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Why Electric Scooters are the answer to your post pandemic travel plans
Whilst the clouds seem to have parted, and we appear to be leaving lockdown behind us, there could actually be a few aspects of the time we've spent living through a global pandemic that we might want to consider hanging on to. Maybe a more rigorous handwashing routine, or the satisfaction of growing your own vegetables, or perhaps most importantly more respect for each other's personal space. Over the course of lockdown many of us have found solace in the great outdoors and not only have we hopefully began to appreciate it more, but we've also come to realise the benefits of having our own space. But there are, of course, times at which we will struggle to find room to breathe. On the tube perhaps. Or at the back of a packed bus. Travel has increasingly become more a of a group exercise. But does it have to be? We say no. We propose (unsurprisingly) that Electric Scooters are the answer!
Many major cities have already been adapted to facilitate cycling as part of various green schemes, and with laws regarding electric scooter travel on the roads currently under review, perhaps the freedom of a little space on our commute is one aspect of the pandemic that we should take forward as we return to our much anticipated, new normal. If anything, the pandemic has put mounting pressure on councils to continue to expand upon green recovery projects that are already in place and to formulate and introduce new ones. Additionally with e-scooter demand projected to rise by a remarkable 175% over the next quarter, transport freedom in a post pandemic world, might just come in the form of an Electric Scooter.
And yes, we can hear those among you who are oiling your brakes, patching your punctures and arriving at work in a sweaty puddle, declaring that your trusty bicycle is still the pinnacle of commuter transport. We wouldn't want to dispute that they still have their place, but when was the last time you got to work on your bike without breaking a sweat? When was the last time you tried to get your road bike onto a packed tube? Electric Scooters provide an effortless, stress free, contact free alternative to taking on the city. But of course, many of us these days are blessed with an easy commute and intervals spent on trains, buses or tubes are unavoidable. No problem, fold your e-scooter up, sling it over your shoulder or tuck it under your arm, and join the crowd (if you must!) Oh and we almost forgot to mention. When the weekend finally comes, you'd be hard pressed to find a more exhilarating or faster route out of the city and into the wide open air of the countryside; something I think we've all come to appreciate a little more as we roll ever onwards into our new normal!


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We have all come across the term BPO, and most of us know somebody working in the outsourcing industry or somebody who is outsourcing business to one. The business process outsourcing industry is one of the biggest industries in the world economy. An industry whose market cap is in the trillion-dollar range. This is a business strategy where one can hire companies to do part of their work for them; in other words, companies outsource their work to a BPO company.
There are a host of benefits that come along with outsourcing, and we will be discussing a few here:
- Outsourcing saves you from spending a huge amount of money for assets that you may not require as much. In today's tech-driven world, outsourcing IT services is the most common practice. Companies outsource their work to other companies in different countries where they can get the work done more efficiently and cost-effectively.
- This allows you to stay focused on your core activities and not divert your attention in other segments of the business. You can outsource non-core activities to a business process outsourcing company and have the freedom to work on what you do best. The flexibility allows for greater growth as the business expands more rapidly when you can focus on the prime elements of the company.
- Entire business functions are outsourced rather than a single job to these companies. The support roles are outsourced, and this way, anything that is critical to the company's success is kept with the company and can be worked upon with that much more focus. This can be beneficial to your business, as you wouldn't have to start a new operation from scratch.
- The skilled workforce and the speedy response are something that you can rely upon when you outsource your task to a BPO. Be it your IT services, accounting or your customer care anything that you outsource to these companies is guaranteed to be done by skilled professionals.
- Different time zones mean that work for your company is being done all day long. You can increase the productivity of your business in this manner, as the difference in time zones works in your favour.
- Expansion is something that you don't have to worry about if you can outsource your business. When you plan to go global, it is vital for your company to have professionals to be able to cross the language barrier or have a local workforce.
Once you find the right company to partner with there is a lot TIME CLOCK SOFTWARE that you do not have on your plate to worry about. This is taken care of by skilled professionals who are the best in their respective fields and can guarantee the best results within the given time. The above-mentioned benefits do make it that much easier to run a business but make sure that you figure out the right business partner.

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In this Nutrition Capital Network interview we speak with Elly Truesdell, partner at Almanac Insights, to get her perspective about the process of raising capital in today's environment.
Elly Truesdell is a partner at Almanac Insights, a venture capital fund that invests in consumer food and food technologies. She has spent her career driving strategic growth in the natural and organic food industry, shaping the landscape of some of the fastest growing, most innovative sectors in consumer packaged goods. Truesdell spent nearly a decade at Whole Foods Market as global director of local brands and product innovation. She held the interim CEO role at Canopy Foods, a strategic co-packing business before transitioning to investment. Truesdell holds a bachelor's in media studies from the University of Virginia; she sits on the board of Scout Canning and Wellness in the Schools and acts as an adviser to Harlem Park to Park.
Here, Truesdell shares insights on raising capital in today's economic environment.
How has COVID-19 changed the way you are evaluating new opportunities?
The term "resiliency" is one being used over and over again as we continue to face the realities and challenges posed by COVID-19. In evaluating investment opportunities, the concept of resiliency—highly flexible and nimble companies, people, supply chains and revenue streams—has never been more important. Food and beverage is the only sector predicted to grow in 2020 so there's no shortage of opportunity, but the pandemic, and cultural reset, begs new scrutiny over the foundations of businesses.
We've set a new barometer for excellent, high-integrity products, with clear value propositions and experienced, resilient teams.
What pieces of the valuation process are most difficult in today's environment? Any other areas of the investment due diligence process that are particularly challenging to navigate with the macro uncertainty?
Valuations are very tricky right now. We're having conversations with other investors, founders and with our LPs on the subject, daily. As I mentioned—with food and beverage growing—it's not a lukewarm sector, and still an interesting investing environment. A few things that validate a high (or higher) valuation right now is a strong balance sheet, a clear road to profitability, and, if you've demonstrated an ability to pivot (in the tumult of 2020)—a demonstration that those forces will continue long past a reopening—is critical.
How should early stage consumer packaged goods companies think about driving trial in our new-normal retail environment? Are there any examples of companies in your portfolio (or network) that are connecting with consumers especially well or creatively?
The million-dollar question! We've been pressing on our portfolio to consider how they'll drive trial as demos/tasting in stores and trade shows are likely not coming back soon. A few things I think are exciting and novel: positioning your product in a new part of the store. Much like Beyond Meat's placement in the meat department, if you have reason to show up in a unique merchandising area—use it to your advantage (for instance, a frozen treat merchandised with frozen fruit and smoothie packs rather than the ice creams). Aligning with online marketplaces and optimizing those channels effectively and thoughtfully for your brand has never been more important. One thing I'm waiting to see is a highly creative and strategic use of digital channels that we've never seen before. Looking forward to investing in the company that builds a successful digital trade show platform or equivalent.
What's your take on prioritizing profitability versus growth as an early-stage health and wellness company in the current environment?
We're focused on profitability now, and had been, going in (and leading up) to the crisis. Early stage food and beverage businesses have been way too focused on growth for the sake of growth without properly supporting that acceleration. There's been too much capital thrown around, fueling careless burn, in many cases, with no end game. Some of the best food businesses need more time to grow and can do so in a measured, incremental fashion to maintain integrity and standards—without prioritizing growth at all costs.
What are two pieces of advice/wisdom you can impart to health- and wellness-focused entrepreneurs who are raising capital in the short term?
Consider your proposition and make it crystal clear why your business/product/offering is of very high value. It's critical to understand why yours is better, novel, and how it enriches people's lives and health. Don't compromise your mission or purpose for fast money. If you're finding it difficult to raise money from partners who align with you and your goals, stay the course—be scrappy and resourceful, and hold out for a true partner.
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LA to Las Vegas by Private Jet (How Much?)
Flying in a private jet between Los Angeles (LA) and Las Vegas is an attractive option if you want to save time and have a luxurious and relaxing experience at the same time. But how can you charter a private jet, and can you afford this option?
In general, a private jet from LA to Las Vegas will cost between $4,500 and $8,100 one way. If you are open to jet sharing, you can get a semi-private jet from Los Angeles to Vegas for as little as $149 one way. In either case, a small jet charter will be far more luxurious than flying commercially.
This article will discuss everything you need to know about flying between LA and Las Vegas on a private jet. So let's get started.
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Cost of Flying From LA to Las Vegas in a Private Jet
If you're wondering whether flying in a private jet from LA to Las Vegas is within your budget, it depends on various factors:
- When you book your flight. Private jet flight costs can be cheaper than you think. If you take your time to research private jet flight prices well in advance, you can often find a low-cost rate. However, if you need a last-minute private jet flight, the total price may be higher.
- If you are flying on an "empty leg" flight or not. An "empty leg" refers to a jet's return flight after transporting other passengers to your departure airport. Empty leg flights are often significantly discounted and are worth considering.
- The type of private jet you have booked. Private jets come in a broad range of sizes, configurations, and levels of luxury. Some private jets are older than others, and these factors can all impact the price. Larger private jets are more spacious and give travelers a smoother flying experience. Light jets are smaller, and passengers tend to feel rough air more acutely.
- When you want to fly. Private flight prices over weekends and holidays are generally higher than if you fly during the week and out of season. Also, if there is a significant event or conference in Las Vegas, this can push up the price.
- Aircraft availability. During the off-peak season, private jet availability is higher than during the weekends and holidays. Choosing to fly when there is low availability of private aircraft can increase the price.
- The number of passengers in the jet. If you want the jet all to yourself, the flight cost will be much higher than if you don't mind traveling with a few other passengers to split the price.
As you can see, private jet charter prices between Los Angeles and Las Vegas can vary, depending on the above factors.
There are also many companies offering private jet charter service, and prices differ from company to company. Generally speaking, a private flight between LA and Las Vegas will cost you between $4,500 and $8,100 in total.
Keep in mind, however, that this price range is the price for booking the entire jet. If you are traveling with friends or business partners, the cost could end up being split several ways making each person's airfare much more affordable.
Companies That Offer Private Flights to Las Vegas From Los Angeles
LA and Las Vegas are both bustling cities so there are many charter aircraft companies to choose from that can provide you or your group with a private plane ride to Vegas. Here are a few top charter companies to choose from:
Each of these charter flight services has multiple options available in terms of the size of the plane and the airports they can fly from in LA.
Jet Sharing: Fly Private From LA to Las Vegas For Less
A new option for private jet flights to and from Las Vegas and Los Angeles is jet sharing. Think of jet sharing as traveling on a semi-private jet. Instead of a single party or group renting the entire aircraft, the seats can be sold to multiple groups or individuals.
In this way, the $6,000 flight may be split between up to 30 other people which brings the cost of a private jet flight to Vegas way down. For instance, in this scenario, each seat would cost just $200.
JSX is a company that offers small jet flights to Las Vegas from LA. I found seats from LA to Las Vegas on their booking site for as little as $149 one-way. The most expensive one-way price that I saw between the two cities was $349.
I was surprised, to say the least!
Of course, with jet sharing, you can't just leave whenever you want as the flights are pre-scheduled. But other than that you'll receive all of the amenities you would expect from a private charter jet service.
What It's Like Flying in a Private Jet From LA to Las Vegas
Flying private instead of commercially between LA and Las Vegas has many advantages if you can afford it:
- Luxurious: From delicious, gourmet food and drink, comfortable seats, and personalized attention from cabin crew, flying in a private jet is a luxurious experience.
- Convenient: Unlike commercial airlines that have set flight timetables, flying to Las Vegas by private jet allows you to set your own schedule and fly when suitable for you and your companions.
- Discreet: Flying in a private jet means that you can enjoy your flight without being surrounded by other passengers. It's ideal if you need to discuss sensitive business information on board with colleagues or you want to be alone with your travel companions.
- It is an excellent alternative to flying first class commercially. Commercial first-class is a delightful experience, but flying privately takes it up a notch. If you conduct thorough research, you can often find a flight on a private jet for the same price (or even less) than a first-class commercial ticket.
- TIme-saving: Unlike having to allow enough time to stand in the long lines at security in busy Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), flying in a private jet allows you to board whenever you're ready and relax in a private lounge beforehand. When you arrive at the Las Vegas airport, disembarking the jet is instantaneous, and your luggage will already be with you.
How Long Does It Take To Fly From LA to Las Vegas by Private Jet?
A private jet's flight duration between Los Angeles and Las Vegas depends on the jet type being used.
A private jet flight between LA and Las Vegas typically takes between 50 minutes and one hour and 15 minutes. Therefore, a private jet can be quicker than a commercial flight, which generally takes between one hour and one hour and 20 minutes.
In addition to the flight time saved, you will save even more time before and after.
Flying privately means that there are no long lines at the airport, and you can board just before take-off. You also won't have to wait in a line to disembark with dozens of other passengers. Once you have landed, your luggage will be given to you immediately, and you'll be taken directly to the terminal building or a private car.
Airports Used by Private Jets Between LA and Las Vegas
When flying in a private jet from LA to Las Vegas, the private jet company has a broader range of airports from which to choose.
Commercial airlines typically fly between LAX and Harry Reid International Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) on the Los Angeles to Las Vegas route. However, if you decide to fly by private jet, you may fly out of LA from LA Van Nuys Airport or LAX.
LA Van Nuys Airport has the advantage of being far less busy than LAX, making for a relaxing departure experience.
Some private jet companies use Hawthorne or Burbank/Bob Hope airports, which are also small and less congested airports than LAX. Landing in Las Vegas, you will probably arrive at Harry Reid International Airport. Although it is mainly used by commercial airlines, it is conveniently located near the Las Vegas Strip.
Alternatively, the private jet company may use Henderson Executive Airport or North Las Vegas Airport.
Final Thoughts
If you normally fly first class between LA and Las Vegas, a private jet flight can be the same price or even cheaper if you fly on an empty leg. Flying on a private jet is a luxurious experience and much quicker than flying commercially as you bypass the long lines at the airport.
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United Therapeutics to Acquire Pharma Company SteadyMed in a $216 Deal
In 2017, Israeli-founded SteadyMed won a patent war against United Therapeutics
United Therapeutics Corporation has signed an agreement to buy SteadyMed Ltd. in a transaction valued at $216 million, the companies announced Monday.
Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company United Therapeutics develops and commercializes therapies for the treatment of PAH and other orphan diseases. Founded in 1996, it is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with additional facilities in North Carolina, Florida, New Hampshire, and Quebec.
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United Therapeutics has agreed to pay $4.46 per share in cash at the time of closing, which amounts to $75 million. The company also agreed to pay an additional $2.63 per share in cash upon the achievement of a milestone which is related to the commercialization of SteadyMed's star drug, Trevyent.
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The SteadyMed board of directors has approved the merger agreement, which is now subject to approval by SteadyMed's shareholders and the expiration or termination of the required waiting period mandated by the U.S. Antitrust Authority. The deal is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year, the companies said.
Nasdaq-listed SteadyMed development and commercializes drug product candidates to treat orphan and high-value diseases. SteadyMed's star drug is Trevyent, a development-stage drug-device combination product designed for the subcutaneous treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare disorder characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.
Founded in Israel in 2005, SteadyMed has offices in San Ramon, California and in Rehovot, in central Israel.
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In 2017, SteadyMed won a patent war against United Therapeutics for a patent pertaining to treprostinil, a prostacyclin-derivative product which is the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in United Therapeutics' Remodulin drug and SteadyMed's Trevyent. In March of that year, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board decided in favor of SteadyMed, a decision reinforced in November by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Yair Geva, a partner at Israeli law firm Herzog Fox & Neeman, represented SteadyMed in the deal.


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Khaseem made some very good plays in Saturday night's preseason game against the Vikings. In one of those plays, Greene ran down a Viking running back, stopping the touchdown by forcing the the fumble which in turn became a touchback instead!
"The Bucs' big news this week was rookie Kwon Alexander taking over as the starting middle linebacker, with free-agent signee Bruce Carter now challenging Danny Lansanah at strong side linebacker. In that shuffle, Greene is getting a long look as the second-team middle linebacker." -Greg Auman, of the Tampa Bay times
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Among the Young at Art
March 7-8, OKC Farmers Public Market
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is always eager for fresh talents to get their careers moving. Artists under 30 are the stars as Nathan Lee and Samantha Dillehay curate the annual fete Momentum, featuring Eli Casiano, Elliott Robbins, Katy Seals and more of the cream of the state's budding creative crop in a two-night exhibition.
Supporting Shade
March 1, Cox Center
Oklahoma has a rich history of generosity in rallying to join the fight against AIDS, but it's a moving target: while more people are living longer and better lives with HIV infections, nearly 40 percent of new cases are citizens in their 20s, making prevention education a priority. Fortunately, a prime vehicle for providing fundraising assistance is the always-elegant formal delight Red Tie Night.
Blown, Away
March 2, Santa Fe Depot
The advent of spring means an end to the Winter Wind concert series, but the Performing Arts Studio still has a couple of aces up its sleeve in the form of outstanding acoustic talents scheduled to visit the Santa Fe Depot. Mark Erelli loves playing every bit as much as songwriting, and with a resume that ranges from Western swing to lullabies, he's thoroughly adept at both.
Creation Song
March 7-29, In Your Eye Gallery
For its March show, the Paseo Arts District gallery moves toward the abstract via the work of MtnWoman Silver. In "Sounds of Self," the artist's fluidly color-filled paintings are wrought on varied surfaces and using different tools; the constant is the persistent influence of the music to which she routinely listens during her creative process.
The Lure of Venice
March 8, Embassy Suites Norman
Supplying a citywide network of canals instead of roads might be a bridge too far (so to speak), but the Junior League of Norman is ready to roll out all the rest of the mystique and excitement of a Venetian Carnevale at its annual gala; dancing to Avenue, relishing a taster's affair and vying for travel packages and more at auction await the adventurous.
Cirque du So Luscious
March 20, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Putting 25 elite local restaurants into one tent would result in a big top indeed … and that's exactly what's in store for diners at the circus-themed 27th iteration of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Chef's Feast event. The proceedings will be a joy to remember, and proceeds help fight childhood hunger. Step right up!
The Big Time
March 21, Film Row District
A block party for the ages – and for all ages, and also pets – lights up the stretch of West Sheridan through live jams from local musicians, a bevy of gourmet food trucks, new art by Erin Shaw, kids' activities, film screenings, more music, more food, tons of joie de vivre and no admission charge. Sponsored by Fowler Honda, Premiere on Film Row is a Mardi-Gras themed act you must get in on.
Eternal Spirit
March 25-26, OKC Civic Center
China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, ripe with more than five millennia of cultural traditions … and here it is. Spectacular martial arts-derived dance, a live orchestra, gorgeously detailed costumes and skits and reenactments of folklore and more combine for a masterful summation of the soul of a people: Shen Yun is simply divine.
The Only Now
March 29, MAINSITE Contemporary Art
The Norman Arts Council invites you to share in the experience of an event that's truly in a class by itself: it's the NAC's only annual fundraiser, a night that unites the city's visual creative community, culinary scene and musical spheres in a single sublime shindig. There's nothing else like the ONE Event.
Drink Deep
March 29, OKC Civic Center
A late – and thoroughly welcome – addition to the season schedule for the OKC Philharmonic's Pops series brings the delightful dozen-or-so members of the self-described "little orchestra" back to the metro; Pink Martini is visiting to celebrate the March release of its newest album "Dream a Little Dream" in conjunction with old friend China Forbes and new collaborators the von Trapps (who know a little something about the sound of music).


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It's been a busy week at Informed Choice, as we updated our technology systems.
One of my goals on being appointed as Managing Director is to modernise our systems and make the business more efficient.
We've grown a great deal in the past couple of years, and with that growth comes a need to revisit how things are done, to make sure they are approached most sensibly.
One area of the business that had room for improvement was the volume of paper with which we deal daily.
We already use several technology systems at Informed Choice and have for the past 15 years scanned client files once tasks were completed, but many of our systems rely extensively on the use of paper.
So, this week, we've started using a new tool called Virtual Cabinet.
Virtual Cabinet is designed to dramatically reduce the volume of paper we use in the business, instead working with electronic documents on screens.
Here's an example.
When we produce annual review reports for our clients, we print these reports, bind them, post and issue them to each client. In a typical month, we do this 40 or 50 times.
Following a review meeting with each client, we print and post a letter containing a summary of our conversation, along with our recommendations. Accompanying that letter is a portfolio rebalancing form (or forms!), and reply paid envelope. When the signed instructions are returned, we action the portfolio rebalancing as agreed.
This process takes time (especially if Royal Mail are on strike!), and isn't particularly good for the environment; think of all of those trees!
One of the motivations for implementing Virtual Cabinet within the business was to create the Informed Choice Client Cloud Portal.
This secure, encrypted online portal means we no longer need to print and post reports, letters or fund switching forms.
Instead, we can 'print' each document to PDF on the screen before adding them to your portal.
Each time we add a document to your portal account, you receive an email notification with a secure link.
One of my favourite features of the Informed Choice Client Cloud Portal is the ability to sign forms with e-signatures digitally. So instead of it taking a day or two for the post to arrive, and then a day or two for the signed form to come back into Sundial House, we can instantly send, receive and digitally sign paperwork.
We're switching on the Informed Choice Client Cloud Portal for our clients over the coming days and weeks, so look out for your first secure link in your email soon.
There's a dedicated page at icfp.co.uk/portal with some helpful video guides to activating portal for the first time, authenticating a different device, viewing and signing documents, and resetting a forgotten password.
You can also watch a short video with Martin explaining why we've created the Informed Choice Client Cloud Portal and describing some of the key features.
I hope you will enjoy using this new system.


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No Jeff Sessions, You Can't Use the Bible to Justify Family Separation
As Americans, we have many a controversy to keep up with whether it's dealing with our President's behavior with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki to hoping we don't go to war with Iran over a tweet. However, we cannot forget the ongoing issue of child separation.
Of the 2,654 children separated, only 508 have been reunited. The government had missed a previous deadline to reunite families and now have missed a second deadline on July 26th to reunite all families. Beyond separation, some children as young as 1 have had to present themselves to immigration court without their parents or proper representation. Many of the migrants detained, both kids and adults, describe the deplorable conditions including spoiled food, dirty water and the spread of illnesses like chicken pox.
That the current administration still have a policy in place of separating children at the border from their parents after escaping violent horrors back home is undoubtedly cruel and inhumane with worldwide condemnation and shock. Even on a personal level, several of my relatives from abroad asked me what on earth was going on in my country expressing concern on the treatment of these children.
In any case, one of the more disturbing factors of this whole situation (besides the blatantly obvious separating kids from their moms and dads) is one of the justifications for it — religion.
When asked on the issue Attorney General Jeff Sessions cited Romans 13:1, claiming the Bible justifies child separation because illegal entry is breaking the law of the United States. The verse is as follows: "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." When asked about it later in a press conference, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated "It is very biblical to enforce the law."
Clearly, this verse explains the importance of obeying the law of the land. But as comedian Stephen Colbert smartly pointed out on his show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, if Sessions had just read a bit further, he would have found Romans 13:10 which says " Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law."
As an American Muslim, I am used to a constant battle to prove that terrorism done in the name of Islam is not justifiable by the Quran and verses are used out of context. But here was the Attorney General blatantly and openly using his religion out of context to justify trauma.
Last time I checked, we aren't a theocratic state. This is not Saudi Arabia nor Iran. We aren't the Christian Republic of America. We're a secular state despite out problematic history, founded on common values of justice and ethics that people of all faiths can mutually agree on. But we don't make legislation based on holy texts.
It's utterly bizarre to me that as a nation, we want to use religious texts to justify cruelty while painting ourselves as just and righteous and where you can get the "American Dream." The same country which has panic attacks over the non existent threat of Sharia law being used to take over the U.S. to the point that 201 anti-Sharia law bills have been introduced in 43 states to ban it from ever becoming of legislative influence.
And yet the Bible was used by high level government officials to justify terror against innocent children and their families. If that doesn't sound like something from religious extremists like ISIS or the Westboro Baptist Church, I don't know what does.
People in power using the Bible to legitimize such inhumanity creates a dangerous precedent and slowly erode our constitution's separation of church and state. It may influence some of the populace to actually believe these acts are divinely justified under God while encouraging others with political power to push their religious agenda at the expense of the rest of the country.
Jeff Sessions and Sarah Huckabee Sanders should realize no matter what, we can't rip children from their parents. No we can't put them in cages. No we can't say we won't separate families and then put them in cages. Period. And we most certainly should not and cannot use holy texts like the Bible, Quran or Torah to justify violence of any sort. No religion allows such behavior.
Being Muslim myself, I'm smart enough to know that just because someone says their unjust actions are justified because God said so, chances are they're using it for manipulation of morality.
But religion can also ignite us to do good and be our source of activism. Just like Romans 13:10, love is the fulfilment of the law. Justice is enjoined upon us so we do good works through supplications and our hands to lift our society up. We need to have the compassion as people of faith and no faith alike that people who seek refuge at our border are doing so to flee violence that some of us cannot even fathom. Who are we to use faith to keep those in desperate need out? We have not only the ability but the duty to come to their aid.
"Verily, Allah requires you to abide by justice, and to treat with grace, and give like the giving of kin to kin; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and transgression. He admonished you that you may take heed." (Quran, Surah al-Nahl; 16:91)


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Sene, Saad and Bouchevreau, Boris and Martineau, Charlotte and Gervais, Christel and Bonhomme, Christian and Gaveau, Philippe and Mauri, Francesco and Bégu, Sylvie and Mutin, P. Hubert and Smith, Mark E. and Laurencin, Danielle (2013) Structural study of calcium phosphonates:a combined synchrotron powder diffraction, solid-state NMR and first-principle calculations approach. CrystEngComm, 15 (43). pp. 8763-8775. ISSN 1466-8033
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The structures of four Ca-phosphonate phases are reported here: Ca(C6H5–PO3H)2 (1), Ca(C6H5–PO3)·2H2O (2), Ca(C4H9–PO3H)2 (3) and Ca(C4H9–PO3)·H2O (4). Structural models were obtained ab initio by using a combined synchrotron powder diffraction, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, and gauge including projector augmented wave (GIPAW) calculation approach. The 1H, 13C, 31P and 43Ca NMR parameters calculated from these structural models were found to be in good agreement with the experimental values, thereby indicating the high accuracy of the DFT-optimized structures. Correlations between the NMR parameters and structural features around the phosphonate were then analyzed, showing in particular the high sensitivity of the 31P asymmetry parameter ηCS and the 43Ca isotropic chemical shift to changes in local structure around the phosphonate groups and the Ca2+, respectively. Finally, the NMR data of a new mixed Na–Ca phosphonate phase, Ca1.5Na(C4H9–PO3)2, are reported.


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Friends, we are hearing today about online income. There is a lot of methods to earn from the internet. Example: freelancing, blogging, affiliate marketing etc.
In these all methods, maximum people like blogging. In the past day, I have assembled the information about freelancing. I hope somebody trying the freelancing websites after reading the articles.
Ü How to Earn Online Money by Freelancer?
Ü How to Earn Online Money by Fiverr?
Ü How to Earn Online Money on Upwork?
Today I am talking about a source by which you can earn. This all sources are friendly to the website. If you are a regular user of the internet, you know the importance of websites.
This is necessary to have an owned website. If you have not your own website then create website following information.
Make your website as per SEO criteria. It will help you to earn more than more.
The website should be attractive and expensive. There are hundreds of sources to make a unique website.
Mostly the people are using two sources. The people who are not related to computer field they can also make their website here easily.
If you are an HTML expert then not need to say about the website. No need to inform you.
WordPress and Blogger these are two main sources by which you can make the website. These are so popular sources and everybody knows about that.
In these sources, there is no mandatory to have knowledge of website development.
Popular Ways to Create a Website
1. Make Website by WordPress
Professional users of the internet world use WordPress to create a website. WordPress is the highest paid version.
When you make the website by WordPress then your website looks very beautiful but you have to pay for the domain name. (Example: .com, .in, .net, .org) Minimum 99 INR you have to pay for the domain name.
You have to pay Not only for the domain but also for hosting. Hosting is the source by which your website go to the server of Search Engines.
If you do not have to host then you can not publish your website on the internet.
Hosting is the most important part of the website. You can buy a hosting plan on website Like Godaddy and Bigrock etc.
There are so many websites have born which provide domain and Hosting. I am suggesting you for this websites.
2. Make Website by Blogger
Blogger is the Service of Google. The whole world knows the blogger blogs. This service is provided by Google.
It is too simple to create a blog on blogger. Blogger has own domain name. Blogger provides it always free for everyone.
Here no need to buy web hosting. Blogger provides it for free. Blogger is the best platform for beginners.
Ü Read this Tutorial to Create a blog on Blogger for free
Ways to Earn From Website
1. Pay Per Click Advertisement
We have seen the Links in our Search Result. In that Search results, some links are shown by AdWords. You know that.
Pay Per Click Advertisements are the reverse of AdWord. AdWord takes money to show our link in rank.
Google AdSense gives us money to show their Ads on your blog.
For showing advertisement on your blog you need Approved Google AdSense Account.
If your website is already ready to get Google AdSense approval then you apply for Google AdSense by login in into it with your blog.
Ü Here is Complete Guide to get AdSense Approval
There is not the only AdSense to provide us Pay per click ads. There are numbers of the platform which provides the pay per click ads.
Ü Here are some Ads Networks for newbie Blogger
2. Capture your Visitor's id
By capturing your visitor's id you can build your traffic. This is the way to convert visitors into your blog family.
By this way, you can convert one time visit into the regular visit. That means a new user came to your website for the first time. Show them something special on your website.
Design your blog so stunning that visitors shouldn't ignore your blog. They should read your blog again and again.
3. Affiliate Marketing
If you want the knowledge of affiliate marketing then read the following article.
Ü What is Affiliate Marketing?
This has become the most popular way to earn more money. This is the way by it you can earn the big amount.
Less effort can give you a big amount. This is the business style way to build your career.
I have told you to capture your visitor's id. This point found so important here.
You have so many ids in your captured id list from your website. Now you can e-mail them one by one. In these e-mails place your product links.
Also, you can show the Affiliate banner on your website. It looks like the Ads. Describe your product.
4. Accept Donation from Visitors
Your website may be simply looking. You can add a question to donation.
Simply ask your every visitor for donation. You can place the donation bar also. You can create the page why do need the donation?
Every visitor will not give you a donation but some of them will donate for you.
5. Sell your Owned Products
You can earn money by selling your digital products. Like ebooks
If you have deep knowledge of something then write the outstanding ebook as per your knowledge.
If you have not knowledge of anything, doesn't matter. You can buy unique ebooks or you can give an order for a new ebook to freelancer.
You have to pay something for it but it will become your lifetime product.
You can send the buy link to your visitors by e-mail.
Note: You have seen how important the id capturing is! It is not only for traffic, but you can also use it for many purposes.
Wrapping Up:
That was the different ways by you can earn money from the website.
There are more ways than I have told in this article.
I have written this blog post as per my research and my knowledge.
I have written this just for information.
If anybody knows more about it, please tell me in the comment below.
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When you apply for a USA visa, no matter what kind of visa you apply for, your immigration process will go through several steps:
- Acceptance. During this process, the USCIS will receive your application for an immigration visa or US visa, and will acknowledge the receipt of your application, usually by mailing you a letter. Just because your immigration visa application has been received, however, this does not mean that your application itself has been accepted. In order for your US visa application to be accepted in the first place, it must arrive at the correct location for your specific immigration form.
- Initial review. Once your application for a US visa reaches the correct destination, the USCIS will review your application for any initial problems. For example, your immigration visa may require a security check or background check, to determine whether there are any security reasons why your visa application should be rejected.
- Request for Evidence (RFE). At any point during the USA visa process, you may receive a request for more information. This usually occurs because immigration authorities need more evidence or more information before making a decision in your case. It is important to always reply promptly with all the information that the USCIS requests. You will usually be given a deadline with any RFE requests. It is very important that your supporting documents arrive with the USCIS by this deadline.
- Testing and Interview. In many types of US visa applications, petitioners must submit to an interview with consular or immigration officials. For example, if you are applying for a US visa abroad, through consular processing, you will generally be requested to submit to an interview, especially if you're applying for an immigration visa through marriage. You will receive a letter informing you of your interview or test will take place. This letter will also outline the documents you need to bring to your appointment.
- Decision. Once you have submitted to any required interviews, have submitted your application and any supporting documents, and immigration authorities have had a chance to review your request for a USA visa, immigration authorities will usually issue a decision in your case and will let you know through mail whether your immigration petition has been rejected or approved.Once a decision has been reached in your case, you may wish to submit an appeal or otherwise follow up if you feel that a rejection in your US visa case has been made in error. If your USA visa application has been accepted, there is also an additional process for securing the paperwork and documentation you need to prove your status.


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5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
As a family on the run early in the morning, it sometimes may be a challenge to sit down and eat a healthy, wholesome breakfast before work. If this is familiar to your lifestyle and you desire something functional and healthy, then you are in luck. Eating breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. When you wake up in the morning, you have just gone through a six to eight hour fasting and your body needs to replenish nutrients for the day ahead. In addition, eating unhealthy food early in the morning destroys your blood glucose for the day, causing big insulin spikes which cause tiredness and fatigue while storing more fat in the body. Some people skip breakfast as a way to "jumpstart" their diet to lose weight, but actually skipping breakfast plays a negative toll on weight loss goals. Simply put, you have to eat breakfast; skipping it is not a choice from here on out.
Consider your daily routine before work. You may get shower upon getting up, get the kids ready and/or the spouse, and then head out the door. Pretty efficient to start, but if your net step involves grabbing a "healthy" egg sandwich at Starbucks with a skinny Latte, then you have some room for improvement. Listed below are some fun options for a healthy, fast breakfast to incorporate into your daily routine before work to ensure you get the most important meal of the day.
5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for the Busy Household
- Healthy Breakfast Burrito Bowl. Living in the southwest means we are lucky to be able to eat burritos whenever we want. Rather than getting a burrito on the run at a fast-food place, try preparing burrito bowls ahead of time and freeze them. One bowl takes 2 eggs (whole or egg whites work), black beans, salsa, cheese, and a plastic disposable bowl [1]. When you wake up in the morning, pop one in the microwave and you are ready for a fast, healthy, and easy breakfast option that takes two minutes.
- Healthy Quinoa Quiche. This is a way to get your fiber in early in the day and it takes little time to prepare. Prepare the quiches before the work week starts and refrigerate your weeks' worth of meals. Using cooked quinoa, eggs, zucchini, spinach, cheese, and pepper, quiches make an easy option and take little time to prepare. For fewer calories, use half the cheese in the recipe or use fat-free cheese.
- Healthy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich. These can be prepared ahead of time or can be frozen. Using cooked egg whites, a slice of cheese, Canadian bacon, and whole wheat English muffins, wrap each sandwich in a paper towel and package in a sandwich bag, and freeze [2]. When you are ready to eat, peel the sandwich in half, microwave until hot, and grab and go.
- Healthy Homemade Granola. This is the easiest and probably the healthiest of the options listed. Using granola, you can package meals two days ahead of time [3]. Simply package in a plastic container and mix with yogurt when you are ready to eat. Add dried berries or whole berries to compliment the flavor. Store them in a mason jar to easily store and eat from on the go.
- Healthy Breakfast Cookies. Prepared using mostly oatmeal, these cookies are loaded with fiber and zero flour [4]. Prepare about two weeks of cookies so that when you are headed out the door in the morning, you grab two to three cookies and a homemade sugar-free coffee to make your day starting out in a great way. Consider skimping on the chocolate chips in this recipe if you are looking to save more calories and consider using your favorite flavored protein powder in the recipe to add to the nutritive value.
[1] http://greatist.com/health/healthy-fast-breakfast-recipes [2] http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/quick-breakfast-recipes/quick-healthy-ham-cheese-breakfast-sandwich-mango-chutney [3] http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/quick-breakfast-recipes/quick-healthy-homemade-granola [4] http://fitnessista.com/2013/02/baked-breakfast-cookie/


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What it describes as 'a new category of acoustic treatment product' is being presented by Artnovion at ISE.
The company notes that low-frequency control is the foundation of acoustic treatment. Low-frequency issues, from harmonic room modes to high-energy fundamental resonant waves, almost entirely originate from improper room proportions and dimensions – a variable usually too complicated and expensive to alter. The solution is a bass trap, says Artnovion: a low-frequency absorber that is usually placed strategically around the room to target a certain room mode.
The new Sub Trap joins the Bass Trap HP and Bass Trap 2.0, both of which are designed to treat frequencies from 60Hz upwards. The Sub Trap was created to negate frequencies as low as 40Hz.
It uses a new membrane technology similar to a speaker cone. It is possible to precisely tune the membrane to resonate at the user's desired frequency by simply adding or removing mass from the membrane.
Behind the membrane, in the inner workings of the trap, there is a convoluted layering of high-density foam, topped with a piston which can vary the volume behind the membrane by means of moving an airtight seal.
These features, the company notes, allow for a hertz-by-hertz calibration of the trap, to a range of ±20Hz.


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May 16th, 2014
New This Week
Janes Beer Store presents:
Deschutes, not the stoic. this is a belgian style quad with pomegranate molasses then 15% aged in wine barrels and 15% aged in rye whiskey barrels. 12.1% abv.
Stone. chipotle smoked porter. so knowing stone this is going to pack a punch with robust chili and roasty malts. will you dare to take a sip…..
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Police See Link Between Binghamton Store Heists
An image from a surveillance video during a January 10, 2017, store robbery. [Provided by Binghamton Police][/caption]
Binghamton police say a pair of robberies at a South Side grocery store appear to be related.
Authorities say the latest heist at the Quality Market at 1206 Vestal Avenue happened on Tuesday night.
The store was targeted by a lone gunman in an afternoon robbery on December 20, three weeks earlier.
Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect in the latest incident in which the suspect was wearing a dark-colored hoodie.
WATCH the video released by city police HERE.
Police have not said how much money was taken in either robbery. No injuries were reported.
Investigators believe the two robberies at the Quality Market are connected. They have not said whether they may be linked to other recent robberies or attempted heists at city businesses.
People with information about the robberies may contact the detective division at 607.772.7080.
For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter.


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A home computer is probably what most people think of when they hear the term "PC." These are the kinds of computers that a typical user would have at home for email, word processing, web surfing, social networking etc.
In the office/home office, they'd be used for those tasks as well as basic business applications…say, accounting packages, spreadsheets, tax preparation, etc. In an office/business setting, they may need to participate in a network, connected to servers and other devices such as multiple printers, scanners, POS systems, etc.
The term "workstation" gets thrown around a lot, and can mean different things to different people. To some, it's simply a more powerful than average PC for a power user…in other cases, it's a machine made specifically to excel at a given task – like CAD/CAM, photo/video editing and production, music production, etc. A workstation may not look any different from the outside…but chances are there's more to that tower than meets the eye.
If you're looking to get a new computer for your home, home office, or small business, or maybe you're in the market for a new workstation, please contact us and let us know more about what sorts of things you personally do with your PC, and we'll work with you to come up with the perfect system.


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Hey! Just bought a new computer/PC/laptop. What is the first thing you do while open your system for the first? Why, thinking much?? The first thing you check for the basic and most relevant software's. The most popular software which is basic but also you need to have is must which is Microsoft Office.
Although it doesn't need any introduction but for still briefing about it. MS Office is basically a client-based software package which is the most popular one from Microsoft, used by professionals, students, authors, office use and more. But this software is no longer available in-built within windows user have to activate it manually.
There are different options available to activate MS Office 2016 Torrent. It is compatible with windows 7, Windows 8 etc and works efficiently with them. You just have to insert the activate key to enjoy its features keys as per the version can easily get via internet.
Considering these points in mind and look for the valid option you can get the best suited version for you. If require any assistance online and also offline assistance option are always available from Microsoft Team.
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Confusion is the one thing many people share when a car accident occurs. There's so much that might happen when you're involved in an accident, but no two accidents are the same. Some are minor and cause very little damage and no injuries. Others are serious and cause a lot of problems. There are always issues people must face when they're involved in an accident, but you never know what might happen following an accident. For those who aren't injured following an accident, missed work is rarely a problem. You might miss a day at first dealing with insurance, rental cars, and the damage to your own car, but you won't miss significant time following a minor accident.
If your accident is serious and you're injured badly, you might look at missing many days or weeks of work. Some people are injured catastrophically. This means they're injured to the point they cannot recover from their injuries. It's awful to digest, but it's reality for many. Whether you're injured badly enough to need several days or weeks to recovery or you are catastrophically injured, you're missing work. There are only so many days your employer will allow you to miss with pay. They might allow you all the time you need to recover, but they won't pay you forever. What happens when you're involved in an accident and can no longer work or you're unable to collect your income while you're out?
Can I Get Paid?
The good news is you can receive compensation for time missed at work. There are several ways this might occur. If you have insurance that covers missed time at work, you'll receive payment from them when you file a claim. It's not always 100% of what you typically earn, but it's a portion of what you earn so you're getting paid even just a little bit.
If you have no-fault insurance, you're entitled to a percentage of your lost wages in some states. It depends on where you live and what kind of insurance you have. You can call your insurance company to find out from them what it means for you if you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Call An Attorney
If you're missing serious work because of an accident and the injuries you've sustained, you should call an attorney. It's one of the first things you should do, because this is how you're going to end up with the best solution to your situation. When you hire an attorney, they take the time to see if you have a case on hand. They can help you negotiate settlement offers with the insurance company of the at-fault driver, and they can handle any lawsuit you might want to file. Sometimes this is the best way to seek damages for your injuries.
Serious injuries should be paid for. If someone else is responsible for the injuries you've sustained, they're also responsible for the financial issues it's caused in your life. By filing a personal injury lawsuit with the help of an attorney, you might find it's possible to seek damages for any of the following:
– Medical bills
– Future medical bills
– Special care
– Missed work
– Lost wages
– Inability to return to work
– Pain and suffering
It's not your fault you're unable to return to work or that you're injured. It's the fault of someone else, and it's your job to find an attorney who can ease the burden of your financial future. Being out of work is expensive, and it's only made more expensive when your medical issues mean many medical bills. You can find the relief you need, but you do need to find an attorney to help you seek the help you need.
The first thing to do when you're involved in an accident with injuries is call an attorney and see a doctor. Get a doctor to check you out while you wait for an attorney to help you with your case. Experienced attorneys are good at helping their clients get the most in terms of damages, and they're experienced providing adequate advice to those who need it when an accident occurs. It's a confusing time, and victims are often unaware of what they need to do, how to do it, or what they can accomplish with professional legal help on their side. Don't wait to call an attorney if you're going to lose income by missing out on work. Call now and let one help you get the damages you deserve.


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Interstellar Cross Check Quilt Pattern - Free Pattern Download
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This fun pattern is designed by Elisa Lea for Robert Kaufman. This quilt is made using the Artisan Batik Interstellar collection. The quilt measures 62" x 71" which is a good throw size. This is a digital download pattern that the manufacturer offers. Log cabin with a twist.


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Making My Sharpening Plate Holder
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This flavorful pesto pasta salad with roasted veggies is a delicious summer dish to serve warm or cold! Made with a simple walnut pesto, and bulked up with a rainbow of roasted veggies.
Pesto Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are always a go-to during the summer, or really any time of year. They're easy to make, customizable, and can be served warm or cold.
The roasted veggies in this recipe add a delicious sweetness, and bulk up the pasta with added flavor and fiber.
It's the perfect dish to prep at the beginning of the week for a simple, nutritious meal prep.
You can serve this recipe as a side dish or as a main. If you wanted to add a bit more protein to this dish, you can use a bean based pasta for a boost of protein and fiber.
Walnut Pesto
The homemade walnut pesto comes together in less than 10 minutes. The walnuts give a delicious rich flavor which pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta.
This simple pesto is made from just a few simple ingredients:
- basil
- walnuts
- olive oil
- garlic
- grated parmesan, or substitute nutritional yeast to keep it vegan
- lemon juice
- salt & pepper
The creamy walnut pesto is a staple on your favorite pasta, but can also be used on toast or with your favorite protein! You can prep it ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 1 week, or freeze it for 2-3 months.
For a pasta salad variation, you can add different colors of vegetables like peas, cherry tomatoes, or cucumbers. It's a great way to clean out your fridge, and a delicious way to eat more veggies.
Serve this pesto pasta salad at your next BBQ or as a simple weeknight meal. I love it with a side of salmon, but there are so many ways to enjoy this simple dish 🙂


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Some models fade into obscurity. Others? They shoot all the way up to iconic status! In the world of sports cars one such model easily comes to mind – Chevrolet Corvette! We have already covered whether or not you should buy a Corvette, but to give a quick recap – you should!
Convinced already? Great! Now you have to know how to choose the proper Corvette for yourself. Because, you see, there are some differences. Shall we dive deeper now?
What is the best generation of Corvettes?
Starting out with the big questions right away! Truth be told, there are a lot of differences between the generations. It is not really a question of "best" as of "different". So you have to take into account certain variables. For starters, аre you more of a classic cars' kind of a person, or you want the latest and greatest?
If you want to be the first owner, you do not have much of a choice. However, that is actually a good thing. In fact, the latest generations (C7 and C8) have great reputation. Many consider them the go-to choice out of all non-classic Vettes. Some purists would say that buying a new one is like buying any other sports car. As if it doesn't have the spirit of the classic speedster. Don't listen to them. The newer ones breathe raw power!
As for your choice of the classic options, you cannot got wrong with the third gen (or C3). That is the quintessential Chevrolet Corvette in most people's eyes. C2 is also up there, and may be the more unique option out of the two. Then C4 and C5 are both acquired tastes. Think carefully whether you would want to get one of those. In fact, let's see how you would actually go about buying a specific unit!
How to choose the right Corvette?
You should already have an idea of what you want – modern or classic. Now, you have to set some rules and stick to them if you don't want to be disappointed.
For starters, set aside a budget. Be very, very precise with the number and always keep in mind the maximum amount you are willing to spend. It is very easy to spiral into buying something you can't really afford. That being said, there's nothing wrong with having a bit of leeway. Yet that should be 5-10%, not double the amount you have already set.
Also, ask yourself this: is the budget my primary deciding factor? If it is, your choices narrow down a bit. For example, you would likely not jump on a 2020 Corvette and instead look to a 5-year-old C7. I actually think that may be one of the best value-for-money options anyway.
On that note, if you are looking for the most budget-friendly options, check this out: What is the cheapest Corvette?
Tips for buying a good Corvette unit
Starting with the obvious: never pick the first one you see. I know it can be tempting if it is a hot offer. However, you should remember – if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
People will usually advise you to always have a test drive. Sadly, quite often that may not even be an option. Your local dealerships and car lots may not have what you are looking for. Not to mention that prices may also vary a lot across the States. The best deal then means that you would have to scour the internet.
Shopping online for a vehicle without having a way to test it is not ideal, but it is doable. If you are buying a new Corvette, you don't have much to worry about. However, if you are going the used route, I have a few tips for you.
- Ask a lot of questions. Find out which are the most prominent problems with Corvettes, and then ask. If someone refuses to give you answers, send pictures and provide proof of the car's condition, move on!
- It also helps to look online for the reputation of some used cars websites. If they are trustworthy, you are likely to not have issues with them.
- Make sure to bargain. Most vehicle prices are not set in stone, so don't fall for what the list price is.
Why you should have more than two options (and less than six)
When making decisions, most people narrow it down to a choice between two options. Did you know that might be a problem? In economics, there is a rule that you should always have three or more choices.
See, when deciding between two options, you always look at them as the only alternatives. That skews your opinion, as you tend to overlook the drawbacks of the option that seems better to you. On the other hand, if you have three choices, you are much more likely to stay objective.
This works, because even if you start preferring one option, you still have to make a comparison between the other two. And when you start looking at the pros and cons, you are likely to pull out of your infatuation with the first choice.
However, do not go overboard with this. If you have more than six options, you are likely to never decide at all. Psychology!
What to do after picking your Chevrolet Corvette online?
Let's say that you have found the perfect unit for yourself. What now? While some online dealers can offer shipping, a lot of the time you would have to be the one to find a way to transport your Vette. Especially, if you are buying it from a person.
The good news is that shipping your car is not that difficult with a reputable auto transprot company. Actually shipping cars our clients bought online is a specialty of ours. In fact, we have actually shipped that exact vehicle before. Are interested to read about that? Check it out here: Shipping a Corvette across America!


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Despite offering Jeremy Ngakia what was described as a "significant" offer, the Hammers were helpless in watching the 19-year-old prospect walk away from the London Stadium.
Pablo Zabaleta also left the club when his current deal expired, though at 35-years-old the Argentine right-back was at a very different stage in his career and had been a loyal servant for the Hammers. But for David Moyes, this double departure has brought about a problem he could do without given the precarious position of the Irons, as the only natural right-back remaining in the Scot's squad is Ryan Fredericks.
When fit Fredericks has been first choice this season, making 22 Premier League starts for the Hammers, but in the last two campaigns he has been absent for 18 matches, and without a deputy, West Ham have been left in a vulnerable position.
There have also been suggestions that the 27-year-old is a nervy persona on the pitch and fails to link well with Andriy Yarmolenko when the pair line up on the right channel together. With that in mind, it seems a must for Moyes to prioritise a new right-sided defender in the summer transfer window, while hoping Fredericks stays injury-free for the final five matches of the campaign.
Should the worst happen and the Englishman's reoccurring ankle issues, which have caused him to miss 157 days of action, or another injury keep Fredericks out the side, Moyes may be forced to implement Michail Antonio as a makeshift right back. The 30-year-old has deputised in defence previously but is considerably more comfortable further up the field, and that is precisely where he has had a significant impact for the Hammers of late, scoring twice, while providing one assist in his last two matches, as per WhoScored.
Losing Fredericks would be a seismic cause for concern as the Irons would be left weakened at either end of the pitch. Antonio would be somewhat uncomfortable defending, while also losing the support he can offer Sebastien Haller up front, who is set to return from injury imminently. The top-scoring Frenchman has provided seven goals this season but has not been able to play since the restart. Getting the 27-year-old back amongst the goals could be the key to seeing this Hammers side increase their four-point cushion to the drop and secure Premier League survival.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, West Ham's squad has been left painfully thin on the right side of the defence. If Fredericks can keep himself off the treatment table for the crucial end of season run-in, then there should be little to worry about. However, an injury to the Englishman would spell trouble for Moyes and leave this Hammers side with some vulnerabilities for opposition to exploit at precisely the wrong time of the season.


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Meet the team: Al Davison
Time at Galloways:
12 and a half years – wow, that sounds a long time!
Job title:
Sales and Account Manager
What does that mean in real terms?
I'm generally the first port of call for our customers – both existing and new. I establish and develop client relationships to add value to our customer's businesses and to build Galloway's sales turnover.
Best bit of the job?
The people …… most of them!
The most memorable/amusing/crazy print request you've ever had?
We've had them all but one job that stands out was the production of a brochure for a cotton manufacturer. We had nine months of blood, sweat and tears to colour match, ink mix and print over 120 cotton colours – only to discover that the cotton itself couldn't actually be produced to the same colour consistency. That was a fun one ….!
Is print dead?
I hope not – or we are all in the wrong game! In all seriousness, print is alive and kicking and the industry is as vibrant as ever.
What's the way forward for print?
Continual improvement, investment and a can- do attitude – straight forward stuff but absolutely fundamental for the industry to succeed.
A little-known fact about yourself?
The number one thing on my bucket list is to cage dive with Great White Sharks.
What's your super power?
Shapeshifting – the ability to change and adapt at the drop of a hat!


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I did a little bit of research before I went to try out this facial as I was intrigued. The blurb says:
"This exquisite treatment uses unprecedented products which contain a fusion of plants and Diamond to prolong the youth of your skin. The treatment includes a welcoming foot ritual and a back, shoulder and scalp massage, followed by an in-depth relaxing, targeted face and décolleté massage. Your skin is sculpted and contoured to reveal a more youthful, radiant and even complexion. The final stage of the treatment is where your skin is treated to the Diamond of Beauty ultra firming mask. This unique mask will leave your complexion flawless and visibly firmer."
Even just one of those things sounds like total bliss! I also found out that this exclusive treatment (only performed at a very select few salons across the country) is loved by Jessie J and Lana del Rey, as well as being one of the must-have facials at the Richard Ward Hair and Beauty Salon in Mayfair where the gorgeous Kate Middleton is a fan. So if those lovely ladies are falling over themselves to have this then there must be something special about it.
I arrived at the beautiful boutique Experience salon just off Hue Street and was ushered into a boudoir-style treatment room by Beauty Therapist and Salon Owner Simoné, she was really excited about this new treatment because she has been having such fab results herself, saying 'I'd have this everyday if I could!' If this is the secret treatment which has made her skin look so flawless then I'm definitely in!
Simoné also admitted 'I did wonder if the whole 'diamond' part of the treatment was just a gimmick, but after seeing the brilliant results and understanding how it works as a catalyst to increase the benefits of the Tormaline which boosts micro-circulation and blood flow (blasting away fine lines) I'm much more convinced. It also feels like nothing else we've ever used here at the salon, the diamond infused mask feels like the cool smooth surface of the rock itself, all my clients have been commenting on how deeply soothing it feels going on. As well as stimulating collagen it also protects it, helping you stay looking younger for longer.'
I got changed into a huge fluffy white robe and the treatment started with a foot massage, that felt marvellous on my tired-out toes. My feet were then placed in a pretty foot bath with fuchsia pink orchids floating in and warming volcanic hot stones.
Whilst this worked its magic we did some breathing exercises followed by a back, neck, shoulder and scalp massage which left me joyously relaxed. At this stage I remember thinking how fantastic it was that we weren't even half way through this amazing experience.
After this relaxation ritual we moved on to the facial part of the treatment which Simoné tailored for my skin's specific needs. Lots of different cleansers and serums were then applied expertly which all smelt and felt divine!
Then came the wrinkle blitzing part. The special 'magic wand' device really makes this the Sergeant Major of facials, whipping your skin into perfection. You can have the machine turned up as high as you can tolerate, or you can simply opt to just have it buzz gently on the lowest setting. I of course went for the hard core option as I've been getting really worried about my wrinkles recently and so I gleefully welcomed anything which might help! The wand's rounded metal probes were worked over all my fine lines, it's sort of a sharp buzz at first, but you get used to it pretty quickly. This wonderful machine also helps with contouring so Simoné worked it over my cheekbones and jaw line as well.
Following this my skin was prepped and ready to take on all the key ingredients of the pièce de résistance; the Carita diamond-infused mask. It felt wonderfully cooling as it was spread on all over my neck and face. Then whilst it got to work infusing my skin with goodness, Simoné gave me a fantastic hand and arm massage. The time flew by and soon she was applying the light, silky and über-luxurious Carita Diamant de Beauté cream.
She then left the room for me to get dressed and as I got up I saw a beautiful ornate tray with a glass of champagne, blueberries and pink mini macarons! It was such a surprise and a truly lovely treat to top off a wonderful experience. I couldn't believe how smooth my skin looked; it was as if I'd been following a stringent water drinking and beauty-sleeping routine for years!
This is a truly extravagant head to toe treatment, with extraordinary anti-ageing results and it infuses skin with a new lease of life. I've never felt so pampered. I left the salon smiling.


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The principal amount of refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section, together with the principal amount of refunding bonds, if any, issued under G.S. 159-78 in conjunction with refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section, shall not exceed the amount set forth in G.S. 159-78.
Except as expressly modified in this Part, funding and refunding bonds issued under the provisions of this Part shall be subject to the limitations and procedures set out in Parts 1 and 2 of this Article. (1917, c. 138, s. 16; 1919, c. 178, s. 3(16); C.S., s. 2937; 1921, c. 8, s. 1; Ex. Sess. 1921, c. 106, s. 1; 1927, c. 81, s. 8; 1929, c. 171, s. 1; 1931, c. 60, ss. 48, 54; 1933, c. 257, ss. 2-4; c. 259, ss. 1, 2; 1935, c. 302, ss. 1, 2; c. 484; 1939, c. 231, ss. 1, 2(c), 4(b); 1941, c. 147; 1943, c. 13; 1945, c. 403; 1947, cc. 520, 931; 1949, c. 354; c. 766, s. 3; c. 1270; 1953, c. 1065, s. 1; 1957, c. 266, s. 1; c. 856, s. 1; c. 1098, s. 16; 1959, c. 525; c. 1250, s. 2; 1961, c. 293; c. 1001, s. 2; 1965, c. 307, s. 2; 1967, c. 987, s. 2; c. 1001, s. 1; 1971, c. 780, s. 1; 1973, c. 494, s. 11; 1977, c. 201, s. 1.)
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Vista Wallpaper is free to download high quality desktop and mobile wallpaper with many resolutions up to 1920x1200 pixels
Windows Vista, released by Microsoft in 2007, introduced a stunning collection of wallpapers that showcased the operating system's visually appealing design. These wallpapers ranged from serene landscapes and vibrant abstracts to intricate macro shots, all featuring a distinctive blend of colors and compositions. They played a crucial role in defining the Vista user experience, offering users a refreshing and visually captivating backdrop for their desktops, and contributing to the overall aesthetic of the operating system. Windows Vista wallpapers remain memorable for their artistic diversity and their role in enhancing the overall look and feel of the operating system.


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Over the last two weeks, the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many others have rightfully driven our nation to grief and outrage about systemic racism and its profound impact on Black lives in America. To channel my own sorrow and anger into action, I'm reflecting on why DonorsChoose began, where we've fallen short in the fight against systemic racism, and how much more we have to do.
DonorsChoose was born out of inequity. I taught for five years at a high school in the Bronx where the students in my classroom, who were predominantly Black and Latino/a, did not have access to the same resources that had enriched my own education at a predominantly white school.
Since our founding twenty years ago, our organization has focused on economic need as our measure of equity. However, inequitable distribution of classroom resources falls not just on economic lines but also on racial lines. A sole focus on economic need doesn't go far enough to deliver on our mission.
Over the last year, we've been thinking about how to be more purposeful and accountable in tackling racial inequity. Those conversations have taken on new urgency as I recognize that we should have acted sooner to make explicit our organization's implicit focus on racial equity. To play our small part in supporting educators as they teach their students that Black lives matter and should be celebrated.
Below, I've shared a few ideas on where we can start. If you're an educator with ideas on how you think DonorsChoose can contribute to a racially equitable future, we'd like to hear from you.
We — and I — have so much more learning and work to do. We plan to engage our teacher community and spend time as an organization thinking about how we can hold ourselves accountable to a stronger focus on racial equity. We are committed to doing this work, and listening is where we will start. We cannot help to end educational inequity without helping to tackle the systemic racism at its core.
Charles Best
Founder, DonorsChoose
Four examples of where we can start:
We have teachers who've created hundreds of projects focused on racial justice. And teachers who focus on requesting books with Black lead characters and authors, such as The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson; The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore; and Ghost Boys by Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes. But as an organization, we have yet to forge partnerships for helping teachers foster racial justice and anti-racism in their classrooms.
The teachers who use DonorsChoose are more racially diverse (24% people of color) than America's teachers at large (18% people of color), although that's a far cry from being representative of America's students. While we launched #ISeeMe last year to support projects from underrepresented teachers, we have not done nearly as much as we could to elevate the voices of our teachers of color, including our Black teachers, whose voices carry special authority during this critical time.
Two years ago, we modified the teacher project creation experience to encourage asset framing, emphasizing students' aspirations before describing challenges that may perpetuate stereotypes and single-story narratives (explained here by a member of our board). But we have not pursued continuous improvement in helping teachers to use this lens.
And we have a community of donors who support teachers and students they've never met, which has made DonorsChoose a critical resource for teachers in low-income communities and for teachers of color. But it's not simple for donors to filter for projects focused on racial equity, nor possible for website donors to see projects from underrepresented teachers.
As you can see, we have much learning and work to do.


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Skinny Dip is as refreshing a summer time read as a real skinny dip. Custom built for beach (or at least hot weather) reading, this revenge comedy about a woman thrown off a cruise ship by her husband who survives and plots his downfall is light, fun, and near great.
Very Elmore Leonard, with kooky characters, quirky dialogue and less than brilliant criminals. It's understandable why this was such a hit at the time of its release, earning bestseller status. Unfortunately, Skinny Dip falls short of easy reading perfection in the last third of the novel, the pay off is non-creative compared to the set up, an almost unforgivable offence in a revenge story with so many possibilities. And while I admire Haaisen's devotion to Everglades Conservation, his views are clear enough in the story without paragraphs of preaching.
By the end I felt akin to an old liberal man who spends his time in a boat reading comic mysteries just like this. In short, reading this made me feel like my father-in-law. It's a light weight fun read if you can forgive the weak follow-through and just let it wash away like the tide on the beach you should be reading it on.


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The year I discovered the word and meaning of "Native" I was 15 years old. It was then I discovered there was such a thing as racial discrimination and oppression. I could not believe there was this concept that caused such turmoil and grief in the world.
Reflecting back upon my school years with certain teachers, I felt shock and hurt that certain instructors looked upon me as "lesser than", which then led to anger because I realized that even though I was a bright, intelligent, fast learner that wondered why I wasn't placed in the same academic category as my upper classmates, it was the discrimination of my race that kept me from advancing and being an equal!
When I realized this, I tempered my anger by getting educated about our First Nation's people's history across this continent. I subscribed to the famous Mohawk newspaper from Cornwall Island Island Reserve in New York called "Akwesasne Notes" (1969-1996); it is there I read about many atrocities committed in the past and present day against the First Nations across this continent. The historical accounts committed against the Native peoples near and far broke my heart. I also read several books that had been recently published by First Nation's authors as "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee." I read anything I could get my hands on regarding the U.S. Government and the Native peoples no matter what tribe and, I kept up with the exciting news about A.I.M. (American Indian Movement). The newscasts on the TV is where I first heard of Leonard Peltier, Russell Means, and the legendary John Trudell.
Yes, believe it or not, I was politically involved in my own small way with the American Indian Movement. It's hard to imagine that I was so caught up in the politics that I remember times where I put my fist to the television image of our state capital in D.C.!
By the time I was 18, I made a distinct decision. I made a choice to be an active politician working for our Native people, OR I was going to become an artist. (Obviously, you know what I chose, otherwise I would not have a website about this work I do.) I decided that I was going to keep the politics out of my art; there was no room for political art in my life. I chose being a "clean" artist because I already knew politics caused me to be ill all the time.
I saw John Trudell once, in person. He gave a lecture at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM in the spring of 1989. Our poetry class instructor, Authur Zhe required us to attend John's lecture. We were in a small lecture room. Though I was in awe, I felt extremely intimidated; there he was just 10 feet away sitting in a chair before us, in his long brown hair and tinted glasses. I listened and hung on every word but I do not remember a word he said. I just remember the feeling.
To me, John Trudell was legendary way before he passed because he represented the truly free man. When a young man, he survived a huge tragedy; he became that caged bird that kept on singing! He was the grey wolf scouting the caverns and valleys! He was a common man walking amongst all peoples carrying a big heart. Though I quietly kept him in my shirt pocket my entire life and never spoke of him and his work, I felt he represented one of the first Native men of our generation who broke free from the cage of oppression and wanted to free the rest of us! Like Crazy Horse, Geronimo and Chief Joseph, I kept the representation of what these men meant to me close to my heart.
So when I heard that John Trudell passed away yesterday, the silence inside my shirt pocket above my heart ceased. The silence wailed. Who is going to be our spokes person to speak in defense of our Mother Earth, of our un-civilization, of the need to come back to our human being-ness? Who? WHO!?
That's up to the rest of us. It's up to the rest of us to carry our torches higher! Let's see how the last few days, months or years of my life pan out. Let's see what happens now that our Trudell Crazy Horse Geronimo Chief Joseph continue to manifest the intent of their lives within this world!
Please, I invite you to read up on the legendary John Trudell from news article from Indian Country Today. There are also about 79 videos you may watch on You Tube. And about 10 years ago, the actress Angelina Jolie and her mother produced a documentary on John called "Trudell" that is also available on You Tube.
He led a remarkable life in his 69 years. Remarkable. — Rest in Peace, JohnJohn…take as long as you need for a little while, and like your wife Tina did for you all these years, help us from the other side!


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Lepadatu, Serban ORCID: 0000-0001-6221-9727 (2020) Emergence of Transient Domain Wall Skyrmions after Ultrafast Demagnetisation. Condensed Matter .
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It is known that ultrafast laser pulses can be used to deterministically switch magnetisation and create skyrmions, however the deterministic creation of a single Néel skyrmion after ultrafast demagnetisation remains an open question. Here we show domain wall skyrmions also emerge in systems with broken inversion symmetry after exposure to an ultrafast laser pulse, carrying an integer topological charge. Whilst domain wall skyrmions do not appear in the relaxed state due to quick thermal decay following an Arrhenius law, they play a key role in controlling the final skyrmion population through annihilations with skyrmions of opposite topological charge, with the resultant skyrmion states following a Poisson distribution. Using single-shot linearly polarised laser pulses, as well as a train of circularly polarised laser pulses, we show that when a high degree of disorder is created, the possibility of nucleating a single Néel skyrmion is accompanied by the possibility of nucleating a skyrmion with domain wall skyrmion pair, which results in a self-annihilation collapse.
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