolerate recurrence.
- Elderly patients with tension punctured chest.
- Increasing blood effusion (more than 1.5 liters) accompanying punctured chest.
- A large air cyst or hydropneumothorax causes pneumothorax.
- Previous injury to both sides.
Complications of Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung is considered a serious medical condition due to life-threatening complications, necessitating immediate medical intervention to preserve the patient’s life. Complications include:
- Respiratory failure (inability to breathe altogether).
- Pneumomediastinum occurs if air moves into the space around the heart.
- Pneumoperitoneum if air moves into the space around the abdominal organs.
- Pulmonary barotrauma.
- Hemorrhagic pleural effusion.
- Compression of the heart and major blood vessels, potentially leading to a heart attack.
- Death, especially in the case of tension punctured chest.
Prevention of Pneumothorax
Due to the severity and life-threatening nature of the disease, it is important to adhere to medical guidelines and advice to prevent chest wind complications, including:
- Avoid exposure to factors that can cause chest wind, such as smoke and environmental pollution.
- Stay away from individuals with contagious diseases such as influenza and the common cold.
- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and engage in regular exercise to promote respiratory health.
- Avoid exposure to extreme cold by wearing warm clothing in cold weather.
- Prevent allergies by avoiding respiratory irritants such as dust and pets.
- Ensure that you receive important vaccinations, such as the influenza vaccine, to strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
In conclusion, patients should remember that good medical care and adherence to treatment can mitigate the effects of pneumothorax on their daily lives. With ongoing advancements in the field of medicine and treatment in Turkey, patients can hope for an improvement in their condition and achieve a better quality of life. Therefore, seeking medical assistance and following medical instructions is crucial for the best possible outcomes. | <urn:uuid:24bc84f3-f307-4f07-941b-12044db85ca2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bimaristantr.com/en/thoracic/chest-wall-pleural-diaphragm/pneumothorax/ | 2024-04-24T02:40:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.926588 | 1,800 |
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Towards an Extensible Atlas-Based 3D Visualization Framework for Biomedicine: Biolucida
Today’s biomedical research endeavors often entail exposure to a daunting amount of expressive data which must be effectively comprehended and communicated. It has been well established that visualization is a powerful conduit for analyzing, representing, and communicating such information. Since these data are often associated with structures of anatomy that can be represented as computer-generated 3D models, the biomedical atlas can be leveraged as an effective visualization motif. This style of presentation not only conveys spatial relationships among the data, but also provides a natural representation which is easily understood by a wide audience. Many systems have been produced which can be considered computer-based biomedical atlases, some of which have been used to visualize data and to illustrate spatially complex concepts. However, the development of these systems has been costly due to the fact that many, while similar in features and design, have been built from the ground up as single-purpose applications. A next-generation visualization system, Biolucida, has been developed as a generalizable framework which is designed to meet the visualization needs of the biomedical community through its comprehensive feature set and its extensible architecture.
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An investment always concerns the outlay of some resource today—time, effort, money, or an asset. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the endless investment options out there? Do terms like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds leave you scratching your head? Well, fear not! In this blog post, we are going to break down the various types of investment options available so that you can make informed decisions about where to put your hard-earned money. From low-risk options like savings accounts to high-risk investments such as cryptocurrencies, we’ve got it all covered. So sit back, relax and get ready to become an expert on investing!
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ToggleIntroduction: What is an Investment?
When it comes to investing, there are a lot of different options available. It can be difficult to know where to start, but understanding the different types of investment options is a good place to begin.
The most common types of investments are stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Each has its own set of characteristics and risks, so it’s important to understand the differences before deciding which type of investment is right for you.
Stocks are ownership interests in a company. When you buy stock, you become a part-owner of the company and are entitled to a share of the profits (or losses) that it generates. Bonds are loans that you make to an entity, such as a corporation or the government. In return for lending your money, you earn interest payments over time. Mutual funds are collections of stocks and/or bonds that are managed by professionals. By investing in a mutual fund, you can get exposure to a diversified portfolio of assets without having to purchase individual securities yourself.
Each type of investment has its own pros and cons, so it’s important to do your research and understand the risks before making any decisions. Ultimately, the best investment is the one that meets your specific goals and needs.
Types of Investments
There are a variety of investment options available to investors, each with its own set of pros and cons. The most common types of investments include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Stocks: Stocks represent ownership in a company and can be bought and sold on stock exchanges. When you buy a share of stock, you become a part-owner of the company and are entitled to a portion of the company’s profits (or losses). Over the long term, stocks have outperformed other asset classes, such as bonds and cash. However, stocks are also more volatile than other investments, meaning they can lose value rapidly in the short term.
Bonds: Bonds are debt instruments that are issued by governments and corporations. When you buy a bond, you are lending money to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments. Bonds tend to be less volatile than stocks but offer lower returns.
Mutual Funds: Mutual funds pool together money from many different investors and invest it in a portfolio of securities, such as stocks or bonds. Mutual funds provide diversification and professional management at a relatively low cost. However, mutual funds often have higher fees than other investment options.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): ETFs are similar to mutual funds in that they invest in a basket of securities; however, ETFs trade on stock exchanges like individual stocks. ETFs typically have lower fees than mutual funds
Investing in stocks is one of the most popular types of investments, but it’s also one of the most risky. When you buy stocks, you’re buying a piece of a company that will be worth more or less in the future. If the company does well, the stock will go up in value and you can make money. If the company does poorly, the stock will go down in value and you can lose money.
There are two main types of stocks: common stocks and preferred stocks. Common stocks are what most people think of when they think of stocks. They’re shares of a company that can be bought and sold on the open market. Preferred stocks are a bit different. They’re not traded on the open market, but they still represent ownership in a company.
The biggest risk with investing in stocks is that you could lose all of your money if the company goes bankrupt. That’s why it’s important to diversify your portfolio by investing in different companies and industries.
Another risk to consider is that stock prices can be volatile, meaning they go up and down a lot in value. This can be difficult for investors to stomach, but it’s important to remember that over time, stock prices have tended to go up more than they’ve gone down. In other words, if you’re patient, chances are good that your investments will eventually pay off.
Bonds are a type of debt security in which the issuer agrees to pay periodic interest payments to the bondholder, and to repay the face value of the bond at maturity. Bonds are issued by corporations, municipalities, states, and governments.
The four main types of bonds are corporate bonds, government bonds, municipal bonds, and treasury bonds.
Corporate bonds are issued by companies to raise funds for business purposes.
Government bonds are issued by national governments to finance their activities.
Municipal bonds are issued by local governments to finance projects such as infrastructure development.
Treasury bonds are issued by the US government to finance its operations.
Bonds have a fixed term of maturity, typically 10 years or more. The interest payments on a bond are usually made semi-annually. At maturity, the bondholder receives the face value of the bond plus any accrued interest.
Bonds offer investors a number of advantages:
-They provide a predictable income stream -The interest payments on a bond are fixed, so investors know exactly how much they will receive each period.
-They offer stability – Unlike stocks, which can be volatile, bonds tend to be less risky and provide a measure of stability for an investment portfolio.
-They can be traded – Bonds can be bought and sold in the secondary market before they mature. This allows investors to take advantage of changes in market conditions or personal circumstances.
However, bonds also have some disadvantages:
-They may lack liquidity – The secondary market for bonds can be less liquid than the stock market, making it difficult to buy or sell a bond when needed.
-They may carry credit risk – Bonds are subject to credit risk, which means that the issuer may not be able to make the promised payments if their financial situation deteriorates.
-Interest rates may fall – When interest rates decline, the value of existing bonds may decrease, resulting in losses for investors.
– Mutual Funds
When it comes to investing, there are a lot of different options available. One option you may be considering is mutual funds. Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from many investors and invest it in a variety of securities. This gives investors exposure to a wider range of investments than they would have if they were investing on their own.
There are many different types of mutual funds, each with its own objectives and investment strategy. Some common types of mutual funds include stock funds, bond funds, and money market funds. Before investing in a mutual fund, you should research the fund to make sure it aligns with your investment goals.
If you’re thinking about investing in mutual funds, here’s what you need to know:
What is a mutual fund? A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools money from many investors and invests it in a variety of securities.
How do mutual funds work? Mutual fund managers use the money pooled from investors to buy a portfolio of securities, which could include stocks, bonds, or other assets. The performance of the fund depends on the performance of the underlying securities in the portfolio.
What are the different types of mutual funds? There are many different types of mutual funds, each with its own objectives and investment strategy. Some common types of mutual funds include stock Funds – Which aim to provide capital appreciation by investing in stocks.; Bond Funds – Which aim to provide income by investing in bonds; and Money Market Funds – Which aim to provide safety of principal and liquidity by investing in short-term money market instruments.
What are the risks associated with mutual funds? Investing in mutual funds carries some risks, including market risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk. It is important to understand these risks before investing in a mutual fund.
– Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Exchange traded funds, or ETFs, are a type of investment that allows you to invest in a basket of assets without having to purchase each individual security. ETFs trade on an exchange and can be purchased and sold throughout the day. ETFs typically have lower fees than mutual funds and can offer more flexibility when it comes to your investment strategy.
– Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing is a popular choice for many investors because it offers the potential for high returns and a tangible asset. However, there are different types of real estate investments, each with its own set of risks and rewards.
The most common type of real estate investment is rental property ownership. Investors purchase properties and then rent them out to tenants. The monthly rental payments provide income, and the appreciation of the property value over time can generate profits when the property is sold.
However, rental property ownership is not without risk. The biggest risk is that the property will not appreciate in value or will not be able to attract quality tenants, both of which can lead to financial losses.
Another type of real estate investment is flipping houses. In this strategy, investors purchase properties that need repairs and then sell them at a higher price after making the repairs. This can be a quick way to make money, but it also carries a higher risk of losses if the repairs are not completed properly or if the housing market declines.
Finally, some investors choose to invest in real estate development projects. This involves partnering with developers to finance new construction projects or renovate existing properties. Investments in real estate development can offer high returns, but they are also very risky since there is no guarantee that the project will be completed on time or that it will be successful.
Pros and Cons of Each Investment Type
When it comes to investing, there are many different options available. It can be confusing trying to figure out which one is right for you. To help make the decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of the pros and cons of each investment type.
1. Low risk – cash investments are considered to be very low risk because there is no chance of them losing value.
2. Guaranteed returns – with cash investments, you know exactly how much interest you will earn and when you will receive it.
3. Flexibility – cash can be withdrawn at any time without penalty.
4. Preservation of capital – cash investments protect your original investment from inflationary forces.
5. Diversification – cash can be used to diversify your portfolio and reduce overall risk.
1. Inflation risk – over time, inflation will erode the purchasing power of your cash investment. This means that you will need more money in the future to buy the same things that you can today.
2. Opportunity cost – by investing in cash, you may miss out on higher returns that could be achieved by investing in other asset classes such as stocks or bonds.
3, Liquidity risk – if you need to access your money quickly, there may not be enough time for it to grow before you need it
Research and Analysis of Your Investment Options
Before you can invest your money, you need to understand what investment options are available to you and how they work. This section will provide an overview of the different types of investment options, as well as the research and analysis you need to do before making any decisions.
The most common type of investment is stocks. When you buy a stock, you are essentially buying a piece of a company that will be worth more or less in the future depending on the company’s profitability. For example, if you bought a share of Apple stock in 2020, it would have cost you about $120. As of 2021, that same share would be worth over $200 due to Apple’s increased profitability.
Another popular type of investment is bonds. Bonds are IOUs issued by governments or corporations that promise to pay back the principal plus interest over a set period of time. For example, you could buy a US Treasury bond that matures in 10 years for $100 and receive periodic interest payments until it matures. At maturity, you would get your $100 back plus interest.
Mutual funds are another option for investors. Mutual funds pool money from many different investors and use it to buy stocks, bonds, or other assets. The benefit of investing in a mutual fund is that it gives you diversification – exposure to many different investments within one fund.
Finally, there are also exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ETFs are similar to mutual funds in that they are a basket of investments, but they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day.
No matter which investment option you choose, the key is to conduct thorough research and analysis before making any decisions. You should read up on the different types of investments, familiarize yourself with the markets, analyze historic performance data, and speak to an expert in order to make an informed decision. Additionally, you should also consider your own risk tolerance and time horizon when choosing which investments to make.
How to Choose the Right Investment Option for You
The first step is to understand your investment goals. What are you looking to achieve? Are you trying to grow your wealth, save for retirement, or both? Once you know your goals, you can start to research the different types of investment options available.
There are a few key things to look for when choosing an investment option:
1. Risk tolerance: How much risk are you willing to take on? This will help you narrow down your options.
2. Time frame: When do you need the money? This will also help narrow down your options.
3. Fees and expenses: Make sure you understand all the fees associated with an investment option before investing.
4. Past performance: Look at how an investment option has performed in the past, but keep in mind that past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Once you’ve considered these factors, you can start to look at specific investment options. A few common options include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Talk with a financial advisor to learn more about each option and find out which one may be right for you based on your unique circumstances.
Tips and Strategies for Investing Successfully
There are many different types of investment options available, and it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. However, there are some general tips and strategies that can help you make the most of your investments and achieve success.
Some key things to keep in mind when investing include diversifying your portfolio, understanding risk tolerance, and having a long-term perspective. Additionally, it’s important to stay informed about the market and find a reputable financial advisor who can help you make sound investment decisions.
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Scientific Name: Megalurus palustris Common Name: Striated Grassbird
Identifying Features: striated body, brown body, long tail, brown feathers, brown legs
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In Ayurveda, the body is governed by the doshas. Kapha is one of the doshas that governs the structure of the body. It is the principle that holds the cells together which forms the muscle, fat and bones in the body. It is believed that a person governed by Kapha dosha usually has a strong built and strong stamina and are blessed with good digestion.
Kapha dosha is because of certain imbalances in the body. Heaviness, lethargy, laziness, excessive sleep, constipation, poor appetite, nausea, excess salivation, diarrhoea and indigestion are the cause of Kapha Imbalance. One can face the problems of weight gain, fluid retention, allergies and fatigue among others. Kapha imbalance in the body can also cause ailments like diabetes, depression, asthma and excessive sleep.
What we eat can have positive as well as an adverse effect on us and our body. Therefore it is important to eat a healthy diet to both remove excess Kapha from the body as well as balance it. Kapha is easily aggravated by heavy, pungent and oily substances, therefore, when it comes to the question of how to remove Kapha from the body, a Kapha Diet is necessary.
diet needs to be taken care of. Beginning from the kind of liquids we take. A day of liquid diet per week can help you balance as well as remove excess Kapha from your body. Ingesting fresh fruit and vegetable juices & smoothie and hot beverages like herbal tea & soups are the best examples of a Kapha pacifying diet.
While dairy products are known to aggravate Kapha, at the same time, consuming their low fat and calorie is good. Low-fat milk is a good option. Always boil it before consuming it. You can also add a teaspoon of turmeric or ginger to it as it helps in reducing any Kapha increasing qualities of milk. Also, consuming yoghurt or ghee made of low-fat milk is a good example of a Kapha pacifying diet.
Light fruits like apples, pears, watermelon, pomegranates, apricots and cranberries etc. form an integral part of a Kapha diet. They are any day better than consuming their heavier or sour counterparts like bananas, oranges, pineapples, avocado, coconut and dates among others.
It is advised to stop using salt from your diet. Instead use pungent spices like pepper, mustard seeds, ginger, cloves and cayenne in your diet. These spices will not only stimulate and balance Kapha but also make your digestive system function properly. Kapha Diet suggests the intake of lighter oils like olive oil, almond oil, sunflower oil and pure ghee. Also, favouring pumpkin and sunflower seeds is a better option over heavy nuts like cashews, pistachios and pine nuts among others.
Grains form an integral part of our diet. A Kapha diet should consist of barley, corn, millet rye and buckwheat is suggested. An ideal Kapha diet fills you up with energy and vigour. If you want to know how to balance Kapha dosha, the key lies in eating at designated times, eating healthy and in moderation. You should allow a minimum of three hours of rest to your stomach between each meal and must avoid going to bed immediately post any meal. Include a bit of physical activity in your everyday regime and you will be able to live a healthy and balanced life. | <urn:uuid:27c445a5-b3e1-4370-896a-7720bd35c34f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://birlaayurveda.co.in/kapha-diet/ | 2024-04-24T03:14:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.9444 | 725 |
It's unlikely that this would be a problem. Yes, coins that you send to a mixing service might end up in sketchy transactions. But they are, by definition, going through an intermediary. It's not that your coins are being sent to a drug dealer. Your coins are going to the mixing service. And then the mixing services are sending new completely transactions to that dealer.
So, it would be like the cops showing up at your door complaining that the $20 you spent at the shoe store was later used to buy drugs. I would hope that any police that were smart enough to try to trace the origin of a BTC would also understand the idea that you can't control the other transactions in a mixing service.
Now, there might be some suspicion just because you are using a mixing service. I haven't heard of any cases of this, but it wouldn't surprise me to find out that police would give a drug suspect a hard time about spending BTC through a mixer. But (at least in the US) I can't imagine this being used to harass you unless you were already under suspicion for some other reason. In part, because using a mixer isn't even that obvious: it just looks like any other BTC address. The government would have to be watching your browser or browser history to know you were visiting mixer websites. | <urn:uuid:195fe7d5-d7e6-4db8-83b5-68277a8278ce> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/9947/are-mixing-services-dangerous | 2024-04-24T04:09:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.990368 | 270 |
Jason Fung, former head of gaming at Tiktok, the video-based social media, is launching a blockchain-based gaming startup. The company, called Metao, will focus on providing “blockchain-agnostic” solutions that will allow Web3 game creators to expand their reach and not be limited to just a chain and an ecosystem tied to a certain token.
Metao to Focus on Interoperability
Blockchain is becoming a big element in several companies that are trying to mix gaming with cryptocurrency. Jason Fung, who was the gaming boss at Tiktok, one of the biggest video-based social networks, is reportedly launching a blockchain-based gaming company. Metao, as the startup is being called, will focus on offering a framework for other companies to build blockchain-based games, in the same way in which companies like Unity license their tech to others.
This would make the lives of developers easier, focusing just on the content while dropping the complexities of integrating these mechanisms by themselves. The solution that Metao tries to implement is also directed to increase interoperability and avoid the segregation that many startups face when trying to implement their games in one chain tied to a token ecosystem.
About this, Fung stated:
Right now, if you look at any developer when they implement NFTs or blockchain in their games, they have to choose a single blockchain, be it Polygon or Solana or Binance Smart Chain. But imagine a more interoperable option.
A ‘Blockchain-Agnostic’ Solution
The company, which is just comprised of eight employees including Fung and an undisclosed co-founder, has developed a technology that will allow developers to publish their games using any of the blockchains available, with the benefits of allowing each user to store their tokens and items in their favorite ones. Explaining this, Fung declared:
We’ve built a protocol for game developers, and we take a flexible, blockchain-agnostic approach to their game development. With a protocol that we’re developing, developers can easily build their game leveraging strengths of different blockchains, and allow the user the flexibility of transferring their NFTs cross-chain.
Web3 and blockchain technologies have been adopted by a number of startups in the gaming arena, but none of the really big players in the industry has designed a big IP game around these. However, companies like Ubisoft and Square Enix have talked about the importance of blockchains and NFTs for the future of the industry, and even included this tech as part of their financial plans for the future.
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The numbers drawn out this week in the Newport RFC lottery were: 6, 14, 15 & 17
No winners matched this combination so next week’s jackpot is a superb £3450. Our biggest pot ever!
Thanks to The Church House pub in Pill for hosting the draw.
You could be a winner and support Newport RFC by getting your £1 entry ticket from the Digi4 app on IStore or go on line and visit the Digi4 website: https://www.digi4.co.uk/
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Are you tossing and turning thinking about your bills? Losing sleep over mounting student loan or credit card debt? If so, you’re not alone.
According to a CreditCards.com national survey, sixty-five percent of respondents admitted to losing sleep over money problems, a level of financial insomnia not seen since the Great Recession.
At the the top of our financial worry list, – healthcare and insurance bills with 38% of us loosing sleep over this issue. Lack of retirement savings, paying for college, and dealing with credit card debt also ranked high as causes of sleepless nights.
Understand that elections have consequences
Worry over health care is at the top of the list for good reason. With the election of Donald Trump new emphasis was placed on the repeal and replacement of Obamacare.
The most recent repeal and replacement bill out of the House of Representatives would cause millions to lose health insurance coverage. While we don’t know exactly how many, previous estimates suggest nearly 24 million Americans could lose their coverage. Medicare stands to suffer a $880 billion cut and people with pre-existing conditions would become more vulnerable under the current proposed legislation.
Most of the changes would hit the African-American community especially hard. Yet, in the 2016 presidential election black voter turnout fell for the first time in 20 years.
Here’s what you can do: Politics matter. You can no longer afford to be an idle bystander. Become informed. Voice your concerns. Get involved by calling your Congressperson or Senator and attend their town hall meetings. But most importantly, get out and vote, because elections have consequences.
Save little by little
According to a GoBankingRates survey, one third of Americans have no retirement savings at all. That’s probably one of the reasons that 37% of us lose sleep over our retirement savings. No one wants to live their Golden Years in misery.
Here’s what you can do: Have a small portion of your paycheck directed to your company’s 401k or 403b plan. Many companies will match your contribution, providing you with essentially free money. If you must, start small. Contribute just 1% of your salary to your 401k or 403b. Then, at the start of each new year increase your contribution percentage. Remember: Start early and invest consistently so that you can begin to sleep more comfortably.
Avoid student loan debt
Americans owe over $1.3 trillion in student loan debt. That’s why 34% of Americans are losing sleep because of educational expenses.
Here’s what you can do: If you’re about to enter college, pay special attention to the price tag of your education. You don’t want your education to become a wealth trap. The general rule of thumb is that your total student loan debt at graduation should be less than your annual starting salary. If you’re studying a major that pays well, you can afford to spend a little more, but if you’re in a field of study that generally doesn’t pay well you must tightly control your education costs, even if it means considering a different college or university.
If you’ve already graduated from college look into entering an income based repayment plan for your federal student loans or take advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Consolidate or refinance your loans where appropriate.
Cut up your credit cards
It seems that nearly 21% of us lose sleep over credit card debt. It’s not too hard to realize why. Sky high interest rates combined with the power of compound interest cause balances to skyrocket in no time at all. That’s why the average US household with credit card debt owes more than $16,000 in credit card debt.
Here’s what you can do: In the the words of financial guru Dave Ramsey, if you can’t pay cash for something, don’t buy it. Question each and every purchase. Batten down the hatches and use the debt snowball method to pay off your credit cards.
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Hey there, all you party people! Hope you’re out here living your best lives as we enter the final stretch of this hot & humid summer. The BCJ website has been on a small hiatus recently, due to a domain switchover and some design changes, but trust that we’re back and better than ever!
This week, for all of our gamers out there, we are bringing you up close and personal with fellow video game enthusiast, developer and Detroit, MI native, John Wolff, a.k.a. Johnny OOkami. Based in Fukuoka, Wolff has been taking Japan by storm with the release of his new mobile video game, WurmZ, and his recent term as a co-host on a hit radio series about Japanese Youth culture. Amidst a hectic schedule, Wolff was able to sit down with us and recount his various experiences:
Black Creatives Japan: Okay Johnny, so you have work experience in game development, translation and most recently, radio hosting! There’s a lot to unpack here since you have quite the diverse skill set. Let’s start with what first brought you to Japan: What exactly came first? When and how did it bring you out here to the Far East?
John Wolff: My getting to Japan, all stems from an interest in the game industry. As a child, I grew up with the games coming from early Japanese companies like Nintendo, Squaresoft, Capcom, Namco, etc… They had a huge impact on me and when I turned 16, I decided to teach myself about the game industry via starting my own video game studio in Detroit called Urban Electronic Games Association (UEgames). That route probably seems a bit unconventional, but having a small non-profit gave me a safe haven to explore the game world professionally. From there operating as a small studio, I went to conferences, hosted the first ever game conference in Detroit and recruited both fellow classmates & enthusiastic teenagers to learn how to make games. While I personally didn’t get my hands as dirty as I should have with the nuts and bolts of programming, I was quickly learning the roles of a Producer/Project Manager.
Later on, I took UEgames with me to college, and after some soul searching I found my interest truly did lay in game design. However, without a set major for game design at Boston University, I pursued a degree in International Relations while continuing to explore the game industry outside the classroom. After going to a plethora of informational sessions at Harvard, MIT and around Boston in general, I decided to buckle down and begin creating my first official title as a legit studio. Long story short, the first two games I attempted eventually failed over the course of my college career, despite being kick-ass ideas. My projects failed because I was ultimately too ambitious. I tried making 2 games at once while having a budget of only $5k given as a grant from my university, managing up to 10 people and just generally didn’t know what I was doing. The games and I both burned out and I learned 2 valuable lessons: Gotta get your hands dirty and Gotta have a scope that you can handle.
After that experience, UEgames and my life in general took a turn as I matured and began to work professionally after college. I became a data scientist at a mobile ad company that was publicly traded. There I met so many professional and rich people who made their millions off of simple, casual apps, it was bizarre. Casual mobile games definitely have their appeal, but if you don’t show ads you can’t make money. Simultaneously, people hate ads. Balancing this game economy with user satisfaction was rather fascinating to learn and experience from a data point of view.
So, at this point you’re probably wondering where the hell Japan fits in with all this. Well, it was here at this mobile advertising company: We had a Japanese client that was using our tech and so we provided them support. Given the time difference their meetings would be late, around 7:00pm or so and I would hang around and see how things were done since I liked games and could speak a lil’ Japanese. What I found fascinating was how BAD our partnership was. The reason simply being that as a Western company we didn’t understand Japanese business practices and thus the overall atmosphere wasn’t conducive. Despite being such a unique opportunity our communications would constantly break down. I was shocked but also moved and I realized that the next phase of my life would be understanding more about this cultural divide. Therefore, Japan beckoned me from a business standpoint, but also interested me as a game enthusiast. The goal became to find some way to work at a Japanese game company, but first, knowing the language was critical.
BCJ: Okay, that makes sense. So naturally, the next stage of the game (pun fully intended) was learning Japanese then? I recall beforehand you mentioning going to a language school?
JW: Yes, exactly. After a deep search of the internet I found intensive language programs that were regimented by Japanese universities meant to prepare foreign students for the universities themselves (or a professional life in Japan). Japanese tuition is significantly less than America’s so with the money I saved from working in advertising I took the leap and applied to 3 universities. With my shoddy Japanese I got into only one, but I got in. Kansai University accepted me into their “Bekka” program, and I bought a one way ticket to Osaka, Japan. More information on Kansai University’s Bekka program can be found here: http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/ku-jpn/English/about/index.html. I highly recommend these programs for anyone who wants to truly become proficient in Japanese. I caution however that it’s called an “Intensive language program” for a reason.
I spent 1.5 years at this intensive language program. Class from 8am to 6pm every weekday, homework all the time, quizzes every day, test every other week, essays, presentations, the JLPT. It was hell. During it all I continued development of a smaller title with UEgames and again, began to explore the game industry on my own once more, except in Japan. After networking and studying my butt off, my Japanese and connections were good enough to find me a video game recruiter and then a video game job in Fukuoka, Japan. When I graduated from Kansai University I felt unstoppable, but was flat broke haha! Fast-forward to the present and now I’m head of International Business Development. I have learned how to mitigate different cultures to remain objective and bring out the best ideas that mutually benefit both our company and collaborators. Still an independent game designer on the side too!
BCJ: That’s awesome and thank you for your honesty regarding all your struggles as well. People need to know that the process can’t always be fun and games after all haha! And some of our game otakus out there may be wondering: your interest was sparked in childhood, but do you have a specific memory where you made your decision to make games? Even with all the highs and lows you’ve come across, how does it feel to work in the game development industry now? Does your inner child still squeal with joy whenever you’re working on a project?
JW: Well, I was 16, pre-ordering a copy of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, when I got a free copy of Game Informer. The cover read “How to make your own video game!” and I was just like, “Wait, you can do that?”. I then became obsessed with the idea and spent the next 10 years learning about the industry and trying out different projects as an indie developer. Working at a Japanese video game company has been my first “official” game industry job.
Working in the game industry, or working on games is definitely not easy and rather grueling. Creative projects can test the very mettle of your soul. However, there’s freedom in being a creative; literally living and controlling your own world. I know my younger self would geek if he saw me today.
BCJ: Agreed, you definitely did Little Johnny justice; pretty sure if we currently had time travel capabilities, he’d be here right now, proud, bright-eyed and ready to give you the ultimate fist bump…which might possibly shatter the fabric of space & time as we know it, but anyway…Let’s shift gears a little now and talk about this since it’s also fresh in your mind: what was it like being a part of the Teenage Peeps Radio show? Did you ever think you’d be on the radio?
JW: Oh man, this was a crazy experience for sure! It’s a side of Japanese culture that foreigners don’t normally see. I didn’t see this opportunity coming at all, but it definitely made my experience in Japan more authentic. I’ve come to really like Japanese music through our program, learned more about fashion and general miscellaneous information. And I was always told that I had a voice for radio, but who’d-a-thunk my on-air debut woulda been in Japanese. Too crazy.
BCJ: Without a doubt and speaking of crazy, such is the life of a pop idol at times, right? Many people may think being an idol is all sunshine & rainbows and couldn’t be further from the truth; did you and your co-hosts ever discuss the darker side of the Idol Industry at all? Was it eye-opening to you and other fans?
Hmm, off-air we did haha! I had some real deep conversations with these 16-year old girls; Japanese idols are all part of management companies which can be rather ruthless and limiting. They control what the girls can post and say on the radio/social media, dictate what clothes they wear and how to appear in a certain way. And then, outside of that, their fan base is 50% young girls their age and 50% older men, which real-talk is creepy, but “normal”.
BCJ: Ugh, and no doubt we could talk for hours about the normalized obsession of older men with very young women that definitely crosses the line of creeptastic in Japanese culture, but then we’d be here all day so alas, we’ll move on…From what we could tell regarding your workspace, you all were recording the show in a clear “fish bowl-like” studio where onlookers could easily see you. Were you and your “Peeps” ever fighting off paparazzi and/or fans at any point?
JW: They definitely were, but me not so much. Two of the resident members were on “Koi-stay”, the high school version of Terrace House (yea…), so they were big stars and always had fans come to the show to give them gifts. Also when we had other Idols appear on the show their fans came in numbers…jumping, waving, screaming, proclaiming their love right in front of the studio. Wild…By the end of my tenure though, I had a few people asking for pictures with me and my autograph as well; gotta say I felt kinda cool.
BCJ: Additionally, what was it like for you being in the “public eye/ear” generally? Especially as a gaijin and a black gaijin at that. Did you ever feel like the “token” just to give the show an edge?
JW: More than “token”, I was an authority. Not on black culture (though I did that justice), but on American pop culture, games and technology. In the beginning I was down on myself a lot because I was never really sure what “role” I should play on the show, especially when the content is directed towards tweens and not anything I really know. The beauty of that was that NO ONE really knew about young kid culture in Japan, so playing on my pure ignorance lightened the mood in many ways and allowed me to just be myself. Additionally, every person who appeared as a host or a guest had so much character which also made the environment chill.
BCJ: That’s really great to hear! You and your co-stars seemed to have a very genuine bond on air and they’ll definitely miss you! After getting to this point, do you have any tips and tricks for people out there hoping to get into either of these fields?
JW: Learn the language, get fluent. I know it’s hard, but my opportunities here are linked with my Japanese proficiency and old fashion hustle. Entertainment industries such as Games, Fashion, Radio, Television, etc., are really hard to navigate and most of the time there’s no direct way to enter into the industry. Therefore, seek out those who are established and learn from them; let them connect you with other people and keep connecting and climbing until you get to where you wanna be.
BCJ: Wise words from a true Game Guru and what’s next on the horizon? Can fans expect a WurmZ 2? Will Johnny OOkami be heard providing his charming wit elsewhere on the radio?
JW: My first official game title, WurmZ, just had a successful Campfire run which is Japan’s version of Kickstarter, a crowdfunding campaign. I managed to raise $2.7k, all in Japanese which is crazy. You can find the page here: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/103469.
Simultaneously, the game was soft-released into the Japanese market after translating and other localization. If your AppStore is set to Japan, you can download it for free by searching WurmZ by Urban Electronic Games: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/wurmz/id970127659?l=en
While there won’t be a WurmZ 2, after improving the game taken from data of the soft-release, WurmZ will be updated and become available worldwide with new features and content so stay tuned!
Next up for me is moving back home, actually. I’ve released my first game in Japan, in Japanese. I’ve also made enough connections with the industry that will allow me to extend my businesses back home. Thus the mission now is to connect on a global scale, I wish to build a bridge between Japan and the US through gaming and cultural exchange. That’s the next stage of the game that I’m at right now. If all goes well, I’ll be coming back and forth quite regularly. Follow along @UEgames if you’d like!
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During CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s biggest gathering place for all those in the business of consumer technologies, from January 8 to 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Dassault Systèmes unveiled a survey on US consumer expectations of life in the city of 2030 conducted in partnership with independent market research firm CITE Research.
Hyperloop rail, fully connected smart home systems, mobile payments and personalized preventive health plans are just a few of the disruptive technologies underway today that will become the norm in 2030 according to respondents, who were polled on their expectations for future experiences in home, travel, health and retail.
Under the Thailand 4.0 economic development plan to transform Thailand into a high-income nation, the country aims to develop 100 smart cities by 2038 to improve the quality of life in urban centres. In September 2018, Dassault Systèmes signed an MOU with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), which will include driving the agency’s ‘Digital Thailand’ strategic plan in the area of ‘smart city’ development.
This survey on consumer expectations of the city of 2030 gives Dassault Systèmes valuable feedback on what to explore, develop and accelerate in future ‘smart city’ development projects with depa in Thailand.
Commentary from Masaki Sox Konno
Masaki Sox Konno, Dassault Systèmes’ Managing Director for Asia Pacific South, said: “We see ‘smart city’ development as the essential foundation for Thailand’s economic transformation, not just to advance the country’s technological infrastructure, but to cultivate in its people the skills and mindset to embrace technology, innovation and to use IoT effectively. Ultimately, the success of a ‘smart city’ depends on the will of its citizens to participate actively in ‘smart city’ initiatives, such as utilizing city-wide e-payment and smart transportation networks.”
“It is therefore important for us to keep a close eye on consumers’ expectations for the future smart city. With surveys such as Dassault Systèmes-CITES’ consumer expectations of the city of 2030 from CES, we have a better idea of what consumers would generally expect of the services provided by the future ‘smart city’.”
As a major participant in a world leading consumer technology exhibition such as CES and with proven track record enabling digitalization at global companies, Dassault Systèmes is at the forefront of global innovations driving consumer expectations for the future.
Continued Masaki Sox Konno, “With Thailand looking towards next generation technologies to realise the Thailand 4.0 plan, Dassault Systèmes is in an advantageous position to leverage on its global experience and knowledge to develop sustainable, impactful ‘smart city’ projects.”
3DEXPERIENCE FORUM to Thailand
For this reason, Dassault Systèmes’ is bringing its signature 3DEXPERIENCE FORUM to Thailand in March 21, 2019, where we are privileged to host Guest-of-Honour, Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Digital Economy and Society in Thailand.
At the FORUM, Dassault Systèmes will showcase industry solutions on its proprietary 3DDEXPERIENCE platform, which has enabled leading-edge innovations at global companies across 12 industries, from automotive and aerospace to life sciences and natural resources. Through the 3DEXPERIENCE FORUM, Dassault Systèmes aims to inspire Thai businesses in Thailand’s key S-curve industries, such as smart electronics, agriculture, automotive, robotics, aviation and digital technology, to take on the innovation mindset and be global leaders in their respective industries.
“What were once considered the wildest of ideas from the imaginations of innovators are now evolving into full-fledged realities that will transform business models which will lead the development of future ‘smart cities’ in Thailand,” says Masaki Sox Konno. “Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform offers Thai businesses the gateway to innovation, extending the real world by collaboratively imagining, inventing, testing, developing and experiencing their ideas in the virtual world.”
Looking for more insights into the initiatives of Thailand 4.0 and the opportunities presented to businesses? Register now for the 3DEXPERIENCE FORUM 2019 in Thailand.
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If you’ve ever had your bone density tested, you’ve heard of a DXA scan. For years it’s been the “gold standard” for measuring bone density and diagnosing or assessing your risk of osteoporosis, sometimes in conjunction with a clinical risk questionnaire.
But what if I told you it’s not showing you the full picture of your bone health. As the Head of the Research and Development of the Interdisciplinary Center of Bone Diseases at Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland, and the principal investigator of an ongoing cohort referred to as the OsteoLaus Study, I’m shedding light on how combining older and newer bone assessment tools can help better detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk earlier.
In fact, there’s one test you should have done immediately after your DXA scan — it can even be done on the same machine using the same images (more on that later).
Although the OsteoLaus Study is ongoing, I’m excited to share my findings with you so you can stay on top of your bone health!
The OsteoLaus Study
The OsteoLaus Study is an ongoing prospective nested population-based cohort of 1,475 postmenopausal women (mean age of 64.4 ± 7.5 years) living in the city of Lausanne, Switzerland.1
The study is conducted by the Interdisciplinary Centre of Bone Diseases in close collaboration with the University of Lausanne. It’s designed to study bone health and aims to contribute to the early and accurate detection of increased fracture risk. In doing so, it seeks to contribute to the development of strategies for optimizing bone health care in postmenopausal women using classical and Artificial intelligence (AI) approaches.
Why the Study is Critical to the Earlier Detection of Bone Loss
Osteoporosis and fracture risk are not just fatalities related to aging and menopause. It is important to realize that osteoporosis and potential related fractures are preventable and treatable. To detect fracture risk and diagnose osteoporosis early and accurately, you need to have the proper tools.
Currently, DXA scans are widely used to measure bone mineral density (BMD) for osteoporosis diagnosis and fragility fracture risk prediction. But BMD only assesses the quantity of bone. So its relevance in the estimation of bone strength is limited.2
A significant concern with the use of DXA images is that they’re two-dimensional (2D) projections of the three-dimensional (3D) bone structure. And it’s a mathematical challenge to translate the 2D image of bone into the 3D structure that it represents.
So the trabecular bone score (TBS) was developed one decade ago to address both the challenging estimation of the actual 3D bone structure properties from the 2D DXA images and the limitations of BMD in osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture risk prediction.3
Studies have robustly shown that TBS predicts osteoporotic fractures independently of BMD and clinical risk factors.4, 5 So to help us accurately assess the bone health of our participants we knew we had to include TBS in our study. But we didn’t stop there.
The OsteoLaus Study includes comprehensive bone and body composition assessments for potential fracture or osteoporosis risk factors and beyond, such as:
- Body composition (including fat and lean parameters and their distribution)
- Data on anthropometrics, physical activities, and nutrition
- Fracture risk assessment (FRAX)
- Hip structural analysis (HSA)
- Physical function
- Full body, lumbar spine, and hip dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
- Vertebral fracture Assessment (VFA)
- Heel quantitative ultrasound
How the Study is Structured
The OsteoLaus study focuses on three primary areas of research:
- Osteoporosis diagnosis
- Bone health of postmenopausal women
- Fragility fracture risk estimation in the Swiss population (including clinical risk factors, bone health, and muscle-related parameters)
The study’s priorities include:
- The development and validation of new likely tools for osteoporosis management
- The utility of current bone assessment tools for fracture risk prediction and osteoporosis diagnosis
- The prevalence and incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women
- The determination of the association of bone health outcomes with cardiovascular diseases and mental and sleep disorders
The OsteoLaus study consists of a baseline visit and is projected to have at least four follow-up visits. The mean follow-up period between visits is two and a half years with a planned total follow-up time of ten years.
During the baseline visit (March 2010-December 2012), social, genetic, and biological data were also collected for all OsteoLaus participants. At baseline and the follow-up visits (first follow-up: September 2012 to June 2015; second follow-up: March 2015 to February 2018; and third follow-up: January 2018–2020), each participant was required to complete several dedicated questionnaires and underwent all the exams mentioned above.
Additionally, the TBS, HSA, and the 10-year probability of fracture estimated using the FRAX were also calculated.
What the Study Reveals So Far
During this study, participants had their BMD and TBS calculated for each of the L1–L4 vertebrae. Then lumbar spine (LS) BMD and TBS were calculated again, excluding vertebrae. BMD measurements were recorded for the total body, hip, and the femoral neck (FN) vertebrae using DXA scans.
At baseline, of the 1,475 women, 458 fractures were reported, including 183 major osteoporotic fractures (MOFs) – mostly vertebral fractures.
The incident MOFs were assessed from vertebral fracture assessments. Of the 1,475 women participants, 132 women experienced an MOF. Among the fractures, there were seven hip, 15 humerus, 33 forearm, and 86 vertebral fractures.
From the 132 women, nine had two MOFs, from which four had one forearm and one vertebral fracture; two had one forearm and one humerus fracture; two had one hip and one vertebral fracture; and one woman had one humerus and one vertebral fracture; all others had only one MOF.
Those who fractured were older. They also had more visceral fat and thicker soft tissue. Additionally, they had lower BMD at the LS, FN, and hip; had lower TBS; and had higher FRAX values than those who did not fracture.6 7
Our findings in the OsteoLaus Study validate the importance of using current as well as newer bone assessment tools for osteoporosis diagnosis and for fracture risk prediction and osteoporosis diagnosis. As the study is still ongoing, I can’t wait to share more interesting findings during the next follow-up!
Some Recent Findings: The Link Between Sleep, Bone Health, and TBS
Study 1: The Impact of Sleep on Bone Health
So from our OsteoLaus Study, we know that TBS is a great tool to help us accurately identify osteoporosis and associated fracture risk. Well, it turns out that TBS is also shedding light on another crucial aspect of our health — our sleep.
As you know, sleep is critical to your health. This biological process is involved in the regulation of a variety of endocrine and metabolic functions, including bone health. And previous studies have reported an association between sleep duration and quality and BMD in women.
In fact, a 2021 study investigated the relationship between sleep quality, sleep duration, and TBS in a general population of elderly adults. Among the 5,534 participants, 58.1% were women with a mean age of 66 years who had a sleep duration of 6.8 hours.
All participants underwent DXA assessment from which TBS from the lumbar spine was estimated. Also, their sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. To test the association between TBS and all the sleep parameters, the researchers conducted linear regression analyses adjusted for many covariables including age, sex, cohort effect, BMI, education level, cholesterol levels, diabetes status, alcohol consumption, depression symptoms, smoking habits, and history of cardiovascular disease.
It was found that 28.5% of participants were poor sleepers. And a significant interaction was identified between depressive symptoms, sleep duration, and sleep quality. Moreover, participants classified as poor sleepers without depression symptoms had lower bone quality as assessed by TBS compared to good sleepers — but not observed in those with depressive symptoms.
Longer duration of sleeping was associated with higher TBS, but not among individuals with depressive symptoms. It was therefore concluded that poor sleep quality and duration are associated with low TBS (only in individuals without depression symptoms).8
Study 2: Insomnia’s Link to Osteoporosis
Another recent study showed that poor sleep is detrimental to several body systems, including bone.
In a 2-year prospective study, 190 Indian postmenopausal women with a mean age of 58.2 recorded their sleep duration and sleep quality using self-reporting and the Women’s Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale.
Anthropometry, bone biochemistry including bone turnover markers, BMD, and TBS were assessed at baseline and at the end of 2 years.
Among the participants, 34.2% had insomnia and 10.5% developed osteoporosis on follow-up.
The percentage decline over 2 years, in BMD of women with insomnia, was significantly higher at the lumbar spine (4.5 versus 1.6%) and femoral neck (2.9 versus 1.2%). The decrease in TBS was also significantly higher in women with suboptimal sleep (1.5 versus 0.5%) when compared to those with adequate sleep.
On multivariate analysis, insomnia was the sole factor that was predictive of osteoporosis. In conclusion, poor sleep quality was associated with osteoporosis in the participants.9 This finding suggests that getting optimal sleep may help to slow ongoing bone loss that results from sleep deprivation. However, given the small sample size further research is required.
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Although the OsteoLaus study is ongoing, it is already providing valuable insight into the role that older and newer bone assessment tools play in osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture risk prediction.
Although bone density measurements using DXA devices alone are still the common practice for osteoporosis diagnosis, the microarchitectural aspect of the bone is missing to fulfill the WHO definition of osteoporosis. Historically, we have not had a clinical tool to speak to bone microarchitecture. The OsteoLaus study confirms the importance of getting both a bone density measurement and TBS to stay on top of your bone health. The beauty of having both tests is that you get a better picture of your bone health: bone quantity and bone quality.
It’s been shown that the combination of TBS and bone density is better at predicting fractures than either test alone. So I wholeheartedly recommend you do both. It’s very easy to do so because you can get your TBS test done at the same time you get your DXA scan. It’s done on the same machine, using the same images, without extra ionizing radiation nor exam time for you.
With that being said, not all facilities offer TBS yet. But you can check here to see if a clinic near you does. You’ll also want to check with your health insurance company to see if it covers TBS, as CPT codes have existed since January 2022. If it doesn’t, the cost is about $50–$150 U.S. dollars.
And don’t overlook the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. As discussed earlier, your bone health is strongly linked to the quality and duration of your sleep and to your overall lifestyle too.
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- Enisa Shevroja, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Bérengère Aubry-Rozier, Gabriel Hans, Fernando Rivadeneira, Olivier Lamy, Didier Hans “Cohort Profile: The OsteoLaus study,” International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 48, Issue 4, August 2019, Pages 1046–1047g, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyy276
- Marshall D, Johnell O, Wedel H. Meta-analysis of how well measures of bone mineral density predict occurrence of osteoporotic fractures. BMJ. 1996;312(7041):1254–9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8634613/
- Hans D, Barthe N, Boutroy S, Pothuaud L, Winzenrieth R, Krieg MA. Correlations between trabecular bone score, measured using anteroposterior dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry acquisition, and 3-dimensional parameters of bone microarchitecture: an experimental study on human cadaver vertebrae. J Clin Densitom. 2011;14(3):302–12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21724435/
- Silva BC, Leslie WD, Resch H, et al. Trabecular bone score: a noninvasive analytical method based upon the DXA image. J Bone Miner Res. 2014;29(3):518–30. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24443324/
- McCloskey EV, Oden A, Harvey NC, et al. A meta-analysis of trabecular bone score in fracture risk prediction and its relationship to FRAX. J Bone Miner Res. 2016;31(5):940–8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26498132/
- Enisa Shevroja,Bérengère Aubry-Rozier,Gabriel Hans,Elena Gonzalez-Rodriguez,Delphine Stoll,Olivier Lamy,Didier Hans, “Clinical Performance of the Updated Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) Algorithm, Which Accounts for the Soft Tissue Thickness: The OsteoLaus Study,” First published: 16 August 2019 https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbmr.3851
- Artemis Gkitakouam Fjorda Koromania, Katerina Trajanoska, Enisa Shevrojac, M. Carola Zillikensa, Ling Oeiab, Annemarie Luik, Didier Hans, Fernando Rivadeneira, “Association between trabecular bone score and sleep patterns: Findings from a cohort study” Volume 14, Supplement, April 2021, 100828 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352187221000838
- Kripa Elizabeth Cherian,Nitin Kapoor,Thomas Vizhalil Paul “Disrupted Sleep Architecture Is Associated With Incident Bone Loss in Indian Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Study” First published: 26 July 2022 https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jbmr.4662 | <urn:uuid:e7ada39e-0ead-4ac3-b452-089850280ebe> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blog.algaecal.com/osteolaus/ | 2024-04-24T03:08:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.917069 | 3,366 |
Take a look at our infographic entitled Grow Your Business with bidorbuy and uAfrica. (To make things easier for you, the link will open in a new tab, so that you can switch between this blog post and the infographic at will.)
Now that you’ve glanced at the infographic, you are probably impatient to find out more. What is it all about, and why is bidorbuy pushing you into the embrace of uAfrica and Shopify?
It’s quite simple. Recently, bidorbuy invested into uAfrica (you can now call it our partner site), because uAfrica came up with a brilliant idea to offer local online businesses (big or small, new or established) Shopify, an affordable and simple-to-use shopfront solution capable of seamlessly synchronising with (you’ve guessed it) bidorbuy.
Let’s now get to the all-important question: how does this benefit you?
The short answer is: hugely, and a somewhat longer one is:
- You get a ready-made, easy to use, very functional, extremely good-looking, highly customisable ecommerce website with your own co.za domain name that you pay in Rands, at an affordable rate. The Starter Shopify store (catering for up to 100 products) will cost you R149 per month, and there are no transaction fees.
- For an additional fee of R10* per month, you get multichannel management facility. Your Basic Shopify store becomes bidorbuy-synced. Without going into details, suffice it to say that all edits you make in the uAfrica back-end reflect in real time both on your own website; all orders customers make on bidorbuy reflect on your website (and vice versa) in real time.
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The advantages of having your Shopify store through uAfrica do not stop there. uAfrica is currently developing a robust and reliable shipping side of the online trading process; plus, their point-of-sale integrations is ready to be implemented, connecting the online and off-line shopping in one holistic experience.
And what about the South African online traders who already have a Shopify store, obtained directly from the Canadian software maker?
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What I find interesting about the current state of the market, here in late Spring 2009, is that not all segments of the real estate market in downtown Philadelphia are equal in terms of it being a sellers or a buyers market.
The hottest segment in town has got to be the two bedroom townhouse market in the 19103, or northern portion of 19146- roughly called the Rittenhouse Square area, under $400,000. Slim pickins’ should a buyer find themselves looking for housing in this crowded area. Many buyers, either Penn students, or whomever, are searching for that perfect, say, $375,000 two bedroom townhouse. I would strongly suggest that this segment of the market is a sellers market, or at least leaning in that direction- more so than any other segment of the Center City real estate market.
Conversely, I would venture to guess that an extreme buyers market is in effect in the Northern Liberties section of Center City in terms of the condo market. Simply looking at inventory levels in one clue. The other clues, or symptoms would be average “Days On Market”, and the difference between asking price and selling price of many of these units. The last hint to where any segment of the market may fall, in an extremely unscientific measure, is the amount of buyers I have who visit my website, and search for inventory in those two particular neighborhoods. The Rittenhouse Square area out weights other areas in a disproportionate manner.
Depending on what market segment you may be interested in, may determine your ability to not only have a lot to different condos to look at, but also may provide more opportunity to bargain with any given seller. Yes, there can be a buyers market on one end of town, and a sellers market on the other end of town- at the same time.
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April 12th-18th is National Library Week. This year’s theme is, “unlimited possibilities at your library.” We’re embracing that theme with our latest infographic.
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Exploring the Intriguing World of “The Black Box”: A Cinematic Journey
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of “The Black Box,” a profound film directed by Olivier Hero Dressen. This captivating love story unfolds amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, delving into the complexities of human relationships and the indomitable spirit of the human heart.
Story and Context: Love Amid Covid-19 Crisis
Based on a true story, “The Black Box” explores the unexpected love between Thibaut, a Frenchman, and Sai, a Chinese girl, amidst the challenges of quarantine and social restrictions. Their connection transcends physical barriers, defying the circumstances and creating a bond beyond confinement.
Unmasking the Protagonists: Thibaut and Sai
Thibaut Royer and Xinwen Cui deliver remarkable performances, breathing life into the compelling love story of Thibaut and Sai. Royer’s portrayal captures the raw determination of Thibaut, while Cui mesmerizes with her depth and vulnerability as Sai. Their on-screen chemistry reflects the linguistic duality of the film, merging French and Chinese languages to enhance their connection.
Behind the Lens: Francesco Fioretto and Kirtan Hummelen
Francesco Fioretto’s writing beautifully captures the intricacies of love and loss in “The Black Box.” Kirtan Hummelen’s cinematography adds visual poetry, meticulously capturing the essence of each moment. Together, their creative vision elevates the storytelling and depth of the film.
A Glimpse into the Festival Journey: Lift-Off Film Festival Selections
“The Black Box” has been recognized for its exceptional storytelling and artistic merit, earning a coveted spot in the Lift-Off Film Festival. This esteemed platform celebrates emerging filmmakers, showcasing their talent and highlighting the film’s unique narrative.
Explore “The Black Box” on Studio Supreme Films’ Official Website
Visit the official website of Studio Supreme Films for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and updates on “The Black Box.” Immerse yourself in the power of love, resilience, and the indelible mark left by this cinematic masterpiece.
Shot on location in Shanghai, “The Black Box” not only captivates with its compelling storyline but also immerses viewers in the cultural richness of its setting. The fusion of French and Chinese languages deepens the connection between Thibaut and Sai, highlighting the beauty of cross-cultural relationships.
“The Black Box” has garnered attention for its exceptional storytelling and artistic merit, solidifying its status as a must-watch cinematic gem. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the magic by watching the captivating trailer on YouTube and exploring the official merchandise.
Immerse Yourself in “The Black Box” Universe: Trailer and Official Merchandise
Watch The Trailer “The Black Box”
Experience the enchanting world of “The Black Box” through its captivating trailer on YouTube. Dive into the emotional rollercoaster that awaits and explore the official merchandise, allowing fans to carry a piece of the film’s essence.
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The competition has never been more intense for selling hotel stays and short-term leisure rentals to business and vacation travelers. Two factors that have acted together to drive down prices are online discount travel sites and the rise of Airbnb rentals.
However, instead of having a race to the bottom when it comes to pricing, accommodation providers need to find a way to add value to the hotel experience. Travelers will be willing to pay more if they perceive a vacation rental or hotel to have extra services that add to the value and enjoyment of their stay.
In the past, baby boomers have been the driving force behind profits for vacation and business travel accommodations. Today, millennials are beginning to join the ranks of work and leisure travelers, leading hotels to cater to their needs and desires as well.
For example, when new chains like Marriott’s Aloft and Radisson’s Blu advertised that they welcomed dogs, the more mainstream Holiday Inn Express wasn’t far behind in opening their doors to customers’ furry friends.
Here are some other ways that hotels and short-term vacation rentals can continue to attract guests without sacrificing profits.
Frequent traveler programs have been around for a long time, and business travelers are the main recipients of the benefits. To really have an impact on guest loyalty, though, a hotel has to include more than just snacks and bottled water at check-in.
Some hotels provide a lounge for the exclusive use of top-tier members. Giving room upgrades whenever possible is another way to pamper these guests without affecting profits. And surveys have shown that corporate travelers are often willing to pay out of their own pockets for ancillary services that they consider valuable.
One way to attract and keep business travelers is to offer upscale accommodations that increase their comfort when they’re away from home. Luxury bed linens, a Keurig-style coffeemaker in the room, and a fully functional business center are a good start. Providing an airport shuttle, dry cleaning pickup and room service with expanded hours are other special touches that business travelers will appreciate and be willing to pay for.
Spa services may be one of the biggest draws for leisure travelers. Salon services such as manicures and pedicures, massages and facials elevate the value of the stay. Providing hair and skin treatments and in-room massage can be the difference that makes a lodging more desirable to a prospective guest. If a hotel doesn’t have the budget or facilities to offer spa treatments, partnering with a nearby luxury spa is an alternate way to attract guests and add revenue.
Sundries shops used to be confined to luxury hotels, but in the past few years, on-site shopping has become a new option for vacationers at mid-priced hotels. The convenience of buying a six-pack of beer, treats and snacks, and even frozen dinners, is a value-added feature for guests. Offering these items for sale, along with headache medicine, phone chargers, batteries and toiletries, can be a profitable ancillary service for the hotel.
Vacation Rental Extras
From 2015 to 2017, extended-stay hotel stays grew at three times the national rate for other types of rentals in the hotel industry. Kitchens and living areas increased in size, with ancillary services like laundry facilities and bike rentals added to lure travelers to extended-stay hotels.
Rental condos and homes can also provide these services for a modest fee to make a short-term rental an attractive choice for guests. This type of upgraded lodging is billed as apartment-style living with all the extras of a hotel.
Recognizing the attachment people have to their dogs, some luxury hotels are providing pet services to entice travelers. Besides water and food bowls, treats and beds, a few upscale hotels even offer pet massages. Not only do guests get to bring their furry companions with them, but their pets can experience some pampering and it gives the hotel another revenue stream.
Counteracting the Airbnb Trend
For hotels and vacation rentals, a winning profit strategy is to differentiate these accommodations from the Airbnb model while highlighting increased opportunities for guests. Hotels can provide some of the same advantages as Airbnb along with others that are more difficult for private individuals to offer.
The consistency and professionalism of a business that serves hundreds of thousands of travelers a year should be highlighted to persuade travelers to choose hotel accommodations over Airbnb rentals.
Networking with local businesses can also elevate the desirability of staying at a hotel. Local food, beverage and entertainment providers can turn the hotel lobby into a hub of interest and activity. This is something that vacationers will never experience in a private rental environment.
Treating guests to live music or the chance to pay for activities like a ‘paint and sip’ wine party adds fun to the stay. It also gives the hotel an edge that translates into better profits.
The Tech Revolution
One ancillary service a hotel can use to take their image to the next level is adding a lobby touchscreen that connects to guest services, local restaurants and nightlife. Some hotels even have interactive screens that take selfies to be uploaded to guests’ social media accounts.
Millennials are used to sending directions to their phones and connecting with local businesses at a touch. Touchscreens add to the hotel’s revenue through partnerships with local businesses at the same time they increase the hotel’s desirability to guests.
When guests check in, a hotel that offers the choice to swipe Apple Pay, Google Wallet or Venmo will have an edge over less tech-savvy establishments. Once they’re checked in, the ability of guests to connect with housekeeping or room service through a hotel app is another addition to the tech-forward image of a hotel.
The latest example of added hotel tech value is Alexa for Hospitality. This is a digital concierge that can answer guests’ queries about the hotel, play music, report on the weather, or make hands-free phone calls. The in-room Alexa console can also contact housekeeping and room service upon request.
At smart hotels, guests can even ask their digital assistant to adjust the thermostat or raise and lower the blinds. Marriott is testing this perk in several of its hotel chains, including the millennial-geared Aloft hotels. | <urn:uuid:388c8740-8142-42d5-8485-6829016e0ab0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blog.manetmobile.com/2019/06/19/how-ancillary-services-affect-your-hotel-or-vacation-rental-profits/ | 2024-04-24T02:19:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.946219 | 1,301 |
In the realm of skincare, the quest for radiant, healthy skin is an ongoing journey. As we navigate various products and routines, it’s crucial to find those that deliver results and prioritize skin health. Skinceuticals – a brand synonymous with cutting-edge skincare formulations backed by scientific research. If you’re eager to elevate your skincare routine to new heights, integrating Skinceuticals products could be the game-changer you’ve been seeking. And we’re thrilled to share the exciting news: Skinceuticals is now available at selected spa locations, including Arboretum, Loren, River Oaks, Clearfork, Culver City, and Brentwood.
With a mission to improve skin health, Skinceuticals products will only elevate your skincare routine. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to incorporate our favorites into your routine:
Cleansing: Start by cleansing your skin with a gentle yet effective cleanser like Skinceuticals Gentle Cleanser. This will remove impurities while soothing and calming dry or sensitive skin.
Treatment: Incorporate targeted treatments based on your skin concerns. For anti-aging benefits, try Skinceuticals C E Ferulic, a vitamin C serum that provides advanced environmental protection and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Moisturizing: Hydrate and nourish your skin with a moisturizer like Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, which replenishes essential lipids and supports the skin’s natural barrier function.
Sun Protection: To shield your skin from harmful UV rays, finish off your routine with broad-spectrum sunscreen, such as Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50.
Elevating your skincare routine with Skinceuticals products is a decision backed by science and proven results. By incorporating potent ingredients and advanced technologies, Skinceuticals offers effective solutions for various skin concerns, from aging and discoloration to hydration and protection. If you want to know what products you should incorporate into your skincare routine, schedule a facial with one of our estheticians to help you achieve the healthy, radiant skin you deserve. | <urn:uuid:f95e65bf-75a6-4320-bf07-dc8e509e3a4c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blog.milkandhoneyspa.com/2024/04/03/elevate-your-skincare-routine-with-skinceuticals/ | 2024-04-24T03:27:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.909339 | 466 |
The Ozanam House Childcare Centre recently began their Together Young and Old (TOY) project for 2019. Our preschool children and the Active Retirement Group are planning to meet once a month to connect and share experiences. Here is what Debbie, our Early Educator to the Koala preschool class had to say
‘On Wed 13th of February, the Koala preschool class met with some members of the Active Retirement Group. We spent some time drawing pictures, reading and making jigsaws while also making new friends! The children really enjoyed having their new friends chat with them and help them with their pictures and games.
This is a lovely opportunity for our youngest children to mix with some of our older members who have so much to offer.
The Koala children are already looking forward to meeting up with their new friends again!’ | <urn:uuid:0c7d1647-3595-46a7-ab47-32456ad44ef5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blog.ozanamhouse.ie/2019/02/making-new-friends-together-old-and-young/ | 2024-04-24T01:55:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.979613 | 171 |
Singapore is celebrating her Golden Jubilee in this year 2015! As part of the SG50 celebrations, Lego has produced SG50 Limited Edition Singapore Icons Mini Builds and there are four of them! The four icons are Cable Car, HDB Block, Ice Cream Bike and Old Dragon Playground!
I was very excited when I read the news on the Lego SG50 Limited Edition Singapore Icons Mini Builds and I was really looking forward to collecting them! All you have to do is to spend a minimum of $50 of Lego products in a single receipt and you can redeem the Lego SG50 Limited Edition Singapore Icons Mini Builds! Since I am going to invest in more Lego, I spent time thinking of what kind of Lego series am I going to invest in? After some analysis, I decided to continue collecting my Star Wars and this would be a good time to build up troopers!
Till date, I have collected the Cable Car and HDB Block. The Cable Car can be redeemed only at Toys R’ Us at Vivo City branch from 6th to 31st July 2015 and the HDB Block can be redeemed only at Robinsons Shopping Centre at Raffles City from 6th to 20th July 2015.
All you need to do is choose your Lego toys (it must cost at least $50 in total), make payment at the cashier. Collect your receipt and proceed to the Lego booth nearby inside the respective shopping outlet location. Pass them your receipt for verification, answer some simple questions and the friendly staff there will pass you a set of the Limited Edition Mini Builds! I encourage you to build it on the spot instead of bringing it home!
For Lego fans, building the HDB Block and Cable Car is not difficult at all and the instructions are pretty clear and concise! I had a fun time building it on the spot inside the shopping mall outlet, Toys R Us and Robinsons!
The Ice Cream Bike is coming soon, from 11th July to 25th July, available at Lego Certified Store @ Resorts World Sentosa, while the Old Dragon Playground is available at Raffles City Shopping Centre, Atrium Level 3 from 21st to 30th July.
There is also a SG50 Lego Event from 21st to 30th July! More details can be found here!
The 4 x SG50 Limited Edition Singapore Icons Mini Builds are really cool and I love it!! I am on track to collect all of 4 of them!! Lego fans, don’t hesitate!! Head down to the following locations, remember the later dates for the Ice Cream Bike and Old Dragon Playground!
- Cable Car – Toys’R’Us (VivoCity) from 6th July to 31st July
- HDB Flat – Robinsons (Raffles City Shopping Centre) from 6th July to 20th July
- Ice Cream Bike – LEGO Certified Store @ Resorts World Sentosa from 11th July to 25th July
- Dragon Playground – Raffles City Shopping Centre, Atrium, Level 3 from 21st to 30th July
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Making a Human Connection
There is no typical workday for Jaime Cruz, Maria Perez, and Sonia Allende. As Kadlec's Community Health Workers, their job is to be in the community they serve, interacting with the residents where they live, eat and even play. They are frontline agents of change, helping to reduce health disparities in underserved communities, working alongside their clients as they navigate health care services and access resources.
About the Author
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TikTok ruining lives of many teenagers and young adults of Pakistan | Critics say that the Application is doing much more harm than good and should be banned
Famous Short Video Sharing Application Tik Tok is again gaining heat towards itself after leaked images and videos of famous Tik Tok Stars.
Tik Tok is a short video sharing platform which became instantly famous in teenagers and adults of the sub-continent as soon as it came here. Tik Tok is developed by a Chinese Mobile Application Development Company which is making records as well as earning fortunes by the revenue of the application.
The main success or breakthrough of the application was when it took over musically and some other applications which were kind of similar to Tik Tok. After this Tik Tok hit a major boom and went viral throughout the world. A lot of content creators also came on board made their accounts on Tik Tok and the application started having a lot of video content for users to see.
Tik Tok made it easy for an average user to showcase his/her talent by making short videos and editing them online through various tools available on Tik Tok. This made it pretty easy for aspiring content creators to make videos and gathers views which was and still is very difficult on YouTube. But along with this came the other people who did not have any talent but they were just uploading their content just by seeing others and doing the same themselves.
This gave Tik Tok a status of “CRINGE” and genuine viewers and content creators backed off due to cringe worthy content available on it. Many people belonging to villages and other whereabouts started uploading content that would not be very dear to the average user.
Not only this, Tik Tok outraged the parents and critics of our society as they claimed that the application is time wasting, drains the brains and is affecting the productivity of their children. The application is very harmful as many Tik Tok stars lost their lives making Tik Tok videos.
Media houses and social critics were outrageous when Tik Tok stars were found playing with revolvers and mistakenly pulling the triggers and killing themselves and there is a majority of our society that wants the application to be banned.
Recently, many female Tik Tokers have been viral on social media when their nude images were found and people are constantly sharing these images to one another. This is outrageous, derogatory and harmful on so many levels as it is directly influencing the lives of these Tik Tok Stars negatively and might trigger something inevitable.
This is the main argument of our society behind banning Tik Tok which is that it degrades the women of our society and brings them in front of the predator eyes of evil minded boys and they use their images and videos to sooth their eyes. Along with this, many females have been the victim of body shaming due to their physical appearance. Tik Tok had made it very easy for everyone to see young attractive girls dancing and twirling online. People get access to this content very easily and it wastes their time and as well as drains their brains.
Many new Tik Tok stars have got newly found fame which is very fascinating for a teenager, along with this comes new found crushes and love stories. So one thing leads to another and at the end nudes are shared, so here the story take its turn when everything goes down the drain and then the boy shares these revealing images to his friends and from their it goes viral within seconds.
People are urging young girls to never share their personal images to anyone under any cost because you never know what might happen and how it would impact on the girl. This often leads to girls committing suicide but society never bats an eye they just look for a new topic to discuss after sometime.
It is recommended by majority that Tik Tok must be banned for good as it is doing so much harm to the cultural norms of our society. India has already banned Tik Tok and USA & Australia are considering banning it in their regions so Pakistan must take drastic measures as well.
Moreover, people sharing such images with their friends for entertainment purposes must be dealt with the higher level of charges there are. So that in future such acts do not take place.
People of Pakistan must use their own social media platform – SocioOn as it is free from all this negative content and is in coherence with our cultural norms. We must follow the model of China and Russia as they are using their own platforms for socializing and we must use our own, so that our national data becomes secure and our cultural norms become our community guidelines.
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Published on May 17, 2021 by Solvaria
How to plan and execute your Azure cloud migration
Azure Cloud is a cloud-computing platform that can be used to build, manage and deploy data, applications and services securely from the Cloud.
Database managers consider migrating to Azure for a variety of reasons.
Some of the cost-saving options Azure includes are:
- Azure offers a pay-as-you go option where users can choose to pay only for the storage they use. This allows users to scale services as their business grows and change
- Per-minute billing
- Price match options
As well as paying only for what you need, Azure reduces infrastructure cost by limiting the need for physical servers. This also eliminates storage and staff expenses to maintain your infrastructure.
Easy merge with existing IT
While transitioning to the cloud, many businesses worry about the existing data they have stored in data centers or locally. Azure integrates with existing infrastructure through hybrid databases, secure connections and storage solutions. Azure also works with other Microsoft software such as SQL Server and Sharepoint to seamlessly blend with your IT.
Secure and reliable cloud platform
Azure provides enterprise-level security for your data and datacenter, as well as reliable backups for your applications.
Plan for your migration
Once you’ve decided to move to the Azure, cloud it’s time to plan for the migration. There are four key steps to migrating to the Azure cloud.
The Discovery phase involves identifying all existing workloads and applications in your environment so they can be prepared for migration. This phase is important because missed workloads and applications can cause problems during migration. Some areas to review during this preparation stage are virtual networks and storage solutions. - Assess: Categorize applications and workloads
Once you’ve identified the applications and workloads involved in your migration strategy, you must evaluate your existing infrastructure.
Microsoft’s Virtual Machine Readiness Assessment tool
This tool automatically inspects your environment - virtual and physical - and provides recommendations for moving to the cloud. The report consists of three parts:
READY – This section consists of recommendations on your current infrastructure, and asks questions such as:
- Pros and cons of moving to Azure
- Are there any current features unsupported?.
SET - This section provides information on the machine requirements for moving to Azure. Questions include:
- What hardware is able to use?
- What virtual network do you need?
- What storage is required?
- What security measures do you need to put in place?
MOVE - This section addresses these common questions and simplifies the process of moving your machines to Microsoft Azure.
- What Azure subscription do you need?
- Do you need help moving your data or your virtual machine?
- Who will be monitoring your virtual machine?
- How will your machine be supported after the move?
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit
The MAP Toolkit is an agentless inventory, assessment and reporting tool that securely assesses IT environments for various platform migrations including Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Office 2013, Office 2010, Office 365, Windows Server 2012 and Windows 2012 R2, SQL Server 2014, Hyper-V, Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track and Azure. Since version 8.0, MAP Toolkit can assess environments and provide readiness information for both physical and virtualized workloads migrating to Azure.
Both of these tools can help you carefully review and document all applications, workloads and processes you currently use, including:
- Current Infrastructure: Map your virtual and physical system configurations to an equivalent Azure instance. Evaluate specs like CPUs, disk size and storage demand.
- Current Network Architecture and Capacity: Assessing your network architecture and capacity will help you evaluate bandwidth to replicate changes made on virtual machines. Use a capacity planning tool or bandwidth assessment tool to determine whether replicating a virtual machine would kill your network.
- Performance Requirements: You need to know what IOPS you’ll require to avoid lags and maintain the same performance in your new Azure environment.
- High Availability/Resilience Requirements: You need a system that will function in the event of failure. Thoroughly document your disaster recovery processes, resiliency configurations and recovery time objectives to ensure your data can be restored easily in your new environment.
- Maintenance Process: Once you move to Azure, what maintenance steps need to happen to continue running effectively? Determine how your maintenance process will need to change in the new cloud environment.
- Target: Identify the destination(s) for each of your workloads
Now that you’ve audited your existing environment, it’s time to map out how to get your servers in Azure.
- Migrate: Make the actual move
Now that you’ve audited and prepared your existing workloads and applications, you’re ready to migrate to Azure.
When planning your migration, it is worth considering the pros and cons of the four key migration strategies: Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect and Rebuild. Depending on which of these models you pick will determine your entire Azure migration strategy.
The following are four alternative strategies advised by Microsoft for migrating an application to the Azure cloud.
- Rehost / Lift and Shift
This strategy involves moving applications from the on-premise environment to the cloud without changing the infrastrcture. This strategy is best for legacy migrations or teams with limited cloud or Azure skills. Migration may be faster and easier, but applications may be less efficient in the cloud and unable to scale and extend.
- Refactor / Repackage
This strategy involves moving to Azure with some code changes but no major overhaul of an application. This allows you to leverage services like Azure SQL Database Managed Instances and Azure Container Service. You can also leverage Azure’s App Service, Azure Functions and Logic Apps to help re-architect, refactor and rebuild your apps in Azure. This strategy is best for business-critical applications with a low tolerance for disturbance, and for a fast and easy but improved infrastructure.
This strategy involves revamping the codebase of the application and moving it to a cloud-native architecture. This is best for applications that need maximum agility, scalability and flexibility in the cloud. Rearchitecting allows you to create a highly scalable, resilient, easily deployable application that can leverage the full power of the Azure cloud, but may be a complex and costly migration.
The rebuild strategy involves scraping aside the initial application and building the same it from scratch using the Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities. Azure Functions and Logic Apps can help build the application tier, as well as Azure SQL Database or other hosted Azure data services for the data layer. This is best for applications with relatively low complexity and few dependencies on other business processes.
Even if you aren’t planning on migrating completely to the cloud, Azure Stack can help build hybrid cloud solutions. Azure Stack allows you to deploy and store resources in the cloud while securely preserving the data in an isolated on-premise environment. This works by configuring a cross-premises Azure virtual network that provides private cloud security and public cloud flexibility.
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Though the pandemic caused a slowdown in banking industry consolidations, a recent surge of M&A activity is already breaking records. New data published by S&P Global shows M&A transactions delayed by the pandemic are not only pent-up in numbers, but they’re also getting bigger - extending to regional and super-regional banks holding $10 billion to $1 trillion in assets.
Billions and Trillions
The number of US financial institutions has halved since their 1990s levels, with the current count of banks and credit unions hovering around 5,000 each. Up against the fixed costs of compliance, significant overhauls of legacy systems with new digital offerings, and pressure on non-interest income, much of this consolidation has been among community and smaller regional institutions until recently.
After a brief lull in activity in the second quarter of 2020 prompted by the pandemic’s uncertainties, the last few months have brought news of substantial combinations. Since then, 115 transactions have been announced with a combined value of over $45 billion. The last time quarterly transaction value reached this level was in early 2019 when BB&T and SunTrust announced a merger of equals to become Truist Bank.
This has been quite a flurry of activity, especially when considering the relatively limited number of US institutions that fall into the regional bank range. This trend is projected to continue since few in this group want to be left without a dance partner. Some are even telegraphing their intentions - before acquiring BBVA, for instance, PNC announced it was selling its stake in BlackRock to free up capacity for potential investment opportunities.
The following explores the factors behind this sudden flare-up in a regional banking arms race.
The Relentless Pursuit of Scale
The same scale concerns bedeviling community institutions are now impacting the regional players. Their new growth path means training to go toe-to-toe with the big boys, many of which are aggressively expanding their footprints in the most attractive markets. At the same time, digital offerings from a new breed of challenger banks threaten to erase the very concept of a physical footprint and presence, as well as significantly enhance expectations related to customer experience.
For a regional bank, a well-matched consolidation can round out both geographic coverage and product suites. For instance, when announcing its deal with CIT, First Citizens emphasized how its retail deposit base meshed well with CIT’s nationwide commercial lending franchise.
Transaction announcements tend to also emphasize the combined institutions’ leadership position in strategic markets. When Huntington and TCF announced their combination, they highlighted their combined #1 retail deposit rank in Ohio and Michigan as an attractive facet.
Through M&A, banks and credit unions can also refresh their terms with major vendors to generate cost synergies, which often complement major technology upgrades and data initiatives. Further, in an environment where top talent remains at a premium, M&A can work in securing valuable human resources as well.
Mergers of Equals: Easier Said than Done
Throughout the 1990s, Bank of America cemented its leadership position by applying a regimented top-down integration methodology to an ongoing parade of small acquisitions. This recent wave qualifies more as “mergers of equals,” playing out like 2019’s high-profile combination of SunTrust and BB&T to form Truist. And whether a transaction is pitched as a merger or acquisition, with sizeable institutions, many decisions are made. In the case of Huntington, the bank is about twice the size of TCF, but enough heft exists on both sides of this transaction that they’ll likely play out more like mergers than acquisitions.
Whichever term you choose, integrations of this magnitude are complex and time-consuming – starting with reconciling the cultures and processes. System integrations are notoriously tricky, with multiple third parties and countless pockets of home-grown code to consider – even before tackling the broad technical overhaul often at the core of these transactions.
Don’t forget facilities implications, including likely overlaps in branch footprints and decisions regarding headquarters locations, as well as flagships for various business units. Truist Bank opted to plant its headquarters in a new city apart from those of its predecessor FIs.
Despite best efforts to insulate customers from the process, these factors carry potential impacts, including new account numbers, closed branches, and a new nameplate. Along with the threats posed by newly bulked-up competitors, the near-term static may well create opportunities for market incumbents.
The Bottom Line
Now that the race has accelerated, we expect to see even more deal activity among regional and super-regional banks in the coming months. This is likely to alter the competitive dynamics across many markets – including for institutions that aren’t buying or selling.
Mergers and acquisitions delayed by the pandemic are coming back with a vengeance – and they’re getting more complex. For all but the largest banks and credit unions, this means many more will be knocked out.
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Several months ago, an earlier post in this blog described a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that recognized a federal reserved water right to groundwater [see Ninth Circuit Holds that Federal Reserved Water Rights Extend to Groundwater]. The Ninth Circuit’s decision has very significant implications for water users across the western United States who rely on state law-based water rights. The federal reserved water rights doctrine is one of the rare exceptions to the general rule that state law controls allocation of water in the western United States. When a reserved right is recognized, that right will often conflict with water rights granted under state law, threatening to disrupt such rights and causing uncertainty for water users dependent on state law. By broadly recognizing a reserved right to groundwater, the Ninth Circuit’s decision extended this uncertainty to a water source that has had comparatively little scrutiny under the reserved water rights doctrine.
In light of these implications, the defendants in the case, the Coachella Valley Water District and the Desert Water Agency (collectively, the Districts), recently filed petitions for certiorari requesting that the United States Supreme Court review and overturn the Ninth Circuit’s decision. Although the Districts filed separate petitions, both raise similar issues. The Districts assert that the Ninth Circuit opinion conflicts with opinions from a number of other courts, including the supreme courts of Wyoming and Arizona (a state within the Ninth Circuit). The Districts also argue that the opinion threatens to undermine state law-based water rights by imposing a federal law concept – the reserved water rights doctrine – on largely incompatible state law systems for allocating groundwater resources. Finally, the Districts argue that the Agua Caliente Tribe does not need a reserved right to groundwater because its rights to groundwater are adequately protected by California state law.
On October 13th, the Agua Caliente Tribe (the Tribe) and the United States, acting as the federal trustee for the Tribe, filed briefs in opposition to the Districts’ petitions. The Tribe and the United States disputed each of the arguments raised by the Districts, asserting that the Ninth Circuit opinion is consistent with the vast majority of cases addressing the reserved water rights doctrine, that federal law controls over any conflicting state laws, and that California law does not adequately protect the Tribe’s right to access groundwater underlying its reservation. The Tribe and the United States urged the Supreme Court to reject the petitions for certiorari and allow the case to continue in the courts below.
The Districts’ petitions have drawn the attention of a number of non-parties who filed amicus curiae briefs with the Supreme Court expressing concerns regarding the Ninth Circuit’s opinion. Most notably, a coalition of ten states submitted a brief arguing that the Ninth Circuit’s holding would be incompatible with, and therefore undermine, state-law groundwater regimes. Interestingly, the coalition of states included Wisconsin – a state that does not apply the doctrine of prior appropriation that is common among western states. The coalition’s brief also provides an example of potential conflict with state law doctrines using Minnesota – another state that does not apply the doctrine of prior appropriation – to illustrate the kinds of problems that could arise if the Ninth Circuit’s decision is allowed to stand. In doing so, the coalition emphasized the potentially nationwide implications of the case.
The Supreme Court has not yet acted on the petitions for certiorari, but can be expected to do so in the near future. If the Court accepts the petitions, it will establish a schedule for briefing on the merits, and will place the case on its calendar for oral argument. Accepting the petition would give the Court the opportunity to further refine the reserved water rights doctrine, which it last considered in the late 1970s. With conflicts over water, coupled with frequent droughts, increasing throughout the United States, any clarifications provided by the Court would be most helpful.
However, the Supreme Court accepts a very low percentage of petitions for certiorari. If the Court declines to accept these petitions, litigation concerning the claims of the Agua Caliente Tribe will continue in federal district court. In fact, regardless of the fate of the petitions, further litigation is the district court is already underway. By agreement of the parties, the case was split into three distinct phases, the first of which resulted in the Ninth Circuit decision issued earlier this year.
Despite the pending petitions for certiorari, the district court has initiated litigation on the second phase of the case and instructed the parties to brief three additional issues: (i) the appropriate legal standard for quantifying the Tribe’s reserved water rights; (ii) whether the Tribe is entitled to protection of water quality as part of a reserved right to groundwater; and (iii) whether the Tribe owns the “pore space” above the current elevation of the aquifer underneath its reservation. No matter what the Supreme Court does regarding the petitions for certiorari, these new issues are likely to result in additional important, and potentially controversial, rulings that are also likely to have serious implications for water users across the west. | <urn:uuid:67ba417e-831c-4def-8b6a-68a249304857> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blog.swlaw.com/environmental-and-natural-resources/2017/10/27/u-s-supreme-court-considering-case-with-major-implications-for-western-water-rights/ | 2024-04-24T02:10:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.941347 | 1,033 |
Congratulations to a couple of loyal Winloot players who took home some nice cash prizes this weekend. Shirley T. of St. Louis, MO won $1,000 by matching five out of five numbers on Halloween – how is that for a treat? Roland M. of Selkirk, MB and Mary D. of Tucker, GA split our $500 monthly prize by having the same number of entries and will receive $250 each!
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Thanks again for being a loyal Winloot member and congratulations to our October winners. We are hoping to give away even more money and prizes in November. Help make this happen by playing Winloot todayWe selected another winner this morning for our October $100 blog post sweepstakes and the winner of that giveaway was Patty G. of Louisville, KY. All it takes to win this prize is a simple comment on any of our blogs during the month of the giveaway. This month we are giving away $100 in cash to our blog post winner. As always, all you have to do to enter is post on any blog on Winloot. You can receive up to one entry per day. | <urn:uuid:a2b35458-37ab-47ac-aed5-355ed6effa73> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blog.winloot.com/october-winloot-winners-1000-500-monthly-winners-announced/ | 2024-04-24T02:41:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.973766 | 341 |
London’s dynamic and ever-evolving skyline provides the perfect canvas for a celestial experience high above the city. Rooftop bars in London offer not only breathtaking views but also a celestial journey through creative cocktails, stylish settings, and unforgettable atmospheres. Join us as we navigate the celestial landscape of the rooftop bar scene in London.
1. Sky Pod Bar – Sky Garden
Embark on your celestial cocktail journey at the Sky Pod Bar, an oasis within Sky Garden. This rooftop gem offers celestial views of the city, where lush greenery meets the urban landscape. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails while surrounded by a celestial atmosphere that blends nature and architecture seamlessly.
2. Frank’s Cafe – Peckham
For a more laid-back and celestial vibe, head to Frank’s Cafe in Peckham. This rooftop bar, celebrated for its vibrant decor and panoramic views, becomes a celestial haven during the evenings. Enjoy a celestial cocktail experience amidst the eclectic charm and artistic spirit of East London’s skyline.
3. Radio Rooftop Bar – The Strand
Perched atop the ME London hotel, Radio Rooftop Bar invites you to a celestial escape with views of the River Thames and iconic landmarks. The chic ambiance and carefully curated cocktails create a celestial setting for an unforgettable evening. Navigate the celestial wonders of London’s skyline from this exclusive vantage point.
4. Queen of Hoxton – Shoreditch
Immerse yourself in the celestial energy of Shoreditch at the Queen of Hoxton’s rooftop bar. Known for its ever-changing themes and artistic atmosphere, this venue offers a celestial experience like no other. Savor celestial cocktails while enjoying live music against the backdrop of East London’s celestial skyline.
5. Aqua Shard – London Bridge
Ascend to the 31st floor of The Shard and discover Aqua Shard, a celestial pinnacle of sophistication. Floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive terrace provide a celestial panorama of the city. Indulge in celestial cocktails amidst modern luxury and breathtaking views that define this celestial rooftop bar.
6. Savage Garden – Tower Hill
Experience modern luxury and celestial views at Savage Garden, located atop the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel near Tower Hill. The contemporary design and panoramic views of the iconic Tower Bridge create a celestial backdrop for your cocktail journey. Navigate through the celestial wonders of this hidden gem.
7. Madison Rooftop Bar – St. Paul’s
Located atop One New Change, Madison Rooftop Bar offers a celestial setting with unparalleled views of St. Paul’s Cathedral. This celestial venue combines modern luxury with classic charm, providing an ideal backdrop for enjoying handcrafted cocktails. Navigate the celestial beauty of London’s skyline from this refined rooftop bar.
8. Aviary – Finsbury Square
Elevate your celestial experience at Aviary, high above Finsbury Square. With its stylish setting, plush lounges, and diverse cocktail menu, this rooftop bar ensures a celestial evening. Enjoy celestial cocktails against the backdrop of the city’s skyline, where every sip is a journey through the celestial wonders of London.
9. Oxo Tower Bar – South Bank
For a touch of celestial glamour along the South Bank, Oxo Tower Bar provides an elegant escape. The glass-walled terrace offers celestial views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye, creating a captivating scene as the sun sets. Navigate the celestial allure of the city’s timeless landmarks while sipping on classic cocktails.
10. 12th Knot – Sea Containers London
Perched atop the Sea Containers London hotel, 12th Knot offers a sophisticated celestial escape with unparalleled views of the Thames. The chic decor, innovative cocktails, and a terrace capturing the essence of London’s riverside provide a celestial atmosphere. Navigate through the celestial beauty of the city’s skyline from this refined rooftop bar.
In the celestial landscape of London’s rooftop bars, each venue promises not only breathtaking views but also an immersive experience through creative cocktails and stylish settings. Navigate the celestial wonders of the city’s skyline as you sip and savor at these iconic rooftop bars in London. For a quick reference to these celestial locations, check out our curated list here. | <urn:uuid:64427a1e-a07c-4dd7-8876-facdbade9c81> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blogmagazine.co.uk/celestial-cocktails-navigating-the-rooftop-bar-scene-in-london | 2024-04-24T03:00:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.867198 | 906 |
2014 was a milestone year for sustainable agriculture across the United States and around the world. In the U.S., we saw food companies and agribusiness like United Suppliers step up to the plate to meet Walmart’s new demand for sustainable grains, and EDF’s launch of the new Sustainable Sourcing Initiative. We also saw the launch of the United Nations’ Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture, which aims to enable 500 million farmers worldwide to practice sustainable farming.
On the Colorado River, countless stakeholders including U.S. and Mexican policymakers, conservation organizations and farmers came together to orchestrate and witness the Colorado River Delta pulse flow – the temporary release of water across the United States-Mexico border that brought relief and restoration to the dry, empty river delta ecosystem – an historic accomplishment for people and the environment.
EDF and partners also laid the framework for pilot habitat exchanges to take place in 2015 that will protect species such as the greater sage-grouse. And, for the first time, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) considered a land-based carbon offset protocol that will allow U.S. rice growers to earn additional revenue for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cultivation.
So what lies ahead for 2015? And what remains to be done?
We asked some of our Growing Returns expert bloggers to share their hopes, dreams, visions, and goals.
From Robert Parkhurst, EDF director of Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Markets:
- My vision of success for 2015 would be to see rice growers from California and Arkansas generate 15,000 tons of offsets for the California cap-and-trade market. These will be the first greenhouse gas offsets generated by farmers, ever.
- Along these lines, I look forward to seeing the ARB begin development of a nutrient management protocol which applies to rice, almonds and corn, and unlocks the potential development of millions of tons of greenhouse gas reductions. I also expect to see more than 500,000 acres of U.S. farmland generate voluntary offsets from the American Carbon Registry’s fertilizer management protocol.
From Suzy Friedman, EDF director of Agricultural Sustainability:
- I look forward to seeing the launch and rollout of United Suppliers’ SUSTAIN platform not only draw significant interest and enrollment from ag retailers and their growers, but also generate significant new business and growth for United Suppliers and its retailers. This will reflect strong interest and engagement in sustainable agriculture from food companies and growers, who are reaping economic benefits.
- I would also like to see additional major food companies and retailers set measurable goals and commitments for sustainable sourcing of commodity crops, GHG emissions reductions, and water quality improvements, and those with existing commitments making rapid progress on those goals. At the same time, I hope farmers are eager to tap into the sustainable agriculture market using programs like SUSTAIN and tools like Adapt N.
- I also hope that Smithfield/Murphy Brown’s leadership shows other companies in the meat industry that it is possible for them to engage their grain supply chains and improve their sustainability in ways that benefit the bottom lines of both farmers and companies.
From Karen Chapman, EDF project manager, Agricultural Sustainability:
- My hope is that our supply chain partners endorse and promote the NutrientStar program, a robust scientific review process that EDF is developing to evaluate fertilizer optimization tools and technologies.
- I would also love to see 10 new farmer networks in the Corn Belt ready to conduct field trials for the tools, technologies and products that will be reviewed by NutrientStar.
From Eric Holst, EDF senior director of Working Lands:
- My vision for success in 2015 is simple – to see populations of greater sage-grouse, lesser prairie-chicken and Swainson’s hawk reverse their declines and begin to thrive in their native landscapes.
- We are anticipating pilot transactions under the Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Exchange to begin in Colorado soon, and a habitat exchange pilot is already underway in California’s Central Valley for the Swainson’s hawk. I look forward to seeing the results of these pilots and encouraging more landowners to voluntarily enroll in conservation.
From Ann Hayden, EDF senior program manager of Working Lands:
- I would really like to see an increase in public funding for conservation, such as funding for the California water bond, with ties to performance so that there is a true environmental return on investment.
- And although it’s out of our control, I’d love to see California doused with enough rain and snow that we can finally break the multi-year drought cycle and allow people, farms and critters to reap the benefits of reliable water supply for many years to come.
From Jennifer Pitt, EDF director of the Colorado River Program:
- I also hope that drought relief becomes a reality in 2015, in the form of a record-busting snowpack that keeps our farms watered and our rivers flowing (though we know this is out of our hands!).
- In the category of things we can control, I hope to see robust funding for programs that help farmers realize greater productivity from the water they are able to use, while improving water supply reliability for communities and river health. | <urn:uuid:e09a3a57-1ed1-4b1b-b927-462ad1e4ba55> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://blogs.edf.org/growingreturns/2014/12/29/setting-the-table-for-more-sustainable-food-in-2015/ | 2024-04-24T03:48:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.937959 | 1,081 |
As part of this year’s European Month of Culture, we focus on scholars from European Union member states who have conducted research at the Library of Congress Kluge Center.
Wish to apply for a fellowship at the Library? Applications are now being accepted for Kluge Fellowships. Scholars worldwide who have earned a terminal advanced degree within the past seven years are eligible. Apply today
Joel Frykholm, Kluge Fellow
At the dawn of the silent movie era, George Kleine was a titan of the industry. In 1904, Kleine was the leading distributor of motion pictures in the United States. But by 1920, the business had changed and Kleine and other early pioneers were left on the margins of a Hollywood that was rapidly expanding and commercializing. Kleine was on his way to being a forgotten name in film history.
Joel Frykholm of Sweden came to the Kluge Center to research Kleine and re-establish his place in American film history. The Library of Congress holds the George Kleine papers, which contain the correspondence, legal papers, and files of Kleine’s business relationships with Thomas Edison, Eastman Kodak Company, Motion Picture Patents Company, and Biograph Co. Frykholm, a scholar of American film, came to the Library as a Kluge Fellow after earning his Ph.D. from Stockholm University in 2009. His dissertation, titled “Framing the Feature Film: Multi Real Future Film and American Film Culture in the 1910’s,” was awarded the best dissertation published by Stockholm University’s Faculty of the Humanities. He currently is a post-doctoral research associate at Stockholm University where he teaches in the Division of Cinema Studies within the Department of Media Studies.
Frykholm was struck by Kleine’s failure to adapt to the industry as it expanded and changed in the early part of the 20th century. Kleine struggled to finance and distribute films with high box office value—what today we may think of as blockbusters. In his failed attempts to come up with a winning blockbuster formula, Kleine re-issued old films, continually cast aging female stars, and adapted theatrical plays for the screen. None proved to be highly profitable. According to Frykholm, as Kleine struggled to adapt to changing tastes and market forces, he lamented what he saw as the emerging Hollywood business model: quantity over quality. Studios produced a large volume of films, only a few of which generated enough box office revenue to support the studios’ mass production. Kleine implored Hollywood to make fewer total films, which would enable a greater number of films to be of higher quality. But Kleine’s business model, and especially his reluctance to seek Wall Street financing, was out of step with the rapidly expanding industry. Kleine drifted to the margins of the commercial mainstream of the movie business, clinging to the idea that each film should have artistic and historical value.
Kleine eventually grew disillusioned with American films, Frykholm writes. He spoke out against the deluge of vampire movies and numerous formulaic romances. Kleine especially did not enjoy that such films were sent abroad, showing the world a poor picture of the United States. No one heeded his objections. The moral of Kleine’s rise and fall, then, is not so much the transitory nature of the film industry but rather one of its enduring central tensions. Since its early days, Hollywood film directors have had to compromise the desire to make high art with the commercial necessities of entertaining the masses.
Kleine quipped in a letter to an associate that one day a man would be born with a mathematical certainty in selecting and making winners. “When he happens,” Kleine wrote, “he will get all of the money in the world.” Perhaps Kleine’s prophecy will soon be fulfilled, as computers and algorithms deliver to us personalized recommendations that give us exactly what we want, when we want it. Kleine foresaw that there was great fortune to be made in predicting the tastes of the American consumer. He never would be the one to profit from it.
Learn more about Frykholm’s work:
Additional posts in this series:
- EU Month of Culture Spotlight: Bulgaria
- EU Month of Culture Spotlight: Cyprus
- EU Month of Culture Spotlight: Poland
- EU Month of Culture Spotlight: Italy
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Wow, it’s been a while since I popped my head out of the bunker! It will sound cliche but I have been very much working on myself, getting my health straight as well as getting my prosthetics updated.
My autoimmune attack that started in spring of 2020 is over and done. I’m healed up and now I’m just trying to build back my strength. I have overdone it several times in the last 3-4 months, the last time I ended up bruising a bone in my leg… So time for new prosthetics! The process is started, and I’ll do my best to take pictures, because I’m getting 3D printed leg equipment this time!
Until I am back to 100% I’m not going to think much about content creation, but when I can do something simple like this, I will.
Weird, I turn 50 and suddenly I don’t recover from injuries like I did in my 20s and 30s. Go figure.
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Yesterday started the International SAMBO Tournament for the Prizes of the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
It is held in Minsk. There was a special media conference dedicated to this event.
“When I was nominated for the job of the Technical Delegate of the Games, I willingly agreed to contribute to this significant spectacular sports festival. As to the strategy of FIAS, we aim to present our sport at as many multi-sport competitions as possible. This facilitates our integration and allows us to better adopt the global best practices. Every year, the International SAMBO Federation stages a lot of competitions, yet some minor details might still be found wanting. Such details can be gleaned at multi-sport competitions. Besides, the European Games should provide some fine experience for both the Belarusian and all other national SAMBO federations,” argued Sergey Tabakov – FIAS Executive Director.
Speaking on the 80th anniversary of @SAMBOFIAS, Michael Buchel said: "We held the 2018 World Championships in Bucharest which was a proud moment for FIAS. With the recognition of the IOC, we hope to go further and bigger." pic.twitter.com/58dZzkIcx8
— AIPS (@AIPSmedia) January 23, 2019
“This year we traditionally established two special prizes: wristwatches that the select sambists will receive for their Will to Win and for the Best Technique. A year ago, sambists from Mongolia and Belarus became their winners, and in a few days, by the end of the tournament, we will learn who will get this year’s prizes,’ remarked Ksenia Valakhanovich. – Furthermore, this year we’ve got a cuddly toy once again, the tournament mascot. It’s a cute little teddy bear, the one the winners will get, along with their medals.” | <urn:uuid:04d338b8-7d2a-4916-aadd-f03325d3ec14> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://boec.com/sambo-is-test-event-for-european-games-in-minsk/ | 2024-04-24T04:08:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.947118 | 401 |
An ancient darkness haunts the realm and only Paddren can defeat it. Shunned by the Royal Order of Wizards, he must rely on his friends for help. He’s guided by a connection to a long dead wizard who holds the key to what happened at the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions before the dark menace of Zarua’s past is unleashed?
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Greater than two-thirds of People (approximately 70%) take holidays yearly. After 18 months of extreme influence from COVID-19, pent up demand has led to document bookings for a lot of higher-end tour operators and journey corporations for 2022, when many customers hope for normalcy, or a minimum of security, whereas touring.
One lesson we now have discovered from the pandemic is that the longer term is unpredictable, and something can occur. Hopefully this would be the final main pandemic, but it surely actually was not the primary, and who is aware of what different pure disasters lay forward? The results of the coronavirus on journey usually are not simply cancellations and postponements, however for a lot of, a brand new realization that life is brief, and goals shouldn’t be postpone. For many of us, there are common holidays and “sometime” holidays, as in “sometime I’ll go to Australia and New Zealand for 4 weeks,” or “sometime I’ll go to the Superbowl.”
Many knowledgeable journey brokers and advisors I’ve talked to have informed me a couple of discernible shift in attitudes amongst their purchasers, who’re re-prioritizing their journey lists, and shifting “sometime” to “as quickly as attainable.” If all goes effectively (fingers crossed!) 2022 goes to be an enormous yr for dream journeys. However the place to go or what to do is barely half of the equation, and for a lot of sorts of journey, particularly these extra area of interest fantasy journeys, you want somebody to arrange it who is aware of what they’re doing. Anybody who needs to take a luxurious ski journey to Vail can reserve a set on the 4 Seasons there, rent a personal teacher and have the concierge e book dinner reservations, however a as soon as in a lifetime ski journey to the world’s finest snow – in Japan – is lot extra complicated with much more shifting components and data required – and extra disappointing in case you get it improper.
So, based mostly on in depth private and journey business expertise garnered over the previous quarter century, I’ve compiled this checklist of journeys and consultants that can assist you out – particularly if you’re one of many hundreds of thousands who has needed to bump deliberate journeys and are chomping on the bit to get again on the market.
African Safari With Micato Safaris: This one is first on my checklist on goal, and from right here on the entries are in no specific order. That’s as a result of whereas the time period “Bucket Checklist” will get thrown round loads within the journey business, typically loosely, if there may be one true instance of a Bucket Checklist journey nearly anybody would love, it’s an African wildlife viewing safari. Clearly in case you don’t ski or play golf or love artwork, even the world’s finest ski, golf or museum journey wouldn’t be for you, however having completed nearly each sort of journey, and having been on African safaris many instances in eight totally different nations, it’s arduous for me to think about anybody who wouldn’t be blown away. You possibly can have wonderful journeys in Kenya, Tanzania and elsewhere, but when are going only one time, I believe a combo of South Africa and Botswana is tough to beat.
However if you wish to the very best journey anyplace in Africa, you might want to go together with the very best clothing store. Within the safari enterprise that’s a straightforward and apparent decide. Merely put, Micato Safaris is one of the best journey clothing store of any type, in any style, that I’ve ever traveled with, and I’ve traveled with lots of the most acclaimed names within the business. I’ve seen them open doorways that nobody else can open, time and again. Excessive-end safaris have boomed in recognition, however the perfect lodges usually have simply three to 12 lodging and are sought out by vacationers from everywhere in the world. Micato has lengthy had one of the best relationships and completed essentially the most enterprise with these lodges and when issues are tight, if anybody can get a alternative room, it’s them. However I’m hardly the one one who feels this fashion – Micato not too long ago received #1 World’s Finest Safari Clothes shop from Journey + Leisure Journal for an unprecedented 10th time, one thing no tour operator of any type in any class has ever come near doing. In case you are prepared for the journey of a lifetime, that is it.
Turkey, Greece or Sardinia Bike & Cruise With DuVine: Killing two birds with one stone makes two nice journeys out of 1 trip, but it surely’s even higher in case you can triple up. So, in case you get pleasure from biking, which noticed an infinite surge throughout the pandemic and is an effective way to see a spot on the good tempo, why not mix it with a deluxe crusing journey and a go to to an iconic as soon as in a lifetime kind vacation spot? That’s precisely what you get by doing a biking journey that makes use of a small ship as a moveable resort and visits the attractive islands of Greece, unique Turkey or essentially the most distinctive Italian island, Sardinia.
DuVine is a well-respected biking and multi-sport tour operator based mostly in Boston that has a novel assortment of Cycle + Sail Bike Tours, which mainly provide a personal yacht expertise the place you depart within the morning for a guided driving tour and particular VIP points of interest, returning to your personal mooring for a swim earlier than eating on deck, then island hopping and doing all of it once more the subsequent day. For instance, the Greece journey sails the Aegean from Athens to Rhodes, visiting lesser-known, uncrowded islands alongside the way in which, taking in prime ruins and points of interest, serving up the classics of Greek delicacies, and native wines, with nearly every little thing included, even open bar onboard. The journeys depart from Bodrum, Turkey with an non-compulsory pre-trip extension to Istanbul, one of many world’s most fascinating cities. This journey makes use of a gulet, a standard picket crusing vessel from this area, with a crew of 5. The Turkey and Sardinia journeys are equally enthralling, and really distinctive twists on the energetic journey paradigm.
Snowboarding The Dolomites With Dolomite Mountains: Larger is just not all the time higher, however in terms of snowboarding, measurement does matter, and the interconnected resorts of the Dolomiti Superski cross comprise the most important ski space on the planet you may ski fully on lifts and trails – round 900 of them! – with out having to switch. This method not solely connects many charming cities, together with Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Cortina, host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, but additionally is ready fully inside a UNESCO World Heritage Web site many consider to be essentially the most stunning mountains on earth. There are a slew of fantastic inns at each value level, from mid-range to 5-Star, however not like most ski locations, nearly all of them are ski-in/ski-out. Ski choices embrace World Cup programs, terrain for all skills, city to city and hut to hut snowboarding, and what’s extensively thought of one of many best days in snowboarding, an epic tour often called the Sellaronda that circumnavigates the Sella massif, all in-bounds with lifts. Lastly, that is Italy, perennially the highest dream alternative for American vacationers, with all the nice meals, wine and welcome you count on. I wrote much more in detail about why the Dolomites is one of the world’s best ski vacations here.
Most of the finest journey brokers I do know use a neighborhood firm referred to as Dolomite Mountains to deal with their purchasers, so I used them and was very impressed. The corporate gives each scheduled group “ski safari” excursions and completely personal customized holidays for numerous budgets. In both case you get native experience, extremely educated and licensed mountain guides, and insider entry to one of the best inns and eating places. You possibly can select from hotel-based trips to skiing from rifugio to rifugio, staying within the gourmet-driven excessive mountain lodges the world is thought for. However why not combine? As well as, ski touring (aka alpine touring or AT snowboarding) grew exponentially within the pandemic and years previous it, and the Dolomites are arguably one of the best place in Europe to ski tour, so Dolomite Mountains has strong programs for individuals who wish to go beneath their very own energy as effectively.
Pure Wonders of South America With Explora: The Chilean household that launched Explora did so to showcase the wonderful landscapes, actions and gastronomy of their nation, and prior to now couple of many years they’ve completed a tremendous job, rising the gathering to incorporate Argentina, Bolivia and Peru as effectively. In every case the distinctive mannequin is similar: construct an expensive however extraordinarily eco-friendly lodge, employees it with knowledgeable native guides and make it all-inclusive with a concentrate on out of doors adventures, native delicacies and free flowing South American wines. Each Explora property gives an enormous slate of half and full day guided excursions together with hikes, bike rides, horseback, water-based journeys and extra, with many choices to select from every day. Because the identify suggests, the concept is to discover a few of the most stunning locations on earth.
Explora’s most well-known lodge is at Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, essentially the most well-known vacation spot in Bucket Checklist Patagonia, however in addition they have a lodge in Argentinean Patagonia and are about to debut (December) the only lodge in a brand-new Patagonia National Park in Chile. A favourite of mine is the lodge in the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth and only a spectacular setting, however my all-time favorite is Easter Island, actually essentially the most attention-grabbing place I’ve ever been, residence to the moai statues and a famously enigmatic misplaced civilization. Some of the in style lodges is in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas, stuffed with ruins and points of interest, most notably Machu Picchu. There are a few different lodges, in addition to specialty moveable luxe tenting journeys referred to as Travesias, however mainly in case you take essentially the most fascinating wonders of South America, Patagonia, Atacama, Easter Island and Machu Picchu, Explora has a location at every with one of the best guides you will discover.
Polar Expedition Cruise With Ponant: You can’t go to each continent with out attending to Antarctica, the “White Continent,” the place you may witness amazingly formed ice floes and icebergs, penguins, seals and whales, whereas retracing the steps of fabled explorers with knowledgeable naturalists and historians as your information. Different vacationers dream of setting foot on the North Pole, and for a lot of wildlife buffs, the polar bear is the toughest “should see” to expertise. You are able to do each of those on one journey, and particularly in these rugged locations which are actually on the ends of the earth, it’s key to go together with somebody who is aware of what they’re doing.
A best choice could be Ponant, a venerable French firm specializing in expedition cruising. Ponant combines the musts for these journeys, akin to a first-rate ice hardened vessel, with 5-star service, creature comforts and beautiful French delicacies. Ponant has eleven boutique ships in its fleet however one particularly for the Poles, the Le Commandant-Charcot, the primary ever hybrid-electric polar exploration ship. But it surely skimps on emissions, not options, and is rated Polar Class 2, second most heavy obligation on the worldwide 7-point scale and outlined as able to “12 months-round operation in reasonable multi-year ice circumstances,” versus lighter obligation seasonal craft. It has two standout eating places, full spa, and rooms and suites extra paying homage to a personal luxurious yacht than cruise ship – there’s even an indoor swimming pool. The Le Commandant-Charcot spends November-March in Antarctica, whereas the Arctic season runs April-September. A standout itinerary instance for 2022 consists of visiting the Geographic North Pole, at a latitude of 90° North, lined by year-round ice floe and 435 miles from land. This journey gives mountaineering, Zodiac journeys and wildlife viewing of polar bears, Arctic foxes, and reindeer, and consists of roundtrip transfers from Paris to the departure spot on Norway’s Spitsbergen peninsula.
Luxurious Prepare Journeys With Belmond: The corporate previously often called Orient-Specific might have modified its identify to Belmond, however the well-known trains it operates are as grand as ever, and nobody on the planet is best recognized for serving up the golden age of rail journey. These trains are an ideal re-introduction to journey, with personal staterooms, loads of area and wonderful on-board food and drinks, plus knowledgeable sightseeing alongside the way in which. The corporate’s prime of the road for luxurious is the Royal Scotsman, providing larger, swankier rooms and quite a lot of multi-day sightseeing explorations of Scotland. Essentially the most well-known prepare is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a meticulously restored Nineteen Twenties Artwork Deco icon, with all 17 carriages boasting a novel historical past. The brief and candy traditional journey is the one-night path to and from London and Venice by way of Paris, however different itineraries crisscross Europe, with journeys between stunning and historic cities together with Paris, Venice, Prague, Vienna and Budapest.
The actual spotlight, provided simply every year, is the recreation of the unique 5-night journey between Paris and Istanbul, with in a single day stops in Budapest and Bucharest plus daytime excursions in Sinaia and Varna. This yr Belmond added 5 new boarding factors in Rome, Florence, Geneva, Brussels and Amsterdam plus three new Grand Suites, bringing the entire to 6. These characteristic personal bogs with showers, double beds, residing space with underfloor heating, personal transfers to and from the prepare, in-suite eating and a private 24-hour cabin steward serving free-flowing champagne. Belmond’s Andean Explorer gives a two-night South American rail journey in Peru’s Andean highlands, from Cusco (gateway to Machu Picchu) to Arequipa. In Asia, the Eastern & Oriental Express focuses on three-night journeys between Bangkok and Singapore or two-nights from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur. All of those prepare journeys are simply mixed with unforgettable “common” holidays at one or each ends and might typically be coupled with standout Belmond inns such because the famed Cipriani in Venice, Cadogan in London or Monasterio in Cusco Two different Belmond trains, the British Pullman in England and the Hiram Bingham in Peru do exactly day journeys.
Biking Tuscany, Burgundy Or Provence With Butterfield & Robinson: In case you are into biking, the traditional epic “as soon as in a lifetime” locations are these three areas in Italy and France, with Tuscany main the way in which. Butterfield & Robinson isn’t simply the 5-star normal for guided biking journeys, they invented all the class again in 1966, and for greater than half century have been enhancing the mannequin. From knowledgeable guides to VIP experiences alongside the way in which (visits to prime wineries not open to the general public, personal museum excursions, and so on.) to rigorously pre-checking routes which were chosen for max enjoyment and minimal site visitors to verify there aren’t any adjustments or final minute development, they’ve the logistic dialed in. However most significantly, as a result of they’ve been doing these torus in the preferred locations longer than anybody else, they get the block of rooms reserved at one of the best inns when nobody else can. That is particularly essential in locations like Tuscany the place they could take each lodging in a luxurious boutique resort as a result of they’ve been doing this with the identical proprietor for many years. From the minute you arrive to the final day, every little thing is taken care of, one of the best lodging, finest meals, baggage seamlessly disappears out of your room within the morning and is in your room on the subsequent resort while you arrive.
I’ve completed a number of journeys with B&R all over the world together with two of those classics, Tuscany and Burgundy, and they’re each amongst my fondest reminiscences. However if you’re into biking and have already knocked these spots off, there are myriad different standouts – Japan was distinctive, the Basque area of Spain is fantastic, they provide Eire, one other in style journey, the coast of Portugal, the Loire Valley and plenty of extra. These are all locations which have repeatedly scheduled group departures, so you may simply signal onto a deliberate journey, however greater than half of B&R’s enterprise is privates. If you wish to spend the additional cash, you are able to do any of those (and a few that locations that don’t have group journeys) everytime you need and with simply your group. Both manner, for individuals who love biking these ae the journeys of a lifetime, and t it was founder George Butterfield who coined the very correct expression, “Sluggish All the way down to See the World.”
Golf In The British Isles With Haversham & Baker: In the event you love golf, there isn’t any place extra Bucket Checklist than Scotland and Eire, and most would put St. Andrews on the prime of that “sometime” checklist. Having been to one of the best programs, inns and eating places of Scotland, Eire, England and Wales many instances, in all places, I’d give the slight edge on high quality of golf to Scotland and the sting on high quality of general journey to Eire, which as the higher inns, meals and climate. However you can take three or 4 journeys to Scotland and one other three or 4 to Eire and argue that every one are one of the best golf journey ever, that’s what number of nice programs and cities there are – lots of that are hidden gems. For the golf fan this a part of the world smiley can’t be beat. There are additionally lots of good tour operators who can deal with your wants on this area, and I’ve traveled with just a few together with Perry Golf, who does a superb job. I haven’t traveled with Garmany Golf, however I do know certainly one of their executives they usually have an excellent popularity.
The rationale I counsel Haversham & Baker for this specific dream journey is that they deal with solely the British Isles and Spain. I’ve recognized founder Sam Baker a very long time, and since staring the corporate 30 years in the past, his perception has been strongly that it’s higher to remain in your lane than be a jack of all trades and grasp of none. He rightly factors out that many clothes shops claiming to be Scottish specialists additionally deal with Thailand and Scottsdale, and that many proffer off the rack itineraries. Haversham & Baker begins every journey planning with a shopper dialog, and builds from what you need, what your finances permits, what significance you placed on meals and lodging, and has centered since their begin on what Sam calls “the nice life,” which he describes as “the assumption that your break day the course throughout an abroad golf journey is simply as essential to the general expertise as your time on it.” Many American vacationers are obsessive about and pushed by the course rankings of the foremost golf magazines, however these in flip are closely subjective and put lots of emphasis on issues like tournaments hosted slightly than course high quality, and “shot worth” (aka problem) slightly than enjoyable. For instance, Golf Digest’s primary on the planet is Royal County Down in Northern Eire, and from an structure perspective I agree utterly, it’s fabulous, however additionally it is extraordinarily troublesome and finest suited to the (low) single digit handicapper. Common golfers will endure, and it might not be your best option. Due to being a repeat host of the Open Championship (aka British Open), Scotland’s Royal Troon one way or the other sits at 49, however there are dozens of higher programs in Scotland and Eire. Think about a meals rating that places truffles because the world’s finest meals. In the event you don’t like truffles, that hardly helps. In the event you haven’t been to the Previous Nation and also you need one of the best journey attainable – for you – get assist from somebody who is aware of.
Snowboarding Japan With Scout Ski: In case you are an avid skier, you in all probability love powder, and in case you love powder, there isn’t any higher place on earth to go than Japan. In the event you love meals and tradition, there are few higher locations on the planet to go than Japan. That’s why Japan is the final word Bucket Checklist ski journey, and it had been exploding in recognition for years earlier than COVID closed the nation off. This winter in all probability is just too quickly to go, however subsequent winter seems to be excellent, and the ski season there runs a couple of month forward of ours (in case you didn’t know that it’s an ideal instance why you shouldn’t be self-reliant in planning nice journeys). December, thought of early in North America is superb, and prime snowboarding runs by February (purchase no matter you do, keep away from the 2 weeks round Chinese language New 12 months’s – one other self-planning pitfall). The principle purpose to go is the snow, excess of anyplace else – Japan has recorded the very best snowfall complete on earth, and in a “good” yr the highest resorts get (far) greater than twice what one of the best of Utah, Wyoming and Colorado get in a “nice” winter. On prime of that, most Japanese skiers tremendously want groomers, so unbroken powder might be discovered instantly beneath lifts after lunch, extraordinary within the States. You don’t need to go in search of freshies, they’re in every single place. So is killer meals and the uniquely Japanese expertise of staying in a ryokan (conventional inn) and hitting the onsen (naturally fed thermal baths). However these are extraordinarily arduous journey to plan solo, and most People take the default of heading straight to Niseko, the nation’s largest, finest recognized – and most westernized – ski resort, and reserving a room within the Hilton or Ritz-Carlton. In Niseko you hear extra English than Japanese and it’s simpler to search out tacos than tonkatsu. You get nice snow, however large crowds and little of the expertise of being in Japan.
To me the higher route is likely one of the much less touristy space, and there are lots to select from, and nobody outdoors of Japan is aware of the nation’s snowboarding like Sarah Plaskitt, founder and proprietor of Scout Ski. Sarah is Australian, spends a month or two every winter in Japan snowboarding, exploring and cultivating relationships, and crafts personalized itineraries in any respect kinds of value factors that ooze inside data. Sara arrange a visit for me to Hokkaido and Niseko and close by resorts and threw in lots of native aptitude to make it much less like going to Whistler, but it surely was even higher when she helped me go to Nagano for per week. Japan has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, as soon as on Hokkaido, the northernmost island, and as soon as in Nagano, a area a few hours by prepare from Tokyo, stuffed with deep powder, smaller (however nonetheless large) ski mountains, and scorching springs cities. It’s right here that you will discover the onsens, the ryokans, virtually completely Japanese delicacies, and nearly zero elevate strains serving in-bounds, simple to search out snow. The area can be extraordinarily simple to mix with a weekend at both finish in Tokyo (or Kyoto) form of a should you probably have not been to Japan. I’ve been to Japan half a dozen instances, Tokyo is likely one of the world’s most enthralling cities, the snowboarding is off the charts and I can’t wait to return.
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Black walnut trees are susceptible to a range of problems, including insect infestations, fungal diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. Identifying these problems early is key to preventing them from spreading and causing serious damage to your trees. In this article, we will discuss 19 common black walnut problems and diseases, so you can take proactive steps to protect your trees and keep them healthy.
Some common black walnut problems are Cankers disease, Anthracnose, Walnut blight, bunch disease, Phytophthora & Armillaria root rot, Verticillium wilt, leaf spot, leaf blotch, Botryosphaeria canker, crown gall, witches' broom, rust, mildew, wood decay & walnut caterpillar, husk fly, aphids, & twig beetle.
Walnut blight is a plant disease caused by a bacterium that leads to symptoms such as wilting, browning, and ultimately the death of the flowers and fruit. Let's take a closer look at how each problem, whether pests or diseases, affects black walnut trees.
Being aware of common black walnut problems is crucial, as it will equip you to effectively manage and mitigate these challenges, ensuring the health and productivity of your orchard, when starting your walnut farm from scratch.
The table below summarizes 19 of the most common black walnut problems and their causative agents, as well as their manifestations or effects on your trees:
Common Black Walnut Problem | Causative Agent | Manifestations in Black Walnuts |
Thousand Cankers Disease | Geosmithia morbida | Small cankers on branches and trunk, wilting leaves, dieback of branches, eventual tree death |
Walnut Anthracnose | Gnomonia leptostyla | Brown spots on leaves, defoliation, reduced nut production, cankers on twigs and branches |
Walnut Blight | Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis | Dark lesions on leaves, leaf drop, twig dieback, reduced nut yield, cankers on shoots and fruit husks |
Walnut Bunch Disease | Agrobacterium tumefaciens | Abnormal growth of shoots, witches' broom, reduced nut production, stunted tree growth |
Walnut Caterpillar | Datana integerrima | Defoliation, feeding damage on leaves, silk tents, reduced nut production, weakened tree health |
Walnut Husk Fly | Rhagoletis completa | Larvae in developing nuts, premature nut drop, tunneling in husks, reduced nut quality and yield |
Walnut Twig Beetle | Pityophthorus juglandis | Galleries under bark, wilting foliage, dieback of branches, reduced nut production, eventual tree death |
Phytophthora Root Rot | Phytophthora cinnamomi | Wilting, yellowing leaves, reduced growth, root and crown rot, eventual tree death |
Armillaria Root Rot | Armillaria mellea | Yellowing, wilting, and dieback of leaves and branches; cankers on the trunk and roots |
Verticillium Wilt | Verticillium spp. | Wilting, yellowing, and browning of leaves; stunted growth |
Walnut Aphids | Pterocallis juglandis | Curling and distorted leaves |
Walnut Zonate Leaf Spot | Cristulariella moricola | Circular, zonate spots on leaves; premature defoliation |
Walnut Brown Blotch | Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi | Brown, irregularly shaped lesions on leaves and nuts |
Walnut Botryosphaeria Canker | Botryosphaeria spp. | Sunken cankers on branches and trunk; dieback of shoots |
Walnut Crown Gall | Agrobacterium tumefaciens | Galls on roots and lower trunk; stunted growth |
Walnut Witches' Broom | Phytoplasma | Abnormal, clustered growth of shoots; reduced vigor |
Walnut Leaf Rust | Puccinia juglandis | Yellow-orange pustules on leaves; premature defoliation |
Walnut Powdery Mildew | Erysiphe spp. | White, powdery growth on leaves and nuts |
Walnut Wood Decay | Xylaria polymorpha | Soft, spongy wood; decayed areas in trunk and branches |
Causative agent: Geosmithia morbida and the walnut twig beetle (Pityophthorus juglandis)
This disease gets its name from the numerous small cankers that form under the bark of the tree, ultimately leading to the tree's decline and death.
TCD was first discovered in the western United States and has since spread to the eastern U.S. where black walnut trees are more common. The disease is of great concern because black walnut trees are economically and ecologically valuable.
Efforts are underway to manage and control TCD, including research into resistant tree varieties, insecticides to target the walnut twig beetle, and quarantines to prevent the movement of infected wood. However, the disease remains a significant threat to black walnut trees in affected areas.
Causative agent: Gnomonia leptostyla
Black walnut anthracnose primarily affects black walnut trees and is characterized by the development of small, irregularly shaped brown spots on the leaves.
As the disease progresses, these spots may coalesce and cause defoliation, leading to a decline in tree health.
The fungus overwinters in infected leaf litter and releases spores in the spring, which are spread by rain and wind to infect new leaves.
The disease is more prevalent in wet and humid conditions, and it can be particularly damaging to young walnut trees. To learn how to mitigate black walnut anthracnose, you can read about pest and disease management on black walnut farms in this article.
Causative agent: Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis
Walnut blight is a plant disease that affects the flowers and fruit of walnut trees. It is caused by a bacterium called Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis. This bacterium infects the tree, leading to symptoms such as wilting, browning, and ultimately the death of the flowers and fruit.
The disease can impact the overall health and productivity of walnut trees, making it a concern for walnut growers and agricultural experts.
Management strategies for walnut blight may include cultural practices, chemical control, and the use of disease-resistant walnut tree varieties. Learn more about the risks and challenges of a walnut farm in this article and get a few tips on how to counteract them.
Causative agent: Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Walnut bunch disease, also known as walnut bunchy top, is a plant disease caused by the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens. This disease primarily affects walnut trees and can lead to significant economic losses in walnut orchards.
The characteristic symptoms of this disease include stunted growth, leaf distortion, and the formation of small, bunched leaves at the tree's apex. These symptoms can have a detrimental impact on the overall health and productivity of walnut trees.
Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the causal agent of this disease, is a soil-borne bacterium that infects the host plant through wounds in the roots or at the base of the tree.
The management of walnut bunch disease involves practices such as maintaining proper orchard hygiene, using disease-free planting material, and avoiding root damage during cultural practices that can help prevent the spread of the disease.
Scientific name: Datana integerrima
The walnut caterpillar poses a significant problem for black walnut trees due to its feeding habits and defoliation. These caterpillars can cause extensive damage to the leaves of the trees, leading to reduced nut production and weakened overall tree health.
The caterpillars can feed voraciously on the leaves of black walnut trees, stripping them of their foliage. This defoliation can weaken the trees, making them more susceptible to other stresses such as disease and environmental factors.
Additionally, the loss of foliage can reduce the tree's ability to photosynthesize and produce energy, ultimately impacting its overall health and vigor.
Furthermore, they are known to construct silk tents in the branches of trees as they feed and develop. These silk tents can be unsightly and may also indicate the presence of a significant caterpillar population, signaling potential future damage to the tree.
Scientific name: Rhagoletis completa
The presence of the walnut husk fly poses a significant problem for black walnut trees and their yield. This insect species infests black walnut trees by laying eggs in the developing nuts.
Once the eggs hatch, the larvae tunnel into the husks and feed on the developing nuts. This activity leads to premature nut drop, reduced nut quality, and a decrease in overall yield.
This is a concern for commercial walnut growers as it affects the market value of the nuts. Additionally, the premature nut drop caused by the infestation can lead to a significant decrease in the overall yield of the walnut trees which impacts the economic viability of walnut orchards and can result in financial losses for growers.
Furthermore, the tunneling activity of the fly larvae within the husks can weaken the structural integrity of the nuts.
This not only affects the visual appeal of the nuts but also makes them more susceptible to secondary infections or infestations by other pests. As a result, the overall health and productivity of the black walnut trees are compromised.
Scientific name: Pityophthorus juglandis
The walnut twig beetle is a small, brown beetle that has become a significant problem for black walnut trees in North America. This beetle is a vector for the fungal pathogen Geosmithia morbida, which causes Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) in walnut trees.
The adult beetles bore into the twigs and branches of walnut trees to create galleries where they lay their eggs. As they feed and reproduce, they introduce the fungal pathogen into the tree.
The fungus then colonizes the galleries created by the beetles, leading to the formation of numerous small cankers on the branches and trunk.
These cankers disrupt the flow of water and nutrients within the tree, ultimately leading to dieback of the branches and, in severe cases, tree mortality.
Efforts to manage this beetle include monitoring and early detection, insecticide treatments, and the removal and destruction of infested trees to prevent the spread of the disease.
Causative agent: Phytophthora cinnamomi
Phytophthora root rot is caused by the soil-borne oomycete pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi, which infects the roots and the lower trunk of the tree.
The pathogen thrives in wet, poorly drained soils, making it particularly problematic for black walnut trees growing in these conditions.
Once the pathogen enters the root system, it causes rotting of the roots and disrupts the tree's ability to absorb water and nutrients.
This can lead to symptoms such as yellowing or wilting of the foliage, stunted growth, and in severe cases, tree death. Phytophthora root rot can also weaken the tree, making it more susceptible to other stressors such as drought and other diseases.
Causative agent: Armillaria mellea
Armillaria root rot, also known as oak root fungus or shoestring root rot, is a common and destructive disease that affects a wide range of woody plants, including black walnut trees.
This fungal disease is caused by species of the Armillaria genus and is characterized by the formation of white mycelial fans or sheets under the bark, as well as the presence of black, shoestring-like structures (rhizomorphs) on infected roots.
Black walnuts are highly valued for their timber, nuts, and ornamental qualities, making them a significant component of many forests and landscapes.
When infected with Armillaria root rot, these trees can experience reduced growth, dieback of branches, and ultimately death, leading to economic losses and ecological impacts.
The pathogen spreads through root-to-root contact, soil, and sometimes airborne spores, making it difficult to control once established.
Additionally, the fungus is known for its ability to survive for long periods in the soil, even in the absence of a host plant, further complicating management efforts.
Furthermore, the presence of Armillaria root rot in black walnut stands can hinder the establishment and growth of new trees, as the pathogen can infect and kill young seedlings, perpetuating the cycle of disease and impacting forest regeneration.
Causative agent: Verticillium spp.
One of the primary symptoms of Verticillium wilt in black walnut trees is wilting, yellowing, and browning of the leaves. This occurs as the fungus infects the vascular system of the tree, restricting the flow of water and nutrients to the leaves.
As a result, the leaves begin to wilt, turn yellow, and eventually brown as they die off. This can significantly affect the overall appearance of the tree and may lead to defoliation, reducing its ability to photosynthesize and produce energy.
In addition to leaf symptoms, stunted growth is another common consequence of Verticillium wilt in black walnut trees. The restricted movement of water and nutrients throughout the tree can impede its normal growth and development.
This can be particularly problematic in young trees or newly planted saplings, as it can hinder their establishment and overall vigor.
Scientific name: Pterocallis juglandis
Aphids can become a significant problem for black walnut trees due to their feeding habits and potential to transmit plant diseases.
These small, soft-bodied insects feed on the sap of black walnut trees, causing damage to the leaves by inducing curling and distortion. Additionally, aphids can transmit various plant diseases, further compromising the health of the trees.
The feeding activity of aphids can lead to reduced photosynthesis and overall stress on the black walnut trees, potentially impacting their growth and productivity.
Furthermore, the distortion of leaves can affect the aesthetic appeal of the trees, particularly in landscaping or ornamental settings.
One approach to address this issue is to use insecticidal soap or neem oil, which can be sprayed onto the trees to target and eliminate the aphids. These natural methods can help manage aphid populations while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Causative agent: Cristulariella moricola
The walnut zonate leaf spot, caused by the fungus Cristulariella moricola, typically manifests as small, circular spots on the leaves that are zoned with different colors, giving it a distinctive appearance.
This can lead to defoliation of the black walnut tree. As the disease progresses, the spots may coalesce, causing extensive browning and death of the leaf tissue. This can weaken the tree and affect its overall health and vigor.
Causative agent: Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi
Walnut brown blotch, caused by the fungus Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi, can pose several problems for black walnut trees.
The disease is characterized by the development of brown, irregularly shaped lesions on both the leaves and nuts of the tree.
The lesions can cause premature defoliation, reducing the tree's ability to photosynthesize effectively and impacting its vigor. Additionally, affected nuts may experience reduced quality and market value.
If left unmanaged, this can spread throughout the tree and potentially to neighboring trees, especially under favorable environmental conditions.
Causative agent: Botryosphaeria spp.
Walnut Botryosphaeria canker is characterized by the development of sunken cankers on branches and the trunk, often leading to dieback of shoots.
The development of sunken cankers on the branches and trunk can weaken the structural integrity of the tree. As the disease progresses, the cankers can expand, leading to wood decay and potential breakage of affected branches.
The affected branches may fail to produce new growth, leading to a loss of foliage and a potential reduction in photosynthetic capacity, which can impact the tree's ability to produce energy and nutrients.
Causative agent: Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Walnut crown galls can become a problem for black walnut trees due to the formation of abnormal growths on the roots and lower trunk caused by the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
These galls disrupt the flow of water and nutrients within the tree, leading to reduced growth, stunted development, and decreased overall health.
Additionally, the galls can weaken the structural integrity of the tree, making it more susceptible to wind damage and breakage. In severe cases, the galls can even girdle the trunk, ultimately leading to the death of the tree.
Causative agent: Phytoplasma
Walnut witches' broom is caused by a phytoplasma, which is a type of bacteria-like organism that infects the plant and disrupts its growth patterns. This leads to the characteristic abnormal growth of small, dense clusters of twigs or branches, resembling a broom.
The dense clustering of shoots can inhibit the healthy development of the tree, leading to reduced vigor. This can result in stunted growth, decreased foliage, and overall diminished health of the tree.
Additionally, the abnormal growth pattern may also affect the tree's ability to photosynthesize effectively, further impacting its growth and productivity.
Causative agent: Puccinia juglandis
Walnut Leaf Rust, caused by the fungus Puccinia juglandis, can have a significant impact on black walnut trees. The presence of yellow-orange bumps on the leaves is a characteristic symptom of this disease.
These pustules, also known as rust pustules, contain spores that can spread the infection to other parts of the tree and to neighboring trees.
The premature defoliation can weaken the black walnut tree, affecting its overall health and vigor. When a tree loses its leaves prematurely, it can disrupt its ability to photosynthesize and store energy for the winter months.
This can lead to reduced growth, diminished nut production, and increased susceptibility to other stressors such as pests and diseases.
Causative agent: Erysiphe spp.
Walnut powdery mildew is a fungal disease that manifests as a white, powdery growth on the leaves and nuts of the tree.
This white, powdery growth on the leaves can interfere with photosynthesis, which is essential for the tree's growth and overall health. Reduced photosynthetic activity can lead to decreased energy production and nutrient uptake, ultimately affecting the tree's ability to thrive.
Additionally, infected nuts may experience stunted growth, reduced yield, and compromised quality, which can have economic implications for growers and producers.
In addressing common black walnut problems in your orchard, understanding the maturation timeline of black walnut trees is crucial, as it helps you better manage these issues throughout the different stages of the trees' growth and development.
Causative agent: Xylaria polymorpha
Black walnut trees are particularly susceptible to wood decay caused by fungi, with Xylaria polymorpha, which can attack the heartwood of the tree, leading to significant damage and potential decline in the health of the tree.
When black walnut trees are affected by wood decay, it can result in reduced timber quality, making the wood less desirable for commercial use.
This can have economic implications for industries that rely on black walnut wood for manufacturing high-quality furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
As the heartwood is essential for providing structural support and transporting water and nutrients throughout the tree, fungal infestations can weaken the tree and make it more susceptible to other stressors such as pests and diseases.
Furthermore, the aesthetic appeal of black walnut trees can be diminished by wood decay, affecting their value in landscaping and forestry.
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Economic development associations have clearly defined goals. They want to grow membership, increase attendance at conferences and events, and draw much-needed sponsorship revenue.
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A concept of a lion face with a wavy mane interpreted as curly hair. Convey ideas of courage, beauty and naturalness. This logo is suitable in the fields of beauty, spa, accessories, supplements, salons and other things related to women and their lifestyle.
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Those of you that know me are well aware of my enthusiasm for Prism, and today is no different. About 5 minutes ago a new build of the Prism binaries targeting the .NET 4.5 framework was released. So those of you who are having to use a custom build, like myself, for your .NET 4.5 projects can now use the “official” libraries from the Microsoft Patterns and Practices team. So what are you waiting for?
I would like to mention, that there have been no new features added or any changes in the code base. This is simply a release of the binaries that have been compiled against the .NET 4.5 library. It has also been compiled against updated dependencies for Unity 3.0 and Common Service Locator. So you will not see any Silverlight or Windows Phone binaries in this download. It’s .NET 4.5 only.
When you download the .ZIP file, make sure to remove the “Mark of the Web” by right clicking the file and unblocking it.
Open the file and you should see the following four files.
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Masakatsu Agatsu – True Victory is Victory Over One’s Self
I have this tattooed on my left arm. It is sits there as a constant reminder that my greatest struggle is within. If I can conquer my demons, fears, and anxieties I can achieve all that I have ever dreamed and beyond.
The great struggle for us all is getting out of our own way. Once we start chipping away at the self inflicted hurdles we can run so much farther and harder towards the direction that was once a dream but can now be an attainable goal. We can crush others but it serves no purpose. By crushing our weaknesses and lifting up those around us, we achieve a life that can be viewed as a victory. Victory means we win, we don’t just find happiness or the idea of success. Victory….. win the glorious battle that is your life.
The angriest of us have not taken on the challenge of self. It is anger at our weakness that causes us to lash out at the world around us. Take responsibility for who, what, and where you are. You are who you are because of the choices you have made. Your reactions to things done to and around you created your relationships. YOu are 100% responsible for everything that is you. It is your actions or lack thereof that has created your world.
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What are we learning this half term?
In English, we are continuing to develop our sentence structure, exploring how to form sentences from fragments and looking at how to extend sentences using conjunctions and specifically looking at how we punctuate direct speech. We will use the fantastic text, There’s a Tiger in the Garden as inspiration. The children will then explore the legend of Beowulf where they will focus on writing their own legend based on this super story. They will then apply what they have learnt in Geography, to write an explanation text about where a river comes from.
In Maths, we will be exploring related multiplication and division calculations, multiplying and dividing a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number. We will then look at converting, adding and subtracting amounts of money before exploring pictograms, bar charts and tables.
In Science, we are learning about light. In this unit children will learn that light is an energy that enables us to see, and interact with, the world around us. They will learn there are many different sources of light and the light of the sun is vital for life on earth. Children will work scientifically to find out if materials are transparent or opaque using torches. They will learn that light travels in straight lines and sometimes bounces off from an object or material and that scientists call this reflection. There are frequent opportunities for observing and investigating how light behaves and how materials interact with light during this unit. The children will have the opportunity to investigate mirrors and how light reflects from plane, concave and convex mirrors. Working scientifically, children will then plan and undertake an investigation to answer the question, ‘Do shadows stay the same throughout the day?’
In History, we are learning all about the Anglo-Saxons (including the Picts). The children will learn about the lives of people who lived in this period- how they lived, their homes, their jobs, what they ate and what they did for fun. They will discuss how we know about the lives of people who lived so long ago, and learn about primary and secondary sources such as artefacts found at Sutton Hoo, places such as West Stow and the Anglo Saxon Chronicle. They will also look at religious beliefs of both the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings, and how both were gradually converted from their Pagan beliefs to Christianity. They will learn about the monk and scholar, Bede the Venerable, who wrote a book about the English people and the church. In this unit, the children will also learn about the Picts and the Scots. They will discuss how historians find out about these people in the past, and how they engage in historical debate, such as what the symbols on Pictish Stones can tell us.
In Geography, we are learning about rivers. In the first lesson of this unit children will learn the basic journey of a river from its source to its mouth. They will learn that rivers change shape, size and capacity as they carry water to the sea. Then, building on this knowledge, children will apply it in different contexts, identifying rivers in the UK and around the world and studying their features. One of the key aspects of rivers for children to understand is that they bring life. In this unit, children will learn about the Indus Valley Civilisation, an Ancient Civilisation that grew along the banks of the Indus River in Asia. This draws parallels with people settling along the River Nile, which is studied in the KS2 History unit: Ancient Egypt. The rivers studied in this unit include the following UK rivers; The Thames, The Mersey, The Tyne. Then children will study the following world rivers; The Nile, The Amazon, The Yangtze, The Ob, The Indus, The Ganges, The Mississippi and the Murray. As the National Curriculum requires, children will be using maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate the rivers, the countries they journey through and to describe their features, particularly their shape and direction of travel.
In Art, we are learning about art in Ancient Egypt. The children learn that the art of ancient Egypt includes sculpture, paintings on papyrus and walls as well as buildings. Much of the art that we have from ancient Egypt is from tombs and the children learn that the artwork that remains shows us not only about what the ancient civilisation believed about the afterlife but also about how they lived, how they were ruled and the power of the pharaohs. The children study in detail the Great Sphinx of Giza, the bust of Nefertiti and the representation of Egyptian gods and goddesses. They create their own sphinx from clay, use mixed media to make Egyptian collars and draw Egyptian gods and goddesses in profile on their own homemade papyrus.
In PSHE, we are learning anti-bullying. This will see the children exploring friendships and falling out, what we mean by bullying, the causes and types of bullying and how bullying may affect us.
In RE, we are learning about what Christians learn from the Creation story.
For regular updates and photographs of our learning please be sure to visit your child’s class story on Class Dojo.
Below you will find knowledge organisers for Art, History and Science for this half term. These detail the key knowledge and vocabulary that we will be learning in these subjects. Please use them to help you discuss what the children are learning.
Below, you will find some useful resources to help with your child’s learning at home. These include parent information about SoundsWrite which is a phonics approach that we use in Reception, KS1 and Year 3 to support children with decoding and spelling. There are posters that demonstrate how we teach formal calculation methods as well as information showing the end of year expectations for spelling, puncuation and grammar.
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The King of Thailand Favors Military Rule
King Rama X has aligned himself with Thailand’s military government. In return, the military has supported the monarchy’s authority and made him the richest monarch in the world.
With a personal net worth of at least $30 billion, the King of Thailand is believed to be the wealthiest monarch in the world.1 Vajiralongkorn, who took the regnal name Rama X upon taking the throne in 2016, has cooperated with the military government of Thailand that took power following a coup d’etat in 2014. In doing so he has followed in the footsteps of his father, who ruled from 1946 until his death in 2016. But Rama X has also gone further, by using the military government to consolidate the autonomy and authority of the Thai monarchy in relation to the rest of the government. This is a rare example of a modern monarchy being strengthened, rather than weakened in favor of democracy. | <urn:uuid:34863865-a8ef-4518-91e4-e47a0e8e85b7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/p/the-king-of-thailand-favors-military | 2024-04-24T03:50:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.975312 | 198 |
This strip ends a week of knitting jokes, partly inspired by the Studio Director for an ad agency I use to work for. Thanks to her lunchtime knitting lessons, I got a taste for how meticulous a skill knitting really is!
I used to have sweaters like that! Never a big fan of them – uncomfy, and yes – hard to tell where your head, arms, etc. go.
I sort of like it, he’s a big hat away from being Baskervilles resident pimp lol!
Next accessory: walking stick!
Hahaha! My grandmother once crocheted me a sweater like that. I couldn’t figure out where to stick what thru.
Brilliant Boy is the nickname of Gill, the smartest kid in the town of Baskerville. This strip follows Gill and his friends as they explore the quirkiness of everyday life.
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The Philadelphia Flyers looked to earn their 25th win of the season in their final matchup with the Anaheim Ducks of the season.
After making a litany of roster moves Saturday morning that included trading forward Dale Weise and defenseman Christian Folin to the Montreal Canadians and calling-up defenseman Philippe Myers from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Philadelphia Flyers still had a game to play as they hosted the Anaheim Ducks.
Carter Hart received the start and faced Chad Johnson between the pipes. Johnson had a 2-10-0 record coming in, with a 3.42 Goals-Against Average, and a .885 save percentage. The Flyers offense had to take advantage of the struggling journeyman in order to bounce back from a tough shootout defeat in their last contest.
They did just that early on in the first, applying a good amount of pressure in the Ducks zone that eventually led to Phil Varone’s third goal of the season. Michael Raffl won a puck battle behind the net and made a nice pass to set-up Varone in the slot for the game’s first tally. Sean Couturier doubled the lead to two a few minutes later with a great shot that caught iron on the rush. This was Couturier’s 23rd tally of the year and extended his goal-streak to four games.
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Raffl went on to score himself a shorthanded goal and Oskar Lindblom potted his eighth of the year late in the period, suddenly providing the Flyers with a four goal lead after 20 minutes of hockey. While the offense obviously played a huge part in creating the advantage, Hart’s play can’t be overlooked. He made some big saves when it was still a one score game and deserves credit for continuing to look rock solid in-net.
Philadelphia began the second facing 1:54 minutes of power-play time after Robert Hagg took a penalty late in the first and Anaheim also pulled Johnson in favor of Kevin Boyle. The Ducks capitalized on the opportunity, cutting the Flyers lead to three on their first goal of the game. Interim Head Coach Scott Gordon challenged for offsides, having a very good argument for doing so, but the call was upheld after a lengthy look from the referees. The Flyers received their second power-play opportunity of the day with less than five minutes left in the period, subsequently failing to find a way passed Boyle and the score stayed 4-1 after two.
Hart made two fantastic saves to start the third, not allowing the goal-against in the second to phase his confidence. The Ducks would find a way to get on the board in the third, though, thanks to a third man advantage, but I wouldn’t fault the young net-minder given how hard the shot from Nick Ritchie was to save. Philadelphia responded with a power-play goal of their own off the stick of Nolan Patrick and Travis Konecny ended up scoring a goal of his own late in the period to help win the game, 6-2.
This team went out and took care of business right from the get-go. Couturier, Konecny, Patrick, and two parts of the Flyers fourth line in Raffl and Varone all led the offense to a very good showing with Hart being more than serviceable in the crease yet again. I was very glad to see them rebound from a tough loss in this manner and not let themselves fall back into another losing streak.
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One of the most difficult decisions an employee may ever face occurs when an unethical, unsafe or unlawful condition exists at the company, and the employee has to decide whether or not to notify a supervisor, or other company authority. Making complaints at work, or blowing the whistle, if you will, can have serious consequences. The above video discusses this in great detail (with a bit of humor).
The employee will fears their boss will retaliate. They might get fired, passed over for a promotion, written-up, demoted, or receive a pay reduction. Our office has seen numerous cases where an employee reports a violation, and then, for the first time ever, suddenly gets hit with a bad performance evaluation.
In many cases, when an employer retaliates against a worker because the worker complained about an unsafe or unlawful condition, the company has broken the law. We have an entire sections of our website dedicated to retaliation and whistleblowing.
However, but there are simple steps that the employee can take, that if done correctly, could avert retaliation, bad feelings, and legal action altogether. In other words, when it comes to complaining at work, some approaches are better than others.
The above video discusses seven tips to avoid being retaliated against when lodging complaints. This page was written to briefly discuss some of those steps.
1. Don’t Threaten
If you are reporting an unsafe condition, keep in mind that the goal is to get the violation fixed. Don’t threaten legal action or launching a slew of legal buzzwords at the company. You run the risk of escalating the situation. Furthermore, if the case goes to court at a later date, the company can potentially paint the employee as a troublemaker more intent on levelling threats than solving an actual problem.
2. Focus on Illegal Activities, Be Specific, Be Helpful
When notifying your manger about a potential violation, focus on the things that you believe are unlawful. In many cases, our office has counseled clients who have sent a long rambling emails to the company that complains about a wide range of problems, perhaps some of which are unlawful.
This usually doesn’t help the employee when it comes to getting the problem solved. Remember, if you’re complaining about a potentially unlawful problem at work, your goal should be to get the problem fixed. Keep your complaint short, explain why you believe it’s unlawful, and try to recommend practical solutions if possible,
3. If Possible, Follow Procedures Outlined in the Employee Handbook
In many cases, a company will provide the guidelines for reporting a violation in the employee handbook. If possible, follow the company’s procedure. When faced with a retaliation claim in a court of law, companies will often claim that they knew nothing of the violation. It’s a favorite tactic of defense lawyers in these situations to say “the company never received the complaint.”
Be sure to follow the proper procedure and get the complaint to the right person. If you don’t have an employee handbook to follow, use your best judgment when getting the complaint to the right person.
4. Put it in Writing, But Check Your Wording
It’s important that you not only complain to the right person, but complain in writing. Often times, company witnesses will take the stand and won’t remember being told of a violation. Without proof of the claim, it’s impossible to prove whether the witness is being forgetful or just lying. However, it becomes more difficult for the company to pretend it never received a complaint when there is an email proving otherwise.
So, put it in writing, but keep a cool head. Make sure the tone and language of your complaint isn’t aggressive or threatening. If for instance you are reporting a violation of overtime pay, rather than saying “The company isn’t complying with the wage laws! I’m not getting all of my overtime!” You might say, “I don’t think my overtime pay is being calculated correctly. We should look into what the labor code says. If I’m right, the company needs to fix this.”
If you Have Questions, Contact an Attorney
If you’ve experienced retaliation, or have questions about a potentially unlawful work situation, reach out to an employment attorney like our firm. In some cases, taking a company to court is the only way to get a violation fixed. Workers who experience retaliation are in many cases entitled to monetary compensation. Be sure to check out our video on preventing workplace retaliation. If you have further questions, contact our office to find out how we can help. | <urn:uuid:5e8ae2fe-430d-4086-8c77-ff03eec3bb90> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://brobertsonlaw.com/complain-work-without-retaliation/ | 2024-04-24T04:05:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.951078 | 980 |
Our Farm is located on the western edge of the County of Grande Prairie; and when we say the edge, we mean, we are on the edge of the last of the farm land before BC. The surrounding views of the mountains to the south and the rolling hills provide a tranquil setting for our farm and haskap orchard. The Alde family has farmed this area since 1926 and the orchard sits on the original homestead land. We farm 2300 acres in the surrounding area and the haskap orchard is around 20,000 plants. We are blessed to have clean air and backdrop of the Boreal forest that fills the soul with every breath.
We started planting the orchard in 2011 and worked on developing an ice cream topping and wine/mead right away. We developed the wine and mead with Mr. Dominic Rivard and we do all our own vinting, bottling and labeling on farm. We carefully pick our berries at pick ripeness to ensure maximum sugar, aroma, and flavour.
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By Abp. Carlo Mario Viganò, Church Militant, December 27, 2021
Catholic medic with conflicts of interest parrots Big Pharma script
Dr. Citro Della Riva, M.D. debunks Dr. Spaeder’s polemic.
ROME, Italy (ChurchMilitant.com) – On December 15, in the Italian-language section of the Corrispondenza Romana website, an article was published by pediatrician Gwyneth A. Spaeder which intended to refute my statements about the COVID “vaccine” in the letter which I sent to the American bishops and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on October 23, 2021.
I believe that those who are familiar with my writings and read them regularly know that I do not usually make rash statements, nor do I take positions on controversial topics without taking great care to check the facts. This is required by the seriousness of an impartial critique and by the authority of my role as Archbishop, as well as by respect for those to whom I speak. Whether I make pronouncements on questions of strict doctrinal or moral relevance, or if I address topics only indirectly tied to Religion, I believe I have never shrunk from facing criticism or from having a healthy discussion, precisely because I am persuaded that the truth does not belong to any one person, but rather it can manifest itself — and at times appears even more evident — by means of an honest confrontation with those who have different ideas. The scholastic disputatio teaches us this — something that significantly disappeared after the Council — as proof of the wisdom of the Church. … | <urn:uuid:45c3f60b-a442-4756-b50f-e3545ee7a88d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://brownpelicanla.com/abp-carlo-mario-vigano-doctor-rips-vax-peddlers-anti-vigano-rant/ | 2024-04-24T02:02:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.959586 | 337 |
GOSPEL READING: Mark 10:28-31
28 Peter began to say to him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many that are first will be last, and the last first.”
Lord Jesus, I want to follow you as your disciple and to love you wholeheartedly with all that I have. Fill my heart with faith, hope, and love that I may always find peace and joy in your presence.
1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
2 The LORD has made known his victory, he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Scripture quotations from Common Bible: Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1973, and Ignatius Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 2006, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Citation references for quotes from the writings of the early church fathers can be found here.
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Blessed Trinity is a growing parish with over 600 families. We are a single parish with two churches: St. Patrick Church in Lodi, WI, and St. Michael Church in Dane, WI. In addition, we have a wonderful 4K-8 school located in Dane.
Our mission is to be a vibrant community of committed missionary disciples striving to know, love, and serve God, and to help others do the same.
We invite you to join us for Mass. Those who would like to join our parish are encouraged to register as a parishioner, so that we can better serve you and your needs. If you are looking for any information not available on our website, please don't hesitate to contact our parish office or school office.
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The notifications do not appear on the mobile
First of all thanks to everyone.
My problem is that on mobile devices, the new notification alert is not displayed, as if it is shown to me in the desktop management bar.
Any solution? and is there any way to have push notification like whatassapp for new message
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Here are 10 players you should consider bringing into your Fantasy Bundesliga team for Matchday 5.
In this Fantasy Bundesliga article, we will not be focusing on the most obvious picks such as Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.
Instead, we will highlight players with a maximum ownership percentage of 15%, who could offer great value as differentials for Matchday 5.
Niko Gießelmann, Union Berlin (Defender, 4.1M)
Union Berlin have a tough match-up against Borussia Dortmund, but with the form Gießelmann is in, he still deserves a shout out. The wing-back took his total points tally to 48 last week, meaning he has been the best defender in the game so far despite costing just 4.1 million.
Luca Netz, Gladbach (Defender, 4.8M)
The new signing from Hertha started as a left wing-back last week, picking up 11 points, and should keep his starting spot against crisis-hit Augsburg if Ramy Bensebaini fails to recover in time for the game. Jordan Beyer (1.8M) and Joe Scally (2.1M) are even cheaper and also look set to start.
Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Hertha BSC (Defender, 6M)
With Lukas Klünter out injured, Zeefuik should start at the right wing-back position for Hertha, who take on bottom-placed Greuther Fürth in a standalone fixture on Friday evening.
Patrick Wimmer, Bielefeld (Midfielder, 4M)
Wimmer has looked really impressive in his first two outings for Arminia Bielefeld, which have seen him score his first goal and pick up 21 Fantasy points. With a price of just 4 million, he could be worth a punt.
Suat Serdar, Hertha BSC (Midfielder, 9.1M)
Serdar was mentioned in our '10 players to consider' article last week, and it's safe to say the midfielder didn't disappoint as he went on to score a brace and pick up 19 points. With Hertha taking on Greuther Fürth at home this week, he could be in for another big matchday.
Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen (Midfielder, 11.2M)
Wirtz shone in his first start for 'Die Werkself' this season, scoring and assisting in last week's 3-4 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. With Leverkusen's favorable fixtures in mind, he's very hard to ignore this week.
Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig (Midfielder, 14.2M)
Nkunku hasn't lived up to his Fantasy Bundesliga price tag so far this season, but should take plenty of confidence from the hat-trick he scored against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Filip Kostic, Eintracht Frankfurt (Midfielder, 14.3M)
Frankfurt and Kostic seem to have put their differences behind them, and the Serbian winger is likely to start against Wolfsburg after he came on and scored against Stuttgart last week.
Omar Marmoush, Stuttgart (Striker, 3.3M)
The Wolfsburg loanee looked very lively in his Stuttgart debut, getting on the scoresheet and racking up 14 points. Costing just 3.3M, he's currently one of the most intriguing bargain picks up front.
Ishak Belfodil, Hertha BSC (Striker, 5.9M)
Belfodil has shown that he knows where the goal is in the past and plays at home against a Greuther Fürth side, who have already conceded 11 times this season.
For this season, we have partnered up with Over The Bar to create a joint Fantasy Bundesliga league. As part of the partnership, we will be appearing on Over The Bar's weekly Bundesliga show to hand out tips for each matchday. Want to compete against us? Feel free to join the 'Bulinews and Over The Bar' league here. | <urn:uuid:fdd70fb4-03cf-48c5-bac6-d647126be209> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://bulinews.com/news/9999/toplists | 2024-04-24T03:12:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.95653 | 884 |
Unveiling Bartlein Barrels' SS 5.56mm B#12 Heavy Palma with 5R Rifling
Introducing the Bartlein Barrel - SS, 5.56mm, B#12 Heavy Palma, 8 twist, 30'' blank, 5R, a testament to cutting-edge barrel manufacturing designed for precision shooters seeking unmatched accuracy. At Bartlein Barrels, we understand that every detail, from contour to rifling, plays a crucial role in shooting performance.
Impact of Barrel Contour on Performance
Barrel weight is significantly influenced by its contour. A heavier contour can mitigate shot wandering caused by residual stress, especially in barrels subjected to intense heat. Bartlein Barrels, specializing in single point cut rifling, minimizes this stress, thus reducing the dependency on heavier contours for consistent accuracy.
Advantages of Heavier and Lighter Contours
While heavier barrels traditionally offer better shooting stability due to reduced recoil and fatigue, Bartlein's advanced manufacturing techniques show that lighter contours can perform just as effectively. This demonstrates that contour selection should be tailored to the shooter's specific needs rather than conventional wisdom.
Suppressor Compatibility and Barrel Contour
Suppressors perform best on heavier barrels due to their influence on harmonic vibrations. Bartlein recommends using suppressors with no less than a medium Palma contour to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
Superiority of Single Point Cut Rifling
Bartlein's single point cut rifling stands superior to button rifling by eliminating induced stress, allowing for smaller contours without compromising bore integrity. This technique ensures consistent accuracy, especially when modifying the barrel for attachments like muzzle brakes or suppressors.
Benefits of Barrel Fluting
- Weight Reduction: Fluting removes material without compromising the barrel's structural integrity.
- Improved Cooling: Increased surface area from fluting enhances heat dissipation.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Many shooters choose fluting for its distinctive appearance.
Choosing the Right Rifling
Bartlein offers 4-groove, 5R, and Conventional-5 rifling, with each type providing unique benefits. The 5R rifling, in particular, is known for reducing bullet deformation and improving bullet flight, which can significantly enhance shooting accuracy.
The Bartlein SS 5.56mm B#12 Heavy Palma barrel with 5R rifling represents the pinnacle of barrel design, offering shooters a significant edge in accuracy and performance. Whether you're a competitive shooter or a hunting enthusiast, this barrel is engineered to meet the highest standards of precision and durability.
Caliber / Bore Size: |
.223 Cal |
B#12 Heavy Palma |
30in Blank |
Stainless Steel |
Twist Rate: |
1 in 08.00in |
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Reconstituted Stone Mouse Door Statue
Or Stone Mouse Door Statue, is an enchanting addition to your garden or home decor. This adorable statue depicts a charming mouse perched on his doorstep, exuding a sense of whimsy and delight. With its elegant design and meticulous craftsmanship, this stone statue is sure to capture the hearts of both children and adults alike.
Crafted from durable English limestone, this Mouse Door Statue is built to withstand various weather conditions, making it weather and frost-proof. Measuring 15cm in height and 9.5cm in width, it is a compact yet eye-catching piece that can be easily placed on a doorstep, shelf, or any desired location.
Burgess Home & Garden, the premier provider of intricately crafted stoneware in the UK, proudly presents this exquisite statue. With its vintage finish and attention to detail, this Mouse Door Statue is a testament to the quality and artistry of their products. Experience the joy it brings and enjoy the added convenience of free delivery to UK mainland.
Burgess statues are British-made and built-to-last and guaranteed to bring joy to your outdoor space for years to come
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It’s #fishfriday and I’m again in the mood for some fish and chips. Got the Snapper Fish & Chips ($16.50) from @greenwoodfishmarket not too long ago to satisfy my fish and chips cravings.
Think crisp, light batter that encases the three pieces of flaky, mildly flavoured snapper. You could tell that the snapper was fresh and I like how the batter isn’t filled with oil till the point that it bloats up your stomach.
For the chips, they are freshly fried till crispy yet retaining the potato’s fluffiness on the inside. But the problem is these medium cut chips turn soggy will fast when you takeaway. So best is to douse it with some malt vinegar.
Sad to say, the newly launched Mushy Peas ($5.95) was dry and lumpy. The kitchen has some work to do here.
What’s served at Greenwood Fish Market’s version is the Australian fish and chips. I’m inherently biased and I very much prefer British fish and chips.
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BRISBANE, CALIFORNIA, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Biopharma, Inc. (the “Company” or “GTB”) (NASDAQ: GTBP), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics based on the Company's proprietary natural killer (NK) cell engager, TriKE® platform, has named Dr. Jeff Miller, renowned NK Cell Cancer Specialist as Consulting Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Miller* is currently Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota** and is the Deputy Director of the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Miller has more than 25 years of experience studying the biology of NK cells, and other immune effector cells and their use in clinical immunotherapy with over 300 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Miller is a board certified physician specializing in hematological oncology. Dr. Miller is a member of numerous medical societies such as the American Society of Hematology, the American Association of Immunologists, and has been a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation since 1999. Dr. Miller serves on the editorial board for Transplantation and Cell Therapy and is a reviewer for a number of journals and NIH grants.
Dr. Miller’s current discovery and research themes in the Miller Laboratory include:
- NK cells and their receptors after hematopoietic cell transplantation
- CMV induced adaptive NK cells exhibit enhanced function through CD16
- Induction of NK cells antigen specificity through CD16 targeting
- Preserving and enhancing NK cell function through antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC)
Simultaneous to Dr. Miller’s appointment GT Biopharma announces the departure of Dr. Greg Berk as President of Research & Development and Chief Medical Officer. Michael Breen, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of GT Biopharma commented on the occasion, “On behalf of the Company and the Board of Directors, we would like to welcome Dr. Jeff Miller once again to the role of consulting Chief Medical Officer. We are grateful for his continued efforts in advancing GT Biopharma’s platform of proprietary NK Cell engager (TriKE®) technology. Additionally, we wish Dr. Berk well in his future endeavors.”
About GT Biopharma, Inc.
GT Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of immuno-oncology therapeutic products based on our proprietary TriKE® NK cell engager platform. Our TriKE® platform is designed to harness and enhance the cancer killing abilities of a patient’s immune system’s natural killer cells. GT Biopharma has an exclusive worldwide license agreement with the University of Minnesota to further develop and commercialize therapies using TriKE® technology. For more information, please visit gtbiopharma.com.
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TriKE® is a registered trademark owned by GT Biopharma, Inc.
* Dr. Miller consults for and hold equity in GT Biopharma.
** The University of Minnesota has a financial interest in GTB TriKE products including the GTB 3650 product under its license agreements with GT Biopharma.
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Griolladh began in June 2020, in the height of the pandemic. Myself and my business partner (Jack Brennan) had both been temporarily furloughed. We had no idea when normality would resume, so we decided to find a temporary project to fill up our time. Within two weeks we had rented a trailer, created a brand and found a location. We were lucky to befriend some wonderful people who allowed us to pitch in their front garden, along the coast in Malahide, to sell toasted sandwiches, pastries and coffee. We cooked our first sandwich the morning of opening. Within the first weekend we had queues which lasted 45 minutes. We thought it would die down but it didn’t! We couldn’t believe the feedback and the buzz. We knew then that we had something special and decided to give it our all.
We developed more recipes, created specials, popped up at over 11 locations from Bray, Dundrum, Carrickmines, Drumcondra, and multiple city centre locations. We rented a kitchen, hired chefs and decided to cook all ingredients from scratch. We continued to do pop ups and collaborate with various brands, whilst mapping out our future.
In 2021 we went on the hunt for our first fixed premise. Restrictions came and went. ‘Normality’ had still not resumed. Eventually we found a location that ticked a lot of boxes on Thomas St D8. An old butcher shop, it had the space for a production kitchen at the back and a shop at the front. We began fitout in late August 2021, and eventually opened January 2022, with little fanfare as restrictions prohibited us from celebrating the opening of our first fixed home.
The plan was to expand further immediately. We wanted rapid growth but unfortunately the world wasn’t with us. A few new locations fell through. We decided to do a quick pivot into the events world – Duran Duran to Dermot Kennedy, Guns and Roses to the Fleadh, the Ploughing Championships to the Amazon summer party. It was an incredible amount of work but it allowed us to keep trucking (pun intended), reach a whole host of new customers and add another revenue stream for the business in the future.
Recently we have opened our second bricks and mortar store in Arnotts. After a couple of months of pitches and taste tests we got the go ahead. They set us the task of having the fit out ready in a week as we headed into silly season. We turned it around and were open the following Monday with crowds that reminded us of the first few weeks in the front garden in Malahide. 2023 will see us open two more fixed locations in Dublin.
Over the last couple years there have been macro elements that have caused us to consistently pause, rethink, pivot and cry. What I have learned is that there is no ‘normality’, so make the best use of the situation in front of you, and find the opportunity in every setback.
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Whether you are starting a pizza shop or a plumbing business, a flower shop or a factory, you need a solid plan. In fact, your Business Plan will be an essential tool throughout the life of your business – from starting out to cashing in. It will help you to start out on the right foot, stay focused, get financing, manage your growth, and more.
Not every Business Plan will be the exactly same, but every Plan should incorporate several key elements.
The Parts of the Plan
Here are the key pieces to a solid Business Plan.
- The title, or heading, of the plan, and very brief description of the business.
- The date
- The name of the owner
- The company name and location
- A copyright or confidentiality notice
Table of Contents
- A list of the individual sections and their page numbers, starting with the Title Page and ending with a section for Special Materials (references, etc.).
- A brief, but focused statement (a few sentences or paragraphs) stating why the business will be successful. This is the most important piece of a Business Plan because it brings everything together.
- Identifies specific knowledge about the business and its industry, and the market (or customers) it serves.
- An analysis that identifies and assesses the competition.
Description of the Company
- A close look at how the different components of the business fit together, such as:
- Information about the nature of the business and the factors that should make it successful .
- Special business skills and talents that provide the business with a competitive advantage, such as a unique ability to satisfy specific customer needs, special methods of delivering a product or service, and so on.
Organization & Management
- The company’s organizational and legal structure, Is it a sole proprietorship? A partnership? A corporation? (See: “Ownership Structures“)
- Profiles of the ownership and management team: What is their background, experience and responsibilities?
Marketing & Sales
- The company’s process of identifying and creating a customer base. (See: “Market Research“)
Description of Product or Service
- A detailed description of the product or service – from the customer’s point of view:
- How they will benefit from the product or service?
- Specific needs or problems that the business can satisfy or solve, focusing especially on areas where the business has the strongest skills or advantages.
- The amount of current and future funding needed to start or expand the business. Includes the time period that each amount will cover, the type of funding for each (i.e., equity, debt), and the proposed or requested repayment terms.
- How the funds will be used: For equipment and materials? Everyday working capital? Paying off debt?
- Explains or projects how the company is expected to perform financially over the next several years. (Sometimes called a “pro-forma projection.”) Because investors and lenders look closely at this projection as a measure of your company’s growth potential, professional input is strongly recommended.
- Provides specific information that certain individuals (such as creditors) may want review. It allows the addition and/or deletion of information as needed, such as:
- Credit histories (personal & business)
- Resumes of key personnel and partners
- Letters of reference
- Details of market studies
- Copies of licenses, permits, patents, leases, contracts, etc.
- A list of business consultants, attorneys, accountants, etc.
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BitMart, a premier global digital asset trading platform, will list SOULS OF META (SOM) on August 19, 2022. For all BitMart users, the SOM/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading and staking at 11:00 AM (UTC).
What is SOULS OF META(SOM)
Souls of Meta is a Cross-Game Multi-Chain Fun-2-Earn (Play-Own-Earn + Free-To-Play) Third-person Action-RPG Fantasy NFT Gaming Metaverse of Blades and Sorcery where you can own and monetize NFT assets through GameFi and SocialFi, and travel through community-created realms, fight monsters, collaborate with other players (PvE & PvP), solve quests and beyond, to have fun playing and earn at the same time!
In Souls of Meta you can earn through fighting monsters, completing quests, participating in PvPs and seasonal events, creating in-game assets, developing your town, joining a guild, trading, and upgrading your NFTs, and many more!
Democratize access to wealth creation and alleviate poverty for a better world through Fun-2-Earn (Play-Own-Earn + Free-2-Play) NFT economy with a fun and engaging gaming metaverse experience.
First-ever Multi-Chain Cross-Game Fun-2-Earn (Play-Own-Earn + Free-2-Play) NFT Economy in a Multi-Chain Gaming MetaVerse. The mission is to exponentially enhance the mass adoption of crypto games through the Multi-Chain approach with EVM bridging and monetization of all in-game assets and through multichain DeFi creating a symbiotic GameFi experience in our unique Furn2-Earn (Play-Own-Earn + Free-2-Play) model. The ecosystem has what it takes to increase the quality of the gameplay experience with the added benefits of multi-modal monetization and earning capabilities in the gameplay.
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- Dynamic Seasons, Factions and Realms
- GameFi Economy (SoulFi)
- NFT LaunchPad (SoulPad)
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- Farm SMP tokens in game
- Trade them for SOM tokens or just buy SOM on the exchanges
- Stake SOM on one or several of our Launchpad’s tiers
- Get access to exciting gaming projects.
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SOULS OF META (SOM) will be the first-ever Playable Cross-game, Cross-verse, and Multi-Chain NFT Collaboration within the gaming ecosystem with innovative economic models beyond Play and Earn! Moreover, the gaming partners will also be able to create new game levels and host incredible events in SoulVerse for vast communities to enjoy.
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Net Worth is such a thing that everyone is watching, and a person has to work hard to earn it. We welcome you, dear viewers, to our post.
Today we will tell you some hidden and unknown secrets about the disgraced rock star who was recently released from prison after 8 years. His name is Gary Glitter.
Gary Glitter was one of the best-known figures in 1970s glam rock and a household name. After sexually assaulting three young girls between 1975 and 1980, the disgraced rock singer was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2015.
In light of his parole announcement, here we bring you his net worth, why he was imprisoned and why he was once one of the most famous figures in the 1970s. So without wasting your precious time, let’s dive in.
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Disgraced rock star released from prison after 8 years
The 79-year-old was released on Friday, January 3, 2023 after serving eight years at HMP The Verne, a Category C low-security prison in Portland, Dorset.
According to The Guardian, Glitter was automatically released in the middle of a pre-determined time penalty and will be subject to licensing restrictions.
In condemning the singer, Judge Alistair McCreath said the abuse had “seriously harmed” all the victims. The speaker claimed it was “difficult to overstate the seriousness of this appalling behavior”.
Gary Glitter’s Net Worth in 2023: An Updated Review
Gary Glitter has an estimated net worth of $8 million (£6.5 million). There have been 13 compilation albums, four live albums and seven studio albums by Glitter.
They also released several singles that reached the UK Top 10, such as I love you, love me, love and I’m the Leader of the Gang (I Am), all released in the summer of 1973. Glitter sold 18 million records in 1975. Tea. Together with artists such as Rex and Slade, they competed for the top spot in the charts.
By the late 1970s, Glitter’s career began to decline. According to the BBC, he filed for bankruptcy in 1977, with debts of £170,000.
Gary Glitter’s Rise to Fame: A Look Back at His Success Story
As a youngster, Gary Glitter started working in London clubs, including The Two Eye in Soho. Paul Francis Gadd is the singer’s real name, but at the time he was known as Paul Raven.
Alone in the Night, his first single, was released in January 1960 when he was only 15. He was discovered by film producer Robert Hartford-Davis and paid for a recording session at the legendary label Decca Records.
Gadd, who went by the stage name Gary Glitter and became popular at the age of 28, did so in 1971, the year the glam rock trend took off. His hit, Rock ‘n’ Roll (Parts 1 and 2), peaked at number one in the US and two in the UK in 1972.
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We all like to think that we know our partners inside out. But what if there was something about your husband that you didn’t know? What if he was gay? It’s not uncommon for people to stay closeted for years, even decades. In fact, according to a recent survey, 1 in 8 Americans believe they have a gay or lesbian friend or family member who hasn’t come out. So how would you know if your husband was gay? Well, there are a few telltale signs what you want to pay attention to. For starters, he may be more interested in fashion and grooming than other men. He may also be more emotionally attached to his friends than you are to yours. If you notice any of these symptoms, your husband may be homosexual. Of course, there’s no sure way to know for sure unless he comes out and tells you himself. If you’re concerned that your husband is gay, it’s best to talk to him about it. Let him know that you are open-minded and accepting, and that you are there for him no matter what.
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Divorce homosexual husband
It is not easy to separate a gay husband. You first need to come to terms with the fact that your relationship didn’t work out and that you’re better off without him. Then you have to go through the legal process to get a divorce, which can be complicated and expensive. Finally, you have to deal with the emotional fallout of the breakup, which can be difficult to deal with.
Same-sex divorce rates are the same as heterosexual divorce rates
According to the study, heterosexuals are divorced at a rate of 2%. Different-sex couples have the same rights and privileges as straight couples. In addition, the study found that people of different genders separated at a rate of 12.4 months per year, while same-sex people separated at a rate of 10.4 months per year. According to the study, 33% of opposite-sex couples and 40% of same-sex couples who separated after two years had alimony payments. Same-sex divorces are not legal in the UK, but same-sex spouses are entitled to maintenance, as are heterosexual divorces.
Is my husband gay or asexual
There is no definitive answer to this question, as everyone experiences and identifies their own sexuality in different ways. However, if your husband is not interested in sex or physical intimacy with you it is possible that he is asexual. Alternatively, he may be experiencing a low sex drive for a variety of reasons, such as stress, drug side effects, or low testosterone levels. If you’re concerned about your husband’s lack of sexual interest, it’s important to talk about it openly and honestly with him. He may not feel comfortable discussing his sexuality, but it’s important to have this conversation so you can better understand each other’s needs and desires.
Can asexual people be happily married?
An asexual person can become a wife, have children and enjoy intimate relationships. Friendship is more than sex; there is also more to a romantic relationship than sex.
Different ways of showing love: asexuality
A person who has no sexual desire or attraction is called an asexual. For many asexualskissing and cuddling are things they dislike, but this can mean different things to different people. Many people who identify as both asexual and aromantic also have no romantic feelings and do not find love attractive. For asexuals, getting into a romantic relationship can be exhausting, pushy, and frustrating. Kissing and hugging may be a way for people to connect and feel loved, but asexuals find these activities difficult to engage in. Despite the fact that asexuality is not a permanent identity, many people value it in ways they cannot fully express. . I’m thrilled that people can find intimacy in different ways, which is great. | <urn:uuid:49d5d751-776b-489d-a767-a964b9b5e239> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://businessroundups.org/is-your-husband-gay-how-do-you-know-if-he-is-hiding-his-sexuality-business-roundups/ | 2024-04-24T03:06:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.972057 | 821 |
Your car’s brake system is an important part of your vehicle. It uses heat generated by friction to slow down a car. It is similar in design to that of a motorcycle or truck, but is a bit more complex. You need to know the components of your brake system and how they work to keep you and your family safe. Here are some common problems and how you can solve them, visit landroverbar.com.
The braking system relies on a number of parts that work together to slow or stop a car. First, when you press the brake pedal, a cylinder releases brake fluid to the rotors. The brake pads then engage the calipers, which then apply pressure to the rotors to provide friction and stop the car. Each part works in unison to produce safe stopping power.
When you’re driving, it’s important to know what’s going on with your car’s brake system. While the braking system is an essential part of your car’s safety, many vehicle owners take it for granted. It’s easy to press the brake pedal and have your car stop without incident. It’s a very important safety feature that can keep you and others safe.
Your car’s brake system is very important. It is important to maintain its integrity and be aware of warning signs that your brakes are not functioning correctly. It should have constant feedback on the brake pedal. If your car’s brakes are malfunctioning, this may indicate a problem with a rotor or drum. If you experience vibration when pressing the brake pedal, the brake system is overheating and your car is at risk of overheating. If you’re driving a sports car or a truck, it’s imperative to have a reputable mechanic check up your braking system.
In addition to knowing how to properly check your brakes, you also need to be familiar with your vehicle’s braking system. The braking system is complex and requires a professional’s expertise to perform a thorough inspection. You should know which parts of the system are most important and which ones you’re not. If your car’s brakes need to be replaced, the best thing to do is to get it repaired.
Your brake system is an extremely complex system, which is why it’s important to learn about it. It is important to know how to check brakes, as a car’s braking system is an essential safety feature. Taking care of your brakes is an investment in your vehicle’s safety. Learning about your car’s braking system will keep you safe. It’s essential to keep it in good condition, as it keeps you from being in a dangerous situation.
The brake system is one of the most important parts of a car. It’s important to understand how the brakes work, as this will make it easier to diagnose any potential problems. Your braking system is comprised of rotors and pads. You’ll need to know the size and type of your rotors if you’re planning to fix your car’s braking system yourself.
If you’re a first-time car owner, you need to know how to check your brakes. It’s important to know how to tell when your car’s brakes need replacing. The first sign you should look for is a warning light. In case the brakes are failing, call the dealership for a replacement or check it yourself. You may not be able to afford a new one.
Your brake system is an essential component of your car’s safety. Its failure can cause serious collateral damage and may lead to a lawsuit. You can prevent accidents by educating yourself about your brakes. The right knowledge is vital for safe driving. It’s important to understand the components of your brake system and how they interact. You’ll need to learn the parts of your car’s master cylinder. | <urn:uuid:25c56abf-2727-4c8b-860e-04ff1d18c968> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://butterflyreleases.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-cars-brake-system/ | 2024-04-24T02:29:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.944644 | 814 |
Have you said hello to our new staff writer, Nic Reuben yet? You should say hi to Nic. You’ve already been reading him on RPS for years as a freelancer, but he’s ours now. Is us now. In other news, hey, it’s a long weekend! Most of us (sorry, Alice Bee) have Friday off and Monday too, so expect us to return properly on Tuesday. Until then, what are you playing this Easter weekend? Here’s what we’re clicking on!
I’m not actually off on Friday, so count your blessings. This weekend I’m going to play more WitchHand and maybe get to some map clearing in Horizon Forbidden West. It’s a fun open world! It has robots!
After clicking the ‘hey unlock all the unlockables right now please thanks’ button in Slice & Dice and being overwhelmed by all the newness it suddenly threw at me, I’ve re-locked the rest and started discovering things the slow way. With Balatro behind me, this dice-building dungeon crawler is now the game where I idly daydream about fiendish combinations I hope luck will roll my way.
I’m taking a bit of extended break, so I’ll be doing a mixture of real life activities. I’ll celebrate my birthday in a lowkey fashion with some pals, play some more Dragon’s Dogma 2, head off to a stag do, and continue a laborious stretching and strengthening routine as I nurse a lengthy back injury. Lovely.
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I don’t want to play any video or computer games this weekend. I just got back from doing, like, 30 hands-on demos at GDC. You can’t make me. I’m serious, I’ll scream! But if I find myself sitting down at the keyboard it’ll be…
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Castaic, California, is an inviting community nestled amid the picturesque landscapes of the Santa Clarita Valley. If you’re contemplating a move here, you’ll discover a town that offers a perfect balance between natural beauty and modern convenience. With its stunning vistas of Castaic Lake and proximity to the Angeles National Forest, outdoor enthusiasts will thrive here.
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Cabinet Refinisher (No Experience Necessary) in Des Moines, IA; Move to Iowa City Required
Cabinet RX, the premier cabinet refinishing and refacing company in the Greater Des Moines, IA area is expanding into a new market and looking for an individual who is willing to be trained here, and move to the new area once training has ended.
This job requires moving to Iowa City, Iowa area to start working in our new market. You will be training here in the Ankeny, IA area for several weeks before moving. We will also pay an allowance to rent or obtain a mortgage on a home in the Iowa City area.
What You Might Be Doing (Depending on the Day or Needs of the Job)
- Working alone or with a group.
- Removing and reinstalling doors from cabinets and drawer fronts.
- Spraying doors, cabinet boxes, drawer fronts, and drawer boxes.
- Removing existing doors and installing new refinished doors.
- Spraying trim or other items in the customer’s house.
- Taping off areas in the kitchen or around other areas in the home to protect it.
- Edging to finish off areas the customer wants refinished.
- Installing new hardware for cabinets and drawers such as knobs, handles, and hinges.
- Clean-up of tools and equipment once the job is done.
- Interacting with customers while the job is ongoing.
Ideal Qualities in a Candidate
- Understands and executes work orders in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintains clean, organized work areas and securely stores equipment and supplies.
- Inspects work for the highest quality.
- Maintains strict attention to detail when working at a customer’s property.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and execute our system.
- Strong interpersonal skills while working with the customer.
This is not a subcontractor job. This is a full-time position with our company. No experience needed. We will train you on our proprietary system. Each day is different.
- Full Time Job: $15-$20/hour
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Company Incentive Trips
- Room for advancement
If this sounds like you, please use the form below to send us your resume. We will look it over and get back to you if we want to setup an interview.
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If you are wondering which is better for yourself or a student, you can choose whichever you would prefer or you feel more fit with. This assuming there are going to be testing centres for each test and where they are located.
If you or your child are testing, you will want to know the key differences between each test to see which caters to your strengths. You might find the ACT test style easier than the SAT, or vice versa.
Here are some important differences between the SAT and the ACT
Test Type: They are both content-based tests. The format for each of the tests is detailed below:
1 - Reading
- The SAT Reading is a 1 - 65 minute section.
- The ACT reading is a 1 - 35 minute section.
2 - Math
- This SAT Math section is a 1 -25 minute section with no calculator as well as a 1 - 55 minute section with a calculator.
- The ACT math is simply a 1 - 60 minute section.
ACT test prep
3 - Writing & Language Sections
- This SAT Writing and Language section is a 1 - 35 minute section with a 1 - 50 minute essay. This is optional and as of June 2021, the College Board will no longer be offering the essay section in the SAT.
- The English section of the ACT offers a 1 - 45 minute section and the Writing section is optional and is a 1 - 40 minute section.
4 - Science Section
- This ACT Science section is a 1 - 35 minute section.
5 - Here is the SAT and ACT Covered Content
- The SAT covers Reading, Grammar and Usage, Math, Relevant Words in Context and it is optional for Analytical Writing
- The ACT is Reading, Grammar and Usage, Math, Science and Reasoning and Writing is optional.
6 - What is the Test Style?
- The SAT questions keep the focus on multi-step problem solving and real-world situations that are context-based.
- The ACT questions are longer, easier, and more straightforward than the SAT.
7 - ACT vs SAT Scoring?
- The SAT scores their Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores between 200 to 800. The composite score is in the range of 400-1600 and is the sum of both section’s scores.
- The ACT Science, Math, English, Reading is in a range of 1 to 36. The score of the Composite ACT is based on the average scores of all four sections.
8 - Wrong Answer Penalties in the ACT and SAT?
- You do not lose any points for incorrect answers. You only gain points with correct answers.
9 - What are the score choices for both the SAT and ACT?
- On both the SAT and ACT you can choose a set, or sets of scores to submit to certain colleges. There are many colleges that will require you to submit all your SAT and ACT scores.
10 - What are the ACT vs the SAT Difficulty Levels?
- The Math for both the ACT and the SAT rise in difficulty as you progress in that section. The Writing and Language sections of the SAT do not progress by difficulty level. The SAT Reading passages will progress in a chronological order and not subject to the difficulty level.
- The Reading sections for English in the ACT are random for the difficulty level. The Science section in the ACT progresses in difficulty as the test goes on.
11 - What are the maths involved in the ACT and the SAT?
- The SAT math goes over data analysis, arithmetic, problem-solving, geometry, trigonometry with providing the formulas.
- The ACT includes arithmetic geometry, algebra 1 and 2 and you do not need to provide the formulas.
Depending on your learning style, you can use the above as a guide as to which test would be the best choice. Whether you choose to prep for the ACT or SAT, ensure you study hard for these tests and supplement your studying with ACT/SAT tutoring. If you want to find some ways to study for these tests, simply Google how to study for the ACT and SATs. | <urn:uuid:7375132e-2b96-4c45-910d-045562af7c49> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://calgaryhometutoring.ca/blog/act-vs-sat-whats-the-difference/ | 2024-04-24T02:32:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.938665 | 843 |
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