text: Literally, "Performance Measurement (PM)" is the process of quantifying past action (Amaratunga et al., 2001: 179, cited from Neely, 1998). In particular, the importance of PM seems to be greatly enhanced in the presence of increasing competition. Although many organizations, consultants and academics have felt dissatisfaction with existing "Performance Measurement Systems (PMS)" since the 1950s (Eccles, 1991) because of the over-emphasis on financial measures and lack of attention particularly on the gap between the strategy expressed in the activities planned and the strategy expressed in the pattern of actions actually undertaken (Norreklit, 2000; Ittner et al. 2003), there were no serious efforts to develop more robust PMS until the beginning of the 1990s. Then, in order to overcome these two inter- related problems, some authors introduced new PMS into the literature such as "Dynamic Multi-dimensional Performance Model (Maltz et al., 2003)", "Holistic Scorecard (Sureshchandar and Leisten, 2005)" and "Systemic Scorecard (Leibold et al., 2002)". In addition, some writers were favour of bringing some rooted PM systems back to the agenda, such as French Tableau de Bord (Bessire and Baker, 2005; Epstein and Manzoni, 1998). The intensive criticism of traditional PMS which are overwhelmingly constructed on financial measures, and claims regarding benefits of non-financial measures usage seem to be the hallmarks of these new generation PMS.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tandem racing and Talladega go together like peanut butter and jelly. And on Sunday, a sprint to the finish focused on two pairs of cars.
FOX News Radio's Chris Hoenig recaps the Aaron's 499:
It was a green-white-checkered finish. Matt Kenseth & Greg Biffle on the outside, Brad Keselowski & Kyle Busch on the inside.
(Keselowski) "Patience is a bit of an oxymoron, 'cause you know you have to go hard to win this race."
But Keselowski and Busch had just enough of it, letting Kenseth and Biffle bolt on the restart before catching up and passing the pair on the final lap. And once Keselowski got separation from Busch on turn 3...
(Final Call) "Brad Keselowski, pulling away. It's all happening behind him, and Keselowski - for the second time - will go to Victory Lane at Talladega."
...Mike Joy with the call for "NASCAR on FOX." Keselowski's first Sprint Cup win came in this race three years ago, in a race that featured a spectacular crash involving Carl Edwards at the end. This time, "The Big One" came with three laps to go, wiping out more than a dozen cars and setting up the overtime finish.
The race featured a few season highs, as the 17 leaders exchanged the top spot 34 times.
FOX in the Fast Lane, I'm Chris Hoenig, FOX News Radio.


text:
Most insurers pose stringent conditions for the application processes of insurance policies. In most cases, it will be impossible to get an insurance protection if you do not have a good medical record, especially if the coverage is related to critical illness. However, Living Protection provides a simplified issue protection that does not require any medical exam to apply.
All you need to apply for this insurance coverage is to answer a few health questions. It is an easy and efficient plan. In addition, the application process can be done electronically. This means that it is not just easy but it is also quick. The premiums for this plan are guaranteed and the plan covers four of the most common critical illnesses facing Canadians namely, cancer, stroke, coronary bypass surgery, heart attack.
Benefits Obtainable in Equitable Life of Canada Living Protection Simplified Issue Insurance Plan
Living protection offers a lump sum benefit up to $50,000 if you have a claim. The insurance plan has a guaranteed premium. In addition, the coverage will take care of every expense you have to make because of the critical illness. Even your monthly bills will be handled by the plan to help you get well faster.


text:
Your last ebook:
You dont read ebooks at this site.
Total ebooks on site: about 25000
You can read and download its for free!
Reid, James S (1849 - 1902) - free ebooks for download and read online
There are ebooks for online reading and free download by Reid, James S on this page. Also you can read a bio of Reid, James S.
James Wesley Reid (June 11, 1849 - January 1, 1902) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina....
If you want to know more about Reid, James S Read more at Wikipedia.org
Ebooks of Reid, James S (free download and read):


text:
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishers: Tor Books
Publication Date: February 24th, 2015
My Rating:
Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black.
Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see.
Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand.
After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure.
Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive.
I really enjoyed this book, but it's completely confused my emotions. Was it a great book? Yes, but I'm not sure it quite lived up to the hype that's been surrounding it since its release day.
Let's start with what was awesome: the world within this book. Our author is very good at world building, and I constantly found myself getting lost in whichever London the book had taken me to.
I loved the writing! I did struggle initially to get into the style, but I think I can put that down to the fact I've been binge-ing on easy-read contemporaries recently, so switching to such detailed, fantasy writing was quite a shock. However, once I was a few sections in I had adjusted to the style, and was lost within the novel.
'Lila Bard knew in her bones that she was meant to be a pirate.'
Our characters were pretty cool – they were an interesting bunch with their individual personalities, and I enjoyed the humour that they seemed to share, too. The issue I had was that I didn't really relate to any of them, and if I'm perfectly honest, I wasn't really bothered about what happened to them, either. I didn't feel any type of emotional connection, and it was only towards the end that I really started to care about what happened.
I have to mention we had a cross-dressing character! I think Lila might actually be the first cross-dressing character I've personally come across in a YA novel, and it was awesome to see this type of representation going on.
I was very much hooked in the story-line; I was eager to find out what happened next, and was disappointed when the book finished – I wanted more! I didn't want it to end! The only thing that's perhaps making me hesitate about reading the next novel would be the gore. I'm not a person for gore, and though many wouldn't class the descriptions in this novel as gory, they were rather detailed (for me, anyways).
'Word of mouth was its own kind of magic.'
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! It's completely deserving of the four stars I've given it, but unfortunately I just didn't connect enough with it for it to be five stars. If you enjoy epic YA fantasy novels, I can't recommend A Darker Shade of Magic enough!
Topic Awareness:
- Death (detailed)
- Violence / Gore (detailed)
– Emma
Read On!


text:
Product Description
Watching your guests ooh and ahh over this Harbor View bookcase will make you glad you put it front and centre in your home. Turned, solid wood feet are accented by the antique white finish for a truly country-vintage look. Proudly display your books, trinkets or prized collection on the three adjustable shelves. What's more, you can flaunt your favourite digital picture frames thanks to the convenient cord access hole in the back panel.
Width: 27.20" (69.1 cm)Height: 72.24" (183.5 cm)Depth: 17.48" (44.4 cm)
Shipping Dimensions
Width: 78.12" (198.4 cm)Height: 4.50" (11.4 cm)Depth: 18.68" (47.4 cm)
119.00 lbs (54.0 kg)
Key Features:
- Three adjustable shelves offer you flexibility for displaying what you want.
- Enclosed back panel has cord access so you can display lamps and other digital accessories.
- Turned, solid wood feet and an antiqued paint finish add rustic vibes to your home.
- Durable materials create a sturdy shelf for your books, decor and more.
Wood:Engineered Wood
Engineered wood products are manufactured to maximize the natural strength and stamina of wood. Such wood products can be beautifully finished with paints, stains, veneers or varnishes.
Finish Type: Paper Laminate
Sustainable and resistant to wear, the paper laminate finish provides a beautifully stylish touch.
Finish Colour: Antique White
Finished in creamy white hue, this bookcase brings a country-chic vibe to your home.


text:
The Caddens community is divided over proposed permanent road closures at Caddens Road due to commence in April.
While some residents were aware of the closures, others were taken by surprise when they received a letter from Penrith Council a fortnight ago.
Caddens resident Vicky Knott said the closure is separating the neighbourhood.
"We have a Facebook community for our estate, and it's definitely divided," she said.
"It's probably a 50-50 split. There are some people who say that they didn't mind at first, but now they don't think it's a good idea."
However, in a statement provided to the Weekender, Penrith Council said that these changes were planned several years ago.
"In light of the existing safety problems along Caddens Road including poor vertical alignment, identified safety issues exist with respect to sight distances at the crests, it is proposed to close Caddens Road to through traffic in some sections, but retain access for cyclists and pedestrians," the statement said.
"As part of the adopted 2008 Masterplan for the release area, Penrith City Council, in partnership with UrbanGrowth NSW, now proposes to permanently close the section of Caddens Road between O'Connell Lane and Mariposa Circuit for through traffic."
A petition against the closure gained 50 signatures in its first 24 hours, and is still receiving attention online having now been signed by over 170 people.
The main concern for those against the closure is the safety implications a potential increase in traffic might have for young families in the area.
"It's a windy road… between the trees that Council has planted and the cars on the road I can't actually see out of my driveway," Ms Knott said.
"There's going to be traffic everywhere."
Other Caddens residents have expressed their knowledge of the changes, saying that many residents bought their homes with these plans in mind.
They acknowledge that while the road may get busier, that would happen regardless in a developing estate.
Emily Newton is the Weekender's police and political reporter. Emily is also the Weekender's Senior Journalist.


text:
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the release of The Z Factor, My Journey as the Wrong Man at the Right Time, an autobiography of Zee media mogul and founder Dr. Subhash Chandra. India's prime minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the book at his official government residence last week. Chandra, the Chairman of Essel Group and ZEE, is an unlikely mogul who went from perennial outsider to media legend. The book is published by HarperCollins India. (Photo Credit: PIB)
Please follow and like us:


text:
Paulk, Helena Catherine
Birth: Thursday, June 28, 1928 in Cleveland, West Virginia
Residence: Marbury, Maryland
Death: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the age of 88
Laid to Rest: Thursday, September 22, 2016 in the Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Maryland
Condolences: Click to View or Post
Helena Catherine Paulk, 88, of Marbury, Maryland died on September 14, 2016 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on June 28, 1928 in Cleveland, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Robert Anderson and Goldie Dove Powers Anderson.
Mrs. Paulk was a long time member of Marbury Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a bookkeeper for Ely's Department Store in Indian Head. And was the manager of the Shopper Stopper Grocery in Indian Head. She was a loving and compassionate mother, devoted to her family, friends and her church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Paulk is preceded in death by her husbands Harold Fred Berry and Fisher Boyd Paulk; her son Robert L. Berry. She is survived by her sons Harold E. Berry, Craig D. Berry and wife Claire, James F. Berry and wife Barbara; her two daughters Brenda K. Bastain and husband Butch, Karen Purdy and husband Achim; her sister Iris D. Ferrell; also survived by ten grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends received on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with Prayers at 7:00PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646 where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11AM. Interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Marbury Baptist Church, P. O. Box 528, Marbury, MD 20658. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service.


text:
CleanSpark Inc
CleanSpark is looking for a talented software engineer with strong experience in the latest web technologies to help us build our cutting-edge, next generation UI. As part of a small distributed team, you'll be asked to make fundamental decisions about technology and functionality for a data-intensive application with a wide range of end users. You'll be faced with the challenge of how to take industrial internet-of-things streaming data and its associated metadata and develop tools to allow seamless consumption and manipulation by both technical and non-technical site personnel.
Skills and Requirements
To Apply
To be considered, you MUST respond to this ad with answers to the following questions. If you do not include answers in your application, YOU WILL BE REJECTED IMMEDIATELY.
NOTE: we will only accept candidates from the United States and Canada. We will be in contact with you within 2 business days if we are interested in moving forward.


text:
Smart city in context (1): Competitiveness (Part 2): citizens
December 4, 2012 Leave a comment
In principle, the smart city should be paradise for citizens. But so far, in practice, they have had little to do with its definition. In fact, most of them declare to ignore the meaning of this concept. However, it is also true that in the Smart City Expo & World Congress in Barcelona last November, it was possible to detect a stronger trend to include citizens opinions when developing this concept.
In any case, in line with previous articles on this blog, I think that there is a strong link between the smart city concept and competitiveness from the citizens' point of view yet. So, as a citizen I am also, the more I would like to live in a particular city, the smarter it is for me. And I think this is -or should be- the criteria to be used by those responsible for urban management when deciding to make theirs a smart city.
Thus, from citizens' standpoint, cities must compete for its quality of life, environmental sustainability, the quality of its outputs, its ability to attract talent, the good relationship between the cost of life and the benefits received, the opportunities for personal and professional development, the transparency in its management, … These are, in my view, the real parameters that citizens will use to evaluate how smart a city is.
And if we agree in this, we will do also in that from the citizen's point of view, technology is the means but not the goal in the smart city. The citizen doesn't worry about who is the technology supplier nor how the technology works. What the citizen really needs is to feel that his day to day living is the best possible one. Therefore, no smart city is possible if citizens are dissatisfied. We can set up as high and as much technology as we want . But unsafe cities, or cities with high unemployment rates, or with little opportunity for personal and professional development, can make talking about smart city a sarcasm, except in the case it is an option for solving these problems, in the first instance .
In exchange for getting these things from their smart city (quality of life, etc.), citizens are willing to co-operate. They are obviously the most interested in having the most competitive city in these areas. We all know many examples of this citizens' co-operation: from car drivers who send free, real-time information on the traffic conditions they meet, to those reporting incidents of all kinds in the streets, to help for a faster repair. There are many others. And every entrepreneur having developed such a collaborative environment always states the same thing: people put all their effort into profuse and loyal collaboration provided that a) they are treated with respect and are not deceived, and b) they perceive they are contributing to something valuable for their community. Therefore, it is sensible to count on this citizens' collaboration to build a smart city. Moreover, urban managers, service providers, technology companies, and citizens themselves should give all possible measures and actions within their scope to make cities really smart.
Notice also that, in the smart city, citizens can co-operate not only as sources of information, but also as full-fledged entrepreneurs, developing very different activities to help generate competitive advantage for their cities.
In a previous post of this series, we talked about competitiveness in the smart cities as to companies of different kind (ICT and urban services providers). The present post deals with this competitiveness from the citizen's point of view. The next post will go into the concept of smart cities competitiveness related to the leaders in charge of the city administration.


text:
Content Count14
Last visited
Community Reputation1 Neutral
Profile Information
S.W. Ohio
State and Country Flags
If you're trying to tell me that steel doesn't rust and it's impossible for steel wool to impregnate anodized finish then the only thing you two know is how to blue a firearm. I'm not the one that's confused on which is fairytale and which is science. I have better things to do than discuss basic facts. My intentions are not to offend anyone, so I'll go elsewhere. You guys enjoy your forum. Sent from my Z959 using Tapatalk
You can do whatever you want for a living. Science can't be argued with.Steel in the presents of atmosphere will rust. Obviously the blueing process neutralizes the rust or removes it with the heat and/or acid process. I wasn't trying to tell you that you were wrong, just saying that steel can rust if untreated. I think we're differing over semantics. Sent from my Z959 using Tapatalk
Usually with a blueing process or stock refinishing both areas where steel wool has been used is covered completely, sealing particles from atmosphere not allowing rust to develop. Just rubbing a firearm surface with steel wool and not removing or completely covering embedded particles can result in surface rust. Sent from my Z959 using Tapatalk
I was told by a gunsmith a long time ago "never use steel wool on a firearm, it will embed in the steel and eventually cause rust". Makes sense, the particles left behind are untreated (uncoated) and left exposed to atmosphere and will rust. If not knowing if the visual imperfection is in the finish or the receiver itself I would be very careful.
To build or buy AR15 in the $1000 range?
Sclopetum replied to Kball15's topic in General AR15 DiscussionIf you're going to build start with a Ballistic Advantage barrel, they are guaranteed MOA with match ammo. At least go to their website and read the FAQ section if you want to inform yourself on building AR's I just purchased a 10" .300 BLK for a recent build, couldn't be happier. BA is also in a partnership with Aero Precision since 2014, little fun fact I didn't know til recently. http://ballisticadvantage.com/
After looking over the one I ordered it is slightly different in design and material than the Magpul version. The quick release buckles on the retro tactical sling I bought is loose fitting on my Magpul ACS QD barrel/socket (whatever the technical term is). I'll have to take it out and function test it. Seems like it should be ok.
New owner/member
Sclopetum replied to Chris645's topic in The ArmorerI'll chime in if you all don't mind. I can't speak for the expensive triggers but I do have an ALG ACT ($65.00 approx. can't remember) in one of my carbines and (2) AR Stoner Enhanced from Midway one in a pistol build (5.56/.223) and another on the bench for another build (.300BLK), both purchased on sale (Christmas) for $24.99 ea. Now, the only one I actually tested with live fire is the AR Stoner in the pistol build. The second Stoner is sitting on my bench. The ALG I just recently installed a new lower for my carbine, switched from polymer to forged aluminum, and haven't had time to test yet. Just using an inexpensive Wheeler trigger pull gauge and dry-firing both triggers they are excellent for all practical purposes, HD, SD, plinking, target shooting, hunting,etc. The ALG with the 4.5 lb. purple spring broke as advertised 3 consecutive times, I didn't test with the tan 5.5 lb spring. The AR Stoner broke at 5.5 lb. 3 consecutive times as well, both without a hitch. They both seem to have the same creep (minimal) and break WAY better than stock mil-spec triggers, very crisp and clean. When the sear is reset there is no perceived movement to break the trigger again on either of the two. The coatings on the triggers seem to be quality (read description in links below to see differences) with slight variations in appearances being the Stoner having a black in color sear and the ALG having the option of two trigger springs for adjustment in poundage. I would recommend either trigger, the ALG slightly more if caught on sale just because of the adjustability and the know quality of Geissele which is pretty much what the ALG is. But if you can grab the AR Stoner on sale like I did you won't be disappointed for a better than stock trigger. If you want the 4.5 lb trigger get the ALG, if your happy with a 5.5 lb either one is superb. Sorry if I was rambling on, Just thought I'd pass along what little info I had. Feel free to ask any questions, I'll do the best I can to answer. Here's the links: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/192807/wheeler-engineering-trigger-pull-gauge https://www.midwayusa.com/product/407819/ar-stoner-enhanced-trigger-group-ar-15-lr-308-small-pin-154-single-stage https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/ALG-Defense-Combat-Trigger-ACT-Tuned-By-Geissele-p/alg-act.htm
Gas Blocks
Sclopetum replied to Chris645's topic in The Beginners AR15 ArmoryI prefer SLR adjustable clamp-on on my builds. No fussing with RTV or thread-locker on the adjustment screw, It operates on a detent securing adjustment screw in position. You still have to use thread-locker on the mounting screws on both the set-screw and clamp-on style gas blocks. I prefer the latter due to more even surface contact with the barrel providing better (harmonics) external ballistics as best as I am able to understand the concept. Here's a link to much better explain the concept. This guy has a bunch of videos explaining Extreme Long Range shooting and some concepts carry over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h407yVskVeM&list=PLJUaiRIEduNXoal2_PkBZi0vDCIcEPxUn&index=7
Man, and to think I paid $50+ for one off Midway a few months ago.
Don't forget your dust covers https://www.magpul.com/products/pmag-impact-dust-cover-ar-m4-gen-m2-moe
Weapon lights
Sclopetum replied to longie's topic in AR15 Gear and Accessories.Just thinking out loud here: That is a good light, but 1000 lumens at 3am on white painted walls is blinding. I have a Streamlight TLR1 at 800 lumens and it is too bright. It works wonderful outside so I'm thinking maybe see if a diffuser can be had for mine for home defense. Can't go wrong with Streamlight quality though.
Sclopetum started following Gas Tube Hash Mark?
Trials & Tribulations / I Can Do This
Sclopetum replied to bamashooter's topic in The ArmorerSweet build bama. I've got the same handguard on one I built a few years ago and I'm very pleased with it, and it's been durable too. I'm not signed up with a third party picture host at the moment, maybe soon. I chose that handguard cause it's free float, lightweight, slimline, and easy to attach accessories to. Did i mention I'm very pleased with it
New Members Please Read!
Sclopetum replied to TigerStripe's topic in General TalkHello everyone. I thought I would drop in and say Hi. Thanks for having me.


text:
SCF Advanced Search
Pages: [1]
Topic: Russia's cyber war with Estonia rocks Nato (Read 2438 times)
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Pages: [1]
With Quick-Reply you can write a post when viewing a topic without loading a new page. You can still use bulletin board code and smileys as you would in a normal post.


text:
As Mahmoud Hrouk's family was frantically searching for him in their neighbourhood, the 16-year-old was already dead, after being brutally bashed and sexually assaulted in a nearby vacant Sydney house.
When his mother Maha Dunia last spoke to her son at 9.42 pm on May 16, 2015, the teenager whispered "Mum, I'm with Aymen" before the call was cut off.
His increasingly worried family searched for the boy throughout the night, reported him missing to police, tried to view McDonald's CCTV footage and even went to the home of Aymen Terkmani at 4am.
The now 24-year-old Terkmani claimed he parted from the teenager at 7.30pm after they ate at McDonald's.
But on Monday, a NSW Supreme Court jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting and murdering Mahmoud on the evening of May 16 at the unoccupied Fairfield East home.
Mahmoud was affected by ecstasy when he was beaten with a toaster and a rolling pin, strangled and sexually assaulted before his half-naked and bloodied body was found the next morning.
His numerous injuries included a skull fracture, brain damage, fractured ribs, fractured eye socket, collapsed lung and internal injuries.
Terkmani, whose father testified his son was at home at the time of the murder, showed no reaction to the verdict while Ms Dunia quietly wept at the back of the courtroom.
Ms Dunia testified she was in bed when Mahmoud left for his labouring job about 5.30am on May 16 and asked: "Mum do you need anything before I leave?"
She replied no and said "God bless you" as he left the house - never to be seen alive again by her.
She phoned him around 9pm telling him to come home and he replied he was with a friend and would come home on his pushbike.
In a second call, she told him: "Don't worry about the bike I'm coming to pick you up."
"He was whispering saying 'Mum I am with Aymen, my friend Aymen" before naming two different streets and then "the line cut off".
During the search, she saw her son's pushbike outside Terkmani's house and the next morning it was in a nearby street.
Mahmoud's father, Azzam Hrouk, told the jury that during the search he kept looking for someone on the ground next to a bicycle.
"I thought he might have fallen, had an accident."
After he was told the bike was seen outside Terkmani's house, he went there in the early hours and spoke to Terkmani in front of his parents.
Terkmani first told him "I don't know any Mahmoud", later asked if he was being interrogated and subsequently said he last saw Mahmoud at 7.30pm.
Justice Lucy McCullum set Terkmani's sentence hearing down for October 27.
Get the latest news from thewest.com.au in your inbox.
Sign up for our emails


text:
AceShowbiz - Amandla Stenberg, who starred as Rue in "The Hunger Games", has gotten candid about her sexuality. Amandla revealed that she "identifies as a black, bisexual woman" in a selfie video posted on her Tumblr page on late Thursday, January 7.
"It's a really, really hard thing to be silenced and it's deeply bruising to fight against your identity and to mold yourself into shapes that you just shouldn't in," the 17-year-old actress said in the video. "As someone who identifies as a black, bisexual woman, I've been through it and it hurts and it's awkward and it's uncomfortable."
"But then I realized because of Solange [Knowles] and Ava DuVernay and Willow [Smith] and all the black girls watching this right now that there's absolutely nothing to change," she went on, "We cannot be suppressed. We are meant to express our joy and our love and our tears and be big and bold and definitely not easy to swallow."
Amandla, whose mother is African-American and her father is white and from Denmark, added, "I definitely believe in the concept of rebellion through selfhood and rebellion just by embracing your true identity, no matter what you're being told. Here I am, being myself and it's hard and vulnerable and it's definitely a process but I'm learning and I'm growing."
According to the actress, there is still "a lot of work" to be done for "all women of color." She explained, "I mean, we need more representation in film and in television and need our voices to be louder in the media. And not just women of color, I mean, bisexual women, gay women, transgender women, mentally ill women. I'm sick of all the misogyny and homophobia and transphobia that I see around me and I know you are too."


text:
Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e. - Update chapter 12
7 minutes ago
In this world, when human beings reach the age of 12, their bodies gradually change to the genders they wish to be. And by the time they are 14 years old, their appearances change to reflect their genders. But by spring of my eighteenth year, I am still without a gender...


text:
Saturday November 21, 2020 | Apex Community Park
Chase down that Turkey at Apex Community Park! The race course takes you through the park and around a scenic lake. Registration is limited to the first 600 individuals and opens on July 1 (the race has filled approximately one month prior to event the last few years).
Recreational division is offered. Entries in this division will not receive a timing chip and will not be officially timed, recorded or eligible for awards. Individuals will be responsible for keeping their own time if desired. Everything else will be the same as the competitive entrants including receiving race t-shirt.
Awards to top overall male and female and to the top 3 males and females in each age division.


text:
The term 'plastic' is ambiguous. Literally, it means a material that is malleable (can be shaped without breaking), and can be engineered and molded by flow (the raw material is liquid during manufacture). However, 'plastic surgery' does not refer to the use of materials, but rather emphasises the malleable aspect of plastic, in the reshaping of flesh.
The general use of the word 'plastic' is for a broad range of materials. These consist of large, long-chain molecules, which are organic polymers, and are usually synthetic, with high molecular mass. The large range of plastics have different properties, such as hardness, malleability, elasticity, resistance to temperature and chemicals, which can be controlled by the manufacturing process, and the additives. There are three main sub-groups of plastics: thermoplastics, duroplasts, and elastomers. The raw substance from which plastic is made is typically petrochemical in origin, although biosynthetic plastics can be derived from non-fossil sources, such as natural plant oils.
In 1844, Charles Goodyear finalised his technique for vulcanizing rubber, and industry embarked on a revolution in materials made to order.
In 1856, the metallurgist Alexander Parkes produced Parkesine. Prompted by a competition to find a substitute for ivory for billiard balls, he had treated cellulose with nitric acid to produce cellulose nitrate (pyroxilin), which, when dissolved in alcohol, hardened into a transparent elastic material. It was pigmented so that it would resemble ivory. It was registered as Celluloid in 1870, and, being a thermoplastic, could be moulded to any shape, from dentures to movie camera film.
However, it was not until 1907 that the first fully synthetic plastic was commercially produced. Leo Baekeland invented the term 'plastics' for his new 'bakelite'. Once the advantages of plastics over traditional materials, such as wood, stone, leather, metal, glass and ceramics, for household and other goods, had been realised, the plastics industry leapt upon every new polymer the chemists could produce.
Development in the 1920s and 1930s led to synthetics with enormous commercial potential, not only as a cheaper alternative to traditional materials, but materials, such as nylon, which made entirely new products possible. World War Two provided a stimulus for the mass-production of plastics, such as acrylic glass as an alternative to silicate glass for airplane windscreens.
By the 1950s, mass production of products made from plastics like polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) transformed the consumer manufacturing industries. By the 1980s, the world was producing trillions of plastic bags for throw-away shopping conveniences, and packaging still accounts for as much as 40% of plastic use.
As a result, the love affair with the new materials grew into a nightmare, as millions of tonnes of discarded plastic waste entered the biosphere. Its characteristic of durability and non-degradability, so treasured by the manufacturing industry, was a cause of enormous concern for the environment. The natural world does not know what to do with unnatural products.
Reclaiming value from plastic waste is a very important issue in modern waste management. Up to 20% of plastic by mass can be additives to modify the properties of the basic carbon polymer chain. These additives, such as highly toxic organotin, create complications for effective waste management.
Plastic is cheap to produce, light and easily stored. It makes airtight, hygienic and tough containers, and strong, lightweight carriers, so is ideal for packaging, storage and transport. Plastic production uses 8% of the world oil production, which is 7 million barrels a day. Half of this oil is for feedstock in the production of plastic, and half is consumed in the production process itself. Reducing the amount of plastic produced will reduce energy consumption and emissions of carbon-dioxide (CO2), nitrogen-oxide (NO) and sulphur-dioxide (SO2) during manufacture, and reduce non-biodegradable landfill waste.
There are three basic ways to ensure the most is obtained out of plastic:
The low cost of plastic has a negative effect on rates of recycling and reuse. Thankfully, the concept of reusing bags for shopping trips is changing the throw-away, single-use habit which has caused environmental contamination for decades.
Similarly, transport crates, storage vessels, and many other plastic items can be reused by industry and commerce, and regulations are being imposed to ensure that economic criteria are not the only factors considered by management. Environmental movements activate consumer power in encouraging, for example, customers to return packaging to the retail outlets, bringing pressure back up the supply line for a more efficient policy which reduces wastage.
The first challenge in recycling plastics is the difficulty of post-use separated collection from the consumer. Ferrous and aluminium cans can be collected together, and easily separated by magnets. However, the public are not sensitive to all the groups of plastics, and low collection rates of recyclable plastic are still the norm. Plastic waste is still widely sorted by hand into polymer category and colour, in the collection or reprocessing facilities. Some technologies are being developed to aid sorting. These include X-ray fluoresence, infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy, electrostatics and flotation.
The second hurdle relates to the practicality of cleaning, removal of contaminants (such as paper labels and glue residues), colour mixes, and the economicability of options for the reclaimed material. Mechanical recycling involves melting, shredding or granulation. The sorted plastic is melted down, as it is or after shredding into flakes, and regranulated.
Feedstock recycling involves a process of breaking the polymer into its constituent monomers, which are then used in applications in refineries, petrochemical and chemical industries. The technologies being developed for this purpose include pyrolysis, hydrogenation, gasification, and thermal cracking. The advantage of feedstock over mechanical recycling is greater impurity tolerance. Disadvantages are that it is capital intensive, and scale, whereby very large quantities (in excess of 50 kt p.a.) are required to make the operation economic. One tonne of plastics is equivalent to 20,000 two litre drinks bottles or 120,000 carrier bags.
Plastic can be recycled for use in products as diverse as polyethylene bin liners and carrier bags, piping made of PVC, building elements such as flooring, window frames, and insulating board, garden furniture, clothing (e.g. fleeces), and office accessories.
The first principle is the avoidance of waste generation in the first place. The second is where possible the reuse or recycling of substances, which are separated from the regular waste stream. For the remaining amount, the better option is exploitation of the energy content, and only then should any material that cannot be reused, recycled or which has no energy value, should be carefully landfilled under controlled conditions.
Plastic can be incinerated in waste-to-energy plants, and the energy used to generate electricity. The flue gases need to be scrubbed, as they contain dioxins and other pollutants.
It is unlikely that plastic will ever be 100% recycled or reclaimed, at least not in the foreseeable short-term. Therefore, degradability of plastic is the next best option, ensuring that if the plastic ends up in a landfill, or worse, in the environment, it will degrade on a timescale which reduces the danger to wildlife, and nuisance to humans, considerably.
Many retailers now use degradable plastic carrier bags. Bio-degradable plastics contain a small percentage of non oil-based substance, such as corn starch, which will allow bacteria and ageing to break up the polymers. Fastfood cutlery made of this degradable polymer can now be composted without segregation.
Photodegradable plastics are sensitive to sunlight, and will break up when exposed for a predetermined and controllable time period. An example of a needed application is the deadly beer 'six-pack' carriers, which are strong enough for the purpose they are designed for, but which will photodegrade after 6 weeks, safeguarding wildlife, particularly marine creatures, which easily get trapped in the circular rings.
Genetically engineered bacteria can synthesis a biodegradable plastic, and additives aid the rate of biodegradation.
There are three problems with degradable plastic: 1. the plastic needs particular conditions to successfully degrade. If photodegradable plastics are dumped in a landfill, away from light, they will not decompose. 2. Biodegradble waste will produce emissions of CO2, or worse, methane, if it degrades anaerobically (without sufficient oxygen). 3. Consumers may reverse the better trend of waste minimisation if they believe the waste is no longer an environmental hazard.
Bio-plastics are synthetic polymers made from plants, sugars, or plastic which is grown within genetically modified plants and micro-organisms. The use of bio-plastic avoids the use of non-renewable fossil fuel as feedstock, and also reduces risks from chemical additives in standard plastics. Toy manufacturers have begun to switch over to bio-plastics for health and safety reasons.
In 2001, the Environment Agency reported that 80% of post-use plastic waste was sent to landfill, 8% was incinerated and 7% recycled. These figures do not include reprocessing of residual polymers after industrial plastic production, of which 95% is used in further production.
The UK has an incomplete system of plastic waste collection, with 4,000 plastic bottle collection banks collecting 24 ktonnes of plastic bottles, which is 5.5% of the total in circulation.
|supermarket bags, plastic bottles, and many other packagings and uses
|Not recycled, but PE can be made from renewable feedstock, such as wheat grain and sugar beet
|Not readily biodegradable, a limited amount can be degraded by bacteria, and research into turning PE into oil is underway
|Low-density polyethylene
|supermarket carrier bags, bin liners
|Not recycled, but PE can be made from renewable feedstock , such as wheat grain and sugar beet
|Not readily biodegradable, a limited amount can be degraded by bacteria, and research into turning PE into oil is underway
|High-density polyethylene
|milk and washing-up liquid bottles
|SPI resin ID code 2, recyclable
|yoghurt tubs, drinking straws, bottle caps, many appliance casings, car bumpers, piping, resistant to acids and bases
|Recyclable, Resin identification code "5"
|Polyvinyl chloride
|Food trays, drinks bottles, shampoo dispensers, cling film
|PVC is broken into small chips, impurities removed, refined to white PVC. Reycled c. 7 times and has a lifespan of 140 years
|EU regulations for reuse of PVC in construction
|Food foam trays, burger boxes, egg cartons, plastic cutlery
|Not recycled or collected, except in Germany (packaging law - Verpackungsverordnung)
|Chemically inert, but bacteria (Pseudomonas putida) can convert styrene oil to a biodegradable form. PS is long-lasting and a big litter problem.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, used for electronic equipment casings, computer monitors, printers, and drainpipes
Polypropylene, yoghurt tubs, drinking straws, bottle caps, many appliance casings, car bumpers, piping
Polyethylene, [(C2H4)n], used for supermarket bags, plastic bottles, and many other packagings and uses
High-density polyethylene, used for milk jugs, detergent bottles, molded containers
Low-density polyethylene, used for shower curtains, floor tiling, skirting boards
Polyvinyl chloride, used for plumbing piping, shower curtains, window frames and flooring
Polyvinylidene chloride, used for food packaging
Polystyrene, used for packaging foam, food containers, plastic tableware, CD cases
Polyamide, used for toothbrush bristles, fishing lines, fibres
Polycarbonate, used for CDs, riot shields, break-resistant windows, traffic lights, lenses
Polyethylene terephthalate, used in carbonated drinks bottles, non-glass jars, plastic film, microwave packaging
Polyurethane, very common plastic, used for cushion foam, insulation, car parts
Polyepoxide, used for adhesives, electronic component pots, and in composite materials, such as with hardeners
Polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic), perspex, plexiglas, hard contact lenses, glazing
Silicon is a heat resistant resin, used as a sealant in bathrooms, cooking utensils, and in paint
Polyester, used in fibers and textiles
Recycling categories: 1: PET; 2: HDPE; 3: PVC; 4: LDPE; 5: PP; 6: PS; 7: Other.
The percentage of packaging recycled:
|54.6% (2005)
|64.5% (2012)
|66.6% (2012)
Recovery rates for packaging wastes. These figures include incineration at waste incineration plants with energy recovery:
|66.8% (2005)
|78.5% (2012)
|76.3% (2012)
Content © Renewable.Media. All rights reserved. Created : October 29, 2015 Last updated :December 17, 2015
The most recent article is:
View this item in the topic:
and many more articles in the subject:
Mathematics is the most important tool of science. The quest to understand the world and the universe using mathematics is as old as civilisation, and has led to the science and technology of today. Learn about the techniques and history of mathematics on ScienceLibrary.info.
1916 - 2004
Maurice Wilkins, 1916 - 2004, molecular biologist, was 'the third man of the double helix', as his biography title declares. Born in New Zealand, but did most of his professional work in England, Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize with Crick and Watson.
Site © ScienceLibrary.info
Site Design and content © Andrew Bone
The English are an unreligious lot. So they invented cricket to give them a sense of eternity.
Website © renewable.media | Designed by: Andrew Bone


text:
The name 'percussion' comes from the Latin 'percussio/percussus', indicating beating or striking an object. Percussion instruments have been around longer than any other musical instrument, and are found in pretty much every culture. They can be 'unpitched', meaning that they produce a single sound which doesn't sound like a particular musical note, and 'pitched', meaning that they produce notes with an identifiable musical pitch. Continue reading "Musical Instruments: The Percussion Family"
Category: Instruments
Musical Instruments: The Brass Family
Seated up the back right as you look at an orchestra is the brass family. In typical classical fashion, not all instruments in the brass family are made of brass, and not all instruments made of brass are members of the brass family: the term actually refers to instruments which produce sound through the 'sympathetic vibration' of the player's lips against the mouth-piece of a tubular resonator. Thus the digeridoo, which is made of wood, is technically a 'brass' instrument, but the saxophone, which produces sound by means of a reed in the mouth-piece, is not a 'brass' instrument. Continue reading "Musical Instruments: The Brass Family"
Musical Instruments: The Woodwind Family
The woodwind family is part of a vast and ancient family of wind instruments, all of which are played by blowing air across a hollow pipe or pipes of varying length. The air stream is concentrated in some way, either by being blown at an angle or by having a narrowing or a 'reed' positioned inside or just below the mouthpiece. As the name would suggest, once upon a time all the woodwinds were made of wood, although these days many are made of metal or plastic. The only instrument I can play with any degree of competency is a woodwind – the recorder. Continue reading "Musical Instruments: The Woodwind Family"
Musical Instruments: The String Family
Stringed instruments, strummed, plucked, or played with a bow, have been with us since antiquity: the psalms, for example, contain a number of references to various 'stringed instruments'. In the world of classical music the term 'strings' usually refers to the violin, viola, cello, and double bass, all of which are played with a bow, although the harp, which is plucked and strummed, is also a stringed instrument. Continue reading "Musical Instruments: The String Family"
Introducing the Orchestra
People have been playing instruments together since there were instruments to play, but as classical music became more complex and more instruments were invented during the Baroque and Classical periods, the layout of these groups if instruments also became more complex, resulting in the modern orchestra which we see today. Continue reading "Introducing the Orchestra"


text:
Anglican Mary Langton longs to marry for love. Puritan Barnabas Horton still grieves the loss of his beloved wife, but he knows his two young sons need a mother. And yet these two very different people with very different expectations will take a leap of faith, wed, and then embark on a life-changing journey across the ocean to the Colonies. Along the way, each must learn to live in harmony, to wait on God, and to recognize true love where they least expect to find it.
This heartfelt tale of love and devotion is based on debut author Rebecca DeMarino's own ancestors, who came to Long Island in the mid-1600s to establish a life--and a legacy--in the New World.
Series: The Southold Chronicles (Book 1)
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Revell (June 3, 2014)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
When Rebecca DeMarino traveled to Horton Point, Long Island, with her mother, Helen Jean Horton Worley, in 1999, passions collided: her love of faith, family, travel, history, and writing. Rebecca's debut novel, A PLACE IN HIS HEART, is a historical romance based on Mary and Barnabas Horton, Rebecca's ninth great-grandparents. Set in 1600's Southold, Long Island, book one of The Southold Chronicles will be released by Revell in June, 2014. She lives in the Pacific Northwest and when not writing, she enjoys family and genealogy, travel, reading, running, baking and gardening. Rebecca is represented by Greg Johnson of WordServe Literary Agency.
A Place in His Heart by Rebecca DeMarino has a good story line that could make a great story but I feel this book is really not that good.
How can anyone be as cold hearted and mean as Barnabas is. I know he lost his first wife and loved her dearly, but to me he seems to keep holding on to her even though he married Mary. He doesn't even try to Mary first in his life. His first wife is still there commanding everything they do. Barnabas' oldest son acts the same way, but Mary keeps on even though her heart is so sad and breaking. To me it seems like Barnabas is only thinking of himself. In a marriage you have to put God first than the other person.
I think this book was cruel and hurtful to second marriages. If every man was like Barnabas no one would get married a second time.
So I didn't like this story, but I read it all, because that was what I was suppose to do to review it.
Order from Amazon
I received my free copy from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255


text:
Z.I. Ben Arous BP192
2013 Ben Arous
Phone: +216.71.381-262
Fax: +216.713.84077
BULLA REGIA offers top-of-the-range products at competitive prices thanks to a close cooperation with its sister company "SENTOLIA", which is one of the major olive oil exporters in bulk towards the European market, with an average of 20,000 tons olive oil exported per year including more than 2000 tons of organic olive oil.
Tunisia is the world number one producer of organic extra virgin olive oil with more than 35.000 tons.
The ancient city of BULLA REGIA was known for millennia as one of the largest exporter of olive oil to the Roman Empire. Proud to have been nurtured in this part of the world, Tunisia, our mission is to bring you the most authentic extra virgin olive oil, you can trust.
Our historical extra virgin olive oil was previously the most appreciated by the Roman Empire and today it is still praised by their descendants. The secret behind that is the unusual combination of freshness, delicate taste and early harvest.
BULLA REGIA offers you products from these product groups:
- Importer/exporter (1456)
- Supplier for the organic wholesale trade (678)
- Supplier for the organic retailers (596)
- Supplier for the health stores (407)
- Supplier for the independent retail trade (444)
- Supplier for the food wholesale trade (not exclusivley organic) (508)
- Supplier for the out of home consumption - Wholesale trade (289)


text:
Font Size
By Daniel Stanton
Font Size
Spyware poses an increasing threat to internet users, according to two new studies released this month.
Spyware poses an increasing threat to internet users, according to two new studies released this month.
Research by Webroot Software, the anti-spyware developer, found that spyware infection rates have risen to the highest levels since 2004, with PCs in the Middle East among the worst affected.
Its latest State of Spyware report found that during the second quarter of this year, 89% of consumer PCs were infected with an average of 30 pieces of spyware. This marked a slight increase from Q1 06, after a dip in infection rates during 2005.
The report suggests that new distribution channels, advanced spyware technologies and a reliance on free anti-spyware programmes are all contributing factors to the increase.
More than 40 security breaches were reported by enterprises during the last quarter, according to Webroot, despite estimates by industry experts that 70% of corporations use an anti-spyware solution.
The firm also found that infection rates for system monitors and Trojans, the most damaging types of spyware, remained steady during the last two quarters.
Yemen had the highest rate of system monitors of any country, with 426 per 1,000 PCs scanned. Although PCs in Puerto Rico had the highest number of spyware infections – 42.6 per scanned PC – Algeria and Bahrain were next, with 38.4 and 35.7 respectively.
Separate studies by McAfee found that in May 2006 there were more than 700 adware families with more than 6,000 variants. A recent survey by McAfee's SiteAdvisor found that 97% of internet users could not differentiate safe sites from unsafe sites, putting them at risk of downloading unwanted programmes.
"The emergence of lucrative online affiliate-marketing business models and the widespread ease with which adware and spyware can be spread have made them prominent features in the threat landscape," said Patrick Hayati, regional managing director Middle East, McAfee.
"Since 2003, when adware and spyware emerged as dominant threats in the security environment, to 2006, we have seen the number of adware families rise by 448%, demonstrating a sharp increase over the last several years."


text:
Steam Cleaning GroutApril 8, 2019
Steam cleaners can also work well on grout stains. The pressure of a steam cleaner can loosen stains that cleaners can't dissolve…and without harmful chemicals!
Laminate UnderlaymentApril 8, 2019
The most important feature of laminate (and one that you can't see!) is the underlayment. This is a cushiony material that absorbs sound, helps to keep the floating floor in place and acts as a moisture barrier. The underlayment is purchased separately and put down like a carpet cushion. However, in some laminates, it comes…
Leave Your Shoes At The DoorApril 3, 2019
If you really want to keep the dirt off your new floor, leave your shoes at the door! Also be sure to wear slippers or socks on your tile floors. Your feet have oil on them that will transfer onto the tile.
Analyze Interior DesignApril 1, 2019
Analyze color and interior design. Wherever you go, study store displays, check out new restaurants and look at contemporary offices for ideas you can take home fo a fresh approach to your home decor.
Keep your lifestyle in mindApril 1, 2019
Keep your family and lifestyle in mind. Do you have children and pets? Are you willing to vacuum a cream colored carpet to keep it looking beautiful? Today's carpets are engineered to be soil resistant and durable. Choose a carpet style that best meets your needs.
Floor SamplesApril 1, 2019
When shopping for flooring samples, make sure you look at it on the floor. In the store, it's convenient to samples at waist height, but you need to see how it will look when installed. To truly visualize how your floor will look, always view samples on the floor and in your home.
The Effect of Room LightingApril 1, 2019
The lighting in your room also plays a role in how flooring will appear. Ask Traditions for samples that you can take home before you make your final selection.
Carpet PaddingApril 1, 2019
Have you ever walked on carpet and marveled at how soft and resilient it felt? That probably has as much to do with the quality of the pad than the actual carpet. Good padding protects your carpet, makes it last longer and feel better. It also acts as a shock absorber and protects carpet from…


text:
Second-class OTC drugs
40 g × 2 tubes, 5 packets
Ingredient/content in 40 g
JP glycerin: 20.0g
Benzalkonium chloride as an additive
Purified water as solvent
Dosage and administration
For patients over 12 years of age, one unit(40g) at a time is administered rectally.
If no effect is observed, give the same dose once more.
Precautions for dosage and administration
- Strictly follow the dosage and administration.
- Hold back until you feel a strong desire to defecate after injection of the enema (if you evacuate the bowel shortly after use, only the solution is evacuated, resulting in no effect).
- Do not use this product for children under 12 years old.
- Do not use this product for purposes other than as an enema.
- Do not forcibly insert the tube to avoid injury to the rectal mucosa.
- Place this product in warm water at body temperature (40°C) before use during the winter for increased comfort.
- Remove the cap from the tip of the tube and squeeze out any air in the container.
- Lie down on your side, or bend over, slowly insert the solution with the scale on the insert tube as an indicator. The proper depth of insertion is approximately 6cm (scale).
(If you cannot smoothly insert the tube, extrude and spread a small amount of the solution or olive oil around the tip of the tube, so that insertion will be easier.)
- Hold the tube in one hand and slowly inject the solution by squeezing the bottle with the other hand. (It is okay if a small amount of solution remains in the container.)
- After injection of the solution, hold back for 2-5 minutes until you feel a strong desire to defecate.
- Do not forcibly insert the tube to avoid injury to the rectal mucosa.
- Place this product in warm water at body temperature (40°C) before use during the winter for increased comfort.
For persons with a tendency for constipation
- It is important to have a habit of regular defecation. Try to go to the toilet at a specific time of the day for a certain period.
Do not hold back if you feel a desire to defecate.
- Try to eat food with a high fiber and water content (e.g., vegetables, fruits, yam paste, agar, and seaweed).
- Try to perform moderate exercise and stomach massage.
- Drinking cold water or milk shortly after rising in the morning helps you to feel a desire to defecate.
Precautions for use
Things not to do
Do not use this product continuously (continuous use may lead to a decreased effect and dependence on the product).
Issues to discuss
- The following persons should consult with a physician or pharmacist before using this product:
- Persons who are already being treated by a physician.
- Women who are pregnant or are possibly pregnant (use of this product is not recommended due to the risk of miscarriage and premature delivery.)
- Elderly persons.
- Persons who suffer from severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hemorrhoidal bleeding.
- Persons who have heart disease.
- In the following cases, stop using this product and obtain advice from a physician or pharmacist, taking the package of this product with you:
- When no effect is obtained, even after using this product 2-3 times.
Other precautions
Dizziness on standing up, or a sensation of heat in the anal region and anal discomfort may occur.
Precautions for storage and handling
- Store this product in a cool place protected from direct sunlight.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children.
- Do not put the solution into other containers (this may lead to incorrect use or loss of quality).
Mune Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
859 Osaki, Awaji City, Hyogo, Japan


text:
Call us: M-F 8am-8pm ET 800-926-6100
Safety, Medical & Law Enforcement Supplies
Biohazard Disposal Containers
Cadaver / Disaster Bags
Cold/Hot Packs & Compresses
Dental Products
Exam & Medical Room Supplies
First Aid
Law Enforcement Products
Paper Bags | Paper Bags with Handles, Tabs & More
Personal Protection Clothing & Safety Wear
Safety & Medical Bags
Safety Gloves & Medical Gloves
Sharps & Syringe Containers
Spill Control
Traffic Safety Products
Quickly contain general spills or larger messes for easier clean-up. Use pads to soak up spills by placing on top of spill or under drips to prevent larger messes. Can be wrung out and reused to save costs.


text:
Best Home Based Business Opportunity for you
The present world is the era of modern technology. Mans life is made comfortable by the advancement of science and technology. Distances are neared; communication is made easy in the high-speed internet world. Working conditions are also rapidly changing. Earning money is no more confined to working in the offices or doing businesses with huge investments. People today prefer convenient working hours, and some are ready for a part time job after their days toil in the traditional job.
As a solution to all these aspirations there are several Best Home Based Business Opportunity is available in the world today. Over the last few years, the number of people taking up the Best home Based Opportunity is amazingly increasing. Perhaps, the success of the Best Home Based Business Opportunity has been attracting more and more people to take up the Best Business Opportunities.
The Best Home Based Business Opportunity from Safety Technology has proved to be lucrative and several people have grown rich. Though some started working part time; in due course of time have worked full time on the Best Home Based Business Opportunity. Everything is done through the internet and as the business is from home it needs no investment of money excepting your effort.
By promoting the safety products of the safety technology, you can have the contentment of serving the society as a responsible citizen and also serving oneself by getting huge profits. The Best Home Based Business Opportunity will give an opportunity to become financial strong.


text:
Glass Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser – Large (42 oz)
This elegant tempered glass teapot comes with a large stainless steel infuser, allowing plenty of room for the tea to unfurl and properly infuse. This teapot is not made for stove-top use. It is dishwasher safe, however, we recommend cleaning the teapot with white vinegar and water, then thoroughly rinsing with boiling water. A Q-tip dipped in white vinegar will help in removing tea stains from the spout.


text:
Blind hiring – answer to unconscious bias and boosting diversity?
Published on 11-08-2017
Companies are seeking to develop a diverse workforce and eliminate discrimination or more accurately bias in recruitment. Diversity is a hot topic and embraced by many scholars as well as companies. Just another approach has been thrown onto the market – blind hiring. What is it and does this help to boost diversity?
What is blind hiring?
When it comes to defining blind hiring, there is little common ground to be found in the literature. Two interpretations of blind hiring are circulating. Some consider blind hiring as simply removing all information from CVs that could identify the candidate. First and foremost name, gender classification and profile photos need to be removed to introduce neutrality towards potential candidates.
However, some companies do not only de-identify the CVs, but also remove the entire 'history' of candidates. Meaning they do not consider work placements, previous companies worked for, university degrees or any other information that is not associated with the actual skill set of applicants. Basically, resumes are not weighted at all before making a decision about a candidate. In return, companies use several assessment methods and work samples to get a better understanding of the applicants.
The ultimate goal is to manage unconscious bias of hiring managers and purely judge candidates on their abilities. A side effect of blind hiring, at least one many scholars and companies wish to gain, is to increase diversity in workforce and diminish discrimination towards certain social groups.
A recently launched campaign in South Korea and and a conducted field experiment in Australia, both in public service sectors, are supposed to deliver new insights into the effectiveness of blind hiring.
South Korea's public service sector about to change hiring practices
South Korea's public sector wants to move away from image-based assessments and towards blind hiring. The new president of South Korea, Moon Jea-in, recently said:
"An applicant's look, family background or hometown shouldn't be factors in a job application."
South Korea's society is very image-conscious and appearance is very important. One could even say that it is an appearance-obsessed culture. The hiring process reflects that consciousness as most companies ask candidates to submit a profile picture along with the application. Many companies even decline applicants or do not invite them to interviews unless a "headshot" is included.
The requirement to include a photo with their application stems from the believe of many recruiters that the face unveils characteristics about the future employee. Many Koreans believe that the face is a "window into one's destiny". Consequently, companies ask professional face readers to sit on their interview panel. Ahn Joon-Beom is a face reader and convinced that face reading is a good tool to find talented people. To make the best possible first impression, job seekers even hire image consultants, who help to them to revamp their appearance and take professional photos.
The launched campaign will affect the public service sector only, but South Korea's presidents hopes private companies will adopt this hiring practice as well. Not only candidates will benefit from removing the photo, but ultimately companies are supposed to find more suitable candidates.
Field experiment with surprising outcome in Australia
English researchers have conducted a field experiment in the Australian public sector to assess whether or not women and minorities are discriminated in early stage recruitment and to test the implementation of blind hiring practices for senior management roles. In a fictional setting, recruiters were asked to assess a given set of CVs and shortlist the five best candidates. This is the design of the recruitment trials:
Participants in Control Group 1 reviewed CVs including names of each candidate. Participants in Control Group 2 reviewed the same CVs but each name was substituted with a name of the opposite gender. Participants in the Treatment Group, again, reviewed the same CVs, but the names of candidates were removed and replaced with labels CV1, CV2, and so forth.
So, what's the outcome?
This is a quote from professor Hiscox, who is head of the research team:
"We should hit pause and be very cautious about introducing this as a way of improving diversity, as it can have the opposite effect."
He is referring to the surprising results that blind hiring actually leads to a reduced likelihood of women being hired.
Even though the differences are small, on average participants were 2.9 percent more likely to shortlist candidates when a female name is assigned to the CV relative to the de-identified version. The probability of CVs with male names assigned to it and being shortlisted decreased by 3.2 percent for the same set of CVs.
In practice, that means women might have a reduced chance of being invited for a job interview if applications were de-identified. The likelihood of any male candidate being shortlisted would go up if the name were to be removed. Researchers point out that all results report the probability of being shortlisted rather than the proportion of males and females in the shortlist composition changes with de-identification.
In a nutshell, blind hiring is not the answer to boost diversity and manage bias of hiring managers. What else can be done though?
Hiring for Cultural Fit helps to increases workplace diversity
The misconception of a diverse workforce leads to wasted efforts of companies to increase diversity. The issue of hiring for diversity is not solved by merely hiring more women, people with different cultural backgrounds, candidates of different age groups or from minority groups. The decision whether or not someone is being hired, should not be based on these factors, but rather on their complementary and supplementary fit.
Briefly speaking, complementary and supplementary fit describe the character traits and attributes of a candidate that either reflect the existing company culture (supplement) or those traits and attributes that further develop the culture (complement).
Focusing on the concept of hiring for Cultural Fit, including the above mentioned ways to impact the corporate culture, will really help to develop a diverse workforce.


text:
My image of Tokyo long ago became demystified, even before I got a room in a sleepy corner of the city and decided to call Japan's capital my current home. It's just a sprawling place to me, one mixing glassy skyscrapers with drab apartment complexes disrupted by the occasional park or shrine. It is nothing like the imaginary Tokyo of my youth, colored by cartoons and movies, which I pictured as one always-flickering neon light, full of high-tech devices and robots. I imagine lots of Westerners saw Tokyo this way in the '80s…if not today…and who knows if it ever was that sleek and electronic.
Tokyo's Alloapm's "O.l.i.v.i.a." reminds me of what I expected Tokyo to sound like when I viewed it as some proto-Jetsons paradise. It's all twinkly synths and club-ready beats, a distinctly nocturnal creation that at times seems seconds from burning out, as the synths get too bright and practically go out of tune. For the most part, though, it's sleek and sexy stuff, an all-nighter fueled by bright lights and booze. Which wouldn't be all that remarkable – plenty of groups do that 80s throwback – if it weren't for the vocals. Aided by an electronic hiccup, they add a sense of late-night longing to the track. The way the singer stretches out words adds an ennui to this song, of searching for something in the night and not really finding it. Listen below.


text:
Hyde Park W8 Expert CCTV Maintenance Company
Looking for a security company in Hyde Park to provide you with a efficient security system? Locksmith Earl is a one-stop shop which offers CCTV surveillance systems, reliable smoke and burglar alarm as well as access control systems to the private and commercial customers in the area.
As a professional security company, we offer a wide range of surveillance solutions such as CCTV camera supply, installation and repairs.
We work with the latest remote access CCTV monitoring systems. They allow you to watch what is going on in your home or office via your smartphone or your computer.
Pick us to take care of your CCTV system, and you will get:
- 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee for our services and products
- We work with the highest quality and most up-to-date, court-accepted cameras
- We offer you 24-hour monitoring and access to the system via mobile device
- Our skilled technicians will install the cameras with minimal blind spots
- We offer repair and maintenance of your existing CCTV system
To get a price estimate call our non-stop customer care at 020 3404 1580.
We have a wide range of clients in the area
If you need reliable CCTV home and business maintenance, repairs or installers in Hyde Park, contact us.
- Police forces, Airports, Industrial estates
- Building contractors, Retail outlets, Construction companies
- Private residential homes, Healthcare facilities
- Clubs, Government buildings, Education estates
So, if you are looking for a professional CCTV expert service in the area of Hyde Park, go ahead and book it!
The types of cameras we can repair, maintain and install
Our expert CCTV engineers are trained and equipped to work with the following types of cameras for their CCTV camera security systems in Hyde Park:
- Covert cameras, Monochrome cameras, Bullet security cameras
- Pan tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras, Wide dynamic range (HDR) cameras
- Dahua cameras, Dummy cameras, Samsung cameras
- Motion detection camera, Home security cameras, Outdoor security camera
- Night vision & day cameras, Infrared security cameras, Dome security cameras
- Auto-zoom security cameras, Network cameras, High-definition (HD) cameras
- Internet security cameras, Pelco cameras, Wireless security cameras
- IP security cameras, Remote access CCTV monitoring
Why locals prefer our CCTV services
Our surveys show that we are a top preferred local CCTV company in Hyde Park. This is due to fact that we offer the most cost-effective CCTV installation prices in the area. Our CCTV supply, installation and maintenance are easy and fast. We offer the latest solutions and security camera (CCTV) installation, repair and fitting in the region. Apart from CCTV installation, we provide CCTV intruder alarms and same day CCTV repairs and services of home and business CCTV surveillance systems. We also offer remote access CCTV monitoring via your computer, mobile devices or smartphone.
If you need one or more of these services and you are in Hyde Park, give us a call right away!
More about our CCTV services
Locksmith Earl is specialised in domestic and commercial CCTV installations in Hyde Park. Our CCTV engineers are all experienced, insured and skilled. They can work with a wide variety of CCTV system and security camera equipment. They can provide you with high quality security camera (CCTV) installation, repair and fitting in your home or business premise.
How to order our CCTV services in Hyde Park W8
We offer same day booking and emergency booking for urgent cases with a response time of 30 minutes. To book our installation, repair or maintenance services for your CCTV surveillance system, contact us on 020 3404 1580 or online via the booking form. There is no deposit for booking.


text:
Just likes the other Big Events of soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball etc, Rugby world cup 2019 its been kick off with the cultural program. Biggest sporting Competition of the Year 2019 of Rugby world cup starts with the Opening Ceremony Events.
The wait is over now for the all the rugby fans as Rugby World cup 2019 is just few hours left to begin. As per RWC Schedule, Events are starting from the 20 September 2019 with the Opening Match between Host Japan vs Russia at Tokyo Stadium, Chofu but before that a Grand Opening Ceremony of this RWC 2019 Rugby World cup tournament happen on the same venue just before the few hours of the starting time of the first match. Check out here the 9th Edition of Rugby World cup opening ceremony Starting Time, Date, Venue with TV channels who broadcasting live telecast of this Whole events of RWC Opening Ceremony 2019 Which Includes Full of Fireworks on the ground, Stage Performance of Bollywood and famous celebrity actors and actress as well as National Anthem of all the participating teams.
Ninth Edition of the Rugby World cup 2019 to be schedule to kick off with 20th September with opening ceremony programme followed by the First match of Host Japan vs Russia. This Rugby tournament is host by Japan and various stadium of this country will be hosted all the 48 Matches including Group stage, Semi final and Final. All the 20 participating teams are fights to each other to win the RWC Ninth Edition Trophy.
All the rugby fans are very crazy to Watch rugby World cup Opening Ceremony Competition. Total 20 teams are participating in this RWC 2019 events.
On What Time RWC opening Ceremony 2019 starts ? Date and Time info
A Mega show of the 2019 rugby World cup Opening Ceremony to be schedule to begin from the 6:45 PM JST time means 1 hour before the opening Fixtures of the Japan vs Russia on 20 September.
Which Stadium to be host RWC 2019 opening Ceremony?
Tokyo Stadium of Chofu is to be set to host the Full of Entertainment Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Rugby world cup. This is one of the largest stadium as fans capacity of more than 50000 spectators
Who perform on Rugby world cup 2019 Opening Ceremony at stage ? Singer and Celebrity info
2019 RWC Opening Ceremony surely to be huge of excitement as its full of entertainment for the fans. Many Legend starts and singer is likely to perform on the stage on opening ceremony events.
TV channel Who telecast the RWC 2019 opening ceremony video on their network
Rugby World cup is huge viewership tournament as many rugby stars are to be played out to each other so around the world of TV channels who broadcast this Opening Ceremony along with all 48 Matches of RWC 2019 on their network.
See below the full of the expected channel who Shown the RWC Opening Ceremony Telecast live video on their network.
Live in Albania on DigitAlb
Live in Australia on Fox Sports & Network Ten
Live in Belgium on Telenet
Live in Brazil on ESPN
Live in Canada on TSN
Live in Czech Republic on Pragosport
Live in Fiji on Fiji TV
Live in France on TF1 Group
Live in Georgia on GPB
Live in Germany on ProSiebenSat.1 Media
Live in Hong Kong on beIN Sports
Live in Ireland on Eir Sport & RTÉ
Live in Japan on J Sports & NHK & Nippon TV
Live in Kosovo on DigitAlb
Live in Latin America on ESPN
Live in Malaysia on RTM
Live in MENA on beIN Sports
Live in Netherlands on Ziggo Sport
Live in New Zealand on TVNZ & Spark
Live in Nordic on NENT
Live in Pacific Islands on Fiji TV
Live in Poland on Polsat
Live in Portugal on Sport TV
Live in Russia on Match TV
Live in Romania on TVR
Live in Slovakia on Pragosport
Live in Southeast Asia on beIN Sports
Live in Sub-Saharan Africa on SuperSport
Live in United Kingdom on ITV & S4C
Live in United States on NBCUniversal


text:
(This Tastebuds column appeared in the 4/19 issue of Sensi magazine)
By JOHN LEHNDORFF
We come into this world mouth-first. The very first thing we do after making our entrance is shout for mom's sweet milk. That's the way our party starts, with people and food.
My recall doesn't stretch back quite that far, but my earliest flashbulb memories are around a table. I'm at a table in the kitchen or dining room at home, or at a picnic table at a lake or a restaurant booth. Birthday cake or Thanksgiving turkey or a slippery ear of buttered corn on the cob is in front of me. Mom, Dad, siblings, odd relatives and odder friends are always in the picture. Very early on I understood that celebrating with food was fun.
I learned a lot about food from my Mom who reserved labor-intensive family favorites – like egg croquettes, stuffed cabbage and lasagna – for special occasions. My big tent philosophy of entertaining came from my older sister, Barbara. She loved visiting global cultures that revere food and family and consider celebrating as essential as breathing. She figured that food is everyone's first language.
When I was in high school Barb had a party celebrating the fact that I was visiting her family in Florida. She invited amazing students, teachers and friends hailing from various cultures. We talked about peace and war and music and nibbled simple, high-flavor finger food. For me it was a new kind of cool fun.
I gleaned that the welcoming spirit of the host determined the quality of the celebration. Barb showed me that gathering the tribe regularly is so important it overrides the usual objections to hosting, i.e., my house is too small and too dirty and I can't afford fancy hors d'oeuvres.
The Host Catches a Buzz
Once I started hosting I realized it wasn't some altruistic, kumbaya, self-sacrificing thing you do to better humankind. For those who get "it," hosting makes them happier than being a guest despite the hassles. Various studies have shown that social connections are as important as kale and Pilates for your health, and the brain chemicals it releases are a decent buzz.
Celebrating is not partying. You can celebrate while sipping mezcal, vaping cannabis and eating poutine, but not by yourself or with strangers. Entertainment is passive. You get entertained. The dictionary definition of "celebration" is to pay attention to a life event with a gathering of related folks. Celebration is participatory, and, at its best, slightly magical. You learn as much about your family and friends at the table as you do from 23andMe.
I have always been a celebration instigator. My 25th birthday at a Boulder restaurant featured seafood crepes and balloons filled with nitrous oxide. Nothing was ever more fun than planning a birthday party for my son featuring cake and odd foods he loved. For Thanksgiving last year I hosted the feast crowd in my tiny apartment and it was like the old days. I like that every-chair- filled, elbow-to-elbow atmosphere with too much food and drink on the table and all the technology turned off. It was an actual – not virtual, event.
The plague of 'eating alone together'
Some may feel we work too little and celebrate too much but I am not among them. We celebrate and vacation too little and we are a poorer nation for it.
I have spent four decades as a food writer, eight years as a dining critic and a lifetime going out to eat. I watch other people at dinner and learned that sadly, many people don't know how to celebrate … or are simply unwilling.
I see a lot of "eating alone together." Everyone around a table at a birthday dinner is looking down at their phones. Eye contact is minimal. As they leave they don't look like they've been celebrating. They look relieved. They look at their phones. I've always felt sad for them.
I chalk it up to an epidemic of loneliness and a sea change caused by technology. The numbers don't lie:
- Studies show that the average American had 3.2 friends in 1990; they only have 1.8 friends today.
- Open Table reports that restaurant reservations by solo diners rose 80 percent from 2014 to 2018.
- A Cigna survey of 20,000 U.S. adults found that nearly half of people have feelings of loneliness.
- Only 53 percent of Americans say they have meaningful, daily, face-to-face interactions with other people. Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of U.S. households consist of one person.
We also drive alone in cars, vote by mail and get food, beer, entertainment and groceries delivered, further reducing our social interactions.
Social media is great for keeping far-flung relationships alive, but it makes it less likely we'll have the eyeball-to-eyeball contact that cements personal bonds. You can end up blowing out the candles on your cake with family on Facebook Live and Siri singing "Happy Birthday." Besides, the anonymity of cyberspace makes it easy to be mean and may explain some of the increasing brutality of our political discourse and polarized cultural life.
Studies show that having dinner with family teaches children how to talk and behave and seems to support healthier eating and body weight, and much less early use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol. Teens get better grades and sleep better.
I bet it works on adults, too. Celebrating together with food seems to civilize most of us.
How to Be a Heavenly Host
As a host I ponder the logistics from dietary restrictions to my favorite, the party's background soundtrack music. My gig as host is to pay attention to everyone around the table and to draw them into the buzz.
Celebration food doesn't need to be artisan, just profoundly tasty. Parties give us a pass to eat things we deny ourselves the rest of the time. I try to pull together treats that sound so damn good in the invitation that the guests can't refuse. Social media and texting makes it easy to invite folks but, exponentially easier for them to cancel at the last minute.
Whether at home or a restaurant, you need to address the 800-pound "virtual" gorilla in the room. I try to make it a device-free gathering as much as possible. We turn off and hide our cell phones. If they sit on the table the sight entices us with tweets, posts, likes and texts. That temptation rips us out of the moment and away from the company. My modest hope is for everyone to experience emotions, not emojis.
It's Never Too Late to Celebrate
When my sister Barbara passed away a couple of years ago, it was definitely not a funeral or a memorial service. This was a real celebration of life with far-flung family and friends. The crowd laughed, wept, made music, told tales and, of course, ate. Heartfelt tributes were offered by the newcomers, strangers and "others" from many nations who celebrated around Barb's tables. It was exactly the kind of love-in with comfort food that she would have loved.
At the end of the day, relationships are all that really matter. I don't feel "lucky" because I have an incredible extended village of family, friends and neighbors in my life. I've selfishly made them a priority.
Two of my best friends from college in Montreal ended up in the Denver area. In recent years we've managed to align our lives in order to meet for dinner once a month or so. The three of us together is a celebration and a reminder just how difficult it is to find people who uplift you. After a parade of life challenges kept us from connecting for many months, we started to wonder: Can we keep doing this? Is it still important enough? The three of us resolved to move mountains to maintain the connection as long as we can.
So, raise a toast to your family, in whatever form it takes. Let your friends eat cake with you. Invite a stranger to lunch and bridge the great divide.
John Lehndorff writes the Nibbles column for the Boulder Weekly and hosts Radio Nibbles on KGNU.


text:
JAZZ.FM91 will present Pet Sounds: Brian Wilson and the California Dream with Jeff Levenson at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, on Thursday, May 19.
"JAZZ.FM91 is proud of our commitment to promoting culture and education in our community. Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys is one of the most important and beautiful recordings in history and we didn't want to miss this great opportunity to celebrate its 50th anniversary," said Ross Porter, CEO & President of JAZZ.FM91.
This unique, multi-media analysis, led by passionate Beach Boys expert Jeff Levenson, will walk audience members through Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys' pop masterpiece, featuring songs such as Wouldn't it Be Nice and God Only Knows and their fascinating historical, cultural and musical resonances. Jeff will utilize rare audio and visual footage from studio and stage to share from his vast knowledge of Brian Wilson's legacy and shed light on one of the Twentieth century's most influential and enduring recordings.
Tickets for Pet Sounds: Brian Wilson and the California Dream with Jeff Levenson on Thursday, May 19 at the Isabel Bader Theatre are on sale now at www.jazz.fm, priced at $25 each.
Released in 1966 by The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds has long been hailed as one of the best records of all time. Its stunning vocal harmonies, ground breaking production, brilliant musical invention and lyrical sophistication paved the way for subsequent musical innovations, such as The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album. "The big influence was Pet Sounds, Beach Boys … that was the album, flipped me and still does actually, it's one of my favourite albums of all time. Just cause the musical invention on that, is like wow." – Paul McCartney.
Jeff Levenson is a record label executive, writer-producer, educator and jazz journalist. His affiliations include posts at Half Note, Sony, Warner Bros, Downbeat, Billboard and The New School for Social Research. He has authored and/or produced events for the NEA, The US State Department, The White House and The Songwriter's Hall of Fame. His credits include collaborations with jazz's most noteworthy contributors – Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Branford Marsalis, Bela Fleck, Arturo Sandoval, Lee Konitz and Joe Lovano, among them. His workshops and lectures, "Connecting The Dots: The Business of Jazz," offer an insider's view of the real-world considerations students face upon graduation: Career Management, Recording Opportunities; Record Production; Contact Development; Strategies for Managing Press, Publicity and Marketing. He is also a renowned expert on Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys and has presented lectures celebrating their seminal record, Pet Sounds.
JAZZ.FM91 is called "One of the most vibrant and versatile jazz stations on the planet" by Jazz Times. More than just a radio station, the JAZZ.FM91 enterprise is Canada's only 24/7 jazz broadcaster and registered not-for-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and community experience of their audience. JAZZ.FM91 can be heard live on the air at 91.1FM, streamed online at www.jazz.fm, or listened to on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with the free JAZZ.FM91 App and via the JAZZ.FM91 Android App, available for download from the Google Playstore.


text:
Tonight on the DUBPLATE SOUNDSYSTEM we'll ONCE AGAIN pay homage to the undeniable greatness of HIP-HOP. Continuing where we left off, we've got ELIJAH the KING and the one known as FLEEZION 111 aka SUCKA FREE in house. We foresee music, conversation, laughter, cocktails and mayhem if all goes as planned.
CHEF HUMBLE was in the kitchen hookin' up some food in honor of our beautiful friend, MISS GINA – ANGEL OF LIGHT & POSITIVITY……..your HUMBLE SELEKTAH has chosen some incredible tracks for the first hour…….FLEEZION 111 aka SUCKA FREE will handle the second hour – that's a decent Saturday night in STUDIO 1A.
Join us on sporadic Saturday nights from 6pm – 8pm (PST) in STUDIO 1A exclusively on San Francisco's legendary outlaw radio station www.fccfreeradio.com.
If you miss our live show just follow the link below to our archives – download our show, take a break from the rat race and listen to hours of the best music available!!!! https://www.fccfreeradio.com/?s=DUBPLATE+SOUNDSYSTEM. You can friend HUMBLE SELEKTAH or like the DUBPLATE SOUNDSYSTEM page on Facebook. Follow humble_selektah on Instagram.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (105.1MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS


text:
Suspect arrested in shooting of vendor
Police have arrested and charged twenty-one year old Roque Rosado of Neal's Pen Road in Belize City with attempted murder, deadly means of harm, dangerous harm and robbery in connection with the shooting of Guatemalan vendor Ziriaco Mejia Hernandez. Rosado, who was arraigned on Monday, is on remand at Hattieville Prison until December eighteenth when he is scheduled to reappear in Magistrate's Court. Mejia was robbed and then shot in the left side of the chest around five last Friday morning by two men at the corner of Richard Street and Water Lane, where he was preparing to sell his plastic wares. While police have charged only Rosado, they say they are confident the other suspect will soon be apprehended.


text:
Learn how to survive in the new creative economy by facing these key factors that will shape the future of the design industry.
Author Archives: Neil & Jen Baker Brown
The Future of Creativity: Understanding Value
Challenging to understand and even more complicated to define, the proper perspective on value creation is a critical function for the future creative.
The Future of Creativity: New Tools for a New Generation
Robust web-based design tools are disrupting the creative industries at large, compounded by the rise of 'robots' taking over the mundane tasks of production.
The Future of Creativity: Work is Forever Changed
Currently 34 percent of the U.S. population is on 1099, working as independent freelancers. Neil Brown discusses how this has changed the design industry.
The Future of Creativity: The Only Constant in Life is Change
Neil and Jen Baker Brown drove 18,000+ miles to meet with individuals and organizations in an attempt to curate a collective vision of the future of creativity.
Powerful Creative Community: Cleveland Rocks!
In the next leg of Neil & Jen Baker Brown's journey to explore creative communities in the US, they find that what they say is true: Cleveland rocks!
Racing Across the Midwest: The Creativity of Indianapolis
In the latest installment about Neil and Jen Baker Brown's creative journey across the US, Neil explores creativity and design in Indianapolis.
Discovering the Heart of the Heartland: The Great Kansas City
Neil and Jen Baker Brown journey to Kansas City to explore its burgeoning creative and entrepreneurial community.


text:
All ProductsHealth & Personal Care Protective Barriers Lab & Test Equipment Sanitizer Industrial Equipment
NewsChange the Future Supply Changes About Us Why Marketplace? Services: Red
Enter quantities for the items you'd like to order.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact email@example.com
Added to cart. Checkout
The BioGlow® series of Handheld UV Lamps provides UV radiation with wavelengths of 365nm or 254nm, or a combination of both 254nm and 365nm. The AA series of UV lamps represent a technical innovation in the evolutionary process of UV lamps, with a unique built-in position device which automatically protects operators from exposure to UV radiation.
*The cordless unit uses 12V rechargeable batteries and includes a charger (100~240VAC, 50/60Hz). A fully charged the unit can sustain 3 hours of continuous use or approximately 500 intermittent uses.
Code: 300-002-VS
Minimum Order
Request Quote
In Stock in Sewell, NJ
Request Quote
Bulk Order Lead Time
Request Quote
Weekly Capacity
This product is not intended for medical use unless FDA certifications are provided in this product listing.
WARNING:Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov


text:
A mosque in the south of Stockholm was given the all-clear by Swedish police to blast the eardrum shattering Islamic Call to Prayer once a week for five minutes, soon to become five times a day for five minutes each time, seven days a week.
In September, bowing to Muslim pressure, the Botkyrka municipality's city planning committee voted in favour of scrapping a 1994 prohibition on allowing prayer calls, which dates back from before the construction of the mosque.
h/t Golem Bar
Pity the poor German 'Jewish' dog who is forced to listen to this screeching five times a day in Jerusalem.


text:
One word. Thankful. My husband and I laugh about the hilarity of the sequence of events today as we make dinner… grocery shopping in the pouring rain, eye doc appointment where I paid $118 to get my eyes dilated, spilling half a gallon of white trim paint all over our newly installed bathroom tile (me involuntarily screaming obscenities), forgiving each other, and then our iMac and laptop breaking within a few minutes of each other. You can't make this up, but you know what, who cares?
I look at Michael as he carefully peels some carrots for the soup we are making…. I know this is what it's about. Little moments of time together… wishing I could wrap all these moments up and re-live them over and over. These gifts can so easily get overlooked in the crazy day-to-day. Grateful for a chance to count our blessings and thanking God for His mercy and unfailing love.
Inspired by the recipe above, I decided to wrap up the remainder of the January harvest and make some dinner. It's pretty hard to believe that we are still getting amazing vegetables in January, but I'll take it!
Here's what the garden looked like just a week or so before today. The heavy rainfall was making my romaine lettuce start to rot, so I knew we needed to get those up!
I was able to make a salad from the romaine, crispy collard green chips, and this hearty soup using the green onions.
There is something about growing your own food that makes it way more fun! I'm looking forward to more plans for spring planting, and I'll be sure to share…
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!
P.S. Wondering how I cleaned up the paint mess from the tile grout today?
Steam mop, hot water infused with lemon essential oil, and a scrub brush. Not a drop of paint left on that floor, whew!