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The Best Android VPNs Of 2020
Keeping your devices protected shouldn't stop when you leave your home. Most of us use firewalls and malware tools on our home computers but often neglect to secure our precious smartphones. We're all too trustworthy when handing over our email addresses and banking information over public Wi-Fi hotspots, as this is where you're further exposed to hackers. It's on these networks where there could be more than just ISP and government surveillance to contend with, and where we're often the least protected.
Using a VPN on your Android phone is what keeps you safe on the move. There are plenty of providers out there to sift through but not all of them will deliver on the features they promise and can often leave you worse off. It's important to know what you're looking for in a VPN before picking the service for you.
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What Makes A Good Android VPN?
There are a number of components involved to make a decent VPN. A lot of the off-the-shelf apps and browser extensions you have to comb through aren't worth their salt and could leave you out of pocket and unprotected. If you're in the market for a VPN you should always do your research on the brands available, and what performance and security tools they include. The importance of these features can be found below.
How well a VPN can perform depends on its range of servers, like how many there are, where they're based. The more a provider has, the more likely you are to experience reliable speeds for browsing, streaming and torrenting. There are other features that a provider can choose to employ that will enhance the experience, like if a subscription comes with unlimited bandwidth and server switching, optimized servers and more.
Having solid security in a VPN is as important to using one as performance. It's what will keep you protected in the public Wi-Fi zones, prevent ISP and government surveillance, and keep you protected from hackers. Make sure it has the industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption, as well as options like DNS protection, Onion over VPN, adware and malware protection, and an automatic kill switch.
Though it's admittedly not as important as the other two essentials, Choosing a VPN provider with an airtight support team can make a lot of difference and save you some trouble down the line. Any decent service will come supported by 24/7 customer care, available by telephone, email, and live chat. They're there to answer any questions you might have about pricing or how to use the VPN. You should be able to get up to a 31-day risk-free money-back guarantee on most decent providers too.
Free Android VPNs: Are They Worth It?
If you're considering a free VPN then let me put it bluntly: they're not worth it. There are so many to choose from, often with inviting web design and a cheery mascot to lure you in. They can be seamlessly embedded into your browser and get going quickly, but they won't provide the protection or reliability you need, despite what the goofy-looking animal in a suit might tell you.
They exist purely to farm your activity to sell to their third-party proprietors and leave you wide open with poor encryption in the process. I mean think about it: how do they invest in infrastructure, like servers and engineers and the latest technology, when they don't charge for their service? They get paid by advertisers by handing over your data, but how much of it really goes on maintaining the facade of a well-oiled machine? Just enough to stay in business, clearly.
If you insist on a free VPN, there is a limited number available that can be useful. TunnelBear, for example, offers the full extent of its services but with a 500 MB cap for the month. Anyone looking to upgrade to unlimited can do so effortlessly.
How to Install an Android VPN
The great thing about VPNs is that they're so easy to navigate that anyone can use one, especially for mobile. The tool is even simpler in app form and users can get going in just a few bashes. Users can decide whether to opt for the ready-made system with a VPN client through the Google Store or to set up their VPN manually. Anyone who wants to set their own VPN up will still need to sign up for a subscription with a provider.
Setting it up yourself is quite challenging and is certainly more favorable to the competent user, but the VPNs offered in the Google Play Store are well equipped for the protection and privacy you need on the move. All reliable providers will offer a guide on how to set up their own service, but the gist of it can be found below.
- After selecting a provider simply install the client to your computer
- Open the settings menu on your device and choose the 'Wireless & Networks' option
- Click the 'More/More Connections Settings' option and find where it says 'VPN'
- Find the '+' option to manage your VPN network
- Enter your VPN's login credentials and your chosen protocol
- Select the server address and hit save
Though this is the standard method of setting up a VPN you can see how simple it is. You should know that devices with Android installed run differently, so the steps may vary in some parts. The differences will be minor and you likely won't experience any issues, but your provider should have a 24/7 support team on hand to help.
Our Recommendations
Our in-house experts and community of keen readers regularly review VPNs and how they compare to the market. Our stats show that the current three favorites are ExpressVPN, SurfShark, and NordVPN. Keep reading to see how they compare.
1 Month - $12.95
6 Months - $55.95
12 Months - $99.95 ($155.40 w/o offer)
ExpressVPN has always been considered one of the top-tier providers. It keeps up with the latest in performance and security technology and has more than 3000 servers spread out across the world. It's an ideal app for streaming, as well as maintaining your privacy. It doesn't store traffic logs on its users and is under no pressure to due to its location in the British Virgin Islands.
It comes with 256-bit encryption, zero-knowledge DNS, an automatic kill switch and other features for keeping you protected. Though it's often referred to as a pricey provider, ExpressVPN ticks boxes on performance, security, and support. They offer 24/7 customer care with live chat and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
1 Month - $11.95
12 Months - $71.88 ($143.40 w/o offer)
24 Months - $47.76 ($286.80 w/o offer)
SurfShark is a dependable provider when it comes to Android because of all the extra security features it employs. It's like both other providers in that it has 256-bit encryption and it doesn't store logs on users, but SurfShark users get access to features like Camouflage mode, MultiHop for connecting through several servers at once and private DNS and leak protection.
It doesn't have as many servers as the others, with a bit over 1000, but it does allow unlimited devices on one subscription, something that's highly rare to see, and it offers 24/7 support and a free 30-day trial.
1 Month - $11.95
12 Months - $83.88 ($143.40 w/o offer)
24 Months - $99.75 ($286.80 w/o offer)
36 Months - $107.55 ($430.20 w/o offer)
NordVPN, much like the others mentioned, is one of the most popular choices for protecting yourself online. It has a vast number of servers, pushing almost 6000 in 60 countries, and is well equipped to enhance streaming with features like SmartPlay. Just like SurfShark, it allows torrenting and has a built-in ad blocker to improve your experience online.
For keeping its users secure, it'll protect up to six devices with features like 256-bit encryption, Double VPN, CyberSec, zero logs and Onion over VPN. It also comes with 24/7 support with live chat and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
You should always be careful when selecting a VPN for your Android device. Public Wi-Fi zones are a no-holds-barred unsafe zone and they tend to be what we connect to the most when we're out of the house. Hotels, trains, restaurants, and bars all offer Wi-Fi these days but they don't come encrypted. So anyone with a bit of skill that decides to have a simple skulk around the network can claim login information, banking details, access to shared drives and much more.
Public Wi-Fi is tracked by third parties who use your activity to enhance their behavioral advertising techniques. A lot of them even require you to make an account and subscribe to their newsletter, even if it's just for a free 30 minutes of internet. Making your activity anonymous to these advertisers means they can't track or target you.
The level of protection you need in these spaces isn't offered by free VPNs and if it is, it's with a limited amount of data. To stay protected on the move you'll need a decent VPN that invests in its infrastructure, expands its server network and maintains cutting-edge encryption technology.


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|Mindfulness-based stress reduction added to care as usual for lung cancer patients and/or their partners: A multicentre randomized controlled trial
|Schellekens, M.P.J. ; Hurk, D.G.M. van den; Prins, J.B. ; Donders, A.R.T. ; Molema, J. ; Dekhuijzen, R. ; Drift, M.A. van der ; Speckens, A.E.M.
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|Psycho-Oncology, vol. 26, iss. 12, (2017), pp. 2118-2126
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|Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : https://hdl.handle.net/2066/181948
|Radboudumc 0: Other Research RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Radboudumc 13: Stress-related disorders DCMN: Donders Center for Medical Neuroscience
Radboudumc 13: Stress-related disorders RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Radboudumc 17: Women's cancers RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Radboudumc 5: Inflammatory diseases RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Medical Psychology
Health Evidence
Pulmonary Diseases
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OBJECTIVE: Lung cancer patients report among the highest distress rates of all cancer patients. Partners report similar distress rates. The present study examined the effectiveness of additional mindfulness-based stress reduction (care as usual [CAU] + MBSR) versus solely CAU to reduce psychological distress in lung cancer patients and/or their partners. METHODS: We performed a multicentre, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness-based stress reduction is an 8-week group-based intervention, including mindfulness practice and teachings on stress. Care as usual included anticancer treatment, medical consultations, and supportive care. The primary outcome was psychological distress. Secondary outcomes included quality of life, caregiver burden, relationship satisfaction, mindfulness skills, self-compassion, rumination, and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Linear mixed modeling was conducted on an intention-to-treat sample. Moderation (gender, disease stage, baseline distress, participation with/without partner) and mediation analyses were performed. RESULTS: A total of 31 patients and 21 partners were randomized to CAU + MBSR and 32 patients and 23 partners to CAU. After CAU + MBSR patients reported significantly less psychological distress (p = .008, d = .69) than after CAU. Baseline distress moderated outcome: those with more distress benefitted most from MBSR. Additionally, after CAU + MBSR patients showed more improvements in quality of life, mindfulness skills, self-compassion, and rumination than after CAU. In partners, no differences were found between groups. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that psychological distress in lung cancer patients can be effectively treated with MBSR. No effect was found in partners, possibly because they were more focused on patients' well-being rather than their own.

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What's Your Animal Sign?
What's Your Animal Sign?
What's Your Animal Sign?
Gift of Gold - Three Bars of Gold Pendant
Invite success, wealth and protection into your life with this powerful pendant, which contains six potent syllables carved into three bars of solid gold. Beautifully crafted in 18K solid gold and studded with 12 sparkling man-made diamonds, each bar contains syllables that bring ultimate transformation, protection and success. The first and third bar contains the syllables OM AH HUM, the holy speech of Buddha. These three syllables alone bring protection against spirit harm and empowers one's speech for ultimate success and leads one to actualise all their wishes. The middle bar of gold contains the magnificent syllables of HRIH, TAM and BAM.
HRIH is the syllable of ultimate compassion, which subdues anger and hostility directed at you in a compassionate way. TAM is the seed syllable of Mother Tara, who brings swift completion to all your wishes. BAM is the syllable of protection against evil and even subdues black magic directed at you.
Wear this wonderful pendant near your throat chakra, to invite success, wealth, happiness and protection in your life.
Each piece is made to order. Please allow up to four weeks for shipment.
- Height: 4.0 cm
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FSX. TropicalSim has been kind enough to provide us with a sneak peek of their soon to be released Lajes Airport (LPLA)! Please note, ground work is not yet complete and only a simple base has been used for these captures. Plus, for you TropicalSim fans, the developers is holding a special sale offering discounts on a large selection of their sceneries. Check out the shots and some sale details inside.
Couple notes regarding the developers special sale - applicable discounts are visible on the product purchase page at simMarket. The sale ends May 31, 2013.
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The island offers a wide range of activities, and our personal favorites besides walking the beaches and eating great food, are paraw sailing, spa treatments, yoga, golf, diving and kite boarding.
For the total relaxation and the royal pampering you deserve on your vacation, we recommend the award-winning Mandala Spa & Resort Villas. Our guests' favorites are the Princess Treatment and the Gentleman's Package. A spa day is also a great way to spend a rainy day here in the tropics. For reservations, please approach us at the reception. If you wish to have a massage in the comfort of your Villa, we can also call our Diniwid masseuse; just let our reception book it for you.
Daily yoga classes for all levels are available with Boracay Yoga daily at 8:30 a.m. at The Vessel at Mandala Spa & Resort Villas. Private classes in the comfort of your Villa are also available, upon request.
Gyms with cardio machines, weights and personal trainers:
As you're on an island, take the opportunity of sailing on a local paraw (a native double outrigger) sailboat that can take you on a tour around the island. As you ride silently with the wind and the waves, you will discover hidden coves and secluded beaches, and snorkeling areas. We believe it's one of the better ways to see the island.
Boracay is known as a great diving destination for both inexperienced and seasoned divers, with its crystal clear waters and numerous dive sites all over the island, from walls and wrecks to natural coral reefs, and from deep-sea waters to shallow coral gardens. Accredited dive shops with certified dive instructors are available to guide you through the amazing underwater world of Boracay, all over the island. If you have the time, we highly recommend taking a day trip to nearby islands to explore other dive sites. Our favorites are Maningning Island that is home to Hammerhead sharks, or Apo Reef, a marine sanctuary that is home to a wide range of sea life, from turtles to a wide variety of fish and sharks. Apo is more than a day trip but is well worth it.
Boracay is one of the top destinations in Asia for kite boarding and windsurfing. Go out, get wild, and bring it on! The best winds are from November to February, but the offseason months from June to September are also a good time.
The clear and calm waters of Boracay make it a water wonderland with perfect conditions for a variety of fun activities suitable for all ages. With its diverse landscape and waterscape, tourists can enjoy a wide variety of leisure activities. A great number of water sports and adventure packages are available.
Water sports activities are heavily regulated to preserve marine biodiversity and the water's pristine quality. With so many options being offered along the beaches, visit the Boracay Water Sports Association (BWSA) tent at Boat Station 1 (Amihan season) or Bulabog Beach (Habagat season) to find out more about the water activities you wish to try, and to book with accredited operators. Diamond Water Sports offers helmet diving and parasailing, which is a great way to view Boracay Island from above.
Boracay has a fantastic 18-hole golf course that holds world-class standards. One of its first tournaments was the famous Johnny Walker Cup.
Boracay has a wide selection of cafés and restaurants, and we are often asked, where to go. We have created a short list of restaurants that you will find at the private villas, to serve as your guide to the plethora of dining delights, with our personal recommendations.
Walk down the beach and stop to discover the bars that are as many as there are hotels.
Exit Bar is a great place to start your evening and meet the locals, as this is a favorite hangout of the island residents.
For groups, there are day trips in the mainland. Here are our recommendations:
This is just a little taste of the many pleasures to be had and experienced on the island of Boracay. We would be more than happy to point you in the direction when you come home to Diniview Villa Resort!


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Successful companies are good at knowledge management and use a flexible platform for this, such as a wiki. Wikibase Solutions provides knowledge of value in your organization.
Platform for knowledge management
A modern wiki is an ideal platform for supporting knowledge management in your organization.
With a Wiki you can create the optimal combination of freedom and control, of structure and free form. The specific benefits of a wiki are explained on the basis of a number of knowledge management processes.
Collecting of information
Information is collected in various forms and from various initiatives. A wiki provides support for both a structured, highly prepared form of information and an unstructured form where the initiative lies with the provider of the information. The structured form goes with filling in forms, as we are used to from administrative programs. The unstructured form is similar to how information is recorded on Wikipedia.
In general, a combined form is preferred, in which a part of the information is recorded via a form and a part as free text, whether or not based on a template. This flexibility distinguishes a wiki from other information platforms.
Modelling and structuring information
A wiki offers different scenarios for structuring information. The flexibility that a wiki offers is unrivaled and of great value in a knowledge management context. The flexibility lies not only in defining and prescribing a structure, but also in applying and enforcing it. During the recording of information, moderators can immediately determine whether all this has been done correctly and correct, guide or instruct themselves. It is easy to keep the quality of the recorded information at the desired level in a way that is pleasant for everyone.
Enriching and discussing
An important principle is that the quality of the information improves as more people look at it and make improvements. This is optimally supported. Fear that information is lost is not necessary due to the automatic version management. By default, every page contains a discussion page, so that proposals for changes can first be discussed.
Validating information
Validating information is possible in various forms. From informal validation through the "many eyes principle" to formal validation where information is only published when that validation has taken place. It is important that the various forms of validation can be applied without affecting the dynamics of collaboration.
Sharing information
The way the information is shared is similar to a website or to Wikipedia. The information is on web pages with links to other pages. In addition, a wiki offers search options that you are used to on the internet. You can "subscribe" to pages, which means that you receive an e-mail message when a page is changed. Contributions in discussions are automatically subscribed to so that you are kept informed of responses and other contributions in the discussion.
Use of information
Central to this is that information is available everywhere and that the desired material can be found in a few clicks. In addition, other forms of use are possible, such as exporting information based on selections. The latter is possible due to the applied structure. These export facilities also make it possible to join other organizations that use the information.
Technology of a wiki
A wiki runs on the software that also runs Wikipedia. This very stable and reliable foundation under the wiki guarantees continuity, reliability and safety in use.
Universities and companies, especially in Germany and the United States, contribute to the further development of this open-source software. In recent years, an important development has been the "Semantic MediaWiki" extension (www.semantic-mediawiki.org). This creates a flexible and powerful platform that combines the qualities of wiki and database application.
Wiki supports the road to knowledge management
The wiki has also proven itself in practice as an instrument for projects such as the implementation of knowledge management. Such a project combines the development of objectives, insights, structures and working methods with project-based aspects such as approach, project organization, milestones and, above all, overview and insight into the state of affairs in terms of content and progress of activities. Content and project are integrated into the wiki in an integrated way which supports the management of such a complex process better than separate environments that are often based on the use of documents.
Get started quickly
Thanks to the available knowledge and experience and the "features" that are on the shelf, the knowledge center can quickly get started with a wiki tailored to its situation. This allows the knowledge center to focus entirely on the aspects of knowledge management that are important and distinctive for it. The underlying infrastructure can be left to the expert in that field.


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Cefla closed 2018 with a turnover of more than 560 million euro and a positive balance of 21 million euro, up from 2017's figure of 13 million euro. Net income rose to 30 million euro (+ 8.1% compared to 2017). Consolidated EBITDA totalled approximately 50 million euro. 47% of income was generated in Italy, 30% in other European countries and 23% in the rest of the world.
Investments of over 30 million euro
Thus the Cefla Group confirmed the recent growth trend of its five Business Units: Engineering, Shopfitting, Finishing, Medical Equipment and Lighting. Cefla responded to the global economic situation through investments of over 30 million euro, all self-financed, with each Business Unit acquiring a number of important orders, and through the reorganisation of company processes designed to better meet present and future challenges.
The commitment of all Business Units
In 2018, the results of the Medical Equipment and Finishing Business Units in particular reached record values both in terms of volumes and profitability. The contribution of the Engineering BU (formerly Plant Solutions) was also significant, and the newly formed Lighting BU's performance was extremely promising.
Developments in the Retail sector meant that 2018 was a very difficult year for the Shopfitting BU. However, measures have already been adopted to try and improve operational efficiency, increase competitiveness in the international markets it operates in, and guarantee economic and financial stability.
Cefla's Board of Directors has been reconfirmed for the three-year period 2019-2021
During the Shareholders' Meeting, which saw the approval of the 2018 Financial Statements, drawn up in conformity with the IAS/IFRS international accounting standards, the entire Board of Directors was reconfirmed, including the relative leaders: Gianmaria Balducci as Chairman and Claudio Fedrigo as Vice Chairman.
Balducci: "Here at Cefla we are going to continue our mission to improve people's lives"
"The Board of Directors would like to thank the shareholders for their belief in us, and also to thank all of our colleagues within the Cefla Group who, through their daily work, have made it possible to translate the strategies of the managerial group and the guidelines of the Board of Directors into numbers. Most of the aims established at the beginning of the year have been achieved, and indeed surpassed, thanks to constructive discussions between shareholders, employees and managers, and to the participation of everyone present within the company," declared the Chairman Gianmaria Balducci.
"Over the coming years" – the Chairman continued – "Cefla will continue to be able to count on the company's distinguishing values, which have guided us since 1932. These values drive us on in our constant striving for improvement, in our incessant pursuit of value creation, and are consistent with our mission to improve people's lives".


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I'm excited to announce that the HWA Poetry Showcase Volume IV is now available on Amazon. This prestigious collection showcases the work of some of the best dark and speculative poets in the industry today.
I'm proud to have been included this year, my third in a row with my poem, The Resurrection of Snow.
I'd like to thank David E. Cowen for all his work putting this together. Big kudos also go to the Horror Writers Association for publishing this volume every year, and for all their amazing support of poets and writers in this genre.
If you are a writer, you should seriously consider a membership and submit to next year's showcase!


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UNREPORTED World is an interesting new TV documentary series starting this week. Unreported World's aim is to 'highlight the effects of globalisation on the world'. It shows footage that you don't normally get to see.
One programme includes footage from Chechnya showing the devastation caused by Russian president Vladimir Putin's brutal war on the country. Another reveals how the US war on drugs is affecting farmers in Bolivia who grow the coca crop. The film includes a demonstration and mass rally by the farmers defying the armed Bolivian soldiers.
Unreported World, 7.30-8pm, Fridays, Channel 4. The series runs for six weeks from 14 September.


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Food and technology are starting to become greattt friends. What are your must have apps that help you celebrate your love of food?
Source: http://www.foodstory.ca/2/post/2013/05/whats-your-must-have-foodie-app.html
Farmstand connects you with the best of your local farmers' market. Find nearby markets, view and share photos, and give back to your locally-grown food community.
Locavore phone app is the easiest way to find local, in-season food. Pinpoint nearby farmers' markets & farms that sell the products you love. Discover seasonal recipes. Share it all on Facebook. Yup, it's free
Top Canadian iPhone app to make healthier choices and connect with your favourite brands.
The easiest way to socially interact with other foodies! Snap photos of food at great restaurants or at home and instantly share them with the world.
We are pleased to announce the release of our first iPhone app. The app is the mobile companion to foodgawker and has the following features... The app isn't intended to replace food gawker.com, but it should allow you to get your food photo fix while you are on the go.
Any of Jamie Oliver's many mobile apps for iPhone and Android, including tons of recipes, tips and videos for your everyday cooking.
Because foodie's love to drink too. Mixology's Liquor Cabinet feature lets you input which ingredients you have on-hand and tells you which recipes you're able to make. Select which types of liquor you have at home. Then tap Mixers on the nav bar and select which mixers you have.
Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Gluten Free on the App Store. Download Gluten Free and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
For when someone else can cook for a change! Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about what's great and not so great in San Francisco and beyond. Members share their favorite recommendations everything from the latest restaurants and shops, to the best hair salons...


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Vape Mods
Vape Mods
Like others who are new to vaping, you may be wondering "what is a vape mod"?, To put it simply, it's basically a vape device. The main part of the vape device is called the vape mod that you would use to vape, but this doesn't include the coils, batteries or vape tank. So why would anyone just buy a vape mod if you can just purchase everything in a vape starter kit? If you already have a vape tank and coils that you prefer, then buying a vape mod is the way to go (just make sure that they are compatible). If you are just starting out though, a vaping starter kit is generally the way to go as it can work out cheaper than buying the parts separately and you won't have the hassle of trying to figure out what parts are compatible with your existing components.
Types of Vape Mods
Vape mods come in all shapes and sizes (and features), including personal vapourisers, mechs, box mods, pod mods (and no, we're not making up words that rhyme) and more. At vapepensuk.com, we have a large selection of high quality vapourisers, from small compact devices to some of the more powerful vapes. If you want to choose your own coils, vape tanks and batteries, then our wide selection of mods should cater to your needs.
For those who want to vape right out the box, we offer the best kits. These kits not only include vaporisers but the components required to start vaping straight out of the box….after you've added in a few drops of your favourite eLiquid.
Box Mods
Box mods give a consistent output, have excellent battery life and allow you to customise their setup. If you already have a vape tank and coils then all you need to do is pair them up with the best box mod for you.
Variable Output
A variable output mod uses its chipset technology to regulate its output power. You can then generally adjust the output by either changing the voltage or the wattage of the device. Any device sold on vapepensuk.com will be from reputable brands and have advanced safety features so that your device and you stay safe. Variable devices give you massive flexibility in what wire, coils and tanks can use.
Temperature Control
Temp control mods (also called TC mods) provide an awesome vaping experience. It allows you to set the exact temperature you want your coil to heat up to. TC vapes monitor the temperature thousand of times a second to stop overheating.
Squonk mods have been around for a while but recently have become massively popular within the vaping community. A squonker mod is a type of vape that comes with a built in bottle containing eLiquid. With this, you can pump in the eliquid/ejuice as and when you need it. A squonk mod can store more e-liquid than some of the larger capacity vapes and still provide an intense flavour in the vape.
About Vape Mods
Before buying a vape mod or rushing out and purchasing a cheap vape mod, there are a few things that you should consider. There is a massive range of vaping mods available and it's easy to get confused (especially if you are new to vaping). When you are looking to buy a mod, we would recommend considering the following:
- Size: The most powerful vapes are typically much bigger in size than lower wattage devices (larger/more powerful batteries). Some of the bigger devices, such as box mods, may be larger and heavier and as a result may not fit as snuggly in the pocket as a smaller device. If you are looking for a compact devices then we would recommend a smaller device rather than the larger, more powerful mods.
- Power: Depending on what vape style you have, there are many different vapes options for you to choose from. Cloud chasers would love the more powerful devices and there are some that deliver over 200 watts of vaping power. Other devices, such as a pod system, were made for low power and are ideal for discrete vaping as they create less vapour thanks to the lower wattage.
- Design: Over the last several years, the most known vape brands have begun teaming with some of the world's most popular vape device designers to create sleek and unique vapes that everyone can enjoy. Whether you are looking for a box, pod system or a pen style vaporiser, a pink vape, rose gold vape, chrome vape pen, or anything else – our wide selection ensures that you will find a device that meets your specific vaping personality.
- Brands: Here at vapepensuk.com, we make sure that we only list the best vape brands. Any brand featured on our website will only be used if they have an excellent reputation and are safe.


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Happy Father's Day Daniel
"What's your dad's name? What does he look like? Where is he?" These questions plague our four year old right now. He has asked these three very questions to almost every adult he has come in contact with over the past few weeks.
I have previously described the mind of our three and four year old and how he continues to try and process the death of his father. Our two year old is starting to ask similar questions as well; "I want to see daddy," he often simply states. I try to take time each day and have a conversation with them about Daniel. I describe his likes, his strengths, and affirm how much he loved them and loved being a dad.
I wish I knew the right thing to say at all times. I wish I felt confident in handling them and helping them, but I don't. I don't have a guide. Going through this process with two young developing minds is mind boggling. They demand to know answers, plead with me to bring back their father, seek concrete answers that are abstract and not easily explainable. All I want for our boys' is safety, good health and happiness, the same wants most parents share. I describe what I feel they can handle and describe Daniel to the best of my ability, praying that I am doing the right things each day.
All three of us have found some sense of healing through song, or music rather. Lucas and Reed both know most of the current popular music on the radio because even though I have a two and a four year old I still blare music in our car each afternoon. Right now we enjoy Lukas Graham and Meghan Trainor as well as Taylor Swift and Ruth B. We are those morons you see driving down the road dancing in their seats and singing to each other with the upmost conviction.
Driving to the zoo today for our annual Father's Day tradition, the song "You Can't Always Get What You Want," came on the radio. Honestly, I'm not shedding tears as often as I was, but for some reason tears swam in my eyes this morning. That's the thing about grief; it grabs you and knocks you down at any moment. Daniel is always in the forefront of my mind, especially today as we celebrate him and feel his absence more than ever.
Dear Daddy,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knew why
A million times we needed you,
A million times we cried
If Love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died
In Life we loved you dearly
In death we love you still
In our hearts you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
We Love you, Happy Father's Day,
Lucas & Reed
6/20/2016 03:59:10 am
I lost my mother almost a month now but I got to have her the majority of my life. I cry for you and the boys for having such a short time with what sounds like a wonderful dad. Nothing I can say will ever make you feel better but life will go on whether we like it or not. In the midst of this growing we will find peace and change. We will deal with it as we have to and hopefully find more happy times than sad. But no one has ever told us how long this will take. But I do know that you and the boys will hold him in your hearts as he forever looks down and cares for you.
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Where is the vertical directrix of a conic if the denominator of its polar equation has the form #1-e cosq#?
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You need the numerator.
If the polar equation of your conic is
If the denominator is
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Suitable for vegetarian diets.*
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Over the last month or two, I've put my head together with the brilliant members of the Ai Think Tank, to bring you a list of the 100 people we think are shaping the conversation around Ai. For context, we've chosen the people who are right at the coalface… working in it, debating it, researching it, and people who haven't been afraid to start their own companies to drive the agenda of Ai forward. 53 amazing women, and 47 astonishing men… all trying to make the world a new place using this most divisive technology.
In alphabetical order;
Adam Geitgey – @ageitgey – Adam is a Software Engineer, consultant and writer of the Machine Learning is Fun blog. He also creates courses for Lynda.com.
Adelyn Zhou – @adelynzhou – Adelyn is a recognized top influencer in marketing and artificial intelligence. She is a speaker, author and leader in the space.
Aimee van Wynsberghe – @aimeevanrobot
Alex Champandard – @alexjc
Alex Smola – @smolix
Amber Osborne – @missdestructo – Amber is the co-founder and CMO at Meshfire, an Ai-powered social media management platform. She was recently nominated as the 2nd most influential CMO on social media.
Andra Keay – @RobotLaunch – Currently the MD of Silicon Valley Robotics, she plays a role within the core of the whole robotics sector as she is responsible for providing robots to the real world. Not to forget, Keay founded the global robotics start-up competition called "Robot Launch" and has also co-founded "Robot Garden hackerspace".
Andrej Karpathy – @karpathy
Andrew Ng – @AndrewYNg
Angie Ma – @ASIDataScience
Anne Currie – @anne_e_currie
Ayşe Naz Erkan – @naz_erkan – Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Ayse Naz Erkan moved to the US in 2004 for a PhD in Computer Science at the Courant Institute of NYU. She researched deep learning applications for off-road autonomous robot navigation in Yann LeCun's lab and studied semi-supervised learning at the Max Planck Institute For Biological Cybernetics before joining a tech startup as an early engineer.
Barb Darrow – @gigabarb
Carol Reiley – @robot_MD – Carol Reiley didn't start programming until her first day of college as a freshman engineering major. Pitted against students who'd been coding since they were ten, she found the experience "tremendously intimidating" and "almost quit several times". Luckily, she not only persisted but thrived, going on to pursue a master's and PhD in Computer Science and Robotics at Johns Hopkins.
Caroline Higgins – @Info_Data_Mgmt
Cathy O'Neil – @mathbabedotorg
Chris Messina – @chrismessina – An Ex-Googler and Ex-Uber alumni, Chris is very much into Chatbox and is a huge advocate of conversational commerce as the future of customer-facing communications.
CyberCode Twins – @cybercodetwins – The CyberCode Twins are two twin sisters who are social entrepreneurs from East Los Angeles. They have secured huge positions in tech competitions and hackathons such as NASA's International SpaceApps Challenge, HackForLA, IBM's Global Mobile Innovators Challenge, AT&T Developer Summit and more. They focus on raising the safety of communities through the use of mobile and wearable in order to eliminate human trafficking.
Cynthia Breazeal – @cynthiabreazeal – A world-renowned pioneer in social robotics, Cynthia Breazeal splits her time as an Associate Professor at MIT, where she received her PhD and founded the Personal Robots Group, and Founder and Chief Scientist of Jibo, a personal robotics company with over $85 million in funding.
Daphne Koller – @DaphneKoller
David Ha – @hardmaru
Deborah Berebichez – @debbiebere
Demis Hassabis – @demishassabis – Founder & CEO DeepMind the developers behind #AlphaGo, #AlphaZero & Atari DQN.
Devi Parikh – @deviparikh – Devi Parikh is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech and a Visiting Researcher at Facebook AI Research (FAIR). After receiving her masters and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon, she's held multiple visiting positions at top research labs and won accolades such as the 2017 IJCAI Computers and Thought award, considered "the premier award for AI researchers under the age of 35".
Devika Thapar – @DeeThapar – Devika is the Chief Of Staff for IBM Watson Financial Services. Devika is also a thought leader, exploring the tensions between creativity, data, and Ai.
Dion Hinchcliffe – @dhinchcliffe – Dion was recently ranked as the #2 influencer in the world on the subject of digital transformation in a data-based analysis by Onalytica as well as a top cloud industry influencer. Dion is also a top 10 influencer on the topic of machine-to-machine M2M.
Dr Maya Dillon – @mayaversal
Dr Angelica Lim – @petitegeek – Angelica has a PhD in AI, Robotics and Emotions. Her work focuses predominantly on the human side of robotics. She often wonders if robots could have emotions too.
Dr Fei-Fei Li – @drfeifei – Prof (CS @Stanford), Director (Stanford AI Lab), Chief Scientist AI/ML (Google Cloud), CoFounder/Chair @ai4allorg, Researcher #AI #computervision #ML cogneuro
Dr Lucy Rogers – @DrLucyRogers – Maker-in-chief of "Guild Of Makers" which basically aims at promoting the growth and establishment of the Maker Industry by aiding professional makers out there as well through encouraging excellence. Her career involves working and researching on Robot Dinosaurs as well as Rocket Science.
Eliezer Yudowski – @ESYudkowsky
Enrico Coiera – @enricocoiera
Eric Horvitz – @erichorvitz – As Director of Microsoft Research Labs, Eric is always on the lookout for latest and greatest in tech. His current work focuses on how humans and intelligent machines can complement each other.
Fabio Moioli – @fabiomoioli – Moioli is another influencer with a prestigious background and current standing in the off-Twitter world of artificial intelligence. As a consultant to Microsoft and Director of their Enterprise Services division for Microsoft Italy, Moioli brings his real-world experience to his Twitter timeline with frequent posts, both original and shared.
Gary Marcus – @GaryMarcus – Scientist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. Founder/CEO of Geometric Intelligence (acquired by Uber).
Gideon Rosenblatt – @gideonro – Gideon strongly believes that machines intelligence is going to introduce us to a new form of intelligence we already have but didn't realize. His account focuses on AI, technology, knowledge, mission, and the human soul.
Hilary Mason – @hmason
Ian Goodfellow – @goodfellow_ian
Immaculada Martinez – @inma_martinez – Martinez is an AI pioneer who has played a massive role in personalizing mobile data services through the creation of unique AI systems. She currently works as a venture partner at a sci-tech accelerator "Deep Science Ventures" which is an investment by the Imperial College London. She has also acted as a significant advocate for women in the technology sector.
J.J. Kardwell – @jjkardwell – Serial investor and the CEO as well as the co-founder of "EverString", which uses AI to drive a platform for predictive marketing and analytics to the companies in order to aid them in identifying and engaging with topmost customer prospects. Before the foundation of EverString, he had also worked for The Walt Disney Company, McKinsey & Company, VC firm Summit Partners etc.
Jackie Hunter – @benevolent_bio – Jackie Hunter has always been fascinated by big data's potential to transform biotech but saw first-hand as a senior executive in R&D at GlaxoSmithKline how little of the data is actually mined to produce insights for better medicine. Now, as CEO of BenevolentBio, the bioscience arm of BenevolentAI, Hunter combines her extensive academic and industry experience to accelerate drug discovery and development with artificial intelligence.
Jan Le Cun – @ylecun – Jan is head of the Ai Lab at Facebook and inventor of Convolutional Neural Networks
Jana Eggers – @jeggers – Jana is CEO of Nara Logics, an artificial intelligence company focused on turning big data into smart actions. Jana is a proponent of marrying AI with business for better results.
Jane Wang – @janexwang – The complex network dynamics of memory systems in the brain before moving into experimental cognitive neuroscience as a postdoc at Northwestern. Since joining DeepMind two years ago, her non-machine learning background has equipped her with a unique set of tools and perspectives for tackling the hardest AI problems. "It's exhilarating to formulate theories of human brain function as powerful deep reinforcement learning models that can solve similarly complex tasks," she shares.
Jeff Dean – @JeffDean
Jeremy Howard – @jeremyphoward
Joanna Bryson – @j2bryson – Artificial & Natural Intelligence; Cognition, Culture, & Society; AI Ethics, Safety, & Policy.
Justin Doc Herman – @JustinHerman – Justin sits on the White House's National Science and Technology Council subcommittee on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. He is also into Blockchain, VR and social.
Kai-Fu Lee – @kaifulee
Kara Swisher – @karaswisher
Kate Crawford – @katecrawford – Researching the social implications of AI. Co-founder @AINowInstitute at NYU | Principal Researcher MSR-NYC | Distinguished Research Professor NYU
Kate Darling – @grok_ – Kate usually considers herself as "mistress of machines" because of her extreme interest and passion in the field of AI and Robotics. She currently serves as a research specialist at the MIT Media Lab. At the same time, she attends the Harvard Berkman Centre. Her idea of robots and technology links with humans and the society in general. She has preserved several writings, held specific tech talks and organized several workshops on the interesting developments in the human-robot sector.
Kirk D Borne – @KirkDBorne
Latanya Sweeney – @LatanyaSweeney – As a Professor of Government and Technology at Harvard and Director of Harvard's Data Privacy Lab, Latanya Sweeney tackles challenges of security, privacy, and bias in personal data and machine learning algorithms. Sweeney's research has exposed discrimination in online advertising, where internet searches of names "racially associated" with the black community are 25% more likely to yield sponsored ads suggesting that the person has a criminal record, regardless of the truth. Prior to her current role, Sweeney was CTO of the Federal Trade Commission. She completed her undergraduate studies in computer science at Harvard and was the first black woman to receive a PhD in Computer Science from MIT.
Lillian Pierson, PE – @BigDataGal – Lillian is a Big Data proponent and the author of Data Science for Dummies.
Margaret Mitchell – @mmitchell_ai – This artificial Intelligence researcher combines computer science, cognitive science, NLP and computer vision. A Senior Research Scientist at Google, Margaret often shares great information about human bias in machine learning.
Marie Desjardins – @mariedj17 – Marie Desjardins has always been driven by broad, big-picture questions in AI rather than narrow technical applications. For her PhD dissertation at Berkeley, she worked on "goal-driven machine learning" where she designed methods an intelligent agent can use to figure out what and how to learn. As an Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Desjardins has published over 120 scientific papers and won accolades for her teaching but is equally proud of work she's done with graduate students on self-organization and trust in multiagent systems.
Mario Klingemann – @quasimondo
Mariya Yao – @thinkmariya
Mark Madsen – @markmadsen
Martin Ford – @mfordfuture – Martin Ford has established his bona fides in the Ai world partially by writing his New York Times best-selling book, Rise of the Robots. Clearly, it's not low-tier science fiction, as Ford's Twitter timeline makes it clear that he is very much in tune with the latest news regarding artificial intelligence. His frequent sharing of worthwhile stories and his original posts make him worthy of a follow.
Maxine Mackintosh – @Maxi_Macki
Monica Rogati – @mrogati
Monty Barlow - @monty_b_
Nathan Benaich – @NathanBenaich – Tech investor with expertise in AI, previously a Partner at Playfair Capital and research scientist at the University of Cambridge. Organizes the London AI meet up and the annual Research and Applied AI Summit.
Nick van Terheyden – @drnic1
Nige Willson – @nigewillson – Nige Willson manages to find and curate some of the most interesting and relevant A.I. content on Twitter. As a former Strategy Architect for Microsoft UK and currently a global strategist for the same company, Willson brings his experience with the tech giant to Twitter, highlighting content that matters for his nearly 39,000 followers.
Oliver Christie – @OliverChristie – Artificial intelligence consultant and Futurist contributor Oliver Christie frequently posts stories that provide a unique perspective on what artificial intelligence means for society, such as how it has impacted the way employers approach their candidate-screening process. Plus, you know what they say about these AI consultants. Go ahead and add yourself to his 162,000 followers, it'll be well worth your time.
Padmasree Warrior – @Padmasree
Paul Roetzer – @Paulroetzer – Paul asks questions that I thought were beyond the realm of conception, such as "Can we automate content creation using artificial intelligence? More specifically, can we use machines to write blog posts at scale?".
Pedro Domingos – @pmddomingos – Pedro is a computer science professor at UW and author of arguably the most comprehensive book on machine learning–The Master Algorithm.
Pragyansmita Nayak – @SorishaPragyan – Pragyansmita is PhD and Research Engineer at Apogee Research LLC working on DARPA projects SoSITE and VET. She is also co-organizer of Nova data science meetup.
Prof. Arvind Narayanan – @random_walker
Rachel Thomas – @math_rachel – Since getting her PhD in Mathematics from Duke, Rachel Thomas has worked as a quant, data scientist & backend engineer at Uber and professor in University of San Francisco's (USF) Masters of Analytics program. She's currently a researcher-in-residence at USF's Data Institute and co-founded Fast.ai which makes practical deep learning education accessible globally. Thomas' students have leveraged their knowledge to reduce farmer suicides in India, assist the visually impaired, and treat Parkinson's disease.
Rama Akkiraju – @rama_akkiraju – Very few earn the title of "Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor" at IBM, but Rama Akkiraju's contributions warrant the distinction. She leads the mission of "People Insights" at IBM Watson and develops technologies that infer personalities, emotions, tone, attitudes, and intentions from social media data using linguistic and machine learning techniques. Akkiraju helmed the teams responsible for many of Watson cognitive services, including Tone Analyzer.
Rana el Kaliouby – @kaliouby – The field of AI has traditionally been focused on computational intelligence, not on social or emotional intelligence," explains Rana el Kaliouby. "Yet being deficient in emotional intelligence (EQ) can be a great disadvantage in society.
Rob Kitchen – @RobKitchin
Ronald Van Loon - @Ronald_vanLoon
Samim Winiger – @samim
Sandy Carter – @sandy_carter
Satya Mallick – @LearnOpenCV – Mallick is a PhD from the University of California San Diego. His best description can sum him up as more of an entrepreneur who digs into computer vision and machine learning fields. Mallick is the co-founder of "TAAZ Inc." focusing on computer vision and applies its workings on issues and problems that arise in the beauty and fashion sector. The company has also succeeded in ensuring its scalability of the computer vision it provides along with all the machine learning algorithms through tests which were taken by over 1 million users and proved successful. He worked in collaboration with "Scripps Research Institute" to resolve an issue in Cryo-Electron Microscopy that makes a proportion of 3D reconstruction pipeline.
Shubha Nabar – @shubhanabar – Since receiving her PhD in Computer Science from Stanford, Shubha Nabar has built data products and data science teams at Microsoft, LinkedIn, and now Salesforce. As a senior director of data science on Einstein, she and her team make AI accessible to business users by infusing intelligent functionality across all Salesforce products.
Soumith Chintala – @soumithchintala – Soumith is a computer vision and machine learning research engineer at Facebook. He has written papers on Pedestrian Detection and Sentiment Analysis.
Suchi Saria – @suchisaria – Vast amounts of health information are collected digitally, yet largely underutilized for extracting insights to improve healthcare. Suchi Saria, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, believes computational modelling of data from sensor platforms and electronic medical records presents "a tremendous opportunity for high impact work."
Susan Etlinger – @setlinger
Sven Philipsen – @svenphilipsen – Sven Philipsen founded and serves as CEO of Eachthing.com, and his aggregation expertise shines through on his timeline. While knowledgeable in a variety of tech topics, his eye for newsworthy A.I.-related stories is clear. He's a young, in-the-know techie who is worth a follow for anybody looking to become more well-read or up-to-date when it comes to their arsenal of A.I. tidbits.
Tamara McCleary – @TamaraMcCleary
Taryn Southern – @TarynSouthern
Tessa Lau – @tessalau – Lau is a Computer Science PhD from the University of Washington. She is currently the acting Chief Robot Whisperer at "Savioke, Inc." Her focus is on improving the lives of others through building relevant machines and systems. Therefore she uses her machine learning skills along with the principles of human-computer interaction to establish and build up user-based systems. Savioke, which is mentioned earlier basically has been aiming to create robots that will improve the service industry
Theodora Lau – @psb_dc
Tom M. Mitchell – @tommmitchell
Wen Dombrowski – @healthcarewen
Xiao-Feng Xie – @xfxie – Xiao-Feng is the co-founder of Wiomax, a startup focused on creating a smart and scalable solution for IoT, Transportation, AI and Big Data.
Zeynep Tufekci – @zeynep
Huge thanks to Anne J Simmons and the team at Thoughtworks, Lydia Gregory, Luba Elliott, Phil Harvey, Charlie Moloney, and the team at Us Ai for helping pull this list together!


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- Fresh Strawberry (Revivalist Equinox Expression)
- Apple Cider Chai (Hayman's Old Tom)
Remember the date is Thursday, September 12 at 6pm. This will be an ala carte drink menu giving you the chance to buy one , two or all the hand crafted cocktails that night.


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Our quest is to bring technology and customers together in a way that can free businesses to succeed.
We believe the future is about better connected technology. That businesses will succeed if they can simply focus on their customers, in the knowledge that the technology solution delivering their capabilities just works. And works together. That is why we are dedicated to developing products that deliver complete, integrated solutions that are almost invisible – the workhorses in the background that power business success.


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If you find it difficult to visit the clinic our Home Visit service allows you to access a wide variety of physiotherapy services in your own home or nursing/residential home. This service is especially important for patients who have temporary or permanent mobility problems.
Home Visits allow our physiotherapists to effectively assess and treat your musculoskeletal conditions as well as providing practical advise for everyday activities, such as using stairs, getting in/out of bed and washing and dressing.
Our domiciliary service can be accessed from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Fridays.
If you wish to discuss your requirements in more detail please contact the clinic and we will arrange for one of our physiotherapists to call you and answer any queries you may have.
To arrange an appointment please contact the clinic on 0161 790 1135.


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Member Directory
Browse the SEMMA member directory of more than 200 leading manufacturers based in South East Melbourne.
Mulgrave VIC 3170
3D CounterPoint
We are an Australian owned company, founded in 2018, that promotes, supports, and offers solutions to the Australian Manufacturing industry by using Additive Manufacturing Technologies.
Dandenong South VIC 3175
A & A Electroplaters
We are an Electroplating business which is the oldest in Dandenong we have the largest plating line in Dandenong. We plate GOLD CHROMATE and PASSIVE BLUE ZINC. We pride ourselves on our quality and service. Remember if you make it we'll plate it!
Dandenong South VIC 3175
A.W. Bell Pty Ltd
A.W. Bell Pty Ltd is proud to be Australian owned and managed. The business was established in 1952 by Alan Bell and is now run by his son Geoff. A.W. Bell has steadily grown from its foundation as a patternmaker and is now focused around the investment casting foundry and employs over 100 people. Patternmaking is still an important part of the business as is moldmaking, production machining and the manufacture of grinding and cutoff machines under the auspices of Bell Machinery. A.W.Bell's facilities include, investment casting, wood and metal patternmaking, toolmaking, CNC machining, rapid prototyping and machine building. The Investment Foundry cast stainless steel, nickel and cobalt based alloys, aluminium and copper base metals. The wood and metal patternmaking and toolmaking section produces highly accurate models for high and low volume foundry tooling, foam patterns for press tools and dies for investment casting tooling. The Rapid Prototyping section can take customer's files and produce a finished metal part in as little as 7 days or a plastic part in as little as 1 day. The CNC section machines production parts to customer's requirements.
Moorabbin VIC 3189
AB Phillips Pty Ltd
AB Phillips is a market leader in delivering financial services, insurance and risk solutions to business and private clients nationwide for over 40 years. As well as being one of Australia's largest and most trusted advisory firms, AB Phillips' specialised products and services are tried and tested to reduce business costs and increase efficiencies. AB Phillips are backed by AUB Group (ASX: AUB) the largest equity-based risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia. The group manages over $2.5b in GWP (gross written premiums) and more than $700m in FUA (funds under advice). Our team are experts in their field and have the knowledge and experience to advise on the best financial service, insurance or risk solution for your business. Our goal is not just to source the most competitive quotes, but to work with you to reduce costs and minimise business disruption. We believe our combination of national strength and local responsibility can make a real difference to the quality and value of your Risk Management and Insurance Program. For further information on AB Phillips visit our website www.abphillips.com.au or freecall 1300 242 136.
Dandenong VIC 3175
ABECK Group
Contract Manufacturing Engineers Specialising in Mandrel Bending, Section Rolling & Coded Welding
Our Mission
To provide excellence in Engineered Structural Products to customers while maintaining or improving the quality and quantity of manufacturing jobs in Australia.
Our Core Values
• Customer satisfaction and service come first;
• Maintain honesty, fairness and integrity at all times;
• Value respect for every individual;
• Promote individual productivity and personal accountability;
• Drive continuous innovation; and
• A steadfast commitment to excellence in all aspects of the business.
Together, ABECK Group is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for workers and customers alike by encouraging fearless competition, ceaseless collaboration and boundless innovation.
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Abrasiflex Pty Ltd
Abrasiflex have grown into one of the leading suppliers in the nation of industrial abrasive products
Abrasiflex Pty Ltd was established in 1975 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CIL Group Pty Ltd. We have since grown into one of the leading suppliers in the nation of industrial abrasive products with warehouses and manufacturing capability in Melbourne (Dandenong South) Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide.
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Acacia Consulting Services – Accounting ERP Software Solutions
Take your business to the next level Acacia Consulting Services implement and support Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting software solutions designed for growing businesses wanting to streamline their processes, save time and increase efficiencies. ERP systems offer a suite of tools that provide not only accounting functionality, but can also integrate and automate business operations. This may include: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to manage sales and customer interactions; Inventory management to automate warehousing and distribution; Foreign currency management and shipment tracking, for importers and exporters; Job costing functionality for manufacturers; Payroll, time and attendance for human resource management; Remote access for sales teams to quote and order on the go; Advanced reporting capabilities. With over 25 years experience, we work with our clients to review their business processes and establish their requirements, and then integrate new solutions to provide operational efficiencies and productivity enhancements. Following implementation of your new system, Acacia will be your partner providing your business with ongoing development and support for your continued success. Link to acaciacs.com.au
Hallam VIC 3803
Ace Wire Works Vic. Pty Ltd
Ace Wire is an Australian-owned family business, established in 1954 in a small shed in Springvale. Our premises have grown, along with our reputation for quality and service. Now situated in a modern facility in Hallam, Victoria, our state of-the-art manufacturing plant includes numerous hi-tech automated wire forming and mesh welding machines. Ace Wire is committed to designing and manufacturing high quality wire and mesh products, point-of-sale, display and merchandising stands and accessories for the Australian market. We are pro-active in our search for cost-effective processes to better serve our customers and achieve the highest standard of quality within the metal manufacturing industry"
Bayswater VIC 3153
Acumat Australia
Acumat Australia was founded in 1991 and has grown to be Australia's largest Machine Tool service company with a reputation for its uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, honesty and integrity. Our commitment to quality underpins all our activities, starting with scoping your project to deliver the best and most cost-effective long term solution, through to selecting the best of raw materials, the precision and finish of components manufactured in-house, the best of purchased proprietary components, the cleanliness and care taken to restore your machine to "as new condition", expert assembly and installation to exacting standards and thorough project management to ensure your project is delivered complete and on time.
Dandenong VIC 3175
Advanced Cutting Technology
Located in Dandenong Victoria, Advanced Cutting Technology is a fully Australian owned, quality assured company, established in 1995 who have based their reputation on second to none service and quality. Advanced Cutting Technology is able to process flat sheet and plate, round tube, RHS and 3D formed components. As well as bevelling and chamfering of plate. We are also able to organise a complete service to include folding, welding, plating and powder coating. Our capabilities are: 2D CUTTING - up to: 20MM MILD STEEL 12MM BISALLOY 12MM STAINLESS STEEL 12MM ALUMINIUM 3MM BRASS,COPPER,BRONZE 6MM TITANIUM 32MM TIMBER 30MM ACRYLIC 3D CUTTING - up to: TUBE & PIPE UP TO 285MM OD RHS UP TO 200 X 200 12MM TOOL STEEL I &C CHANNEL 3D FORMED COMPONENTS (2700 X 1170 X 300)
Scoresby VIC 3179
Advanced Molecular Technologies Pty Ltd
Advanced Molecular Technologies (AMT), established in 2005, is a specialist chemical manufacturer providing products and contract services to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. AMT is also focused on the development and commercialization of new products and services within its area of expertise. In particular, AMT offers: Scale-up gram-kilogram-ton Custom synthesis / Process development Contract services / CRO / consultancy Collaborations / co-development options. Chemical analysis (purity, impurity profiles, identification of components) Development pharmaceuticals and veterinary drugs (GLP synthesis)
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Advanced Precast (Aust)
With over 25 years of experience our in house engineering, detailing, manufacturing, and construction expertise has enabled the company to promote and lead by example in the delivery of innovative and cost effective precast solutions for building structures.
Moorabbin VIC 3189
Alpha Detroit Heat Treatment
Alpha Detroit Heat Treatment provides the widest range of heat treatment services in Australia. We pride ourselves in being your 'one stop heat treatment shop' for all your specialty and general heat treatment requirements. Established in 1955 we have been a family owned and operated business for over 60 years. Contact us with all the details of your next project, so we can help you with your heat traetment needs.
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Altec Australia Holdings Pty Ltd
Altec Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altec Worldwide, LLC. Altec is a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of both insulated and non-insulated trucks and cranes. Our full line of products range from aerial devices with superior side reach and digger derricks with industry leading safety features, to boom truck cranes designed with versatility and strength and wood chippers built for durability and performance. Our standard features coupled with competitive specifications provide the flexibility to select the equipment needed for your work.
Kilsyth VIC 3137
AMAC Corrosion Protection Pty Ltd
Since the late 1974, AMAC has been providing innovative cathodic protection systems to a wide range of industries including mining, construction, manufacturing, petrochemical, pipelines, shipyards and government bodies. AMAC has built its reputation on dedication to excellence, supply of quality products and delivery of professional services. Since the 1970s, AMAC Corrosion has been providing innovative cathodic protection systems to a wide range of industries including mining, construction, manufacturing, petrochemical, pipelines, shipyards and government bodies. The company was formed in response to a significant demand for cathodic protection systems and services for the burgeoning Australasian petroleum and gas extraction and pipeline industries. AMAC Corrosions initial success in Australasian markets lead to the successful completion of numerous projects undertaken all over the world. Today, AMAC Corrosion Cathodic Protection Systems protect billions of dollars worth of plant, equipment and infrastructure worldwide. AMAC Corrosions capability and reputation as a leader in the cathodic protection industry has been sustained by providing customers with high quality product, excellent support and friendly sales and service. AMAC Corrosions strength is in the expertise and commitment of its people and the wide range of experience they have accumulated in successfully completing corrosion protection projects throughout the world. AMAC Corrosion has a strong tradition in problem solving and takes pride in its ability to provide practical and cost effective solutions. AMAC Corrosion is located in Melbourne, Australia. Factories include casting facilities for the production of Aluminium, Magnesium and Zinc sacrificial anodes as well as assembly areas for the production of impressed current anodes and associated cathodic protection materials and equipment. Products supplied by AMAC Corrosion are approved by national and international standards. All raw materials used in the manufacturing process are subject to thorough quality inspections. We are proud to be certified to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance


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Meghan Markle never fails to have us lusting after her outfits and her latest 70s-inspired look is no different.
The 39-year-old royal wore a brown shirt from Victoria Beckham for her latest virtual appearance – and the best news? It's currently on sale for less than half price.
On Tuesday 22 September, Meghan and Prince Harry appeared on a broadcast unveiling the TIME 100 list of influential people.
The couple discussed the importance of voting in the US election, and congratulated TIME's honouree's on their work.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex: "Congratulations to this year's transformative leaders and change makers. You work tirelessly to create a better world, a better global community for all of us" #TIME100 https://t.co/3aojLBhOVu pic.twitter.com/aqOkVUNFBX— TIME (@TIME) September 23, 2020
They said: "Tonight reminds us of how important it is to watch out for each other, to care for each other and to inspire each other. We are incredibly proud to join you in this historic moment in time."
Harry wore a grey suit and white shirt, which was unbuttoned at the top.
While Meghan channelled the seventies in a burnt orange silk shirt from Victoria Beckham, which she paired with black tailored trousers by Alexander Wang and Manolo Blahnik pumps.
Buy it: Victoria Beckham silk shirt | £228 (Was £570) from Victoria Beckham
Also available to buy at Farfetch.
Meghan wore her hair half up in a centre parting, and opted for natural looking make-up.
Those who want to emulate Meghan's style can do so, as the exact Victoria Beckham shirt is still available to buy.
The garment usually retails for £570, but has been slashed in price to £228 on Victoria Beckham's website.
The shirt is selling out fast on Victoria Beckham's site, although it is still available in sizes small, medium and large on Farfetch.
The design boasts button front detailing, which is concealed behind a placket, a pointed collar and long cuffs.
The shirt is also available in camel and cream, as well as the burnt orange/brown hue, which Meghan wore.


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Faith Of Our Fathersby admin ~ November 30th, 2018. Filed under: Brandenburg.
When considering what to write here this week, "faith of our fathers" came to mind, so I decided to look into the song. I think my interest related to a patriarchal society and the attack on fatherhood by liberals or postmoderns, calling the patriarchal society only a social construct, that is, an environmental development, not instituted by God. However, what I learned about the hymn was that it was a Roman Catholic one written in 1849 by Frederick William Faber in memory of Roman Catholic martyrs from the period of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth of England. Faber wrote an Irish version with seven stanzas and England with four. The Irish continued to sing their version at their hurling matches all the way until the 1960s. The tune to which it has been sung is different in the UK than it is in the United States. The one in the U.S. is called "St. Catherine." Protestant churches have adapted the song for their hymnals with the third verse removing Roman Catholic references to Mary. It is also a very common song sung in Seventh Day Adventism. If one judges the hymn itself, not knowing the history behind it, the words and tune are good. They are acceptable. The original message was the persecution of Roman Catholicism by another state church, the Anglican church. It is understandable why Henry was so angry with Roman Catholicism. It was a rare moment in history where Roman Catholics suffered the same fate that they had subjected true believers for large portions of their own history.