text:
Jump to: Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Subtopics • Terms
Strong's Hebrew418. algummim -- perhaps a sandalwood tree
... algum. Word Origin of foreign origin Definition perhaps a sandalwood tree
NASB Word Usage algum (2), algum trees (1). algum trees. By ...
/hebrew/418.htm - 6k
ThesaurusAlgum-trees (3 Occurrences)
Algum-trees. Algums, Algum-trees. Algumwood . Multi-Version
Concordance Algum-trees (3 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 2:8 ...
/a/algum-trees.htm - 7k
Algum (3 Occurrences)
Sandal-wood (5 Occurrences)
Algumwood (1 Occurrence)
Almug (2 Occurrences)
Trees (179 Occurrences)
Lyres (21 Occurrences)
Logs (12 Occurrences)
Fir-trees (11 Occurrences)
Terraces (9 Occurrences)
Bible ConcordanceAlgum-trees (3 Occurrences)
2 Chronicles 2:8 Send me also cedar-trees, fir-trees, and algum-trees, out of Lebanon; for I know that thy servants know how to cut timber in Lebanon: and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,
2 Chronicles 9:10 And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, that brought gold from Ophir, brought algum-trees and precious stones.
2 Chronicles 9:11 And the king made of the algum-trees terraces for the house of Jehovah, and for the king's house, and harps and psalteries for the singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah.
Related Terms
LinksBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus


text:
as you may remember, we went into this in a bit of a roundabout way.. and got pulled in to more days before we even left. and being there? it sealed the deal. it's been two months since our trip, and i've been going back and forth over how i want to share it here. since we sat down last night and recorded all of our favorites, i thought that would be a good place to start. =)
dates : sept 18th-25th
resort : port orleans riverside
details : 5 days at disney parks, 1 day at universal islands of adventure
hollywood studios :
sam | star tours / toy story midway mania
ben | star tours / toy story midway mania
alex | rock n' rollercoaster / toy story midway mania
matthew | toy story midway mania / indiana jones stunt show
lisa | fantasmic / rock n rollercoaster
epcot :
sam | test track / illuminations
ben | test track / soarin'
alex | soarin' / test track
matthew | spaceship earth / soarin' (with a special mention for les halles bakery)
lisa | illuminations / world showcase
magic kingdom :
sam | splash mountain / big thunder mountain railroad / stitch's great escape
ben | splash mountain / monsters inc laugh floor / haunted mansion
alex | splash mountain / space mountain / monsters inc laugh floor
matthew | haunted mansion / wishes / big thunder mountain railroad
lisa | wishes / haunted mansion / TTA peoplemover
animal kingdom :
sam | kali river rapids / dinosaur
ben | dinosaur / kali river rapids
alex | everest / dinosaur
matthew | safari / phylicia rashad in the dinosaur preshow video
lisa | everest / safari
islands of adventure :
sam | spiderman / olivanders
ben | bluto's bilge rat barges / spiderman
alex | hulk coaster / ripsaw falls
matthew | forbidden journey / spiderman
lisa | forbidden journey / all of hogsmeade
favorite mickey shaped food :
sam | waffle / rice krispie treat
ben | waffle
alex | ice cream sandwich
matthew | mickey bar
lisa | ice cream sandwich
current status for recording all these memories :
3 layouts made, a planned PL spread and a big bag full of notes and memorabilia

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sessions with Barry can get messy. By way of a Christmas present he emailed me a recording of the aftermath of one such session. The time stamp was deliberately stripped out so I don't know when it took place. It was terrifying listening. However, I have no idea how to upload audio and I'm not going to learn for the sake of this nonsense. Here then, without comment, is an excerpt.
Craig: Sing for me, Barry. Sing me a sea shanty!
Barry: He says he won't take us.
Craig: What?
Barry: The taxi driver. Says he won't take us cus yer too drunk.
Craig: Drunk! Well fuck him and the taxi he rode in on. You've got legs! I've got legs! [Singing] Oh I've got two legs from my hips to the ground, and when I move they walk around.
Barry: Alright. Come on then, gerrup. Which way?
Craig: I dunno.
Barry: It's your bloody city!
Craig: I don't know the way. I need the map. Return the map, Barry. Return what you have stolen from me!
[Scuffling noises. Small metallic bang. Distant shouting.]
Barry: Get down off that phone box.
Craig: I was getting my bearings. It's this way.
[Sound of walking. Distant noise of revellers.]
Barry: Chuffin' 'eck. Cardiff's like a war zone at night. Is that Military Police over thur?
Craig: [Burps] Probably. We're walking on a battlefield. This is the dark heart of craft right here. This is where the war was fought. See them bullet holes in that pub wall? Craft rounds. And there's where hop bombs exploded. Brewers fought and died here wielding their hop shovels against Big Beer, and Big Beer was drowned in their own fizzy piss.
Barry: Shut it you daft berk.
Craig: We won the war, Barry! Craft is everywhere – it's in every bar, it's in every supermarket, it's on everyone's lips.
Barry: Yer a craft city slag. Only cities got the craft. Come up nerth Yerkshire, go t' mid-Wales, middle o' England, nowt craft there.
Craig: You know how I know we won? I got you, Barry. I got you into craft. [Hisses unnervingly] We're all craft wankers now, Barry.
Barry: Interesting if true. Gerrof me coat.
Craig: Of course it's true! When you think about it… hey… look at that cat! It has a moustache! Hey, cat! You, cat!
Barry: Cat! Gerrover 'ere!
[Remaining 7 minutes 38 seconds recording time constitutes Craig and Barry shouting at a cat. The cat does not respond.]


text:
You are currently browsing the tag archive for the 'Belvedere Castle' tag.
I met up with the NYC Urban Sketchers in Central Park at Belvedere Castle. Belvedere, meaning "beautiful view" in Italian was, according to the Central Park website, a "Victorian Folly" built by Calvert Vaux. Belvedere Castle has been equipped with meteorological equipment since 1919 and records rainfall, wind and other weather information. But for us it was the first stop of a beautiful day in a beautiful place.
I arrived at Belvedere Castle to discover that a high school art class from Memphis, Tennessee had joined us. They were adorable and fun and thrilled to be in NYC. They had seen Kinky Boots and Pippin on Broadway, thought Times Square was "awesome" and after leaving us were going to the Metropolitan Museum. They also saw that some of us were using water brushes to paint. Well, you would have thought we had just showed them electricity for the first time. Water brushes were awesome too. And they called me and Susan ma'am. Which is something I think NYC
brats kids should start. I never thought I would like it, but I really didn't mind being called ma'am.
Some of us stayed at Belvedere Castle while others went to the next stop which was by the Delacorte Theater to sketch the statue of Romeo and Juliet. Then on the to lawn looking up at Belvedere Castle when a sketcher from Perth, Australia joined us. And then we all realized we were starving. Off to Carmine's for lunch where unfortunately I had to take my leave, but the others stayed and ate and sketched. You can visit the NYC Urban Sketchers' blog here. and visit some of the other sketchers sites, Joan Tavalott's blog here. And Mia's website here.


text:
How to Gain $45 Trillion
Just by opening a door
In a world increasingly questioning migration and immigration, it's almost blasphemy to suggest that we ought to crack our doors open a bit further. But the data are clear. Migration is a vast and largely untapped source of economic growth and development. To increase human capability, economic potential, and innovative capacity, border controls should be loosened.


text:
This feature includes all four Operators from the SAS counter terrorism unit in Rainbow Six Siege. SAS is comprised of two Attackers and two Defenders. Each character comes armed with his or her own primary and secondary weapons. Additionally, every Operator has a signature gadget that will prove beneficial in combat.
Remember, the game assigns a unique Operator to each team member, so there's no guarantee you'll be able to play as your favorite. For this reason, we suggest familiarizing yourself with everyone.
SAS Operator Sledge – Attacker
- Armor: Medium
- Speed: Medium
- Primary Weapons: 591A1 Shotgun, L85A2
- Secondary Weapons: Mac 11, 226 MK 25
- Generic Gadgets: Breach Charge, Frag Grenade
- Unique Gadget: Tactical Breaching Hammer (AKA The Caber)
Armed with his Tactical Breaching Hammer, Sledge is able to bust through almost any barricade in the game. This lets him create new entry points for his teammates. We imagine that once you see "The Caber" in action, the standard Breach Charge won't seem nearly as appealing.
SAS Operator Thatcher
- Armor: Medium
- Speed: Medium
- Primary Weapons: L85A2, K33
- Secondary Weapons: 226 MK 25
- Generic Gadget: Breach Charge, Stun Grenade
- Unique Gadget: EMP Grenade
Thatcher is decently balanced, making him a good character for newcomers. Although he can make some noise with the Breach Charge, his EMP Grenade disables enemy electronics, leaving opponents in the dark.
SAS Operator Mule
- Armor: Medium
- Speed: Medium
- Primary Weapons: MP5K, 591A1
- Secondary Weapons: 226 MK 25
- Generic Gadget: Deployable Shield, Nitro Cell
- Unique Gadget: MONI (GC90 Signal Disrupter)
Mule's job is to prevent Attackers from finding the objective. For this, he has the MONI, a Signal Disrupter that protects against Breach Charges and scrambles Drones that the Attackers normally deploy at the start of a round.
SAS Operator Smoke
- Armor: Medium
- Speed: Medium
- Primary Weapons: FMG-9, 591A1
- Secondary Weapons: 226 MK 25, Mac 11
- Generic Gadget: Barbed Wire, Nitro Cell
- Special Gadget: Compound Z8
What is Compound Z8? Answer: easily one of the coolest gadgets in Rainbow Six Siege. When Smoke throws this item, it unleashes gas the player can remote detonate. It's perfect for when you're in the objective room and need to buy some time. Throw this sucker outside the room to disorient Attackers so they rush in unprepared, or hang back while the timer counts down.
For more tips, visit our Rainbow Six Siege Guide!


text:
Three months in Ukraine botulism killed nine people. Total in the country during this period recorded 62 cases of dangerous infection. This was reported today by Deputy Minister of health of Ukraine for European integration Oksana Sivak, UNIAN reports.
She stressed that almost all cases associated with the consumption of fish in domestic and industrial production.
"For three months in Ukraine recorded 62 cases of botulism, of which 9 ended in death. This disease can appear from two to 24 hours. At the first symptoms of poisoning should immediately consult doctors," said Sivak.
She acknowledged that Ukraine has a huge problem with the presence of protivobotulinicheskoy serum.
"Serum – superproblem. We can only use registered products. To date, no single drug in Ukraine is not registered. All negotiations with the producers, ended unsuccessfully. Manufacturers to supply drugs unprofitable. We have agreements with international organizations on humanitarian assistance by the serum against botulism. With the International Red Cross and UNDP. We are asking more doses, perhaps a few hundred," – said Sivak.
She also added that last year, there were 105 cases of botulism, 12 of them fatal.
Recall that in Ukraine in recent weeks have continued to record cases of botulism among the population associated with the consumption of fish products. The state foods and consumer service had reported the outbreak of a dangerous infection in Poltava, Sumy and Zaporizhzhya regions. In addition, botulism was diagnosed in Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Odessa and Kherson regions.
Botulism – severe toxic infectious disease which affects the nervous system. A severe form of the disease can lead to death.


text:
Here are the results of the State Junior championship for Dr. D N Rajanna memorial trophy for boys and Sosale trophy for girls. Matches were played at Kanteeerava courts, Bangalore on 8-8-2013.
Beagles BC are the champions amongst the boys and Sports Hostel, Mysore in the girls section.
Final Standings
Winners: Beagles BC
Runners up: Young Orions
3rd place: Mangalore BC
Winners: Sports Hostel, Mysore
Runners up: DYSS, Mandya
3rd place: Sp. School, Vidyanagar
Semifinal League Results
1. Mangalore BC 50 (Melver 26, Sowkin Shetty 11) bt Beagles BC 47 (Sharath 12, Rajeshwar 11) HT 23-14.
2. Young Orions 45 (Vishwajith 16) bt JSC 42 (Sachin 20) HT 22-13.
1. Sports Hostel, Mysore 35 (Supriya 13) bt DYSS, Mandya 30 (Sandhya 11) HT 23-16.
2. Mounts Club 41 (Lopamudra 14) bt Sp. School, Vidyanagar 40 (Priyanka 16, Baby Bai 10) HT 27-19.
Republished with permission from sportskeeda.com. The original post can be found here.


text:
Transcript Where to from here? Kindergarten train-the
Where to from here? 14878 Train-the-trainer workshop: Session 3 Key messages • Alignment between EYLF and QKLG • Focus on quality — NQS • Focus on informed decision making – QKLG – the Continua – online professional development modules. Importance of facilitator's role Effective facilitators have: • knowledge and understanding • passion, enthusiasm and confidence • communication and reflection skills • the ability to engage in intentional conversations to promote learning and change. Facilitators play an important role in introducing the QKLG. More information for facilitators Visit the QKLG professional development material on the QCAA website: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au. Train-the-trainer resources will be available in the resources section, under professional topics. Opportunities for face-to-face professional development for teachers will be offered in Semester 2. For details, see the PD & events section on the QCAA website www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/events. Importance of building networks Resource: Building support networks


text:
Promotional Keyring With Hook
Model# VK1000
Product Details
- Colorful key tag with sliding plastic clip for easy to attachment to belt loop or purse.
- Dimensions: 1" W x 3 5/8" H x 1/4" D
- Materials: Metal, Plastic
- includes one color/location print, polybag
Decoration Info
SilkScreen Includes:
Included is 1 Color 1 Location
Additional Color:
$75 Set-up Fee
$0.33 Running Fee
Additional Color:
$75 Set-up Fee
$0.33 Running Fee
Order Process
- Place order.
- A detailed Proof-Sheet will be emailed.
- You approve -or- adjust.
- When all looks good & approved,
we then charge CC card.
- Order goes into production.
Production Time
10 - 14 Business Days, or sooner
after art sheet is approved.
Need it sooner? Any Questions?
No problem! Give us a call 1.800.278.7659


text:
Psychotherapy in Cambridge
Penny Maddrell MA, UKCP-registered therapist
Psychotherapy in Cambridge, UK
- near Histon Road and the A14/B1049 Histon interchange in Cambridge, UK
- about 30 minutes on foot (12 minutes by bike) from the centre of Cambridge, and easy to reach by car from Junction 32 of the A14.
Contact details
07982 437375
Psychotherapy involves a confidential, professional relationship in which you can think together with someone about your life. You may have felt depressed, anxious or angry for some time, or you may want help to find your way through a short-term problem.
Some people have difficulties they can't easily talk to friends or family about. Some people want to get a better understanding of experiences they have had, to help them move ahead.
As well as thinking and talking about your experiences, psychotherapy can involve attention to body sensations and feelings it is not easy to find words for. You may remember bits of dreams, or you may describe situations using visual images that occur to you. Whatever comes up can turn out to be meaningful, even when it doesn't seem to make any obvious sense at first.
Practical questions
Sessions are one hour and once (or twice) weekly, at the same time(s) each week. My fee is currently £55 per session. I review my fees each spring and may make a small increase then.
To arrange an initial consultation, please send an email or leave a voice message. I recommend meeting twice to talk and find out whether we could work together, whether psychotherapy may benefit you, or what other options may be open to you.
If we do work together, your session time is kept for you, so I charge for sessions when I am working, even if you do not come for whatever reason.
I take breaks as follows: about the last 3 weeks in August, 1-2 weeks at Christmas and Easter, and a week at 'half-term' in February, May/June and October. I provide the dates well in advance.
My location is off Histon Road/B1049 in the northwestern part of Cambridge. It's easy to come in by car from Junction 32 of the A14 (Histon interchange) or it takes about 30 minutes to walk (12 to cycle) from the centre of Cambridge.
Qualifications and experience
I have been working with clients in private practice for 14 years and am registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy - registration number 07158940.
I trained between 2003 and 2009 and have an MA in psychotherapy.


text:
The MicroHip technique, a minimally invasive and relatively gentile surgical method to replace the hip joint, was developed by Dr. Markus C. Michel and Dr. Pierre Witschger of the Orthopaedic Center in Münsingen, Switzerland.
We are often asked how such a development was possible, and why it was not discovered earlier.
"The history of MicroHip begins with an anecdote", says Dr. Markus C. Michel: My first mentor was the world-renowned surgeon Dr. Maurice E. Müller, one of the key pioneers in the development of modern hip surgery. One day, he showed us his new approach to the hip joint for hip surgery—the transgluteal approach. This novel approach required the cutting of much fewer tendons than all other approaches used at that time.
"Super", I said then as a young assistant, "But wouldn't it be much better if you didn't have to cut any muscles and tendons at all? That always causes permanent damage".
The great mentor smiled at me patiently and answered: "Better, yes, but unfortunately impossible!"
This thought never really left my mind. After I finished my initial Orthopaedic Specialist training and had gained more experience in performing hip surgery, I soon realised that most postoperative complications were not related to the hip implant itself, but rather to problems with the tendons and muscles. The fire within me was rekindled!
If you look into the history of hip replacement surgery, you will soon discover that hip implants were not developed primarily to restore the function of the hip joint, but rather, to alleviate pain.
Anyone who suffers from the pain of hip arthritis knows what I'm talking about:
Hip pain can sometimes be so terrible that nothing else matters! Since hip joint function was secondary to the developers of hip replacement surgery, the tendons and muscles were also secondary.
If only the pain would go away, then it would certainly be nice to be able to do a bit of walking ..." Back in those days, no one dreamed of doing sports or strenuous work after hip replacement surgery.
The situation today is completely different. Now, patients expect that a good hip implant will allow them to do EVERYTHING they could do before. Because of this, the preservation of tendons and muscles is extremely important. You could say: What good is the most beautiful Ferrari without an engine? One of our patients even made a film showing that people who undergo hip replacement surgery today can return to sports or even climb the North Face of the Eiger (Patient: Johan).
Our project to develop the most tissue-sparing hip replacement procedure possible, meaning, to develop a procedure using a truly minimally invasive approach to the hip joint, was launched in 1998. As is always the case in such a research project, our first task was to study the international literature on hip implant surgery. In this regard, we Swiss had a great linguistic advantage: We could not only read all the literature in English, but also has no problem understanding the articles in German and French. This was a tremendous advantage for our research. Our research soon revealed that from all of the more recent publications available on the Internet, hardly any contained a stimulus for new surgical approaches. We had to resort to the original literature, some of which dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and, of course, was not available in English. We had to order copies of the original articles from large international libraries.
After reading several hundred articles, what we learned was astonishing. The standard surgical approaches used in German and English-speaking countries entered on the side of the hip (lateral approach) or back of the hip (posterior approach).
The problem with all posterior approaches is that the gluteus maximus (largest muscle of the buttocks) must be cut and that at least some fibres of the lesser rotator muscles, important for fine control of hip movement, must be detached. In addition, all posterior approaches have a high risk of hip dislocation.
Equally as problematic was that all of the lateral approaches go through the muscles that stabilize the pelvis (the abductor muscles). When these approaches are used, there is a significant risk of damaging muscles and tendons, which could result in variably severe and permanent limping.
Specifically, we our research revealed that a posterior approach results in a 20% loss of muscle strength for outward rotation, and the lateral approach results in a significant and often painful loss of abductor muscle strength in more than 80% of cases.
Things got interesting in the French literature, where several references were made to anterior (front) approaches to the hip joint. Details are described under "MicroHip – Technique".


text:
Outsunny 4 Piece Outdoor Patio Armchair and Loveseat Conversation Set
This 4 piece outdoor furniture set by Outsunny is built on a solid steel rust resistant frame covered with beautiful all weather rattan wicker for a comfortable seating experience. The set is completed with a stylish center coffee table featuring a 5mm thick tempered glass top. Outsunny believes that you never have to compromise quality for the sake of affordability. Ideal for backyards, patios, poolside and more, our sets are built for style, resilience, and affordability. When you own one of our rattan wicker sofa sets there is room for the entire family to enjoy the outdoors in style and comfort. This 4 piece set creates an inviting setting you'll want to enjoy throughout each year. Features Seats up to 4 people around a coffee table with a loveseat and two armchairs Built on a rust resistant steel frame covered with all weather PE Rattan Wicker Extra deep modern seats with thick cushions provide optimal comfort Coffee table is large enough for holding eating and drinking utensils and accessories Table features a 5mm thick tempered glass top for durability and easy cleaning Ideal for backyards, patios, poolside, or any other outdoor area Specification Rattan Color Brown Cushion Color Cream White Tempered Glass Color Transparent Material Steel Frame, PE Rattan, Polyester Cloth, Tempered Glass Single Chair Dimensions 22.5W x 23.5D x 30.25H Seat Size19.75W x 19D Double Sofa Dimensions 42.5W x 23.5D x 30.25H Seat Size 39.5W x 19D Seat Height 13.75 Coffee Table Dimensions 29.5L x 15.75W x 15H Tempered Glass Thickness 5mm Net Weight 55 lbs Coffee Table Weight Capacity 110 lbs Chair Weight Capacity 265 lbs
|Catalogue Product Name
|Outsunny 4 Piece Outdoor Patio Armchair and Loveseat Conversation Set
|Visit Store
DISCLOSURE: We may earn a commission when you use one of our links/coupons to make a purchase.


text:
In today's technological climate, manufacturing remains one of the largest, most profitable sectors both in the UK and globally. A 2016 report by the House of Commons found that the manufacturing industry accounted for no less than 8% of jobs in the UK and contributed a whopping £177 billion to the economy, with the value of its overall output remaining largely unchanged over the last three decades. A significant drop in the number of employees in the sector has, however, led to heightened concerns about job losses due to the rise of AI and automation.
Today, manufacturing companies the world over are faced with a clear choice: either be part of the technological revolution and embrace new developments such as cloud technology or risk behind left behind and losing business to more technologically-advanced competitors. The good news is that there are a vast range of areas in which businesses can implement cloud technology to benefit employees and optimize production across the sector as a whole.
1 Opportunities for upskilling
In order to succeed in the long-term, a business needs to take care of its workforce. Fears surrounding the notion that AI and cloud computing could render some jobs obsolete can be allayed by helping ambitious employees to develop their skill set. Training your team to work with, rather than against, emerging technologies is the best way to continue driving your business forward while boosting employee morale and loyalty levels.
Migrating to the cloud can also free up valuable time that would otherwise be spent on manual processes, using it to work on higher-value tasks that have a greater impact on the wider business.
2 Maximize efficiency
Effective implementation of cloud computing goes beyond connecting your PLCs and various tech on the shop floor—it means being able to connect your shop floor to the rest of the business. With a single manufacturing system of record on hand, employees, suppliers, and partners can refer to one source for accurate information, ensuring increased consistency and great efficiency when serving customers.
Efficiency is about accomplishing more with fewer resources, without compromising on quality. For sustained growth, manufacturers must drive efficiency both for its own operations, and for its clients. The way to do that is through the cloud.
The manufacturing cloud significantly decreases time-to-market. Cloud-based solutions are generally more straightforward than their traditional on-premise counterparts, making implementation easier and thereby saving both time and money.
Embracing cloud computing also allows manufacturing teams to focus their energies on core business functions. Such an approach transfers responsibility for the operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure to the cloud provider, cutting down running costs and freeing up internal resources to focus on driving value, rather than upkeeping systems. That means manufacturers can priorities core business functions.
3 Manage energy data more effectively
When it comes to industry, the European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive tends to dominate the discussion. Without the resources necessary to get a comprehensive view of consumption levels, carrying out a worthwhile evaluation of your company's energy efficiency is essentially impossible. To properly navigate through the massive amounts of data extracted from the shop floor and translate that into something that makes sense, many manufacturers deploy energy data management systems or 'EDMS'.
EDMS are set up locally and embedded into a company's existing infrastructure, and can be moved into the cloud. The primary benefit of cloud-based EDMS is that it facilitates business-wide collation and analysis of energy data.
4 On-demand delivery
According to the 2017 State of Manufacturing Technology report, 90% of manufacturing companies use cloud-based productivity apps, while 70% felt that working in the cloud maximized their ability to effectively meet customer demand. Why?
For on-demand delivery to be possible, an clear view of that demand is necessary. Smart, cloud-driving manufacturing software can go through order history at different times of the year and use that to create a forecast. The forecast then becomes the basis for demand and capacity planning—where any gaps can be identified and shared across the business for departments to plan and adjust their strategies as necessary.
5 Minimize costs
Cloud computing can minimize costs across procurement and operations, saving manufacturing teams money on software, hardware, and infrastructure. This frees up capital, creating more budget for other areas of the business.
When you work with cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure, you only pay for the resources you need, exactly when you need them. In terms of operating costs, using a cloud provider completely eliminates costs associated with the operation, maintenance, and administration of hardware and software.
Austin Mueller is a manager at Jefferson Frank and specializes in recruitment across a range of cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.


text:
CR-6 SE ABS not sticking to base
HI, have just opened up my brand new CR-6 SE, did the self leveling and have tried a number of time to print an item in ABS but the part keeps breaking away by layer 3-4. I have tried adjusting:
Z offset
raised and lowered the bed temp
fan on an off
I have washed the glass in warm soapy water, and have clean the base with isopropyl and nothing has worked!
Did i receive a faulty carborundum glass hotbed?
capn stretch last edited by
Im also having the same issue since I purchased it,ive tried PLA in Creality,CCTREE,FILLAMENTUM & NOTHING WORKS.
The Creality Support team is also very useless.They can't give straight forward support and they always seem to move away from the technical advise.
I will never invest in another creality product.
Hi, you can read a lot about ABS warping problems in the good articles at Simplify 3D webpage. I have printed ABS for 3 years now, and have solved the problems. But it took time, promise you that.
My way of printing ABS:
- ABS juice on the glass, painted 2 levels. (You can find lots of info how to make your own ABS juice. If you have other ideas that work, please let me know, I would like to get rid of the acetone work if possible)
- Print slow, reduce to 50% normal speed, and increase 10 % each time you print, so you get your own experience.
- Use a raft.
- Temp 230 or more, 100 on the glass, no fan.....
- Print more than one model. Duplicate the model, so it get time to cool down between them...
- Door and top or any enclosure helps, but I see that it is possible to get good prints without enclosure, if you follow the steps above...
Good luck
@ticketec Dear, you can try to re-level and re-slice the model.
Increase the temperature by 5-10 degrees and continue the test printing (Increase the temperature once after half an hour, until it reaches 230)
Then determine whether the filament are original. If not, please replace the original filament for testing.
I have the exact same issue with a new CR-6 SE bought in Sept 2020. PLA works perfectly, ABS fails every time with a variety of settings changed / cleaning solutions etc.


text:
City to Further Explore Options on Community Choice Aggregation
San Clemente City Councilmembers briefly discussed the potential of starting a feasibility study on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), which is a process of customers choosing where their energy comes from, even though it's delivered through existing infrastructure.
Advocates of renewable energy have lauded the CCA model as a way to curb the state's dependence on non-renewable fuels and fossil fuels. Giving cities the choice as to where their energy comes from could open the door to more wind, solar and other cleaner energy.
There's not a set timetable as to when the city may reconsider funding the feasibility study. Councilmembers said they would like to discuss the options with neighboring cities before funding the actual study, which would cost about $60,000 to $100,000, according to the city's staff report.
San Clemente to Further Explore Options on Community Choice Aggregation, by Eric Heinz, San Clemente Times, November 29, 2018.


text:
Motion sickness in transport is a problem that is unpleasant not only for children, but also for adults. We will tell you about the causes of motion sickness and how to deal with it in this article.
Causes of motion sickness
People tolerate travel in different modes of transport differently. If one part of the population does not react to travel in cars, planes, means of maritime transport, the other part experiences painful and unpleasant sensations in the form of nausea, vomiting, malaise, lack of air.
And the reason for such a painful state during travel is a weak and untrained vestibular apparatus. Uncoordinated relationship between the main guides of the body in space: vision, vestibular apparatus and muscles leads to motion sickness syndrome. For prophylaxis you can use Emetostop
Where can motion sickness occur?
People suffering from inflammatory otolaryngeal diseases and gastrointestinal diseases are most often affected by motion sickness. Large height and excessive weight also contribute to motion sickness. Children from 2 to 12 years of age suffer from motion sickness. In most cases, motion sickness occurs:
in an automobile
In an airplane (air sickness)
at sea (seasickness)
In a movie theater with 3D effect
on rides
Treatment of kinetosis
Motion sickness can and should be dealt with. You should not give up exciting trips just because you are afraid of the unpleasant manifestations of the disease. In severe cases of motion sickness, you can consult a doctor and buy the necessary medication for the time of travel.
Be sure to rest well before the trip, this will reduce the risk of motion sickness. Comfortable furniture from this site will help you:


text:
A special insert slated to be published in The Blade May 25 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Medical College of Ohio.Just as supporters are asked to purchase an engraved brick or stone to be part of a physical space on campus, The Blade is offering alumni, employees, patients and supporters of MCO and UT Medical Center the opportunity to purchase a small advertisement celebrating a past caregiver, professor or a favorite memory.
"This is a great opportunity to be featured in what will prove to be a highly read special section with keepsake value about the only academic medical center in the region," wrote Dr. Ronald McGinnis, interim dean of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, in a letter distributed to employees on Health Science Campus.
"The University of Toledo is proud to celebrate the impact of the former Medical College of Ohio and all that its contributed to the community as The University of Toledo continues to carry on the tradition of educating the future health-care providers serving northwest Ohio," McGinnis wrote.
For those interested in sharing a brief message, The Blade has created a flyer with additional information and an order form, which is available here.
Those with additional questions can contact Ron Shnider at The Blade at 419.654.1823.


text:
I'm currently pre-writing this post on a Monday after school and oh my goodness let me tell you how tired I am!I was soo close to falling asleep today during last period but luck was with me as the bell rang literally as I was about to do so(thanks bell for saving me the embarrassment!).Close call I'd say so I've definitely learnt my lesson;Don't go to bed at 12 pm unless it's a Friday or Saturday night...well basically if you're 100% free from school the next day.
'One Dance ' by Drake along with 'Dangerous Woman' by Ariana Grande.


text:
Georgia Horgan uses video, performance, sculpture, appropriation and collaboration to research how histories are represented and politicised. This exhibition deals with the intersections between the European witch hunts and industrialisation, examining how this history can be articulated from a feminist perspective.
Calton Burial Ground is the memorial cemetery to the Calton Weavers, who were Glasgow textile workers killed during the 1787 strike. The burial ground is located on Abercomby Street, which was formerly known as Witch Loan as the road was believed to be bewitched.
Saturday takes the form of a performance lecture and screening, exploring the relationship between popular uprisings and the witch scares. In addition, a series of textile pieces are on display at the cemetery. These objects sit in opposition to the austerity of the traditional monuments and gravestones, inviting visitors to consider who or what deserves a memorial and what these memorials should be.
Horgan is the recipient of the Glasgow Open Bursary.
Supported by Glasgow International, The Elephant Trust, Clyde Gateway and Glasgow City Council Burial Services.


text:
Three arrested following King City pursuit
Three suspects were arrested after shots were heard and a vehicle refused to yield to a traffic stop in King City, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded at 12:18 a.m. Saturday to the 1200 block of Amherst Drive in King City on a report of a suspicious vehicle. While checking the area, shots were heard and a vehicle matching the suspicious vehicle was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle failed to yield to deputies. After a short distance the occupants were detained. One was found in possession of a loaded magazine and a search of the vehicle found a 9mm pistol concealed in the passenger compartment.
Robert Guajardo, 20, Miguel Godoy, 23, and Alejandro Pacheco, 18, all of San Lucas were arrested. The suspects are members of the Norteno street gang.


text:
Posh Peanut Bamboo Ruffled Sleep Bag - Lana Leopard
$ 58.00
Posh Peanut Bamboo Ruffled Sleep Bag - Vintage Pink Rose
Let baby sleep in the softest, most cozy sleep bags without fear of them kicking their blankets off or getting tangled up in the middle of the night.
Dual direction zipper for quick and easy diaper changes and undressing. Wonderful so little one can move but still stay warm. Beautiful signature blue lining.
3 weights (TOG = Thermal Overall Grade):
Light, 0.5 TOG (great year round and for layering)
Medium, 1.0 TOG (a little extra for cooler evenings)
Heavy, 2.5 TOG (thicker, heavier weight, great for a little extra cozy winter)
Heavy weight features quilted lining.
0-6mo measures approx. 28" shoulder to bottom hem.
6-18mo measures approx. 36" shoulder to bottom hem.
Machine washable cool with like colors. Tumble dry low and remove promptly. Iron low as needed. Recommend not washing with other items that have hardware (like zippers).


text:
Integral Solutions International (ISI) provides a range of magnetic test solutions for the MRAM, semiconductor, data storage, and magnetic sensor industries.
Our Mission
To create innovative test solutions that enable new and cost effective uses of magnetics in end customer applications.
Differentiating Value
ISI is the dominant player in its field because of the flexibility and unique nature of its proprietary technology platforms, as well as the expertise and efficiency-driven culture within its company.
Over the past 25 years, the amount of cost savings customers have achieved by using ISI test solutions can be estimated in the billions of dollars.
>10x Faster
ISI's proprietary technology provides for complex magnetic device characterization at speeds up to, if not greater, than 10x faster than competitors' solutions.
>20 Patents
In over 25 years of operation, ISI has secured more than 20 patents in the magnetic device measurement field. This breadth of technology provides customers with the broadest array of magnetic device characterization tools.
>1000 Testers
With decades in the marketplace and over 1,000 systems installed worldwide, ISI testers have come to be highly regarded for their robust and trouble-free operation.
Leadership Team
Henry Patland
President & CEO
In 1995, Henry co-founded Integral Solutions International and has led ISI as President & CEO ever since. Henry is a prominent figure in the development and standardization of sensor testing technology utilized in the data storage industry and magnetic testing space.
Wade Ogle
Vice President & COO
Wade co-founded Integral Solutions International in 1995 and helped grow the company to its market-leading position as Vice President & COO. Wade's operational oversight enabled ISI to become one of the fastest growing companies in the sensor testing equipment area.
Ken Huening
A proven leader in the semiconductor manufacturing space, Ken was employee #37 at Maxim Integrated and helped build the company from zero to $2.4B. After 29 years, Ken went on to help Skyworks Solutions, Nextinput, and Aquantia--the last two being acquired by Quorvo and Marvell.
Kevin Conley
With over three decades of experience in the storage and memory industries, Kevin has been a key driver of innovation and disruption in technology and products while also creating significant business growth. Kevin has held many important leadership roles, most recently as CEO of Everspin Technologies, the market leader in discrete MRAM solutions.
Henry Kim
International Sales Team
In 1990, Henry co-founded Westpac Inc., a leading professional technical sales and service company in the semiconductor industry with presence in both the US and South Korean markets.
Steven Ho
International Sales Team
Steven joined Dymek in 1999 as Head of Sales & Support, at which time he created a 24/7 onsite service team for magnetic head processes and metrology production tools. Prior to joining Dymek, Steven was Application Manager at Veeco.
Worldwide Customer Base
ISI has shipped over 1,000 systems across the world, with a strong weighting in Asia, and continues to be a trusted partner of some of the world's leading companies across industry.
ISI has been a trusted partner to leading companies around the world and across industries. With over two decades in business and over 1,000 systems shipped, ISI has developed a great reputation and is happy to share customer testimonials upon request.
Interested in joining ISI?
At Integral Solutions International, we are always looking to expand our team with motivated and experienced new members. If you would like to join the ISI team, please contact us below.


text:
Lion Slots Casino
Editors' Rating:
Size: 481.2 KB
License: Freeware
Casino Software: Rival Gaming
Website: www.lionslots.com
Operating system: 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Millenium Edition / XP / VISTA / 7 / 8
Welcome Bonus: $500 Free Bonus and $15 Free No deposit Required!
Though the Lion Slots Casino is a bit of a rookie in the market of online casinos in the web, the people behind it definitely aren't. This is particularly evident the moment you step inside the lobby and experience the ease by which you can download their games. And besides, if the Lion Slots Casino has been able to hold its own in an already saturated market, then there certainly must be something about it that's good, if not great.
Lion Slots Casino Games
Lion Slots Casino uses the latest Rival Casino Software, which gives it an edge over even some of the older ones in terms of security and software speed. That said, gameplay in Lion Slots Online Casino is speedy and smooth, with little to no errors at all. What really makes this site special, however, is its collection of video slots games. Not only does it offer a wide array of video slots and reel slots with various themes and gimmicks, it also offers the new phenomenon in online gambling, Islots. Islots are basically the same as the classic slots games but with some added features. They're not just mindless push and play games, they actually follow a storyline now. Furthermore, the payout for this type of slots is actually bigger. So, not only will you have a more enjoyable experience, you'll also get a fatter wallet.
Lion Slots Casino Bonuses
Another thing that helped Lion Slots Casino quickly become one of the best online casinos in the web is their above average bonuses. First of all, they give out a $15 free no deposit bonus, along with another 100% matching bonus when they make their deposit. The bonuses don't stop there either, as they give out a further 150% on the second deposit and a 200% one on the third. You'll certainly want to keep coming back to this site, especially since each subsequent deposit after the third one will give you another 25%. This is an amazing package, especially since it's continuous.
The service is excellent too. Lion Slots Casino's customer service staff are very accommodating and very reliable. But don't expect to use them too often as everything in Lion Slots is wrinkle-free, from the gameplay to the security. They use 128-bit encryption so that you can be sure that all your information is safe and keeps one of the most transparent and most detailed payment histories available today. Furthermore, money transactions in this casino are speedy and reliable. They also accept players from all countries, including the US.


text:
Expertise: Strategy Management.
Locations: Global (UK based).
Expertise: Strategy Management.
James has spent over 25 years working with governmental and commercial organizations to apply best and emerging practices in strategy management and related fields, with paticular emphasis on implementation through the Balanced Scorecard strategy execution system and strategic risk management. He has advised numerous organizations in Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and most recently Africa and the Gulf states. Previously Director, Research and Intellectual Capital for Palladium, an international strategy consulting group, James has authored or co-authored 25 books, most recently Agile Strategy Management for the Digital Age: how dynamic balanced scorecards transform speed, effectiveness and decision making (Palgrave MacMillan, 2018), Doing More with Less: measuring, analyzing and improving performance in the government and not-for-profit sectors (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014), and Risk-Based Performance Management: integrating strategy and risk management (Palgrave Macmillan 2013).


text:
nuTonomy and Grab Launch Partnership to Expand Public Trial of On-Demand Self-Driving Car Service in Singapore
- Grab app allows select commuters to book and ride in nuTonomy cars
- Partnership to research end-to-end user experience from hailing to drop-off
Singapore, 23 September 2016 – nuTonomy, the leading developer of state-of-the-art software for self-driving cars, and Grab, Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing app, today announced a partnership to expand nuTonomy's ongoing public trial of self-driving cars in Singapore, the first such public trial anywhere in the world. The trial will give select Grab users a chance to experience the full end-to-end experience of e-hailing and riding in a nuTonomy self-driving vehicle (SDV).
Combining nuTonomy's SDV software and technology system with Grab's proven fleet routing technology and mapping in its app will enable both companies to study the end-to-end user experience of on-demand hailing of SDVs. In particular, the trial will be a valuable opportunity to conduct user experience research around how passengers book and interact with SDVs. The results will be used to enhance Grab's routing technology and mapping for SDVs, as well as improve the comfort, performance, and safety of nuTonomy's SDVs.
Beginning today, select Grab consumers can use the Grab app to book a ride in a nuTonomy SDV through a special "robo-car" fleet icon. All rides are free-of-charge and consumers may travel within the one-north business district as well as to adjacent neighbourhoods. A nuTonomy safety driver and support engineer will ride in each nuTonomy SDV to observe system performance and ensure passenger comfort and safety. If a trip requires travel on roads outside of one-north, the safety driver will take control of the vehicle for that portion of the trip. The public trial will run for the next two months, and may be extended by the companies for as long as it continues to yield valuable feedback and data.
Karl Iagnemma, CEO and Co-Founder of nuTonomy, said, "Partnering with Grab to expand our public trial in Singapore will yield valuable feedback and consumer insights as nuTonomy readies our on-demand self-driving car service for commercial launch in 2018. nuTonomy's sophisticated software enables self-driving vehicles to navigate complex urban environments comfortably and safely. This exciting new partnership with a leading ride-hailing company – and its large and growing consumer base across Asia – will ensure that we're also delivering a high quality transportation service that consumers trust."
According to Grab's traffic data, drivers in Singapore are less likely to accept a passenger booking request originating from or destined for remote locations. For example, in the more remote areas of Singapore like Jurong Island, Lim Chu Kang and Tuas, passengers are four times less likely to get a successful ride booking on their first try. These findings illustrate the transportation need in the nation's underserved remote locations that robo-cars can help meet.
Anthony Tan, CEO and Co-Founder of Grab, said, "Grab and nuTonomy share a similar vision of advancing Singapore's world-class public transport network by offering the widest range of mobility services to commuters. This landmark tech partnership is a step towards supplementing Singapore's transport network with an innovative driverless commuting option for underserved areas of Singapore – all accessible through the Grab app. We look forward to collaborating with nuTonomy to research this future mobility solution as part of our growing platform of mobility offerings."
"Singapore's vision is to become a leading location in Asia for the innovation and commercialisation of future mobility technologies and services. We welcome the partnership between nuTonomy and Grab, which will contribute to the development and deployment of self-driving technologies here. It is also a great testament to the vibrancy of the urban mobility ecosystem in Singapore," said Yeoh Keat Chuan, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board.
The partnership expands nuTonomy's first-ever public trial of its self-driving car service, which it launched on August 25 in one-north, where nuTonomy has been conducting daily testing of its self-driving cars since April. Encompassing light and heavy traffic routes, one-north has been designated by Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) as the testbed for self-driving cars. Singapore is uniquely positioned to become a car-lite society with its world-class public transit network and infrastructure, making the nation an ideal market to trial SDV technology.
Individuals interested in participating in the trial may register at http://grb.to/2cVDk2c


text:
What to Look For Before Buying Your Dream Austin Home
You're ready to find your dream home in Austin, but you're a bit worried. It's a big deal and even if you've purchased a home in the past, finding your dream home takes it to a whole new level.
When it's time to start shopping for a home, it can quickly become overwhelming. You'll get opinions from everybody you know and it can be hard to sift through everybody's advice to find what you really want. Here are a few things to consider when buying your dream Austin home.
Why are You Buying a Home in Austin?
Before you go any further, you need to consider why you want to buy a home in Austin. Whether you've lived in Austin all your life or you're relocating to the area, it's important to really think about this question as buying a home is a huge undertaking.
Most commonly, people buy homes because they are sick of renting, they want to put down roots, they want more room for their family to grow, they want to be in a specific school district, or they want to control their own space. These are just some of the reasons you may be buying a home. Make sure you understand why you're buying a home and why you want it to be in Austin.
Will Buying an Existing Home Give You Everything You Want?
This is supposed to be your dream home, so it's important to consider if buying an existing home will give you everything that you want. Sure, if the kitchen isn't the color you want or a bedroom needs to be painted, that's an easy fix. However, if the layout isn't what you dreamed of or the backyard is smaller than you hoped, those are harder things to change.
When you start shopping for your dream home in Austin, you want to make sure you will get everything you want. Hiring a good real estate agent will go a long way in the search as they will be able to pinpoint the homes that fit your specific needs and wants the best.
The Finances Still Need to Add Up
Most of us cannot truly get our dream home without an endless budget to spend. However, you don't have to conform to the label of "dream" home and make it mean the perfect house, as there is likely no such thing.
Don't get too wrapped up in the label or you may end up struggling to pay your mortgage payment. While your dream home should offer plenty of the things you need and you want in a home, the numbers need to add up, too. Make sure you're considering the trend with home values and the current mortgage rates.
In addition, you want to look at your budget and make sure you're not going over budget just to get a dream home in Austin. When the numbers add up, you'll be living a happier life without as much stress. However, if you let the label of "dream" home get to you and you go over budget, it could make affording your new home a hassle instead of a joy.
Finding your dream home in Austin isn't always easy. Most often, you'll have to give up a few small things to get the major things you really want. However, if you hire a good real estate agent, you'll have a better chance of finding the perfect home for you.


text:
Treaty 2 Territory – August 21, 2021
The Anishinaabek of Treaty 2 Territory continue to move forward in the protection of our Nation, territory and our government.
On August 21st, 1871 a treaty was made between the crown representatives from England and Ireland and our Anishinaabek (Chippawa and Cree) of the territory to protect 21,440 million acres and welcome your ancestors through immigration and settlement.
A gathering of delegations and members from our Local Nations and our Councils gathered this past weekend at Wasagaming's Anishinabe Sharing Lodge. The event began Friday with a Pipe Ceremony, Water Ceremony, and teachings on the History of the making of Treaty 2. Miigwech to Robert and Mary Maytwayashing and Peter Atkinson for coming to share their gifts, prayers, and teachings with us.
The Anishinabe Sharing Lodge was designated in memory of Rarihakwats, a historian whose unremarkable and immeasurable research on the history of the Treaties helped form and shape our Treaty 2 Government. A video played in loop throughout the event allowing visitors to learn more about the history of the Treaties.
On Friday, Mrs, Mary Houle led a Jingle Dress Dance in prayer for our Nations, our Territory, Turtle Island, and Mother Earth – to bring healing from Covid-19. Several Jingle Dancers from the Territory joined Knowledge Keeper Mary as they danced to the drumming of the North Wolf Ojibway Drum Group from Ebb and Flow First Nation.
Saturday's event include a Grand Entry led by Northern Lights Horse Riders of Treaty 2 who will deliver our Eagle Staff, followed by a medal ceremony. Loretta Ross of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba will present Treaty 2 medals to all Chiefs of First Nations in Treaty 2. Delegates in attendance include Knowledge Keepers, Treaty 2 Ogichidaa, AMC Grand Chief Arlen Dumas, SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels, AFN Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse, Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Alan Lagimodiere, along with officials representing various organizations and governments.
During Saturday's ceremony. during an emotional presentation, Treaty 2 Ogichidaa, Eugene Eastman was gifted with a new bonnet by Chief Noman Bone. Ogichidaa Eastman accepted the bonnet and dedicated it to the memory of this late father, and his late wife.
North Wolf Ojibway Drum Group sang an honour song, as those in attendance stood in remembrance of Residential School Survivors and those children who never made it home.
Throughout the weekend, Keepers, Helpers, and Volunteers could be seen wearing red t-shirts with the wording "Miminik" NO MORE in honour of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Transdenger plus.
Afternoon and evening entertainment with include Pow wow dancing, and performances by some of the Territories incredible entertainers including Gator Beaulieu, Frannie Klein, Leonard Sumner, Jason Lepine representing the Metis Nation, The Mousseau Brothers, the Mosquitoz, and Headliner Doc Walker. Performances also included World Champion Jiggers, Ryan Richard, Felicia Morrisseau, and TikTok sensation, Mikey Harris and siblings.
Treaties were negotiated in Canada between First Nations and the British Crown as early as 1701 and continued in both pre- and post-Confederation periods. Treaty No. 2 was negotiated and entered in August 1871 at the Manitoba House Fur Trading Post, also known as the 'Manitoba Post Treaty', on the west shore of Lake Manitoba.
A few communities that share in the Treaty No. 2 include Brandon, Dauphin, Melita, Minnedosa, Roblin, Virden and many more.
The First Nation communities that entered into Treaty No. 2 include:
- Dauphin River,
- Ebb and Flow,
- Keeseekoowenin,
- Lake St. Martin,
- Lake Manitoba,
- Little Saskatchewan,
- O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi,
- Pinaymootang, and
- Skownan.
Treaty 2 extends north and west of Treaty 1 territory, from the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, across the centre and southwest of Manitoba to the Moose Mountains in southeast Rupertsland. This territory includes 8,676,828 hectares of land, including Riding Mountains, Duck Mountains, Turtle Mountains, Hecla/Grindstone and Moose Mountains.
We are all treaty people, and it is our shared responsibility as Manitobans to implement the spirit and intent of which Treaty No. 2 was made, and it was an honour to us to be able to share this event with visitors from backgrounds, and Nationalities. Thank you to all those who came out to share this significant day with us.
Submitted by:
Marlene Davis
Communications Keeper
First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory
(204) 391.2159 | Email: email@example.com
Last modified: August 24, 2021


text:
Hollywood Celebrities from the feeble hit TV demonstrate "One Tree Hill," are calling on a college in North Carolina to exercise away a professor after he called the command's governor "Massa Cooper."
June 11, 2020, 11: 32 AM
3 min study
Celebrities from the feeble hit TV demonstrate "One Tree Hill," are calling on a college in North Carolina to exercise away one among its professors after he called the command's governor "Massa Cooper" on Twitter.
The controversy started in leisurely Could when Mike Adams, a sociology and criminology professor at University of North Carolina Wilmington, tweeted he dined with six men at a six-seat table and acknowledged he "felt indulge in a free man who became once no longer living within the slave command of North Carolina" sooner than including "Massa Cooper, let my americans dart!"
He became once relating to the govt.expose limiting social gatherings signed by Gov. Roy Cooper within the course of the coronavirus pandemic.
A pair of days after his tweet, an online petition became once began to secure Adams fired from his job. The post, which called Adams "a thorn within the aspect" of the college has bigger than 57,000 signatures, and now, Hollywood has joined the trouble.
Monday, after "Sleepy Hole" actor and Wilmington resident, Orlando Jones, tweeted about Adams' feedback, "One Tree Hill" star Sophia Bush called on followers of the demonstrate to exercise action in Wilmington, the build the demonstrate became once filmed within the course of its on the subject of nine-one year scurry. "This feels indulge in one other commerce for Wilmington that the #OTHfam can also invent some noise about," she acknowledged on Twitter.
Bush's co-star, Hilarie Burton Morgan, added she will seemingly be discouraging followers from attending the college "till Adams is removed." Sooner than the celebrities took part within the selling and marketing and marketing campaign for his removal, Adams told these writing to the college for his firing to additionally leave him their mailing tackle so he can ship them "a field of panty liners."
Right here's no longer the primary time he has sparked controversy.
In 2018, faculty contributors at the University of Montana antagonistic a talk over with by the Wilmington professor to their college, writing in a letter that Adams has "a lengthy account of mocking, demeaning and verbally attacking ladies, americans of colour, contributors of the Islamic faith and the LGBTQ community," The Recordsdata & Observer reported.
He became once additionally embroiled in a controversy in 2016 after posting a chunk of writing about a student activist below the title "A 'Fascinating Muslim' Jihad," the newspaper reported at the time.
The college has launched a assertion calling the feedback "vile" without naming Adams. "In spite of how upsetting and distasteful the feedback could maybe also be, they're expressions of free speech and proper by the First Amendment," the assertion acknowledged.


text:
Introduction: DIY Inexpensive Deck Rails Out of Steel Conduit!
A post on how I built inexpensive deck rails out of steel conduit. Have you seen the gorgeous steel wire railings that have been populating Pinterest the last couple of years and gaining huge popularity? Well I sure have and I've been drooling over them for months and months… at least until I saw the price tag. It was an absolute no go for us, on top of that they do require tightening over time and that kinda bugged me too. I was leaning toward just wire fencing (yes like hog panels) but that felt a little rough and I would have wanted to frame them out in wood and that would have been labor intensive and costly.
I didn't want to do the regular spindles for several reasons: the first being I find them kind of boring and the other reason being that, they too, are very labor intensive and expensive when it comes to a deck the size of mine (over 700 square feet!) I also really didn't want to obstruct the view.
Step 1: Steel Conduit Installation
The light bulb went off one day when I was in the electrical department of my local fleet store and I caught a glimpse of the 1/2″ steel conduit. And then I saw the price and my heart literally jumped: at $2.99 for 10 feet this could work! At first I was going to drill through every single post around the whole deck and thread all of the conduit through them. Well, I don't know about you, but the idea of drilling three holes through my posts really made me wince at how much I would be hurting their structural integrity. I literally had images of them breaking off in my next serious storm. So, no go on the drilling. I saw steel hole straps on Amazon (at only $10.49 for 100!) and I knew exactly how we were going to do this.
I went around the deck first making a mark where each pipe strap would be using a scrap 2×2 that I marked with a magic marker. I put all the straps over my marks leaving the screws a touch loose so it would be easy to thread the pipe through. Once the pipe was in place I just had to tighten them all down. I cut the pipe when I needed to using an angle grinder with a steel "blade". At first I didn't want any "seams" but these little pipe couplings were small enough that they didn't bother me.
Step 2: Competion
At first I was going to try and have the seams random but once I started adding the pipe I preferred the look of all the seams in the same place. When I was working at this it occurred to me just how versatile this idea is. Why not use PVC pipe and spray paint it to look like copper or wrought iron? Or you could just literally use copper pipe or galvanized pipe (though the expense would be more) and you could also use big rope here too.
All in the deck rails cost only about $110! Pretty amazing for only a couple of hours of work and now my deck finally looks almost finished. Next job is to make the gates! (Note: you will have to check with your local building ordinances if you want to build a deck railing up to code ESPECIALLY if you plan on selling your home. Every state, city and county has their own very specific ordinances I also double checked with our house insurance company to make sure that this would work with our plan.)
Participated in the
Metal Contest 2017
Be the First to Share
27 Comments
I found your project by accident and absolutely love it. I've been thinking about how i could replace my railing that is all warped. Bingo! You gave me the solution.
Awesome! These have held up well so far no rust even after our ridiculous winter lol!
If you want to eliminate the couplings you could use wood dowels inside the conduit and wrap some foil duct tape over the seam. the wood will swell up and stay secure inside. The tap keeps rust from showing on the un-galvanized ends.
I would hesitate about drilling holes in the 4X4's.It won't weaken the columns if you drill in the center as the greatest stresses are in the outer wood fibers
Thanks! That's a great idea!
Dobré řešení :-)
The trouble with conduit is, it rusts
Hi there, we're kinda hoping for that here lol, think it will go fine with our "barn yard" look we have going on. But I would think a good rustoleum paint would take care of that problem. Thanks for coming by and checking it out!
This is a cool looking solution! This is going right in my "save" folder.
Thank you!
What are "seems"? Could you possibly explain the term? I'm an inexperienced/new wood worker. I really should find a glossary of terms through Google. I love the deck railings!
She means "seams." The joining between two separate pieces to make a single piece. In
sewing, it's where two pieces of fabric are sewn together to make a
"seam." In this case, couplings were used to join pieces of conduit
"Seams" is what I meant.
Seams, please.
All fixed
My new deck rails look identical to your "before" photo. I had considered conduit as well but was concerned that they would bend too easily. Not a problem? I would totally drill the hole. There is virtually no loss of strength. Looks good, I'm off to buy some conduit. Thanks
Awesome! The conduit we purchased was surprisingly sturdy!
Yes, many codes require being able to pass the "4 inch ball" test. However some locations also ban horizontal bars. Anything climbable is no good.
Otherwize, I like it. We chose a more expensive design. We bought a typical vinyl railing kit and replaced the most of the vertical strakes with horizontal stainless steel bars. Usually SS bars would be way too expensive but we lucked into a cheap source. If we had thought of conduit, we would have gone thsat way.
Oh that looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
To comply with the 4" code I used "hog panel" available from the local farm supply. Only the top 2 rows are larger and could be cut off if you want. It's just as cheap and looks great.
That's a wonderful idea and actually something I considered doing too! Thank you for sharing with us!


text: It's the year 2045 and the world has gone through many changes. After war and plagues have vastly depleted life on the planet, there's a mad rush to repopulate the remaining nations. But in this new world, only the elite are allowed to reproduce at will, and they can have their pick of any available female.Alyssa was born in another time, just before the changes came. How will this headstrong opinionated young girl handle the new reality of her life as a handmaid to one of the wealthiest men in town?


text:
Cuban military official says Gulf oil spill's possible arrival to Cuba threatens 'disaster'By Andrea Rodriguez, AP
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Cuba preparing for possible arrival of oil spill
HAVANA — Cuba's civil defense chief said Tuesday that authorities are preparing coastal residents for the oil spill fouling the Gulf of Mexico, and a top military official said its possible arrival would be "a disaster."
It still is unclear whether some of the millions of gallons of spilled crude will reach Cuba, though government scientists appeared on state television within days of the April 20 rig explosion that touched off the spill to say the island was not immediately at risk.
So far there has been no apparent impact on tourism to the island's breathtaking north coast beaches.
"In Cuba we have had small spills involving tankers on our coasts, but we've never had to confront anything of this magnitude," Gen. Ramon Espinosa, vice minister of the armed forces, said at a government meeting on natural disaster preparedness. "Nonetheless we are documenting and studying. We are preparing with everything in our power."
Espinosa provided no details on preparations, but added that "for Cuba it would be a disaster" if the spill hits.
Some oil has already reached the coast of Florida, and scientists worry that crude will get caught up in the loop current, a ribbon of warm water that begins in the Gulf of Mexico and wraps around Florida.
U.S. and Cuban officials have put aside nearly 50 years of frigid relations to hold working-level talks on how to respond. Espinosa said he had no information on any concrete cooperation.
Speaking on the sidelines of the same event, Ramon Pardo, head of Cuban civil defense, also said he could not comment on discussions with Washington.
But Pardo said Havana "is taking all precautions: the preparation of the coast, vigilance, creating all necessary conditions, preparing the people who live on the coasts that could be impacted."
Both Espinosa and Pardo said the island will rely on the expertise of Venezuela, one of Cuba's top allies and a major oil producer.
Tags: Accidents, Caribbean, Coastlines And Beaches, Cuba, Emergency Management, Environmental Concerns, Havana, Latin America And Caribbean


text:
Yoga is a time to restore and rejuvenate, and in order to obtain these benefits you have to be willing to disconnect and turn off the outside world. Be present in the moment, quiet the mind, and take a technology break!
Yoga Is an Escape from Distractions
In today's world, phones have become an extension of the self. We take them everywhere. We store our lives in them. Cell phones in a yoga class is not a new thing, but since I began teaching, their presence has increased and the focus on them has grown. However, in the past couple of years, I've noticed a trend. Many students now arrive to class with their phones in hand, spending the minutes leading up to class engaged with them. As class begins, they'll leave their phones on the floor beside their mats to be alerted by notifications. It seems like an obvious don't, but some students do check their cell phones during yoga class, even when holding certain poses! It is disrespectful to the instructor and their fellow yogis. Who knows if they are recording the class or some individual in the class?
Texts and sports scores can wait. Instagram photos should be taken before or after class. I'll even take it for you if you need me to. Should you need to know the name of the song and artist of the music playing, don't Shazam it. Ask the instructor after class.
Emergencies are Exceptional
Now there are exceptions to the rule such as an on-call at work or a parent needing to be available for their child. In these situations, the phone is there by necessity for urgent incoming calls and texts, but should be in silent mode. Occasionally someone may forget to switch to silent mode and off goes the ringtone interrupting the flow. Although an annoyance is rare and forgivable, please remind yourselves if you are one of these yogis who have your phone by your mat that you silence them prior to start of class. If you know you may need to leave class to take an urgent call, please place your mat at the back of the room to avoid an even bigger disruption.
Please Don't Disturb the Flow
Ahh, Savasana, the final asana of the class, the resting pose for which you've worked so hard throughout the class and should be respected by all. Lights are off, you're filled with gratitude, and the person next to you grabs their phone and starts using it. How rude, as the screen light seems to be as bright as the sun, your meditation time ruined, and a disturbance to your fellow yogis. Does this scenario sound familiar?
Yoga is about turning our attention inwards and your cell phone is just a distraction. Please turn them off, or better yet, leave them in your locker. Give your mind a break. Your body (and fellow yogis) will thank you for it.
Written by Tom Feest, CYT, ERYT, Elite Sports Clubs Yoga Director.
Tom Feest (a.k.a. yogaman) is a Certified & Registered Yoga Teacher and the director of Exhale Studios for all five Elite Sports Clubs locations throughout the Milwaukee area. Tom instructs many variations of Yoga including Beginners, Restorative, Hot, Vinyasa Flow, and Power Flow which is his favorite. He continues his education regularly attending conferences and additional seminars to stay current with the ever-changing world of yoga.


text:
Furnished Corporate Housing in Daytona, FL
Utilities, TV, High-Speed Internet, Linens, & Kitchenware Included in Every Rental!
Questions? Call Leasing (877) 683-4359
Approximate Starting Prices For This Area
1 Month Lease – call for rates
2 Month Lease – call for rates
3 Months or Longer – from $80/night
nearby housing in: Orlando – New Smyrna Beach – Ormond Beach – Altamonte Springs
Blu Corporate Housing
Daytona Beach, FL


text:
Work on teen center moving along
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley's new William N. Pennington Teen Center is starting to take shape.
The first-story frame of the 7,200-square-foot, two-story building is up, with the second-story frame in the process of being erected.
"It's coming along great," said Travis Crowder, chief professional officer for the clubs. "We're very excited about the pace. It looks like we're still on board for the summer. My guess would be late summer."
Plans for the $2 million center, which is being largely funded by a $1.4 million grant from the William N. Pennington Foundation, include a teen lounge, cafeteria, tween room, teen tech lab, courtyard and learning center. It will be able to serve up to 200 kids.
The club will do one more fundraising push to close out the final $150,000 it needs for the project by offering room-naming rights and a donor recognition wall, Crowder said.
"Everything is on track. We're very excited to see things coming to reality," Crowder said.


text:
20 Women Reveal Why They're Scared Of Commitment
In your typical Hollywood movie love story, the woman is deeply in love and ready to settle down, and the guy isn't quite ready to be tied down and wants to see what else is out there before he commits. Right? That's the message our culture seems to teach young men and women: women are the romantics and men are the commitment-phobes , always looking for the next option, even when the partner of their dreams is staring them in the face. That's an over-simplification of the picture, of course, but it's not far off what many people believe.
Of course, it's a little bit more complicated than that. Many men are hopeless romantics, and many women, as these confessions from secret-sharing app Whisper reveal, tend to be more when compared to a little hesitant to let themselves fall for stick and someone using them long term. The 20 secrets below range between on the funny side to sobering to sort of tragic. But reading them, you'll recognize that we're all fighting similar fears: that we'll hurt someone, that we'll get hurt, and that people will not be sexually satisfied. So the next time a hookup breaks things off because they're not ready for something serious, now you'll know what's going right through their head.
1. Unbroken
6. Too Many Times
7. No Strings Attached
Women Reveal Why Theyre Scared Of Commitment (62d0192)
20 Women Reveal Why They're Scared Of Commitment


text:
I was not the only one who found things of his liking in Chinese shops
. . . Chris and his pipe were inseparable, and he soon discovered that he did not need to worry about running out of pipe tobacco, as a Chinese product was available in the local tobacco shops. According to him, and he was finicky, it was acceptable in taste. I have mentioned earlier that the brand name was peculiar: Panda.
However, what really elated Chris was the discovery of Cuban cigars in one tobacco shop in Wangfujing, still Beijing's most prestigious shopping street. China was a nation of smokers then. It seems as if more than 90% of the Chinese men smoked. However, they smoked only cigarettes. Cigars were only seen hanging from the mouths of a few foreigners. The appearance of Cuban cigars in China was the result of one of those product swaps, called barter trade in economic jargon. Like the bananas, they were very reasonably priced, according to Chris and his fellow smokers. I wonder what Chinese goods were swapped for those cigars. It served the few members of the political elite who smoked cigars, and quite a few diplomats appreciated this barter deal as well, obviously. From the day of that discovery, Chris had a steady stash of Cuban cigars in our room. . .
Less savoury was Chris' habit to drop the ashes of his pipe and cigars behind the radiator of the central heating at his side of the room. I remember noticing it, but somehow it did not register in my mind as a point for attention. At least I have never made a point of it to suggest that Chris may remove some of the ashes now and then. Sharing the same shade of grey with the cement floor, it was hardly invisible, but turned up when my later Chinese roommate started to sweep the floor: an activity that had never come to my or Chris' mind. . .
Right when the list of dynastic histories that I had not yet gotten my hands on was getting very short, I found another objective for my book buying addiction: bilingual dictionaries.
. . . It started with an incidental purchase of an Anglo-Chinese Chemical Dictionary in a second hand bookshop, published in 1963. That volume had an indirect relationship with Chris' Cuban cigars, as the second hand bookshop was located in the same corner of the Dongfang Market. Dongfang Market used to be called Dong'an Market, before the Cultural Revolution, when it was a bazaar of small shops in a larger hall. That change of name is still puzzling, although the old name has been partly restored in the current department store that is now called Dong'an Plaza, owned by a Hong Kong based investment group. . .
The curiosity driving my impulsive acquisition of the chemical dictionary was no doubt a consequence of the interest in comparing the various versions of manuals in different languages that used to be my favourite pastime in my primary school years. Following that personal tradition, I simply (well, no really simply; it was a huge tome) started reading the book from cover to cover. My purpose was obviously not to learn it by heart. I approached it as a learned observer, with a completely open mind, looking out for any detail that would tell me more about the world of chemical Chinese. . .
Just like our chemical terminology, Chinese chemical terms have a grammar of their own. The bulk of our terms stem from our classical languages Latin and old Greek. When the Chinese got in contact with Western chemistry, they were faced with the complex task of translating the Western terms in Chinese, as Chinese is ill suited for transliterating long Western words.
The first Stem, jia, was then used to refer to compounds with single carbon atom as their base; e.g., jiawan for methane. The second part of jiawan, wan, was a partial transliteration of 'alkane'. A complete transliteration would lead to an un-Chinese expression. The translators transliterated only the core syllable. To distinguish the resulting 'word' from the regular Chinese vocabulary, they coined new characters for these terms. The character for 'wan' in jiawan was coined by combing an existing character 'wan' meaning 'to finish' with the character for 'fire'. Many chemical processes involved heating, so 'fire' was frequently used in these new, chemical, characters. Based on jiawan, related terms like yiwan 'ethane', bingwan 'propane', etc., were formed. Once you had grasped the basic process, mastering the analogous terms was relatively easy.
Once I became hooked on studying dictionaries, I aimed my book radar to more of them, opening the doors to an equal number of worlds. The dynastic histories came in a fixed number of 24, so I could draw up a check list and see the list of missing volumes gradually shrink, with at the end of the road the hope of having a complete set on my bookshelf.
The number of technical dictionaries produced in China not only was indefinite, it sometimes seemed to me that whenever I had purchased another volume, about car manufacturing, intercontinental missiles, international environmental legislation, sugar production, and numerous other fields, several others appeared in the outlets of the State operated New China Bookstores, compiled with the sole purpose to annoy me.
Extreme activities like my acquisition of the dynastic histories, or buying up all technical dictionaries I could get my hands on, offered an opportunity to learn how people from that other culture perceived those actions. When a young Chinese man would pay for a copy of an English – Chinese Aeronautics Dictionary, the clerk at the payment counter would probably presume that that person was involved aeronautics. In view of the rather young age, you could further assume that the customer was a student.
However, a young Westerner buying five, six, or more, dictionaries of very different realms of science and technology was a more challenging subject for such conjecture. I could have been assumed to be a student of Chinese, which was true, but that would not account for that broad interest of technology. Who would be studying the cultivation of tea, building bridges, organic chemistry and electronics simultaneously? A super genius? I may actually secretly have regarded myself as a kind of genius then, but I would not have acknowledged it, had someone confronted me with that idea.
Dealing with the puzzled looks of book sellers was only one of the problems I was facing. An even more urgent problem was a logistic one. Our room was too small for all those books, and I would not be able to carry them home in my luggage either. So I soon started sending books home in standard packages. As soon as I had enough for such a package, approximately the size of four shoe boxes, I carried them to the campus post office (yes, we had that as well), and sent them home. . .
Time for another celebration
. . . Saturday, November 1, 1975: Chris' birthday, in the Fengzeyuan Restaurant.
The Fengzeyuan ('Horn of Plenty') Restaurant was one of Beijing's 'old names', the Chinese expression for a popular restaurant that has been operating for some time. It served Shandong cuisine, which has been one of the main cuisines influencing the palates of Beijing residents. . .
Chris should be credited with the idea to save such a famous and good (we all seemed to have a liking for Shandong cuisine) restaurant for birthday parties. We were checking out many restaurants and although there were enough in Beijing to eat in another one every single day, we gradually drew up a mental list of favourites that we would visit more often. However, the Fengzeyuan Restaurant was so good, that we did not want to spoil the experience of eating there by visiting it too frequently.
. . . My diary does not have a complete list of guests of Chris' birthday party, but I believe I can reconstruct it from other information. The names of British Calvin and Kalli turn up at the end of the entry for that day. Calvin actually was my classmate who was living a few doors down the hall of our Dutch room. Chris studied in London and felt a natural attraction to all British students, but he had a particular liking for Calvin.
Calvin was a quiet person. As a student of Chinese he obviously had an interest in the country, but could also be at times rather critical. It were the motivated critical remarks that Chris appreciated in Calvin and Chris spent many evenings in Calvin's room, chatting about whatever they had their common interest.
Kalli was like that too, but expressed himself in a more humorous way, often tending towards sarcasm, a style that Kalli shared with me. So, the four of us formed an ideal group of diverse people who had enough in common to enjoy one another's company. Ronald and his wife were invited as well.
Ronald was looking after us as well as could be expected, in that he stayed in touch without being intrusive. By that time, Ronald had also learned that he occasionally had to invite us separately, because that would allow him to discuss different aspects of China, depending on our fields of specialisation. . .
So it most probably was a dinner for six: Chris, Calvin, Kalli, Ronald, Sarah, and me.
In those top restaurants, it was common practice to book for a certain amount per person and leave the choice of dishes to the cooks. It would always be a perfect balance of meat, fish, vegetables and staple foods. A typical amount was RMB 10 per person. Most restaurants would laugh at you, when proposing such a price today, but in those days it was more than enough for a feast. . .
However, the apex of the dinner would be alcoholic beverage you ordered. Chinese alcoholic drinks, at least for such formal dinners, came in three types: beer, rice wine, and spirits. The latter, spirits, would be the regular choice for a really formal dinner. Beer was a newer product in China and, however famous the Tsingtao Beer may be, still a foreign beverage. Rice wine was mainly consumed in the region around Shanghai, heated au bain marie. We often ordered it in winter, because it infused you with a warm feeling from the inside instantaneously after the first sip.
But not for Chris' birthday.
That was an occasion that could only be celebrated with the crème de la crème: Moutai (sometimes spelled: Maotai). Moutai is distilled liquor made from sorghum. It is very fragrant with an alcohol content of 53%. The first moment after your first sip of Moutai is experienced as rather pleasant by most inexperienced Westerners. However, soon after that initial experience the burning sensation starts, from your oral cavity to all other parts of your digestive tract, down to your stomach. This is why Chinese will only drink their spirits during meals, when your stomach is lined with protein and fat. It is also the reason for not savouring it like wine in Europe, but throwing it down your throat from very small glasses, like shots of Tequila. . .
Chinese often combine beer and spirits. You can then use beer as a chaser for the spirits.
. . . Chris became a victim of that peculiar chemistry during his own birthday party.
The final part of the entry in my diary of that day says that Chris was so drunk that Calvin, Kalli and I had to drag him out of the taxi and carry him all the way up to our room on the top (third) floor of the dormitory. . .
There was a small bonus for Calvin, Kalli and myself too. It would not surprise me, if we burned up most of the calories we had taken in during that dinner by getting Chris safely to our room. . .
Well, as you can read, we were quite successful in our attempts to emulate European student life in Beijing back in 1975.
If you like this story and would like to read all of it, you are invited to buy the book. Benelux citizens can order a copy, signed if needed, directly with the author. Others can order it at Amazon.


text:
Trump's top health officials predict diminished coronavirus death toll
Last week, the administration forecast that between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from Covid-19.
Senior health officials within the Trump administration are now predicting the total number of Americans to die as a result of the coronavirus pandemic could be significantly fewer than models previously estimated, citing the effectiveness of the federal government's social-distancing guidelines.
Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday that earlier projections of the disease's death toll in the United States assumed roughly half of Americans "would pay attention to the recommendations" first issued in March.
But now, "what we're seeing is a large majority of the American public are taking the social-distancing recommendations to heart," Redfield told AM 1030 KVOI Radio in Tucson, Ariz. "And I think that's the direct consequence of why you're seeing the numbers are going to be much, much, much, much lower than would have been predicted by the models."
The positive comments from the CDC chief come just a week after the administration's alarming forecast that between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, even if the federal guidance was strictly followed. President Donald Trump has asserted that the administration will "have done a very good job" if the death toll is only 100,000.
Redfield's remarks also follow dire warnings from administration officials, including Trump and Surgeon General Jerome Adams, who have forecast an especially brutal few weeks as the number of cases in the U.S. reach their peak in mid-April. Adams cautioned Sunday that the country's fight against the coronavirus in the coming days "is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment."
On Tuesday, the nation's top doctor emphatically agreed with Redfield's assessment regarding potential Covid-19 fatalities, saying it was "absolutely" his expectation that the ultimate death toll would fall short of the administration's estimate.
"I feel a lot more optimistic, again, because I'm seeing mitigation work," Adams told ABC's "Good Morning America."
"I really do believe that we will come in under those projections as long as we can continue to do our part for 30 days," he added.
Other officials, notably Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, have been more circumspect. Fauci has argued in recent days that it would be a "false statement" to claim the outbreak is under control, stressing that it could return in force by fall and emerge as a "seasonal, cyclic" threat.
Health experts have noted, moreover, that the official death tolls may be an undercount — given that complications related to Covid-19 may not be recorded as such in hospital tallies, and the widespread lack of access to reliable testing has led many cases of the disease to go undocumented.
The president announced last week at the conclusion of his administration's "15 Days to Slow the Spread" initiative that he would extend the federal guidance until April 30 — recommending that Americans for another month avoid gatherings of more than 10 people; work or attend school from home whenever possible; and abstain from eating or drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts.
Although Adams said last week that he thought the guidelines would likely have to be prolonged again into May, Redfield insisted Monday that if Americans continue to social distance, "we will see this virus and this outbreak basically decline, decline, decline."
"I think we're going to see the numbers are, in fact, going to be much less than what would have been predicted by the models," he said.


text:
The old saying - 'Garbage in, Garbage out' is never more true than when doing live recording. What this means is that preparing properly will save save you a lot of time, money and hassle.
Change your strings, your drum heads, have the piano tuned, singers get a good night's sleep. Take time to tune your instrument between numbers.
Make sure the venue knows you will be doing a recording, and that it's alright with them.
If you can whip up a good crowd, and get them on your side, the atmosphere on your record will be electric - on the other hand, nothing sounds worse than a bored, disinterested crowd, talking, drinking and belching - make sure your friends are near the front!
Give some thought to the way you normally stand on stage, and how much you are willing to alter that arrangement to accommodate a better recording. We're talking 'spill' here.
The way a band normally sets up - for instance with the drummer directly behind the vocalist - makes for some severe problems on mixdown. If you can rearrange your stage set up to keep amps away from drum overheads, and cymbals out of vocal mics etc., - please do.
It is important to remember though, that copyright plays a large part of what you can do with the recording. If you plan to sell it, or make money in any way from it , you need to pay the composer of the songs a fee for your use of their composition.
The copyright issue does not apply to music that your or your band have composed (you own that copyright), but applies to any 'cover' songs you may play in your sets, where the composer of the song has not been deceased for 75 years or more.
Recording & Mechanical licence
But.Microphones are the most important part of the signal chain. When recording is "added-on" to the PA system spec, it requires the engineer to do double-duty, and usually something gets compromised. The PA wins because it's what's important that night.


text:
Today (March 15) sees the launch of the Art'otel Cologne, Park Plaza Hotels' seventh European property to bear the "lifestyle" brand. The 218-room new build features large-scale artwork from Korean-born artist "SEO", the largest of which is 12m wide. Park Plaza said the hotel's art was its "main attraction", as well as its location on the banks of the River Rhine and proximity to Cologne city centre. All guestrooms and suites feature free wifi internet, flat-screen televisions and ensuite bath and showers. Other Hotel facilities include a top-floor sauna, six meeting rooms with space for 100 delegates, plus a river boat which is available for hire. Boris Ivesha, Park Plaza Hotels' president and CEO, said Cologne was the first of several new Art'otel openings over the next three years. Art'otels in Marrakech, Amsterdam and London Hoxton are slated to open in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. Art'otel Cologne was originally due to open last year, as was the Marrakech property as previously reported on Business Traveller (see online news September 5). But those dates appear to have slipped slightly with Cologne only just open and Marrakech now down to launch some time this year. Art'otel's European portfolio now includes hotels in Dresden, Potsdam, Budapest and Berlin (three properties), as well as Cologne. For more information visit artotels.com, parkplaza.com. Report by Andrew Gough
Be up-to-date
Magazine Subscription
To see our latest subscription offers for Business Traveller editions worldwide, click on the Subscribe & Save link below


text:
Despite Promises, Egypt Witnesses A Massive Hike in Medicine Prices
The Ministry of Health has agreed to raise the prices of 30 pharmaceutical drugs on Tuesday from 10% to
50% after weeks of pressure from drug companies.
Despite Ahmed Emad Rady, The Minister of Health, confirmation that there won't be any raise in
the drugs prices, the increase came as a shock to the people.
Rasha Zeyada, the Chairperson of the Health Ministry's Central Administration for Pharmaceutical Affairs,
announced that blood pressure, cardiac, pressure and neurology drugs are among the drugs which
prices will increase.
Zeyada stated that the ministry's Committee on Drugs Pricing is increasing their costs as the pharmaceutical companies are spending more money on production than what they get from selling them.
Zeyada pointed out that 222 drugs are currently facing shortage but assured that there are substitutes
and that there won't be any further increase in drug prices in general.
Drug shortage in Egypt has been common issue since 2016 as it's directly affected by the rise of the US
dollar exchange rate as the effective materials used in the production of drugs are bought in hard