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- Governor Godwin Obaseki says he will continue to work for the good of Edo people
- The governor gave the assurance at a one-day prayer and fasting programme for peaceful election in the state
- Governor Obaseki also expressed confidence that he will win the forthcoming governorship election in the state
Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, September 12 reassured that his government would continue to serve the people of Edo state and pursue more programmes and projects to put smiles on their faces.
Obaseki gave the assurance while speaking during a one-day prayer and fasting programme for peaceful election in the state, organised by the Light of Peace for Africa Foundation with support from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo state chapter.
The governor said: “God made me governor to do things differently for the benefit of the people. I am in government to wipe away the tears from the eyes of Edo people.
“God heard the cries of pensioners, victims of human trafficking and market women, among others who were harassed daily and sent me to wipe away their tears.”
Expressing confidence ahead of next Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state, Obaseki said: “I am not afraid of next Saturday’s election as we are certain of victory. Come out en masse to cast your votes for the PDP to ensure we finish what we have started.”
Reassuring that his administration will do more for the people when reelected, the governor noted: “In every ward we went during our ward-to-ward campaign, the people wanted improved electricity supply and roads. We have constructed several roads in the state and will build more roads in the second term.”
Obaseki said his administration has been able to fix the educational sector and ensured the pupils in the state get quality education.
Governor Obaseki had earlier urged the electorate in the state not to sell their votes but turn out en masse on Saturday, September 19, to exercise their franchise for the right candidate who can take the state forward.
Obaseki who gave the charge at a meeting with party faithful in Ward 4, Benin city, expressed confidence that he will win the forthcoming election and retain his seat.
He said: “They are planning to buy votes here and in other wards; they want to induce you people with the sum of N10, 000 per voter. You know what to do; collect the money and still vote for the PDP. Collect their money and at the end, we will rejoice over them.”
Legit.ng had reported that Governor Obaseki on Tuesday, September 8 defeated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu by over 17 points (Obaseki 57.73%; Ize-Iyamu 40.07%), in an online poll conducted by Channels Television in partnership with Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room.
The poll, according to the organisers, was put together to enable the general public to select their preferred gubernatorial candidates who are expected to feature in the station’s forthcoming debate programme.
Participants of the online poll were asked to make their choice from among the 14 candidates listed. Other notable candidates in the list include Jones Osagiobare of the Young Peoples Party and Lucky Osagie of the All Progressives Grand Alliance.
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"Don’t get me wrong, I love football," recent Dallas Cowboy David Irving said Thursday on Instagram Live. "However, I don’t love the NFL." With that, the 25-year-old announced his retirement from the league, the Star-Telegram reports. Irving, who was indefinitely suspended last week for violating the NFL's drug policy, put an exclamation point on his announcement by appearing to smoke marijuana in his video (note: language). He wants the league to permit pot use by players, and has criticized the league policy on opioids, as well.
"I have Xanax bars and hydros right next to me to take—given to me by the NFL, of course," he said on the video, per Sports Illustrated. "However, we can't smoke the same weed the staff itself smokes." Irving doesn't have an NFL job at the moment anyway; he's a free agent, and the Cowboys didn't plan to re-sign him. He had previously been suspended for the first four games of the 2017 and 2018 seasons over the league's drug policy, and he played just two games for the Cowboys last season. (Read more David Irving stories.) | <urn:uuid:78e87335-8570-4524-a4a3-683724cfc94e> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.newser.com/story/272317/player-quits-nfl-makes-his-point-about-pot.html | 2020-09-18T14:06:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187899.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918124116-20200918154116-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.986524 | 243 |
It's very easy to forget that the 24MP APS-C sensor is equal to a 56MP full frame, and therefore higher resolution than the A7RII and even than the Canon 5DSR. So of all the sensors out there, it imposes the greatest demands on the centre of the image field (for full frame lenses) or the entire field (for APS-C lenses). Here's what I have found: some wide aperture lenses are soft fully open, such as the 50mm f/1.8 OSS, but sharpen up quickly on stopping down. Older zooms are generally soft wide open, while new zooms tend to be very sharp centrally but have a little more obvious fall off, not always corrected fully by stopping down.
All the OSS lenses, such as the 10-18mm f/4, are completely dependent on constant power to the focus and OSS mechanisms (even when OSS is turned off, the lens is parked electronically not mechanically). All E-mount lenses depend on power even for manual focus and the slightest loss of power will have serious results. Therefore, it's absolutely vital that the mount electrical contacts are perfectly clean and maintained well, and the battery is reliable and in good condition. The slightest fluctuation in power-up status of any E-mount lens can decentre it (OSS) or lose focus and at the worst can lose sharp imaging (because for zooms, they depend on power-up to move two or three groups into place before even focusing). I now think that the problems with some lenses on the original A7R are related to power drain, and that's why the new GM lenses use such unusual solutions to moving the glass. So many people report exceptional performance from old manual adapted lenses - and these, of course, are completely free of this problem. | <urn:uuid:ee95d3e8-3bca-43c0-baf8-76c8fc1c75ce> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.photoclubalpha.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8847 | 2020-09-18T13:33:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187899.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918124116-20200918154116-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.957821 | 374 |
Nov. 12, 2002 — U.S. Senate and House committee members have negotiated a lighter version of the anticipated energy bill which extends nuclear plant insurance but does not deal with electricity market changes and vehicle fuel efficiency.
A finalized version of the compromise was expected to go before the full Senate and House for a vote Tuesday, according to a release from the U.S. Senate’s energy policy office.
The bill would extend the Price Anderson Act until August 2017. The bill also continues to make nuclear plants immune from liability claims of more than $9 billion, according to a report from Reuters News Service. The authorization period would be increased to 15 years.
The bill would also give states more safety oversight on crude oil and natural gas pipelines, raise civil penalties for regulatory violations to $1 million per violation, and reinforce protections for whistle-blowers.
But committee members decided to table several issues, including a proposal to open an Alaskan wildlife refuge to drilling and a reform of the U.S. wholesale electricity markets, and a measure requiring a tripling of the use of ethanol-blended gasoline.
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One of the world’s leading nursery brands Silver Cross has confirmed it will be returning to Harrogate International Nursery Fair in 2019, having last exhibited at the UK’s only nursery trade show in 2013.
“Silver Cross announcing its return is great news for everyone involved,” commented show organiser Adrian Sneyd. “Retailers have been saying that big brands exhibiting would make visiting the show even more worthwhile. We now hope that they vote with their feet and make 2019 a bumper year for everyone involved.”
Adrian continued; “Independent retailers love the brands supporting the show year-on-year such as BabyStyle, DCUK, Cheeky Rascals, Hauck and Bebecar to name just a few; and were delighted at the recent announcement that Bugaboo, Microlite, Venicci, Laessig, CuddleCo, OBaby and Mee-go have confirmed for this year’s show,”
Additional features at this year’s show include The New Product Showcase which offers a first-port-of-call for anyone seeking exciting new product launches. The Baby Products Association’s Seminar Programme and its annual industry awards will also be making a welcome return to proceedings.
For more information about securing a stand space visit www.nurseryfair.com or contact Adrian on 01902 880906 or email: email@example.com | <urn:uuid:9ffb1088-8ac0-4342-9f9a-9fc38f05d14c> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.preschoolnews.net/silver-cross-returns-to-hinf/ | 2020-09-18T14:12:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187899.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918124116-20200918154116-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.943447 | 305 |
Guide to the French Buying Process
1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)
On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner. The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent. Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.
2. Paying the Deposit
Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.
3. On Completion
Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase. During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.
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All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.
Superb winery set in over 16 hectares including 12 hectares of vines in the area of Pezenas in the South of France, including an impressive 6 bedroom house and swimming pool. This exception...
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Full of character and authentic charm, this spacious and elegant 19th Century Maison de Maitre with a 3 bedroom gite, is ideally situated right in the heart of Pezenas, which is a lively village with ...
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Building a Foundation of Trust
The most common IoT hacks take place due to the simplest security measures being missed.
PSA Certified is committed to creating a foundation of trust for all connected devices and making this as easy as possible to prevent these simple IoT attacks taking place. In order to achieve this, the PSA Security Model document, containing 10 goals, was devised to guide security best practice and provide a practical checklist to follow.
PSA Certified takes a holistic view of security, considering both hardware and software security. The 10 security goals are in the DNA of PSA Certified and inform the whole security framework and evaluation scheme.
Every product has unique functional and security requirements however, these goals outline the common requirements that should be implemented into every connected device. The 10 security goals guide security design by covering the security foundations, allowing products and features to be developed on top while also providing a set of requirements the ecosystem can rely on.
Find information about the 10 security goals and how you can easily prove you have shown due diligence in your product design below.
The PSA Certified 10 Security Goals:
To interact with a particular device, a unique identity should be assigned to the device and this identity should be attestable. This identity facilitates trusted interaction with the device for example, exchanging data and managing the device.
Devices should support security lifecycle that depends upon software versions, run-time status, hardware configuration, status of debug ports and the product lifecycle phase. Each security state of the security lifecycle should be attestable and may impact access to the device.
Attestation is the evidence of the device’s properties, including the identity and lifecycle security state of the device. The device identification and attestation data should be part of a device verification process using a trusted third party.
To ensure only authorized software can be executed on a device, secure boot and secure loading processes are required. Unauthorized boot code should be detected and prevented. If the software cannot compromise the device, unauthorized software may be allowed.
Secure updates are required in order to provide security or feature updates to devices. Only authentic and legitimate firmware should be updated on the device. Authentication, at the time of download, may be performed however, the execution of the update must be authorized via secure boot.
Preventing rollback to previous software versions is essential to ensure that previous versions of the code can’t be reinstated. Rollback should be possible for recovery purposes only when authorized.
Isolation aims to prevent one service from compromising other services. This is done by isolating trusted services from one another, from less trusted services and from un-trusted services.
Devices should support interaction over isolation boundaries to enable the isolated services to be functional. The interfaces must not allow the system to be compromised. It may be required to keep the data confidential. Interaction should be considered both within the device and between the device and the outside world.
To prevent private data being cloned or revealed outside the trusted service or device, it must be uniquely bound to them. Confidentiality and integrity of private data is typically achieved using keys, which themselves need to be bound to the device and service.
A minimal set of trusted services and cryptographic operations should be implemented as the building blocks of a trusted device. These should support critical functions including security lifecycle, isolation, secure storage, attestation, secure boot, secure loading and binding of data.
Download our one-pager summarising the 10 security goals
Communicating your product security
PSA Certified Level 1 assessment provides assurance of adherence to security best practice and alignment to governmental regulations. The assessment questionnaire is derived from the 10 security goals along with threat models and government requirements. Upon successful completion, the certified product is assigned a unique certificate that is added to the list of certified products to communicate across the ecosystem that security best practice has been adhered to.
The PSA Security Model details the 10 security goals and how to achieve them. Download the PSA Security Model.
Find out more about PSA Certified Level 1.
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If you would like to roll with us in Sydney Tempe, here’s the steps you need to follow during Covid-19:
1. During Covid-19 our sign up sheets for classes are via google forms, we post these weekly via link https://linktr.ee/RollerFit and through Instagram and Facebook stories. @rollerfit. follow us!
2. Our Members get 24 hours priority to sign up for classes, if we have spaces left we offer them to new skaters via the link https://linktr.ee/RollerFit . These sign up forms are shared weekly. *Sundays for Tuesdays classes and *Tuesdays for Thursday and Sunday Classes, both are shared between 9:30am-11:30am. We do not allow bookings any further in advanced and all bookings are done via these google forms. Often our Thursday classes are filled up by Members so we recommend trying to get into our Sunday and Tuesday classes.
3. If the form says it’s full, or it isn’t accepting any more responses, it means the class is full. Please note classes get filled up extremely quickly. If someone cant make it to a class, we will offer their spot to our members first. If a member doesn’t take the spot then, we post the open spot on our social media pages.
4. . Once you see a class available Register for your preferred class here https://linktr.ee/RollerFit . We don’t send confirmations emails, so as long as you have completed the form, submitted it, and pre-paid you’re good to go. We have a no refunds policy, if you don’t turn up to class or cancel. *We are taking registrations weekly to not only give more people the chance to attend, as classes have been at capacity, but to stay within the guidelines of capped numbers due to covid-19.
5. Pre-Pay for your class by PayPal or Direct Deposit, details of how to pay and more are on the top of the form when you sign up, please fill in form and submit it, before you make a payment. Please use your full name as a reference when paying.
6.We will only contact you if there is an issue with your payment. Otherwise If you have filled in the goggle form for the class you wish to attend, and have paid, then just turn up to class. Skate hire is also available at this venue for $5 we have plenty of skate hire in Sydney/ Pads/protection are BYO only at this time.
7. We also have some great online programs if you want to get rolling ASAP, these programs are designed for beginners and beginner plus skater and have plenty of great information. Shop.rollerfit.com.au on the front page.
6. We’re no longer taking Members at this time, however we are building a waiting list and will offer memberships as we can. Add yourself to the membership wait list here
Timetable below is our current timetable for 2020.
5:00pm-6:00pm – Beginner Learn to Skate (over 14s) Fortnightly – Weeks 2 and 4 of each month.
6:00pm-7:00pm – Beginner Learn to Skate / Beginner Plus (over 14s)
6:00pm – 7:00pm weekly- Beginner (learn to skate) / Intermediate (over 14s)
7:00pm-8:00pm weekly – Intermediate / Advanced (over 14s)
3:00pm-4:00pm weekly Juniors (under 14yrs) please note this class is capped at 15 kids.
4:00pm -5:00pm weekly All Levels (over 14yrs) learn to skate welcome
*Please check facebook and instagram for updates on open dates for Long Weekends, Public Holidays and cancellations on the day due to high weather temperatures.
How Much Does It Cost?
Please note pricing is the same for both adults and children
Drop-in class: $25 (with your own skates)
+Skate hire: $5 per class
Single class: $20 (with your own skates)
+Skate hire: $5 per class
Membership gives you access to Class Passes, which can be purchased in advance and makes each class even more affordable: As a member you still need to sign up to google forms via the links however you get first access to classes sign up sheets via the facebook group.
5 class pass
$90 (works out to $18 per class, use within 2 months)
10 class pass
$160 (works out to $16 per class, use within 4 months)
20 class pass
$280 (works out to $14 per class, use within 6 months)
-during covid-19 all our classes are pre-paid as per the message above. Even if you do become a member you still need to sign up for classes weekly via google forms. Memberships are currently have a wait list.
We’re not taking new members at this time, please add yourself to our wait list here we will contact you when a spot opens. pleas note we’re accepting a high volume of member requests and will do our best to fulfil them as soon as we can. Thank you. Wait list
Join our membership program! For a one-off fee of $35, you get:
– A welcome pack, which includes our current RollerFit gift and a $10 voucher for our store
– Access to our members only Facebook group, making it easy to keep up to date with new events and products and first sign ups to weekly classes
– Access to class passes and more affordable drop-in classes
– 10% discount for the RollerFit shop on selected products
If you don’t want to become a member, that’s OK! You can continue to pay the drop-in prices and keep rolling with us as much as you please.
Where To Find Us Robyn Webster Sports Centre, Tempe
Robyn Webster Sports Centre is located at Tempe Reserve, which is easily accessible by car, bus or train. Wolli Creek is the nearest rail station and train services are frequent (every 5-15 mins).
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Indiscretion is part of The Anesthesia Quartet, a collection of four video works by John Sanborn. The works explore the formation of self - the concepts that tie us to an idea of self and the everyday challenges we must face to maintain a sense of self. The works express self as both a fragile construct requiring constant work and a powerful structure through which to navigate and process the world.
We are powerless to see the whole picture. In a world post-truth where facts are a matter of opinion, this both repels and fascinates us. What’s hidden and what is revealed are our contemporaneous obsessions. So we live double lives, embracing the rich conflicted-ness of things, searching for meaning in those everyday effects – while collecting information by which we imagine we can fashion an equation for closure.
Secrets are the teasing wonder of the veiled soul. Not every secret is meant to remain concealed, but holding on to part of the story is essential to sanity. It turns out that what we imagine is often more powerful than what we know, as we let the conscious mind throw away ideas before they have evolved into something more powerful.
Art is about trying to subsume thought and calculation into the interior of, say, a love story or a tale of triumph and failure.
Existence is an artfully chaotic assemblage of rampant speculation, distorted texts, parodies, sly poses, political tracts and rude jokes. Neither state is complete so we exist somewhere between the two.
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This course provides an overview of the methodologies, theories and applications suggested to teach English to young second-language learners in grades K-12. A primary goal of this course requires that participants learn various applications that they can emulate and assimilate into their classrooms. Additionally, teachers will enhance their cultural insights by understanding differences and sociological factors that contribute to a successful teaching and learning experience, something that is vital to helping non-native students thrive in the classroom setting.
Carlow University ED 676 • Madonna University EDU 5830.48 • Notre Dame College ED 628 E • The College of Saint Rose EDT 684
The required text for this course is Teaching Language Arts to English Language Learners (Teaching English Language Learners Across the Curriculum) by Anete Vasquez. 978-0415639781
Graduate participants earn 3 semester hours of graduate credit and will receive a transcript from one of our partner institutions below. Professional development participants will receive a certificate of completion for 45 hours of professional developments credit for face-to-face classes and 60 hours of professional development credit for online classes.
Module One: Characteristics of a Young Language Learner
Module 2: Theories and Applications
Module 3: Language Acquisition
Module 4: Linguistics
Module 5: Cultural Awareness
Module 6: Types of Learning Processes
Module 7: Methodologies
Module 8: Speaking, Listening and Reading Skills
Module 9: Grammar and Writing Skills
Module 10: Additional Resources/Final Exam
Online 3-graduate credit courses are 13 weeks in length.
On-site weekend courses are held Friday evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday/Sunday, 8:30am-5:30pm.
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Check the Partner Universities page for specific university information as well as course numbers which are specific to the university partner.
Students are required to purchase their own textbook, the information for which can be found here. If no book is required it will be specified on the list. We have copies of many of the textbooks should you wish to purchase directly from TEI.
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Those manufacturers jealous of Panasonic's impressive plasma screens will be hoping that this review will give the manufacturer a thorough shoeing. But Panasonic has done it again with an excellent mid-range 42in plasma TV.
The Panasonic TH-42PX700's gloss black screen surround and silver trim flags this screen as being a cut above the 'none more black' PX70 entry-level models. Within this grey undersection, the TH-42PX700's first surprise can be found: a slot for SD and high capacity SDHC cards, for showing friends and relatives your digital snaps.
Panasonic has given this TV three HDMIs, all with Viera Link. This allows other Viera Link-compatible equipment to be controlled using the TV's remote.
Other connections include three Scarts (two of which are RGB-enabled), component video and D-Sub PC inputs, and stereo audio and digital audio outputs. Basically, all bases are covered - except one.
Although the TH-42PX700 has a digital tuner for receiving Freeview broadcasts, it doesn't have a common interface slot needed for the smartcard and CAM used to decode the pay-TV service Top Up TV.
The TH-42PX700's specification similarly covers all bases, with an HD-ready resolution of 1024 x 768 and a sizable claimed contrast ratio of 10000:1.
As you might expect, the TH-42PX700's feature count is lengthy. There's an Advanced Smart Sound Speaker System, speakers that Panasonic claim deliver greater clarity, bass and mid-range sound localisation, Viera V-real 2 image processing engine, along with various processing tricks up its sleeve, the ability to accept 1080p sources, and also remaster non-1080p sources for greatly improved images.
Also on list are a digital optimiser for removing noise common to digital video signals; Motion Pattern Noise reduction facilities; Panasonic's Real Black Drive system and Deep Black Filter, and Advanced 3D Colour management.
But an impressive feature list doesn't always mean impressive pictures.
Upholding the tradition of Panasonic's legendary black levels on their plasma screens, the inky blackness of space in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy appears inky, thanks to black levels that are astonishingly deep without a trace of grey. Similarly, in the darkest corners of the interior shots of the Vogon Constructor fleet, there's great shadow detailing, giving scenes a deeply convincing sense of scale.
The TH-42PX700 also puts in a magnificent colour performance. Bright and busy scenes, like the control room of the stolen Heart of Gold spaceship, have perfectly saturated colours, which are also free from distracting noise. Skin tones are also well executed - human and alien alike.
Fast moving sequences, such as the Magrethean nuclear missile attack on the Heart of Gold, are delivered with little of the motion blurring that seriously cripples many an LCD TV, looking excitingly smooth.
The TH-42PX700 even gets to grips with the common plasma motion problem of noise over moving skin tones. This is an impressive hi-def picture performance that shows off what hi-def discs can do when paired with a suitably impressive flatscreen.
While the TH-42PX700 puts in a fantastic performance with hi-def material, it's not bad with standard-def DVDs, particularly if you use an upscaling DVD player, but we have seen better pictures elsewhere.
This isn't a major criticism, but some of this TV's similar sized rivals may have the edge when it comes to sharper hi-def images and more vibrant colours. Also, horizontal motion can judder sometimes, and some contrasting edges have the appearance of being slightly jagged.
However, these minor points don't even come close to tarnishing the good name of this TV, as its picture performance is undeniably superb.
As we were tripping over ourselves to enthuse about the TH-42PX700's killer pictures, we nearly forgot to wax lyrical over the TV's sonic prowess.
That enhanced speaker system earns its keep. The TH-42PX700 delivers a depth of bass and openness of mid-range that puts the audio capabilities of most flatscreens to shame.
This is first-rate plasma screen. High and standard-def pictures are superb with material, and it has super audio to match.
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Finding a stylish warm winter jacket suited for cold climates can be a challenge. Shopping for a stylish and cruelty-free jacket that will withstand the harshest of snowstorms is close to mission impossible. Going into stores and trying to decipher which coats and jackets contain down or animal products may be daunting. Thankfully, I rounded up for you a few of my favorites so you do not have to do that. These coats are completely vegan, made to endure freezing temperatures and will undoubtedly appeal to the fashionista in you.
This New-York based company knows how harsh winters can be in the north hemisphere. Their coats are made with Primaloft Eco, which is a down alternative that is both slimming and very warm. Furthermore, their windproof ripstop offers additional protection by cutting off those chilly winds. You can find more information here.
2. Eddie Bauer
Not only does Eddie Bauer offer beautiful coats for the harshest of winters but they are also committed to making this world a better place. By adding a dollar to your purchase, you can join in on their Global Releaf project, which reforest areas stricken by natural disasters and plant trees in urban communities.
This Toronto based company offers coats designed for the deep North. Not only can you be sure to be warm but $10 is given to the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals for every purchase.
This light sporty jacket is perfect for outdoor adventures. Made with Primaloft Silver and an AirExchange lining, it will keep you warm for hours of fun.
5. Lands' End
This beautiful coat by Lands’ End is waterproof and has a windproof nylon shell. It can endure temperatures as cold as -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is no reason to put fashion aside with these winter coats. I hope this list proves that you can be warm and look cute in the snow!
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Michigan State’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 72 applicants.
Tyre Recycling Aided by Michigan Grants
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to fund 72 community scrap tyre drop-off events and other tyre clean-ups across the state. Additionally, five grant projects will support the removal of old tyre piles at private properties.
Community events provide affordable, convenient, tyre recycling opportunities to residents, including the creation of year-long collection sites and roadside pickups, according to an EGLE news release. Recycled scrap tyres will be used in asphalt to pave roads, as mulch in gardens and playgrounds and in manufacturing processes. | <urn:uuid:14ec91e9-affb-4421-94d7-fc2606aa5b0e> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.tyreandrubberrecycling.com/latest-news/posts/2019/november/michigan-awards-grants-to-boost-tyre-recycling/ | 2020-09-18T12:57:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187899.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918124116-20200918154116-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.946811 | 165 |
Moments from now, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office will return hash it seized from medical marijuana patient Gregory VonAlmen -- and Von Almen's attorney, Rob Corry, believes the decision sets a precedent by establishing that marijuana concentrate and other related products are also protected by Amendment 20, which legalized MMJ in Colorado.
"A lot of police officers, prosecutors and other authorities are under the mistaken impression that, for some reason, marijuana concentrate is not covered," Corry says. "That's why today is important, and why we're looking forward to getting the medicine."
Moreover, he continues, "I think it implies that anything containing THC, the active ingredient of marijuana, that's being used for medical purposes is also protected."
For Corry, the fact that today's give-back is taking place in Arapahoe County, which he describes as "one of the more stringent jurisdictions in the state," is also significant. "I commend the DA [Carol Chambers] for doing the right thing in this case, but she's no friend of medical marijuana -- she's not a supporter. That makes the fact it's happening there even more extraordinary.
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"Hopefully, there'll come a day when police giving back marijuana or marijuana products isn't newsworthy," he allows. "Hopefully, there'll come a day when they stop taking it at all. But we're not there yet."
Here's a press release from Corry's office providing more details:
ARAPAHOE SHERIFF TO RETURN MARIJUANA CONCENTRATE TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT
Thanksgiving dinner will be much more delicious for one Colorado medical marijuana patient this year. On Tuesday 11/16/2010 at 11:00 a.m., the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department will return the medical marijuana it confiscated from Gregory VonAlmen last January. However, the marijuana he will receive won't be green.
When Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies pulled Mr. VonAlmen over for failing to use his turn signals, the deputies uncovered a form of marijuana known as hashish, or hash. Hash comes in small compressed blocks, usually about half the size of a sugar cube, and is typically brown, black, or yellow in color.
Authorities occasionally take the legal position that so-called marijuana "concentrate" is not included in the medical marijuana defense. The result in this case clears up this misconception. Most Colorado medical marijuana centers sell hash and other concentrated forms of marijuana, such as kief, a powdered marijuana concentrate that can be further compressed into blocks of hash.
Mr. VonAlmen's lawyer, Robert J. Corry, Jr., commends the Arapahoe District Attorney and heralds the return of his client's hash as a success in the battle for medical marijuana patient's rights.
Mr. VonAlmen gives thanks that his medicine will be returned to him and hopes the return will have a positive effect on future seizures of concentrated marijuana; "If [this return] could possibly prevent the next guy from having to go through this, then it is a bonus." The hash-handoff will go down at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial.
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Video: This pint-sized smart plug is Belkin's best yet.
Foxconn's deal to buy the US consumer electronics maker has a price tag of $866 million by way of a cash merger, according to Financial Times.
Foxconn said the merger will need approval from the US Committee on Foreign Investment. President Donald Trump's administration has shown fear over US-China telecom deals, so it's far from a done deal.
Foxconn said the Belkin acquisition will enable it to better tap into the premium accessories and smart home market. Belkin has more than 700 patents in its portfolio, including those of Linksys home routers, Belkin wireless accessories, and Wemo smart home products.
"FIT is excited to acquire Belkin and its capabilities in the premium consumer products space," Sidney Lu, CEO of FIT, said in a statement. "Integrating Belkin's best-in-class capabilities and solutions into FIT, we expect to enrich our portfolio of premium consumer products and accelerate our penetration into the smart home."
Belkin and its brands will operate under a subsidiary of FIT. Chet Pipkin, CEO and founder, Belkin International will join FIT's management team.
Pipkin said in a statement on the acquisition:
"This move will accelerate our vision of delivering technology that makes the lives of people around the world better, more convenient and more fulfilling. I am thrilled to take our brand portfolio of Belkin, Linksys, Wemo and Phyn to new heights. We see significant synergies with FIT, including leveraging its world-class manufacturing capability to enhance Belkin's operating efficiency and competitiveness. The transaction also grants us access to more resources to invest in our people and to aggressively pursue opportunities in the marketplace."
Founded in 1983, Belkin is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with more than 1,400 employees worldwide. Belkin completed its acquisition of network hardware-maker Linksys from Cisco in March 2013.
"Belkin International is a world-recognized brand, with a wide range of offerings of consumer electronics products, services and solutions," FIT said in a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday.
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It all depends on your reason... whoever told you that it wasn't necessary
is probably going on the fact that you will NOT exceed the lift limitation
(though it's close) of the stock springs, but if you want to rev past the
factory design limit of the stock springs (which is going to be degraded by
the higher lift), then upgrade the springs.... so in short, if you want to
rev high enough (reliably) to use your new cam, get the new springs.
><< They said if it makes me feel better to
> go ahead and do them, but they weren't necessary. >>
>I would definately replace the valve springs, even with a roller rocker
>change. Even the R/T spring isn't that tough, it's only rated to lifts up
>.520", so you're pushing it if you run the .512" lift Comp Cam like I do.
>FWIW - I just broke one of my R/T springs, so, a spring upgrade might be in
>everyone's best interest if they haven't already :-)
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Whenever I think we have written about every possible topic in the Not Alone Series they come up with something better than I can even think of! This week we are talking about Readiness. This is something I have thought about a lot but I’ve never actually written my thoughts on it down so here we go.
How ready do you think you are for your vocation? Are you ready to be committed to your vocation within the next year, or two years? That means being married (and maybe with a baby), taking religious vows, or telling people you’re not interested in marriage and plan to remain single for life. What do you still need to work on or change about yourself before you’re ready? Have you thought you were ready before? How have you become better prepared over time? Married ladies can chime in, too: how did you know it was the right time to get hitched?
I feel like readiness is something they talk for EVERY.SINGLE.SCENARIO nowadays.
There are TONS of those “list posts” on the internet about it. You’re ready to get married if, 10 ways you know you are ready for kids, 10 ways you are ready to quit your job, 10 reasons you are ready to move, etc.
But really how will you ever 100% chance know? Will you ever know? Or do you just take the leap of faith and see what happens? I think it’s kind of a combination of both.
How ready do you think you are for your vocation?
I think I am very ready to be married. I feel I have a good grasp on handling my finances, cooking, cleaning, and all the other “adulting” things.
Are you ready to be committed to your vocation within the next year, or two years?
Yes. I remember when I was 22 and still in college telling people I could see myself getting married right then. Even though I never even dated. In my 20s I just always felt ready to move on to the next step in life – marriage.
What do you still need to work on or change about yourself before you’re ready?
I know I’m not perfect and there are several things I can improve about myself. But I think we always have things to improve.
One thing I know I could improve is selfishness. Being single or even in a dating relationship it’s really easy to do whatever you want whenever you want. Which I don’t really consider being selfish it’s just how life is. But when you get more serious/engaged/married you have to put your spouse and their feelings before your own.
I feel over the last 2 years I’ve gotten really good at managing my money. I’ve been using You Need A Budget (YNAB) religiously to manage and control my money and categorizing everything. And yeah sometimes I overspend on stupid things and don’t save as much but I don’t feel like it’s way out of control.
Where all of that is awesome one place I worry about is income. My income is VERY LOW. It’s nowhere near the “living wage” I feel it should be…especially as a college educated person. And yeah I know college doesn’t equal a good job making $30,000/yr but it does get frustrating sometimes. I also struggle because I LOVE my job it just doesn’t allow me the freedom financially I’d like – living on my own (I still live with my mom), paying off debt, etc.
But I get torn just because you have these financial problems and can’t support yourself does it mean you should be alone and not get married? I say no. But others I know would disagree with me.
How have you become better prepared over time?
Yes. Obviously I’ve grown up a lot since I was 22 and felt ready. I’ve learned more about food and cooking, finances, jobs, resumes, and just life in general.
You’ll never be ready to get married or have kids but I think I am ready enough to enjoy life with a partner vs alone. We can help each other with all these big decisions which is always easier than alone.
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My wife has had a blog in the past. For reasons I still don’t understand, she thinks that she has “nothing to add to the conversation” or that no one cares. So she ended up ditching her last blog.
For me, blogging isn’t about other people caring since I could care less about what people think. (I say this fairly loosely, as I do “care“, I just don’t care enough to care – ahh, you get the idea) I blog to blog. That is as simple as I can put it. If I had zero comments on every single post I’ve ever written it wouldn’t keep me from saying what I want to say.
So, after quite a long hiatus, Eliza thankfully decided to sign up to a WordPress.com account last night while I was at basketball. She’s on fire and has already published three small posts, so head on over to her little place on the Web, and bask in her greatness.
Believe me when I tell you, Eliza has an incredible mind, some really great thoughts, and definitely would add to any conversation – I hope she keeps up with blogging. You reading this babe? Keep it up! Oh, and make sure Pooks gets to post now and then too.
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A “Funicular” is a rail car that is run by cables up an inclined plane, usually a mountain side.
Worked entirely in the round from the bottom up, the Funicular hat has inclined lines of colorwork that are formed entirely by short rows. Choose either a short ribbing, or a deeper, folded ribbing to frame the face and keep your ears extra warm. A pom pom and a bit of slouch make the hat both fashionable and fun.
$5.00 per pattern
22 ” in circumference; ribbing is 13.5” in unstretched circumference, Depth of hat is approx. 9” from ribbing to crown
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
1skein each of the Main Color (MC) and Contrasting Color (CC) in Madelinetosh Tosh DK (250 yds/skein; MC/CC1 shown in Charcoal/Begonia Leaf), or The Verdant Gryphon’s Traveller (270 yds/skein; MC/CC1 shown in Tulum/Melbourne), or
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Star Trek: Picard features Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on Star Trek: The Next Generation. The new series will follow this iconic character into the next chapter of his life.
Star Trek: Picard News
For Star Trek Day 2020, Wil Wheaton interviews Sir Patrick Stewart & Jonathan Frakes who shares thoughts about directing episodes of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery.
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Star Trek Virtual Event Set at CBS All Access, Will Include Cast Reunions for Nine (!) Series
Star Trek is gearing up for a massive virtual event, which will feature a lot of cast reunions. Get all the details right here. Will you be attending?
What Did the Comic-Con@Home Star Trek Universe Panel Reveal?
The Star Trek Universe Virtual Panel brought together the casts of Star Trek: Discovery, the upcoming animated Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Picard ... virtually.
Nickelodeon and CBS Announce Star Trek: Prodigy
In a Comic-Con San Diego drop during the Star Trek Universe virtual panel, EP Heather Kadin announced a new animated Star Trek show to debut on Nickelodean in 2021
17 New Ships To Board In 2020
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Star Trek Spinoff Strange New Worlds Starring Discovery's Pike, Spock, and Number One Nabs Series Order at CBS All Access
CBS All Access is continuing to expand the Star Trek franchise, with a brand new spinoff nabbing a series order. Get all the details right here via TV Fanatic.
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Star Trek: Picard Season Finale Review: To Save Each Other
On the Star Trek: Picard Season 1 finale, the existence of the synths, not to mention all organic life, hang in the balance. Read our review to see how it all plays out.
Star Trek: Picard Review: The Secrets of God
On Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 9, La Sirena beats the Romulan fleet to Coppelius, Soji's homeworld. Read our review for our reaction to the secrets it reveals!
Star Trek: Picard Review: Homeward Bound
On Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 8, the truth behind the synth ban is revealed as is Rios' history and the origin of the Zhat Vash. Seven is Queen for a moment.
Star Trek: Picard Review: Riker, Romulans, and Red Velvet
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One of the best first person shooters created by THQ. The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is one that never gets old.
Lord of the Rings Online
LOTRO is an award winner of the 2011 MMO award and Best F2P, a game for online players who like to explore large maps.
Elder Scolls Online
The newest of the MMO's ESO has already become one of the top if not the top game online. Bethesda's Elder Scroll Series has never been better.
Mass Effect 3
ME3 is the most recent game in the Mass Effect series and the best of them all. The game brings the ME series to a head and creates an incredible feeling of being there as John Shepherd the intergalactic hero. We can't wait for ME 4
Crysis 1,2 and 3
The Crysis series still proves to be the top FPS on everyone's list.
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Experiment — Steemit Steemmonsters Experiment – From Zero to Hero – LXV. 4 comments. I want to sell my cards from the @victor-alexander account for 70000 Steem. If you are. 18 Jul 2016. I think Steem is a really interesting experiment that may turn into a really nice business. The Steem founders are experimenting in multiple. Growing Potatoes
David Olsson, who recently joined BlockFi, leaving Credit Suisse’s Private Banking Team, said in an interview that COVID-19.
Gold is up 14 percent in 2020, a superlative performance in what has been an annus horribilis for many traditional markets.
S&P 500 above 2934 – the 61.8% retracement of the Q1 collapse – would suggest strength can extend to the price gap from early March and pivotal 200-day average at 2986/3002, p.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2020 / GreenBox POS ("GreenBox", "GRBX", the "Company") announced today the addition of Bitcoin and other Crypto currencies as acceptable digital form of payments o.
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By Benjamin L. Alpers
Concentrating on portrayals of Mussolini's Italy, Hitler's Germany, and Stalin's Russia in U.S. motion pictures, journal and newspaper articles, books, performs, speeches, and different texts, Benjamin Alpers lines altering American understandings of dictatorship from the past due Nineteen Twenties during the early years of the chilly warfare.
During the early Nineteen Thirties, such a lot Americans' notion of dictatorship serious about the dictator. even if seen as heroic or terrible, the dictator used to be represented as a determine of serious, masculine strength and effectiveness. because the nice melancholy gripped the USA, a number of people--including conservative contributors of the clicking and a few Hollywood filmmakers--even dared to indicate that dictatorship will be the reply to America's social difficulties.
In the past due Nineteen Thirties, American motives of dictatorship shifted concentration from person leaders to the routine that empowered them. Totalitarianism turned the picture opposed to which a view of democracy emphasizing tolerance and pluralism and disparaging mass events built. First used to explain dictatorships of either correct and left, the time period "totalitarianism" fell out of use upon the U.S. access into international struggle II. With the war's finish and the cave in of the U.S.-Soviet alliance, although, issues approximately totalitarianism lay the root for the rising chilly battle.
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In Russia, the mostly agrarian lots’ wish for land ‘‘made them acclaim a totalitarian executive as supplier of these eagerly wanted benefits’’; in Italy, the roots have been extra ‘‘psychologically tinged,’’ because the nice mass of the petit bourgeoisie resented the increase of a brand new heart classification of expert workmen; in Germany, a mass feeling ‘‘of malaise, of covetousness, frustration, and dissatisfaction kinds the most root of nazism. ’’ Even Fritz Marx, who rigorously defined totalitarian politics when it comes to a manipulative celebration performing on the remainder of the inhabitants, towards the tip of his paper on ‘‘Totalitarian Politics’’ became to a picture of the loads: ‘‘Even if we propagandistic pretense, there continues to be the spectacle of thousands chanting the militant hymns of a militant religion, humans like ourselves, humans to whom our liberty is a sham and to whom their serfdom is liberty.
Forty seven The time period ‘‘totalitarianism’’ had such large foreign money partly since it used to be so flexible. It urged a inflexible creed, a strength at paintings on this planet, and so on. yet, with a that means less set than that of a notice like ‘‘collectivism,’’ ‘‘totalitarian’’ and ‘‘totalitarianism’’ left it as much as the person writer to specify precisely what was once related and basically incorrect approximately fascism and communism. William Dow Boutwell of the U. S. Office of schooling, writing in the USA Prepares for the next day (), an interventionist tract released earlier than the cave in of the Nazi-Soviet Pact, captured completely the strengths and weaknesses of the time period ‘‘totalitarianism’’: American leaders are united of their distaste for totalitarian governments.
Hannah, a global warfare I orphan and the barber’s love curiosity, imagines that ‘‘life might be excellent if humans can be left by myself. ’’ however the ghetto seems to be to supply little wish of this. At quite a few issues, either Hannah and the barber interact in small acts of resistance, yet they could do little extra yet hold up the ever-greater encroachment of Hynkel’s males. on the finish of the film, Hynkel invades the neighboring state of Ostrich and assaults the Jews with renewed vigour. part via layout, part accidentally, the barber finds himself burdened with the dictator; Hynkel is hence arrested, and the barber is termed upon to deal with ‘‘his’’ positive infantrymen, the conquered humans of Ostrich, and a radio viewers of thousands.
In a variety of editorials in neighborhood papers decried the hazards of fascism and advised ‘‘ . ’’ instead of rejecting this worry as ill-founded, the Lynds ominously instructed that the enterprise class—the purely crew in Middletown to construct actual category unity, in response to the Lynds—at least secretly wanted a dictatorship. The Lynds made their case in response to the company community’s strenuous objections to the recent Deal, its impatience with the established order, and its robust anticommunism, which used to be more than its antifascism.
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- I now have more colored jeans (that fit/aren’t torn) than regular denim jeans. And by more, I mean I have two: purple and mint green.
- It’s been an ongoing, long-ish process, but we’re finalizing details of my promotion. Including the part that’s going to make it easier for me to pay my bills AND have a social life. Also, the word “Director” in my title actually means something now.*
- Food cravings are not weird things for me, but lately it’s been salt & pepper pork ribs from Lao Sichuan. And cookies. All the cookies.
- My hair seems to be getting lighter, more brown-blond, as I get older. It’s the complete opposite of my brother, who started light and is now very dark.
- I test drove a few different dating sites… all I have to say right now, Seriously guys?
- I’m going to a Pug Party with my pug obsessed friend. Very excited.
- And mainly… It may be fall, but that doesn’t mean I still can’t enjoy living near the beach… (but FYI, I love fall!)
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THE CHALLENGE TO EXCEL
The CEREC and InLab Symposium is currently the most important digital dental congress in Spain. With more than four editions under its belt, each year the latest advances in digital technology are presented to further the success of dental clinics and laboratories.
Prestigious international speakers and top specialists and professionals from the sector made the last edition a great success in terms of attendee numbers and organization.
The 4th CEREC and InLab Digital Symposium was held in Malaga and brought together over 400 guests. Attendees could enjoy workshops and talks presenting the latest techniques to continue to offer the highest level of efficiency and quality in patient treatments.
Brand was once again responsible for managing the organization of the whole project, tailoring it to the needs of the client and creating a very special space with a unique programme of talks and activities, as well as meeting the strategic targets set to surpass the success of previous editions.
One of our challenges was to be able to visualise Malaga´s impressive Gran Hotel Miramar as the congress venue. When we visited it on a recce it was still undergoing renovation, but the Brand team spotted the unique potential of this historic building.
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In case you are the owner of a Car Battery Change Singapore I’m certain you’ve uncovered that because of its maintenance you always will need components. Car batteries can be the components extra typically on the lookout for substitution, which suggests you should know a detail or two about what to consider if you’d like to get a car or truck battery. The first possibilities that include an auto battery which you must consider will be the chilly cranking amps (CCA), its defining reserve potential and naturally the team size.
To begin along with you should ensure that the scale is right, since if not it would not match. And it is really not as well hard to make your mind up due to the fact accessible in the marketplace you can find only four unique sizes for vehicle batteries: 37, 75, 34/78 and 65. For individuals who have any doubts or no clue which to select you will need to check out the car’s guide or request your mechanic. This definitely is rather basic.
Future, you ought to check out the CCA matter. The CCA is crucial especially if you reside in an region owning a chilly local climate that will need your vehicle to start at 0 levels Fahrenheit. If that’s the problem you have got to guarantee the battery’s voltage is enough to get the automobile started out even in the smallest temperatures. Purchaser Reviews can direct you to the car batteries that will present you with a trustworthy CCA. Moreover, you furthermore may have to pay back focus about the car’s specs because you can find a specific diploma of CCA that is vital for a specified motor vehicle product. Usually, this is often specified via the owner’s guide.
Yet another feature which need to affect your final choice to order a car battery or an additional will be the estimated lifestyle span. Slowly change discover just how long the company assures the battery will work just before it will have to turn into improved. It is best to also seek to have an concept of its reserve potential. Rather simply: how long it’ll preserve jogging at the time it’s vacant. If the alternator stops operating there should a few minutes the moment the vehicle operates on battery. That is why it’s normally a good idea to purchase an car battery having a considerable reserve potential that’ll be helpful after the car just isn’t going to need to start. | <urn:uuid:62233605-e91c-4a52-8493-76aecde4f324> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.ccsmex.com/obtain-motor-vehicle-batteries/ | 2020-09-19T22:00:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.947467 | 496 |
I love Halloween. This time of the year always brings with it the feelings of mystery, the occult, and magic. I love dressing in costume, assuming an alternate identity, and using my imagination. Our imaginations are powerful. When I create something, I am reminded that everything we see today is here because someone imagined it was possible. Our imaginations craft our reality. And adorable Halloween costumes!
This year, I thought it would be fun to dress up as Chi, from the manga Chobits. Chi is a persecom, a humanoid robot designed to assist people in everyday tasks. In the manga, Chi tries to figure out where she came from and what she is, as she has recurring dreams about an empty world with no people, where everyone stays inside entertained by computers.
Sounds about right?
The costume was fun to make, and a simple DIY.
To create Chi’s ears, I used white and pink foam sheets from Michael’s and hair clips from Sally’s. I cut out the pieces like in the image above, and glued them together with hot glue. Next, I cut out circles for the ears and a rectangle piece for the hair clip. I glued on the circles, and the hair clip on the rectangular foam piece onto the ears. Then I put on a blonde wig, and Viola!
Are you dressing up for Halloween? I’d love to see your creative costumes!
This week I’ll be posting more Halloween FUN on my Instagram (@TheCyberWitch), so check back here for updates with new costume ideas!
Check out my adorable “Wake Up Flow” by Chi:
"A person's heart changes a little bit everyday… because that is their nature. It can be different. It doesn't always have to be the same.” ♡ A City With No People Wake up with me! Let’s F L O W~ Chobits style! 🙂 This mini flow was adapted from one of my favorite scenes in Chobits, where Chi teaches a human how to wake up looking “genki”. “Genki” is Japanese for “energetic"- and #ForwardFolds + #TrianglePose will definitely get your blood flowing in the morning. Does anyone else love to watch anime? Are you excited for Halloween? What are you going to be this year? I had so much fun making this costume! I have a few more costumes up my sleeve this week, so check back later this week to see more character inspired yoga 😉 Check out my blog to see more pictures, and a quick DIY for these ears! Linked in Bio! www.Cult-Intuition.com | <urn:uuid:70567ecd-a8f5-455c-888d-4ebc9a3b9be3> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.cult-intuition.com/yoga/happy-halloween/ | 2020-09-19T22:12:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.941744 | 564 |
1. Quality project under construction, 1st phase possession in December,2017.
2. Good mountain view and Mussoorie view visible.
3. providing 1.5 T Split AC and Modular Kitchen free of cost.
4. Wi- Fi Campus.
5. e card system in rooms and lobby.
6. 34 acres city Park adjacent to Township.
7. 10 nos. I.T Companies already operative in Campus.
8. One 5 Star Hotel and 10 nos. Banks coming in future.
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Silicon Power Unveils Touch 810 Flash Drives
The design of Touch 830 inherits Silicon Power’s Touch series good looks, class and ultra thin design. However, the new Touch 830 has been given an extra touch of Northern European flavor. Combining art and technology, its design features icy-silver casing, natural looks and simplicity, it complies with Europe designer’s conception of “A Mature Design is the Perfection Design”. The simplicity and humble design of Touch 830 reflects the Northern European’s way of life, attracting just the right amount of attention while keeping it simple and elegant.
For the perfect combination of looks and function practicality, the Touch 830 utilizes a reinforced one-body stainless steel casing construction. The one body construction allows for a small and rugged design. Practicality wise, the Touch 830 is plug and play compatible, users need not push lids, slide lids or supply additional power to operate. It is light, ultra small and comes with a jewelry lace for users to carry. Especially suited for people constantly on the go, Silicon Power’s Touch 830 is available up to 16 GB of storage space so users can store data at will. For users who fancy the Northern European styling, Silicon Power’s Touch 830 is the perfect storage you just got to get your hands on.
All Silicon Power USB flash drives have been certified to be compatible and compliant with Windows 7. They are also in compliance with European’s RoHS Directives and come with high quality and Lifetime warranty.
- Stainless steel casing for a distinct shine
- Full protection from water, dust and vibration
- Utilizes Chip On Board (COB) package technology
- Plug and play compatible (extra power not needed)
- In compliance with European’s RoHS Directives
- Free application software SP Widget for users to download (featuring 7 commonly used functions)
- Lifetime warranty
- Dimension: 35.0 x 12.3 x 3.5 mm +/-0.3mm
- Interface: USB2.0/ 1.1 compatible
- Supported operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Win XP, Win 2000, Mac 10.3.X above, Linux 2.6.X above
- Operation temperature: 0?C ~ 70?C
- Storage temperature: -40?C ~ 85?C
- Capacity: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
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As one of the UK largest turned parts companies, Tenable have over the years grown from strength to strength with the help of our valued customers. Continuous investments in the latest technology has seen our total machining capacity to exceed over 250 production machines.
Our goal is to remain at the forefront of the turned components industry. We can manufacture turned parts both high and low volume batches. The earlier we are involved in the design and sourcing process, the sooner your company can gain from our experience and benefit from our cost reduction strategies.
Tenable take the quality of machined components we manufacture with utmost importance and have therefore invested in a dedicated parts inspection facility, with full traceability, certificate of conformity and component specific quality plans as requested.
With 75 years experience in supplying basic and complex machined parts by the millions worldwide, we have the know-how and infrastructure needed to supply you with highly competitively priced quality parts every time! | <urn:uuid:f100ea77-3cff-48a1-9477-c5fc0789e7bb> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.tenable.co.uk/turned-components/ | 2020-09-19T21:53:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.954565 | 187 |
At the point when a financial specialist is hoping to put resources into modern properties available to be purchased then there are a couple of rules to take after while picking the correct property. Does the speculator need to purchase keeping in mind the end goal to lease it out once more? Renting modern properties is essential and straightforward. Opportunities are sufficiently simple to oversee, yet just mustn’t have any uncommon outlines that would restrict the occupant’s use of the property.
Rents are for the most part on a net lease premise and the occupants more often than not assume full liability for the installments that go out. The proprietor needs to ensure that their bookkeeping procedure is sound and solid so as not to have any unpaid lease charges which thus collect undesirable fines.
At the point when the property markets are solid, the benefits that can be accomplished from modern properties available to be purchased can be exceptionally lucrative to the vender. The proprietor needs to take extraordinary care in guaranteeing that a decent record is kept of good inhabitants with a decent reputation of rental installments and furthermore a decent and sound rent and in addition a tremendous area and all around looked after property.
Modern properties available to be purchased are pulled in by two sources, the speculator advertise and the proprietor occupiers. So if the one segment is offering slower than the other, there will at present be deals to be produced using the other.
Other key highlights that will help modern properties available to be purchased to offer snappier than most would incorporate highlights, for example, plentiful auto stopping for staff and clients to make access to the building simpler and more advantageous also open.
Alongside the stopping region for the clients and staff it is additionally prudent to position nourishment stacking and turning territories for trucks for your stacking and off-stacking purposes. Having very much arranged and situated stacking territories will guarantee that profitability isn’t backed off on the grounds that all stacking and offloading will run easily proficiently.
On the subject of trucks, it is likewise essential to have liberal distribution center stature and passage focuses for trucks and capacity. This guarantees the merchandise are off-stacked as near the distribution center stockpiling region as could be expected under the circumstances, again not detracting from efficiency and taking into account fast and smooth activities.
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Propositions components assume a noteworthy part in the brisk transfer of mechanical properties available to be purchased. Regardless of whether you are a land operator, a property financial specialist, or a business requiring a working to involve, you can begin with these essential instructive proposals and add your own particular exceptional prerequisites to make the profile of a decent mechanical property in your general vicinity. | <urn:uuid:e0aaa39a-73b3-47ee-9e7a-6741ac8754d1> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.zerosew.gq/2019/12 | 2020-09-19T21:43:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.935778 | 566 |
Have you got some plans in place for Easter this year? Maybe you have. It’s a busy time for travel and holiday making and also the last of the warmer weather. Central Victoria is a great place to visit and there’s lots to see and do in Bendigo. So, if you are planning a visit, then join us on Good Friday at 9:30am and Easter Sunday at 10:30am to hear again the ‘old, old story’ that is ‘ever new’ of Jesus the Lamb of God, crucified in our place and raised from the dead for our salvation. Morning tea follows both services. All very welcome. | <urn:uuid:23ec30e1-4c66-40e3-a228-904bd4c0e140> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://bendigopc.org.au/2018/03/easter-services-2018/ | 2020-09-19T22:25:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.948963 | 138 |
All Nissan Shift Knobs are designed to replace the oem shift knob. Thread pattern: 10x1.25mm.
Heavy-weight shift knobs allow for smooth and effortless shifting. Each knob is CNC machined, properly cleaned, and powdercoated.
Shift patterns and logos are permanently marked using a laser engraver.
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Sphere: 450 grams
Lightbulb: 500 grams
Short Teardrop: 450 grams
Tall Teardrop: 650 grams
Piston: 475 grams
Sledge: 1000 grams
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93' 240SX SE Super HICAS
Installed an absolutely GORGEOUS Candy Bronze Weighted shiftknob with black marble shift boot on top of a B&M performance short shifter. The weight is perfect in hand and provides a great shifting feel fully complementing the B&M and the 240's interior. The shift boot black pigment could be much darker but who cares, it's a shift boot and still looks great. The only reason for 4 stars is Covid (Int'l order, staffing, shipping, etc...). Although the order took almost 3 months to finalize (Order placed 3-Jun-20, received 27-Aug-20) it was worth the wait, incredible product! Thx Billetworkz! | <urn:uuid:1c5c26f3-2c84-40f0-8cc0-e4ea058e4a73> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://billetworkz.com/products/candy-bronze-weighted-blank-nissan | 2020-09-19T21:28:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.831591 | 281 |
Dreaming of what it would feel like to have 20/20 vision is one of the biggest dreams a person who wears glasses and contacts can have. They might fantasize about breaking their glasses on purpose, or tossing their contacts.
The question is, will it be easy for them to discover your LASIK practice to fulfill their perfect vision fantasies? This is why eye care marketing is so valuable – when people are searching for nearby LASIK surgeons, you want to be at the top of the results.
If you’re looking to connect with patients longing to be glasses- or contacts-free, there are many LASIK and eye care marketing strategies that can help, whether your practice is new to the internet or has an established online presence. Here are five ways to start crushing your online marketing:
1. List Yourself Online
The bigger the reach you have online, the more potential you have to drive traffic to your site and in turn, your practice. These days, patients search for nearby services online and trust internet directories as reliable sources. Consider joining these free directories typically joined by LASIK practices:
- Google My Business
A key aspect of listing yourself online is ensuring that you have each profile completely filled out with accurate information. Not only does this improve your SEO chances, but it also gives potential patients a clear picture of what to expect when they visit your office.
2. Ask for Reviews
Reviews and ratings are imperative for any business to succeed. For most people, positive reviews are a huge influence when choosing services.
If you aren’t sure what sort of reviews you have online, find out! Most of us post reviews online to complain about a bad experience or excellent service, so think about incentivizing former and current patients to share positive reviews. For example, you can offer special coupons or have a giveaway for patients that leave a review.
3. Start a Blog
You might be thinking, “Anyone can have a blog,” and you’re right. Blogging is simple to begin and free to all. The difference is, your business blog can provide expert information to potential patients.
With a blog, you can provide prospective LASIK patients with the exact information they need, at the exact moment they need it. Blogging can also enhance your reach on search engines, and draw traffic to your site.
4. Get with Social Media
If you think social media is merely a space for teens and millennials, you’re mistaken. Social media has become a crucial and necessary piece of any digital marketing strategy. You can leverage social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote and grow your business – for free!
With social media marketing, you can quickly reach a large number of people and share promotional opportunities. What’s more, you can engage and delight patients with posts, replies, and “likes”.
5. Shake Up Your Marketing Strategy
This is one of the most important strategic decisions you can make for your practice. Do NOT put all of your marketing dollars into one method of marketing! Most LASIK strategies focus on the concept that LASIK surgery is eyeglass free. While this isn’t an unacceptable technique, you should note that patients today are self-educating and understand the realities of failed surgery, and ‘hidden’ information can leave most prospective patients with a bad taste in their mouth.
To get the most value for your eye care marketing, you need to pull from each of the above strategies and create a hybrid approach that works best for your practice. Blending all of the strategies together will provide your practice with the greatest ROI. The best value? A blended approach helps the right patients find your practice online. | <urn:uuid:114a5209-f729-4ec0-83e9-35170973493d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://blog.headsupresults.com/lasik-and-eye-care-marketing-marketing-your-practice-online | 2020-09-19T22:09:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.933756 | 771 |
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12 Ways To Get Over Your Jealousy Of Other People's Success
In fact, most of us can quickly recognize the importance of learning how to stop being jealous. It is a constant battle that wars against our heart and soul. It offers no positive contribution to our lives. Yet, it remains. It is time to break free. Certainly, each of us desire to live in freedom from jealousy and envy.
Wearing green may be a fashion staple for spring, but seeing green isn't quite the statement we want to make. When it comes to our emotions, jealousy is far less becoming -- no matter what season it is. While a little envy is probably harmless who doesn't want the quick wit of Mindy Kaling or the toned arms of Jillian Michaels?
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Jealousy: Its Root Cause and How It Is Different From Envy
Last Updated on March 13, Jealousy is a poison whose toxicity affects the individual experiencing it.
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It should not come as a surprise that as fact checkers go, Snopes should be the first out the door. Any similarities between their checking and the truth is purely accidental and is avoided as much as humanly possible. In the following case, the lead fact checker is Kim LaCapria, a name that should be familiar to anyone who follows my writing. She is a failed liberal blogger, who even liberals couldn’t stand.
Aiding her was Snopes co-founder David Mikkelson who stands accused of embezzling money from Snopes to pay for prostitutes. I guess screwing with the truth was not enough for him. During last year’s Democratic national Convention, Snopes outright lied about democrats not having any flags on day one for which they caught a lot of grief. Fact distorter Dan Evon posted a picture of flags, calling the accusation as false. That picture was actually from Day Two.
In the most recent subterfuge issued by Snopes concerned members of Congress who did not stand or clap for Carryn Owens, widow of Navy Seal Ryan Owens. As proof they showed a picture of when she was first introduced. It shows Muslim Brotherhood backer Keith Ellison and former DC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz standing, but she received another standing ovation after Donald Trump praised her and her husband. Both Ellison and Schultz remained in their seats and refused to clap.
Snopes, which is staffed with a solid lineup of leftists, used the fact that Ellison and Wasserman Schultz stood and clapped during the first standing ovation as reason to declare it “false” that they remained seated during the second standing ovation, which they clearly did. (As John Sexton at HotAir points out, Snopes significantly revised their “fact-check” without any sort of editor’s note, contrary to journalistic standards.) | <urn:uuid:ded842bc-8d72-45fa-8c22-8a6a0a424d1f> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://dailyheadlines.net/snopes-fact-checkers-strike-again-enters-false-information/ | 2020-09-19T21:13:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.975249 | 383 |
It might have been the night’s most predictable result, but Leonardo DiCaprio’s Best Actor win for his role in The Revenant still felt like Oscar doing right by a guy nominated five times before, first for What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? back in 1993, when he was 19. Fox’s campaign for The Revenant focused heavily on how much DiCaprio suffered for his art – all crawling around in the dirt, chewing on raw bison liver and braving sub-zero temperatures. He beat out four actors whose films, at least, featured plenty of indoor shooting: Bryan Cranston for Trumbo, Matt Damon for The Martian, Michael Fassbender for Steve Jobs and last year’s winner Eddie Redmayne for The Danish Girl.
But for all the surety of his win this season – DiCaprio had picked up every major acting prize on his route to the Dolby Theatre – the 41-year-old actor still was visibly relieved when the envelope was opened. “The Revenant was the product of an unbelievable cast and crew,” he said in his speech. “First off to my brother in this endeavor, Mr. Tom Hardy. Tom, your fierce talent onscreen can only be surpassed by your friendship offscreen. To Mr. Alejandro Inarritu, as the history of cinema unfolds, you have forged your way into history these past two years. What an unbelievable talent you are. Thank you to you and Chivo [cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki] for creating a transcendent cinematic experience for all of us. ”
DiCaprio thanked Fox and New Regency and called out Arnon Milchan before thanking people “from the very onset” of his career, including Michael Caton-Jones, who cast him in This Boy’s Life, his regular collaborator Martin Scorsese and Rick Yorn. “And to my parents: None of this would be possible without you.” In fact, DiCaprio revealed on the red carpet earlier that he’d brought his mom with him tonight. In Mike Fleming Jr’s interview with the Oscar winner published this month, he revealed she would drive 45 minutes each way, twice a day, just to take DiCaprio to a better school.
He finished his speech with a climate-change plea. “Making The Revenant was about man’s relationship to the natural world, a world that we collectively felt in 2015 as the hottest year in recorded history,” he said. “Our production needed to move to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to find snow. Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating. We need to support leaders around the world who do not speak for the big polluters or the big corporations, but who speak for all of humanity, for the indigenous people of the world, for the billions and billions of underprivileged people who will be most affected by this, for our children’s children, and for those people out there whose voices have been drowned out by the politics of greed. I thank you all for this amazing award tonight. Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted.”
The Revenant follows DiCaprio’s Hugh Glass, a fur trapper abandoned by his colleagues after he’s savagely attacked by a bear. Left for dead and double-crossed, Glass crawls his way to safety, dodging Native American warriors and fixing to take his revenge on Hardy’s John Fitzgerald, who murdered his son and conspired to take his share.
Backstage, DiCaprio continued the climate-change thread by relating it to the upcoming presidential election. “If you don’t believe in climate change, you don’t believe in modern science or truth and you’ll be on the wrong side of this issue,” he said. “We need to vote for leaders who recognize the truth and will do something about it.”
He reflected on the support he’d received on his road to the Oscars, in response to a question that mentioned the public White House petition that called for President Obama to step in and give him the award. “It all feels incredibly surreal,” he said. “It’s surreal because you can’t reach out and physically meet everybody. You hear it on the Internet and from other people, and the truth is we always strive for the best in what we do, but this year I’ve been overwhelmed with such support by so many fans and so many people in the industry. It’s shocking actually and what can I say except I’m very grateful.”
He came backstage with his director, who also won tonight, and thanked three-time winner Lubezki. “It’s incredible that two outsiders like Chivo and Alejandro stuck to their beliefs and here we have two- and three-time winners. These guys represent everything the industry should be.” | <urn:uuid:ae9d54fd-e2e0-49af-8b46-f705a2a96236> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://deadline.com/print-article/1201710537/?KeepThis=1&TB_iframe=1&height=500&width=750 | 2020-09-19T23:37:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.970564 | 1,079 |
Navy Preps its New USS Ford Carrier for Massive, High-Speed Attacks
Warrior Video Above: Navy Capt. Describes How The USS Ford Can Launch Massive, High-Speed Air Attacks
By Kris Osborn - Warrior Maven
(Washington, D.C.) Navy weapons developers say the service’s emerging Ford-class carriers are engineered for the purpose of enabling a high volume of high-speed, overwhelming air attacks in rapid succession, as compared to today’s Nimitz-class carriers ….all due to new technologies and the design configuration of the platforms.
The Ford carriers, now on the cusp of entering operational service, are built with a larger deck space to enable a higher sortie rate for attack missions. In addition, there are other technologies built into the Ford class that create the opportunity to quickly rearm and refuel fighters, rapidly sending them back into the air for further attack missions, Capt. Ron Rutan, CVN 78 (USS Ford) Program Manager, said in January at the 32nd annual Surface Navy Association symposium, Arlington, Va.
“On Nimitz-class carriers, if you have a bunch of aircraft on the deck edge, you have to bring fuel lines to those aircraft and the other aircraft cannot transit. It creates a lot of logistical problems,” Rutan explained.
Ford class carriers however, as explained by Rutan, are built such that multiple planes can be rearmed, refueled and sent back to war --- much faster.
“On Ford, the weapons elevator brings the weapons right up. The fueling stations are in the deck. The refueling and the adding of munitions are all done at once, creating quick maneuvering,” Rutan said.
Rutan also added that the Ford is better equipped when it comes to conducting high speed turns in rough seas, such as Sea State 5. (Rough Seas, 9ft waves, many whitecaps and some spray)
“On Nimitz class when we go to full speed and stop, and come all back, the whole ship is shaking. On this ship (Ford), it did not happen. On this ship (Ford) when we were all back, there were some vibrations but it was nothing like what happened on the Nimitz,” he said.
The innovations for the Ford class, which have been in development for many years now, represent elements of the Navy’s broader strategy to massively increase offensive and defensive war systems for its aircraft carriers. Not only do the new systems on Ford enable a much faster attack op-tempo from fighter jets, but they also include the planned interceptor missiles and the introduction of new platforms such as the F-35C and MQ-25 Stingray - a first of its kind carrier-launched refueling drone. The F-35C, naturally, will bring a new array of attack options for the Carrier Air Wing, including a new measure of aerial Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance (ISR). Drawing upon new sensor and targeting technology, the aerial attack range will be significantly changed, and stealth technology will enable air attack to operate in higher threat environments, such as areas containing advanced air-defenses. The arrival of the F-35C is, by all estimations, expected to change the paradigm for carrier-air attack.
These enhancements built into the Ford-class are intended to work alongside and benefit from the emergence of the MQ-25 Stingray refueler, a platform which brings the promise of potentially doubling the attack radius for carrier-launched fighters. An ability to refuel while in flight massively extends a carrier's attempt to further project power while remaining at safer stand-off distances. If the combat radius of an F-18 or F-35, on one fuel tank, reaches 300 to 400 miles or so, the aircraft will have to turn around at a certain distance from its carrier. However, if an attack platform can double that range, it can naturally travel much farther, enabling much more “dwell time” when it comes to attacks and provide the option to strike targets farther inland or from greater distances.
Therefore, it goes without saying that streamlining the acquisition and integration of these systems aligns with an aggressive Navy push to make carriers more combat capable. This strategy appears to have a few possible dimensions. While carriers typically operate in Carrier Strike Groups surrounded by cruisers, destroyers and other warships able to provide protection, a fast-changing threat environment is expected to create the need for more dispersed, or disaggregated operations. In short, carriers will need greater attack and defensive technology themselves. For this reason, the service is not only looking to streamline and accelerate the arrival of the F-35C and drone tanker, but also bring new weapons such as lasers, guns, electronic warfare and new interceptor-defense systems.
“It’s not just Hollywood, although I have never been in the President’s office when a crisis happens and the President says ‘where are the carriers?’ …. But I”m sure that is the first thing that comes to mind when issues happen or a crisis comes up. When that question is asked and the carriers start moving… the opportunity for diplomacy is here, because they know - who ever they are - that we bring to the fight an overpowering effort” Rutan said.
Osborn previously served at the Pentagon as a Highly Qualified Expert with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics& Technology. Osborn has also worked as an anchor and on-air military specialist at national TV networks. He has appeared as a guest military expert on Fox News, MSNBC, The Military Channel and The History Channel. He also has a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature from Columbia University. | <urn:uuid:8d58722d-2f9a-41f9-b12c-a3b3e347110d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://defensemaven.io/warriormaven/air/navy-preps-its-new-uss-ford-carrier-for-massive-high-speed-attacks-2b4KvDB-vEW547ZF-Tv13A | 2020-09-19T22:55:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.948781 | 1,190 |
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David Samson, the former New Jersey attorney general and head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, pleaded guilty Thursday to bribery for pressuring United Airlines to operate a non-stop flight from Newark to South Carolina for his personal convenience.
United flew between Newark Liberty International Airport and Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina only because Samson wanted to travel to his house there.
The airline entered into a non-prosecution agreement (pdf) with the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office requiring it to cooperate, to reform its compliance program, and to pay a $2.25 million penalty.
The DOJ also charged Jamie Fox, a consultant and lobbyist for United Continental Holdings Inc., the Chicago-based parent company of United Airlines Inc., in a separate criminal complaint with conspiring to commit bribery.
Samson, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, served as New Jersey attorney general from 2002 to 2003.
He was a founder and chairman of the influential law firm Wolff & Samson based in West Orange, New Jersey.
Samson’s close friend, Governor Chris Christie, appointed him to chair the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2011.
Samson resigned from his Port Authority post in 2014 after a political scandal involving lane closures of the George Washington Bridge
He left Wolff & Samson in 2015. The firm rebranded itself as Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi. It has about 130 lawyers, according to its website.
Samson pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Newark. He was charged with one count of bribery.
Fox, 61, of Lambertville, New Jersey, was charged separately with conspiring with Samson to commit bribery. He served as the commissioner of the N.J. Department of Transportation from September 2014 to October 2015.
The Port Authority operates Newark Airport, one of United’s biggest hubs.
After Samson became chair of the Port Authority in 2011, he asked United to reinstate the Newark/Columbia route. United declined because the route wouldn’t be profitable
Samson (and Fox on Samson’s behalf) threatened to abrogate a hangar agreement between United and the Port Authority unless the route was reinstated.
Samson wrote Fox [in late 2011] that he was “reviewing current Board agenda items of interest.” Referring to the hangar agreement, Fox suggested to Samson that “[m]aybe it needs further review!!!!!,” to which Samson responded “[y]es, it’s already off this month’s agenda: I hate myself.” Following through on this exchange with Fox, Samson caused the hangar agreement to be removed from the Port Authority Board’s agenda.
United then started flights from Newark Airport to Columbia Airport on Thursdays and Mondays.
Samson used the Newark/Columbia route 27 times between October 2012 and January 2014.
Samson and others referred to the Newark/Columbia route as the “Chairman’s Flight” and Fox referred to it as “Samson Air.”
Samson faced up to 10 years in prison. Under his plea agreement (pdf), the DOJ won’t ask for a prison sentence of more than 24 months. Judge Jose Linares set sentencing for October 20.
Fox faces up to five years in prison.
United agreed in the NPA to cooperate with the DOJ, to report periodically for two years about its compliance efforts, and to “continue to implement an enhanced compliance program designed to prevent and detect bribery and corruption violations.”
“If United abides by the terms of the agreement, the Office has agreed not to prosecute United for its conduct relating to the Newark/Columbia route,” the DOJ said.
The DOJ said United got credit for disclosing all non-privileged information about its employees and agents related to the Newark/Columbia route, conducting an internal investigation, making its employees available for interviews, producing documents and other materials, and making multiple presentations to the DOJ.
United also undertook “early and extensive remediation.” It improved its Ethics and Compliance Office, enhanced its global code of conduct and anti-bribery / anti-corruption policies, conducted extensive training, and fired employees involved in the decision about the Newark/Columbia route.
United also developed a third-party due diligence process and compliance audit, the DOJ said.
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Across western North America, Mimulus guttatus exists as many local populations adapted to site-specific challenges including salt spray, temperature, water availability, and soil chemistry. Gene flow between locally adapted populations will effect genetic diversity in both local demes and across the larger meta-population. A single population of annual M. guttatus from Iron Mountain, Oregon (IM) has been extensively studied and we here building off this research by analyzing whole genome sequences from 34 inbred lines from IM in conjunction with sequences from 22 Mimulus individuals from across the geographic range. Three striking features of these data address hypotheses about migration and selection in a locally adapted population. First, we find very high intra-population polymorphism (synonymous π = 0.033). Variation outside genes may be even higher, but is difficult to estimate because excessive divergence affects read mapping. Second, IM exhibits a significantly positive genome-wide average for Tajima’s D. This indicates allele frequencies are typically more intermediate than expected from neutrality, opposite the pattern observed in other species. Third, IM exhibits a distinctive haplotype structure. There is a genome-wide excess of positive associations between minor alleles; consistent with an important effect of gene flow from nearby Mimulus populations. The combination of multiple data types, including a novel, tree-based analytic method and estimates for structural polymorphism (inversions) from previous genetic mapping studies, illustrates how the balance of strong local selection, limited dispersal, and meta-population dynamics manifests across the genome. | <urn:uuid:4e460a84-f881-4030-9df6-1de939356de1> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://haldanessieve.org/2015/11/16/whole-genome-sequencing-of-56-mimulus-individuals-illustrates-population-structure-and-local-selection/ | 2020-09-19T22:47:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.926424 | 307 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I have registered for the race?
Soon after registering, you will receive an email from the organisers confirming your entry and welcoming you on board. Runners’ packs with number, timing chip and full instructions will be posted to your entry address two weeks before the event. Please contact us if your address changes firstname.lastname@example.org.
Will there be official race photographs?
Official race photographs help you capture memories of the day. These will be made available to you for free thanks to Mick Hall Photos and you will be able to access them via this website after the event. By taking part in this event you agree to Ilkley Half Marathon using your image in future marketing.
Where and when must I display my race number?
Your number must be worn on the front of your vest and not covered in any way. It must be visible at all times during the race. Please also write your personal information on the back, including emergency contact details.
How does the chip timing system work?
You will be issued with a disposable electronic tag and fixing ties to record your time. This is to be attached to your shoe (full instructions come with the tag). There is no need to return your tag at the finish, but please remember: no chip, no time!
What is the route like?
Tarmac road, mildly undulating apart from a short, steep hill at around two miles and another one at about 11 miles.
Has the route been officially measured?
Yes! You can view our course measurement certificate here.
I need accommodation, where could I stay?
There are a limited number of hotels and other accommodation in Ilkley, so we advise booking early. You can check availability here.
A wider selection of accommodation is available in Leeds, which is a 30 minute train ride away, with the first train from Leeds arriving in Ilkley in time for the start of the race. You can see Leeds accommodation availability here.
Is there a race time limit?
The time limit for the Ilkley Half Marathon is four hours. This means the finish line will be closed at 2.30pm and roads around the course will reopen to traffic according to this pace.
As some of the route follows roads without adequate pavement provision, it would be unsafe to continue once the course is reopened to traffic.
Therefore, if you think that you are likely to take longer than four hours please consider other events that may be better suited to you.
How do I enter the race?
Places for the 2020 Ilkley Half Marathon will go on sale soon. Keep an eye on the website and social media for updates.
How much does it cost to enter?
Although you can’t put a price on that feeling you get when you’ve just completed a half marathon, we’ve compared our costs against a range of similarly-sized running events across the country and think we offer great value for money.
Race entry cost depends on whether you are a member of UK Athletics Affiliated running club:
£28.00 – Member of UK Athletics Affiliated Running Club
£30.00 – Not a member of a UK Athletics Affiliated Running Club
Every single penny of our profit goes to charity. We hope to be able to give away over £45k to worthy individuals and organisations.
How old do you have to be to enter/compete?
Runners must be 17 years old (or older) on race day – 12th July 2020 (to comply with our race licence).
Can I transfer my race number to someone else or defer my entry?
The deadline for transferring is 28th June 2020 and can be made through the website. Deferrals will not be permitted.
Please note that anyone found to be running under another person’s name will be disqualified from the event and their details passed to UK Athletics.
What time does the race start?
The race starts at 1030am.
Please arrive from 830am to allow plenty of time to warm up and get into position before the race begins.
Where does the race start and finish?
The Ilkley Half Marathon 2020 starts and finishes at West Holmes Fields, Middleton Avenue, Ilkley, LS29 0AD. The Event Village can also be found at this address. The full course can be found here.
Can I run the route before the day?
As tempting as it is to run the route as part of your training, we don’t recommend having a go when there’s traffic. Wait for the day and enjoy it for the first time with the other runners.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking will be available from 7am on race day, however, we recommend using public transport. The start time of the race has been designed to allow runners to arrive into Ilkley on the first train of the day, and be in time for the start.
The race car park will be on East Holmes field, as shown in the map below. Parking will be free of charge, but we’d really appreciate a donation – we’re suggesting £3 per vehicle, all of which will go directly to charity.
Is there a secure baggage area?
Yes. You will note that on your race bib there is a tear off strip. Please remove this strip and add to any baggage you wish to leave in the bagging area, found in the Event Village. You will need to make sure you still have your race number when you return to collect items.
Please note that the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to your property.
Can I wear headphones?
Yes, you can wear headphones for almost all of the race, but there are two sections where they are not allowed. Anyone seen wearing earphones in these sections may be disqualified from the race. The map below shows you where headphones are not allowed.
Where can spectators watch me run?
Spectators are welcome to watch at any point around the course, providing it is safe to do so. We know that it is nice to see loved ones cross the finish line, and therefore the Event Village is highly recommended, with entertainment, food, drink and other facilities provided.
Ilkley town centre offers a good place to see the runners passing twice, outside the Crescent Hotel and then along The Grove, with local landmarks in the background.
There are several cafes in Ben Rhydding, where your support will be welcomed, helping runners up the steepest part of the course!
The public houses of Addingham are on the race route and will likely be open for refreshments.
Wherever you do watch those participating please take into consideration local residents and make sure you give all the runners a clap or cheer as they pass, it makes a massive difference.
Can I run with my dog?
Runners are not permitted to run with dogs, apart from registered assistance dogs. If you would like to run with an assistance dog please email us on email@example.com to let us know.
Is there any medical support?
Although the organisers accept no responsibility for any injury, a full medical team from St. John’s Ambulance will be in attendance.
If you need assistance just contact a marshal and they will arrange for help.
How many water points are there on the route?
There are four water points on the Ilkley Half Marathon route, plus more water available at the race finish.
The locations will be shown on the route map soon.
What charities will benefit from the race?
Each year Ilkley & District Round Table (the race organiser) identifies worthy individuals, causes and charities that will benefit from its fundraising events.
Please see the charities page.
Who organises the race?
The Ilkley Half Marathon is organised by the Ilkley & District Round Table. Find out more here.
Are there any prizes?
There are prizes and trophies for the following categories:
1st/2nd/3rd in Senior Male and Female, Veteran (40 or over) Male and Female.
There will also be prizes and trophies for other age categories.
Will there be prizes for teams?
Yes! The Olicana Trophy will be awarded to male and female teams made up of the top three runners’ cumulative placings, by gender. No need for a separate entry, all UK Athletics affiliated clubs will automatically be considered. You don’t need to do anything – we’ll track you and your team and present the award on the day.
Are there any official photographs?
We have invited Mick Hall Photos to be the official photographer of the Ilkley Half Marathon.
When and where can I get the results?
The Ilkley Half Marathon will be using electronic chips to provide accurate timing. Times will be sent to runners via SMS shortly after crossing the finish line and print outs will be available in the event village.
The full results will be published on our website soon after the finish on race day and by our timing partners.
Under UK Athletics rules, the positions are established solely on ‘gun time’. This is the time from the start gun to crossing the finish line. We also publish chip time. This is the time from you crossing the start line to crossing the finish line, and accurately reflect the time it has taken you to complete the course.
Where is the prize presentation?
This will take place in the Event Village when the main bulk of runners have completed the race.
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Spanish electronics manufacturer P4Q has increased its production throughput by deploying a smart, adaptable robot on its factory floor.
Sawyer from Rethink Robotics is being used by P4Q at its factory in Alonsotegi, south west of Bilbao, to test printed circuit boards, resulting in better quality and improved overall production output by 25 percent.
The high costs and safety concerns associated with traditional caged robots had previously deterred P4Q from automating more of its factor for many years, but so-called ‘collaborative robot’ Sawyer offered a lower cost, safer and more adaptable alternative. After purchasing the ‘cobot’ from Rethink, PQ4 claims it was able to deploy it “in just a few hours.”
“Automating critical tasks in our production process has long been a priority, but we struggled to do it affordably,” said Alejandro Caballero, operations manager at P4Q Electronics. Sawyer, he added, has given the organization “competitive advantage beyond what we expected.”
Read more: IIoT and the rise of the cobots
Sawyer’s growing ‘To Do’ list
P4Q’s portfolio of products includes train control and power systems, solar tracking controllers, LED applications for the automotive industry and controllers for wind turbines, among others.
Now, the company says it’s considering using the robot for additional tasks, including inspecting parts, taking photos for quality insurance, picking and placing, and line loading and unloading.
It’s also hiring additional staff, with the specific remit of finding new uses for collaborative robots in the company’s manufacturing operations.
Hot competition for cobots
Competition in the global market for collaborative robots is hotting up, according to a report released this week by Transparency Market Research. Analysts there reckon that, in 2015, it was worth $10.3 billion, but is set to rise to $95 billion by 2024.
A key driver of this growth, they say, is the ability of collaborative robots to work safely alongside human colleagues.
Based on application, the global collaborative robots market can be segmented into assembly welding, machine tending, material handling, quality testing, and packaging, among others. Among these, the segment of material handling is expected to dominate the global market for collaborative robots over the years ahead with a share of around 24 percent occupied over the forecast period.
While the best known players here currently are Rethink Robotics and Universal Robots, TMR’s analysts say that vendors such as Robert Bosch, Kawasaki, Heavy Industries, Kuka and ABB, more traditionally associated with larger, older generation robots, are all likely to launch new products over the coming years. | <urn:uuid:9e428442-f0ac-4975-a1cc-299f60de6c12> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://internetofbusiness.com/pq4-gets-helping-hand-factory-floor-sawyer/ | 2020-09-19T22:27:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.951329 | 585 |
As a perfectionist, I know that often times it is hard to start something new. When you just start out with something, you won’t be great or even good at it. That can be hard to accept if you are a perfectionist and it’s easy to quit and move onto something new, hoping it will be different. Overcoming perfectionism can be hard. Yoga was the first thing that helped me break through the perfectionist tendencies and accept that perfection is not the goal.
Overcoming Perfectionism with Yoga
1. Yoga is a journey. There is no end goal for me to try to get to. Do I want to improve in my yoga? Yes. But, even if I wanted to reach perfection in yoga, it doesn’t exist. There is no perfect yogi. This has really helped me to slow down and enjoy the journey.
2. Yoga takes time. It’s not something that can be rushed. You need to put in the time and dedication if you want to improve. It’s impossible to be an expert without the time and dedication. And because it’s impossible to be an expert in the beginning, I can let go of the urge to be perfect.
3. When you get involved in a yoga community, you surround yourself with kind and accepting people. It’s easy to get caught up with perfection when you feel that everyone around you is judging. In the yoga world, you are surrounded with acceptance. There is an understanding in this community that everyone is at their own place with yoga. There isn’t the pressure to “one-up” others. You are accepted for where you are at.
4. It forces me to take “me time.” It is the time of the day that I focus only on me. As a perfectionist, it can be easy to spend your whole day helping others around you. Yoga is a time for me. Period.
5. Two words: stress management. I don’t know about you, but I feel like my perfectionism and stress go hand in hand. This is threefold; before, during, and after my practice, yoga acts as my stress management.
Yoga for Stress Management
Before yoga, I look forward to it. In stressful moments of my day, I can remind myself that in a few hours I will have only my practice to focus on.
During yoga, I learn to stay calm while under stress. While I was showing my husband some of the new poses I had learned, he said, “Cool, but why would you do that if you didn’t need to? Isn’t is uncomfortable?” I explained to him that a big part of yoga is breathing and staying calm even when you are put into an uncomfortable position. That really resonated with him. Ever since then I feel like he is more interested in practicing yoga himself. Practicing staying calm in an uncomfortable situation is something that I really benefit from. It has helped me on and off the mat.
After yoga, I feel amazing. Both my body and mind feel great after yoga. I am more relaxed and have more energy. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s true!
6. Yoga is humbling. In class, there will be poses that you can do decently. Then your instructor will have you switch to something that doesn’t come nearly as easy. It can be disappointing. It’s good for me to feel this disappointment. During these times, I can focus on being content with where I am at.
I would highly recommend starting a regular yoga practice if you are a perfectionist like me. If you are interested in doing yoga more regularly, you can read about my journey to a daily practice. | <urn:uuid:c8bf46fa-6f66-40d3-9b0c-24c9a2559cb8> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://journeysofyoga.com/why-yoga-is-good-for-perfectionism/ | 2020-09-19T20:55:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.973867 | 791 |
A Better Approach to Buying Cryptocurrencies
In the modern era, investment is more important than ever before. The truth is that if you want to live well, it’s absolutely crucial that you find a good way to invest your money. It should be pointed out, of course, that it isn’t easy to create a good investment strategy. There are any number of options to evaluate, and no two are ever completely identical.
You may want to invest in stocks, but commodities can also be effective. At the end of the day, though, nothing is more effective than buying a cryptocurrency. These currencies are very safe, but they’re also easy to use. Before you can invest in cryptocurrencies, though, you will want to do your homework. Making a good decision will be much easier if you are generally knowledgeable. To get started, you should talk to Joff Paradise. By talking to a professional, you can learn about this incredible opportunity.
It’s worth stating that cryptocurrencies offer a very real opportunity. In the past few years, these currencies have steadily gained in popularity. In just the last twelve months, the value of cryptocurrencies has gone up seven hundred percent. This means that by investing now, you can earn a good return on your capital. As you may imagine, though, there is an incredible amount of debate about the future of these currencies.
Some people are optimistic, while others are skeptical. It’s well within the realm of possibility that cryptocurrencies will eventually take the place of standard currencies. Remember that these currencies are remarkably easy to use. If any of this is unclear to you, you will want to talk to Joff Paradise immediately.
There are many different benefits to using cryptocurrencies. Before you do anything else, you should consider convenience. This is where traditional currencies have a number of downsides. As you are no doubt aware, the vast majority of commerce takes place on the Internet. Every minute, hundreds of people buy new things on the Internet. If you are paying with a credit card, the process is very difficult. You need to physically have your card on you, and you will then need to enter the relevant information. Fortunately, there is a solution. By investing in cryptocurrencies, you can get the help that you will need to purchase things online. Once that is out of the way, think about security. A good cryptocurrency will keep you entirely anonymous. This will reduce the chances that you will suffer from fraud. The first step in this process is to look at the work of Joff Paradise. Once you know what to expect, you will be ready to invest in cryptocurrencies. | <urn:uuid:c22b4971-6009-40fe-8cde-d8f475f16368> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://lifehealthhomemadecrafts.com/5-takeaways-that-i-learned-about-currency/ | 2020-09-19T20:57:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.959222 | 537 |
August 6, 2014 § 1 Comment
Alternately spelled “Ava”, the Latin form of “Eve”, from Hebrew, meaning “breath” or “life”. Sometimes used as a diminutive of “Evangeline”, “Evelyn”, etc.
VARIATIONS and NICKNAMES:
Ava, Chava, Chavah, Eabha, Efa, Eve, Eveline, Evelyn, Evie, Evita, Evvie, Evvy, Hava, Havva, Hawa, Yeva, etc.
REFERENCES IN LITERATURE:
– Eva, a young guest of Mrs. Warburton’s, rather inclined to be helpful, in “Pansies” from A Garland for Girls, by Louisa May Alcott, 1887.
– Eva Nelson, a kind, thoughtful girl, who wants to do good in the world but doesn’t know how, in “A Little Boarding-School Samaritan”, from Nora Perry’s A Flock of Girls and Boys (1895).
– Eva Randal, an older girl who Anna Winslow emulates by reading to the working-class girls at the Union in “May Flowers”, from A Garland for Girls.
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Bespoke tailored clothes are custom measured, hand made from the finest materials and fit to perfection. They have been in business of providing Custom Bespoke suits for the last 50 years. As a bespoke tailors, they bring the finest traditions of London’s Savile Row to Raleigh, NC. Unlike other tailoring methods, Bespoke-tailored clothes are custom measured, hand-made from the finest materials and fit to perfection. Each garment is an original. Our customers have learned that craftsmanship, classic clothing and true quality are timeless. | <urn:uuid:d366277c-4fb1-47fe-8e15-7f657031197f> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://made-to-measure-suits.bgfashion.net/tags/Bespoke-tailored | 2020-09-19T21:05:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.93911 | 114 |
Part 1. Exercising Your Body and Your Mind
Written by Mary Free, Extension Master Gardener
Spring is a season of hope and renewal and yet we find ourselves battling together, in isolation, an unseen enemy–novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the United States, the details of mitigation strategies from “shelter-in-place” to “stay at home”1 to “hunker down” vary by jurisdiction. However, history indicates, and scientists and medical professionals agree, that physical (aka “social”) distancing–keeping a distance of six feet from people who are not part of your household–can help reduce the severity and spread of this new virus. Staying home, though, does not necessarily mean staying indoors and physically distancing ourselves from one another does not mean distancing ourselves from nature.
In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) encourages “your child to play outdoors—it’s great for physical and mental health.”2 That is good advice for adults as well. Spending time in nature provides numerous health benefits3 from decreasing our risk of chronic diseases through exercise to boosting our immune system through exposure to vitamin D (from sunlight) and phytoncides3 (from plants) to healing through relaxation.
On March 23, 2020, Arlington County closed its parks, fields, dog parks, and athletic courts to the public. Currently, the County’s paved multi-use and additional hiking trails and community gardens remain open with “strict social distancing.”4
The City of Alexandria has closed public play spaces, but as of now “unfenced parks, trails and fields remain open to the public” with the belief that “safe, socially distant opportunities for exercise are crucial for our community, to maintain both physical and mental health.”5
Since each locality has its own restrictions, you should keep up-to-date with your city or county website to see what public spaces remain open and what requirements are in place. Visit those open parks or trails close to your residence but avoid remote places as well as times and areas of high use. If a local park or trail is crowded, then choose the road less traveled. Exercise in the early morning or evening. Take a stroll along the many tree-lined streets to enjoy gardens abloom in your own neighborhood that you might have otherwise overlooked or explore your own backyard. Practice physical distancing and good hand hygiene. Most importantly, if you are sick, stay home.
Identifying Plants and Wildlife
As you look for new ways to entertain yourself or your children outdoors, learning more about your natural environment can be fun and educational. The Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia (MGNV) post a weekly Mystery Plant series (Tuesdays on Facebook: Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) and Bark Quiz (Sundays on Facebook). Take the mystery plant and bark quiz challenges and then see if you can find and identify these plants outdoors.
Capturing a flying insect with your camera may not yield the sharpest picture, but it might give you enough clues for identification. Can you identify this insect flying toward the flowering Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry) tree? In addition to the large green eyes and yellow “mustache” evident in this picture, it has a glossy, hairless abdomen.6 Photo © 2020 Mary Free
When you take a hike or a stroll (or work in a garden), bring a field guide with you or use one of the many apps available to try to identify plants and/or wildlife that you observe. These apps offer suggestions as to what the species might be from pictures that you take with your cell phone (or iPad). Some of our favorite free apps include: iNaturalist, LeafSnap, and Virginia Tech Tree ID. Or, visit websites like All About Birds, for bird information and identification, and BugGuide.net, a collection of insect photographs from all over the United States and Canada. If you cannot identify your insects, then add your pictures to the collection and have the naturalists identify them for you.
Having trouble finding insects to photograph? The Nature Conservancy offers some advice on their web page describing the City Nature Challenge. Mark the date–from April 24 through April 27–on your calendar and plan to participate. Due to COVID-19, the rules have been relaxed this year, and you are encouraged to explore nature wherever you safely can–even around your own home. On the designated days, use the iNaturalist app to record your observations of plants and wildlife and the locations in which you found them.
In nature, pollinators are abuzz gathering nectar and pollen and birds are busy building or tending their nests. Colors and scents from budding and blooming plants abound. So while people are scarce in social gathering places, take advantage of the solitude and commune with nature instead. Although there is nothing more brutal than the natural world, there also is nothing more beautiful.
Sometimes you don’t have to venture far to marvel at nature–from the comfort of my home I watched these mourning doves build their nest right outside of my dining room window in late February. Video © 2020 Mary Free
3. Ming Kuo, “How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway”, Frontiers in Psychology, 2015 Aug 25
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Years ago I used to really enjoy Halloween. I guess I still do, just in a different way now. I suppose the main reason I don’t enjoy All Hallow’s Eve like I used to is because of all the trick-or-treaters who have few if any manners. I would take the time to go to the store and spend my money on candy and I would give said candy out to the kids and only a handful of them would actually say, “Thank you”. Call me old-fashioned, but if someone gives you something, you’re supposed to express your gratitude for it.
These days I would rather lock the front door, keep the porch light off and enjoy watching some scary movies and eat the candy myself. I guess I’m just a grumpy old man these days.
I do plan on delivering candy to some of the young neighborhood kids we’ve known for a while, but the run-of-the-mill trick-or-treaters are out of luck this year. | <urn:uuid:1de7d956-e213-46da-82cf-e8e042ec44f1> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://parttimewarlord.com/2018/10/29/this-halloween/ | 2020-09-19T22:06:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.970197 | 219 |
Zero net Energy House
Colonial Solar House: Introduction
This 1929 colonial-style house is typical of the houses built in Urbana-Champaign in its time. It was built with no insulation in the walls and only a thin layer of insulation in the attic and between the floors. It was originally heated by burning coal, but later switched to natural gas. At the time it was built, there was little concern about the environmental consequences of burning fossil fuels, including the threat of climate change.
The residents of this house have lived in year-round comfort for many decades, thanks in large part to the burning of coal and natural gas for household heating, hot water, and clothes drying, in addition to electricity for running the air-conditioner and the many appliances of a modern home. But there is a dark side to this comfort: carbon dioxide, a waste product of fossil fuel burning. It is generated both at the house by burning natural gas and at the electric power plant by burning coal and/or natural gas. Carbon dioxide emissions are accumulating in the atmosphere and have the potential to alter the earth's climate drastically.
Is there another way to have the same comforts without burning fossil fuels? It's already known that a solar-powered house can be built in Central Illinois at a reasonable cost (as was accomplished with Equinox House). It is more challenging to retrofit an existing home to solar power at a reasonable cost.
Here is the strategy used to convert this 1929 home into a zero net energy house, dubbed Colonial Solar House:
- The energy source is solar: photovoltaic modules are used to produce electricity directly from sunlight.
- Geothermal heating and cooling is used; this is the most efficient way to heat and to cool a home with electricity.
- The need for heating and cooling is reduced by weatherization.
- The demand for electricity is reduced by using high-efficiency appliances.
Colonial Solar House is an all-electric house. No natural gas is used, because unlike sunlight, natural gas is not a renewable resource.
All four of the steps above are necessary to make Colonial Solar House a zero net energy home. Each step on its own has its merits, however, and may be of value to your own home.
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The USO 1941 Legacy Society
The USO 1941 Legacy Society recognizes those friends of the USO who make a gift through a will, trust or other estate plan to continue the USO's long tradition of connecting service members back to family, home and country. The generosity, dedication and patriotism of our 1941 Legacy Society members allows the USO to continue its mission. We deliver critical programs and services that promote a healthy, resilient, confident and prepared military as our dedicated service members continue to deploy far from their communities and family.
Among the benefits of membership include:
- Exclusive invitations to VIP events
- Exclusive invitations to USO educational and programmatic seminars
- Recognition on the USO's planned giving website
- Subscription to the USO eNewsletter
- Special USO Legacy Society pin
You can join the USO 1941 Legacy Society by completing the USO 1941 Legacy Society pledge form or mailing a copy of your estate planning paperwork to our address:
United Service Organizations, Inc.
Attn: Office of Planned Giving
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22201
Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance. | <urn:uuid:ff5ca7e7-eb3b-444d-abf5-3940e0255690> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://plannedgiving.uso.org/the-uso-1941-legacy-society?featured=true | 2020-09-19T22:31:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.932307 | 393 |
Wow. Yet another year has gone by. 2010 seems to have gone by far quicker than previous years – I can’t be much of a judge of time on this spinning ball we call Earth (seeing as I’ve only been on it for just over 17 years) but the speed at which this year has travelled at would make old Einstein giddy with joy.
This is my last year of being “beneath” a grade at school; from next year, I will be in my final year. This is going to place major implications on my blogging career (as you might’ve noticed from my devastating absence over the past few months whilst I was deep in preparation for this year’s final exams). I will be limiting my extra-writing in 2011 – and it will be completely cut-out as I approach the final stretch (probably around mid-2011…)
2010 has been an incredible year. From the 2010 World Cup, to my school tour to Europe (my first time travelling overseas on my own). I had a blast exploring the history and culture of such a remarkable continent over two weeks with some of the best friends one could ask for. Then there was Target, the short film that I made along with Imtyaz Rahim and Bryan Smith. It won the Technical Excellence award at our “Oscars” evening, so that was a great way to close that awesome chapter. There has also been some difficult decisions I’ve had to make this year, but I’m hoping that they will pay-off in the long run as I aim to continue focussing on the important stuff. (On the mention of “focus”, I highly recommend fellow blogger Leo Babauta’s new e-book, focus. It’s free and has some great info on how to keep a clear mind and be focussed.)
I’ve also had the privilege this year of being invited to write for Blogote, a technology blog based in Bangalore, India run by a passionate tech enthusiast and awesome guy, Sidharth. Rock on, dude! m/
So, December is here, and that can mean only one thing: free time! I plan to spend my summer break reading, writing, and having some well-needed down-time. Here’s my plans…
I’m an avid reader, and apart from some classics, here’s some of the leisure books I have lined-up:
- Your Flying Car Awaits by Paul Milo
- Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku
- The Truth of the Matter (Homelanders #3) by Andrew Klavan
- Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
- Casino Royale by Ian Fleming (hopefully – if I can track it down, that is…)
At the cinema:
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
- Tron: Legacy
- Spud – The Movie
- Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
- Inside Man (inspiration for a little something I’m working on… hint hint.)
- Pulp Fiction
- Inglourious Basterds
- Casino Royale
- Quantum of Solace
Probably more. I’ll see how my film tastes emerge as the holidays progress.
Amongst all this reading/viewing, I will indulge myself in excessive bouts of writing – something I love doing best. I am planning my novel in earnest, and Literature & Latte’s Scrivener, coupled with my good old Moleskine (because sometimes putting pen to real paper can ease the flow of the imagination, you know) are making this process all the more enjoyable.
I aim to blog often, too. I have already begun to post regularly to Blogote – look out for those posts being published soon. Of course, this blog – Life in Pixels – will be having its fair share of writing. I plan to blog about my adventures in writing this behemoth novel of mine, my thoughts on the books and films I’ll be consuming and of course, my opinions on Life, the Universe, and Everything.
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
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Too often we approach worship without anymore thought than is necessary. Sometimes I attend church with a “gotta be here” attitude. Looking around the sanctuary it is easy to see others with the same attitude. It’s like being on a train heading for a destination. The passengers neither drive or navigate so they find things to do to occupy time. Some are looking at their phones or reading while others simply stare out the window or nap. At the end of the trip everyone gets off the train and go about their lives. If it was a safe trip, nothing about the travel changes the passengers life. The same happens after Sunday service.
I encountered this passage while skimming through the Bible and it caused me to stop and take notice. These words written by Solomon could easily apply to many of us today.
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God. 2 Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.
3 Too much activity gives you restless dreams; too many words make you a fool.
4 When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. 5 It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it. 6 Don’t let your mouth make you sin. And don’t defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and he might wipe out everything you have achieved.
7 Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.
The straight talk is to approach God with reverence. Entering into the house of God is to enter His presence. This should be done with great respect. It is easy to make church service about something to check off a to do list. What would church look like if we entered expecting to encounter God?
Verse 2 reminds us that God is in heaven and we are on earth. It is exciting to realize that by approaching God in a proper way we have the opportunity to see things from His perspective. Think about that! By entering God’s presence we can see our “giant” problems as the insignificant issues they really are. In addition to that we have the ability to view others from a place of love. From such a profound vantage point our lives would have to change!
It is a common human issue to fill our lives with business. All our daily fret and worry only interrupts our sleep at night and causes dreams that rob us of rest. That could be the reason some can’t stay awake through a sermon.
Have you ever made a promise to God without following through? Many have promised to go to church or start tithing or read their Bible if God would only help them. It is much better to not make a promise to God than to break a promise made. Verse 7 states plainly ‘Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.’ Fearing God is not about hiding and cowering from Him rather it is about having extreme respect and reverence for the Lord.
A practical tip is to pray before you head to church and prepare your mind for worship. By doing that we are not prone to make rash requests or emotionally based promises to our Lord. Best of all we can truly enter the presence of God.
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- Author Iris Johansen
- Release Date October 23, 2018
- Publisher St. Martin's Press
- ISBN/ASIN B079DW754L
- Our Rating
- Reviewed by BPoston
The title of this book is what this story is truly about. Carl Veneble, head of the CIA task force on terrorism, spent his life hunting monsters who would seek to destroy anyone or anything that stood in the way of seeking power. Hunting these monsters cost him everything he valued in his life, especially his daughter, Rachel.
Dr. Rachel Veneble is a brilliant physician who has dedicated herself to helping others. In particular, she spent many years learning the healing powers of plants,which are normally not used in western medicine. She also learned how dangerous these plants can be. Her relationship with her father is not the best, but when she learns he has stolen a formula she created, and it resulted in the death of the man he has been hunting for years, she cuts off communication from him and uses her skills to help others in the world with no access to modern medicine.
When Carl Veneble is mortally injured, he asks his colleague, Jude Brandon, to find his daughter and keep her safe. The son of the terrorist he killed has discovered Rachel created the poison used in the death of his father, and he now has a vendetta to get even with her and anyone else who was involved in his father’s death.
VENDETTA is a fast-paced, action-filled book. It is complicated and keeps your mind spinning. Who are the good guys, and are they really all good? The characters are intriguing, and I found myself not able to put the book down until I reached the end. I had to know what was going to happen. Iris Johansen is an amazing writer who always takes the reader on a wild ride. | <urn:uuid:88541424-d325-49a4-b692-5e3ebb6bf4ec> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://romancejunkies.com/reviews/vendetta/ | 2020-09-19T21:19:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.985208 | 387 |
In this Q&A, we speak with epidemiologist Kelly Kamm about virus latency, isolation
versus quarantine, contact tracing, and why medical guidelines continue to change.
Kelly Kamm is an epidemiologist and assistant professor of kinesiology and integrative
physiology at Michigan Technological University. Kamm’s expertise has been vital to
informing the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, she explains some
of the more complicated aspects of COVID-19 in a college setting.
Want to Learn More about COVID-19? You’re Invited!
Steven Elmer and Kelly Kamm — faculty in Michigan Tech’s Kinesiology and Integrated
Physiology Department — along with the Health Research Institute, | <urn:uuid:8cebe1b4-0e96-47ec-8b87-721e60b0e6b6> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://socialwinapp.com/tag/covid19 | 2020-09-19T22:19:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.863435 | 162 |
“Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Collect for Easter Day)
The Day of Resurrection: Easter Day is a bold reminder of the unending power of God and God alone to do the impossible. This is not merely good news. It is extraordinary news for which we have been waiting throughout Lent and Passion Week and possibly for which we wait everyday. Beyond our limited human understanding, the resurrection is the extreme example of the capacity of God to make all things new, to begin life – again. It is the historical proclamation of the mystery of faith that we offer one way or another at celebrations of the Holy Eucharist: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
Our thanksgiving for and celebration of the resurrection essentially is what makes us Christian. Even as we join our foremothers, forefathers, biblical scholars, believers, and non-believers alike in trying to make sense of it, the resurrection of Jesus lives at the core of our heritage and faith. More than not, I am reminded that faith is a matter of the heart and not the head, and that followers of Jesus forever will be frustrated by natural attempts to make sense of the resurrection. Instead, each of us is dared to open ourselves fully to the mystery of faith, to trust God, to see where God the Spirit might take us.
Our collective and individual engagement of the great fifty days of Easter at St. Peter’s will help our efforts to become a community of bold followers of Jesus; a place known for radical love and welcome; and a beacon of hope in Center City Charlotte.
In thanksgiving for Easter, may our commitment to the good variety of worship, formation, fellowship and service opportunities of this sacred place give us new life and encourage others to join us. Life at St. Peter’s always is richer when we show up for any and everything associated with parish life. Our continuation of the Easter Day energy on High Sunday: April 7 and the incredible events scheduled for that big day are bound to take us far. Mark your calendar, spread the word, and please bring others for the excitement.
Easter is the extraordinary reminder that things be made new by the power and love of God. Life is all about engagement, which is the best way to know that we truly are alive. Our engagement in the ministries of St. Peter’s is bound to create a new world and to support wholeheartedly the annual opening acclamation for the Easter season (after forty days without it): Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
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Change the wall colour. Between cabinetry and appliances, kitchens generally have limited wall space – which means it won’t take much paint to cover it.
If you do the painting yourself, your only costs will be a tin of paint (four-or-so litres will probably do it, though definitely measure your space to work out the right amount) and basic painting supplies.
If you have cash left, use it to pick up a new art print and pop it into a ready-made frame to decorate your freshly painted wall.
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This week, WTSR Assistant Music Director EJ Paras highlights some of the best new music that the College’s own radio station, 91.3 FM WTSR, puts into its weekly rotation.
Album Title: “Humans”
Release Number: 5th LP
Hailing From: Essex, England
Genre: Alternative Hip-Hop
Label: Parlophone/Warner Bros.
Musically, “Pure Comedy” is relevant to the social climate of 2017. Band member Damon Albarn wrote this album thinking about how he thought the future would look given the major events happening around the world, specifically in America. There’s a distinct narrative that follows the album. “Let Me Out” is about living in America under Donald Trump’s presidency. Dubbed “a party playlist for the end of the world,” this album doesn’t disappoint. Hip-hop beats, the occasional synth, Albarn’s smooth voice… it’s been a long time coming, but welcome back Gorillaz.
Must Hear: “Strobelite,” “Submission” and “Charger”
Band Name: Diet Cig
Album Title: “Swear I’m Good at This”
Release Number: 2nd
Hailing From: New Paltz, New York
Genre: Lo-fi Garage Rock
Label: Frenchkiss Records
Alex Luciano brings a lyrical punch to every word she throws in this album. Deadpan line after deadpan line, her lyrics are a big fuck you to the guys who wronged her through the years. Her lyrics are also great for when you’re feeling down in the dumps. That being the case, most of these lyrics are pretty funny. Alex’s smooth, light and squeaky voice alongside her dirty guitar riffs and Noah Bowman’s quick, punchy drumlines all equal a fun time.
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Choose Your Coldest Water Bottle
How to choose your Coldest Water Bottle? A true ecological alternative to the plastic bottle, the bottle must be chosen for a long time.
Buying a Water Bottle: The Tips for Choosing It:
The Coldest Water Bottle has many advantages: it replaces the plastic bottle in the office, in a more ecological and economical way. In addition, it encourages us to hydrate more and therefore to drink our required liter of water daily.
The choice of a water bottle should not be done lightly: it is indeed a small investment, which will last several years, maybe whole life. The bottle must be solid, proof of everyday life, and be composed of materials that are not harmful to health and the environment.
Privilege Stainless Steel Water Bottles:
Water Bottles made of plastic or aluminum can contain polluting substances that are harmful to our health. This substance goes to our mouth several times a day as an object. The aluminum water bottles contained bisphenol A, replaced by bisphenol S, the long-term impacts on the environment and health that are less known to people.
On the other hand, the water, in prolonged contact with the plastic, will impregnate the nanoparticles contained in the material. It is better to avoid plastic water bottles.
Ecological Water Bottles:
So prefer the stainless steel water bottles. The ideal choice is to choose Coldest Water Bottles that are made with high-quality stainless steel, double wall material, topped with a powder coat. Preferably choose a bottle with a wide opening, easier to clean.
What about the Glass Water Bottles?
The glass is an inert material: no risk; therefore’ those toxic materials migrate from your gourd to your water.
The problem: A glass water bottle can break. In addition, it is heavier than a stainless steel bottle. The glass bottle is to be avoided for children but is recommended for adults.
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The Brands of Ecological Water Bottles:
Several brands of ecological gourds are present in the market: If you want a real safe water bottle, The Coldest Water offers a series of an Ecological water bottle for all age group including Children water bottle. A good way to encourage children to drink water!
Unlike ALL other water bottles, the coldest water bottle doesn’t leak over your head to take a drink. Our 1 gallon coldest Water Bottle the art insulated COLDEST caps that work together to create the perfect 1 Gallon Coldest Water Bottle.
There are several advantages to use the coldest water bottles available in different sizes with other products and accessories.
- Multiple integrated cap technology, allowing for both drinking, pouring, and inserting the largest of ice cubes.
- Standard Lid 2.0 – Our latest and greatest Flip Top Lid, which has been in development for over 2 years.
- 1 Gallon Mega Lid – The standard lid slips into the 1 gallon lid, allowing for large Ice cubes to keep in, and quick filling.
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- Superior Build – Built of true stainless steel, double wall material, topped with a powder coat. We wanted to create the best 128oz growler
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To Buy Coldest Water Bottles, Click on BUY NOW or visit “The Coldest Water”. You can buy our coldest water bottles on Amazon and reputed site and stores around the world.
Make the World Healthier with Coldest Water.
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There’s never been a better time to enjoy a drink whilst basking in the summer sun.
Here are The Lincolnite‘s favourite spots in the city for a quiet drink, outing with your friends or an evening with the World Cup:
- The Horse and Groom – Carholme Road
- Royal William IV – Brayford Wharf East
- Slug & Lettuce – 274 – 277 High Street
- The Lion & Snake – 79 Bailgate
- Lincoln Taphouse & Kitchen – 1 St Paul’s Lane
- BeerHeadz – 4 Eastgate | <urn:uuid:29d0eb76-0446-4f20-9a32-cc17ede39bb9> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2018/06/the-lincolnites-top-picks-for-beer-gardens/ | 2020-09-19T22:41:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.836321 | 123 |
- Name: Arnold LOOSEMORE
- D.O.B: 7th June, 1896
- D.O.A: 11th August, 1917
- D.O.D: 10th April, 1924
- Award: Victoria Cross
- Occupation at time of action: Private, 8th Battalion The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, 32nd Brigade, 11th Division
Near Langemark, Belgium 11 August 1917
11 August 1917
The First World War 1917
On 11 August 1917, 8th Battalion The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment mounted attacks on German positions on the east bank of the Steenbeek, north of Ypres, in preparation for a British attack on Langemark. Private A Loosemore distinguished himself by his gallantry during an assault by Y and Z Companies on one such position, known as Wellington Farm. British troops were eventually forced by heavy German machine-gun fire to withdraw from the position.
For most conspicuous bravery and initiative during the attack on a strongly-held enemy position. His platoon having been checked by heavy machine gun fire, he crawled through partially cut wire, dragging his Lewis gun with him, and single-handed dealt with a strong party of the enemy, killing about twenty of them, and thus covering the consolidation of the position taken up by his platoon. Immediately afterwards his Lewis gun was blown up by a bomb, and three enemy rushed for him, but he shot them all with his revolver. Later, he shot several enemy snipers, exposing himself to heavy fire each time. On returning to the original post he also brought back a wounded comrade under heavy fire at the risk of his life. He displayed throughout an utter disregard of danger. | <urn:uuid:9677871f-8c10-45d8-a850-f51b9d986034> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://vcgca.org/our-people/profile/569/Arnold--LOOSEMORE | 2020-09-19T21:23:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.974597 | 353 |
Spotlight Program by Vegancuts
The Spotlight Program highlights inspirational Black-owned vegan businesses. We recognize the importance of supporting communities who face inequities – where it’s even more challenging to start and grow a business. This 4 month Program offers a support system and inclusion in the Vegancuts marketplace, with Vegancuts covering all costs. Learn more about the Program here.
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For Release: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck Featured Speakers at NRA Convention
Washington, D.C.–This weekend, Tea Party advocates Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck will be featured speakers at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention being held in Charlotte, NC. Palin will be speaking Friday at the “NRA’s Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum” while Beck will address the crowd Saturday night at the “NRA’s Celebration of American Values Freedom Experience.” According to the NRA’s website, attendees at both events will be “subject to a magnetometer security check” for weapons.
Palin’s appearance is only the most public example of growing links between the NRA and the Tea Party movement. The recently released Violence Policy Center (VPC) study Lessons Unlearned: The Gun Lobby and the Siren Song of Anti-Government Rhetoric details NRA marketing to Tea Party supporters and reveals links in nine states between NRA State Election Volunteer Coordinators, the Tea Party movement, and other factions of the “Patriot movement.” The study also offers examples of how the NRA is once again embracing and validating anti-government rhetoric.
Josh Sugarmann, executive director of the Violence Policy Center and author of the book NRA: Money, Firepower & Fear, states, “With the election of Barack Obama, the NRA has returned to the dangerous anti-government rhetoric that defined it in the mid-1990s during the period leading up to the Oklahoma City bombing. Speakers at the NRA’s convention fan the flames of pro-gun paranoia and celebrate the myth of the modern-day ‘citizen-soldier,’ but never accept responsibility for those who take these words literally and carry out violent acts. It is only in the wake of horrific tragedy, like the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, that they feel compelled to moderate their rhetoric.”
The study finds that, echoing the language of the resurgent Patriot movement, the NRA routinely presents the election of Barack Obama as a virtually apocalyptic threat not only to gun ownership, but to the future of the United States itself.
In a December 2009 direct-mail letter echoing the language of both the Tea Party movement and the Oath Keepers, the NRA urges the reader to join an “army whose highest allegiance is not to any individual or any political party but only to the cause of freedom.”
In the letter, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre–who speaking at the 2009 CPAC convention told cheering attendees that “our Founding Fathers understood that the guys with the guns make the rules”–warns of “…massive armies of anti-gun, anti-freedom radicals marshaling against us for an attack that could make every other battle we’ve ever fought look like a walk in the park…an attack aimed at completely rewriting our nation’s values and the future of our country in ways that you and I won’t even recognize.”
The organization now also markets NRA clothing products emblazoned with the Gadsden “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, which has become the symbol of the Tea Party movement. The description for the NRA Gadsden tee shirt reads: “What goes around comes around. In the late 18th century, oppressed American patriots voiced their defiance of tyranny by exclaiming, ‘Don’t Tread on Me!’ Perhaps it’s time once again for Freedom-loving citizens to rally ’round the legendary slogan of the famous Gadsden flag.”
The VPC study states that “the NRA incites its members and others, offering words that outside of the purported protective bubble of direct-mail and official publications would be chilling.” It cites an August 2008 NRA direct-mail letter warning of the threat posed by a possible Obama administration: “Our Constitution and our system of government guarantee that every American has the opportunity to write his or her name in the history books of tomorrow–to leave his or her imprint on the fabric of our nation. But in the end, history is always written only by a select few–the few who sacrifice of themselves to fight for the causes in which they believe.”
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The news is disturbing. It’s hard to read, sometimes, and I find myself avoiding it more than before. I feel powerless a lot of the time.
Recently I stumbled on a great YouTuber called Struthless. He’s kind of punk and very creative and really talented. In this video he shares 5 questions that changed his life. They are all great but the one I keep thinking about is ‘How is the worst thing that ever happened to you the best thing that has ever happened to you?’
It echoes a lesson I learned long ago which is that something good comes from something bad comes from something good, and on and on. If you think of any example in your life, it’s most likely true. So when things get really confusing or tough, I think about what I am supposed to be learning right now.
As a society, I think we are learning that being a citizen requires us to be engaged, to learn about our government and politics and to understand that it is fragile and could be taken away. We must fight, and we do that by voting, however we can. Many have fought before us, this is our time. Something good can come from this, we must make it happen.
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There’s a lot changing this school year. We will start school all online and it’s going to take a lot of getting used to. We aren’t sure what the day will look like, how we will manage work and school, and where we are all going to zoom at the same time.
Anxiety is building a bit with my grade schoolers, my 9yo son in particular. He’s worried he won’t wake up in time for class because our schedule has been so off this summer (mom-fail on keeping that sweet, sweet 9pm bedtime).
So we talked about a strategy to help him wake up in time. It included getting him an alarm clock that projects the time onto the ceiling so he can easily see it in the dark.
After I set it up I brought him into his room and shut the door with the lights off and you’d have thought it was his birthday! Big smile on his face and doing a happy dance. I have to admit, it is pretty cool. Now I kind of want one.
The strategy is:
- Figure out how much sleep he needs (borrowed mom’s fitbit for that one)
- Set our wake-up time
- Count backward to figure out what time we need to go to bed to get enough sleep
- Go to bed at that time (thank you projection alarm clock!)
- Set alarm for wake-up, just in case
It’s simple and seems to be making him feel better. We’ll have a lot of challenges this year. For now I was happy to help put a smile on his face.
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By Amy Gorin, MS, RDN
Want to avoid holiday weight gain and extra holiday pounds? Enter these dietitian-approved holiday diet tips, including advice on how to prevent Christmas weight gain.
I know, I know. We just finished up Thanksgiving festivities. And with Hanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's around the corner, it would be so easy to give yourself a free pass to overindulge from now until next year. But I know you won't.
probably want to avoid holiday weight gain, right? And maybe even lose some weight over the holidays?
If you're wondering how to accomplish these goals, I've got you covered with some really down-to-earth healthy diet tips. I'm sharing some of my fave tips here, and here's one reminder that will go really far, too: Keep the reason for the season top of mind!
And nope, that reason isn't an endless supply of holiday foods like mom's famous pecan pie or Aunt Shelly's irresistible butterscotch cookies. It's enjoying time spent with family and friends, as well as spreading love and holiday cheer. Here's to a happy, healthy, and only moderately indulgent December!
Now, let's talk about preventing holiday weight gain!
Dietitian Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
I look forward to holiday celebrations all year, including the cookie-decorating party I’m attending next week and a Christmas-Day celebration with my boyfriend’s family.
What I don’t love is the seemingly constant holiday goodies—I know that even if I choose my foods carefully, I’ll still benefit from thinking extra hard about my food choices and adding extra activity to my day.
So I’ve begun to do just that. And I don't know about you, but my calendar is booked with parties and cookie exchanges, so I've been brainstorming creative ways to fit in my fruits and veggies this month.
In case your December weight-loss goals feel out of reach, I'm sharing some weight-control simple strategies to help you eat well without missing out on any of the fun this season. Deep breaths also help!
Have a Mindful Meal
While it’s tempting to answer e-mails or watch TV while I eat, research shows what may be helpful. Research in Couple & Family Psychology shows that distraction while eating may lead to overconsumption. The good news: In the study, families ate more cookies when eating with a noisy background, versus a quiet one.
Carry Healthy Snacks
I’ve started carrying bananas, apples, and almonds in my purse. They add weight, but they also keep me in check when hunger strikes mid-errand. Fruit and vegetables make great snacks!
Track What You Eat
Even as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I know the struggle of wanting to chow down on one too many baked goods when faced with a holiday dessert buffet. However, taking control of my food choices during winter festivities can help prevent weight gain this season. Together, we can tackle the holidays, possibly even ending up a few pounds lighter!
If you'd love to not gain an ounce over the holidays, read on. Up your accountability game with apps that'll help you stick to your healthy lifestyle goals. See which one I devote screen time to in this BostonGlobe.com article!
Make Excuses to Move
Yesterday, I took two breaks to buy tea and coffee—walking over two miles to and from my far-away shops. You can do the same in an office setting. Visit a coworker instead of e-mailing or use the printer on the other side of the office.
Set an Exercise Goal
“We get bogged down in the idea that exercise must be a 45-minute session at the gym or a 2-hour bike ride outside in order to count, but that's not true," says Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of Expect the Best.
"Setting a goal for tracking steps at work reinforces the idea that every move you make encourages better health," she says. "Get a baseline reading of how many steps you take daily, then add 100 every day until you get to at least 10,000 steps daily.”
Frequent a Far-Away Bathroom
“My go-to is using a restroom on another floor or the further one from you," says Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RD, co-author of Fertility Foods. Doing this five times plus a day will help you stay more active in the day. It works, too, for those who work from home, trust me.”
Make it a Moving Meeting
“I'm a big fan of standing up and stretching at my desk often," says Maggie Moon, MS, RDN, author of The Telomere Diet and Cookbook. "I take calls standing with a headset; I also do walking meetings with my team.”
Do Food Swaps
When it comes to weight loss, I'm also a fan of little changes like swapping out higher-calorie seasonings for lower-cal ones like everything bagel spice mix. Having company over this holiday season? Consider these healthy entertaining recipes.
Have a Party Snacking Strategy
“When eating at parties, don't go hungry," says Betsy Ramirez, MEd, RDN, owner of Supermarket Nutrition. "Drink water and load up on fruits and veggies. Pick one or two foods to indulge in.”
Use This Dessert Trick
Ever think you'd hear the words "cake" and "healthy" in the same sentence? In my article for FoodNetwork.com, I'm sharing a very little-known food science trick that could save you calories on baked goods this holiday season.
Need more ideas to up your holiday weight-loss challenge? With colder weather already here and holiday parties around the corner, losing weight doesn’t exactly seem simple. Nutritionist tips to the rescue! Don’t miss this advice from my colleagues and I in this MyFitnessPal.com article.
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I'd love to hear from you! What are best tips for not gaining weight during the holidays and this time of year? How do you keep extra calories under control? What else would you add to this list of holiday weight-loss tips?
- Couple & Family Psychology
- Apps to Help You Stave Off Holiday Weight Gain,
- Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of Expect the Best
- Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RD, co-author of Fertility Foods
- Maggie Moon, MS, RDN, author of The Telomere Diet and Cookbook
- Betsy Ramirez, MEd, RDN, owner of Supermarket Nutrition
- This One Trick Could Make Your Dessert Healthier,
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House Shows Leadership on Energy Efficiency During Energy Week on the Hill
On Monday, June 23, the House of Representatives continued their push to increase energy efficiency at the federal, state and local levels to help save taxpayers money and reduce our impact on the environment.
Under suspension of the rules, which blocks amendments and restricts debate to 40 minutes, Members reconsidered two key pieces of energy efficiency legislation during the House’s Energy Week. Both H.R. 4092, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act, and H.R. 4801 passed the House by a simple voice vote, with little opposition.
Taken together, both legislations would greatly boost the energy efficiency throughout our nation. Currently, operation and maintenance remains the second highest expenditure for U.S. public schools, after personnel salaries. H.R. 4092 aims to tap into the large opportunity that energy efficiency would bring to our nation’s aging schools, by reducing the estimated $6 billion that schools spend per year on energy.
This common-sense, no-cost legislation would streamline existing federal initiatives and establish the Department of Energy (DOE) as the lead agency in coordinating efforts to help initiate, develop, and finance energy projects for schools. Under this legislation, states, school boards, and local officials retain their autonomy about how to best meet their energy needs. However, DOE is required to provide technical assistance to help schools navigate the existing federal programs and financing options available, alleviating burdens on school administrators by establishing an efficient one-stop shop for schools.
The House also passed H.R. 4801 last week. Authored by Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) and Alliance Honorary Vice-Chair Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), the bill would require federal agencies to identify opportunities to use water and energy more efficiently. As our nation’s largest energy and water consumer, identifying areas for greater efficiency at the federal level would result in tremendous energy and water savings and a reduced impact on our environment.
It comes as no surprise that the House chose to reconsider energy efficiency legislation during their Energy Week. The House has long shown leadership in this realm and has recognized energy efficiency as our nation’s most abundant and cheapest energy resource. We’re hopeful that action by the lower chamber will help nudge the Senate to reconsider energy efficiency legislation later in the year.
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There are many ways to crimp or flare a lip on a cylindrical part. For example, it can be done with a press or an orbital forming machine. However, the problem with those processes, particularly the former, is that they require a good deal of force.
For thin-walled parts, or parts made from less ductile materials, that’s not ideal. For these applications, a third method—roller forming—is an emerging option.
Like orbital and radial forming, roller forming is a nonimpact process for cold-forming metal. However, instead of forming a head on a post or a rivet, the process forms a curl or lip on the edge or rim of a hollow, cylindrical part. This can be done to secure a part, such as a bearing or a cover plate, inside another part, or it can simply be used to finish the ends of a metal tube to make it safer, improve cosmetics or facilitate insertion of the tube into another part.
In orbital and radial forming, the head is formed by a peen attached to a rotating spindle that simultaneously exerts downward force on the workpiece. In roller forming, the peen is replaced with multiple rollers. With the head rotating at 300 to 600 rpm, each pass of the rollers gently pushes and smooths the material into a seamless, solid form. In contrast, an orbital forming operation typically runs at 1,200 rpm.
“Orbital and radial are really more appropriate for a solid rivet. This is more for a tubular assembly,” says Tim Lauritzen, product application engineer at BalTec Corp.
The rollers intersect the workpiece on a precise contact line, gradually moving material to the desired shape. The process takes about 1 to 6 seconds.
“[Forming time] depends on the material, how far you have to move it, and what geometry you have to form the material to,” says Bryan Wright, vice president of sales at Orbitform Group. “You have to consider the wall thickness and tensile strength of the tube.”
Roller forming can be applied from the top down, from the bottom up, or from the side. The only requirement is adequate clearance for the tooling.
The process can form a variety of materials, including brass, copper, cast aluminum, low carbon steel, high carbon steel and stainless steel.
“Die-cast aluminum is a good material for roller forming, because of the galling that can occur when trying to form it,” says Lauritzen. “Sometimes, you need to lubricate the parts to minimize galling. In fact, we’ve developed a system that lubricates the rollers as they’re forming the material.”
Roller forming can be used to form walls ranging from 0.03 to 0.12 inch thick. Tube diameter can range from 0.5 to 18 inches in diameter. “The majority of applications are 1 to 6 inches in diameter,” says Wright.
Because of the additional component of torque, roller forming requires less downward force—as much as 20 percent less—to form a curl or lip than a crimping press. As a result, the process is good for brittle materials, such as cast aluminum, and sensitive assemblies, such as sensors.
“If you were going to use a press to swage a tube assembly, you’d need about five times more force than if you used roller forming,” says Wright. “That much more force can greatly increase the risk of the tube bulging or buckling, so now the tooling becomes more complex and expensive.
“Roller forming is one of the gentlest methods for moving material to a finished form.”
Static vs. Articulating
There are two types of roller heads: static and articulating heads. A static head is the most common. It has vertically oriented rollers in set locations. Forming force is applied vertically to the workpiece.
In contrast, an articulating head has horizontally oriented rollers mounted to fingers that move in unison like the jaws of a drill press chuck. The fingers move the rollers radially into the piece being formed while applying a clamp load to the assembly. This type of head is useful if parts of the assembly protrude above the center bore.
“This type applies force from the outside inward,” explains Wright. “You can crimp inward or create something like an O-ring groove or an undercut. The power head is just positioning the tooling up and down the Z axis.”
The articulating roller forming process is often used to prepare tube for insertion of a bearing. “You can use the process to create a groove on the outside of the part and a corresponding shoulder on the inside of the part, which serves as a hard stop for the bearing,” Wright explains. “Then, once the bearing has been inserted, you can form the end of the tube over to secure the bearing. In the past, a manufacturer would have had to machine a shoulder into the tube as a hard stop.”
When equipped with an additional set of vertically adjustable interior rollers, an articulated head can simultaneously form the outside and inside diameters of a workpiece.
Whether static or articulated, each roller and roller head assembly is custom-made to suit a specific application. However, roller heads are easily swapped out. Indeed, the same base machine can perform both orbital forming and roller forming. And, like orbital and radial forming, roller forming can be done as a standalone, semiautomatic process or integrated into a fully automatic assembly system.
Made from hardened tool steel, the rollers are typically 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, says Lauritzen. The number of rollers on the head depends on the thickness and material of the part and how much force will be applied. Three rollers are most commonly used. Only two rollers might be necessary for a small part, while a very large part may require six.
“It’s application-specific, based on the size and diameter of the part, as well as how aggressively you want to move the material,” says Wright.
Roller forming can be done with a pneumatic, hydropneumatic or electric system.
“Ninety-five percent of applications are pneumatic,” says Wright. “If you need high precision or clean room operation, then you need an electric system.”
In some cases, a pressure pad can be built into the system to apply a preload to the assembly prior to forming. In some cases, a linear variable differential transformer can be built into the pressure pad to measure the stack height of the assembly before assembly as a quality check.
The key variables of the process are axial force, radial force (in the case of articulated roller forming), torque, rotational speed, time and displacement. These settings will vary depending on part size, material, and joint strength requirements. As with pressing, orbital forming and radial forming operations, roller forming systems can be equipped to measure force and displacement over time.
Equipment suppliers can provide guidance on the optimal parameters, as well as design guidelines for the preformed geometry of the parts. The goal is to have material follow the path of least resistance. Material shouldn’t move any farther than necessary to secure the joint.
Roller forming has been used on myriad assemblies in a variety of industries.
In the automotive industry, the method is used to assemble solenoids, sensor housings, cam followers, ball joints, shock mounts, filters, oil pumps, water pumps, vacuum pumps, hydraulic valves, tie-rods, air bag components, steering columns and manifolds for antilock brake systems.
“We recently did an application in which we formed a chrome cap over a threaded insert to assemble high-end lug nuts,” says Lauritzen.
One automotive supplier uses roller forming to secure a bearing inside the cast aluminum housing for a water pump. The company had been using a snap ring to secure the bearing. Roller forming produced a stronger joint and saved the cost of the ring and the time and expense of machining a groove for it.
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EC proposes to increase 2030 target for GHG emissions cut to at least 55%
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday announced a new 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for Europe. The EU institution has jumped on the call of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) which had put pressure on von der Leyen for an ‘ambitious’ EU 2030 target. The €37trn investor coalition on Tuesday had called on the EC and EU member states for a target that would ensure ‘at least’ a 55% drop in EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
This objective has been proposed by von der Leyen on Wednesday. To achieve it, the EU body intends to revise all climate and energy legislation by next summer, spend 37% of the €750bn NextGenerationEU plan on the EU green deal and 30% of it will be poured into green bonds. Besides, the creation of new hydrogen valleys in Europe is considered. David Czupryna, head of ESG development at Belgian asset manager Candriam, said that last measure could mean that hydrogen energy could eventually take off. “The main challenge was hitherto having enough renewable energy stocks to produce green hydrogen,” he added.
IIGCC said in a report that the 55% reduction threshold remains the minimum requirement to reach thereafter a net zero carbon European Union in 2050. Its recommendation relies on estimations reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In short, as global CO2 emissions need a 45% trim by 2030 compared to 2010 levels to limit global warming to 1.5 °C, this requires a 54% cut in all EU greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The coalition believes that a minimum of €1trn in sustainable investments mobilised by 2030 would help to achieve the target. “A 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 would be possible by upscaling mature technologies and accelerating the market development of others; further reductions above 55% are possible with additional technology-based efforts and/or combining these with lifestyle changes (e.g. modes of travel, fleets of sharing vehicles, dietary changes, consumption and production patterns),” said the investors.
In order for Europe to reach net zero carbon emissions in 2050, the coalition also made the case for a more than 40% EU renewables target in final energy consumption by 2030 (vs. 32% currently) as well as for a 40% energy efficiency target (vs. 32.5% currently).
Sectorial pathways and dialogue needed
The European investor coalition expressed a couple of other recommendations in its report. The first requiring clarity from policymakers on pathways to achieving net zero emissions across specific sectors of the economy. The IIGCC suggested that could be done through roadmaps enshrining timetables for transition milestones (like fossil fuel phase out) and key technology and infrastructure changes. The last recommendation deals with supporting policymaker and investor dialogue to ensure investment needs for the European Green Deal are met.
Ian Simm, CEO of Impax Asset Management, said his firm particularly supports the call for more collaboration and dialogue between policy makers and the investment community. “Although most of the required capital will need to come from the private sector, the pipeline of investment opportunities is still restricted by insufficiently detailed policy goals, inadequate market design and unacceptable levels of risk,” he said.
“2020 looks set to be yet another year of physical climate change records of all the wrong sorts,” added Ingrid Holmes, head of policy and advocacy at the international business of Federated Hermes. “As climate change impacts accelerate, the need for highly ambitious EU 2030 targets in line with net zero emissions by 2050, policy measures to enable the private sector to step up to deliver those goals and a focus on social factors to enable an inclusive transition of the sort envisaged by the European Green Deal has never been more important. We urge the EU to act.”
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The Outward Mindset workshop will focus on team-building and assist you in developing a mindset that sparks collaboration and accelerates innovation. It will help you and your team turn from an internal mindset that could cause us to be self-focused to a community focused outward mindset giving a perspective focused on the bigger picture and uniting teams to reach and exceed their goals.
This course equips participants with tools that enable them to:
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Kashun Parks, President, and Founder of Propel Higher Consulting Inc. has worked with many organizations over the past 20 years helping leaders, managers, and independent contributors inspire, develop, and educate employees in their organizations. Kashun has worked with both for-profit and non-profit companies in leadership and talent development and is currently working with a non-profit organization, CBMC Inc, Christian Business Men’s Connection as their HR Director. Armed with an MBA in Business and Human Resource Management and numerous certifications in Change Management, Leadership, and Coaching.
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Leadership development is about far more than simply management. It is how you make people feel, how you inspire others to become a better version of their best selves. It is about setting strategy and seeing it through. It is for that reason that organizations seek out to develop their leaders and ensure they lead by example.
Our Leadership Development interventions are engaging and highly interactive, often replicating real-life situations through role plays and theater learning. Our team of consultants immerse themselves into the day-to-day life of the leader, and the strategies they want to carry out, thus ensuring that results are achieved and are tangible.
The most effective team is one that combines talent, expertise and/or clearly defined roles, in combination with productive interactions.
Learn how style diversity contributes to a team’s performance, and what each team member can do to contribute to organizational success.
New models and processes are needed to sustain success. Coaching answers this need.
Learn what methodology to use, how it works and how coaching can be used as a positive and permanent feature for sustaining business growth and success.
Two of the most important management skills required to develop the abilities of your people
Successful leaders achieve the right results by gaining the support and confidence of their team and by inspiring each member to develop the confidence to realize their full potential.
When a number of people are working together there will usually be conflict – it is almost impossible to avoid it completely.
The important thing is to be able to understand the true causes of any conflict and to have the skill to manage it constructively (for the benefit of the business) while maintaining positive relationships with everyone involved.
An essential skill for leaders and team members, yet many fail to delegate successfully.
Discover the key elements of effective delegation, assess your own strengths and weaknesses in this area and develop strategies for producing results.
Promotion to director is more significant than any other, bringing with it legal duties, responsibilities and personal liabilities.
The skills and knowledge required are not automatically in place on appointment and surprisingly many appointees are just left to sink or swim. Understand the key requirements and what to do when faced with major decisions.
Today’s business environment requires leaders and employees who are adaptive, efficient and share the need to achieve common objectives
Understand how a high level of Emotional Intelligence can help shape the organizational climate, win employees over and secure future growth and sustainability.
Business results are usually defined in financial terms. So every manager needs to understand the principles of business finance and management accounting.
Using easy to understand language and processes, learn how to make sense of financial results and use them to your business advantage.
Take control, ask your finance team the right questions and improve profitability, but learning to cut through all the jargon
An interactive experience that allows you to discuss your own company’s financial reports and apply strategy to the numbers.
An engaging team-learning simulation that triggers powerful insights and improves performance for groups in any industry
Learners get an experiential understanding and a hands-on opportunity to put systems thinking into practice. Collaboration across boundaries, exploring risks and rewards of innovation, and adapting to meet goals are a few of the key learnings achieved.
Be able to provide and receive constructive feedback, manage the subsequent emotions and create a personal action plan as a result
Learners will develop a structured approach to giving and receiving feedback, whilst engaging with the emotions of others.
Recruiting the best people and retaining your best performers are key skills for anyone who leads a team or manages others.
Selection is not a natural skill and so to maximize your success rate and minimize your employee turnover you need to know the best methods.
Idea Navigator is a toolkit and a facilitated collaborative problem solving process. You can use it to help you and your team to come up with innovative solutions to business problems
Whatever the industry, whatever the issue, Idea Navigator is a practical and quick way to generate ‘outside the square’ solutions to business problems. Innovation at play!
Receive the tools, techniques and strategies to achieve results through persuasion and influence, recognizing the tactics used by others
Get an understanding of the filters people use to see the world and the language skills that can be used to make a difference in influencing others, including learning how to sell ideas, create rapport, inspire commitment, get results and thereby enhance confidence.
Learn how to use vision to inspire and influence people to achieve business results.
Through the introduction of several models that can be used to define strategy, you will be able to consider various approaches to business challenges and enhance your strategic direction.
Find out what it takes to lead a team, beyond the people skillset required
You will gain an understanding of what makes up a high performing team, the role of the leader and his/her key tasks and challenges. You will receive tools and techniques that can be applied to measure and sustain team performance.
he unrelenting pace of change in today’s business environment means you need to direct and motivate your senior staff to enable them to cope and thrive on change
You’ll analyze where your business is now and how to move it on to where you want it to be in the future. Receive constructive feedback that will enable you to raise your awareness and plan your future development.
Successful team leaders achieve their objectives through their teams. Get the skills you need to help each member of your team achieve their maximum potential.
Enhance the quality of your team members by learning to counsel, coach and manage people effectively. A 2-Part intervention that provides assessment opportunities and interactive role plays.
A comprehensive suite aimed at Senior Leadership, Management and Employees, addressing the top challenges facing companies today.
Learn to engage people, work through behavioral resistors and communication barriers, while remaining agile and effective. Ensure that your people drive the change process and achieve the results you want.
A well run meeting is a powerful management technique – yet many people feel that the meetings they attend are not fully effective and take up too much time
Managing meetings is a skill which has to be learnt by every newly promoted team leader and every middle manager who wishes to make upward progress.
Managers and Leaders will be equipped with a practical toolkit to build and sustain high performing remote teams that deliver results across geographic boundaries
This will allow leaders to effectively address the demands of managing performance, communication and interaction.
Successful leaders achieve the right results by gaining the support and confidence of their team and by inspiring each member to develop the confidence to realize their full potential
During this highly participative middle management intervention, you’ll identify your own strengths and weaknesses and plan personal performance improvement points.
Receive a toolkit of basic management skills to help you excel in your new role, understand your role and responsibilities as a manager, and increase your knowledge of your capabilities within managerial activities.
Learn to apply practical techniques for motivating, managing diversity, delegating, prioritizing, managing performance, coaching and holding people accountable. Learn to respond appropriately in different situations and succeed through change.
Business demands fluidity, which requires leaders to embrace change and take risks. Put simply, if you’re not ready to lead change then you’re not ready to lead full stop
The prospect of change can be daunting. But if managed correctly, the process doesn’t have to be painful.
Learn clear and simple ways to communicate goals and objectives to your team.
As a new supervisor, understand how to motivate and develop your team to continuously improve performance, while growing your own confidence to deal with difficult situations decisively.
A comprehensive offering of an introductory and advanced program aimed at providing you with the knowledge and skills to actively and effectively participate in.
Receive project management tools, practices and techniques, while also understanding fundamental behaviors, roles and best practices required for success project management.
Quality means more than technical or product based criteria – it demands an involvement and commitment from everybody involved in an organization
Identify and set your own quality goals, develop tools and techniques for achieving practical results and measure personal quality.
A unique intervention that aims to make a difference.
Align your Safety & Health approach and actions with the existing organizational efforts and messages, thus encouraging safety and health to be a lifestyle rather than a work priority.
As business demands grow, leaders must learn to practice mindfulness to maintain balance and continue to remain competitive
Increase your emotional intelligence, boost your energy, enhance personal organization and productivity, and improve team management. No matter what your role is, mindfulness in action is a must to excel today.
The leadership landscape is evolving, as modern business teams have become increasingly diverse and multi-generational
These changes present a number of challenges for leaders, as they are expected to effectively manage teams of individuals with an array of personality types, approaches to work and communication styles.
Communicating, either to win new business or to influence an internal audience has never been so dependent upon outstanding presentations
Few courses offer such total involvement with an absolute guarantee of individual performance improvement. Through video feedback on at least two occasions, delegates witness dramatic performance improvement, leaving them 100% more confident than when they arrived.
One of the key issues facing organizations and individuals today is increasing their efficiency and effectiveness when it comes to using their most valuable resource – time
Combining TMI’s unique Time Manager™ principles, this program will teach you how to enhance your time management, boost your personal effectiveness, and improve organizational efficiency.
Lots of great advice, useful time management techniques, and inspiration to help you reduce stress and make it easier to produce quality results in all areas of your life
On this down-to-earth, highly practical training program you will learn to manage your tasks effectively, handle vast amounts of information and control stress.
In the four modules of Brain Power, you explore and develop your creative and innovative thinking skills, master techniques to improve your memory and boost your reading ability
This intervention will increase your potential and personal effectiveness by helping you to access more of the dormant powers of your own brain. Brain Power is a real ‘Wake Up’ training for the overworked mind.
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Much of southern Taiwan are traditional strongholds of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. But in some tourism-dependent areas, economic hardship is fuelling resentment against the government. This could help the pro-Beijing Kuomintang make inroads into the south. Linette Lim reports. | <urn:uuid:5b9f6fbb-b68c-453e-84b9-259f01ea3723> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/kuomintang-s-bid-to-make-inroads-into-southern-taiwan-ahead-of-12241722 | 2020-09-19T21:13:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.917779 | 107 |
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FATHER Christmas will be leading the festive celebrations at Queens Park in Crewe on Sunday, December 11.
The park is holding its first procession since it underwent a revamp earlier this year.
The event is free and the procession starts at 4.30pm. There will be lots of festive activities for all the family, including the children’s lantern procession – now in its third year.
Visitors are invited to sing Christmas carols in the park, led by the Reverend Stephen Clapham from All Saints Church in Crewe.
There will also be a performance by a choir from St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School at 1pm.
The event has been organised by the Friends of Queens Park and the Crewe and Nantwich Lions.
Staff from Cheshire East Council helped local children prepare for the event by going into the local schools to help them make Christmas decorations which they will carry with them during the procession.
For more information contact Queens Park manager Elaine Dodd, on 01270 537896 or email firstname.lastname@example.org. | <urn:uuid:6218d92d-3186-469b-aeed-f01c6084fa78> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/news/local-news/christmas-parade-queens-park-crewe-5604391 | 2020-09-19T23:20:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.957169 | 226 |
Pearse Elliott's latest work is an entertaining if unwieldy beast set in the border area of post-Celtic Tiger Ireland
As witty titles go, Septic Tiger is not a bad one. Post-economic downturn drama, literature and film is all the rage at the moment, and Rawlife Theatre Company can be forgiven for jumping on that bandwagon with this play.
Set in a farm building on the North/South Irish border area, it focuses on three people caught up in a tense waiting game. The detailed set at the Grand Opera House, with its off stage cold room, is pitch-perfect as the common space in which uncommon, sinister things happen.
This play ought to make a change from the abundance of post-Troubles work we have been seeing for a decade or more, but the plot resonates rather too strongly with the bad old days of threatened violence and gratuitous profanity played for laughs.
Pearse Elliott is a talented writer, at his best in understated, unforced human scenarios. He has a facility with language which nevertheless sometimes gets in the way of true character development in this work.
Rawlife have assembled a strong cast for the three-hander, and they manage proceedings well despite the occasionally wordy and overblown dialogue. Vincent Higgens brings a mellifluous voice and sincere manner to the role of Valentine, unwilling accomplice to a kidnapping.
A butcher by trade, he is looking after Saoirse (Irish for ‘freedom’), the victim of a ‘Tiger Kidnapping’, called that by the thug known as Stoat, because it involves some stalking of prey. For his part, Stoat is a violent, foul-mouthed menace, although a childhood friend of gentle, erudite Val.
Clearly there is more to the situation than meets the eye, and Saoirse, in conversation with Val, begins to uncover the truth about these unlikely partners in crime.
It may be that Elliott is trying to present us with an Irish allegory here: the literate, educated peasant held in thrall to the wicked, money-grabbing opportunist with a post-modern Mother Ireland caught in the middle. There is just not enough care for realism in his approach to the characters, however, and often the dialogue jars and rings false.
Val tells Saoirse, for instance, that having children might 'ameliorate my modest existence' and acknowledges that 'a fresh pair of eyes can fashion sense from the malaise'. Clearly, he’s well-read and intelligent, yet refers more than once to the 'Pedrophiles' that he and Stoat killed in a particularly horrific manner.
For his part, Stoat is fluently filthy in his language, speaking rapidly and relentlessly with little other purpose than to elicit laughs from an audience pre-programmed to find the f-word and casual misogyny hilarious.
Saoirse, who repeatedly refers to her husband with a succession of vile adjectives, nevertheless waxes lyrical about the nobility of the human spirit in times of adversity. There is beauty in Elliott’s writing, but too often it falls into pretty or profane soundbites, without always serving character or plot.
The story itself loses its way, and Stoat and Val’s reason for holding on to Saoirse after a ransom has been paid is never adequately explained. The play’s shock ending is not entirely unexpected, though the pace of the final moments is well-judged.
Over all, Septic Tiger is an unwieldy beast, unsettling and entertaining without really telling us anything new about where we are, or where the tiger will hunt next.
Septic Tiger runs in the Grand Opera House, Belfast until June 14 before touring to Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey on June 18; June St Agenes Paris Hall, Andersonstown Road on June 19; Market Place Theatre, Armagh on June 20; Craic Arts Centre, Coalisland on June 21 and Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick on June 22. | <urn:uuid:11b90a1c-8eed-4c31-82eb-3d152da02eb1> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.culturenorthernireland.org/reviews/performing-arts/septic-tiger | 2020-09-19T21:35:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.955799 | 842 |
Morris Business Briefs: Zoetis; Delta Dental
USDA approves anti-itch therapy from Zoetis
PARSIPPANY: Zoetis has gotten a license for a therapy that helps dogs with itching problems.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted the company a license for Cytopoint, a monoclonal antibody therapy approved to help provide sustained control of the clinical signs associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs.
Cytopoint targets and neutralizes a key protein involved in triggering itch in dogs and provides fast, effective relief of itching – the hallmark sign of the allergic skin condition atopic dermatitis in dogs. The dosage is one one injection every four to eight weeks, according to a press release from Zoetis.
Cytopoint helps improve the long-term quality of life for dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis and eases the related frustration and concern of their owners, the release said. It is now available to all veterinarians in the United States.
“As the owner of allergic pets, I understand the frustration that my clients feel, and as a person with allergies myself, I understand what my patients feel,” said Dr. Laura Stokking, a veterinarian who has a consulting relationship with Zoetis. “With CYTOPOINT, in a single injection we now have an excellent opportunity to help control the itch without leading to any secondary signs that can be more difficult to manage than the itch itself.”
Acker promoted at Delta Dental
PARSIPPANY: Delta Dental of New Jersey has promoted Lori Acker to senior vice president of operational transformation. Acker was previously vice president of claims and customer service.
Directing a staff of approximately 200 in this role, Acker will run the organization’s core operations. She will also be responsible for realizing significant changes to DDNJ’s operating and technology roadmap model as the organization continues adapting to the evolution of the healthcare marketplace, according to a press release from Delta Dental.
“Lori is a results-driven executive who has consistently demonstrated meaningful progress, impactful achievements, and sound leadership since she came to Delta Dental in 1987,” said Dennis G. Wilson, president and CEO, Delta Dental of New Jersey.
Acker joined Delta Dental of New Jersey nearly 30 years ago, holding a progression of positions in the Premium Billing Department including supervisor, manager, and director. In 1997, Acker transferred to Customer Service and was promoted to assistant vice president. Most recently, she served as vice president, claims and customer service, where she played a key role in all large group implementations and spearheaded major projects that successfully improved self-service capabilities.
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Primary voting day: Mt. Arlington, Roxbury merger draws attention
Voters turned out in higher than usual numbers for the contested Mount Arlington mayoral and council races Tuesday, citing an impending merger with Roxbury as the primary issue on which they based their vote.
The contest was one of the most talked-about Primary Day votes in Morris County, which saw only 13 contested municipal races during a year in which there were no primaries for state legislative offices and no contested races for freeholder.
The Mount Arlington vote was not the closest though. Several races were too close to call late Tuesday night.
The race for council seats in Victory Gardens was very close and may hinge on absentee ballots. Riverdale also was too close to call late last night with early results showing all of the candidates within 12 votes of each other.
In Chatham Township, Michael J. Kelly and Karen M. Swartz seem to have won the Republican nominations for seats on the township committee but Kelly was only 12 votes ahead of Katherine R. Abbott who finished third in the voting.
In Boonton, Daniel J. Carey and Terry Dunn both won their bids to be the Republican nominees to represent their respective wards on the Board of Alderman.
In Washington Township, Matthew Murello won the Republican nomination for a seat on the township committee and in Chester, Timothy Iversen and Gary W. Marshuetz won the Republican nominations for borough council. In Hanover, Robert Brueno and George Frank Coppola won the GOP spot on the ballot for township committee.
Meanwhile, in Mount Arlington, incumbent Mayor Art Ondish easily defeated Councilwoman Paula Danchuck 601 to 157 votes.
"This is definitely a humble election for me and I appreciate all the support," Ondish said Tuesday night. "It shows the people of Mount Arlington appreciate what I'm doing. I look forward to doing it for another four years."
Ondish offered some advice to his opponent Paula Danchuck, who received about 20 percent of the vote.
"My opponent needs to learn to tell the truth and people will respect you more," Ondish said.
In a letter addressed to borough residents outside his campaign office, Ondish said the election would "shape the future of Mount Arlington."
Ondish is opposed to a merger and Danchuck supports commissioning a study to see if consolidation will save Mount Arlington money.
"I know there is big concern with the merger and I'm concerned one candidate is in support of it," resident Liz Cangiano said of Danchuck. "We know Ondish is not and he's done a great job. He has such support and passion for such a small town and that's important to have to keep moving forward."
For the two open three-year council terms, incumbent councilmen Stephen Sadow and Michael Stanzilis ran with Ondish and Andrew Danchuck, Danchuk's 19-year-old son, and Nancy Absalon ran with Danchuck.
Ondish's running mates Sadow and Stanzilis also won handily, recieving 545 and 526 votes respectively, to Andrew Danchuck's 167 and Absalon's 130.
No democrats ran in either race.
Public meetings on a possible Roxbury-Mount Arlington consolidation began in late March after citizens from Roxbury and Mount Arlington signed separate petitions for a merger.
Ondish works as a regional public affairs manager for PSE&G and recently underwent chemotherapy for salivary duct cancer, but said in April he felt strong.
Danchuck, the former owner and operator of a day care center and preschool in Netcong, works as a fitness instructor. Prior to running for council, Danchuk was a member of Concerned Active Residents of Mount Arlington, which sought more transparency and accountability from the government on budgetary issues and infrastructure improvements.
Resident Elmira Rambaldi said she and her husband, Neil, voted based on community concerns, specifically the potential merger and how it would affect response times in emergencies.
"Roxbury is a separate district and it should be kept that way," she said.
Resident Joan Keraitis shared a similar sentiment.
"I've lived here 21 years. I like our police department and I don't want to share it," Keraitis said.
Kim Chapman, who was working at the Mount Arlington School polling place, said voting was "very consistent and pretty heavy.".
Charles Squires said he cast his vote based on the candidates and not on a single issue.
"Mayoral and council races are what really matter, and I'm opposed to Paula Danchuck," Squires said. "She's the ringleader of the merger and I think it's unethical for a councilwoman to do that."
Traffic was steady at the Mount Arlington School voting booths at 2 p.m., and with the parking lot still full of teachers' cars, voters had to park on the side streets.
At dismissal time, traffic backed up even further, as voters attempted to enter the schools and students left.
Resident Morton Henes said he and his wife Lorraine's votes were based on the possible merger, but specifically how they would affect property values.
"What is Mount Arlington? It's a hill overlooking a big lake, which means affluent property values, and we're looking to preserve the lake," Henes said. "That's why we have some folks who live in Mount Arlington who don't want to be joined with Roxbury."
Glen Roberts said he votes every year, and said even though he would vote if a potential merger wasn't an issue, it was a key factor in his decision this year.
"I cast my vote based on what's good for the community and we don't want to join Roxbury," Roberts said. "I've been here 22 years and you can sense they don't want us anyway, they're only doing it for the money. I want to keep the town the way it is, nice, quiet and quaint. We survived all these years on our own, we don't need anyone else now."
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Vrsar Holiday: coronavirus information
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We have all the red hot sightseeing tips for your next trip to Vrsar. Grab your travel organizer and get ready to start filling up your itinerary. Wander along by the water at Rovinj Harbour and find out how many kinds of boats you can name. Offering gorgeous sea views, it's a popular place for sailing aficionados. Adventurers have a great range of options in and around this destination. Choose a good vantage point and observe the day's activities pass you by at Trg Valdibora. If you feel sociable, this enduring gathering point is also a terrific spot to strike up a conversation with fellow travellers and locals. Still have time on your hands? Choose a comfortable vantage point and observe the world roll by at Marsala Tita Square. If you're up for some socializing, this time-worn gathering point is also the perfect spot to rub elbows with the locals.
Getting comfy places to stay is key when organising luxury getaways or cheap holidays. Luckily, Vrsar has 83 accommodation, so you'll have plenty of options. If you've got a bit of jet lag, there's nothing quite like putting your feet up in a swanky room and indulging in some room service. See what mouthwatering meals await you at the Maistra Monte Mulini (A. Smareglia 3) or the Aparthotel Villa Valdibora (Chiurca Silvana 8). If you don't really like shelling out such big bucks, why not base yourself somewhere more affordable? Take a look at the Pical Hotel (Borik 2) or the Hotel Delfin (Zelena laguna).
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The entertainment industry in the contemporary world, is terrifically evolving.
And there seems to be no stopping it! Consequently, media has equipped itself with entertainment SMS marketing.
Entertainment as an industry is more diverse than it merely looks at the surface level. Covering areas like TV, Radio, Print, Film and so on, the entertainment sector has its presence in almost every house.
It is really quite difficult to decipher what falls under the category of entertainment and what not.
Hence, we will take the universally acknowledged definition of entertainment in this blog post.
Whatever provides us amusement or enjoyment is – ENTERTAINMENT.
The most common element in entertainment businesses is that the viewer or the consumer, most likely owns a cell phone. So, here text message marketing joins hands with the entertainment sector.
Millions of entertainment businesses are benefiting with the luxury of entertainment SMS marketing.
A text message is quick, cheap and time saving. Text messages possess incredible high open and response rate. Since a number of individuals in the society own a cell phone, then bulk text messaging can reduce the labor of promotions and communications.
Today, the entertainment sector with the help of SMS marketing for entertainment, is on a verge of conquering the entire world. In fact, SMS marketing has leveraged entertainment industry to dominate the global market.
Following are few target areas where entertainment SMS marketing has revolutionized the media industry:
Businesses are insanely conscious about their brand.
No other channel than SMS marketing has the capability to reach the global audience more effectively.
Entertainment businesses are striving 24/7 to ensure that their brands are projected in a favorable light.
Using the channel of SMS marketing, businesses have flourished like never before.
Most brands are being promoted through the medium of SMS marketing for entertainment.
Similarly, brand names belonging to the media sector are heavily drawn into the practice of mass texting.
*INCREASE AUDIENCE INVOLVEMENT
An entertainment business cannot rule out the significance of a viewer/spectator.
Consequently, all entertainment businesses are battling for viewership.
All media sectors are running insanely for rating, especially the electronic media.
A spectator is anticipated to be fully involved with the latest trends.
This rating culture – demands high volume of viewership.
Text message marketing for entertainment industry has increased audience involvement.
Entertainment businesses are targeting the general public by sending them bulk SMS.
Something out of the box is always given to the audience – in order to involve them on a constant level.
*QUIZ & CONTEST
Game-shows are organized for the purpose of entertainment having text messaging services for letting the audience to participate. Whether it is a quiz or a contest, each one of us can participate through text messaging. So, stroke public interest in quizzes & contests.
Short codes are provided with their keywords and you just have to it send it by your name and location.
Not surprisingly, entertainment businesses are playing their cards smartly. After all, they are getting all the limelight. BARS & NIGHTCLUB OWNERS SHOULD READ THIS.
A text message has an open rate of 96%, surpassing all other modes of communication – A text message is about 160 characters yet it is as profound as an icebreaker. Text message marketing for entertainment is the latest entry in the showbiz industry.
Text message marketing for entertainment industry will cover every single promotional activity.
Information about upcoming concerts, parties, fashion shows, movies, theatre, book launch can be conveyed by an SMS. An SMS can convey all relevant information.
The changes in dates, cancellation of programs, event details, all can be informed through an SMS.
Nobody goes door to door for a promotion in a technology driven world.
All promotions are being done within a blink of an eye.
Mass texting can help you in achieving your marketing goals and objectives.
Event marketing was never this convenient in the early days – Text message marketing for entertainment industry has made it possible today.
*GROW YOUR CLIENTELE & SUBSCRIBER LIST
Existing clients and subscribers are pivotal to your business.
Meanwhile, a business with a vision will always plan to excel.
All visionary media organizations use entertainment SMS marketing.
Grow your clientele by reaching out to a larger worldwide audience. Don’t restrict yourself!
A growth into your subscriber list will boost your revenues and your brand value will increase.
*POLLS & SURVEYS
Interactivity is the spice of entertainment. In short, streamline your interaction by infusing mass texting.
Get valuable feedback from the public, whether they liked your venture or not.
People love to relish their voice – No other platform than entertainment SMS marketing could be more advantageous. Conduct activities like polls and surveys to engage your audience.
Send poll text messages which will allow people to have their say on a particular topic.
Also, conduct surveys for entertainment purposes. Surveys can be very entertaining if done with the intent of making people amuse. You can conduct polls and surveys on any desired topic with text messaging.
Entertainment text message marketing provides an added flavor to the entire cause of marketing, and therefore, the responses are lightning quick at the end of a survey.
*SHORT CODE FOR MASS TEXTING
To use mass texting for entertainment industry, always use keywords and short codes.
People can use your keyword to be a part of your marketing campaign.
Short codes can send high volumes of text messages. Businesses can utilize short codes for marketing.
Entertainment businesses market themselves with short codes, especially because there is no limitation of sending text messages. A short code is prominent enough to remember, and therefore, brands do prefer using short codes for their promotions.
Celebrities love entertainment SMS marketing. Most celebrities are running fan clubs via SMS marketing.
The strategy of building a fan club has given ground breaking results to a hundred of celebs and often renowned brands do cash in with this concept.
Fan clubs allow the general public to stay in touch with their favorite personalities.
An SMS provides them with the opportunity to interact with public figures.
Today, SMS messaging is the most common feature among the youth – Empowering them to speak their hearts out.
*ALERTS & INFO
All cellular companies tend to send text messages containing alerts and info text.
Send entertainment alert messages regularly. Entertainment businesses utilize text messaging to the fullest.
Ringtone and caller tune are something we receive almost on a daily basis.
Entertainment text messaging shares diversified topics to the target audience.
Both alerts and info are an essential component of entertainment businesses.
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Identity in Christ
If we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. — Romans 8:17
The Waltons… The Du Ponts… These are some of the wealthiest families in the world, and their descendants will be heirs to immense fortunes. But according to the Bible, those who are “heirs of God,” people who have named Jesus their Savior and been adopted into God’s family, will receive the most valuable fortune. They are co-heirs with Christ.
Preacher J. C. Ryle considered this glorious inheritance of God’s children the only inheritance worth having because, unlike earthly inheritances, it won’t disappoint; it will last for eternity; and it is within our reach the way riches and renown may not be.
Unfortunately, Scripture says we will also share in Jesus’ sufferings.
If your circumstances are difficult, remember that Jesus knew suffering far more intense than what we will experience.
Paul knew true sufferings, too, but in light of the hope he had, he wrote,
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. — Romans 8:18
That can be your hope too.
“I believe I am significant because of my position as a child of God.”
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. — Philippians 4:12
Paul shared his secrets to being content in letters he wrote while in prison. He tells us we can experience joy in all life situations.
Discouraging past? Paul persecuted Christians before he met Jesus. Your past couldn’t be as hard to overcome as his! He names himself the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15).
People pulling you down? Ever thought others may feel that way about you? Paul reminds us we were all sinners until Jesus gave us life (Colossians 2:13).
“Doing without” a lot of things? Paul could identify. But even when he enjoyed seasons of plenty, they were not the source of his joy; his relationship with Jesus was.
Don’t find joy in your stuff; rather add your stuff to the joy you have in Christ.
Circumstances can change anyone’s mood quickly. Paul said to endure with patience and joyfully give thanks to
the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His… kingdom. — Colossians 1:12
Get your eyes off your circumstances and remember God’s promise.
Sometime this week read Paul’s words on joy and discover his secret.
“Despite my circumstances, I feel inner contentment and understand my purpose in life.”
Excerpted with permission from Believe 365 Devotional by Randy and Rozanne Frazee, copyright Randy and Rozanne Frazee.
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Our circumstances may produce momentary happiness, but joy is something that is born out of a much deeper spiritual place within us… when we know who we are in Jesus. And, when we’re walking in our calling. Have you found your joy outstripping your situation? Come share with us on our blog. We want to hear about identity and joy! ~ Devotionals Daily | <urn:uuid:58634afc-d653-4226-9c4c-d29c27662d95> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.faithgateway.com/believe-identity-joy/ | 2020-09-19T22:01:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.956286 | 711 |
The CW has ordered a pilot for a reboot of Charmed, which originally ran from 1998 to 2006. The series will be produced by Jennie Snyder Urman who most recently produced Jane the Virgin.
The new Charmed will have a totally new cast, the storyline is about three witches who come together to fight evil in a New England town in 1976.
Some reports say that this version of the show will be a reimagining, but others are saying that it is more like a prequel to the series than ran before.
The original Charmed starred Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Rose McGowan. Some of the ladies have already Tweeted about their support. Alyssa Milano shared:
“#Charmed fans! There are no fans like you. You’re the best of the best.”
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The cast has officially been announced for season 23 of Dancing With the Stars, as well as their professional dancing partners. The news was shared Tuesday morning when the contestants made an appearance on Good Morning America.
The new season’s cast includes Ryan Lochte, Amber Rose, Laurie Hernandez, Maureen McCormick, Terra Jole, Marilu Henner, Vanilla Ice, Calvin Johnson, Jake T. Austin, Babyface, James, Hinchcliffe, Rick Perry, and Jana Kramer.
Ryan Lochte’s joining the cast is close the heels of the recent controversy he was involved in after the Olympics in Rio. He hopes it will be a way to move on.
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WESTERN CAPE NEWS - In a media statement today, Premier Alan Winde called on early childhood development centres and pre-schools to take all possible measures to ensure that both children and staff are protected.
According to the statement:
"We have noted the judgement in the North Gauteng High Court, ruling that private early childhood development centres and pre-schools may re-open.
"This has been a matter of much concern for many parents in the Western Cape, who need a safe place for their children while they are at work.
"While we await further directions from the national Department of Social Development, I call on all ECDs and pre-schools that do intend to open, to start putting all the measures in place for their safe re-opening. It is imperative that those facilities that do re-open take all possible measures to ensure that both children and staff are protected.
"These measures should include training for staff members, screening procedures for staff and children on arrival each day, hand washing and hygiene protocols, staggered arrival times for children, and age-appropriate education about COVID-19."
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The number of complaints about children’s social care services in Reading has nearly doubled in five years.
Reading Borough Council saw a 26 per cent rise between 2008/09 and 2009/10 alone, according to a report by education and children’s services officers.
Complaints stood at 24 in 2005/06 and rose to 51 two years later before dropping to 34 in 2008/09, but the number increased to 43 in 2009/10.
The majority of complaints last year, 10 in total, were about staff conduct, followed by a lack of consultation, financial concerns, finance and service provision.
Complaints are dealt with through a three-stage process from being handled at the point of service delivery right through to a full investigation and if necessary an independent review.
Of the 43 complaints made in 2009/10, the report said 27 were upheld or partially upheld at stage one, 15 were unsupported and one went to stage two because of its complexity.
Mark Ralph, lead councillor for education and children’s services, said every complaint was an opportunity to learn and improve.
He said: “The number of complaints increased from 34 to 43, an increase of nine, of which only two went to stage two.
“Both of these were escalated because the complainants requested arbitration by an independent third party. This increase followed our policy of active encouragement to complain, ensuring voices are heard and complainants listened to.”
Education services saw 13 complaints in 2009/10, one up on the previous year, with six being dealt with at stage one, one at stage two, three at stage three and a further three still under investigation.
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It’s the Lord’s Test. Mark Nicholas is rheumy-eyed already, prepping a few oleaginous soundbites ahead of Channel 5’s highlights show. However, for many of us it’s just another Test match – albeit one that brings more than its fair share of aggrandising waffle.
We’re the first to admit that we don’t really get the affection people have for cricket grounds. To us, a ground is simply a receptacle into which sport is poured. The cricket’s the thing. The ground’s just a container. We’ve little time for tradition either. Our view of tradition is that it’s the reason people give for doing something when they haven’t actually got a decent reason for doing it any more.
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This year’s show, with Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins has been one of the most controversial yet, with concerns being raised over bullying and concerns over the mental welfare of contestants and vulnerable viewers.
This week we were given a reminder of just how manipulated the “reality” is when we saw the fourth wall broken down UnReal-style, when contestant Tennille Favios ran off during a cocktail party after an altercation with fellow contestant Romy, and she was unwillingly followed with a microphone and cameras.
Then that was followed by a conversation between the trio who've been dubbed this season’s “villains”, Cat Henesy, Romy Poulier and Alisha Aitken-Radburn, when they thought the cameras had stopped rolling.
“Do you think I should give him an ultimatum?” Cat asks the others ahead of the rose ceremony.
“F**k yeah, do it,” Romy encourages, but advises that she might need a plan B. “Are you gonna cry?” she asks. “I think it adds to it. He won’t send you home.”
No contestants have had more air-time this year, for better or worse, than those three. And as a contestant, what assures you airtime? Drama.
“If you don’t say or do things there is a chance that you will go home and we have been told that,” Cat, who was asked to leave by Cummins for creating drama in the house, tells marie claire.
“It’s very hands-on in there,” she adds of the producers.
While the girls were quick to applaud the producers for being “bloody good at their job”, they admit it’s still hard to watch themselves back.
“You think they’re going to cut you some slack or at least show another facet of your personality,” says Romy, who has been dubbed one of the show’s most controversial contestants ever.
When asked if they felt pressure to get airtime, there was a unanimous yes.
You sacrifice so much to be there, and the process is huge,” says Romy. “Cat moved countries, Alisha resigned from Bill Shorten’s office...”
“So I’m clearly going to try and make the most of this experience,” interjects Alisha. “And if it’s not a connection with Nick then, of course, I’m still going to try and stick around – maybe I could go skydiving or something!”
“A couple of us knew the first few days we were in there that we weren’t going to develop anything super serious [with Nick], but that doesn’t mean we weren’t going to give it a red hot go.”
This season there has also been a lot of chatter about the authenticity of the contestants and whether or not some of them were actually actresses planted solely to cause drama. And while Romy admits to being an actor by trade, she denies being planted on the show by producers.
That said, however, she did admit that being in the house and the pressure-cooker situation makes you take on a role.
“Today, if a girl said to me I don’t kiss on the first date and then came back to me and said, ‘I kissed on the first date’, I’d be like cool, but in there it’s different, it's heightened,” says Romy. “In there and you have nothing else to do, nothing else to think about, it’s kind of like Stockholm Syndrome, and before you know it you’re completely engulfed in the drama and this character and it’s just bizarre.”
“It’s not about love, its never been about love,” adds Alisha. “It’s all about the drama and if people don’t like it they don’t have to watch it."
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Strong competition for this year’s Community & CSR Category
The prestigious RCA Showcase & Awards is just three days away and is hosted this year by Aintree racecourse – the home of the Grand National being live contenders in two categories, including Showcase Champions, which they hope to retain.
Racing Together takes a closer look at the submissions for the fiercely competitive Community & CSR Category, which received a record number of entries.
“It is so encouraging to see all the community work being undertaken by racecourses nationwide, and the obvious pride that they feel about their contributions to the needs and challenges of their neighbours,” said Racing Together Community Engagement Manager Adam Harman.
The Famous Five…
In partnership with ‘Contact the Elderly’, Beverley Racecourse created a series of tea parties, and started an awareness and recruitment campaign based around tackling loneliness amongst elderly people in their local community.
The Warwick management team sought to place the racecourse in the heart of the local community with an ambitious community matrix strategy. The racecourse has attempted to become an active member of the local business network and enter into all things local, which has seen fantastic results with the neighbouring population.
Looking for a fourth straight win in this Award category, Aintree continue to develop their community programme. This year they have added to their impressive repertoire of community partnership, adding the new military veterans programme in partnership with ‘Veterans of Sefton & Liverpool’: providing tours, visits and education programmes for local military veterans.
Uttoxeter – Saving 75 Lives
Partnering with the ‘Uttoxeter Lions’, the racecourse delivered free prostate cancer screening to 510 men from the town, remarkably providing 75 men with a red warning to allow them to take preventative action, which otherwise may have gone unnoticed.
Ascot has been focusing on bringing all of Ascot’s community and charity work together into one programme to benefit the local community. Partnerships with local residents, school children, community and care groups has allowed Ascot to have a significant impact on all parts of the local community.
The judging panel, which has already had to cut down the double-figure entry to the final five, face an unenviable task to crown a winning racecourse. Good luck to all. | <urn:uuid:6d967cc9-892c-4886-8a55-693fd7011f55> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.racingtogether.co.uk/strong-competition-for-this-years-community-csr-category-award/ | 2020-09-19T23:26:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192887.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919204805-20200919234805-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.946496 | 483 |
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