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Air Hoists / Pneumatic Hoist
Our range of air hoists come in a range of lifting capacities from key manufacturers, for example the Red Rooster air hoist, J.D.Neuhaus air hoists and Yale hoists. Find out more about air hoists below as well as all the technical details for each model on their own respective pages.
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What is an Air Hoist?
Air hoists or pneumatic hoists use pneumatic air systems to operate instead of electrical power. Pneumatics is a branch of engineering which uses compressed air. So an air compressor unit sucks in atmospheric air and usually removes the naturally occurring moisture from it. Consequently the dry air is then pushed through pipes to power the air chain hoist.
Where can Air Hoists be used?
Handy, flexible and universally deployable, an air hoist make the ideal tool for lifting and handling and manufacturing applications. An air hoist is commonly utilised in many industries including assembly lines, aircraft construction, shipyards and engineering.
Pneumatic hoists can also be used in areas which could be deemed hazardous to use electric hoists. Such places could include power plants, chemical plants, paint shops, oil refineries, foundries, mines and oil storage facilities.
What are the Advantages of Air Hoists?
- An air chain hoist typically has duty cycles of 100%. Consequently there is no need for a rest period as minimal heat is produced due to the air power.
- The simplistic design of these pneumatic hoists use cylinders and other components, with easy operation using on-off control functions.
- Low maintenance and long life operation due to minimal components is a key benefit to pneumatic hoists.
- Resistant to dirt and dust ingression; Impervious to heat, vapours, high temperatures and humidity.
- Less likely to experience shock damage due to the use of compressed air.
- Very low fire risk
- Air hoists commonly incorporate an overload device for additional safety.
- Light in weight – up to 40-50% lighter than similar electric hoists.
- Cleaner to operate with low environmental impact.
- Braking systems incorporated.
- Can be used in hazardous environments
How to use A Pneumatic Hoist Safely
Air chain hoist, or pneumatic hoists normally use a pendant type control box with simple up and down control buttons. As a result, operation is straight forward.
These hoists should be operated by trained personnel and are to be used for lifting loads/materials. However they should not be used to lift people.
Pneumatic hoists which are used outside should be protected from the elements. Therefore it is very important to regularly check your air hoist and its components. Also including the air hoist compressor unit for potential operating problems. Most importantly always follow compressed air usage guidelines. Daily checks of the braking system, emergency stops, and lifting / lowering limits should be carried out. As a result of complying with regulations and carrying out these checks you can ensure safety and longevity.
Air hoist Chains should be checked and re-lubricated on a monthly basis. And all other parts and components should be thoroughly inspected at least on a yearly basis by trained inspection engineers.
Most importantly you should never use an air chain hoist in certain areas such as nuclear plants (critical areas) or where organic acids or corrosive materials are present, nor over acid baths.
Air Power
Air hoists normally use 4 bar or 6 bar air pressure, this helps avoid underperformance or overloading. The air supply must always be well maintained. For instance they should be dry, clean and free-flowing for the air hoist to operate unhindered.
Here are some useful pressure and air flow conversions;
Kilograms per square cm x by 14.226 to get pounds per square inch (PSI)
Bar x by 14.503 to get pounds per square inch (PSI)
Pounds per square inch (psi) x by 0.6984 to get Bar
Pounds per square inch (psi) x by 0.0703 to get kilograms/cm²
Cubic foot per minute (cfm) x by 0.02832 to get cubic metres per minute (m3/min)
Cubic foot per minute (cfm) x by 0.4719 to get Litre per second (l/sec)
Litre per second(l/sec) x by 2.118 to get cubic foot per metre (cfm)
Litre per second (l/sec) x by 0.001 to get cubic metre per second (M3/sec)
Cubic metre per minute (M3/min) x by 16.6666 to get Litre per second (l/sec)
Cubic metre per minute (M3/min) x by 35.3146 to get Cubic foot per minute (cfm)
What to look out for when buying an Air Hoist
There are certain features which all good quality pneumatic hoists should incorporate. They should include safety elements like load brakes, emergency stop devices and shock loading protection. But should also include upper & lower limit switches and hooks with safety catches.
Other good features of an air hoist include; variable speed control, choice of control device, planetary gearboxes, vane motors. As well as integrated trolleys, low noise levels, self-cooling motors, main air valve shut off features and quality calibrated load chain.
Lifting Hoists Direct can supply air hoists from leading manufacturers including Red Rooster, JDN and Yale for guaranteed quality, with models available with working load limits up to 50 tonne.


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Happy Memorial Day! Do you decorate for the patriotic holidays? If you're like me, you do. And since Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer here in Wisconsin, the red, white and blue comes out and stays on display all summer. From picnics to cookouts, from Memorial Day through Independence Day all the way to Labor Day, red, white, and blue is a classic color theme in our kitchen and on the patio for summertime.
Hope your summer gets off to a great start and doesn't stop until the cooler weather arrives in Fall.
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Mary Jane Alves is a partner in Cassidy Levy Kent's Washington, DC office. Her practice focuses on antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard enforcement and compliance. Her experience in unfair trade cases spans a range of industries, such as agriculture, chemicals, electronics, pharmaceutical, energy, textiles, carbon and stainless steel, other metals and minerals, and manufactured goods.
Before returning to private practice, Ms. Alves worked for 17 years at the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") as an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. She provided legal oversight to multidisciplinary investigative teams in trade remedy cases. Ms. Alves also drafted the Commission's injury determinations in scores of original investigations and five-year reviews, including in cases with injury issues that arise less frequently, such as material retardation, transshipment, the agricultural provision, and the cumulation exception for imports from Israel. She served as the lead attorney on injury issues in the global safeguard investigation of certain solar products. Ms. Alves represented the agency as lead counsel in disputes before the U.S. Court of International Trade ("CIT"), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ("Federal Circuit"), the World Trade Organization ("WTO"), and North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") binational panels. Ms. Alves also provided technical advice on injury issues to trade negotiators for the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Doha Rules negotiations.
As an associate in the Washington, DC office of a multinational law firm, Ms. Alves previously advised clients in antidumping and countervailing duty disputes before the U.S. Department of Commerce ("Commerce"), the Commission, and the CIT. She assisted with the preparation and verification of submissions in market and non-market economy proceedings, attainment of permanent injunctive relief, negotiation of a suspension agreement, and termination of a separate suspension agreement and resumption of that investigation. She once served as a volunteer law clerk to two CIT judges, and worked as a senior trade paralegal at a small law firm.


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BAKO South Eastern Partners with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent for Fleet Replacement Programme
When food service company BAKO South Eastern was looking to upgrade its temperature controlled distribution fleet, the Wimbledon-based organisation switched its acquisition policy from outright purchase to contract leasing and selected Enterprise Flex-E-Rent as its sole supplier for the new vehicle programme. This decision was taken as 12 vehicles in BAKO South Eastern's 16-strong fleet were more than 10 years old and needed replacing.
This is the first time that Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has supplied vehicles to BAKO South Eastern and the seven-year agreement includes full R&M support.
As part of the agreement, Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has now delivered 12 new temperature controlled trucks to BAKO South Eastern, including two DAF Euro VI 12tonners and 10 DAF Euro VI 18tonners. Operating out of the BAKO South Eastern depot in Wimbledon, each truck has been built to precise customer specifications and is designed to enable maximum flexibility on BAKO's distribution routes.
Darren Day, Transport Manager at BAKO South Eastern, said: "After a detailed financial appraisal as to whether to buy or lease, we decided to go with the lease option as we quickly realised that the deal Enterprise Flex-E-Rent could offer would free up capital for us to invest in other projects.
"We undertook research and considered a number of alternatives, but quickly decided the commercial offer from Enterprise Flex-E-Rent was the most accommodating and flexible in terms of vehicle specification.
"From placing the order, right through to final delivery, the service we have received from Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has been excellent. All the vehicles arrived on schedule, and even with some late changes to the final specification, the timeline proposed by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has been perfect and totally in line with our requirements."
The temperature controlled division of Enterprise Flex-E-Rent provides a comprehensive range of vehicle types and models that enables customers to access the correct choice of vehicle for the majority of temperature controlled applications from chill to heavy chill and deep frozen. The division now has a comprehensive national temperature controlled rental fleet that covers weight ranges from small vans right up to 26-tonne multi-compartment, multi-temperature rigids.
To meet the varying distribution requirements of BAKO South Eastern's delivery schedule, the new rigid trucks all feature Gray & Adams refrigerated box bodies. The two 12-tonne DAFs have dual compartment bodies with Carrier Xarios refrigeration systems and are being used for deliveries mainly in the central London conurbation. The 10 18-tonne DAFs are being used for longer distribution journeys and have been specified with triple compartment bodies with Frigoblock FK13 refrigeration systems, featuring four movable bulkheads that can be positioned to suit the loads being carried.
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent's managing director, Danny Glynn, said, "We could immediately see the scope for freeing up capital by switching BAKO South Eastern from purchase to leasing. From there we had a fast turnaround to ensure we were providing them with the optimum specification of temperature controlled trucks to suit their business requirements, and successfully delivering the trucks within what turned out to be a very demanding timeline. We hope this will be the first of many orders from BAKO South Eastern, as the whole process has shown what can be achieved when there is a strong partnership with a company that is open to a new approach."


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…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
It was 2002 and as dark a time as any. The world was still recovering from the shock of 9/11. Threats of terrorism and retaliation rounded up the daily news. One good thing happened though: a little band from Austin with a big sound released their landmark album that would later have Pitchfork Media calling it "one of indie rock's truly epic albums".
JUICE remembers the day we laid our hands on a copy. It was through a friend who just got back from abroad. He raved about this band with the longest name and anarchic concert sets. Source Tags & Codes by …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead combined art with music in a fury of guitar buzz and explosive drumming. It was progressive, dreamy and punk rock within the span of 50+ minutes and was the most beautiful thing we heard that year.
7 years, 2 overthrown regimes and 2 albums later, Trail of Dead is releasing their latest record The Century of Self on their own label Richter Scale Records in conjunction with Justice Records. And by the sound of things heard from Festival Thyme (the album teaser EP), TOD is back on form again. Singer/guitarist and co-founder Conrad Keely was quoted saying: "On the last two albums, we were really meticulous recording to click-tracks and doing overdubs…This time, we threw all that out. We learned the songs and all tracked (them) live."
Listening to 'Bells of Creation', we immediately tripped out big time. It was undeniably TOD; huge and epic, dark and clashing. Poetry in motion of a guitarist executing a windmill strum ala Pete Townsend. Elsewhere, TOD's mastery of dynamics fires up on 'Pictures of an Only Child' which begins as a blur whimper before blasting into a powerful chorus. Much like Arcade Fire, TOD has an appreciation of Baroque music. But unlike the Canadians, TOD prefers to mix their classical influences with hardcore punk elements as evident on 'Far Pavilions' with shouted counterpoint vocals. The album also has quieter moments like 'Luna Park' and 'Insatiable' which are primarily acoustic guitar and piano songs. The Century of Self which was produced by Chris Coady (TV On The Radio and Yeah Yeah Yeahs) features backing vocals from members of Yeasayer and Dragons Of Zynth.
As a longtime resident of Austin, Keely (who also designed the cover) moved to New York a few years back and was quickly inspired by local bands such as Yeasayer and Dirty Projectors. And with the dark days of 2009 in front of us, we as well hope to find some light in this album.
Take up arms and listen to And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead at www.trailofdead.com or www.myspace.com/trailofdead. The Century of Self will be available in stores from 17 Feb 2009 onwards.


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MG Motors Australia launches the highly anticipated ZS EV Small SUV
MG Motors has made a splash in the Australian Electric Vehicle market by releasing the first in a future line up of fully electrified vehicles. Australian drivers were so impressed with MG foray into the EV market that the entire limited initial release amount of 100 units was snapped up within a matter of months. The fact that the MG ZS EV came in at $46,990 drive-away, which is the lowest electric vehicle price of any other on the market, helped drive sales forward highlighting the appetite for well-priced electric vehicles is alive and well. A level 2 MG Charging station will provide a 7 hour 0-100% charge and is the recommended solution for most drivers.
The MG ZS EV is a small SUV, which fills the niche currently only being supported by the Hyundai Kona electric vehicle or the soon to be released Kia e-Niro. The MG ZS EV is largely identical from the outside as the standard MG ZS petrol car, with a 4314mm wheelbase, making it a similar size to a Hyundai Tucson. MG Australia have claimed the ZS EV will have a range of 262 kilometres, which makes it most suitable as a city runabout or a second family vehicle.
Under the floor the MG ZS EV is powered by a 105kW/353Nm electric motor which is connected to the front axle, and hooked up to a 44.5kWh liquid cooled lithium ion battery pack. Recharging can be done via a 7kW MG home charging station such as the EO Mini in seven hours from empty to full, or recharged up to 80% in 40 minutes using a 50kW DC Fast charger. MG ZS EV drivers should also invest in a MG charging cable in order to ensure they can make use of the fast growing network of mainly free AC Charging stations at shopping centres, hotels and council car parks.
MG ZS EV is now available in Australia with 262km of range
Inside you will find a large a simple dashboard design which comes with a touchscreen infotainment system, metal-effect air vent surrounds and uncluttered heating and ventilation controls, and everything's laid out sensibly within easy reach. The MG ZS EV comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring as standard, so you can completely ignore the car's built-in infotainment system and use your favourite navigation and music-streaming apps through the touchscreen.
MG ZS EV Interior with large touchscreen infotainment system.
The closest rival to the MG ZS EV in the small SUV market is the Hyundai Kona, which comes with a significantly larger range of 450km but with a much higher price point of $60,470. The Hyundai Kona has proved popular with Fleet buyers as well as individual drivers who found the value offered by this EV to be market leading.
The MG ZS EV is built on Chinese parent company SAIC's electric drivetrain technology that also underpin its Roewe and LDV/Maxus electric vehicles. SAIC has a goal to electrify all its car models by 2025, and already has at least 5 electrified models available in China under its Roewe badge. Since relaunching the brand back in 2016, MG Motors has continued to grow its market share as it reinvigorates itself with the launch of several new models.
For more information on the MG ZS EV or for charging stations, cables and accessories get in touch with the EVSE Australia or click on our MG Car guide page.


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May came round, and two weeks into it my girlfriend returned to Norway. We had run a webcam/chat/phone relationship for a lot of months and I used to be not apprehensionless as I stood waiting in what passes because the arrival corridor in Tromso airport. Neither of us knew what to anticipate – would we feel the same as we had? Or would there be something different? As the sliding doorways opened and she stepped by way of, I knew I had chosen appropriately.
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Let's face it, with the stress of work schedules and commitments and the children's school and social actions, it is a marvel that at the end of the week we even know our personal names! Sometimes it looks like the divide between us grows wider and wider as time goes by, but we know we are spending every waking moment "doing" all we know to do for them. Life goes on and the days blend into weeks and weeks into months…going through the motions of "life". Many will grow to be anxious about the kind of relationship that exists with their children.
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[Solved] Safeguarding selectedItems() and items()
I have two asynchronous function calls happening on a customized QGraphicsScene. One function call removes an item and the other gets a listing of all the items. Sometimes these function calls will happen at the same time and when that happens, it corrupts the listing of all the items. Is there any way to safeguard the list of the items? I've tried a QMutexLocker, but that does not seem to be helping.
void myScene::theCorrupter(QGraphicsItem* item) { removeItem(item); } QMutex mutex; void myScene::listOutItems() { QMutexLocker locker(&mutex); //this seems to have no effect if(!items().isEmpty()) { foreach(QGraphicsItem* item, items() ) {//if the theCorrupter function is called during life of this function // it will cause a crash qDebug()<<"pos = "<<item->pos(); } } }
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void myScene::theCorrupter(QGraphicsItem* item) { QMutexLocker locker(&mutex); removeItem(item); }
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The Production Engineer provides chemical engineering expertise to deliver optimum performance of process units in the areas of capacity, yields, energy, safety, and quality. The position works under the direction of the site Production Engineering Manager and works closely with professionals in Technology, Project Engineering, and Manufacturing. Production Engineers are assigned to support specific production units. Location of the position is dictated by the unit assignment.
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Works closely with Mfg. Engineers, Control Engineers, and Operations to optimize the economic performance of the assigned process unit(s) by improving yields or reducing energy and other usages. Works with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability professionals to improve the reliability of the process unit(s) and to maximize OEE. Actively supports the site & area safety programs via participation (or leadership) in PHAs, LOPAs, MOC, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance. Serves as the unit production expert and provides technical counsel and troubleshooting assistance to Mfg. Engineers and Operations as needed to deliver planned performance. Works with the Mfg. Engineers and Operations to maintain all process documentation up-to-date. Serves as Mfg. Representative on capital project teams. Provides process design information for small capital and/or expense projects. Generates innovative ideas for process improvements and works with Technology, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering to screen such ideas.
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Remote work is not a new concept, particularly in the digital marketing and eCommerce sectors. The rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to rapidly adopt this work model, even as others were already making the transition. Both categories of companies have realised the benefits of having employees work remotely, but at the same time they are witnessing some disadvantages. Notably, there is a concern that as employees start to work remotely productivity can suffer.
Employees may have difficulty in adjusting to a home work atmosphere, or may not be disciplined enough to stay on task while working remotely. This can particularly be a problem if workers don't have a dedicated workspace at home, or if they lack the resources or equipment to work effectively. Communication within the team can also break down, which can be detrimental to productivity.
How to supervise your remote workforce without productivity levels suffering
Focus on output, not hours
It is essential for supervisors to monitoring employee work flow, regardless of whether they are working in-office or remotely. However, don't make the mistake of supervising remote work in the same you would supervise staff working in an office. Notably, when supervising remote employees you need to focus on their output and accomplishments, rather than their attendance or the number of hours worked.
It is very difficult to check how many hours remote employees are working, when, and what tasks they are working on at any given time. More importantly, all of this is largely irrelevant. Instead, what you need to know is that are finishing their projects on time, and making the necessary milestones along the way, which can be monitored through a project management platform like Asana.
How to encourage work-life balance in remote employees.
Empower employees to manage their own time
This emphasis on output rather than hours worked means that you can empower employees to organise their own schedule. Your role as the supervisor is to provide clear guidelines of each task and specify its objectives and deadlines. That way, it becomes easy to check if the team member is on track to meet the overall deadlines.
Of course there will be certain time-sensitive commitments like team meetings, but otherwise let your staff manage their own schedule and work on a timetable that works best for them. That way, they will be able to manage their time efficiently and maintain a work-life balance, all of which will boost productivity. You can also empower your staff to schedule in time for professional development of their choice. Sites like Skills TG have a wealth of short-term and long-term courses and training that employees can use to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately making them more productive!
Keep the team connected
One of the greatest issues associated with remote teams is that working in isolation, staff can feel a sense of detachment from the rest of the team. However individual it may seem, every task is part of a larger project, with other employees working on other aspects of the same project.
Therefore, it is critical to keep staff connected to the big picture and continually remind them that every small task they work on is an important step towards the larger goal. Always involve staff in strategic planning and keep them updated as projects progress so that they feel part of that big picture.
Have formal and informal video meetings
Another drawback of remote work is the lack of socialising, face to face discussions, and in-person contact. This can detract from the team atmosphere that is essential for any group of staff to work together productively. It is important to replicate this social contact in digital ways, such as regular video-conferencing and group chat platforms.
Formal team meetings are important to keep projects on track and address any communication gaps Managers can also get feedback and updates from staff regarding the work in such meetings. However, don't underestimate the importance of virtual social events too, like online after-work cocktail hours and other virtual team-building activities. Also, try to arrange in person meet-ups periodically if at all possible.
Make communication two-way
While supervising and checking in on your staff, make sure that communication flows both ways. Management is not just about clearly communicating projects and deadlines to your staff, but hearing what they have to say too. It is critical that you listen to your employees' opinions, troubleshoot any issues and take on board suggestions they may have.
This is important for anyone who supervises staff, but need special effort in a remote setup where there are extra barriers to communication. Make sure that you are responsive to your staff and give them plenty of avenues to communicate with you, such as both group and one-on-one video meetings, chat and emails.
Pay attention to mental health
Working from home can be isolating, which can impact on morale and in turn productivity. It is part of any remote supervisor's job to not only keep their staff motivated but also check in on their mental health. Keep track of how your staff are faring emotionally, especially during challenging times like lockdown, and provide suggestions for how they can look after their mental wellbeing. Give them space or mental health days if they need, and helping them to get counselling or other support.
Key takeaways
Effectively supervising a remote team is all about keeping distanced employees together as a team and invested in the goals and objectives of the business. Besides supervising work flow, the management must also ensure that employees have everything they need to work productively, from the necessary technology to mental health support.
Read our guide: How to thank your remote team for their hard work.
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Any person who is established in the field of website marketing has more than likely heard the phrase, "Build your list!" a time or two. The "list" being referred to is an electronic mailing list. The fact that it is such a rampantly used phrase should emphasize how important building an electronic mailing list is when marketing your website.
1. Get customers interested.
In order to actually attract customers, you first have to win their attention. A great way to do this is by sharing free information with your prospective customers in order to establish exactly what it is you are trying to market them. Distributing free information is a beneficial way to peak interest in your products or services, thus helping to build a customer base, an imperative element in email marketing. Once you secure clients, it also lays the groundwork for networking, which is an invaluable element of online marketing.
2. Build customer loyalty.
After you have managed to bring in clients, it is then important to hold on to them by developing customer loyalty. The customer loyalty business model is all about maintaining sterling relations with your customers in order to continue securing their interest and ensuring repeat business. Conserving customer loyalty depends on your ability to continuously show customers that your product or service is valuable to them, and that they are appreciated. Customer loyalty is all about transitioning short-term customers into long-term clients.
3. Keep your clients.
As aforementioned, it is important to follow the customer loyalty business model. Once you have a foundation of loyal customers, it is then your job to maintain them. A grandiose declaration of thanks isn't necessary; sometimes it can be as simple as a sending out frequent newsletters. The point is to show that you truly value their allegiance and persist in keeping them a client. If you find that you are losing customers, reach out to them to find out why they decided to leave, see if there is any way you can remedy the situation, and store that knowledge to aid in the prevention of lost customers in the future.
4. Network.
As aforementioned, networking is an immeasurably influential tool for not only keeping current customers, but also bringing in new ones. Once you have built up your list of email contacts and subscribers, make use of it. Within reason, feel free to send out frequent emails, as these messages can then be used to lure in word-of-mouth clients, people who have been informed of your site by current customers. A simple click of the 'Forward' button from an incumbent customer is all it takes to yield a new one. You may even think about implementing a referral bonus program to motivate and reward your current customers for bringing in new ones.
5. Tailor it to your audience.
Clearly you have a clientele base that's interested in your individual product or service. With that in mind, cater your content specifically to these people. Offering things such as loyalty discounts or special promotions can also be proficient in expressing your commendation for your customers.
In closing, building a list of electronic mail subscribers is highly consequential when attempting to market your product or service online. Not only does it help you reach a broad audience of people, moreover, it is an adroit way to network with your existing customers, as well as gain supplementary consumers. Using the five steps listed above, you should be able to skillfully compile and sustain an electronic mailing list.


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In his first book, he puts together his key ideas – from the importance of creating habits as a way to build long-term success to the foundations of money management, from embracing and accepting failure to the real truth about learning empathy.
This is a book to be read, and re-read, a book whose lines you will underline and think about, again and again, a book you will give your family and your friends and strangers. He hopes for this book to become the most gifted book ever!
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Here are some details About the " Do Epic Shit" Book PDF.
Title | Do Epic Shit |
Pages | 312 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Juggernaut |
Do Epic Shit Book PDF Details
Do Epic Shit Book PDF Contents
This book has 5 Chapters. Those are mentioned below-
- Chapter 1: Success (and failure) – In this Chapter Ankur talks about success definitions, and using failures as an advantage
- Chapter 2: Habits – In this chapter Ankur talks about small habits for big things and multiple opportunities
- Chapter 3: Awareness – In this chapter Ankur talks about better choices from a point of awareness
- Chapter 4: Entrepreneurship – In this chapter Ankur talks about decades of entrepreneurship, reflections and learnings
- Chapter 5: Money – In this chapter Ankur talks about mistakes, investments, lies, and lessons
- Chapter 6: Relationships – In this chapter Ankur talks about with others and yourself
Do Epic Shit Ankur Warikoo PDF Quotes
Here we have collected some beautiful quotes from the Do Epic Shit Book.
Do Epic Shit Ankur Warikoo PDF Quotes
- Luck is what eventually happens when your hard work yields results.
- We have one life but we don't need to be one person.
- You are what you do ,not what you say you'll do .
- The pro is the one who chose disclipline.
- A year from now , you will wish you had started Today.
- Time goes away and leaves us with only of these two things :Regret and Results.
About The Author :
Ankur is a digital educator and conducts courses on entrepreneurship, career management, and personal growth. Over 80,000+ students have attended his courses so far. He loves spending time with first-time entrepreneurs hoping he can help them not make the same mistakes he made when we started up.
Besides this, he is a regular public speaker and social media influencer, with 3.8Mn+ followers across Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.


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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Earlier this month we reported that Apple had been granted a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, preventing the device from being distributed in most of the European Union. This was later suspended; possibly because the German court didn't have the authority to affect a South Korean company's actions outside Germany. However, the German injunction remained.
Düsseldorf Regional Court has now upheld the injunction within Germany (and has lifted it for markets outside Germany). In legal terms, this is still a preliminary injunction; the next hearing is set for 9th September.
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Is it just us, or does Bonang have a way of taking ordinary things to a whole new level?
We stick flowers in our hair... it's pretty. But when B does it, it's absolutely amazing darling.
The TV personality gave us a taste of a shoot she worked on, which included loads of pretty roses. Also, can we just point out that only Queen B is fierce enough to caption a snap with nothing but her own name #bowsdown.
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ERIC Number: EJ1124786
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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Thinking Process of Naive Problem Solvers to Solve Mathematical Problems
Mairing, Jackson Pasini
International Education Studies, v10 n1 p1-11 2017
Solving problems is not only a goal of mathematical learning. Students acquire ways of thinking, habits of persistence and curiosity, and confidence in unfamiliar situations by learning to solve problems. In fact, there were students who had difficulty in solving problems. The students were naive problem solvers. This research aimed to describe the thinking process of naive problem solvers based on heuristic of Polya. The researcher gave two problems to students at grade XI from one of high schools in Palangka Raya, Indonesia. The research subjects were two students with problem solving scores of 0 or 1 for both problems (naive problem solvers). The score was determined by using a holistic rubric with maximum score of 4. Each subject was interviewed by the researcher separately based on the subject's solution. The results showed that the naive problem solvers read the problems for several times in order to understand them. The naive problem solvers could determine the known and the unknown if they were written in the problems. However, they faced difficulties when the information in the problems should be processed in their minds to construct a mental image. The naive problem solvers were also failed to make an appropriate plan because they did not have a problem solving schema. The schema was constructed by the understanding of the problems, conceptual and procedural knowledge of the relevant concepts, knowledge of problem solving strategies, and previous experiences in solving isomorphic problems.
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Problem Solving, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education, Thinking Skills, Heuristics, Foreign Countries, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Geometric Concepts
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A 46-years-old female patient from Brazil.
The patient was diagnosed with a brain injury. She had severe spasticity in her right upper extremity, while her right leg was mild spasticity with muscle weakness and poor standing balance.
After receiving a rehabilitation program at the BBH Hospital. Her physical condition had improved better. In regards to posture, while standing, she has improved her standing balance from poor to a fair level. She can stand on her own without support for more than 1 minute. Her right hand has decreased spasticity from severe to mild and she can release the ball by using the tenodesis effect.
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Hong Kong's stock exchange will require listed companies to disclose significant climate-related issues and shorten the filing deadline for their environmental, social and governance reports from July 1, 2020.
In a Dec. 18 statement, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. said new mandatory disclosure requirements will include a statement setting out the board's consideration of ESG matters, application of reporting principles of "materiality," "quantitative" and "consistency," as well as explanation of reporting boundaries of ESG reports.
Further, the "environmental" key performance indicators will be amended to require disclosure of relevant targets, and the disclosure obligation of all "social" KPIs will be upgraded to "comply or explain," said the exchange, a unit of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.
In addition, the deadline for publication of ESG reports will be shortened to within five months after the financial year-end. Companies are currently advised to publish ESG reports within three months after their publication of annual reports, which is usually around three months after the financial year-end.
As part of its ESG disclosure review, the exchange reviewed ESG reports for the financial year ended March 31, June 30 or Dec. 31, 2018, from 400 randomly selected issuers. Among others, the findings show that a majority of issuers' ESG reports contained little or no description of board involvement.
The exchange said responses to the consultation indicated strong support to the proposals to enhance the ESG framework.


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Microsoft Teams is an impressive collaboration and workflow tool that has the potential to completely transform the way you interact with team members. It's especially useful when you're working with a distributed workforce, where some (or even all) members of your team aren't in the same physical location.
If you're already using Teams, you know how powerful it can be. But did you know about these lesser-known tools from Microsoft that can further improve your productivity and workflow?
Each of the tools we review below is already available to you if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription or license. And each tool integrates seamlessly with Teams, so you can keep everything running in the same ecosystem.
Your organization's top-tier, public-facing content probably routes through an editor or proofreader (or someone with a better than average eye, at least). That's because we all understand the importance of brand image: your company needs to look polished and professional at all times.
But your own communication? It could probably use the polish, too. But virtually no one's sending everything they write to a professional editor. The time and cost just aren't worth it.
There are digital tools that can help to bridge this gap, offering "good enough" automated editing capabilities. Grammarly is one well-known third-party solution, but Microsoft has just released their own: Editor.
You have access to Editor with your Microsoft 365 subscription. Editor works as a browser extension nor Chrome and Edge. It's like Spelling and Grammar Checker, supercharged. Editor will analyze your writing in real time, underlining possible mistakes and sometimes suggesting corrections.
We're hoping Microsoft pushes Editor out to standalone apps, like Teams and Outlook. But for now, it's still a valuable addition in any web-based app (including the web versions of other Office products).
Lists is, in some ways, exactly what you think it is: a list-making app.
But hang on— keep reading. This little app is definitely worth your time if you're already using Microsoft 365.
Lists is a Microsoft 365 app that allows you to create intelligent lists with plenty of flexibility and collaboration built in. Your lists go with your account and are available on any device, anywhere. They're also searchable within Microsoft 365, so you don't need to worry about misplacing anything.
Lists includes a whole bunch of templates as well, giving you the flexibility to store more than just bullet points. And Teams integration is a piece of cake. Any Teams channel can use Lists. Just add a new tab to a channel and select Lists. You can embed lists in your Teams channel or create brand-new ones right within the collaboration app.
There are plenty of situations where a simple email or Word document is good enough. And for visual presentations, PowerPoint still has a role to play.
But there are times where you'd really like to do something better — if only you had the tools. If you want to do something with more visual impact yet you lack serious design skills, you need to check out Sway.
Sway is Microsoft's next-gen visual content producer, perfect for creating visually striking newsletters, documentation and presentations. Its powerful automated design tools are simple to use, and you can create impressive static or animated content in minutes.
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Editor, Lists and Sway are three powerful apps included in Microsoft 365, but they join a dozen or so others that most people just don't know about.
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An even simpler solution would be to allow the player to select either one two or three of the characters from the list. This would allow a reasonable freedom of choice without compromising the original design intention and would obviate the need for any sort of character generation.
As a side issue to this, the introductory narrative refers to 'you' and three comrades in arms – making four. So where is the 'you' referred to, as you only get three starting brothers?
Also it suggests that the three fought in the shield wall with you, which puts them as soldiers. Clearly, a lot of the potential starters are not soldiers, so the beginning doesn't really fit the narrative. Maybe that could be changed to 'have fought with you for the past few months' instead.
I would prefer the 'you' to be one of the three initial brothers, picked randomly or otherwise, rather than being an invisible presence.


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SidelineHD adds overlays and sends your livestreams directly to YouTube and Facebook for your team community.
Stream to YouTube
Step 1: Prepare your channel for livestreaming
- If you don't have a YouTube channel, or you have never streamed to the channel you want to connect, YouTube makes you verify it for livestreaming. Learn how to do so here.
- If you have streamed to the channel you want to connect, continue to the next step.
Step 2: Link your channel
- Sign into the sidelineHD website
- Go to the "Streaming" tab.
- Under "Livestreaming destination", select the "Link YouTube" button.
- Follow the prompts provided.
- When you see your channel listed on the page next to the "Unlink YouTube" button, then you're all set!
- If you get a message saying, "Your YouTube channel is not enabled to stream live video," then see this article to verify your channel.
Stream to Facebook
Step 1: Prepare your page, group or profile for livestreaming
- If you don't have a Facebook Page to stream to, create one. Learn how to do so here.
- If you have a page or profile you want to stream to, continue to the next step.
Step 2: Link your profile, page, or group
Linking a Facebook Page or Profile
- Sign into the sidelineHD website
- Go to the "Streaming" tab.
- Under "Livestreaming destination", select the "Link Facebook" button.
- If you are prompted to log into Facebook, then do that. If you are automatically signed in to an incorrect account, go to facebook.com on the same browser, and log out of your account. When you select "Link Facebook" again, this time you should be prompted to log in.
- You will then see options to choose where you want to stream. If you don't see the Page you're looking for, check that you are logged in to the correct Facebook account, and that the account has Admin privileges to the Page.
- Select the Profile or Page of your choice, and then select "Save".
- If your Facebook page is greyed our or missing, it may be because you are not a page admin. See this article to check your admin status.
- If you see the "Unlink Facebook" button, then you're all set!
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How students will receive instruction while quarantined if COVID cases arise in their classrooms remains an unresolved question for the nation's largest school system.
With less than a month before the first day of school, Mayor Bill de Blasio continued to drop hints about the policies for this fall, suggesting on Thursday that quarantines will be less disruptive this year because of rising vaccination rates.
"You're going to see a lot fewer people going home," de Blasio said at a press conference.
He reiterated that the policy for instruction during student quarantines will be coming out soon.
It's unclear how long students will need to quarantine in the coming year, but de Blasio called the timeframe "very brief" and "not a long time in the context of the whole school year." The mayor mentioned a seven-day quarantine, but education department officials said the policy remained 10 days. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends seven to 14 days. The city is expected to allow vaccinated students to remain in school, which aligns with federal guidance.
But large swaths of the school system remain ineligible for the vaccine, which has only been approved for children 12-years-old and up.
There are almost 76,000 preschool students and more than 450,000 elementary school students in New York City — children who need care when not in school, which could continue to be a burden on working families this year. Quarantine could also be chaotic in middle schools, where only a portion of students can be vaccinated. Even among eligible children, there is not universal uptake of the vaccine. That could be challenging in middle and high schools, where students mix in different classes all day, if only portions of a class are quarantined while others can continue attending school.
Additionally, there are wide gaps in vaccination rates by race and among different neighborhoods. About 56% of children ages 12 to 17 in New York City have received at least one dose of vaccine, according to city officials. Meanwhile, the share of Black children ages 13 to 17 with at least one dose is only 30%, according to the department of health. Some of the lowest vaccination rates in that age group are among white children in Brooklyn (23%) and on Staten Island (27%). Asian adolescents have the highest vaccination rate citywide, at 97%, according to city data.
That could raise equity questions if there are disparities in who misses class while quarantining, said Hedy Chang, director of the organization Attendance Works, which advocates for policies that counter student absenteeism.
Missing just two days of school every month can have harmful outcomes like lower graduation rates, she said. Missing more than a week consecutively, she added, is a "serious" amount of time.
"That's a significant challenge," Chang said. "Because learning is scaffolded. So if you miss out on seven days, but the rest of the class is still there, you're still going to have to find a way to catch up on the concepts."
She said that the city should consider tapping its network of community schools — where schools partner with local organizations to provide wrap-around support to students and families — to come up with school-specific ways to stay connected with students.
"How are we going to maintain learning?" she asked. "Community schools in New York City have long been a great approach to addressing this and keeping kids engaged."
For summer school, New York City students who were required to attend were sent home with work, according to the education department. In instances where a whole class or school was closed, an official said remote instruction "may" happen but that "it varies by school."
In places where classes have already resumed for the year, school districts around the country are grappling with the problem of what school should look like for quarantined students. Some are scrambling to hire teachers to work virtually with students who are out, while others are requiring teachers to deliver instruction in-person and online simultaneously. Other students are simply sent home with paper worksheets.


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Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal. If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
"Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came out of heaven: "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again." (John 12:23–28)
Jesus was not suggesting that his followers seek out martyrdom. He was not arguing that we should love death. We would have to ignore the context of Jesus' words about "hating life" to draw that peculiar conclusion. No, Jesus' paradox that those who "love life" would lose it, while those who "hate" it, would gain it, had to do with eternity. Those who focus all their energy on this life, those who worry about holding on to everything they have here, are fighting a battle they can never win. If all we have is this life, then we are inevitably both miserable and a failure, because all of us will inevitably die. We will lose everything that we have tried to hold onto.
Therefore, Jesus argued that those who serve him, who follow him, who go where he goes, will—even if they die as a consequence—gain the very thing that they seem to lose: life. Those who belong to Christ, who are part of the kingdom, do not stay dead. They will live forever in Paradise with Jesus. Just as a grain of wheat seems to lose its existence when it is tucked into the ground, the reality of a planted seed is something else again. That single grain of wheat comes back far greater and more impressive than it ever was before. It is multiplied a hundred times or more.
Our current lives are nothing compared to the lives we will have with Jesus forever in God's kingdom, thanks to Jesus' willingness to give his life for us.


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3/16/2022 1 Comment Road Opening SpellSometimes we feel blocked and we don't know why. Having a little focus on breaking up any resistance can help things to move forward more smoothly (and quickly and easily). To perform this Road Opening Spell you will need the following items:
-One Orange Glass Encased Candle -Sharpie or Other Pen That will Write on Glass -Road Opening Oil -One Quartz Crystal (no bigger than your palm) -White Copal Resin -Fire Safe Container -Charcoal Incense Burner -One Large Sheet Anoint the orange candle with the Road Opening oil, by poking seven holes in the top of the wax and putting in a few drops. Write your name and birthdate on the glass with the words "All Roads Are Open To Me". Place this on an altar space with the quartz crystal in front of it. Visualize standing in a crossroad with all the roads around you open and clear. When this feels strong and sturdy in your mind, light the candle. While the candle is burning set up a space, ideally outdoors when you can perform a cleansing. In the fire safe container, light the charcoal and put the white copal resin on top of it. Place the container under a chair and sit down on the chair with the large sheet wrapped around you and the chair. Keep your face out of the sheet. Be very aware of keeping things fire safe throughout this process. Allow the sheet to fill up with smoke and as it does contemplate the real, imagined, or potential blocks that are in your way. When you feel ready (and after at least ten minutes) quickly stand up, opening the sheet and allowing the smoke to clear out the road blocks. Go back to your altar, with the lit candle, and say; "All Roads Are Open To Me". Staying fire safe, let the candle burn all the way down and when it is finished, carry the crystal with you to keep all the road open and clear for you.
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Wow! This sounds powerful! I am going to try it. Thank you Phoenix!
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22 Oct 2020
If agriculture is to continue to feed the world, it needs to become more like manufacturing- Geoffrey Carr, The Economist
The world population is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. This would lead to a significant increase in food demand, even as arable land and freshwater resources are decreasing rapidly. Therefore, it becomes pertinent to upscale, upgrade, and modify the agriculture sector.
Digital technology could be the answer to this problem. With Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Nano Technology, among others, are gaining prominence. It has revolutionized the industrial process and is bringing a significant change in the farming process and value chain. Globally, the farming sector is adopting genome editing and smart breeding technologies, and integrating digital AI-based technologies with microbial soil mapping to increase the output quality, develop pest and disease resistant seeds, etc.
In India, digitization of the agriculture sector is well-accepted and recognized. The CII – Jubilant Bhartia Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (CII-FACE), in its white paper on 'Advanced Technologies Reshaping Indian Agriculture,' outlines several examples and draws parallels between the growth of nanotech solutions in India and global pioneers. The paper focuses on the usage of nanomaterials in agriculture, such as targeted delivery of nutrients or pharmaceutical capsids for the detection and treatment of diseases and delivery of bioactive compounds to targeted sites, thus boosting the growth of the crop, among other innovative applications. It also outlines strategies for deploying these international and Indian learnings on the ground for accelerating the transformation of the food and agriculture sector.
The paper aims to benefit the smallholder farmers through transformational innovation in agriculture, and the industry to develop more robust tech-enabled value chains.
The paper identifies the problem at the decision-making stage by the farmer. Farmers in India primarily rely on their traditional knowledge to select their crops. Meanwhile, the suitability of the crop is dependent on the soil type & quality, market demand, and weather pattern, among other factors. The report advises deploying AI-based technology that could factor in all these conditions and suggest the best crop to plant.
The CII paper further addresses the second most crucial aspect of farming, i.e., the cost of production. Here comes the role of digital technologies that can zero down on the type of seed, quality of soil preparation, soil health analysis, moisture percentage estimation, real-time crop analysis, and others to provide reliable information to the farmers.
The third stage of farming, i.e., the harvesting, can also be optimized with the help of IoT and analytical tools. The optimum time to harvest a crop ensures that the nutritional content of the crop is highest.
The use of digital tools is not only confined to the farming process, but also aids the farmer in the post-harvest process that includes pricing, storage, transportation, and logistics. Along with market insights, these tools help in maximizing the produce value and ensure the efficient and sustainable use of resources.
Although efforts to digitalize Indian agriculture have been initiated, the adoption of digital technology remains at a nascent stage as of now. CII identifies the prominence of segregated small-holder farms in the country, which makes data gathering a complicated activity, as the prime factor behind the slow adoption process.
Limited percolation of mechanization tools and recurring natural phenomena like floods, droughts, etc. have also worked against the deployment of digital solutions in the sector. The absence of a centralized repository of different varieties of data stacks to be used in agriculture also makes it difficult for the efficient functioning of the AI/ML tools.
CII has proposed to upscale the existing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in India. There exist several examples of the PPP models in India, such as MoA-IBM where the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare partnered with IBM towards a pilot study for farm-level weather forecast and village-level soil moisture data. The state governments have also forged several partnerships and are moving ahead in the required direction. CII has suggested strategies to enhance digital adoption in the country:
- Build a robust digital infrastructure in the country constituting of satellite imaging, soil health information, land record, cropping pattern and frequency, market data, and others.
- Use satellite data sources
- Increase data efficiency through –
– Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
– Digital Topography
– Land Use & Land Cover
– Soil Map
– Land Registry
– Administrative Boundaries
- Establish market and demand side management systems.
- Efficiently use data for drafting regulations, ordinances, and schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Yojanas and create a mechanism for data sharing between different states, government institutions, and other public stakeholders.
Different partnership models could be explored between the government and private sectors for the processing and analytics of the extensive data.
- Promote research, development, innovation, and accelerate the validation and commercialization mechanism of the innovations.
The use of technology has defined the 21st century. As the world moves toward quantum computing, AI, big data, and other new technologies, India has a tremendous opportunity to reap the advantage of being an IT giant and revolutionize the farming sector. While the green revolution led to an increase in agricultural production, the IT revolution in Indian farming must be the next big step.
Click here to read the full report on 'Advanced Technologies Reshaping Indian Agriculture.'


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Smoked Almond Encrusted Ahi Tuna Steak
Served over a bed of Tangy Rice Noodles
2 Ahi Tuna Steaks, Fresh
Sea Salt
Smoked Almonds (1 small can will cover 2 steaks)
Black Pepper
1 Lime
1 tsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Horseradish (wasabi is better is budgeted)
1 tsp Soy Sauce (gluten free: Braggs Amino Acids -- at whole foods)
Rice Noodles
What To Do:
Heat the oven to 400 degrees (for well done) or set to broil (if electric and for medium rare).
Using a food processor, chop the almonds until roughly ground. Mix these with 1 tbsp Olive Oil and set aside. Start a pot of water to boil for the rice noodles.
In a medium skillet, spray with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
Salt and pepper both sides of the tuna steaks., then press the almond olive oil mixture onto the tops, pressing to bind the almond mixture together. Carefully place the tuna steaks into the heated pan and sear the bottoms for 5 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake -- if a well done consistency is desired, bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. If you like the tuna more rare than well done, simply broil the steak for 2 minutes (keeping a close eye to prevent burning). Remove and let sit 5 minutes -- and boil the rice noodles. These will cook very fast, so 4-5 minutes in boiling water is enough!
Toss the cooked noodles with the horseradish (or wasabi) adding more if you like heat -- the 1 tsp will not add heat but rather a soft tangy flavor -- the vinegar, and 1 tbsp of crushed almonds. Plate the noodles, then top with the tuna steak. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and soy sauce (or braggs for gluten free). Serve immediately! Yum!
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Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has successfully completed the installation of the first 3.4M140 EBC turbine prototype in Heckelberg for the Notus energy Group. The Senvion 3.4M140 is equipped with a sound-optimized blade profile and a new pitch control system to reduce turbine load. The prototype in Heckelberg can power nearly 3,000 households per year despite low wind conditions.
Senvion presented the 3.4M140 turbine at HUSUM Wind in September 2015. Serial production for the Senvion 3.4M140 with hub heights of 110 and 130 meters will start towards the end of this year. Due to the larger rotor compared with previous models and the 68-meter blades at these tower heights, this type of turbine is particularly suited to low-wind locations such as forested and mountainous areas.
Jürgen Geissinger, CEO at Senvion, said: "Senvion is focused on optimization and developing the most cost efficient solutions for our clients. The Senvion 3.4M140 EBC is one of the quietest turbines on the market and the load-reducing pitch control system ensures a cost-effective design. This development makes a significant reduction to the levelized cost of energy and demonstrates that even inland low-wind locations can be profitable."
Heiner Röger, Managing Partner of Notus energy, commented: "We are very pleased to celebrate the commissioning of the first 3.4M140 EBC turbine prototype in Heckelberg. Our first installation with Senvion was carried out very quickly and so the project ended with a success. The realization of the project took place in a constructive and communicative atmosphere and laid the foundations for further common projects in the future."
The Senvion 3.4M140 is equipped with the Next Electrical System (NES), which Senvion introduced for its 3.XM series at the HANNOVER MESSE 2015. The gearbox-based concept, which features an asynchronous generator and a fully rated converter, permits stable grid feed-in and satisfies the future grid requirements in a range of markets.
Senvion is a leading global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines. The company develops, produces and markets wind turbines for almost any location – with rated outputs of 2 MW to 6.15 MW and rotor diameters of 82 metres to 152 metres. Furthermore, the company offers its customers project specific solutions in the areas of turnkey, service and maintenance, transport and installation, as well as foundation planning and construction. The systems are designed at the Senvion TechCenter in Osterrönfeld and manufactured at its German plants in Husum (North Friesland), Trampe (Brandenburg) and Bremerhaven, as well as Portugal. With approximately 4,500 employees worldwide, the company makes use of the experience gained from the manufacture and installation of more than 6,600 wind turbines around the world. The company's operational subsidiary Senvion GmbH is based in Hamburg and represented by distribution partners, subsidiaries and participations in European markets such as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Romania, Portugal, Sweden, and Poland as well as on a global level in the USA, China, Australia, Japan, India and Canada. Senvion S.A. is listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.


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The new ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES laptop is a very impressive seeking laptop and is one of the best merchandising laptops ever. The notebook is very functional and can be used in your house, office or anywhere you can hook that approximately an card and use it. This laptop has a great deal of nice features to offer. One of the more unique types is the fact that you could change the memory in the MEMORY. Memory is among the things that keep the laptop working. You may have the option of going with a traditional harddisk or the more modern hybrid travel which is what is commonly known as a great SSD, nevertheless I prefer the hybrid travel because it is quicker.
There are some additional cool features that make the notebook interesting nonetheless let's speak about the processor chip first. AMD actually made their own pc processors, which is how they created the new notebook. They are actually very similar to the processors found in a desktop computer, except that they may have slightly larger clock speeds. The graphics of the laptop are also very much improved in the earlier models and are at this point comparable to those people found in top of the range gaming computer systems. The new AMD laptop is really pretty awesome and will probably previous for a long time.
I recommend that you do a lot of homework before buying a laptop and you ought to look into each of the various options before you choose a particular manufacturer. If you want to save some money then you certainly should consider each of the different types of laptop computers that are available and choose the brand that has the best prices. Overall I would personally definitely recommend this new laptop and could recommend it amd evp to anyone who wants a really good looking notebook with a wonderful processor and graphics.


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Sunday, December 1, 2019
Flopcast 395: Snowmen and Snow Misers - Talking Rankin/Bass with Rick Goldschmidt
It's a special show to ring in the goofy holidays, featuring our interview with offical Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt! You know Rankin/Bass. It's the legendary animation studio that produced all those classic holiday shows, starting with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 1964. Lots more wonderful cartoons followed, including Santa Claus is Comin' To Town (which gave us Burgermeister Meisterburger), The Year Without a Santa Claus (which gave us the Heat Miser and Snow Miser), 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (that's the one with the mice and the clocks), and yes, Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey. Beyond the holiday specials, Rankin/Bass was also responsible for Mad Monster Party, The Hobbit, The Last Unicorn, ThunderCats, and so much more. Rick's first book, The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass, is an invaluable resource for nerds like us, and his latest book celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Frosty the Snowman. Here on the Flopcast, Rick discusses the amazing talents behind the scenes at Rankin/Bass, many of whom he knew and worked with, including: character designers (and Mad magazine artists) Jack Davis and Paul Coker, Jr.; voice actors Paul Soles (Hermey the elf!), Bradley Bolke (Jangle the elf!), and Larry Storch (come on, LARRY STORCH!); composer Maury Laws; writer Romeo Muller; and the guys who started it all, Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. Also discussed: Rick's experience as a guest this year at DragonCon, his picks for a couple of lesser-known Rankin/Bass projects we should all see, and his appearance on the TV show Collector's Call with Lisa Welchel! (That's right, Blair from The Facts of Life. You know we needed details.) Also this week: A holiday concert (and a new holiday EP) from Boston alt-rock legends Letters to Cleo, Speedy Ortiz, Grant's Advent Calendar, and Marisa Tomei. (Frosty would have a special message for Marisa: Happy Birthday.)
Show Notes
Rick Goldschmidt in his booth at DragonCon:
Rick's original Rankin/Bass Bible, one of Kevin's most treasured references:
Can you believe Frosty the Snowman is turning 50 on December 7?
Coming in just slightly older at 55 is Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, newly beloved for playing "Hot Aunt May" to Tom Holland's Peter Parker!


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Galapagos Giant Tortoises
- 536 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Galapagos Giant Tortoises
About This Book
Galapagos Giant Tortoises brings together researchers and conservationists to share the most up-to-date knowledge of Galapagos giant tortoises. Despite being icons of the world-famous Galapagos Archipelago and the target of more than 50 years of conservation research and management, Galapagos giant tortoise evolution and much of their ecology remained unknown until recently. This book documents the history, the pressing conservation issues, and success stories recovering several of the 15 different species of Galapagos tortoises from near extinction.The book begins with an overview of the history of the relationship between humans and Galapagos giant tortoises, starting from initial heavy exploitation of tortoises by pirates and whalers, and extending to the start of the modern conservation era in the 1960s. The book then shifts to biology, describing Galapagos tortoise evolution, taxonomy, ecology, habitats, reproduction, and behavior. Next the decades of conservation efforts and their results are reviewed, including issues of captive breeding, invasive species, introduced diseases, and de-extinction, as well as the current status and distribution of every species. The final portion of the book turns to four case studies of restoration, and then looks ahead to the future of all tortoise populations.The latest volume in the Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscape series, Galapagos Giant Tortoises is a valuable resource for researchers and conservationists, as well as students of biology, wildlife conservation, and herpetology.
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the Galapagos giant tortoise species as written and edited by the world's leading experts
- Presents examples of restoration of tortoise populations following the near extinction of many of them
- Describes conservation strategies to ensure the full recovery of all extant species
- Explores recent efforts using replacement tortoises for extinct species to restore island ecosystems


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Welcome to the Ides of March. If you're buying time until the NFL ramps back up again, you may not be in the minority. It's never too early to get started with your fantasy forecast for the coming season. Here are a few players you should think about this coming season.
Quarterback – Do: Philip Rivers and Eli Manning. Don't: Peyton Manning.
Rivers and Eli are entering the last year of their contracts. Both are motivated and have the weapons surrounding them to have impressive years. Neither should really be your number one QB, but having either as your secondary option is a boon to your team. Peyton Manning is set to fall faster than a jet-propelled elevator full of offensive linemen. Age is catching up in a big way and it wouldn't surprise me if he falls way off this season. He did lose Julius Thomas after all.
Running Back – Do: Whoever Dallas Drafts. Don't: DeMarco Murray.
No back in history has run as much as Murray did and had anything close to the same level of productivity the next year. Compound that with Murray's "injury-prone" history, and he could be a flop this year for fantasy owners. While the Dallas Cowboys did acquire Darren McFadden, I am still expecting the rookie running back (who they will draft in the first three rounds this April) to be the starter on day one. If you look at the holes Murray had to run through it's clear who was making that system work.
Wide Receiver – Do: Andre Johnson. Don't: Demaryius Thomas
Johnson joined the Indianapolis Colts and has upgraded in every conceivable way. He has a better quarterback, better receiving threats, potentially a better run-game. For a man that was used to always seeing double-teams, this will be a refreshing change of pace to single coverage. Thomas on the other hand has an aging Peyton Manning throwing him the ball. The Broncos are now without Julius Thomas (who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars) which means Demaryius will no longer be able to work one-on-one on the outside. Expect him to see more double teams and be open far less often.
Tight End – Do: Jimmy Graham. Don't: Julius Thomas.
A real big pay check does not good fantasy stats make. The fact that Thomas is really the only viable option in Jacksonville doesn't mean more targets, it means more double coverage. Graham will be the prime option when Russell Wilson scrambles outside the pocket (which he will have to do as the offensive line is suspect). His size and leaping ability will make him as valuable as he was in New Orleans, if not more, as Wilson is less inclined to air it out than Drew Brees.
Kicker – Do: Adam Vinatieri. Don't: Robbie Gould.
With the Colts looking amazing last year, and poised for an even better season offensively, Vinatieri is poised for another solid fantasy season. The Chicago Bears lost their best receiver, Jay Cutler could be traded, and the team on the whole looks like they will get much worse before they get better. Gould is going to likely go from a top ten fantasy kicker to bottom five.
Defense – Do: Buffalo Bills. Don't: San Francisco 49ers
The addition of Rex Ryan to the Bills brings with it a defense-first mentality. The Bills should exceed low expectations this year. A slightly schedule will help as well. The 49ers were a top 10 fantasy defense, but there are so many defensive players leaving that there is no possible way for them to play at the same level. Additionally, the offense is looking more and more suspect every year. The proud red and gold are going to be lit up like a Christmas tree this season.


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Naruko Gorge (¢┬Äqŗ¼, Narukokyō) is one of the Tohoku Region's most scenic gorges. It is located in northwestern Miyagi Prefecture, about 70 kilometers from Sendai and just outside the small hot spring town of Naruko Onsen. Every year around late October to early November, the gorge transforms into one of the region's most popular autumn color spots.
The gorge stretches about two kilometers east-west. The best area for autumn leaf viewing is around the Narukokyo Resthouse towards the western end of the gorge. The famous views of the Ofukazawa Bridge can be enjoyed from the observation deck next to the resthouse.
Along the main road there are several free parking areas and a large paid one close to the Narukokyo Resthouse. A few steep paths lead from the road to the bottom of the gorge, where the breathtaking Naruko Gorge Walking Trail runs the length of the ravine. Unfortunately, an earthquake in 2008 led to the closure of most of the trail, and today only short sections of it are open to tourists at each end between 9:00 and 16:00 (closed in bad weather).
The less dramatic Ofukazawa Walking Trail makes a loop west of the main road, starting around the Ofukazawa Bridge and ending at the Narukokyo Resthouse. This nature trail leads into a forested side valley and remains less crowded during the fall season. It takes about 45 minutes to complete the loop.
Towards the eastern end of the gorge stands the Japan Kokeshi Museum, which exhibits a large number of kokeshi dolls from the various prefectures of the Tohoku Region and highlights the regional differences in the dolls' shapes and designs. Museum visitors can also watch an artisan make the dolls or purchase them at the museum shop. For a small fee, they can also try painting their own dolls.
Getting there and around
The closest train station to the Naruko Gorge is Nakayamadaira Onsen Station, from where the gorge can be reached in a 30 minute walk. Alternatively, the gorge can be reached in a 10 minute taxi ride from Naruko Onsen Station (around 1500 yen one way). Buses operate hourly between Nakayamadaira Onsen Station and Naruko Onsen Station only during the autumn leaf season from mid October to early November, stopping at the Narukokyo Resthouse and the Japan Kokeshi Museum along the way (about 10 minutes, around 190-350 yen).
From Sendai (how to get to Sendai)
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Furukawa and change to a local train on the JR Rikuu-to Line to Naruko Onsen. The entire trip takes approximately 90 minutes and costs 2400 yen one way with unreserved seats. Alternatively, take a local train on the JR Tohoku Line to Kogota and transfer to the JR Rikuu-to Line there (140 minutes, 1690 yen). Travelers from Tokyo can use the Tohoku Shinkansen directly to Furukawa without stopping at Sendai.
From Shinjo
The trip from Shinjo to Naruko Onsen takes about one hour and costs 860 yen to reach Nakayamadaira Onsen Station or 990 yen to reach Naruko Onsen Station. Trains on the JR Rikuu-to Line depart only once in 1-3 hours, so be sure to check train timings in advance.
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- Electro-mechanical unit Bohemia works in wet and dry regime – assembly with control.
- Is equipped round halogen operating light placed on pantograph arm, five-instrument tray on pantograph arm with pneumatic brake and rotary cuspidor with harder glass spittoon blue, green or red color. The cuspidor is equipped reserve bottle for distill water for cooling of instruments and pneumatic saliva ejector. This type of unit is equipped with turbine hose Midwest and syringe. The other two position of instruments is by additional charge.
- The chair Cirastar 401 has two programed positions – get on and rinse out. Is the liberty to equipped the set with film keyboard for control of chair, drawing of glass, washing of spittoon and programs of chair (complementary equipment).
- Maximum quantity of instruments on the table – 5, electronic controlled 3.
The unit contains:
- Instrument tray with bottom hoses may be equipped with any five instruments
- Is equipped with syringe and turbine hose Midwest
- Rotary cuspidor with pneumatic brake
- Pantograph arm of instrument tray with pneumatic brake
- Pantograph arm of light
- Halogen operating light small 98010
- Hared glass spittoon – green, blue or red color
- Pneumatic saliva ejector
- Chair Chirastar 401 – upholster is without welds
- Multifunctional foot control for control of chair and unit
- Is possible to complete with amalgam separate Scan tech
- Is the liberty to choose the tray with top or bottom hoses
- Instrument tray may be equipped any instruments, in any order
- Is the liberty to equipped the set with film keyboard for control of chair, drawing of glass, washing of spittoon and programs of chair.


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By Alvin Tsang
Longtime business Tops Car Wash has a new owner and a new slogan: "Keeping your ride looking new."
Tops' new owner Vik Dilawri, who also owns car dealership Ottawa Honda, was pleased with the handover.
"The number of customers has been pretty consistent," Dilawri said. "It's a small sample size only a month in, so it's hard to judge, but we're very happy."
The official date of the handover was Sept.13.
The previous owner Keith Henry and his father before him had operated the business for 50 years. Before Henry's final day at the business, he posted a goodbye message on Tops Car Wash's official website that still remains there a month later.
"Thank you for your business. After 50 years of owning Tops Car Wash, the Henry family has entrusted the business to our longtime friends and neighbours, the Dilawri family. You will continue to see the same familiar faces continuing the Tops tradition, and I know you will be in good hands with Tops' new caretakers. Thank you for 50 wonderful years. With best wishes, the Henry family," the statement reads.
Dilawri kept the same management staff. All 17 staff who were employed by the Henry family stayed on with Dilawri.
"We're not planning to change anything other than hopefully bring more business to Tops Car Wash," Dilawri said.
The car wash brings in customers from its immediate area of Richmond Road and also from the Westboro and Britannia neighbourhoods.
"We have the best deal in town," Dilawri said. "Not only is it a car wash, you're getting the hand dry as well. When the car comes out of the tunnel, we have people who will hand dry your car."
Tops Car Wash offers a monthly membership pass, offering express car wash and towel dry services or an unlimited package.
"A gas station car wash doesn't do half the job we do, and we're less money," he said.
Dilawri's Ottawa Honda business is right next door to Tops Car Wash.
"We're right next door, and the car wash business is a great fit for us," he said. "Not only for us, but for the customers of Ottawa Honda and for the customers of Tops Car Wash as well. The decision to buy only made sense."
The car wash business can be a highly seasonal business. On rainy days, business is slower and consists mainly of full-detail work, such as interior cleans, vacuums and shampoos. When the weather is nice out, it tends to be a busy spot in the area.
Dilawri added that the business was slightly impacted with the ongoing LRT construction across the street and with some of the COVID-19 restrictions not lifted fully yet.
"But that's not a big deal," Dilawri said. "We've had a decent fall, all things considered."


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When: 7p-10p July 31st, 2021
Where: Gene Autry Park
4125 E McKillips Rd, Mesa AZ
Cost: FREE for members and non-members
Site Limit: 100 participants total
The Kingdom of Atenveldt will have a free Day in the Park event at Gene Autry Park on July 31, 2021.
Pre-registration is required and will be open to participants who reside in the assigned zip codes for Barony of SunDragon, Barony of Atenveldt, and Barony of Twin Moons. If there are still open spaces available the week before the event, it will be open to participants from other branches. Once the registrations meet the 100 participant limit, the online registration form will be closed.
Please register to assure your attendance!
Please note – Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.