text:
The brand-new workflow solution will soon be able to automate entire processes within an organization. The flexible provision of the required processes and a fair licensing model allow a qualified workflow solution to be used for small and medium-sized companies for the first time. The open workflow system allows the automation of any number of processes inside and outside of the ecoDMS archive. ecoWORKFLOW is an independent, standalone solution. Many modules offer a large number of functions. Among these are, for example, automatic importing and exporting of data, sending messages and creating calendar entries. This is just a small extract of the large range of functions. The release is still scheduled for the end of 2018.
The successful archiving system ecoDMS also attracted a lot of attention. The Aachen team presented a first preview version of the new Major release planned at the end of 2018. The new release is all about "responsive design" and "cross-platform usage" of the client via web browser on a computer, laptop, smart phone and tablet. Being the lowest priced archiving system in the world, ecoDMS Archive is the standard for cross-platform, long-term, audit-proof document archiving. The software offers full functionality at a low price. With just a few mouse-clicks the documents are archived, automatically full-text-indexed and, if required, also categorised without any user interaction. Intelligent document recognition automatically determines document affiliation and stores the files in the correct place and for the specified users. The document archive is easy to access within seconds via desktop client, smart phone, tablet or web interface. State-of-the-art search functions make searching for documents as easy as googling. The software is quick to install and easy to operate. The license price for the current version 16.09 (eleanor) is at affordable 69 Euro gross (19% VAT) per simultaneous connection. This is a "one-time payment" for usage over an unlimited amount of time. ecoDMS can be purchased through the online shop of the Aachen company.
With ecoSAM the IT professionals also presented a solution for further automating the ecoDMS document archive. This add-on solution converts various processes within the archiving system from "manual" to "automatic". For example, ecoSAM can classify and archive documents automatically.
In times of high email frequency, ecoMAILZ could not be missed out on. With ecoMAILZ, all incoming and outgoing emails can be stored automatically in an electronic archive. The software fulfils all legal requirements regarding email archiving and enables long-term storage of all electronic messages. The ecoMAILZ container storage system offers the best possible security for storing, backing up and restoring all archived emails. A modern "Responsive Design" allows access to the email archive via web browser from PC, smart phone or tablet. The archived emails can be retrieved quickly via the web client using full-text search. The software also contains a plugin to connect ecoMAILZ and the ecoDMS Archive. ecoMAILZ is available at www.ecodms.de for 49 Euro gross (19%VAT) per user.
Renowned partners also exhibited their products and solutions at the booth. blue:solution Software GmbH, Brunner Systemhaus GmbH, Intellekta GmbH, aconitas GmbH, Grothe IT Service GmbH and Brother International GmbH presented their custom interfaces for ecoDMS Archive. From an interface to Microsoft Dynamics NAV from "Brunner Systemhaus GmbH", a DATEV connection from "Intellekta GmbH" and a comprehensive GoBD-compliant commercial software solution for construction-related companies from "blue:solution software GmbH", all the way to interesting scanner solutions from "Brother International GmbH", customers experienced a professional tour of the many options available with ecoDMS products.
All products and new solutions were welcomed by CEBIT visitors and attracted much attention.
The following shows first screen shots of ecoWORKFLOW and the next ecoDMS generation (preview, actual versions may vary).
View the embedded image gallery online at:
View the embedded image gallery online at:


text:
New Balance Infinite Lite Pack
Before we get into the boot itself – yes, that is a signed Furon V5 in actual space. Cool eh? Even better, it could be yours if you manage to guess exactly where it landed when it came back down to Earth. For a chance to win the pioneering boot, follow our social channels and share your reaction with #SpaceMane.
Okay, let's take a look then. At first glance, the Infinite Lite Pack Furon might appear to be a regular whiteout. But no: zoom in and you'll see that the accents are applied with a space-age pearlescent effect that looks like something out of a Marvel movie. Turn the boot upside down and it's more impressive still. The entire soleplate features the same effect, lending it a celestial quality. Fitting, given that New Balance have designed the boot for players that shine on the pitch like the brightest stars in the galaxy.
Technically speaking, the Furon V5 is one of the best forward's boots money can buy. It's lightweight, comfortable, and, most importantly, absolutely excels at quick cuts and turns thanks to its full-foot Fantom Fit skeleton and date-driven soleplate construction. No wonder Sadio Mane loves wearing it so much.
The Infinite Lite Pack isn't solely about the Furon, however. The playmakers' favourite Tekela has also been decked out in the stratospherically cool colour scheme, with its trademark Kinetic Stitch bands across the upper heightening the effect. The Tekela remains a V1 – NB haven't seen the need to update the silo as of yet, which we're absolutely fine with. It's an excellent all-rounder, providing an effective combination of fit, feel, and touch.
Reckon you can produce performances worthy of such high-level football boots? The Furon V5 Pro and Tekela V1 Pro from the Infinite Lite Pack are available to buy now at prodirectsoccer.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This is a difficult but interesting exercise. Since the weather was rainy today I painted from my little porch and this was a view beneath the big old cedar trees by my patio. I used pastel on Uart paper. The main thing I learned is how distracting color can be. It was alot easier to model the stones in the wall in black and grey.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
3 comments:
I dunno, Pat; I think the stones in your final color rendering look pretty darn good.ReplyDelete
I agree. The last set of stones work well. In fact, I think that the value of the stones in the fourth panel is the best, and that makes more of an impact than the modelling.ReplyDelete
Pat, you are lucky to have trees outside your window to paint. I like the shadow under the trees in the final color section and the highlight on the grass in front gives more depth to the painting.ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
SCA | Nurmurkah return to top of perch with Nagambie undoingBy Alex Mitchell
Reigning Haisman Shield premier Numurkah returned to its perch on top of the competition on Saturday, but it did not come without gaining a true appreciation of how dangerous opponent Nagambie might be.
Having made 8-309 last weekend, the Blues were thankful their batsmen had produced such a big score as the Lakers' willow-wielders made 243, a score that would typically win an A-grade match.
The Lakers made a poor start to what was always going to be a near-impossible chase, losing Dale Short (duck) and Ricky Misiti (four) early to be 2-4.
But Luke and Mark Nolan steadied the ship and took over as they have all season, adding 107 runs for the third wicket — their third 100-run partnership of the season — to take the Lakers to 2-111 before Blues captain Liam Gledhill trapped Luke leg before for 39.
Gledhill struck again with Tyrone Muir caught for eight, but the big blow came from Michael Eckard, with Mark Nolan going leg before for 73.
At 5-126, Nagambie looked in trouble but it kept battling. Zac Winter-Irving was run out for 18, but Brayden Biggs (30) and Matt Martin (56 not out) looked the goods before the Lakers were bowled out for 243.
Gledhill finished with 3-49, but his quick-fire double to take the Lakers from 2-11 to 4-126 was the clear defining spell of the match, with Mitch Grandell finishing with 2-30.
While it ended their undefeated start to the season and dropped them to second on the ladder, the Lakers will take plenty of confidence from their strong batting, particularly coming against the typically suffocating outfit that is Numurkah.
Mark Nolan's outstanding season rolled on to give him a whopping 430 runs at 86 — within 34 runs of his entire 2018-19 tally — while partnerships between he and brother Luke are now averaging 76.3.
The Lakers have the bye this weekend and will not play again until January 11, while Numurkah will try and hit the Christmas break with a victory against Northerners.
● Nagambie's James Auld (4-7) and Sam Villinger (3-8) ripped through Toolamba's batting line-up to wrap up a C-grade victory for the Lakers on Saturday.
Defending a total of 134, the Lakers wasted little time in dismissing Toolamba for 94 from just over 34 overs.
The Lakers went in to bat for a second time, declaring on 4-89 at the end of the day, with skipper Blair Taylor-Lloyd sitting on 25 not out.


text:
Svante Bengtsson new CFO of Fastator
Aktiebolaget Fastator has appointed Svante Bengtsson as the company's new CFO. He was previously CEO of Mistral Energi AB, a company focused on improving the energy efficiency of properties. Prior to that, he spent seven years as CEO of the internationally acclaimed and listed cleantech company Rehact AB, which was acquired by Fastator in September 2015.
"We are very happy that Svante Bengtsson is now joining the Fastator team. While CEO of Rehact, he led the company's successful IPO and attracted new investors. He has extensive experience in senior positions in property-related businesses and will be a valuable asset in Fastator's continued expansion," says Daniel Hummel, CEO of Fastator.
"Fastator is a very exciting and fast-growing company. The combination of investments in entrepreneurial property companies and in companies with services related to the property market is unique for me, and has immense potential to create added value," says Svante Bengtsson, incoming CFO of Fastator.
Svante Bengtsson will succeed the current CFO, Erika Kveldstad. He will assume his new position today, 1 December.
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Hummel, CEO
+46 70 661 24 29
The information in this press release is of the type that Fastator is obligated to disclose in accordance with Nasdaq First North's Rule Book for Issuers. The information was issued for publication on 1 December 2016 at 3:00 p.m.


text:
I spent the entire weekend and most of today sweating bullets over that job application. Gah. Did I mention how much I absolutely hate this process? Seriously, between job hunting and dental work without anesthesia? Um, gimme a minute… no, I need more time to think about it. I'll let you know when I decide.
Anyway. With a little help from Dr.Bob – actually a little? It is to scoff. He did the whole thing for me. Which is not to say I didn't try, I did. I wrote a whole cover letter, IN GERMAN, and sent it to him for proofreading. He rewrote the whole thing. So, um, guess I still have a way to go with that whole "Learning German" thing. (Yes, Nate. Air quotes.)
Hm. Digress much? Oh right. The job application. It's done. The email is written, the resumé and various certificates are online. I'll send the email in tomorrow morning at eight, so as to look all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Yeah, right. We all know how I really look in the morning – hey wait. We don't! Most of my readers have never seen my morning face! Hah! (Shut up, Kel)
Didja get that? It's done! More or less! It's good practice! You never get the first job you apply for, right? Probably not. But still. I finished something excruciating and I am drained and exhausted and need a big ol' break. Huh? What's that? Did you say…HOMEWORK? Oh yes, that is due in about two hours, isn't it? Have I even looked at the assignment? Uh, that would be a 'no'.
Right! Off to do that, then! No problem, no problem, plenty of time to sleep when I'm DEAD.


text:
Immune checkpoint therapy is a type of treatment that enhances anti-tumor immune responses by modulating T cell activity. In the latest issue of Science, Padmanee Sharma and James P. Allison from the MD. Anderson Cancer Center in the United States analyzed the development of immunological checkpoint therapy in a review article.
At present, immune checkpoint therapy has been added to the "anti-cancer army" only next to surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. One of the three immunotherapeutic drugs approved by the FDA is an antibody drug that specifically binds to the CTLA-4 receptor on the surface of T cells, called ipilimumab, which was approved in 2011. The other two are antibody-based drugs that specifically bind to the PD-1 receptor on the surface of T cells, called pembrolizumab and nivolumab respectively, which were approved in 2014.
These three drugs have completely different properties compared to previous anti-cancer drugs.
First, they do not directly act on tumor cells, but indirectly kill tumor cells by acting on T cells; in addition, they are not specific to the tumor cells surface, but systematically enhance the systemic anti-tumor immune response. Specifically, in a small number of specific cancer types, CTLA-4 antibody drugs have been effective in extending patient life for up to ten years.
The rapid development of basic science over the past 20 years has led to a significant increase in the treatment of some cancers. We use high-throughput sequencing screens to find specific mutations in cancer cells in specific patients. These specific mutations can be thought of as "cancer molecular markers" carried by patients. "Individualized medicine" for cancer can be achieved by designing specific drugs. For example, by designing some small molecule drugs to block some of the necessary signaling pathways of cancer cells. For example, melanoma patients carry a mutation in BRAF V600E, which allows the BRAF signaling pathway to remain on. These patients can be treated with a BRAF inhibitor drug. It has been proven that this treatment can significantly extend the life of the patient.
Tumor microenvironment: tumor cell and host immune response
Tumors are composed of many different cell types, including primitive cells after genetic variation and a large number of other types of cells, such as epidermal cells, fibroblasts, and the like. Initially there may be only a small number of immune cells entering the interior of the tumor, but NK cells and macrophages will slowly appear, followed by T cells. T cells are important components that kill tumor cells that express tumor-specific antigens. The main mode of action is through the interaction of the TCR on its surface with the MHC-antigen complex on the surface of tumor cells. Tumor-specific antigens may be composed of oncogenic viruses, differentiation antigens, epigenetic regulatory molecules, and new antigens produced during carcinogenesis. T cells are screened, looking for tumor-specific antigens, and then begin to divide and proliferate, eventually killing these cells. However, the activation process of T cells is much more complicated than that described because of the many molecules involved in both positive and negative regulation. The interaction of TCR with the MHC-antigen complex is not sufficient by itself to activate T cells. Some stimulating factors are needed. After activation of the signal, T cells can achieve a killing effect near the tumor.
Regulation of T cell response
Since then, some in-depth studies of the complex regulatory mechanisms of T cells have helped explain why simple vaccination patterns do not work to treat cancer. In the mid-1990s, people gradually learned that the activation of T cells is subject to a variety of complex signal regulation. CTLA-4, a class of molecules highly homologous to CD28, is also expressed on the surface of T cells. CTLA-4 binds to CD80/CD86 and binds more strongly than CD28. On top of this, scientists have shown that CTLA-4 is completely opposite to CD28, which inhibits the activation of T cells. Subsequent clues are: CTLA-4 is highly expressed after T cell activation, and such molecules accumulate on the cell membrane, and then further activation of T cells is blocked by binding to CD80/CD86.
Based on the understanding of the function of CTLA-4, people began to wonder whether the effect of spectrally killing tumors could be achieved by liberating endogenous T cell activation without having to consider specific antigenic substances. Many laboratories have validated this conjecture through a mouse model and eventually contributed to the advent of the CTLA-4 blocking antibody ipilimumab. The advent of ipilimumab opened the door of immune checkpoint therapy. Now we know more immune checkpoint inhibitors (molecules), including PD-1. PD-1 also has two ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, which are expressed on the surface of various types of cells. Unlike CTLA-4, PD-1 does not block co-stimulatory signals, but directly suppresses signals downstream of the TCR.
Clinical effect of immune checkpoint therapy
Phase I/II clinical trial results show that Ipilimumab can effectively inhibit the deterioration of melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, urinary tract cancer and ovarian cancer. In stage III clinical trials, Ipilimumab was used to treat patients with advanced melanoma, and the results showed a significant increase in patient life. Importantly, the arousal of the immune response was found in more than 20% of patients with a life span of more than 4 years.
Similarly, anti-PD1 antibody drugs have also achieved significant therapeutic effects.
Since CTLA-4 and PD-1 have different mechanisms of action, it means that the combination of the two drugs may lead to better therapeutic effects. Experiments on mouse models have indeed confirmed this hypothesis. In 2013, the results of Phase I clinical trials demonstrated that anti-CTLA-4 (ipilimumab) combined with anti-PD-1 (nivolumab) inhibited tumor progression in 50% of patients with advanced melanoma.
BOC Sciences is not only a chemical supplier with a global reputation, but also a service provider regarding synthesis efforts such as bioconjugation and carbonhydrate synthesis in the R&D of novel drugs against various diseases.


text:
What led you to apply to become an LE volunteer for the summer of 2018?
I have an interest in international development and the Western Hemisphere, and I knew that for my career I needed field experience. I saw flyers around campus for LE, and I decided to meet with the George Washington University Campus Director to learn more. She connected me with my now friend and mentor, Juliette Erath, who was the country director of the Brazil program and encouraged me to apply!
Why did you choose Brazil?
I chose Brazil because I was intrigued by its politics and culture and wanted to learn more Portuguese! I was originally going to apply to Panama to volunteer, but my Spanish at the time wasn't on par with the requirement. I'm so glad I went to Brazil because I learned a new language and was able to understand a country that is crucial to international affairs in the region.
What was your experience like while you were there?
My experience in Brazil was life changing! I was welcomed into my community with open arms, and I became extremely close with my host mom. Navigating intercultural communication was a huge part of my experience, and the more I learned about and listened to my community, the more I was able to become a more effective volunteer.
What challenges did you face, both expected and unexpected, in your role as an English teacher and/or as member in a foreign community?
Being an English teacher was a wonderful adventure of constantly adapting to the skill level and learning environment I found myself teaching in. I loved the challenge of coming to class every day and improvising even if I had the most perfectly planned out lesson, and having fun with my students.
You were recently offered a position as a Secondary Education English Teacher Trainer in the Peace Corps. Can you tell us what this position entails?
I will serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia in the education sector. Peace Corps Colombia volunteers live with host families in semi-rural communities during service. I was hired for the 27-month position as a Secondary Education English Teacher Trainer, so I will work with Colombian teaching counterparts in public schools to enrich their English teaching curriculum.
How did your experience as a LE volunteer teacher in Brazil help prepare or inform you for this Peace Corps role as an English Teacher Trainer?
My experience as an LE volunteer gave me the skills and qualifications needed to apply for this position, and it helped me figure out that I wanted to work in Latin America for a longer period of time to have a more sustainable impact on my community.
Did you already have an interest in international volunteerism or programs prior to volunteering for LE?
Yes, I did have an interest, but I was always weary of volunteerism programs because of the "voluntourism" trap that so many programs fall into. LE and the Peace Corps are great because they are longer term, require cultural awareness and qualifications, and request zero payment from volunteers. In the case of the Peace Corps, the US government pays volunteers a monthly stipend, as well as covers all healthcare during service. Upon return from service, Peace Corps offers fellowships to pay for graduate school, and they give you a sum of money for resettlement back into the United States.
What would you tell young adults about LE, including those who perhaps don't currently have a great interest in international volunteerism or programs?
If you like the challenge of getting out of your comfort zone and have an affinity for empowering others in a classroom setting, LE is for you! If you just want to go on a vacation, LE may not be for you. LE is a fun and amazing experience, but your presence in the community is not just as a foreigner or tourist, you are a volunteer who is helping meet the English learning needs of your area, and that needs to be your first priority.
What led you to apply to become a Learning Enterprises (LE) volunteer for the summer of 2018?
I had a friend who had done LE Poland the year before, and she encouraged me to apply, knowing my interests and passions. She felt like it would be a good fit for me, and it was!
Why did you choose Romania?
I had traveled to Romania once before as a tourist and fell in love with the culture, history, and people there. I especially love the art and architecture in Romania and the beautiful mountains and forests of Transylvania, so it was a natural choice for me.
What was your experience like while you were there?
My experience in Romania was really incredible. I divided my time between two small towns on the outskirts of Oradea in the far west of the country. I also got the opportunity to spend time with the Hungarian minority community in Romania, which was a really interesting and unique experience and one that I never expected to feel as passionately about as I did. The communities in which I was placed were incredibly welcoming and so generous, and I feel tremendously lucky that they opened up their lives and welcomed me into them. Although teaching was challenging and tiring, I always felt compelled to put 100% effort into it because of how supportive and encouraging the community members around me were. I even made some lasting friendships with some great people with whom I still keep in touch.
What challenges did you face, both expected and unexpected, in your role as an English teacher and/or as member in a foreign community?
I really wish I had had access to more and better training beforehand, but fortunately, members of my host community were very helpful in getting me up to speed. Additionally, teaching was definitely a little exhausting and overwhelming at times just in terms of the mental effort required. That said, as previously mentioned, I had a wonderful support system in my community, and my students and their kindness and eagerness to learn made it all worth it. I also felt challenged to push myself further because of my wonderful students –to give them the best that I possibly could.
You were recently offered a position as an English Education Teacher for the Peace Corps. Can you tell us what this position entails?
Beginning in June, I will be working in the English Education sector of the Peace Corps in Moldova. I'm very excited, especially since I will once again be teaching English as well as working with English teachers in the community, in a country with many cultural and linguistic similarities to Romania.
How did your experience as a Learning Enterprises volunteer teacher in Romania help prepare or inform you for role as an English Education Teacher?
My experience as an LE volunteer teacher in Romania sparked in me a desire to teach and a desire to integrate into my host community and build relationships there as much as possible. Both of these desires were a large part of why I applied to serve in the Peace Corps in the first place, and I hope to take the many lessons and skills that LE taught me and develop them further in the Peace Corps for a longer term.
I also feel that LE taught me that I was capable of showing up at a train station by myself with just the name of someone to meet, meeting that person, and settling into the community to teach. The knowledge that I'm capable of these things is integral to my belief that I can be a Peace Corps Volunteer and strive to excel in that role.
Did you already have an interest in international volunteerism or programs prior to volunteering for Learning Enterprises?
I had an interest in international work and in volunteerism prior to volunteering for LE, but beyond tutoring and spending some time at cultural-exchange discussion groups, I hadn't volunteered internationally before. Part of this stemmed from a wariness of "voluntourism" and the desire to make sure that I was serving the community that I was volunteering in rather than the other way around. LE was sort of the first program that I encountered where I felt comfortable volunteering and where I felt that I could volunteer without exploiting my host community for my own gain.
What would you tell young adults about Learning Enterprises, including those who perhaps don't currently have a great interest in international volunteerism or programs?
On one hand, you really should have an interest in international volunteerism before volunteering abroad in any way; volunteering can be very mentally challenging at times, and if you don't really believe in what you're doing, you won't be able to serve your host community the way they deserve, especially given the effort that they put into supporting you.
On the other hand, I didn't know that I had a great interest in international volunteerism for a very long time, so it's always worth looking into LE and the incredible work that they do. As a whole, LE was a tremendous, beautiful, exhausting, and empowering experience, and one that I am profoundly grateful for, so I really would encourage any young adult to apply as long as they are willing to be passionate and dedicated.
What led you to apply to become a Learning Enterprises (LE) volunteer for the summer of 2018?
As an International Affairs major, I was eager for an opportunity to learn about a new society through on the ground immersion. I had also been a coach and tutor since middle school. So, when the George Washington University Campus Director talked to me about LE it seemed like the perfect opportunity to engage in cross-cultural exchange while using my teaching skills to serve others.
Why did you choose Thailand?
I wanted to challenge myself by going somewhere that I was unfamiliar with. I had never traveled to or taken classes about Asia, let alone Thailand. So, I thought Thailand would provide the perfect opportunity for me to learn and grow.
What was your experience like while you were there?
I felt so lucky to be there every day. I absolutely fell in love with the country. I lived in an 11-person multi-generation household in a rural town of just over 200 families. My host family was just that: family. We would make dinner together, watch reality game shows, and travel around central Thailand on the weekends. For every cultural difference I experienced in Thailand, I would find seven more shared interests to laugh and smile about. My students were also the most kind, talented, hard-working, and funny individuals I have ever met. They ranged from kindergarten to 9th grade –so I was able to sing Baby Shark with the youngsters, but also facilitate group discussions on movies and sports with the older students. To this day, I still text my students, fellow teachers, and host family weekly (at least).
What challenges did you face, both expected and unexpected, in your role as an English teacher and/or as member in a foreign community?
I had expected the language barrier, cultural differences, and living conditions to challenge me. But I hadn't expected that I would end up enjoying these challenges so much. Communicating without words meant that I got to act, dance, and laugh all the time. The cultural differences challenged me to reevaluate my own values. I had incredible conversations about marriage, food, religion, time management, and politics with my family members who spoke English. By the end of the trip, I had even developed an emotional bond with the lizard (Fred) and cockroach (Wallace) who lived in my bathroom.
The only challenge that really caught me off guard was how draining it is to teach every day. You always have to be emitting positive energy while simultaneously altering your lesson in real time to maximize student comprehension, especially when you're teaching in a language your students don't have command of. I had to learn how to assess my own energy levels on the spot, and I had to develop new routines for decompressing to ensure I was always the best version of myself in class.
You were recently offered a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Thailand. Can you tell us what this fellowship entails?
This fellowship means I will be returning to Thailand for a full year as an English teacher and cultural ambassador for the United States.
How did your experience as a Learning Enterprises volunteer teacher in Thailand help prepare or inform you for this English Teaching Assistantship?
LE prepared me perfectly for this fellowship. I feel confident in my ability to teach English, make cross-cultural connections, and adapt to new experiences because I know I've already done all those things in Thailand before!
Did you already have an interest in international volunteerism or programs prior to volunteering for Learning Enterprises?
Yes! I was an International Affairs major, so I was always interested in opportunities that would allow me to live and work overseas. LE really stood out to me because it was student run, affordable, and seemed to have really ethical and sustainable connections with its host countries.
What would you tell young adults about Learning Enterprises, including those who perhaps don't currently have a great interest in international volunteerism or programs?
LE was one of the most influential experiences in my life thus far. You meet the most incredible people! Every day I felt so confident and fulfilled by how I spent my time and energy. If you are adaptable, enjoy working with children, and want an experience that will completely alter your life view, you should volunteer with LE!
Written by volunteer, Danielle Padilla
I wish I had the journal I kept of this summer in front of me, but it's probably best I don't. I want this to be a pure reflection of my summer as a student volunteer, not a report of what I thought I felt then. This is a reflection piece about my summer abroad and I want this to be about the now as well. Who am I now because of it? What was the point of it all? Was it worth it? If I knew what was going to happen this summer beforehand would I have still done it? The answer is nem, tu dom. Writing that phrase has made me smile because it is one of the only phrases I remember in Hungarian and means "I don't know". That has kind of been the theme of this whole summer to be honest. I didn't know a lot before I left and – even though I learned A LOT – I feel like I still know nothing as well. So, since I suffer from the Jon Snow paradox, again I say nem tu dom.
Written by volunteer, Michelle Peters
On one of our walks home from the days lessons, my host-mom took this photo of me, my host sisters, and my host cousins. Since the start, I had been enchanted with my little Polish host-sisters, and life at my host-family's house only got better when their cousins and aunt arrived from Germany. My Polish-born/German-raised host cousins started attending my English lessons as soon as they arrived, and they quickly joined the ranks with my host-sisters as some of my most loyal and eager students. When we weren't at the community center for the English lessons, we were in our backyard playing or taking walks around the neighborhood. I also got to spend a great deal of time with my host-aunt. She taught me how to make traditional Polish potato pancakes with the German topping of a tart applesauce. I had gone to Poland hoping to gain an understanding of Polish culture, and by the time I left, I had certainly gained that through my stay with my wonderful Polish host-family, who I still keep in touch with. Much to my surprise, I had even learned a bit about German culture in the process. I think this is a testament to the fact that once you open the door for some cultural exchange there are few limits to what will transpire and what will be gained. I'm immensely grateful to LE for opening that door for me.
The summer of 2016 was very special. The adventures of catching a bus, speaking the Panamanian slang, celebrating street festivals, and getting invited to the U.S. Embassy were a few of the adventures LEPanama experienced. The Panamanians welcomed us; from their homes and their schools, to their communities.
Written by volunteer, Tim Coan, originally on http://gucaravel.com/final-week-with-my-host-family-in-szalard/
Going into my home-stay experience, I was unsure of what to expect, and needless to say, I was terrified: a family of strangers, a foreign language, and a town in a far away country that I'd never been to before. What was I getting myself into?
Written by volunteer Tim Coan, originally on http://gucaravel.com/on-transportation-food-and-foreign-languages/
Each day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, my host family and I formally sit down and eat together. At one of the dinners this week, my host sister had a friend visiting her family, and he asked me what struck me most about Romania as different from my life back in the United States. So, here are the three things I find most different about life in Romania in the Transylvanian region:
Written by volunteer Sarah Sheets, originally published on her blog https://21daysinhungary.tumblr.com/
I came to love the civil center where we worked. I could not think of Hungary without Szilvia and Anniko coming to mind. They were both such friendly faces to see in the office every morning. They were always smiling– they smiled when I unsuccessfully tried to use their coffee maker and spilled coffee grinds everywhere, and they smiled when we got ourselves even more confused when trying to understand why the English language is the way it is. I looked forward to eating lunch with them every day, and one of my favorite memories with them was watching the Hungary vs. Portugal game in the pub above the office (which was a prime location, might I add), drinking cheap wine and beer that we bought in the corner store, and laughing at different people's game-day attire.
Written by volunteer, Tim Coan, originally on http://gucaravel.com/a-day-at-the-lake/
Near the little town of Szalard located in Transylvania, my home for the last two weeks, is a manmade lake that the locals frequently use for swimming, fishing, and hanging out. My host family and I originally planned on being at the lake on Saturday, but a fast-moving thunderstorm interrupted our plans just as we arrived at the lake on our bikes. So, we headed home in the rain in order to regroup and formulate a new plan to head back to the lake on Sunday. Thankfully, the weather on Sunday was a lot nicer and perfect for swimming, so my host brother, a neighbor, and I headed to the lake for a relaxing afternoon.


text:
Price Range: 50,000.00 - 5,00,000.00
Appreciated among its clients for the purpose of manufacturing, supplying and exporting the best quality of Industrial Equipment, "Ck Airtech India Private Limited", started its operations in the year 1995. We offer a wide range of products such as Air Pollution Control Equipment, Industrial Filters and Centrifugal Fans. Some of the industries where the offered industrial equipment, find wide applications, are steel, chemical & fertilizer and food processing industries. Easy operation, sturdy construction and low maintenance, are some of the attributes for that our industrial pollution control systems are used.
To meet the precise needs of our clients, we have established a huge infrastructural facility and appointed a team of skilled and dedicated professionals. Our engineers and support staff make use of latest machinery and quality assured materials for the purpose of manufacturing the offered industrial equipment. Besides this, we export the offered industrial equipment to different Middle East Countries.
Plot No. 129 P T, SIPCOT, Phase I
Hosur - 635126, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
Have a requirement?
Get Best Price
Have a requirement?
Get Best Price


text:
Lou Lou Rose is the creative partnership of children's therapist Louise Shanagher and visual artist Rose Finerty. Lou Lou Rose aim to nurture and promote positive mental health for children through a series of books, videos, affirmation cards.
Louise Shanagher
Louise Shanagher is a children's therapist, mindfulness teacher and Psychology Lecturer from Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Louise has a BA and MSc in Psychology and further qualifications in Psychotherapy and Play therapy. Louise loves working with children and is passionate about creating a happier and healthier world for them to grow up in. Her mission is to promote and nurture positive mental health for children while equipping them with valuable self care tools that will last a life time.
Rose Finerty
Rose grew up in the beautiful countryside of Westmeath, in Ireland. She studied Visual Communication in Graphic Design in Athlone I.T. and graduated in 2009. While in college she gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between pictures and words. "I have always had a passion for drawing, painting and creating stories. I feel the creative process is a healing force and believe in the transformational powers of art". Rose works as a painter, designer and illustrator and frequently exhibits her work. You can see her work here
Sarah McLean, Director, McLean Teacher Academy, Founder, McLean Meditation Institute, Internationally recognised meditation expert and Hay House author.
"I first discovered Louise and Rose (Lou Lou Rose) at a festival in Ireland. I was presenting a meditation for the attendees, while they were teaching a group of young children to create a gratitude tree. I was so impressed with them and the way they taught, and soon found out they were authors of a great book (now two!) I bought a bunch of them to take back with me to the U.S. The meditation teachers that go through our Meditation Teacher Academy have really enjoyed them. In a few weeks I'll be returning to Ireland to facilitate a meditation and mindfulness teacher training. I've invited them to offer our new teachers meditation tips for children based on their books, It's Always There, and Where is Happy? We are so lucky to hear their insights and experiences teaching kids."
Charlotte Reed, author and illustrator of May The Thoughts Be With You. published by Hay House.
"'I think 'Where Is Happy' is a wonderful book to help children understand that happiness does not come from the material world. It is insightful but delivers its wisdom and message in a way children will understand and enjoy. A great tool for parents who want to help their children grow up happier and more fulfilled.'"
Srimanju Katragadda, Author of Connect to Your Inner Guide published by Hay House.
"These are wonderful children's books and cards. Well written and easy to understand for children and adults too with our inner child. Simply written and illustrated. Found them as handy tools to let kids open up for interaction. Wonderful creations for new age kid, look forward to many more to follow... a tool for all parents to have."


text:
You know your dog. When he's off…you can tell. But how do you know whether he's just in a funk or whether you really should consult with a veterinarian?
No one wants to waste time and money on a vet appointment they don't really need. That said, these are symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Here's how you know your dog needs to see the vet.
Changes in Eating Habits
If dogs love one thing, it's food. Just like people, all dogs have different appetites and tastes, so there's nothing to worry about as long as your dog's eating (and drinking) habits are consistent. But if your usually-ravenous Weimaraner is suddenly apathetic about dinnertime? That's a sign something's wrong. Likewise, a dog that can't get enough food might have – gasp! – a tapeworm and a dog that's drinking more or less than usual could be suffering from a thyroid issue. Keep good notes and talk to your vet.
Gross Smells
Okay, so most don't smell like rose petals but if your dog suddenly stinks? Something's up. A few of the most common reasons for noxious odors in dogs are dead teeth, infection, and skin issues, but all kinds of maladies can make your dog smell less than daisy-fresh. Rest assured by the time you smell something rank coming from your dog, he probably needs medical treatment to resolve the issue.
Behavioral Changes
The key word here again is "changes." Your dog isn't rough-and-tumble? Fine. But if he's usually the first one out the door at walk time and now can't be dragged out of bed? That's an issue. Dogs can suffer a host of issues that make physical activities and even the presence of company uncomfortable. There are also a number of medical problems that can make your dog seem more aggressive and irritable than usual. If your pup just doesn't seem like himself for more than few days at a time, call the vet for a full check-up.
Pet news, updates, and special offers
from your friends at Vetted.
Balance Problems
Are there activities your dog used to be able to do that he no longer can? If your dog can't seem to get up the stairs anymore or ever seems a little clumsier than he used to be, talk to your vet. Perhaps his eyesight is deteriorating as he gets older, or maybe he has an inner-ear infection. The cause could be neurological, however, or he may need his medication tweaked a bit. Motor coordination is a really clear sign of how well a dog's body is functioning.
Elimination Issues
Dogs are kind of like babies in that they eat, sleep, play, and poop. That's really only a few things! If your dog's poop is off, something's amiss. Is he using the bathroom more often or with more difficulty than usual? Or maybe the consistency has changed? What about his pee…is he going only a little at a time, or even having trouble holding it in before it's potty time? Changes in your dog's elimination schedule and/or results are cause for concern because they indicate something systematic isn't working correctly. A qualified veterinarian (and a few diagnostic tests) can get everyone sorted out.
Weight Gain
It's really, really hard to tell when your own dog has gained weight. The best way to check is to look back at old photos of your dog (you know you've got hundreds) and be honest about whether or not he's packed on a few pounds. If he has, it's smart to have your vet do a full evaluation before beginning any weight loss plan. You'll get a base weight and some tips for feeding and exercising your dog exactly the right way. Over half of all American dogs are overweight or obese…don't let yours be one of them!


text:
The term IoT (internet of things) has been around since 1999, but the technology behind the concept has been rapidly evolving over the years.
For those not too familiar with it, the basic idea is that all the objects that surround us in our daily life (walls, cars, waste bins, pacemaker, etc), will become 'alive' and turn smart by embedding all types of sophisticated low-power sensors that report back to an ubiquitous network, which collects and processes all the data to make intelligent decisions.
Major research companies predict that by the year 2020 there will be between 20 to 30 billion connected devices monitoring our environments and even looking after our health. It's already a well-known fact that the real value is not embedded in the IoT devices themselves, but in the big data analytics insights that are extracted, which empower organisations to positively transform business processes performance; ultimately contributing to the bottom line.
Still, there seems to be a limited understanding, across industries, of the real reach and implications of this technology, along with the direct impact it can have on business performance.
A valid question could then be: why the pace of adoption is not faster in the ATI domain?
One could argue that there are several complex factors simultaneously involved in the equation, including a highly regulated industry (for very good reasons), independent federal entities establishing their own criteria, and KPIs which often diverge from those of the ATI. Then there is the CFO's ability to deeply understand the true value of disruptive innovation beyond the standard fiscal cycles and create strong alignment with forward-thinking change leaders inside their organisations, amongst several other key points.
For these reasons and as a partial parallelism to 'smart airports', 'smart cities' have proven to work very well only in those jurisdictions and countries where government authorities are directly involved and interested in the success of the program, acting as a catalyst and enabler, and establishing clear guidelines and standards across the different layers of the infrastructure. Along these lines, in advanced economies, the stronger the alliances and alignment with local authorities, the greater the chances of implementing successful and scalable IoT programs.
Though there can be healthy debates on the technical aspects and different approaches to the subject, the essence of the matter is not technology related anymore; it's about the different stakeholders having an open discussion of the type of experience that they want to deliver to their customers, keeping in mind the safety, security, and business benefits it brings along for all the parties involved.
Across geographies, cultures, and corporations, there is no defined consensus on the Business Excellence framework to apply, while some prefer Baldridge, others opt for the European Foundation for Quality Management or even the Australian Excellence Framework, amongst others.
However, they all agree on a fundamental principle – to place customer management focus as a key pillar of the model. It would then be allowed to infer that technologies which aid in providing a seamless and pleasant customer journey should be at the forefront of the agenda for any organisation that wants to implement any of these frameworks. In today's digitally connected world, where the physical and the virtual interweave into a fuzzy invisible fabric, IoT seems to be a perfect ally to take Customer Experience to the next level.
IoT sensor data insights to improve Customer Experience
IoT and AI systems anticipating a person's needs has always been the domain of sci-fi movies, but there is enough understanding of the core technologies today (IoT, data analytics, blockchain, AI, VR, AR, etc) to make this a reality with very tangible use cases and benefits. The key idea is to foresee operational requirements at the airport to support passenger needs; for basic exemplification purposes an ATI IoT platform could be compared to a personal assistant with omnipresence capabilities and clairvoyance powers, advising on the best possible options at each step of the user journey, based on real time data.
Connecting the "bots"
The words of the American novelist, James A. Baldwin, seem like a perfect match for introducing the closing paragraph:
"Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it."
Early visionary leaders from airports and airlines around the globe have already started to realise that a comprehensive Digital Business Excellence program cannot be fully achieved without meeting all the needs of today's passengers and customers. A smart airport ecosystem, designed to provide a superior and personalised experience, at the right stage of the user's journey, is today possible and well underway in major airports and airlines.
Some of the several tangible benefits of using IoT are:
- Real time visibility and control of all key terminal processes and assets
- Reduce terminal running costs by improving operational efficiency and reducing safety risks
- Reduce or eliminate passenger queues by proactively reassigning proper customer facing resources
- Increase retail conversion rate by having personalised marketing campaigns
Finally, with all the IoT technology elements available to delight customers, increase safety and security, and reduce operational costs, it's now up to the ATI leaders of today to define the path to the airports and airlines of tomorrow.


text:
Jennifer Higdon's 2010 Pulitzer-prize winning violin concerto will feature the our concertmaster, Holly Mulcahy. The work is lyrical and fast-paced and created to showcase the soloist's great manual dexterity. Tchaikovsky's final completed symphony, a pathos-laden piece that deals with the power of fate in life and death.
Program Notes
Jennifer Higdon
(b. December 31, 1962 in Brooklyn)
Violin Concerto
By any measure Jennifer Higdon makes a strong case as the premier composer of the early 21st century. Lawdon Press which distributes all her music is hopping busy. Performances of her works occur all over the world every week. Critical acclaim is unstinting. Tonight's work won her a Pulitzer Prize in 2010. Beyond merely being a favorite of the concert hall, she seems to have created single-handed a lot of buzz over new music generally. She also shows herself as well-synced with younger people. At a concert last fall she stunned the stodgy by personally requesting, please turn your cellphones ON!
When the CSO first performed a Higdon work (blue cathedral) in 2011, it was a celebration for Tennesseans. Higdon spent her middle- and high-school years in Seymour where she met her partner in business and in life Cheryl Lawson. In recent news, the couple married last August during a break in the Cabrillo Festival in Santa Cruz.
As a composer Higdon is noted for brilliant texture, novel effects, and a consummate attention to detail. In her use of the orchestra she is clearly the heir of previous masters like Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Commissioning the Violin Concerto seemed a much sought-after honor as support came from the Curtis Institute where Higdon teaches, from orchestras in Indianapolis, Toronto, and Baltimore, as well as from three private foundations. The concerto was written for violinist Hilary Hahn, a Curtis grad, who premiered it February 6, 2009, with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
The work is in the traditional three movements, fast, slow, fast. Higdon keeps annotators honest by writing her own program notes for all her works. Quotes below are her words.
The first movement is titled 1726, the address of the Curtis Institute on Locust Street. It was "where I first met Hilary as a student in my 20th Century Music Class. An exceptional student, Hilary devoured the information in the class and was always open to exploring and discovering new musical languages and styles. As Curtis was also a primary training ground for me as a young composer, it seemed an appropriate tribute. To tie into this title, I make extensive use the intervals of unisons, 7ths, and 2nds, throughout this movement."
The ethereal beginning, marked by the glockenspiel played with knitting needles among other unique effects, gives way to a lush musical landscape. An extended and devilishly challenging cadenza late in the movement segues back to reminiscences of the opening.
"The excitement of the first movement's intensity certainly deserves the calm and pensive relaxation of the 2nd movement. This title, 'Chaconni', comes from the word 'chaconne'. A chaconne is a chord progression that repeats throughout a section of music. In this particular case, there are several chaconnes, which create the stage for a dialog between the soloist and various members of the orchestra. The beauty of the violin's tone and the artist's gifts are on display here."
The 2008 Olympics were on Higdon's mind as she wrote the finale, "Fly Forward." "That last movement moves very fast, so you have to imagine Hilary flying forward across the racing tape at the end of the race."
"Concerti throughout history have always allowed the soloist to delight the audience with feats of great virtuosity, and when a composer is confronted with a real gift in the soloist's ability to do so, well, it would be foolhardy not to allow that dream to become a reality."
About the Soloist
After hearing Scheherazade at an early age, Holly Mulcahy fell in love with the violin and knew it would be her future. Since then, she has won multiple tenured positions in symphonic orchestras from Richmond to Phoenix and has performed on a variety of domestic and international tours including the Washington National Opera Japan tour under the leadership of Placido Domingo and the 2012 Carnegie Hall appearance with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
She began developing her leadership skills at the renowned Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University with former Baltimore Symphony concertmaster Herbert Greenberg. In recent seasons she has enjoyed serving as guest concertmaster for the Columbus Symphony (OH), Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and a one year appointment as interim concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa.
As an in-demand performer, Holly maintains a very busy schedule serving as traveling concertmaster for the Emmy Award winner George Daugherty's Bugs Bunny at the Symphony program and performing with Grammy award winning Nashville Symphony and Milwaukee Symphony. She can also be seen as featured soloist on the PBS special, A Christmas Carol, The Concert.
She spends her summers at the celebrated Grand Teton Music Festival where in addition to performing in the violin section and assistant concertmaster, Holly volunteers as an active chamber musician. In the summer of 2011, she performed Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon's Piano Trio under Ms. Higdon's direct supervision. Following the performance, Higdon said "Working with Holly Mulcahy was fantastic. She's a superb musician and a great colleague. I always think my Piano Trio is a great test for violinists, because it has such wildly varying moods: long and lyrical lines, delicately played, and then racing and driving rhythms, moving at top speeds with intensity. Holly nailed it all splendidly. I would work with her again any chance I could. She was wonderful."
Passionate about all things etiquette, Holly makes her home in Chicago, IL, where she maintains a reputation for planning and hosting exquisite gourmet parties. In addition to an active performing career, she is the author of Neo Classical, a monthly column on the future of classical music. She enjoys gardening, organic cooking, and spoiling her cats. A lover of all things outdoors, she aspires to start her own organic farm.
Holly performs on a 1917 Giovanni Cavani violin, previously owned by the late renowned soloist Eugene Fodor, and a bespoke bow made by award winning master bow maker, Douglas Raguse.


text:
Oculus Quest interview: Allison Berliner discusses announcing the next step in VR
The standalone VR HMD is due in spring and we chatted with one of the Oculus staff members its announcement.
Oculus Quest was announced in September, setting the stage for the next major leap in virtual reality with an untethered and fully-powered standalone VR HMD.
Previously known as Project Santa Cruz, the Oculus Quest launches in spring 2019 and will only cost $399.99. At OC5, we got a chance to speak with Oculus Quest Product Marketing Manager Allison Berliner about the HMD, the excitement for the next step in VR, and more. Enjoy the video and leave us some feedback in the comments!
Head over to the Shacknews and GamerhubTV YouTube channels for some additional exclusive interviews, gameplay, walkthroughs, and other gaming and tech-centered videos released. Don't forget to hit that subscription button, because there's always new content going up!
Charles Singletary Jr posted a new article, Oculus Quest interview: Allison Berliner discusses announcing the next step in VR


text:
Sandeman Vintage Port, 1999
Vau Vintage
Special Offer | was £39.95 | Now £29.50
Description and Reviews:
The 1999 Sandman Vau Vintage Port is deep red, opaque and inky with intense, fresh red fruit aromas. In the mouth it has rich plummy flavours with hints of strawberry supported by firm tannins giving a firm backbone and which will allow it to age superbly over several years. It is a superb match for desserts and mince pies.
Production method
Fermentation in stainless steel vats and in presses under controlled temperature, arrested through the addition of grape alcohol. Matured for 2 years in large used oak vats, bottled in 2nd year after harvest and aged in bottle since. Both dates appear on label.
Producer notes
The iconic Sandeman Don, created in 1928, is one of the first trademark images ever created. The Don has received a facelift in recent years, and the full range of Sandeman Ports has been updated and stylishly re-packaged. Sandeman recently opened its new production and visitor centre in Quinta do Seixo, in the Upper Douro. This houses the latest technology and production processes, including robotic lagares that closely replicate the traditional method of treading Port grapes by foot. The range includes Apitiv White Port, and the stylish Vau Vintage Port - released ready for immediate consumption.
Condition Report:
Bottle size:
Drink Type:
Vintage Port, Vintage Port
Out of Stock
£29.50 inc UK VAT (where applicable) *


text:
Books by Len Deighton
Billion-dollar Brain
by Len Deighton
15 Comments
The classic thriller of a lethal computer age and a maniac's private cold war…
General Midwinter loves his country, and hates communism. In a bid to destabilize the Soviet power bloc he is running his own intelligence agency, whose "brain†is the world's biggest supercomputer.
With his past coming back to haunt him, the unnamed agent of
The Ipcress File
is sent to Finland to penetrate Midwinter's spy cell. But then a deadly virus is stolen, and our hero must stop it from falling into the hands of both the Russians and the billionaire madman.
Ss Gb
by Len Deighton
4 avg rating
7 Comments
Find Us on Facebook
Tweets by @fantasy_books


text:
Tel Head Office: (+39) 0432 570571
Tel Center of Operations: (+39) 0432 572185
Fax Head Office: (+39) 0432 571113
Fax Purchase Department: (+39) 0432 688453
construction of two artificial tunnels for landslide prevention on the national
road called "52 bis" Tolmezzo and Monte Croce Carnico (Ud, Italy)
pass section
Urgent works for landslide prevention and for the construction of two artificial tunnels between km.24+260 and km 25+310 in the so called 'Laghetti' area, on the national road 52 Bis. Tolmezzo - Monte Croce Carnico pass section.
ANAS S.p.A.
(National Authority for the road maintenance in Friuli Venezia Giulia – Triest)
Paluzza Council district (Udine, Italy).
Construction of two artificial tunnels for landslide prevention, lenght 600 m. and 176 m. on small diameter pillars, after consolidation of the mountain slope by injections on the mountain side of concrete expansive materials and construction of a strengthening cross-structure via small diameter pillars. The structure of the tunnels has been produced later with prefabricated parts and binding concrete casting poured on site.


text:
Our sea kayak taster sessions are aimed at people with little or no previous kayaking experience. Run as a private course on a date flexible with with your availability, you can choose from either a half days session or full day session. Depending on what you would like to get out of the session we can put more focus on working on skills to get you started in sea kayaking or just having fun and exploring the beautiful coastline.
Half day sessions run from 10.00 -12.30 or 13.00-15.30, Full day Sessions run from 10.00 – 15.30. Prices are –
Half Day
2 people £65/person. 3 people or more £50/person
Full Day
2 people £85.00/person. 3 people or more £75/person
These sessions include all equipment.
How to book-
Drop us an email with your preferred dates and group size and we will get back with some options. We will require a 40% (non refundable) deposit to book and Full payment 4 weeks before the date.
What happens on the day-
We will aim to give you a call the day before your session to discuss a suitable venue on anglesey for your sea kayaking trip. Where we choose to go will depend a lot on the forecast, we will give you some options and directions on how to get there. When you arrive at the days venue your instructor will run through safety and the equipment before getting you out on the water for stunning sea kayak experience.


text:
Minster FM News
New name for major York tyre retailer – and they're giving away prizes!
Published at 10:22am 11th May 2018. (Updated at 10:23am 11th May 2018)
Promotional Feature
There's a new name for tyres in York, with the owners promising local motorists a new level of customer care.
The former North Eastern Tyre and Exhaust centre at Clifton Moor has recently undergone a major revamp, coming under the Tyre Pros brand. But it's more than just a change of name – the company has been telling us they're working to drive up the level of service provided to York's drivers...
Tyre Pros' clear goal is to become the best tyre retailer in the UK. The aim is to offer drivers a better level of customer care than any other retailer in the market. By consistently providing a great value, high quality service we are able to achieve this. We're offering transparent 'on the road' pricing, expert recommendations, and we always explain everything in full.
Tyre Pros aims to offer a complete one-stop service to customers including MOTs*, servicing*, exhausts, brakes, air con recharge, wheel alignment, along with a courtesy car service.
Opening Event – 18th & 19th May
The company is celebrating with an official opening on the 18th and 19th May offering special discounts and prizes at their centre on Clifton Moor Gate. You can get 40% off tyres and 25% off mechanical work on both days, Friday 7am–6pm and Saturday 7am–5pm, plus there's the chance to try out the Pirelli F1 Simulator, and you can win Pirelli prizes including a jacket, cabin bag, Bluetooth speaker and F1 goodie bag. The Minster FM street team will also be on hand with plenty of fun and games.
Find out more about Tyre Pros
Centurion Park, Clifton Moor Gate, York. YO30 4WW
*at selected centres


text:
Has anybody suggested for Flare flight time improvements? Or perhaps Flare-mortars?
Not sure how much they were used on the western front, but how about fire bombs for aircraft?
He was not wrong. Amateurs talk tactics, pros talk logistics.
No, just no. Cobra is already a mayhem for the US without it
you suck. noone likes you. and your mother isn't pretty
Andrew.Drunk.Drive...I love u man. You get it...u get it 100%. Stay cool Canada brother.
Christie preaching. SING IT BROTHER! SING!
Consistency between reloading your hand weapons from an ammo box versus an APC or truck. Currently for some reason it takes twice as long at a truck or APC, when it should be the same.


text:
Real estate taxes in Fairfax and Loudoun are pretty high, but we get some great stuff in return - benefits I don't mind paying for. That's probably what our Vets here thought, too... until they became disabled. With less income, it becomes much more of a burden to pay for all of that infrastructure. And now they can get a pass!
Virginia voters authorized a new real estate tax exemption last November. The legislation provides for an exemption from county real estate taxes on the principal dwelling and up to three acres for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected, total and permanent disability. Persons desiring the exemption are required to file the necessary form and provide qualifying documentation. This exemption is also extended to the veteran's surviving spouse, so long as the death of the veteran occurred on or after January 1, 2011, the real property is maintained as the survivor's principal residence, and he or she does not remarry.
If your home is in Fairfax, go to this web site for more information and forms: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/realestatetax_disabledveterans.htm
If your home is in Loudoun, you can apply by going to www.loudoun.gov/taxrelief-forms, by calling the Commissioner's Office at 703-737-8557, or in the Commissioner's offices in the County Government Center in Leesburg or the Loudoun Tech Center in Sterling.
I would just like to take this opportunity, from the bottom of my heart, to thank ALL our Vets for their many sacrifices... sacrifices I am not brave enough to make personally. What would I do without you? You are all HEROS to me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.