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Client: Private Client
Location: Mooresville, NC, United States
Completion date: 2020
Artwork budget: $40,000
Design Create Install
Beads & Pieces LLC
Simonini Custom Homes
A custom wall and ceiling mosaic for a bathroom in a private home. The homeowners’ vision for the home was to “feel like vacation every day”. I took color inspiration from the Mediterranean Sea, using beautiful aquas, teals, periwinkles, and indigos.
Borrowing from 2 masterpieces, The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai, and The Starry Night by Vincent VanGogh, this mosaic installation draws the eye along the crashing waves, and through the swirling skies, creating an oasis of foaming surf and deep sky.
Executed in stained glass, vitreous glass tile, mirror, beach glass, glass gems, and a vintage Czech glass button to achieve the depth of color found in water, and the sparkle of stars in a night sky.
Approximately 96 square feet.
My goal for this mosaic mural was to create an environment of escape for the clients. Where they could relax in the tub and gaze at the dark sky and crashing waves, and hopefully be transported to the beach on a warm, starry night.
I worked closely with the builder and the designer on this custom installation. The builder created the arched ceiling over the tub in the mosaic backer board I prefer to use. The designer was the person who urged me to create this entire tub surround. She was helpful in coordinating the bathroom tile design and installation, and electrical fixture selection, for me to work around. | <urn:uuid:9310d52d-8740-4a7a-9982-eb9fd397f67b> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.codaworx.com/projects/surf-sky/ | 2021-11-30T00:07:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358847.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20211129225145-20211130015145-00030.warc.gz | en | 0.923997 | 372 | [
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Manufactured from the same aero space steel alloy as the Premium Hammers. Extremely low mass due to innovative recontouring. Designed to be used for extremely light trigger pulls. Faster reset time due to low mass which reduces the chance of following with very light trigger pulls. Sear bearing surface micro honed to produce that 2 lb. pull easily. Heat treated to 50-55 Rockwell C for extreme durability. Mfg: Cylinder & Slide SPECS: For 1911 models.Check price and Read more Detail At Cylinder & Slide
Multi-port brake softens felt recoil and reduces muzzle rise. A single expansion chamber and 42 total ports, 21 on each side, angled 7° forward, provide maximum recoil control. Gunsmithing required. Comes with a .220" (nominal) diameter exit hole that must be opened up to .020" larger than bullet diameter. Can be enlarged to allow bullets up to .44 caliber. Rear exterior of comp can be machined to conform to barrel. Mfg: Shrewd SPECS: 4140 steel, chrome moly (CM), in the white or 416 stainless steel (SS), satin finish. 2-5⁄8" (6.6cm) long. Outside diameter; #2 - .700" (17.7mm)Check price and Read more Detail At Shrewd
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I had forgotten about this, but a while ago a friend of mine did his whole thesis work on the Rayleigh-Taylor instability in the context of statistical analysis of turbulence. You can find it enclosed here :
The thesis is in French, but the work is extremely thorough concerning the RT instability. You might find the quantitative information (growth rate, turbulent fluctuations, etc.) that you are interested in as well as the problem setup. If you need help with some parts, I can help with the translation.
On another note, if you wish to study the order of convergence of your method (if you wish to study stability, ignore what I am about to say) the best approach to test your convergence is to design test cases using the method of manufactured solution.
Reference book : https://www.amazon.ca/Verification-Validation-Scientific-Computing-Oberkampf/dp/0521113601
Example of a recent article using this (this one is by me, but there are many others) :http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045793015000675
Concretly, the method of manufactured solution allows you to create analytical solutions to the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations that are infinitely continuous, that stimulate every term in the Navier-Stokes equation equally and that may even possibly be unsteady. This allows you to fully assess the order of convergence (or the run time, etc.) on fully complex test cases that are representative of the real applications of your CFD code. Furthermore, they can be combined with any type of boundary condition (Dirichlet, Periodic, Neumann, Robin).
That is a good way to benchmark a numerical method and may be even used to evaluate RANS models (with or without wall models). For the latter, see the work of Pr. Pelletier's group.
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Human Needs Definition:
Human Needs are State of felt deprivation. The human needs are derived into three categories like physical, social and individual needs.
Physical needs are those which belong to human basic needs. Without fulfilling these needs, it’s difficult for a human to survive. Basic needs include food, clothes, shelter, life safety and human sexual needs. These all are the basic and essential needs. If some of these needs are missing it becomes difficult for a human to live their life normally.
Social needs are belongings or affection needs. This is the second stage of needs and it comes after the basic or physical needs are fulfilled. In social needs, humans have desire to have social relation to other people to spent leisure time in a good manner. Afterwards, basic needs humans also want the affection needs. Person have a natural phenomena in which they want people to which they love. This can be their life partner, family and children etc.
Individual needs are some times known as self esteem needs. It means socially acknowledgement is necessary for an individual. They want recognition based on their work in social circle, in their family and in their belongings.
Furthermore, If some of these needs are not fulfilled, a human will not have a positive contribution in the society. On the other hand, Maslow hierarchy of needs theory categories all these needs into five categories. These categories are, physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, self esteem and self actualization.
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HERMES TOOLBOX 26 GOLD SWIFT
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In our last tutorial, we went over how to “sign in” to YOPMail and check your inbox. I use quotation marks because there isn’t actually a true registration or login for YOP mail. You can find out what I mean by that in detail by going to the previous post, but you’ll probably be able to get the general idea from today’s tutorial, too. Today, we’re going to talk about how to send emails from a YOP mail disposable email address.
The most obvious way to use YOPMail is as a throwaway email address to use when you sign up on random websites that you don’t want to give your real email to. This protects you from spam, having your information sold to third parties, etc.
Why send emails from a disposable email on YOPMail?
However, YOP mail isn’t limited to that. Since it works more or less like any other email platform, you can also use it to send messages from an anonymous email account. The catch is, you can only send to other @yopmail.com email addresses, so both the sender and recipient have to agree to use YOP mail ahead of time.
There are many reasons why you might want to do this. For example, if you want to have a private email exchange that isn’t associated with your personal information via your primary email account, you can arrange to do this in YOP mail. Another example would be if you are still getting to know a person you met online, but aren’t ready to give them your real contact info just yet.
As with most things, there will be as many reasons as there are people using the service.
Whatever your reason is for wanting to send an email from a temporary email account, YOP mail is here to help. (Unless your reason is spamming or harassment, in which case, this will NOT work for you.)
Now, let’s look at how to use a YOPMail disposable email address to send mail!
How to send email in YOPMail
Your first step is to “sign in” to the YOP email address you want to send the message from. As we have explained in previous tutorials, this can be literally anything you make up on the spot, and no registration is required in order to use it. But, if you plan to use it more than once, it’s a good idea to make it something you can remember easily.
Go to the yopmail.com home page, and when you’ve decided on a temporary email address, just type it into the yellow box in the upper left corner of the page.
In previous tutorials, I have used the address “any-temporary-email”, so I’m going to continue with that one today. The only requirement is that it ends with “@yopmail.com”. Once you have it typed in, click the “Check Inbox” button.
As you probably guessed, this will take you to the inbox for the email account you entered. Note that these accounts are not password-protected, so it’s a good idea not to use them for anything too sensitive or personal. You’ll see that I’m continuing to receive the email newsletter I signed up for in our first tutorial, which explains how YOPMail works in more detail.
Now, to send an email using this disposable email address, simply go to the toolbar at the top of the inbox, and click on the “Write” tab.
This will take you to a screen where you can compose the email you want to send, type in the recipient’s email address, subject line, etc. It’s very similar to any other email program you’ve used before.
I mentioned this in the introduction, but it bears repeating: you can ONLY use YOPMail to send emails to other YOP email accounts. It says this next to the “To:” field, but it’s easy to overlook. As you can see, whatever you type into the “To:” field is set to automatically be an @yopmail.com address, and there’s no way to change this. Presumably, this is to prevent random people from using YOP’s temporary email addresses to spam or harass other people in their primary accounts with impunity.
So, now all you have to do is type in the YOP mail address your friend or contact has decided to use, write a subject for the email, and compose your message. This part is pretty self-explanatory, and just like your regular email platform (Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.).
Finally, before you can send your message, there is one last step that makes sending emails in YOP mail a bit different. You need to enter a verification code, basically a very simple captcha code. The point of this is to prove that you’re human and not a bot that has been programmed to send tons of messages through the system. Basically, another measure used to prevent spam.
Read the code, type the characters into the appropriate field just as you see them, and then you are ready to click the “Send” button.
If the code was correct, your email will be sent and you should see a confirmation screen like the one below.
Verifying your email was sent through YOPMail
The cool thing about YOP compared to other email platforms is that you can go to your friend’s YOP account and double check that the message you sent actually went through. Since none of the disposable email addresses here require registration and none of them have passwords, you can “sign in” to the other account just as easily as you did yours.
To do this, just go back to the yopmail.com home page, and repeat the “sign in” process you used before. Only this time, enter your recipient’s YOPMail address instead of the one you used to send the email to them. Then, click the “Check Inbox” button, just like you did before.
Just like in the previous section, you’ll be taken to the inbox view of the email account you entered. As you can see, the email that I send from “my” any-temporary-email account is here in the inbox of “their” friends-temp-email account.
When my “friend” accesses this account (following the exact same procedure), they will see it here as long as they check within 8 days of the email being sent. This is because all messages in YOPMail are automatically deleted after 8 days.
Likewise, when my “friend” reads my email in YOP, they will be able to reply back to me just like in any other email program. All they have to do is have the message open or selected, and click on the “Reply” tab.
So, as you can see, it isn’t hard to send emails from a temporary email address using YOPMail. The only catch is that there are some restrictions on what you can do with it. But, if you want an anonymous way to have an email conversation with someone (i.e. not spamming or harassment), then this is a good option.
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Volvo Penta Magnesium Anode for DP-A, DP-B, DP-C, DP-D, DP-E, DP-G, 290 SP, 290 DP Outdrives.
Genuine Volvo Penta Anodes are the OEM anodes as fitted from new on you leg or sail drive. The anode protects the drive, engine and propeller from corrosion due to electrical currents in the water. When you change your anode, make sure that it is not painted and that it has good contact via the bolts and metal surface to the drive.
If your anode is worn away by 33% or more, it is advisable to change it, as more of its surface area has been worn away and the remaining anode will wear away much quicker. Please note this is a Magnesium anode for freshwater use. Aluminium is suitable for brackish water and Zinc is used in saltwater.
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Imagination is the cornerstone of Swellness. Without it, we can easily become mired in the old and stuck in the status quo. But what if we began to see the world through new eyes? What would happen if we began to imagine new realities, new possibilities, new truths? What would happen if we imagined not only beyond health, but beyond wellness? What would a “swell” future look like?
By reaching back into history and scanning the future horizon for proven but not mainstream research, knowledge and applications, we can begin to imagine some of the possibilities. The goal is to freely share these imaginings so as to eventually see many of these ideas become commercially successful and flourish in the “swell-being” marketplace of the near-future.
These imaginings would not, however, take place without our face-to-face two-day retreats. These are an immensely valuable and stimulating way to share what is known, and then imagine what could be. It’s not about thought-leadership. Or innovation. Or “thinking outside of the box.” It’s about taking participants on a journey of pure imagination.
The following are brief captures, along with more detailed and in-depth summaries, of the amazing experiences and rich conversations we had at our Swellness retreats. We will not review all the science, or even all of the discussions. But the real core of these summaries are the imagining sessions. We also encourage you to think about how you would answer these questions. What would your “swell” future look like? How would you imagine and create it?
Retreat #1: Santa Fe, NMFocus: Frequencies and Vibrations (including sound and light/color)
For this first immersion, we chose to focus on both the ages-old and newly-emerging work in the fields of frequencies and vibrations. Sound and light/color were the subjects of the first morning. We chose Santa Fe in part because we had an opportunity to experience a “sound studio,” several beautiful sets of acoustic pipes that encompass the body in waves of vibrations and frequencies that have to be experienced to be understood. But they are also crafted from extensive research into the effects of sound frequencies and vibrations on living structures/cells. The group also heard about what is currently going on in the science of light and color as these developments intersect with the understanding of psychology, physiology, mortality and morbidity.
Retreat #2: Rochester, NYFocus: Neuroscience/Brain Imaging & Art
For this second immersion, we focused on the advancements being made in brain imaging and went to Rochester, NY, as it is one of the premier brain imaging centers of the world. Not only did we learn about some of the cutting-edge research being done in this field, but our journey also took us to other exciting locations: (1) The George Eastman House: Museum of Film and Photography (It was here that George Eastman did most of his imagining around imaging, so we stopped in to experience some of that energy); and (2) The National Museum of Play (A hands-on place to play, learn, and dream; a place to pretend, wonder, and explore; a place to discover the past and imagine the future; and a place to rekindle memories and make new ones. This stop was purely to inspire us to imagine what could be). The other portion of the retreat focused on art, its tremendous effect on the human body and how it can be used to inspire feelings of swellness. | <urn:uuid:948a09ac-add0-4c7a-8a16-c0ac06009a14> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://swellness.org/imagining/retreat-summaries/ | 2021-12-04T16:46:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362999.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204154554-20211204184554-00350.warc.gz | en | 0.968045 | 741 | [
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As the impact of COVID-19 continues to create unprecedented challenges for the UK economy, taxpayers are advised to keep their accounts up to date. It is more important than ever to plan ahead and make sure you are using the reliefs available to you.
Our latest tax and financial planning strategies 2020/21 website pages are designed to help you to make the most of your business and your personal finances by highlighting the main tax allowances and incentives and suggesting strategies that you might wish to incorporate into your own financial planning.
Of course, minimising your tax liability represents just one element of your overall planning strategy. Every individual and business situation is very different, and your needs will vary according to your own specific circumstances. We recommend that you use these webpages as a starting point, and contact us for expert, tailored advice on any areas which apply to you.
To discuss your personal circumstances and your goals in order to develop a longterm financial plan, please do get in touch with the DRG team – we would be delighted to hear from you.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has presented the UK with major challenges, which continue to unfold in terms of both scale and complexity. Against this backdrop the government has introduced a number of short-term measures to help businesses.
These measures, being temporary in nature, are not covered here. In this summary we focus on the other tax measures which may assist you, your family and your business when looking at longer term prudent financial planning.
Structure and Buildings Allowance
The rate of Structure and Buildings Allowance available on qualifying investments to construct new, or renovate old, non-residential structures and buildings increases to 3% from April 2020 and results in a welcome reduction of up to 17 years in the write-off period for this capital expenditure.
Business Asset Disposal Relief (formally known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief)- Lifetime Limit
Further reform to this relief was not unexpected in the March 2020 Budget. The lifetime limit was reduced from £10 million to £1 million for qualifying disposals made on or after 11 March 2020. Although the relief was reduced, this was welcomed as there was the possibility for the complete abolition of this valuable relief. No further consultations are expected on further changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief in the coming year
Relief for gains made on private residences
There have been a number of changes made to the Private Residence Relief (PRR) from April 2020.
When the property has been let or empty for a period of time, the final period of ownership, which can be counted towards the relief due to reduce the Capital Gains Tax (CGT), has been decreased from 18 months to nine months. Together with the abolishment of the relief due for periods when the property has been let, for all bar those residing with their lodgers, could result in a higher CGT liability for those selling properties.
Changes have also been made to the relief available when one spouse transfers the ownership of a property to the other spouse, when they do not reside in the property at the time of the transfer. Should the couple subsequently choose to reside in the property, this small change could potentially result in the property qualifying for full PPR relief for the full period of ownership.
Off-payroll working in the private sector
It was the government's intention that from April 2020 the off-payroll working rules, which currently apply to those contracting to public bodies, should also apply to contractors operating through personal services companies or intermediaries working within the private sector.
These rules can have the effect of subjecting the profits made by the intermediary in respect of the engagement (the ‘deemed payment’) to PAYE and NICs as if the contractor was an employee.
Plans have been delayed until April 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving contractors more time to review contracts and working arrangements with their clients.
Your financial planning strategy
In the face of ongoing change, it is more important than ever to have a robust business and personal financial planning strategy in place, to help ensure that you and your family are financially secure and on course to achieve your long-term goals.
For further information, please take a look at our other Tax and financial strategies 2020/21 website pages.
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Savings and Investment strategies - Tax and financial strategies 2020/21
Tax efficient estate planning - Tax and financial strategies 2020/21
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The long-awaited Health Market Inquiry has finally been published. The report represents the single largest and most comprehensive report into the private healthcare industry in South Africa.
The HMI found that the private healthcare market is characterized by high and rising costs in both healthcare and medical aid cover, overutilization and low improvements in health.
This report comes against the backdrop of the publication of the National Health Insurance Bill on 26 July 2019. (Gazette Number 42598)
Findings are divided into Facilities (Hospitals), Practitioners and Funders which are well summarized in the NHI Executive Summary (See link below)
Of particular interest to me is that fact that the National Department of Health failed to make any submission on the preliminary report, but also forged ahead with the NHI Bill. From the findings made in both the preliminary report and the final report, it is clearly evident that the National Department of Health has failed in its obligations to use the tools at its disposal to adequately regulate the Private Healthcare Industry.
These tools include its legislated powers to manage the private healthcare market and failing to hold regulators sufficiently accountable. Hospitals themselves do not fall under any regulatory body besides the National Department of Health itself, and management through issuing of licenses.
A second observation is a focus on the quality of service and clinical outcomes and its lack of relationship to cost. Implicit in the report is that comfort, convenience and convergence of services are paramount in the private sector, while the quality of service in the public sector is most criticized publicly. The costs of both, however, outweigh the health outcomes in both sectors.
Clearly no group has avoided criticism and there are very valuable recommendations made. I do however believe that the publication of the NHI Bill was premature – albeit that it was long-awaited, as the impression is left with this reader that the NDoH will ignore the findings of the HMI and forge forward with NHI as its save all solution to ills in both the private and state healthcare systems. | <urn:uuid:b5644855-ff7f-4247-974c-9ed497e99227> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.mbac.co.za/health-market-inquiry/ | 2021-12-07T22:09:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363418.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20211207201422-20211207231422-00350.warc.gz | en | 0.971624 | 408 | [
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Whether you are importing or exporting products overseas, NBN Powder Packaging's location near multiple railways and waterways makes it a great stopping point for your products.
Being located near multiple highways, and only 20 miles outside of Cleveland, Ohio, puts NBN Powder Packaging right in the middle of the Midwest hub of manufacturing, making "local" logistics costs much more manageable.
Our Plant 1 Site is where all shipping, receiving, production and warehousing is currently located. Our main office is also at our Plant 1 Site.
PO Box 831
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2023 ALIEF ISD VENDOR FORUM
May 11, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Alief ISD will host a Vendor Forum on May 11, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Alief ISD Center for Talent Development, located at 14411 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077.
The 2023 Vendor Forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to meet key individuals from many different departments within the District.
RSVP to save your spot!
The Alief Independent School District maintains an organization-wide commitment to fostering equality and inclusion in its instructional and business practices. The Purchasing Department seeks to conserve public funds and ensure fair and equitable treatment of all vendors with this commitment as a guiding principle. We are dedicated to operating a purchasing program that is conducted in a professional manner; providing Alief ISD taxpayers with the maximum value for each dollar entrusted to us while satisfying the needs of the District and its students and staff. We are proud to utilize a system that provides quality, integrity, and promotes competition. | <urn:uuid:9e880419-6c46-4437-9ba7-f614c3bb6e8a> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://b2gvictory.com/event/2023-alief-isd-vendor-forum/ | 2024-02-20T22:17:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.943295 | 234 | [
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December 26, 2023
Maximize Your Earnings: Essential SEO for Affiliate Marketing Tactics
Are you looking to increase your affiliate marketing earnings through SEO? Discovering and implementing the right SEO tactics can be a game-changer, especially when focusing on SEO for affiliate marketing. This article dives into the essential SEO strategies you need for affiliate marketing success. We’ll discuss how to boost site visibility, master keyword research, and construct an SEO-friendly site structure—all designed to enhance organic traffic and skyrocket your affiliate revenue. Expect practical advice on creating compelling content, optimizing affiliate links, and leveraging analytics to refine your SEO for affiliate marketing strategy.
- A strong SEO foundation for affiliate marketing enhances site visibility, draws organic traffic, and increases conversions, with targeted keyword research and relevant content being instrumental.
- Mastering keyword selection, particularly long-tail keywords, and internal linking, as well as crafting compelling meta descriptions and titles, are key to attracting targeted visitors and improving search engine rankings.
- Creating high-quality, balanced content; fostering a diverse backlink profile; and leveraging analytics to track KPIs and adapt strategies are crucial for maintaining relevance and authority in affiliate marketing.
Harnessing SEO to Propel Your Affiliate Marketing Success
SEO, or search engine optimization, acts like a magic wand, transforming an ordinary affiliate website into a highly visible, revenue-generating platform. A well-crafted SEO strategy, paired with a strong grasp of organic traffic, can morph your affiliate site into a magnet for targeted visitors poised for conversion through seo affiliate marketing. By investing in your seo efforts, you can ensure the success of your affiliate marketing venture.
But how does SEO do this? Let’s unveil the power of SEO in affiliate marketing!
Unveiling the Power of SEO in Affiliate Marketing
The magic of SEO lies in its ability to:
- Make your affiliate site visible to the right audience at the right time
- Optimize your site for search engines
- Draw targeted, organic traffic to your platform
- Increase visibility and conversions
Incorporating affiliate marketing SEO into your affiliate marketing strategy not only enhances your visibility on search engine result pages but also turns organic traffic into a significant source of your affiliate earnings.
Crafting a Winning SEO Strategy for Affiliate Sites
Creating a successful SEO strategy for affiliate sites involves more than just sprinkling keywords throughout your content. It requires:
- A deep understanding of your audience
- Strategic keyword research
- Thoughtful site structure
- Relevant content that resonates with your target market
Weaving these elements together allows for increased traffic and affiliate sales, catapulting your site to the top of search engine rankings.
The Role of Organic Traffic in Affiliate Revenue
Organic traffic is the lifeblood of affiliate revenue. When users find your site through organic search results, they’re already interested in what you have to offer, making them more likely to convert.
Optimizing your site for conversions not only enhances the probability of visitor purchases but also amplifies your site’s potential to generate significant affiliate revenue.
Decoding Keyword Mastery for Affiliate Marketers
Mastering the art of keyword research is like finding the keys to the kingdom of affiliate marketing. The right keywords can drive targeted traffic to your site, improve your visibility in search engine results, and ultimately, boost your affiliate sales.
But how do you find these golden keywords? Let’s venture into the world of keyword mastery!
Mastering Keyword Research Tools
Like a compass guiding a ship to its destination, keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, and SEMrush can guide you towards the most valuable keywords for your affiliate site. These tools provide insights into keyword search volume, competitiveness, and relevance, helping you discover high-potential keywords and steer your SEO strategy in the right direction.
Identifying Target Keywords to Drive Search Traffic
Identifying target keywords is like finding the right bait to lure in your audience. Understanding user intent and focusing on keywords with high search volume and low competition can attract targeted traffic to your site, elevate visibility, and boost conversions. But remember, the most effective keywords are those that align with your audience’s needs and your affiliate offerings.
Long Tail Keywords: Entering the Niche Market
Long-tail keywords are the secret weapon for entering niche markets. These specific search queries not only help you target a niche audience but also attract highly targeted traffic that is more likely to convert.
Focusing on long-tail keywords allows you to carve out a niche in the competitive world of affiliate marketing, significantly boosting your conversion rates.
Architecting Your Affiliate Site for Maximum SEO Impact
Building an affiliate site is like constructing a house. Without a solid foundation and well-planned structure, your house will crumble. Similarly, without a robust site structure, optimized internal linking, and compelling meta descriptions and titles, your affiliate site won’t stand strong in the face of competition.
Let’s explore how to architect your affiliate site for maximum SEO impact!
Planning a Robust Site Structure
A well-planned site structure is like a well-organized library. Just as a library arranges books into categories and subcategories for easy access, you should organize your site content in a user-friendly manner.
This not only enhances user experience but also improves search engine crawling, leading to better search rankings.
Internal Linking: A Roadmap for Search Engines
Internal links are the roadmap that guides search engines through your site. Strategically placing internal links within your content guides users to relevant pages, enhances user navigation, and improves your site’s search engine rankings.
Remember, a well-linked site is easy to navigate, both for users and for search engines like Google Search.
Meta Descriptions and Titles: Your First Impression in Search Results
Meta descriptions and titles are your first handshake with users in search results. These snippets of information can make a strong first impression, enticing users to click on your site. Crafting compelling meta descriptions and titles can enhance your click-through rates and attract more organic traffic to your site.
Content Is King: Creating High-Quality Affiliate Content
In the world of affiliate marketing, content is king. High-quality content not only engages your audience but also promotes your affiliate products effectively. But how do you create content that is both informative and promotional?
Let’s delve into the art of creating high-quality content for your affiliate program!
Balancing Informative and Promotional Content
Striking a balance between informative and promotional content is like walking a tightrope. Too much information, and your audience might lose interest; too much promotion, and you might come off as salesy.
Maintaining a perfect balance enables you to provide value to your audience while effectively promoting your affiliate products.
Incorporating Affiliate Links Appropriately
Incorporating affiliate links in your content is like weaving a thread through a piece of fabric. The links should be seamlessly integrated within the content in a way that is relevant and does not disrupt the user experience. Strategically placing your affiliate links can guide your audience towards your affiliate offerings without coming off as too pushy.
Updating Content to Stay Relevant
Updating content is like refreshing your wardrobe. Just as you need to keep up with the latest fashion trends, you need to keep your content fresh and relevant to maintain your search engine rankings.
Regularly updating your content ensures your audience stays informed with the latest information and maintains your site’s relevance in the dynamic world of affiliate marketing.
Building Authority with Strategic Link Building
Building authority in affiliate marketing is like earning a good reputation in a community. Just as you need to establish trust and credibility within your community, you need to build authority in the online world.
Guest Posts and Collaborations
Guest posts and collaborations are like making friends in your community. Sharing your expertise and collaborating with other sites in your niche allows you to build authority, gain valuable backlinks, and reach a broader audience. This not only enhances your site’s visibility but also improves your site’s credibility and search engine rankings.
The Importance of a Diverse Backlink Profile
Maintaining a diverse backlink profile is like having a balanced diet. Just as you need a variety of nutrients to stay healthy, your site needs a mix of different types of backlinks to maintain a healthy link profile.
A diverse backlink profile signals to search engines that your site is trustworthy and authoritative, improving your search rankings.
Monitoring Backlink Health
Monitoring backlink health is like going for regular health check-ups. Just as you need to monitor your health to prevent diseases, you need to monitor your backlink profile to maintain a healthy site.
Keeping an eye on your backlinks enables you to swiftly address any issues that arise and maintain a strong backlink profile.
Leveraging Analytics to Refine Your SEO and Affiliate Strategy
Leveraging analytics is like using a compass to navigate your way to success in affiliate marketing. Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing user behavior, and adapting to search engine algorithm updates allows you to refine your SEO and digital marketing strategy, drive more traffic to your site, and enhance your affiliate revenue.
Let’s delve into how to use analytics to supercharge your SEO and affiliate marketing efforts!
Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Tracking KPIs is like keeping score in a game. Monitoring metrics like organic traffic, conversion rate, and bounce rate enables you to measure the success of your SEO and affiliate marketing endeavors. This not only helps you understand how well your strategies are working but also enables you to make data-driven decisions to improve your performance.
Analyzing User Behavior for Improved Conversions
Analyzing user behavior is like reading your audience’s mind. Understanding how users interact with your site, what they’re looking for, and what drives their conversion allows you to optimize your site for increased conversions and revenue.
By paying attention to user behavior, you can tweak your site to better meet your audience’s needs and improve your conversion rates.
Adapting to Search Engine Algorithm Updates
Adapting to search engine algorithm updates is like changing your strategy based on the rules of the game. Just as a good player adapts to rule changes to win the game, a successful affiliate marketer stays up-to-date with search engine algorithm updates and adapts their SEO strategy accordingly.
Keeping up with the latest updates helps to maintain and improve your site’s search rankings.
In the world of affiliate marketing, SEO is the key to success. By understanding the power of SEO, mastering keyword research, architecting your site for maximum SEO impact, creating high-quality content, building authority through link building, and leveraging analytics, you can propel your affiliate marketing success to new heights. The journey to SEO mastery may not be easy, but with the right strategies and tools, you can navigate the path to success with confidence and ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do affiliate links count for SEO?
Yes, affiliate links count for SEO as they are considered backlinks and can impact your website’s SEO performance. However, not all backlinks necessarily pass SEO value.
How do you optimize content for affiliate marketing?
To optimize content for affiliate marketing, define your campaign objectives and target audience, choose the right affiliate partners, create compelling content and offers, optimize website and landing pages, and track campaign performance. Choosing reputable affiliate partners is also crucial for success.
What is SEO in Amazon affiliate marketing?
SEO in Amazon affiliate marketing is the practice of optimizing affiliate pages to make them more discoverable online when people search for related products, ultimately driving more traffic and improving visibility for the products being promoted.
Is PPC or SEO better for affiliate marketing?
If your target keywords are highly competitive, PPC can help you gain visibility faster, but if you have niche keywords, SEO is better for driving organic traffic and building credibility. Choose the method that aligns with your affiliate marketing goals.
How does SEO enhance affiliate marketing success?
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A Simple Stitch Separator
While I was preparing a lesson for a recent class, I decided to paint up some panels for a new computer tote.
I wanted something with a lot of color, and I found this piece of hand dyed fabric in my closet and decided it had suffered in the purgatory called my stash long enough.
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I made a two layer mask (a pair of stencils) and then painted the fabric with two distinctly different designs. (You can see how I created some “new” rubbing plates for this project in this post.)
Now, if your eyes work like mine, you may find yourself cross eyed just looking at this photo. But here’s the deal. A simple stitch separator is all we need to turn visual chaos into a really cool design.
Better yet, the stitching doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to be bold or bright enough to tell our brain that we are passing from one section of the fabric to another.
I used a combination stitch on this piece. I started with a stem stitch in a bright gold (size 5) perle cotton. Then I wrapped the stem stitches with a Pekinese-style wrap with a teal (size 8) perle cotton.
The teal doesn’t really show much until you get really close, but it gives some extra dimension to the stem stitch by making it stand up straight.
Here is the entire piece after the stitching is complete. See how the stitching allows your brain to make sense of the two designs?
To me, this is magic. A simple stitch separator can turn a muddled mess into a pleasing pattern by replacing confusion with calm. Who knew that a simple line of stitching could be so powerful?
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Sam Abbas, Casey Hartnett, Bryce Richardson, Christopher Day, and Gabby Girma at the 2018 TFF. Photo courtesy of IG: @caseyhartnett
Bryce Richardson’s debut feature, I Want More, I Want Less, is one of the best films of the year. I don’t write this lightly but when discovering the film as a screener for the Tacoma Film Festival, it was a revelation.
Writer/director Bryce Richardson honors his two central characters, cell phone repairman (and pickpocket) Gabe and accountant Vicky, opting for an equal, observational view, seeing both characters not in opposition but in parallel as they scavenge for survival. Without unnecessary highlighting or underlining, Richardson made a film about what is ordinarily elided in current New York City indie films: what remains of the 21st century’s working class in the city.
I Want More, I Want Less had its world premiere at the 13th annual Tacoma Film Festival, and went on to win the festival’s award for Best Screenplay for a Narrative Feature. The next screening of the film will take place November 12, 2018 during the Olympia Film Festival in Olympia, Washington. Richardson will be in attendance.
Richardson spoke with me about his background, the film’s unique screenplay, and the malevolent figure lurking in the story’s background.
AS: Talk about the genesis of I Want More, I Want Less.
BR: I initially came up with the idea of a cell phone pickpocket because I had my phone stolen a couple times. And there’s a scene in the movie where [Gabe, the pickpocket] meets up with a woman who’s offering a free chair on Craigslist and he ends up taking her phone; that happened to me too. I brought the ideas together, inspired by just walking around and seeing stores in Queens having to share space, share their rent. The most egregious example was a tax accountant sharing space with a driving school. I saw these cell phone stores pop up, and it seemed like one of the few new businesses that can function as a mom-and-pop, so the idea of mixing that with an accountant appealed to me—to make an odd couple situation. That’s where it started.
There’s also something about stealing that’s inherently cinematic. There’s a whole history of films about thieves, Pickpocket being the obvious one. But also Jia Zhangke, and the Safdie [Brothers’] first films involved pickpockets. It’s the most visually elegant crime I can think of. At least more elegant than hacking into a computer.
AS: This is your first feature-length film, but had you made anything before this?
BR: A little black and white 16mm film called 2580. No dialogue or anything, and all the sound was mixed with foley. I also made an experimental film, Eclectic Brackets, that was more of a city symphony of Seoul that played at a couple of festivals. I’ve written some plays and had a one-act put on by the Metropolitan Playhouse in New York. I have a little background in comedy too from way back, and applied some improve tools to this project.
AS: How so?
When I gave the actors the script I would redact lines. When they arrived on the set we’d go over the scene and give it some structure, but I told them to choose their words.
By not memorizing, there’s no overthinking, and puts everyone in the moment. I prefer it that way; there are nice discoveries to be made. A lot of times we would find something in a take, and decide, “Yeah, let’s keep it for the next one.” [Not giving lines] is especially important for some of the non-actors in our cast. If you free everyone up, just give a little bit of structure, that’s when personalities come out and it feels natural.
AS: The visual style of the film is conducive to that: you give the actors a lot of space.
BR: When we [Richardson and cinematographer Rafael Abreu-Canedo] started talking, I discussed how I wanted to show the actors reacting off each other. I don’t like long takes that tend to be more about showing off or trying to impress.
AS: Do any examples in mind?
BR: The Taiwanese New Wave is a big inspiration for me, and a Romanian film, Sieranevada. Edward Yang is big for me; he shows the type of characters, middle-class business types, that I’ve been around my whole life. And he’s really good at presenting daily lives in a patient, observational style. With how hectic and isolating [New York City] can be, it’s contrasted well with a still camera.
AS: What did you shoot with?
BR: It was mixed media. We used an FS7, F65, a DSLR, and a really cheap camera to mimic the look of an iPhone. I tried to give myself as much freedom as possible regarding which camera to use.
AS: There’s an interesting mix of actors and non-actors in the cast.The two leads, Gabby Girma and Sam Abbas, are fantastic. How did you find them?
BR: Gabby and Sam are working actors in New York. I found them through the audition process; same with the other Lana Boy and Casey Hartnett. The non-actors are people in my life that seemed like they would work in front of a camera. I found a couple of strong actors from my basketball team, and the lawyer is my friend’s dad who has been both a lawyer and a radio DJ; he brought a performance that I would have never been able to come up with.
AS: What qualities did Gabby and Sam exhibit that convinced you to cast them?
BR: They both improvised, and we let it go for a while until we started to get a real sense of their personality. They did this exercise both as themselves and as the characters. Once they left the room, I couldn’t see the characters as anyone else but them.
AS: It seems like most independent films aren’t about work. It’s either mentioned just briefly, or they have these vaguely artistic non-jobs.
BR: I’ve worked my whole life. As soon as I was legally able to, I was put to work, and I’ve never stopped. There’s a lot of movies about relationships and love, and while I’ve been lucky enough to experience that, I’ve spent most of my life working, so I really wanted to make a movie about how that grinds on you. It’s everywhere in the world, but it’s a little more in-your-face in New York. It’s still the only city I’ve been to where you have to buy something to use the bathroom. Everyone’s a transaction to each other and it can be demoralizing.
AS: Were you born in New York City?
BR: I was born in Houston, but I grew up in the suburbs so I didn’t really experience it, and I went to college in Denton, a laid back college town. My first taste of urban life was New York. I’ve been able to embrace it, but I still have an outsider’s perspective. I think you should have an outsider’s perspective on it, otherwise you’ll get really mean [laughs].
AS: That perspective gives the film a particularly sedate tone. How did you establish and maintain that tone?
BR: It’s in the writing. I didn’t go for anything overly emotional; the story didn’t serve it. While it’s a boy meets girl story, it’s not a love affair so there’s no reason for people to scream at each other; they suffer internally like the rest of us.
The actors had to be really mindful of [maintaining tone], because everything was shot out of order. They had to know where the emotional temperament was. There’s a through line for both characters: Vicky is very guarded, and Gabe’s a born hustler who tries to have a positive outlook.
AS: How long did it take to shoot the film?
BR: We shot sporadically. The first half we shot weekends in October 2016, then late November/early December, and then in January 2017. We completed the end April 2017. I wanted to do it piece by piece. It allowed us to think things over, come back, and take different approaches.
AS: There’s some scenes shot with uncontrolled crowds, at community meetings and a protest march. What was your process for those?
BR: We shot those scenes with a DSLR and told everyone we were making a movie. Anyone who didn’t want to be photographed, they let us know and we stayed away from them. We had the idea that Vicky was very involved in the community, so she would go to these community meetings. Then the election happened, and every single meeting became about that. Like Trump does with our own lives - he gets into our heads when we don’t want him to—he got into the film [laughs]. It was kind of interesting, especially with that protest, it’s so hectic, no one cared that we were filming.
AS: How did you measure the amount of Trump and the election to include?
BR: It was ambiance; the movie timestamps itself because Gabe is selling new iPhone 7s and we’re at 11 or something ridiculous now. I didn’t want to “say” anything about it, I just wanted it to be there. I also didn’t want to make a movie just about gentrification; in the most simplistic term, I made a movie about how mean capitalism makes us all to each other, and Trump is a great example of that.
AS: The score by Christopher Day, and the use is of it, is unique. It kind of rises in and out, underneath the scenes…
BR: We’ve worked together before; he scored my previous short. He’s so smart and talented, he knew exactly how to tackle it. I gave him some Jon Hassell tracks which had these slow bongos that creep up on you as he plays his synthesized horn. He made something similar that captures that mundane day-to-day feeling. Just these slow beats that sort of drag. It’s good commute music if you want to be in touch with how you actually feel.
AS: Obligatory final question: what are you working on next?
BR: I’ve got two different projects that I’m working on. They’re both based in Houston. I made my New York movie, now I want to go back to my hometown and see what damage I can do there [laughs].
Catch I Want More, I Want Less at the 35th annual Olympia Film Festival on Monday, November 12 at 6:30PM at the Capitol Theater. Bryce Richardson will be in attendance along with producer Violet Lucca and composer Christopher Day.
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2022
For Immediate Release
Celebrate Labourers With The S’Aints and A Night To Rock
Leamington’s SUNSET® Amphitheatre
Leamington, ON – St. Clair College is thrilled to present “The S’Aints” – Powered by LiUNA!625 as they rock SUNSET® Amphitheatre, Seacliff Park in Leamington on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Produced by The Bank Theatre in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington, the concert kicksoff with special guest Peter Raffoul at 7:30 pm.
Slated to become an annual Labour Day weekend event in celebration of hard-working labourers across all industries, The S’Aints will hit the stage at 8:30pm. Featuring founding members Jody Raffoul and Tea Party Drummer Jeff Burrows, joined by local favourites and world-renowned talents:Wes Buckley, Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe, David Cyrenne, Kelly Authier, Marty Bak, Jim O’Neil and The Twisted Sisters aka Liz Robinson and Stephanie Baker, this super-group will have concert-goers dancing and rocking out.
“St. Clair College is pleased to expand The S’Aints – “Sleighing Hunger” campaign to include a summer concert.Many people in our community continue to experience financial difficulties with the current inflationary challenges.Although we are busy working towards our annual Christmas event, it is important we respond to the current urgent needs….and there’s no better setting on Labour Dayweekend than Leamington’s SUNSET® Amphitheatre in Seacliff Park.” Ron Sequin,Vice President, International Relations, Campus Development & Student Services.
Known for their philanthropic concerts during the holiday season at Caesars Windsor, The S’Aints founders Jeff Burrows and Jody Raffoul teamed up once again to benefit the WindsorEssex community and to also attract concert-goers throughout the southwest Ontario region to what could become an annual music fest featuring a diverse list of artists.
“What a great way to celebrate the contributions of hardworking people in our community with some of the best musical talent in the region!” said Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “We are thrilled to host these artists at our Amphitheatre and look forward to this becoming an annual celebration.”
“We’re excited to be involved in a partnership with these great organizations and in this fantastic celebration,” said John Moran President of The Bank Theatre.
Opening the show at 7:30 pm is local favourite Peter Raffoul. Now based in Nashville, Peter has a singer/songwriter style approach to alternative music. Originally from Leamington, Peter makes songs that often touch on vulnerability and imperfection, trying to let listeners know that it’s alright if you’re not alright.
Don’t miss this All Ages, Free, Un-ticketed outdoor event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and set up on the lawn for the show. If the weather becomes inclement, the concert will be held on Sunday, September 4.
“LiUNA!625 is proud to join our community partners in this special event celebrating labourers from all walks of life,” emphasized Rob Petroni, Business Manager. “We are especially grateful to Jeff and Jody for their inspiration and ongoing commitment to our community. With over 2,100 Members, plus their families, in WindsorEssex and ChathamKent, LiUNA! will have a significant turnout ready to rock with our very own world-renowned artists.”
Refreshments are available at the Kinsmen Kanteen. LTGO on-demand transit hours have been extended to 11:00 pm for The S’Aints concert.
A full listing of entertainment and details can be found at: www.leamington.ca/events
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The Bank Theatre
Manager of Communications and Public Relations,
Municipality of Leamington
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2009 January John Munro records: “Consider you could potentially understand why. Brand new etched “BANK” Cup is actually regarding the old Moree Branch Cup Entry way Boards. In the event the strengthening are acquired of the Moree Plains Council to be the new Moree Flatlands Local Gallery the Gallery eliminated this type of doorway boards and i also bought all of them with a perspective to presenting them someplace inside our house. You to definitely didn’t takes place of course, if we sold our Moree house so you’re able to kid Grant the new panels remained in the garage. Give subsequently marketed and you can transferred to Laidley Qld and panels opted for your. The latest drawing of the strengthening is one accomplished by my spouse, Pleased, and Give received a copy of it and you can, unbeknownst in order to all of us, made this new physique and you will utilized a cut down portion of one to of the boards. It will now simply take pride regarding place on a wall structure in profily christianmingle the the Toowoomba household. Going through a number of my personal almost every other CBC memorabilia I have started along the book “A century from Banking” put out with the CBC Centenary inside 1934. I came across which book during the Moree and you will from inside the front security is created details of the brand new 1926-1936 Director within Moree, Alan McConaghy” Get a hold of Family unit members Relationships for more towards the McConaghy.
Thus it has regional medical value
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Photos:1940s bw photo by Jim Skinner1974 Director EC (Ted) System, Complement 8,Researching Workplace during the Bodalla2003 by the Frank Chapman60 Vulcan Street Pharmacy2006 photographs off new branch by the Roentgen Raymond-Jones
Usually this building stands for the early twentieth millennium place phase away from the economic Banking Team off Quarterly report from inside the Moruya and thus the structure has actually regional importance. Aesthetically in the event adjacent storage of several months is off similar style, the financial institution building was rare out-of type in your neighborhood features regional aesethetic significance. Socially it’s extreme to possess evidencing a turn of your 100 years team contract related to an eminent regional company family relations and thus have local societal relevance. Scientifically the financial institution gets the potential to show facts about brand new form and measure away from outlying centre Lender houses required of Commercial Banking Providers off Quarterly report. Victorian Italianate. Made brick external wall space. Corrugated galvanised iron rooftop. Cement friezes so you’re able to most useful out-of parapet. Highest repaired mug, timber framed windows. Vulcan St Drugstore signage.From inside the 1884 Mr Walker, manager of the Commercial Financial Business, Bega concerned discover a department of the lender from inside the Moruya, selecting the properties off Mr Morris in King Road, surrounding the office out of Mr Toose, solicitor, close the spot where the region library today stands. Mr Walker existed to ascertain the new branch, along with the help of Mr Osborne, team began on 21 Will get 1884. Within the October 1905, to possess ? 70 per year the economic Banking Team hired presmies at sixty Vulcan Roadway away from Mr John Emmott who had founded the fresh new recognized appearing building for the 1890 on financial in your mind. This has been useful multiple something typically, like the CWA fulfilling hall, Vulcan Path Drugstore although it is put just like the George Tait Chemist. Early in 1906 one or two listings that have groups was in fact set outside of the lender for the true purpose of securing ponies owned by customers. Mr Elizabeth Good H Shepherd bought this building of Mr Emmott, upcoming offered they on the Commercial Financial Business within the 1928 getting ? 1140. | <urn:uuid:a3092721-bc7b-4232-b0ae-ee70e38f788a> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://lofcocinas.es/it-actually-was-created-by-our-very-own-no-2-kid/ | 2024-02-22T07:41:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.935269 | 932 | [
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Advisory Committee Chair
Daniel A Gorelick
Advisory Committee Members
Lori L McMahon
Date of Award
Degree Name by School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Heersink School of Medicine
In a society driven by technology and industry, we must be increasingly aware of how changes to our environment impact our health. This is especially true concerning embryonic development, which is easily influenced by extra-embryonic factors, including environmental contaminants. Determining how exogenous compounds are absorbed, which receptors they act through, and how these receptors act endogenously is important to fully understand to what extent developmental exposures impact fetal and adult health. I have used the zebrafish model system to address these questions for two classes of environmentally-relevant chemicals—estrogens and dioxins. First, I developed an assay to measure the uptake of exogenous chemicals into zebrafish embryos using radiolabeled estradiol. I found that uptake increases with increasing exposure duration, concentration, and developmental stage. A small percentage (<4%) of estradiol was absorbed by embryos, suggesting that supraphysiologic concentrations are required to achieve physiologically relevant levels in vivo. I expanded this assay to two structurally-distinct estrogens, bisphenol A (BPA) and ethinyl-estradiol (EE2). I found that while EE2 uptake was similar to estradiol, BPA uptake was significantly decreased compared to estradiol. This suggests that compound structure determines uptake. Next, I studied the function of an important environmental sensor, the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), in zebrafish. Zebrafish have three paralogues of the human AHR (ahr1a, ahr1b, ahr2), therefore it was necessary to determine to what extent each paralogue is functionally analogous to the human AHR. To answer this question, I studied the impact of generating loss-of-function mutations in each paralogue on embryonic and adult development, including a novel ahr1a;ahr1b double mutant. I found that ahr2, but not ahr1a or ahr1b, is required for dioxin toxicity. Further, although zebrafish with mutations in Ah receptors were morphologically normal during larval development, ahr2, but not ahr1, mutants demonstrated defects in fin and craniofacial morphology in adulthood. Future studies should focus on ahr2 as the primary functional AHR in zebrafish. Together, these results describe the absorption and function of environmentally-relevant compounds and receptors in zebrafish, strengthening the use of zebrafish as a clinically-relevant model to test the impact of environmental compounds on human development and maturation.
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It was getting dark. Zoe lay on the hammock on the front porch eating an ice-cream sundae. She looked out at the golden lake thoughtfully. The porch door slammed. Zoe scooted over for her twin brother, Hunter.
Zoe nodded. She slurped a chocolate drip off the side of the tall glass. Hunter carefully watched Zoe's gaze drop toward the other white-picket-fence houses ringing the lake.
"I just can't believe the summer's over."
Hunter got up and dangled his feet over the porch, brushing some blond hair out of his intense green eyes. "Well, we can come back next summer. We have to go back to school, you know."
Zoe nodded, wishing that the summer would never end.
Cool air blew the trees as the twins walked down to the dock. "I just wish we could have done something interesting. All we did is sit around on the dock the whole time."
Hunter rolled up his khakis and dipped his feet in the water, thinking about what his sister had said. "We did lots of stuff. Remember the beginning of the summer? When we first got to the house?"
Zoe closed her eyes, thinking of the empty smell of the house, the hot sun beating down on her back. She remembered wondering if there would be any other girls her age at Sunset Lake. Another cool breeze brought Zoe back to the present.
"But we didn't do anything at the beginning."
Hunter grinned. "Sure we did. We met Daryl and Kelly. And then we went canoeing."
Zoe had to laugh. The four friends had rented a canoe for the afternoon and gone canoeing. Only they hadn't told anyone. A huge summer storm arrived and blew them up on one of the islands. They had to spend the night to wait out the storm.
"We got in so much trouble!" Hunter exclaimed, happy that he had made Zoe laugh. Zoe picked up a shell lying on the dock. "I remember when we collected all those shells."
Hunter took the shell from her hand. "Yeah, that was neat." They had taken their shells to the little town nearby for the annual shell festival. A tall man with a truckload of shells had bought one of theirs for one hundred dollars! "I'll never throw another shell like that one back into the lake." Hunter extracted his freezing legs from the lake and rolled his pants down.
"We went swimming a lot." Zoe could practically feel the sun throwing its fiery rays down at the beach patrons. The run, the jump, then the splash were all clear in her mind. Cool water enveloped her, soothing the burning skin.
"Hello? Zoe?" Hunter was waving his hand in front of her face.
"Oh! I just thought of the Fourth of July."
Hunter looked out at the purple sky, enjoying the memories. All of the Sunset Lake summerhouse renters had thrown a big potluck on the beach. Everyone splashed in the lake and ate hot dogs and hamburgers. The fireworks burst out with brilliant colors and shapes, provoking oohs and aahs with every dazzling explosion.
There was a creak from the house. "Kids, come on in! We have to be on the road early tomorrow, so you need to get to bed sometime soon."
Hunter turned to face the house. "One minute, Mom!" The sky was black, stars bright with prospect. "So?"
"So, I guess we did have a pretty cool summer."
Hunter nodded, taking Zoe's hand. "Yeah. We sure did."
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Oddsmakers in Vegas have listed the Kansas City Chiefs as six-point favorites over the Indianapolis Colts in the teams’ upcoming playoff game.
If you ask oddsmakers in charge of setting the lines for Saturday’s upcoming playoff game between the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs, there seems to be little concern for playoff ghosts gone by. Instead, they have the Chiefs opening at six-point favorites at the start of the week.
The Chiefs have several factors going for them and it begins with the fact that they are hosting the game at Arrowhead. The Colts already impressed with a road win over the Houston Texans last week, but that also means the Chiefs are well-rested and feeling healthy after an extra bye week compared to the sixth-seeded Colts who have had to claw for any late-season momentum after starting the year with a 1-5 record.
In addition, the Chiefs have the frontrunner for Most Valuable Player in Patrick Mahomes under center, the sort of playmaker the Chiefs have never had before in the postseason. Mahomes is surrounded by an All-Pro cast of playmakers, and he will now have a healthy cast all around him. That means Sammy Watkins and Spencer Ware will hopefully return to bolster the offense in front of an offensive line that’s coming together for the first time since Week 5 if Laurent Duvernay-Tardif can return.
The Chiefs have lost to the Colts in embarrassing fashion in years past, and K.C. fans might have a hard time turning into true believers when the team’s history is so filled with failure. However, Mahomes represents a new day. Vegas says they believe in the Chiefs’ ability to get to the Conference Championship game. Hopefully, that’s a sign of things to come. | <urn:uuid:8feea58f-30e7-438f-bb1a-7805f7fefb0d> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://arrowheadaddict.com/2019/01/07/colts-vs-chiefs-odds-kansas-city-open-6-point-favorites/ | 2024-02-25T01:46:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474573.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225003942-20240225033942-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.967335 | 370 | [
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- Kenya has already qualified for the semis
- They have beaten Sudan and Rwanda
- They face Somalia in Kakamega
With a semi-final ticket already secured, Kenya’s Under-18 team will play Somalia in their final Group A match at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, looking to finish unbeaten.
The Junior Stars beat Rwanda 1-0 in their last match to pick successive wins that sailed them into the last four. And now, their aim is to win against Somalia and top the group.
Assistant coach Anthony AKhulia has hinted that they will make changes to the squad, to ensure that everyone gets playing time.
“We have to win that match as well because for us, we are taking every game with equal seriousness. We have some boys who have not played and we will give them a chance to play. Not to say we will field a weaker team because we have very good players we selected and everyone has the ability to start. It is just that some have played more minutes and it would be fair to give everyone a chance,” said the coach.
Somalia are in a must win situation to salvage their hopes of making the semi-finals, having started their campaign with defeat to Rwanda, but bouncing back with a win against Sudan. They are on three points and hope they win against Kenya by a good margin and the Sudanese hold Rwanda in the other group match that will be played concurrently in Kisumu.
Meanwhile, Akhulia will hope for an improved performance from his charges against Somalia, admitting that despite winning against Rwanda, they did not play as well as they would have wished.
Rwanda analyze Kenya well
“I congratulate the boys for doing the job and winning, but in terms of how we played, we did not have a good game compared to the first match. Rwanda did a good job in analyzing us especially in the attacking phase and they blocked many of our attacking channels,” said the coach.
He added; “We need to create more, because that is something we didn’t do and we have sat down and looked at every scenario which willenable us to have different plans incase one fails.”
Meanwhile earlier on, the team beat Rwanda courtesy of an Aldrine Kibet goal. The 18-year old who was a shining star for St. Anthony’s Boys at the national school games has continued to shine, scoring his second goal in as many matches.
Kibet scored the solitary goal in the 37th minute to send Kenya top of the group with six points and a match to spare. The Spain-based forward controlled a pass from Stanley Wilson before shooting low past the keeper for the winning goal.
Well worked goal for Stars
It was a well worked goal for Stars, with Wilson’s dribbling slitting through the Rwanda midfield and Kibet using the best technique to roll the ball into the net.
“I am happy with how I have performed in the tournament so far and I am looking forward to doing even better as the tournament progresses,” Kibet said.
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PABLO VARGAS LUGO PRESENTS EXHIBITION AT THE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY OF GUANAJUATO
The Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato presents the artist Pablo Vargas Lugo in Exceso solar (Solar Excess). It is curated by Cuauhtémoc Medina.
In the words of curator Cuauhtémoc Medina: "An important part of Pablo Vargas Lugo's work is concerned with portraying the intersection between the languages, techniques and conventions with which science represents natural phenomena and their mythical and imaginative counterpart. The works presented in this exhibition are specifically concerned with representing our link with the two stars that dominate our sky, which are the foundation of all mythologies, govern every life cycle and underlie the vast majority of our habits and beliefs. This is where the multiple facets of our relationship with the Sun and the Moon come into play: the first is an inscrutable, generous and terrible divinity, an inexhaustible emitter of energy, producer of capital, source of problems and solutions to dilemmas unimaginable a few generations ago; and the other is the paradigm of fragmentation, capturing the imagination with the periods that govern its appearance and disappearance, the enigmatic and immutable drawings on its face and its antagonistic relationship with the star that dominates the daylight hours.
Nothing embodies this relationship as dramatically as an eclipse of the Sun. These are phenomena in which an extreme accuracy of observation and scientific prediction, and the most pronounced sensitive and visual excitement coincide. However, the modern divorce of science and art, the contemplation of the conjunction of the stars and the sudden experience of darkness on the earth superimpose poetic anticipation and calculation. Together with the mimicry and seduction of animals and plants, they represent one of the most eloquent examples of the expressiveness of the world. Together with fertilization, birth and death, they are one of the radical events of all cosmogony. They are also a marker and symbol of the fickleness of fortune. For ancient cultures, the setting of the sun was an anticipation of the end of time: a trigger for all kinds of omens and prophecies. Today, the dates of eclipses hundreds or thousands of years from now offer the only absolute certainty we have about the future at a time in history when all prophecy appears a priori cancelled".
Throughout his career, Pablo Vargas Lugo (Mexico City, 1968) has exuded a repertoire of resources that make images and references resonate in other registers, awakening unease or amazement at the encounters that these displacements bring about.
His work borrows motifs from disciplines such as astronomy, cartography, epigraphy, natural history, archeology, space technology, musical or cinematographic language. His drawings, sculptures, installations and audiovisual works refer us to the mystery of writing, the fragility of conventions and the persistence of millenary traditions in unexpected attire. Through meticulous and unusual technical, visual and conceptual alignments, he projects them back into the viewer's imagination as elements close to our everyday reality. | <urn:uuid:255211a7-7a42-4d40-b31b-0c778a8a2db0> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.artealdia.com/News/PABLO-VARGAS-LUGO-PRESENTS-EXHIBITION-AT-THE-MUSEUM-OF-ART-AND-HISTORY-OF-GUANAJUATO | 2024-02-26T11:13:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474659.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226094435-20240226124435-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.913414 | 638 | [
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Fourth arrest after vandalism rampage at Dunfermline's Pittencrief Park
A number of bins and benches were set alight at Pittencrief Park in Dunfermline on Wednesday, evening, while several cars parked on Chalmers Street were also damaged.
Police were called around 7pm to a report of bins on fire within the park.
Emergency services attended and the bins, as well as a number of wooden memorial benches, were found to be extensively damaged.
Officers made an appeal to the public in order to move the investigation forward.
Three arrests were initially made, with police confirming that youths aged 14, 15, and 13 were arrested. the 15-year-old has now also been charged in relation to damage to a car and the theft of a bin.
Officers have now confirmed that a fourth male, aged 15, has also been charged.
Police have also thanked the public for their help during the investigation.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following extensive enquiry it has become clear that the group involved in the fire to the memorial benches at Pittencrieff park are responsible for theft of two council bins, later set on fire and vandalism to parked cars on Chalmers street.
“A fourth male aged 15 has now been charged in connection with the fire damage to the memorial benches.
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Welcome to Arizona SEO Growth Magnet, your ultimate solution for driving significant growth and success in your digital marketing endeavors. As a premier provider of top-notch business and consumer services in the realm of digital marketing, we understand the critical importance of crafting an ideal client profile. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of creating an ideal client profile that will attract and engage your target audience, ensuring unrivaled success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Understanding the Significance of an Ideal Client Profile
Building an ideal client profile is an essential step in any successful marketing strategy. By identifying and understanding your ideal clients, you can tailor your marketing efforts to specifically address their needs, preferences, and pain points. This targeted approach will enable you to create highly compelling and conversion-oriented marketing campaigns that have the potential to outrank your competitors and establish your brand as a leader in the industry.
Step 1: Research and Identify Your Target Audience
The first step in creating an ideal client profile is conducting in-depth research to identify your target audience. This involves gathering valuable insights about your potential customers, such as their demographics, interests, behaviors, and challenges. By leveraging tools like Google Analytics and market research surveys, you can obtain a wealth of data that will form the foundation of your ideal client profile.
Subheading: Analyzing Demographic Data
When analyzing demographic data, it is crucial to consider factors such as age, gender, location, income level, and education. Understanding these demographic characteristics will help you tailor your marketing message and ensure that it resonates with your target audience on a personal level. For example, if you are targeting young professionals in urban areas, your messaging may differ from that aimed at retirees in suburban neighborhoods.
Subheading: Uncovering Behavioral Patterns
Uncovering behavioral patterns is paramount in creating an effective ideal client profile. By studying your target audience's online behavior, including their browsing habits, content consumption preferences, and purchasing patterns, you can gain valuable insights into how to engage them effectively. Are they active on social media? Do they frequently search for information related to your industry? These crucial questions will steer your marketing strategy in the right direction.
Step 2: Identify Pain Points and Challenges
Understanding your target audience's pain points and challenges is essential for creating content that addresses their specific needs. By conducting surveys, interviews, and social media listening, you can identify the common pain points and challenges faced by your ideal clients. This knowledge empowers you to develop compelling content that offers practical solutions and positions your brand as a credible authority in your industry.
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Now that you have a comprehensive ideal client profile, it's time to align your marketing strategies and tactics accordingly. By tailoring your content marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, and advertising efforts to resonate with your ideal clients, you can generate highly targeted leads and drive substantial growth for your business.
Subheading: Content Marketing for Your Ideal Clients
Developing high-quality, engaging content that addresses your ideal clients' pain points is crucial. Whether it's informative blog articles, in-depth whitepapers, or engaging videos, your content should provide valuable insights and solutions to your target audience. By consistently delivering relevant content, you can establish trust, drive organic traffic, and position yourself as a thought leader in your industry.
Subheading: SEO for Targeted Visibility
Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a pivotal role in increasing your visibility and outranking your competitors. Incorporate relevant keywords, optimize your website structure, and create high-quality backlinks to enhance your chances of ranking higher on search engine results pages. Our team of SEO experts at Arizona SEO Growth Magnet can help you develop a tailored SEO strategy that aligns with your unique ideal client profile.
Subheading: Leveraging Social Media Platforms
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Subheading: Laser-Targeted Advertising Campaigns
With your ideal client profile in hand, you can create laser-targeted advertising campaigns that specifically target your audience's preferences and behaviors. Platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads offer sophisticated targeting options that enable you to reach your ideal clients with precision. By allocating your advertising budget strategically and monitoring campaign performance, you can optimize your ROI and drive measurable results.
Step 5: Continuously Refine and Adapt Your Ideal Client Profile
Creating an ideal client profile is an ongoing process that requires constant refinement and adaptation. Monitor market trends, conduct regular customer surveys, and stay up to date with industry developments to ensure your ideal client profile remains relevant and effectively captures the evolving needs of your target audience.
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Will WooCommerce Fast Cart slow down my site?
The WooCommerce Fast Cart plugin has been designed with performance in mind. However, there may be situations where you find that the popup cart is opening slowly. This article will help you to find the cause of the problem.
Understanding Fast Cart and performance
The first step is to understand a bit more about how the popup cart works, and what could be affecting the load time.
The mini cart is generated dynamically in the background over AJAX, after the rest of the page has loaded.
The main thing that could slow down WooCommerce Fast Cart is the fact that it makes two requests to the server when a product is added to the cart:
- First, to add the item to the cart.
- Second, to refresh the cart contents.
These requests cannot be cached because - by definition - they are user-specific and need to be loaded at the time.
Possible causes for slow load times
Most WooCommerce stores can add products to the cart very quickly so that the popup cart opens fast. However, if you have slow hosting and/or your site has wider performance problems (e.g. being overloaded with too many plugins or slow loading custom code) then the popup cart may take longer to load. This is due to the overall speed of the website, which mean that the two server requests take longer than they would on a faster website. It is not a specific problem with the plugin.
You can check this by using the 'Inspect Element' tool in Chrome to compare the speed of adding products to the cart with and without Fast Cart:
- Visit the website in Chrome.
- Right-click and select 'Inspect', then go to the 'Network' tab. Leave this open for the rest of the test (tip: reduce the size of the 'Inspect' panel so that you can see the website at the same time).
- Now perform the following 2 tests and write down the speed of each one:
- Add a product to the cart and make sure the Fast Cart opens automatically. In the 'Network' tab, find the tasks which are called something like '?add-to-cart=11639&wfc-cart=true' and '?wfc-cart=true'. This will tell you how long WooCommerce Fast Cart took to make the requests to the server.
- Next, deactivate the WooCommerce Fast Cart plugin and add a product to the cart. In the 'Network' tab, find the tasks which are called something like '?add-to-cart=11639' and '?cart'. Again, make a note of the speed.
Solving performance problems
Once you have recorded the speed of adding products to the cart with and without Fast Cart active, you need to see which one is slowest:
- If Test 1 is significantly slower than Test 2, then this indicates a problem with WooCommerce Fast Cart and you should Contact Us for support.
- If Test 2 is slower then it is a wider issue with the speed of your website. We recommend doing some general performance work to improve it. Here's a useful tutorial to get you started.
To illustrate how this method helps you to identify whether speed issues are coming from Fast Cart, here are some screenshots from one of our customer's websites. This customer had reported issues with the popup cart loading slowly.
Test 1 - Using Fast Cart
You can see the load time highlighted in yellow - the server requests to add the product to the cart took 1.58s and 1.75s.
For comparison, the same server requests take just 0.2s on the Fast Cart demo site, which is hosted on Kinsta. This is more than 7 times faster than on the customer's site, which was using basic shared hosting.
Test 2 - Fast Cart disabled
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All frontline social care workers in North Yorkshire are urged to get vaccinated in the fight against covid-19.
Although the county take-up rate of vaccination among care staff is better than the national average of 66 per cent, county council leaders want all frontline care staff to be vaccinated – including those working for private providers, day services, domiciliary care and as personal assistants.
The county council has therefore welcomed the Government’s decision to open up the national vaccine booking system to frontline social care staff.
It is now appealing to all social care staff across all providers and agencies to take up the offer of a vaccine and use the booking service.
Rachel Bowes, the county council’s assistant director for care and support said: “We have been working hard to support frontline social care workers across the county to access the covid-19 vaccine roll-out and we are making good progress, but we need all staff to be vaccinated.
“If you are a frontline social care worker and you have not yet had your vaccine or do not have an appointment to be vaccinated I would urge you to arrange a vaccination booking as soon as possible.
“Frontline care workers are a priority group for vaccination and it is essential we do all we can to keep ourselves, our families, and those we care for as safe as possible and getting vaccinated is one way of doing that.”
County Councillor Michael Harrison, North Yorkshire’s executive member for adult services and health integration said: “We know that social care staff really care about the people they look after. So our message is loud and clear.
“If staff want to stop the potential transmission of covid-19 to the vulnerable people they look after, they need to take up immunisation. It could not be more important that when people are offered a vaccine they take it up.”
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A family from California moves into a new fixer upper home. They are trying to get over the death of their daughter by drowning. However weird things begin to happening and it soon becomes clear that what is happening in the house is something much darker.
Good little horror film is kick. It may hit a lot of the expected notes, but once the film gets going and the darkness is really released the film takes off. I was watching the final run to the end and was feeling a little creepy. What can I say the black eyes always wig me out.
In all seriousness I see a good number of small scale haunted house films every year, and while most of them manage a scar or to few are as shivery as A SAVANAH HAUNTING.
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First Nations Training Program
The SaskWater First Nations operator training program helps First Nations across Saskatchewan. SaskWater circuit trainers travel to First Nations communities throughout the province to provide hands-on training and support to their water and wastewater operators. The trainers are on-site regularly to help operators troubleshoot their specific issues. They assist with emergency technical problems and preventative maintenance, and they are involved in creating emergency response plans and required training schedules.
“They’re in the plant at least every month, and sometimes weekly,” said SaskWater’s Randonn Swan, Manager, Special Services. “So they know how best to support their operators.”
This program got its innovative start over 40 years ago. In 1978, the Department of Northern Saskatchewan began developing a program to help northern residents operate and maintain their water and wastewater services. The first round of the program was offered in 1979, through a pilot project that led to the development of an instructional manual. Through the seminars that followed, operators and technical staff identified 160 skill units associated with water and sewage treatment, water distribution, and sewage collection.
Even in its earliest iteration, the program combined hands-on, on-site instruction with a detailed reference manual. The in-person instruction provided the skills and competencies to address the most common issues, and the reference manual served as an in-depth guide to solving other problems. A consistent, high-quality training program meant that local operators would be better equipped to provide dependable, economically efficient services.
In 1984, the program became the responsibility of the Saskatchewan Water Corporation (SaskWater). After nearly a decade of successfully running the program, SaskWater was asked to provide an overview of the program to the First Nations Water Treatment Plant Operators Committee in Ottawa in 1993. This meeting was a significant step towards the development of a national training program based on SaskWater’s model.
SaskWater is now contracted by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to provide training at 29 different locations around the province. In addition to training, SaskWater provides regular updates on project milestones and provides ISC with an annual report. The program will continue to evolve to fit the needs of First Nations communities as technology and regulatory requirements continue to change.
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Customize Our Free Happy Women's Day Greeting Cards for 2022
Feb 4, 2020 4:15:01 PM
Free international women's day greeting card 2022, happy March 8, send best wishes, messages on women's day card - all on the effect of creating international women's day greeting card custom! Make the women around you feel warm and happy with this card. Send greetings or March 8 cards easily!
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One question many apartment-living dog lovers face is what good apartment dogs are out there and if apartment living is even okay when a furry family member is involved.
Many people feel like the space in an apartment may be too small for comfort or that dog owners should provide their dogs with a lot of outdoor space. While these things can be true for some dogs, it isn’t necessarily true for all dogs.
There are many good apartment dogs out there, and a French Bulldog is a top-notch one! There’s a reason why Frenchies can be called the unofficial New York City pet.
If you are living in an apartment and you are ready to become a doggy parent, French Bulldogs are really good apartment dogs to have. If you already have a Frenchie and are looking to move into an apartment, not to worry because your dog will do great as an apartment resident.
6 Reasons Why French Bulldogs are Perfect Apartment Dogs
Below, you will find five top reasons why French Bulldogs are good apartment dogs.
1. Their Size
This might be obvious, but small dog breeds make the perfect apartment inhabitants. French Bulldogs are small and don’t weigh that much. The average Frenchie’s weight is around 20 pounds, give or take.
Because French Bulldogs are a small build, they don’t take up much space, and they don’t make a lot of noise when moving around. Your downstairs neighbors will thank you for owning an adorable, small Frenchie.
If you’re Frenchie is crate-trained, it should be fairly easy to find a perfect spot for their safe space since their crate is likely to compact.
2. Their Activity Level
Another reason French Bulldogs are good apartment dogs is that they are a low-energy breed, and you won’t feel inconvenienced by going on many walks.
Apartment living means no yard. Because of this, having an energetic dog in an apartment is not ideal. However, French Bulldogs can easily go on one short walk a day, and it’s perfectly fine.
Oftentimes, apartments have dog parks. It is very nice to have a dog park so close by that you can walk to as much as you and your Frenchie would like.
A cozy apartment can easily be the perfect home for you and your French Bulldog.
3. They Love the Indoors
French Bulldogs are much more happy and healthy being indoor dogs. Their common breathing issues require them to be inside more than outside in a yard. A Frenchie is more than happy to play with chew or squeak toys indoors and cuddle on the couch.
Their inside playtime is typically calm and quiet as they aren’t growlers or barkers and usually just give a nudge to show their playfulness. Their small size and small toys take up minimal space to play inside an apartment.
In addition to breathing issues, a lot of French Bulldogs also have allergies, including an allergy to grass. This is another reassuring reason that they are good apartment dogs.
4. They’re Well-Mannered
French Bulldogs usually display well-mannered, quiet behavior. They don’t bark a lot which is a key component of good apartment dogs. If a Frenchie barks, there is usually a reason why, and they’re doing their job as a protector.
A French Bulldog is known to be charming and adapting. Whether you’re getting a new Frenchie or relocating with one you already have, their natural temperament should make apartment life fairly simple.
Good apartment dogs really should like people because you will often see others going in and out, parking their cars, and walking by. This also goes for their approval of other pets considering apartment complexes usually have several pets. The good news is that Frenchies usually respond well to others and love everyone they meet.
5. Their Short Coat
It’s true that a French Bulldog does shed quite a lot about two times a year, around Fall and Spring, when they lose their undercoat. However, they are easy to groom, and their hair is also very easy to clean since their coat is so short.
If you brush your dog daily, preferably on your trip outside, there will be much less cleaning inside. This also helps them keep a nice shiny coat. Be sure to use the time you take to groom them to check for any skin issues. Quick notice of any health issues means a quicker solution.
If your French Bulldog does have excessive shedding that seems more than normal for its breed, you could try providing a skin and coat supplement.
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6. They Are Usually Allowed
One issue with dog lovers and apartment living is that most apartments that you rent have restrictions when it comes to pets. Many apartments won’t allow certain breeds, including Pitbulls, Terriers, Dobermans, and Rottweillers. They also don’t often accept residents with dogs over 55 pounds.
Frenchies are never on the list of a restricted breed or weight limit, so you can rest assured that you will be allowed to live with your French Bulldog in any apartment that allows dogs.
Traits to Look For in Your Apartment Frenchie
As you’ve read, Frenchies are definitely good apartment dogs. Most of them will be great living in an apartment. If you want to feel confident that apartment living will be okay for your dog or a French Bulldog you’re considering adopting, look for these traits:
- low energy
- doesn’t bark much
- small (they all are, though)
- easily adaptable
- friendly to strangers and other pets.
Dog lovers who live in apartments are in luck! French Bulldogs are certainly good apartment dogs, as we now know. They’re small, not too active, love being inside, are relatively calm, don’t shed too much, and apartments allow them. There’s no reason to think that living in a small space means no furry family members are allowed. Enjoy your next living space with your adorable Frenchie!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the reasons that make French Bulldogs good apartment dogs?
French Bulldogs are small in size, which means they don’t take up much space and don’t make a lot of noise. They are also low-energy breeds, which means they don’t require a lot of walks. They are also indoor-loving dogs, and their short coat is easy to groom and clean. They are also well-mannered and don’t bark a lot, which makes them suitable for apartment living.
Can French Bulldogs adapt to apartment living?
French Bulldogs can adapt to apartment living quite easily. They are known to be charming and adapting, and their natural temperament should make apartment life fairly simple.
Are French Bulldogs suitable for people who live in apartments and have no yard?
French Bulldogs are suitable for people who live in apartments and have no yard. They are low-energy breeds, which means they don’t require a lot of walks, and they are indoor-loving dogs, which means they don’t need a lot of outdoor space.
How can I keep my French Bulldog’s coat clean and groomed in an apartment?
To keep your French Bulldog’s coat clean and groomed in an apartment, you can brush your dog daily, preferably on your trip outside. This will help reduce shedding and keep their coat shiny. You can also use a shedding tool to remove loose hair.
How can I keep my French Bulldog entertained and mentally stimulated in an apartment?
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- Published: May 22, 2015, 5 AM
The first of seven planned auctions of Dallas numismatist D. Brent Pogue’s now legendary collection kicked off in New York City on May 19.
The Pogue Collection sale totaled more than $25 million with all of the 128 coins selling. The top seller in the auction, an 1808 Capped Draped Bust gold quarter eagle, accounted for nearly 10 percent of the total when it realized $2.35 million.
The auction, held by Stack’s Bowers Galleries in conjunction with Sotheby’s and titled “Masterpieces of United States Coinage: Part 1,” took place at Sotheby’s headquarters on the Upper East Side.
In a panel discussion conducted prior to the auction, with Q. David Bowers, David Tripp and Lawrence Stack, moderator Christine Karstedt of Stack’s Bowers asked just what makes the Pogue Collection so special.
Desire for quality
Stack said that while Pogue was a student of numismatics and had the resources to buy exceptional coins, he also took advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.
Tripp praised Pogue’s “uncompromising quality standard” and his collecting endurance, remembering a young Pogue bidding at the 1982 auction featuring gold coins from Louis E. Eliasberg Sr. Collection, where Pogue purchased his 1822 Capped Bust $5 half eagle for $687,500. Tripp then said that Pogue should be etched into a Mount Rushmore of great collectors.
Immediately before the sale, Bowers took the podium and told the audience that 50 years from now people will continue to ask, what was it like to be at the first Pogue sale?
The collection in total is estimated to bring more than $200 million, and many of the greatest rarities — including two 1804 Draped Bust silver dollars and the only example of 1822 Capped Bust $5 gold half eagle in private hands — will be in future sales.
That’s not to say that this sale lacked marquee rarities.
Precious half dimes
The first lot of the 128 coins offered was a 1792 Flowing Hair half disme graded Mint State 64 by Professional Coin Grading Service. The catalog provenance notes that it was offered in two previous auctions within the last decade: a July 2005 Heritage auction (then housed in a Numismatic Guaranty Corp. Mint State 63 holder) where it sold for $316,250 and then at a January 2008 Heritage sale where it was offered as part of the Madison Collection (in a PCGS MS-63 holder) and brought $503,125. Pogue purchased the coin from dealer Larry Hanks on Aug. 11, 2010.
On May 19 it sold for a bid of $375,000; with the 17.5 percent buyer’s fee the total came to $440,625, comfortably exceeding the pre-sale estimate of $250,000 to $350,000.
The next lot, a gorgeous 1794 Flowing Hair half dime graded Specimen 67 by PCGS, was last offered publicly as part of Heritage’s October 2012 sale of the Greensboro Collection where it brought $367,775. As Stack’s Bowers notes, the coin carries several layers of significance as “a first-year half dime of the Flowing Hair type that represents the birth of the denomination and the design type as coined within the Philadelphia Mint.”
It is the only example to have been recognized as a Specimen striking by PCGS. The description explains, “While many early strikes show some level of reflectivity, this coin displays purposeful polishing of the planchet that reflects both planning and a high level of interest of this particular specimen’s aesthetics from before the die faces met its surfaces.” Carrying an estimate of $350,000 to $450,000, the handsome half dime opened at a bid of $240,000 and sold to a floor bid of $260,000 for a total price of $305,000.
The most affordable coins in the collection were also half dimes, and a few coins sold for less than $10,000. One of these was an 1834 Capped Bust half dime graded PCGS MS-66 that opened at $4,000 and moved up just one increment to $4,250 where the hammer dropped. With buyer’s fee it sold for just under $5,000, which was at the high end of the $3,000 to $5,000 estimate.
Top 18th century coins dominated the sale, including an illustrious 1797 Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollar graded PCGS MS-66 that sold for $1,527,500 and a beautiful 1796 Draped Bust quarter dollar, also in PCGS MS-66 that sold for the same amount. The price for the half dollar established a record for a U.S. half dollar at auction, according to Sotheby’s.
A strong, golden finish
The overall prices were strong, especially for the handful of gold coins at the end of the sale. The final lot, presented nearly two and a half hours into the auction, was an 1808 Capped Bust gold $2.50 quarter eagle graded PCGS MS-65. The lot opened at a bid of $1 million and then continued in $100,000 increments until stalling at $1.9 million. After a bidder placed a cut bid of $1.95 million another bidder swooped in with a bid of $2 million, thus closing the sale by paying $2.35 million for this coin and making it the most expensive coin in the auction.
Transcends market cycles
At the pre-sale discussion, Q. David Bowers commented that great coins like those in the Pogue Collection can transcend market cycles. Bowers stated, “People that know what they want and want quality don’t necessarily follow cycles.”
He then cited Abe Kosoff who wrote in Coin World after the Garrett Collection auctions more than 30 year ago that the prices achieved in those auctions were unrealistic. Bowers said that he’d gladly write a check for the entire Garrett Collection at those prices and concluded that the breadth of the coin market, including the number of collectors willing to spend a six-figure amount on a coin, bodes well for the future of the high-end coin market.
When asked why he is electing to sell the collection now, Pogue has said, “Some of these coins have been off the market for 35 or 40 years. It’s time to share them with the numismatic community.”
The next auction is scheduled for Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 in New York City with additional sales to continue through 2017. Or, as the Sotheby’s auctioneer who called the sale pointed out, the Pogue Collection is like “the wonderful sale that never ends.”
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Palaniswami's AIADMK wins 'two leaves' symbol
New Delhi : In a blow to the AIADMK faction led by the now jailed V.K. Sasikala and her nephew T.T.V. Dinakaran, the Election Commission on Thursday allotted the hugely popular "two leaves" symbol to the faction led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam.
"The Commission is of the considered opinion that the petitioners group led by E. Madhusudhanan, O. Panneerselvam and S. Semmalai and also supported presently by the impleading applicant K. Palaniswami enjoys support of majority of members, both in the organisational and legislature wings of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
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The purpose of our probation system is to ensure the security of the society through correcting the convicts, preventing them from committing repeated offenses and promoting justice by providing the courts with the information that characterizes the accused persons and reveals the features of their way of life in order the courts take decisions about the level of the offenders’ responsibility, which is sufficient for the punishment and necessary for their correction.
Three types of probation
Three types (directions) of probation are established according to the Ukrainian legislation: pre-trial, supervisory and penitentiary. Thus, in Ukraine the probation clients (probation subjects) are the following persons: those, who are accused of committing crimes, and relevant pre-trial reports are provided to the courts; those, who are sentenced to imprisonment, but are put under the probation supervision to serve their sentences in the communities under special conditions; those, who are sentenced to the non-custodial sentences; those inmates, who are at the stage of preparing to be released from custody. At present, the probation is also involved in dealing with those persons who are subject to the administrative penalties (fine; ban on holding certain positions; sentences to the community service and correctional works). | <urn:uuid:a4e9ddc4-066e-4c98-9f6b-bbe78dbbcde0> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.cep-probation.org/probation-in-ukraine-takes-successful-steps-to-implement-the-international-standards/ | 2024-03-04T09:02:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00390.warc.gz | en | 0.959125 | 682 | [
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More new Poundland stores opening before Christmas
Poundland has now made offers of employment to more than 800 former Wilko Staff.
Walsall-based Poundland continues to prioritise former Wilko staff for roles in Poundland and is encouraging them to follow its posts on LinkedIn or visit poundlandcareers.co.uk to find details of open roles and how to apply for them.
Another seven former Wilko stores will re-open as Poundland before Christmas bringing the total of former Wilko stores that are beginning their Poundland journeys to 63.
With four new relocations now scheduled in addition to the 19 it had already announced, that would mean in a single three-month period, Poundland would open around 1million sq ft of new space and 86 stores.
Last month Poundland confirmed it intended to open or relocate 75 stores over the three months to the end of December – the largest three-month growth programme in its history.
That programme has now been boosted by the addition of more Wilko stores to the programme and the addition of three additional relocations to the schedule.
This quarter, Poundland's new store openings have included Telford (Forge Retail Park) and Stafford (Queens Retail Park).
Openings on December 2 include 34-35 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, and December 9 at The Fort Shopping Park, Birmingham.
All new Poundland stores – both Wilko and non-Wilko units – will feature the latest Pepco family clothing that has rolled out to 560 of Poundland’s existing UK and Ireland stores.
Austin Cooke, Poundland’s managing director said: “We excitedly continue to open and relocate stores at pace so we can bring our best offer, including all-new clothing, chilled and frozen food to customers, existing and new.
“The monumental effort from our teams continues to amaze me, and it supports jobs and high streets right across Britain.
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While many of us are ‘Working From Home’ (WFH), it is very important not to forget about the importance of good WHS practices. In particular:
Workstation set up & Ergonomics:
Workers should ensure they have completed and returned to Finite their WFH Agreement, including conducting a self-assessment of your workstation set up and the ergonomics of your home office.
Workers can refer back to the workstation guide (in the WFH Agreement) for a regular review of their home office to ensure it is still comfortable, safe and fit for purpose.
The WFH experience is unique to each individual and workers can face a range of challenges from loneliness and isolation (if you have limited human interactions) to stress and overload (if you have boisterous flatmates/family or are trying to care for children and manage home-schooling as well as work etc).
Workers should try to take regular breaks from their computer screen and get some fresh air and exercise every day. It also helps to conduct meetings by VC and to speak to people on the phone (rather than just emailing) to maintain working relationships and enjoy a connection with your team.
Workers should bear in mind that Finite Group can provide them with access to free and confidential counselling services through our EAP provider if you need support and assistance during this challenging time (please obtain details from your Finite contact or by emailing [email protected]).
Workers should always conduct themselves in a professional manner (despite the fact that they are WFH) and to be pleasant and polite to their colleagues; to show common courtesies (including sensitivities to the situation of others); to dress and present yourself appropriately for VCs; and to treat each other with respect in all work-related communications.
Bullying and harassment can still occur in a WFH situation and standards should not drop just because people are not physically in the office.
Workers are still required to report any work-related WHS incidents or issues to their Finite contact/supervisor.
If workers require any further guidance in relation to Finite’s WHS practices and procedures, they can ask their Finite contact for a copy of the Finite Group WHS Policy and email any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions to [email protected].
In all matters relating to the workplace, workers should continue to follow all Government restrictions in relation to self-isolating and social distancing and should follow good hygiene practices and stay away from others if you are unwell.
Please report any absences (due to sickness or carer’s responsibilities) to your Finite contact so that they can manage the client’s expectations and ensure your timesheets are correct.
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As many as 200 enthusiasts of transactional analysis (TA) will converge for five days of brainstorming next week to further explore the scope of the psychological tool to counter rising marital disharmony, suicides and use of narcotic drugs among the youth.
The 49th National Conference on ‘Autonomy through TA & Triology’ will be held in the city during December 7-11, seeking to better human lives through the path of ‘Awareness, Spontaneity & Intimacy for Autonomy’, organisers said.
The event, which is being convened by the Institute of Counselling & Transactional Analysis (ICTA) Kochi, and hosted by TA Community, Thiruvananthapuram, will be inaugurated by Aswathy Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi of the erstwhile Travancore royal family.
The conclave expects to impart a new dimension to TA through its exploration of a possible link between psychology, Indian philosophy and spirituality, according to ICTA President Prakash Chandy.
TA is a humanistic psychological approach developed by Canada-born US psychiatrist Dr. Eric Berne in the 1950s with the objective of simplifying psychiatric treatments with less consumption of time as well. Fr. George Kandathil, who learned TA from Dr. Berne’s foremost disciples Muriel James and Claude Steiner, brought the tool to India in the early 1970s. The International Transactional Analysis Association defines TA as “a theory of personality and a systematic psychotherapy for personal growth and personal change.”
Chandy pointed out that the problems of an individual can be analysed by just observing his/her transactions.
“We interact with the world through transactions, which may be words, activity or some simple gesture. An analysis of different problems around our daily life can enable us to note that most of our difficulties originate from some transaction with another party,” he said. “TA is a subject that treats transactions scientifically. It teaches us on how we can control our transactions to produce win-win situations. Coming out of a difficult situation by using our transactions is one of the main areas of such an analysis.”
The conference will feature paper presentations on four channels: counselling, psychotherapy, education and organisation. In addition, there will be sessions for paper and poster presentations.
The event will begin with two days of ‘pre-conference’ from December 7, holding classes for 101, the basic degree in TA. The main conference will be from December 8 to 11.
TA finds direct application in the fields of counselling, psychotherapy, organisation and education. It helps people to gain self-awareness, improve interpersonal relations, better HR management, improve salesmanship, make better teachers and, in fact, improve performance for an individual in his/her area of involvement.
Conducted with a vision of individual growth aimed at ushering in social change, the conference is a platform to learn, teach and practice the way of human growth and change for good. It is also useful for any industry — be it medicine, coaching, education, media, or art. Likewise, it helps a businessperson in managing situations through self-awareness, and making informed decisions based on the here-and-now. | <urn:uuid:29c0b891-437c-40a4-a5a3-3d199153c85e> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.newsexperts.in/thiruvananthapuram-to-host-49th-national-conference-on-transactional-analysis/ | 2024-02-21T00:44:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00490.warc.gz | en | 0.931679 | 679 | [
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Our Statement of Strategic Intent, launched on 18 January 2021 by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D., is intended to guide and inspire our members and our staff as well as our partners in industry, academia and policy with whom we collaborate.
Engineers Ireland: a community of creative professionals delivering sustainable solutions for society
Engineers Ireland is an institution that enables the engineering community to progress their professional development and make a sustainable impact on society, advocates for the profession, quality assures education and encourages the future generations of engineers.
Our values represent a commitment to ensure that all our activities are underpinned by a promise to approach our work with specific behaviours. Engineers Ireland’s Council placed a significant focus on developing a set of values to apply to our wide network of volunteer members and our staff.
We embrace new ideas and ways of working, particularly with technology.
We encourage participation, volunteering and teamwork.
We always act with integrity in our dealings with all stakeholders.
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This is my favorite gun magazine. I've subscribed to guns and ammo, shooting times, rifle shooter, etc. If you carry or are considering it, it is a wealth of info... real-life legal issues by Massad Ayoob, "I was there" experiences from those who carry, suggested training exercises, even body guard training and scenarios. Columnists respond to questions in letters to the editor. There are also gun reviews, a section on holsters and new stuff on the gun market. So, if you carry, or are interested in considering it, this is a great magazine.
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Just to keep things short and sweet for now, I’d like to share with you some pics of the Pandora Black Friday 2013 Limited Edition ‘Snowflake’ charm side by side with a gorgeous Murano glass charm from Evolve New Zealand, the ‘Diamond Ice’ charm:
I was so glad I managed to grab the Pandora Black Friday 2013 limited edition charm (thanks to my BFF, Z, in NY!). The design is so delicate and sparkly without being too overwhelming…so I can’t totally blame the “limited edition” angle for that purchase decision haha!
The colour of the ‘Diamond Ice’ Murano charm is so subtle, it only shows up in certain angles. And when it does, it mesmerizes…
I love how it reminds me of the glacier in Chamonix (which I just realised I never managed to write about, other than eating some gelato in the freezing weather there).
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Liverpool World Centre worked as an evaluation partner on Tracks Through Poplar for its funders, the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Project was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Heritage Railway Association Awards in the category of ‘Team of the Year’. Read on for more details on the award and the project.
Last year The Terrier Trust established a partnership with The Kent & East Sussex Railway and Global Learning London to create an immersive educational programme for primary school children in the Poplar area of East London. The team who delivered the Project were recently named on the shortlist for the prestigious Heritage Railway Association Awards in the category of ‘Team of the Year’. Whilst pipped for the top prize, being recognised as one of the top 5 teams in the Heritage Railway world was a great feat.
A highlight of the project was the visit of the 150-year-old Terrier steam locomotive ‘Poplar’ to the Poplar depot of the Docklands Light Railway. Over 6 days of school opening hundreds of school children visited the engine, learning about its history and the events it had witnessed over 150 years. It was a chance to tell the story of the Kent & East Sussex Railway as the country’s first light railway and to bring that up to date with information about London’s modern light railway, the DLR.
In addition to the locomotive visit, an educational resource aligned to the school curriculum has been created with the help of local teachers and this is now available through Schools Library Services nationwide. Alongside these digital resources there is a resource box of artefacts which schools can borrow to enhance children’s learning.
An independent evaluation of the project by Liverpool World Centre for its funders, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: ‘The project met key objectives and reached at least 2,234 local children and families through programme activities and engagement of schools. Moreover, analysis of children’s responses to programme activities, interviews with teachers and partners and observations of the process, showed evidence of positive impact on teachers’ abilities to include heritage in teaching and learning, and children’s awareness and understanding of heritage and opportunities to participate.’
Ways are now being explored to continue the relationship between The Terrier Trust and The Kent East Sussex Railway with the participating schools in Tower Hamlets. | <urn:uuid:9968396b-f687-487e-8506-f8cad69b9a02> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://liverpoolworldcentre.org/project-evaluated-by-lwc-receives-recognition/ | 2024-02-26T16:37:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00490.warc.gz | en | 0.956045 | 479 | [
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DAIWA BALLISTIC LT 1000-5000 CARBONTEX DRAG WASHER KITS # J67-8801
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AI has been helping NASA too. With the help of AI companies like Intel, Google, and IBM, NASA scientists are trying to solve space science problems using advanced computer algorithms. Machine learning, like AI, helps technology companies with faces in the pictures or speculate people’s interests.
Recently, NASA revealed its next-generation spacesuit to be worn by astronauts on their next moon mission in 2024. The agency is planning to make the moon a new land for humans. It is the first time in the past 40 years that NASA has made such an upgrade to its spacesuit design – EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit). The new spacesuit will make it easier to spend a vast amount of time kicking up moon dust.
The new spacesuit gets designed in a manner that will allow them to twist and stretch at ease that was never possible before. They can effortlessly put on and take off the suit, exchange the parts for a better fit, and go a long time without making a fix.
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Johnstaff’s senior consultants have a wide range of practical experience gained from working and advising on the planning and delivery of Transport projects in Australia and New Zealand. This includes road, metro and freight rail, light rail, port and airport infrastructure.
We provide highly focused consultancy, aimed at supporting and meeting our clients’ business needs, throughout all phases of the asset management lifecycle.
Our team’s diverse public and private sector experience includes senior roles within Australian and New Zealand government, Tier 1 contractor, project management and multi-discipline engineering design. Our extensive project and contract management experience includes a full range of publicly and privately-funded procurement models.
As a result, we offer a wealth of advisory capability, spanning feasibility analysis and business case development through to post-commissioning handover and project close-out.
Johnstaff understands the strategic importance of Transport infrastructure. Through our senior team members’ experience we bring a unique understanding of the strategic, legislative and policy drivers for infrastructure investment and importantly, the management of associated benefits.
Supplementing our project management expertise, we offer formally accredited, independent project assurance services. Our in-house technical capability also includes road safety assessment and traffic engineering.
In addition to our services detailed in each of our service offerings, Johnstaff also provides specialist road safety, traffic operations and network optimisation expertise, and can provide transport feasibility investigations and accredited independent project assurance.
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A thought-provoking essay, Has Violence Been Vanquished, by Steven Pinker, adapted from his new book, can be read at the ABC’s Religion and Ethics website. The same page contains links to some reviews of this book, The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined.
I am not as confident as he is that democracies per se are responsible for a reduction of violence. John Keane’s book, Democracy and Violence, has left me wondering if popular correlations are more illusory than real. Further, wonder if the deaths from state sanctions, sanctions against other states and recriminations by states against portions of their subject populations, count as violent deaths. Technically they might be attributed strictly to starvation, disease, natural causes despite the state violence that enforces these conditions.
Gwynne Dyer’s War: The Lethal Custom has likewise argued that the ratio of deaths from war has declined significantly over recent generations.
Don’t know. It’s a reassuring thought I suppose for those of us relaxing with a beer in front of the TV behind locked doors. But then again I know we are lucky to be able to travel so widely and live so much longer without the same fears and insecurities that haunted past generations. | <urn:uuid:368ce81f-bbd2-4086-8ed0-da9a05a49a3f> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://vridar.org/tag/violence/ | 2024-03-03T05:14:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00490.warc.gz | en | 0.957976 | 263 | [
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The Digital Office, under the General Coordination of the Mayor's Office, is in charge of facilitating the digital transformation of the City Council and of the city, and promoting the application of technology as a means of improving the efficiency of municipal services, the quality of life and well-being of people.
We outline the four main axes on which the city’s digital transformation is led and coordinated, as well as the the Digital Office’s organisational chart.
We, at the Digital Office, propose four fundamental objectives to carry out the city’s digital transformation.
Digital Office Competences
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As empires expand into space, they encounter mysterious alien artifacts and races uplifted to sentience eons ago. Meanwhile, Imperium factions provoke other worlds to ally and rebel as the galaxy drifts towards war. Can you build the most prosperous space empire in these challenging times? Expansion and Brinkmanship bundles 3 previously published expansions (The Gathering Storm, Rebel vs. Imperium, and The Brink of War) into a single product, now compatible with 2nd Edition Race for the Galaxy. This product is an expansion for the Race for the Galaxy 2nd Edition base game. It requires the base game to be played. | <urn:uuid:052b3e84-acc6-4b1e-9928-f2c960face32> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://boardtopiagames.com/products/race-for-the-galaxy-expansion-and-brinkmanship-combined-1st-arc | 2024-03-04T15:47:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00490.warc.gz | en | 0.908751 | 123 | [
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Facebook announces its Clubhouse competitor, more on Apple vs Epic, and Andrew Heaton shares his experience podcasting in a camping trailer.
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There are a ton of ways for customers to interact with your company.
It’s expected that in 2020, the average person will spend more than ten hours a day on their phones or computers and take in media via the radio, television, magazines, and newspapers.
With so much time spent on our phones, what’s the best way for your brand to interact with customers? The answer lies in multi-channel marketing.
What is multi-channel marketing?
At its most basic level, multi-channel marketing is simply a marketing strategy that uses multiple channels that include:
- Mobile push notifications
- Social media (Instagram, Facebook Groups, etc.)
- Messaging platforms (Facebook Messenger, WeChat, WhatsApp, etc.)
- Websites (i.e. your own website)
- In-app messages (i.e. popups within your own software)
- Online, live chat
- Content marketing, blogs, etc.
- Print media
- Radio ads
- …and more
The term starts to get confusing, though, when you hear it alongside its related terms. Raise your hand if you’ve also heard of “omnichannel marketing” or “cross-channel marketing.” These methods sound so closely related that it’s easy to get them confused or use them interchangeably.
You could probably ask ten different marketers to describe the differences between the terms, and you would get ten slightly different responses.
While there are differences between the terms and strategies, it’s understandable why some people may use them interchangeably. After all, all three terms deal with communicating with customers on different channels.
The critical differences between multi-channel, omnichannel, and cross-channel marketing are related to how each channel aligns with the others, which leads to different experiences for customers.
Let’s decipher the differences once and for all.
Multi-channel marketing is the presence of multiple marketing channels. With this method, you may communicate with customers via live chat, social media, and your email newsletter. This description means you literally use multiple channels, but you may not use them in a cohesive fashion across your product or the customer journey.
For example, a purchase may trigger your welcome email sequence. However, if data about that customer’s actions and experience aren’t passed on to other marketing teams, your company could still be running paid ads to a user who has already converted. This is a waste of funds for your company, and a frustrating experience for customers.
Cross-channel marketing has multiple, complementary marketing channels. Cross-channel marketing begins to link multiple channels, but your overall strategy is still disjointed. In this instance, you may have two channels sharing information, but other marketing tactics aren’t connected.
For example, imagine a chatbot that helps segment potential customers as they’re signing up for your newsletter. While these two channels, your chatbot and email, are working together, your strategy doesn’t reach “omnichannel” status if this customer info isn’t also shared to other tactics, such as mobile push notifications.
Omnichannel marketing has various channels that work together to create a seamless experience. This method considers the customer’s journey and uses all channels together to create a cohesive experience to move them towards conversion.
We created the below graphic to compare the three.
In other words: good “multi-channel marketing” is “omnichannel marketing”, because not only do you use multiple channels — enabling the customer to interact in the best way for them — but you ensure those channels are consistent and work nicely together. You offer “one experience” across all channels.
Take a moment to think about your company from a customer’s perspective. Do you think they assess you differently on your website versus your email? Absolutely not! Potential customers perceive all of your channels as a single brand experience. If you strategize each channel in a silo, then the result for the customer isn’t very cohesive.
By focusing on a multi-channel, or better yet, omnichannel marketing strategy, you create a better experience for customers that yields more insights and sales for you.
An omnichannel strategy is the ideal end goal, but it does require tools to help you share information and experiences between channels. If you currently have a multi-channel strategy, you can use cross-channel marketing as a stepping stone by linking your most-use or effective channels first.
The evolution of multi-channel marketing
As time has passed and more devices and marketing channels become readily available, how has multi-channel evolved? Even more importantly, where does it need to go?
At first, having marketing strategies across channels would have been a novelty. These days, it’s a given. Customers expect you to have a website, an email list, social media pages, push notifications, print ads, and more. On top of that, customers also expect top-notch experiences across all of these channels.
Zendesk found that multi-channel consumers expect more than they did in years past. 61% of people noted that they’re more impatient with customer service than they were five years ago, and 89% agreed that brands need to offer a consistent experience across all channels to retain customers.
Since multi-channel availability is so ubiquitous, consumers will assume they can reach your brand on their preferred channel. With this expected availability, also comes the fact that your experience needs to be above and beyond to stand out.
Customers don’t want copy and pasted messages on different channels—it needs to be unique and cohesive. Serving up a great omnichannel experience is challenging for companies to execute!
So what does a brand have to do to meet consumer expectations across channels? They need data synchronization to keep channels consistent. Being able to collect and use data provides context and audience segmentation opportunities.
The problem is that, in practice, this has been tough to implement. Fortunately, tools such as webhooks and integrations between your app and marketing automation software are making these connections more accessible.
Great examples of multi-channel marketing
So you want to create a great customer experience across channels. Where do you start? It’s always helpful to first see how other companies have approached the challenge.
The typical starting point for your multi-channel marketing strategy is going to be email. By collecting an email address early, you unlock a recurring and personalized point of contact with a potential customer. You can even use the email signup process to begin to segment users.
For example, the weather app Poncho figures out what a person is interested in by asking them questions such as: “Wanna know how the day will affect your hair?” or “Do you have pollen allergies?”
Rather than trying to infer information with sophisticated data-tracking tools, Poncho simply asks. With this information in hand, they can tailor what a person sees across both email and other channels to create a great, custom experience for each user.
For example, in addition to sending dynamic content in email, they could also create custom landing pages or targeted re-engagement ad campaigns.
Grammarly is another company that’s good at using data across marketing channels. Their emails are customized each week to writing activity, which allows them to send targeted resources that help users learn and evolve.
If you have a mobile presence, another important touchpoint in your multi-channel marketing strategy will be mobile push notifications. While there are many ways to use push notifications, one great use case is connecting your channels. Want to call attention to a social media promotion you’re running?
Tease the prize via a push notification. Have a customer who hasn’t quite converted? Support your cart abandon email strategy with a personalized push notification like Airbnb does below. This sort of marketing is built on shared data, ensuring that what the customer sees on the website matches the experience they’re getting via push message and when they open the mobile app
While multi-channel alignment is always useful, it’s especially powerful at key customer “turning points.” These include (but aren’t limited to) first signing up, abandoning a cart, lapses in engagement, or hitting milestones and anniversaries.
These engagement moments can make or break revenue and promote customer churn, and therefore deserve the extra attention. By taking the time to support users across all touchpoints thoughtfully, you’re less likely to let someone “slip through the cracks” accidentally.
Another great SaaS multi-channel opportunity is onboarding. The first days or weeks of customer engagement sets the stage for the rest of the relationship. That means it’s even more critical that your channels work together towards a common goal.
Your emails, push notifications, in-app messages and content should all be built around the same “customer journey” in order to maximize success. For example, your onboarding emails shouldn’t mention features your product tours don’t cover.
Similarly, you can use mobile notifications to draw attention to relevant documentation. In the product tutorial from GoToMeeting below, there are a few tasks highlighted, such as scheduling a meeting or integrating your calendar.
If you wanted to integrate your marketing channels, you could use your onboarding email sequence to call attention to these same key actions. You could also use targeted mobile notifications to prompt inactive users to take a specific action.
Multi-channel marketing best practices
Want to create the best multi-channel marketing strategy for your business? Here’s a summary of the best practices and ideas to keep in mind:
- Collect data to help you understand where a person is in the customer journey, and to create personalized experiences on any channel. The best marketing considers context. What was a person doing to cause them to act at the moment they did, and what do they need to complete the next step? Integrating your marketing tools makes it easier to “see” between channels to create an experience that feels relevant.
- Use fundamental, owned channels, such as email and mobile push notifications to establish an early relationship with customers from which you can expand. Establishing a direct and recurring line of communication is powerful since you can use it to build relationships and move customers between channels. Use the signup process to begin segmenting users so that you have more context without advanced behavioral tracking.
- Make sure the story arc between channels is aligned. What do I mean by “story arc?” Let’s take onboarding as an example. There’s likely a sequence of steps that set a new user up for success, and their inclusion and order matters. Your multi-channel marketing shouldn’t be monotonous, but it needs to focus on the same topics and actions. Narrowing your focus while increasing touch points across channels makes it more likely a person will see the message and act accordingly. It will also help ensure that what you’re sending is always accurate and up to date. Too many companies go too “wide” when targeting various channels, reducing the quality of the experience as a whole.
- You still need to create unique messages and campaigns across channels. While you can use multiple channels to drive the same customer action, each channel needs to be unique. Tailor the messaging to fit each channel so that the customer isn’t bombarded with an identical pitch everywhere they look. Having lots of channels also doesn’t make up for having a high quality, powerful message that unites them.
Implementing a truly effective multi-channel marketing strategy for your SaaS company is often easier said than done.
Your marketing channels need to work together to create a cohesive and relevant experience if you want to increase revenue and retention. No matter how many great ideas you have, a lack of data and integrations will hinder your progress.
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Using Google Trends For Keyword Research
If you have ever done some sort of keyword research, it is very likely that you have used Google Trends to help you with checking out the interest in a certain keyword. However, for most people this is as far as they go with it and rarely do they ever delve into it and get the most out of it.
So in order to help you in fully unleashing the potential that Google Trends has, we have put together a helpful list of some of the best ways to do so.
1) Capitalize on trending topics
By using the Trending Searches feature you are able to look at those search terms that have had a large increase in popularity during the past 24 hours anywhere in the world. By knowing what things are currently trending, you can use your keyword strategy in order to get in on the trend before it inevitably dies down.
Similar to this is the Google Trends API by Zenserp that provides keyword popularity indexes in real time, which again allows you to make the most of certain topics as they are actually trending.
2) See when seasonal trends appear
The popularity of some specific keywords are directly affected by the time of year. One example of this is the keyword “umbrella”, which is most regularly searched for in the United States in June time. In Australia, the story is different, and the interest in the keyword peaks in December when the rainy season down under starts.
Knowing exactly when the peaks are for the keywords that are relevant to you, enables you to create content that coincides with these times for maximum effect.
3) View where search terms come from
Within the Trending Searches feature you can specific search terms are being made and can even drill down beyond the country level to the city, metro, and subregion level as well. Doing this lets you see directly where your goods or services are wanted / needed.
Armed with this information you can run AdWords campaigns and produce focused content aimed at the specific areas identified from your analysis.
4) Check topic popularity
When thinking about the topic of the next piece of content that you plan to put out, you should not begin until you have looked at the popularity of certain keywords so that you are not guilty of producing content in a falling topic.
When looking at the search volume of a keyword it is easy to get carried away by this figure, particularly if it is large. Other things that you need to consider are the Keyword Difficulty (KD) along with any trends and spikes in popularity that have subsequently flat lined.
So there you have it, above is just a small number of ways in which you can fully utilize some of the various features available to you on Google Trends in order to put together a highly effective and successful keyword strategy. Once you have mastered these, then there are also numerous other techniques that you can adopt also.
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FHA loans that were originated prior to the rule change in June 2013 are unaffected and can still cancel their mortgage insurance once they reach a 78 percent loan-to-value ratio on their mortgage balance; that is, the amount they owe is no greater than 78 percent of the home’s value.
How to Cancel an fha mortgage insurance Premium (MIP) In 2013, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release that outlined the steps the FHA would take to increase its capital reserves. Among other things, HUD announced they would charge annual mortgage insurance for the life of the loan, in most cases.
There are different names for different kinds of mortgage insurance. There are also different payment methods for each. If your loan is backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), you’ll.
How Long Do I Have to Pay My Insurance Premium? Depending on when you secured your fha backed loan, you may have to pay the mortgage insurance for life. If you are one of the lucky ones, you can get rid of it sooner. Below are some charts that outline when you can stop paying the FHA mortgage insurance.
how long do you have to pay fha mortgage insurance. – What Is an FHA Streamline Refinance – Guidelines, Pros & Cons – If you have an FHA-insured mortgage approved before 6/1/09, an FHA streamline. are paid on a monthly basis, so on a $100,000 loan you would pay $58 more per. an FHA streamline refinance is an option as long. Trump takes.
Mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. FHA requires both upfront and annual mortgage insurance for all borrowers, regardless of the amount of down payment. 2019 MIP Rates for FHA Loans Over 15 Years. If you take out a typical 30-year mortgage or anything greater than 15 years, your annual mortgage insurance premium will be as follows:
The reduced cost of FHA mortgage insurance doesn't tell the whole story. The biggest difference between an FHA loan and conventional.
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2. Draft a generational player to help Haliburton and further the rebuild
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|Date Of Birth/Birthday:
|4 April 1943
|81 years old
|In Centimetres – 213 cm
In Feet and Inches – 7′ 0″
|In Kilograms – 57 Kg
In Pounds – 125 lbs
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Lynette Mettey is a famous American actress, and she is not only famous in America, but she is also very famous all over the world. She got most of the fame after playing the role of Nurse Able on the series M*A*S*H.
However, she also became famous after playing the role of Quincy’s girlfriend, Lee Potter, on the TV show Quincy, M.E. Lynette has played different roles in her life and given different movies and Tv series that are quite popular.
She was a popular actress and has gained a lot of fame in the 1970s and 1980s. Apart from this, Lynette has done many radio commercials; thus, her voice is also popularly famous all over the world.
Early Life of Lynette Mettey
If we talk about Lynette’s early life, she was born on 4 April 1943 in Tarrytown, New York, United States. However, there is no information available reading Lynette’s family, parents, or siblings.
She has never shared anything reading her early life; thus, Lynette is a very secretive woman when it comes to personal matters. Lynnette got more fame and recognization when she first appeared as an actress in the film industry.
However, Lynette loves to read a private life. Thus she always tries to stay away from media, and thus she doesn’t even use social media. Therefore it is pretty hard to guess anything about her early life.
Lynette Mettey Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
However, we discussed above that she was born on 4 April 1943, so her current age is 78 Years. Apart from this, if we talk about her height, then Lynette Mettey has a great height; she stands at the height of 7 feet. And her body weight is nearly 57 Kg that is quite normal.
Moreover, if we talk about her other physical attributes, thus Lynette Mettey was a very pretty woman, and she has been counted under the list of most pretty women, and her blond hair and brown eyes enhance her beauty.
Lynette Mettey Education
We said above that Lynette Mettey is a secretive woman, and thus she barely discussed anything related to her life. However, there is no specific information available regarding her education life.
However, the reports claim that She has completed her primary schooling from a local school at her native place, and she has also completed her college at a local university at her native place.
Lynette Mettey Personal Life
If we talk about her personal life, nobody knows about her personal life. She has never shared anything about her personal life. However, we said above that Lynette loves to stay away from the spotlight.
However, no one knows about her partner or husband, and she has never talked about it in front of the media. There is also no information available reading her children’s; thus, nobody knows whether she has children or not.
Lynette Mettey Professional Career
Well, Lynette started her career acting in 1970; she appeared in the TV series ‘Calling Dr. Gannon‘, playing the role of Nurse. Thus in the year, in 1988, she appeared in the TV series titled ‘Family Man‘ that made her very popular.
After doing so many series ad films, she took a break of three years, that in 1993, she has a voice role in the well-known TV series ‘Batman: The Animated Series.
After that, she has again appeared in many famous TV series and movies, but after appearing in so many films and Tv series, her career came to an end in 1996, as she last appeared in that year. After that, she vanished from the spotlight.
Lynette Mettey Awards
Lynette Mettey was one the famous actors of her time; thus, she had a huge fanbase, and she has been appreciated a lot for her acting skills. According to the reports, Lynette Mettey has not received any awards till now.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Lynette Mettey in 2024
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Chrysalis of hope
ART DUBAÏ in association with un[mask]ed by Iwan Maktabi
Collaboration Le Marais 101 & artist Mohannad Orabi
to present the “CHRYSALIS OF HOPE” collection
On the occasion of the Art Dubai closing on April 04, 2021 Le Marais 101 joined with the artist Mohannad Orabi who customized and signed butterflies by creating 20 different models. 30% of sales were donated to the Malaak association for education in camps in Lebanon.
Mohannad Orabi, born in Damascus in 1977 currently lives and works in Dubai.
Orabi graduated from the Faculty of Fine Art in Damascus in 2000 and won the first
prize in The Syrian National Young Artists Exhibition in 2006.
Orabi’s stylistic portraits focus on the subject’s large faces, particularly through heavily
outlined eyes, nose and mouth. Their bodies are almost forgotten amidst the motifs
and patterns of their clothes.
Solo and group, Mohannad Orabi exhibited throughout these years in Dubai, Beirut,
Kuwait, Venice, London, Jeddah, Damascus, Amman.
In 2014, Orabi was listed among Foreign Policy’s “100 Leading Global Thinkers”.
CHRYSALIS OF HOPE is a mission to provide the wings of
transformation to the displaced children living in struggle.
We offered 30% of all our proceeds on the customized
butterflies to Malaak, a non profit organization that serves and strives to support education for refugees living in camp settlement in the Northern region of Lebanon.
May we help them to remain resilient, remind them to never lose hope and make them believe in a better tomorrow.
“The butterfly is proof that beauty can emerge from something
completely falling apart. Jane lee Logan
For more information about Malaak please visit: www.malaak.org
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Zoulnaa is a global online store established in London, United Kingdom in 2019. We selling a wider selection of high quality products, from body care products, bathroom products, aromatherapy, home fragrance, and designer inspired fragrances. With hundreds of items and so many kinds of shopping portals available. We committed to provides our customers with higher quality products and services at an affordable price. Enjoy the convenience of shopping online with Zoulnaa through our secure payment system. | <urn:uuid:e5de239d-fa2c-401a-9ac8-c4a9b1fca8d1> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://zoulnaa.com/about-us-2/ | 2024-02-23T23:44:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474470.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223221041-20240224011041-00590.warc.gz | en | 0.913135 | 97 | [
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The ‘Ecole Schouweiler’ project lies on a plateau between the church, the scout hall (‘Scoutenhome’) and the current primary school. Contrary to what its name might suggest, it is a steadily sloping site, exhibiting a height difference of approximately 13m from its northeast boundary, marked by a tennis complex, down to its southwest boundary along ‘Rue de l ́Eglise’. Perpendicular to this slope, the site also features a rise measuring up to 3m.
The initial thought underlying this project is to create a new school campus that fulfils several functions, incorporating a day care centre (‘précoce‘), a kingergarten (‘préscolaire’), a primary school (‘école primaire’) and an after-school care centre (‘maison relais’). Future developments or new constructions to replace obsolete structures are already being taken into consideration and will naturally find their place within the ensemble.
Since the school’s current traffic connections, in particular for private transport, are not successful, the entire campus will be newly accessed in future. The new access road will be solely via ‘Rue d’Eglise’. ‘Rue Tajel’ will be raised and extended according to requirements. It is from here that the future parking site featuring a ‘Kiss & Go’ zone will be accessed as well as the bus platform located parallel to the road. Private and bus transport will be channelled via ‘Rue Tajel’ past the scout hall and via the new residential area (‘lotissement’) onto ‘Route de Longwy’ (N5). This means the children get to enjoy a school route that has no crossings and is consequently safe. The new school building takes its bearings from ‘Rue Tajel’ and in its floor structure follows the natural landscape of the site. The north of the building marks the entrance for the primary school (‘école primaire’), while the south features that of the day care centre (‘précoce’).
Primary school (école primaire) and day care centre (précoce).
Coming from the bus platform and crossing over a generous forecourt, the building is accessed roughly in its centre through a generous foyer. This room is where school activities can take place during class time or where children can play or else indulge in other activities. The foyer is thus a room that is used all day round and, as a result of its double-storey design and the amount of natural light it gets, it is very suitable for the presentation of projects, theatre performances and any other presentation of the school. Generally it can be said that with the conception of this building, the main focus is on its functionality. The key pedagogical approach is reflected in the division of the age groups into four cycles. The basement with its own ground-level entrance and exit houses cycle 1, the day care centre (‘précoce’). It forms the first building block of the new kindergarten (‘préscolaire’) and has a capacity for 40 children. South of the foyer is the teachers’ room and behind this lie the classrooms of the second cycle. Then, to the north – past the centrally located toilet facilities – is the third cycle, while the first floor houses the fourth cycle. Each cycle, upon request of the municipal council, consists of six classrooms with intermediary rooms (‘salle d‘appui’), and a reserve classroom. These primary education features are complemented by a generous library on the upper floor, while the basement houses several workshops that can be used for various different purposes. The primary school (‘école primaire’) thus has room for about 360 pupils (excluding the reserve classrooms).
According to the requirements of a sustainable overall concept and in order to achieve the ‘low energy building’ target, the buildings are clad with a back-ventilated high-pressure laminates (HPL). The corridors, toilet areas and workshops have colour screed floors featuring a ground terrazzo look, known for their high durability and easy cleaning. The classrooms have natural rubber colour floors. The entire building has an acoustically effective suspended ceiling, to avoid any possible disturbances and to create a pleasant learning environment. The fixed furniture is made of wood and also adds to the pleasant sense of space. Thanks to the generous window surfaces in the classrooms, external sun protection is foreseen in the form of aluminium blinds for glare protection. In some rooms, a curtain can be used, providing efficient blackout for slide shows, for instance. | <urn:uuid:f8831a4f-9236-4e19-9c23-ef64bdb9f8e2> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://architizer.com/projects/primary-school-and-attached-day-care-centre/ | 2024-02-26T18:12:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00590.warc.gz | en | 0.93298 | 1,005 | [
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Gender-specific programs acknowledge that gender norms, roles and relations exist and have an impact on access to or control over resources. This may mean targeting a program specifically at women or men, and accommodating gender norms but not working to address or change them. Programs that provide child-minding for women can be gender-specific but not necessarily gender-transformative because they do not challenge why women are responsible for children when they need their own health care. Programs that offer women-only spaces may be accommodating gender norms, without asking why mixed spaces are unsafe or deemed unsuitable for women. While obviously an important approach, gender specific programs do not necessarily address the root causes of gender imbalances in power, resources or opportunities.
Program Example: Vancouver Street Soccer (Canada, International)
Vancouver Street Soccer League is a non-profit organisation which uses soccer to inspire and empower. The League is made up of teams that provide friendship for the homeless, physical fitness for the ill and addicted, direction for at-risk youth, and cultural focus for unique communities. The League is part of Street Soccer Canada which promotes sport as social inclusion. Through international tournaments and city leagues, Street Soccer Canada has been working on including those, who may otherwise be excluded, through physical activity and sport. Some of the players in these local programs have gone on to the Homeless World Cup. The Homeless World Cup counts more than 70 international partners around the world. More than 40 also engage with women and use the power of “football” to help empower them. To date, 41 countries engage with women and 27 provide women-only football sessions. During the Homeless World Cup annual tournament, teams are mixed so women can take part too or they can compete in the women-only competition: the Women’s Homeless World Cup. Programs are different and the women they help through football can be in very different situations or come from different backgrounds. | <urn:uuid:ce80a3e8-5676-44b7-8499-0532e528f3ca> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://promotinghealthinwomen.ca/online-course/unit-3-approaches-to-integrating-gender-in-health-promotion/gender-specific/ | 2024-02-28T02:57:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00590.warc.gz | en | 0.9348 | 386 | [
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Searching for Sam
Mathieu lives in the street by choice, eschewing drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol. His main companion is his dog Sam, a pitbull, who he says has helped keep him alive. When Sam disappears, Mathieu’s frantic search to find her brings him into confrontation with the secrets of his own past and the pain and grief that drove him onto the street. The novel is a monologue from Mathieu’s point of view, a sort of confessional in which Mathieu opens up to the reader. In flashbacks to his past, we discover the tragedies of his life and the people he has lost. In this book about survivors, Bienvenu takes a tender look at the underside of our cities, and the people that get left behind. | <urn:uuid:16599d05-b064-4cb7-befd-33d802eaf631> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://talonbooks.com/books/?searching-for-sam | 2024-02-28T02:36:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00590.warc.gz | en | 0.970724 | 161 | [
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Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Our Mission: Working
to educate and develop self- sufficiency.
Mirror of Grace Outreach is committed to implementing
educational programs that provides awareness, opportunities, behavior
development, financial and personal growth. To assist troubled youth and their
families with developing positive life skills and life experiences so that they
may pursue productive and rewarding lives.
Meeting the needs of youth and families by emphasizing a
strength-based approach delivering quality care and services to youth and
Promoting the safety of the communities in which our youth
and families reside
Ensuring skilled and caring staff through quality
supervision and training
Established in November 2010, Mirror of Grace Outreach has
received the strong support from the community, public agencies, private
foundations, and the social services community as a whole.
Our leadership in reshaping the lives of youth and their
families has been rewarded with the continued support of many organizations.
We believe that what we do is an experience for a lifetime change
in our participants. Nothing is more important to us than continuing this
commitment to excellence and leadership.
Our Computer Literacy Training program assist individuals
with little to no computer exposure and those that want to increase essential
computer awareness. We provide teaching on internet usage and various
components available. Our program provides computer software application
training to assist each individual in obtaining and developing the
understanding and computer skills to meet the needs of today. Training Program
is a total of eight (8) classes – 16 hours of training. Students who
attend all scheduled classes will
receive a Certificate of Completion. Mirror of Grace Computer Training Program
is License with the Louisiana Board of Regents.
We provide community support, skills training, counseling
and crisis intervention to our program participants. Our job readiness and retention classes –
resume/career development workshops and computer training program assist each
participant with the skills needed for today's workplace. Our Parenting Wisely
Program is an evidence base program created to give parents an alternative to
effective positive parenting skills.
Reducing the recidivism rate affects the entire community.
Mirror of Grace Outreach considers this area of focus an important part of our
vision for an improved community. We provide supportive programs and services
to Reentry participants that prepare the incarcerated population for release
and after into society.
We offer our returning citizens all the Soft Skills and
Technology Training needed to become successful in the workforce. Our Courses
include: Leadership, Prospecting, Appointment Setting, Sales closing, Team
Building, Winning Attitude, Time Management, Improving Focus, Custom Service,
Creative and Critical Thinking, and Business Etiquette.
A key to reducing recidivism is providing education and
awareness with economic opportunity. It is our goal to assist our participants
that have made wrong choices in the correctional system a way out the
correction system. This is an important step in assisting returning citizens to
become productive members of our communities and it sets an example for others
in the community.
We provide service to address Opioid misuse prevention,
targeting women and girls in the Greater Baton Rouge region. The aim of the
Program is to develop and implement prevention strategies, educational
activities, specifically tailored to address the unique needs of women across
the lifespan. The United States has seen an alarming rise in overdose deaths
from prescription painkillers and nonprescription Opioid among women. A unique
combination of biological, health, and social factors has led to the growing
Opioid epidemic among women.
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Nicola Sturgeon has said she will continue to use the “stay at home” message to tackle the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland as a rift in the UK-wide response opened ahead of Boris Johnson’s address to the nation.
The Prime Minister will tell the country to “stay alert, control the virus and save lives” when he outlines his “road map” to a new normality in an address to the nation on Sunday.
But Scotland’s First Minister said the first she had heard of the “the PM’s new slogan” was in newspaper reports and that she would not be switching her messaging “given the critical point we are at”.
“This is the dangerous bit”
Mr Johnson will unveil a coronavirus warning system when he outlines his plans to gradually ease the lockdown while urging workers who cannot do their jobs from home to begin resuming their roles but maintain social-distancing rules.
“This is the dangerous bit,” he warned ahead of the announcement.
On Sunday morning, Ms Sturgeon tweeted: “The Sunday papers is the first I’ve seen of the PM’s new slogan.
“It is of course for him to decide what’s most appropriate for England, but given the critical point we are at in tackling the virus, #StayHomeSaveLives remains my clear message to Scotland at this stage.”
Shortly before Ms Sturgeon’s tweet, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said he hoped all four nations will agree to take the same approach when the PM speaks to them in a Cobra meeting before his 7pm pre-recorded address.
“We hope that they will agree to a consistent approach across the country, that’s our strong preference,” Mr Jenrick told Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday.
It is understood that a warning system administered by a new “joint biosecurity centre” will detect local increases in infection rates, with a view to locally altering restrictions in England.
With the alerts ranging from green in level one to red in level five, Mr Johnson is expected to say the nation is close to moving down from four to three.
On Monday, the Government will publish a 50-page document outlining to MPs the full plan to cautiously re-start the economy after figures suggested the overall death toll for the UK has passed 36,500.
The shift in messaging will come amid concerns that workers may not feel comfortable resuming their roles after the weeks of firm instructions to “stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives”.
That could be a test for ministers, with unions warning that they might not recommend their millions-strong membership to resume their roles if safety is not assured.
“The trade union movement wants to be able to recommend the Government’s back-to-work plans,” Unison, Unite, the GMB, Usdaw and the Trades Union Congress wrote in a letter to the Observer.
“But for us to do that, we need to ensure that ministers have listened and that we stay safe and save lives at work too.”
Meanwhile, a scientific adviser to the Government told the Sunday Times that the UK could still suffer more than 100,000 deaths by the end of the year if measures are hastily relaxed, adding: “There is very limited room for manoeuvre.”
Mr Johnson acknowledged the scale of the danger, saying “we’ll have to work even harder to get every step right” now the peak is passed, before making a mountaineering analogy.
“You have very few options on the climb up – but it’s on the descent you have to make sure you don’t run too fast, lose control and stumble,” he told the Sun on Sunday.
Later this week, Mr Johnson will address the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservatives amid concerns that some of his MPs will be unenthused by the gradual easing.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told the Downing Street briefing on Saturday that the PM would be proceeding with “extreme caution”.
The incoming changes for England are only expected to be very modest, with a lifting of the limit of only one form of exercise per day and to permit garden centres to reopen.
But in a toughening of measures, fines for those who fail to abide by the rules will be hiked.
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Why private equity firms should enter banking sector- Robin Trehan
Due to regulatory issues, private equity firms have been unable to fully enter the banking sector. This is due to the fact that the Federal Reserve prohibits such firms from owning majority stakes in banks.
However, in light of the current economic situation, it is clear that this type of regulatory interference no longer makes sense. Thus far, the government’s response to the banking crisis has been cleary inadequate. Banks across the nation continue to close their doors. The FDIC website lists over 70 banks that have failed in the first half of 2009 alone, and the trend show no sign of stopping.
Even if it did prove effective, a governmental “bail out” of banks is an unnatural way to try and fix the problem. It is a stop-gap measure that runs contrary to the normal function of the market. The tactic is unpopular with many Americans, and for good reason. Allowing private equity firms the freedom to participate in the banking sector makes much more sense. It would provide a much more effective long-term solution while at the same time avoiding negative perception from taxpayers.
Banks fail due to lack of capital. Private equity firms have access to around $1 trillion in cash and these companies have made their interest in the banking sector clear. For example, some firms have tried to circumvent the Fed’s regulations by working together. Each one of a group of firms purchases a small position in a bank with none holding a majority stake.
There’s no reason to force private equity firms to jump through such hoops. When all the factors are taken into account, it just doesn’t make sense for the government to prevent these two sectors from establishing a mutually beneficial relationship. Creating a regulatory environment that makes it easy and effective for private equity firms to provide banks with the capital they need is an obvious win for both sides, and for the economy as a whole. The Federal Reserve needs to revisit the relevant regulations and modify them in a way that encourages, rather than discourages, private equity investment in the banking sector.
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When gambling has been around presence for that extremely years, online gambling is really a fairly new way to practical experience a punt. There are many commonalities connected with, online and ‘offline’ gambling but what exactly about online gambling which can be used for your benefit? Here are some ideas how gambling online could make you with an organized earnings.
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Police in Columbus, Ohio, released body camera video that shows an officer shooting an unarmed Black man inside an apartment.
Donovan Lewis, 20, died early Tuesday morning.
Police were serving a warrant for domestic violence, improper handling of a firearm and assault around 2 a.m., and had reportedly told everyone to come out of the apartment.
Once inside the apartment, a police dog could be heard barking. The officer threatens to send the dog into a bedroom before opening the door. However, immediately after opening the door, the officer shoots Lewis.
During a press conference, Chief Elaine Bryant reportedly said the officer fired when Lewis appeared to raise his hand while holding something.
“There was, like, a vape pen that was found on the bed right next to him,” Bryant said, according to WCMH-TV.
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How to Figure Out Your Co-op Maintenance Tax Deduction—a Simple Formula
Jun 05, 2020 coop tax deductions
It’s tax season again and a prime time to remind you that if you live in a co-op, you can actually deduct your co-op maintenance fees! You just need to know how.
Let’s start with how much you can deduct, which is based on the portion used to pay real estate taxes and interest on the co-op building’s underlying mortgage. The portion of maintenance that does not go toward real estate taxes and interest usually goes toward utilities (heat, hot water) and care of the building (roof maintenance, improvements to common spaces, elevator repair).
It’s important to remember that the amount of the write off will vary from year to year as real estate tax amounts and interest paid on the underlying mortgage changes.
Here is a handy formula you can use:
Interest + Real Estate Taxes = A
A x Number of Shares = B
B / 12 = C
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Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson today announced a new COVID-19 Income Relief Payment to support New Zealanders who have lost their job due to the impact of COVID-19.
With Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister for Social Development, Mr Robertson confirmed the payments of $490 a week (full-time) and $250 a week (part-time) for up to 12 weeks would be available from June 8.
The payments will be administered by Work and Income and will help people who have lost their job since March 1 while they are looking for new work or retraining.
The scheme is forecast to cost around $570 million, and will cover people that lose their jobs before the end of October. This incorporates $1.2 billion of payments offset by $635 million of saved benefit payments, with small administrative costs. This fits with the Government’s intention for COVID response spending to be targeted, temporary and timely. It will be funded from the COVID Response and Recovery Fund.
You can find more information on the payments on the Work and Income website: workandincome.govt.nz
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It's likely that an avid golfer in your life enjoys spending every spare weekend on the course. Whether they’re a casual player or a fierce competitor, you know golf-related gifts are at the top of their wishlist, especially with holidays and special occasions on the horizon. However, the challenge comes when it's time to choose the perfect gift because one golfer’s needs often differ from the next. Fortunately, the best golf gifts seamlessly blend functionality with thoughtfulness, improving your giftee’s game while also letting them know you pay attention to what’s important—golf.
Before you blindly shop for a gift that might make a player’s day, consider the options below to impress the golfer in your life. From a new pair of gloves that improve on-course comfort to at-home simulators that help them train through winter, there’s a great golf gift here for everyone who knows a gap wedge from a rescue.
The Best Golf Gifts, At A Glance
- New York Times Personalized Golf History Book ($80)
- Garmin Approach S70 ($700)
- Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor ($5000)
- Ahead Jack Nicklaus Play Yellow Cap ($35)
- SuperStroke 2023 Ryder Cup USA Putter Grip ($35)
- Theragun Mini Massage Gun ($175)
- Stitch Golf Multiuse Travel Bag ($498)
- The Golfer’s Journal Subscription ($90)
- Gobi Dune Heated Vest ($189)
- Victorinox Swiss Army Golf Tool ($50)
All The Best Golf Gifts To Shop
A Fancy New Bag That's Fit For The Tour
Big Max makes a variety of golf equipment for players on the move, but they focus heavily on golf bags. Offering an assortment of club carriers to fit a range of players’ needs, their design schemes settle into two categories—stand bags for golfers who still want to carry their clubs and cart bags for players who rely on wheels.
The Big Max Dri Lite Silencio 2 Golf Bag is a full-size cart bag ready for a caddie’s shoulder or the straps of a golf cart. It’s got PGA Tour dimensions and build quality, with the convenience of 14 club compartments for easy organization.
A Look Back On The Past
Give a gift they can enjoy off the green with a book that showcases the rich history of golf through the lens of The New York Times. Featuring in-depth articles and photographs that capture the most iconic moments and players in golf's history, it’s made even more unique thanks to a personalization option that allows you to add the recipient's name and a special message. It’ll quickly become a cherished keepsake that celebrates their love for the game, combining history, nostalgia and a personal touch.
Play All Year Long With A Launch Monitor And Simulator
Rapsodo’s new MLM2PRO uses enhanced sensors and optics, including a dual-optical camera and radar processing, to provide swing-by-swing data on 13 metrics including six measured metrics such as carry distance, launch angle, spin rate, spin axis and ball speed. Video functions allow you see your full body while Shot Vision and Impact Vision lock on where the club meets the ball.
The MLM2PRO also serves as a full-service golf simulator that works outdoors on the driving range or indoors in a net enclosure. The simulator offers access to 30,000 real courses around the world.
Take A Bite Around The Greens With Jaws Raw
Golfers want a good lofted wedge to fly high and true before landing and stopping (or biting) on the green. To that end, the wedges most club manufacturers produce lay in very specific groove patterns on the club faces from sole to toe.
Callaway went for extreme bite in its new Jaws Raw Wedges, introducing an offset groove pattern and a rough, unfinished club face to seize the golf ball’s surface and produce maximized backspin. Fortunately, since Callaway is a longtime presence in the golf equipment world, you can rest assured all of those evolutions are USGA legal.
Keep Your Arms And Body Connected In Your Swing
It’s always “buyer beware” in the world of golf training aids. For every legitimate tool that could improve your game there are five gimmicks that waste a golfer’s time and money. Sure-Golf leans into the former category as they make simple gadgets that focus on very specific skills so players can choose the right solution to individual problems.
The Connector works to teach synching arms and body—or torso, to be more specific—as both need to turn together through the golf swing. It’s lightweight and easily disassembled for carry to and from the practice range.
For The Walking Golfer Who Wants Stability
Swiftwick Flite XT Zero Golf Socks
The Swiftwick Flite XT Zero Golf Socks pack what the manufacturer calls its proprietary GripDry Fiber—a specially designed fabric intended to stay in place during the sudden movements and weight shifts of a golfer’s swing. While a foot sweats during an 18-hole stroll, these Swiftwick socks disperse the moisture and give you one less thing to worry about on the course. Avoid the irritation of a golf sock that slides down the heel below the shoe line or the potential round-ruining arrival of a walking blister.
A Golf Watch That Comes Pre-Loaded With 43,000 Courses
Garmin Approach S70
The Garmin Approach S70 arrived just in time for the 2023 summer golf season. While the previous generation S62 was already an impressive piece of kit, the S70 steps it up with an improved screen that displays detailed golf course maps with pan and zoom features for determining target distance. That screen also shows green contour data to lay out slope direction and incline or decline amounts.
Garmin improved the Virtual Caddie feature to display shot dispersion data and suggest the right club depending on your recorded distance and accuracy. The Caddie software considers wind speed, wind direction, altitude and other factors when suggesting a club.
Stewart Golf Follow Carts Are Your Robotic Caddies
While a little pricier than many of the gifts on this list, the Stewart Golf Vertx is a high-tech golf cart from the UK that allows you to walk your round of golf without having to carry, push, pull or otherwise wrestle with your golf bag. It’s built with free-rolling wheels to cross the terrain of any golf course. And it folds up to fit in any car and has a battery pack that will hold out for 18 holes.
GolfForever Makes A Multi-Tool For Training
GolfForever Swing Trainer Aid Kit
You can use the GolfForever Swing Trainer Kit in multiple ways thanks to the various elements it includes. If you need to stretch or warm up, pick up the weighted club bar. To build your strength, turn to the resistance bands and free app that guides you through strength and conditioning training. Finally, you can refine your tempo by swinging the heavier bar like you would any golf club.
Full Swing Packs All Necessary Functions Into A High-End Kit
Arriving in a tough, high-impact case, the Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor can go with you to any practice facility. Working with its free app and a membership service, it tracks yours shots, analyzing multiple stats and reporting the data visually and audibly.
It’s an expensive, serious golf tool that presents a dedicated player with precise information to work on game improvement, reading everything from distance and direction to spin rate and swing path.
A Laser Rangefinder That Locks The Pin From 450 Yards Away
Garmin Approach Z82 Laser Rangefinder & Golf GPS
The Garmin Approach Z82 Laser Rangefinder features image stabilization and vibrational feedback, and provides the target’s distance from up to 450 yards away. Like most Garmin golf gadgetry, it has 2D course mapping and comes pre-loaded with more than 43,000 courses worldwide—it can automatically determine which hole you’re playing and the par information. Laser Range Arc draws an arc on the map for more accurate distance mapping while PlaysLike Distance adjusts automatically for uphill and downhill slopes. If you pair it with your smartphone, it will also factor in wind speed and direction in real time.
A Net For Practicing At Home
For dedicated golfers wanting to practice at home, the Net Return Pro Series Jr. V2 Net enables as many practice swings as a player’s heart desires. Net Return makes a series of practice nets in a variety of price ranges, but this Jr. V2 Net is set at a more approachable price—it can also serve indoors or out, and is made tough enough to last for years.
Once equipped with a Net Return, you can choose a practice mat and let the swing practice begin with confidence, knowing the net’s sound construction will catch any shot securely.
A Compact Massager For Aches And Pains
Theragun Mini Massage Gun
Golf may seem like it’s all fun and games, but your shoulders and hips can take a beating when swinging clubs for 18 holes. The Theragun Mini is the ideal mid-game solution. It’s small and compact to fit into any golf bag, so they can use it on the course to loosen tight muscles or break it out at home after a tough day on the back nine.
Celebrate A Round With A Round Of Drinks
For golf aficionados looking to add a touch of class to their drinks, this set of cocktail stirrers (four) makes it easier to enjoy a well-deserved beverage at the clubhouse or simply indulging in a favorite drink at home. The set includes a putter, wedge, iron and driver, each made from recycled stainless steel, that double as picks for food.
A Leather Golf Glove For Better Grip
The Callaway OptiColor Leather Glove offers an outstanding balance of affordability and design. The glove is made from leather and uses what Callaway calls “OptiFeel” technology to make it more comfortable during a round. The perforations on the palm, fingers and thumb allow heat and moisture to escape. And with an adjustable closure, players can decide whether they want a tight, secure fit or a looser one.
A High-Tech, Offline Tablet For Practice Notes
Serious golfers study their game, their lessons, their drills and their own performance almost as a matter of academic rigor. Taking notes and listing comparative data tracks progress, as it would for any pursuit.
If they want to turn to the old-fashioned Moleskin notebook, that’ll do the trick. Still, there’s a better option for tech-centered golfers.
The advantages of using the paper-inspired Remarkable 2 tablet includes the fact that it’s completely readable in sunlight and it allows total focus on the work—you can’t receive emails, texts or social media messages on the device. All recorded information syncs with the cloud, and the Remarkable 2 allows you to send messages and reports back out into the world.
Stay Magically Warm With A Magic Vest
In keeping with the company’s golf club offerings, PXG apparel is always well-made and created with the most modern material science. What makes this new Packable Vest so special is its ability to all but disappear in your luggage.
Water-resistant and padded for insulation, this soft and flexible garment keeps you warm and dry while allowing for an easy swing motion. Then, when you’re done playing and packing up for the day (or if the sun comes out to see you), the vest folds up into a tiny pouch for easy transport in your suitcase or golf bag.
Grab A Golden Cap From The Golden Bear
If you win 18 Majors, you offer more than just branded apparel—you offer apparel that supports the causes you hold dear. In the case of Jack Nicklaus, his golfwear partnership with Ahead offers official Golden Bear caps featuring the G.O.A.T.’s official logo. More importantly, Ahead donates 15% of all net sales to one of Nicklaus’ favorite charities, the Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
A Soft Golf Ball For Hard Golf Courses
Callaway Golf Chrome Soft Golf Balls
The term “soft” in a golf ball doesn’t mean you’re teeing up tennis balls or stress toys. Outwardly, the Callaway Chrome Soft feels like any other ball. However, “soft” here means the Callaway pellet has the Hyper Elastic SoftFast Core built into its triple-layer construction.
The flexible ball center allows for a good mix of distance, feel around the green and stickiness on the putting surface. It’s a good choice for a high handicapper looking for balanced performance.
For The Golf Traveler
Taking a page out of science fiction engineering, this Multiuse Travel Bag (MUT) from Stitch Golf seems bigger on the inside than on the outside—or you can look on it as a sort of transformer. The idea is this piece of golfer’s luggage can function as a basic rolling duffle bag for standard travel assignments, or it can extend out to encase your golf clubs for those player journeys.
The set includes a Torsion Bar that spans the length of the golf bag and extends longer than any clubs inside it. That tough piece of metal protects your club heads and shafts from impact damage.
A Leaf Blower For Your Golg Bag
You need a pristine putting service to have a real shot at putting well. Throughout the year—and especially come autumn—the wind can drop leaves and other natural debris onto the green. That’s when the ZoomBroom Golf Breeze—essentially a leaf blower that fits in your golf bag alongside your clubs—comes in handy.
Fully portable and rechargeable, the ZoomBroom uses a turbine blower to clear the green in every direction. Just make sure you mark your ball position before you go to work.
Look Good From Head To Toe
For the player who appreciate a touch of whimsy and style on the course, these eye-catching socks from Uncommon Goods feature mismatched designs that include golf-themed motifs like clubs, balls and flags. They add a playful flair to any golfer's attire, and provide comfort and quality to enhance their performance. Sport them from the green to the weekend getaway.
Create A Unique Golf Bag
The ladies at Orca Golf offer you the opportunity to gift (to a friend, a partner, a beloved family member or yourself) an absolutely unique custom golf bag. The company’s setup works with individual customers, small groups or teams to create bespoke golf bags with a blend of everything from colors to logos to artwork.
Orca Golf kicks things off with a basic bag choice before its design team works with the buyer to forge an individual creation that expresses the owner’s passions and identity. Sure, it costs a little more than a traditional golf bag, but your giftee will sport a piece of kit that’s entirely their own.
A Golf Polo To Take The 'Serious' Out of Your Game
There are flashy and lighthearted golf polos, and then there are the products from TipsyElves. Specializing in not just louder patterns and designs, but looks meant to generate a laugh or a story, their pieces like the Rubber Ducky Golf Polo leave subtly behind for the player who wants to abandon the stuffier elements of the game.
Adding to the appeal at Tipsy Elves are the more reasonable prices for their polos (less than half the price of some other brands) and the good build quality for such affordable golf wear. They’re just not for that country club atmosphere—more Rodney Dangerfield than Ted Knight.
Play A Round With An 11-In-One Golf Club
It’s an idea that’s been tried before–often without success. Can y0u carry one golf club capable of transforming into a complete set? To this day, none of the attempts to distill a full golf bag into one tool have proved successful, with each having failed due to poor build quality or faulty design.
The new Q Club takes on that challenge with an adjustable head design that slots in from putter to driving iron. It plays well enough to get any player around a par three or executive golf course, but the lack of a comparable driver limits length off the tee.
The build quality feels solid enough. Now, time will tell how the Q Club fares from season to season for players who want to travel light.
Embrace The Age Of The Golf Hoodie
Not too long ago, it was controversial to wear a hoodie on the golf course–the better, more expensive or more prestigious the course, the louder the controversy. That’s all behind us now as hoodies have the approval of most golf purists, as long as they show respect for the game by showing off proper high quality.
The Golf Hoodie from Real Golfers is made specifically with golf in mind to keep up its end of the bargain. Soft and stretchy to allow for a smooth golf movement, the cuffs tighten on the wrists like the clasp of a golf glove. And the weighted hood stays in place during the natural torso turn of a golf swing.
A Practice Tool For The Arch Putter
There are countless putting tools meant to train proper front/back stroke, roll accuracy, pace and other elements of this unique golf activity. Rather than focus on how fast or how straight you strike the golf ball in your putting movement, The Putting Arc focuses on the natural curvature of the putting movement.
Just like any other golf swing from the drive to the chip, there’s always some amount of movement around your body. The Putting Arc brings awareness of that motion to the shortest of shots by guiding (read: forcing) the putter to stay on plane. And it does its job well, but be warned—some players have a less arc-induced, straight front to back movement. Those golfers should look to those “straighten your roll” tools.
Make Your Putter Work Better Than Team USA
The fact that Team USA bombed at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome shouldn’t be held against the handsome putter grip SuperStroke designed to commemorate the event. It looks great and will improve the aesthetics of any golfer’s short stick.
A thicker design to fit much of the SuperStroke line, the Ryder Cup offering will fit any standard putter shaft, but it won’t cooperate with non-anchored belly putters—just like Team USA couldn’t cooperate with each other.
A More Casual Golf Hoodie Option
In the now-acceptable world of the golf polo, the ultra-soft Travis Mathew Cloud Hoodie sports a less-technical design than most of the golf-centric, athletic-themed garments you‘ll find out there. Now well-renowned for its ultra-cushiony material, the Cloud Hoodie would work real well on a more casual course during a fun round of golf.
The garment will also wear well throughout the day away from the course. The only warning here is that it might not cut it on the more advanced, expensive or private courses where a more “formal” or “athletic” dress code is always in effect.
A Durable, Quick-Dry Belt That Doubles As A Bottle Opener
Seamlessly blending style and functionality on the green, the Mountain Khakis Webbing Belt’s durable and adjustable fabric ensures a secure fit, offering both comfort and flexibility during swings, while the sleek design adds a touch of sporty elegance to any golf ensemble. When it’s time to crack open a cold one, the buckle doubles as a discreet bottle opener.
A Sleek, Sophisticated Golf Shoe From Allbirds
The perfect gift for golfers who prioritize comfort and eco-conscious choices, the Allbirds Golf Dashers are crafted for full-swing stability. These nature-made shoes transition from the course to post-round drinks, ensuring comfort during all 18 holes without a cart, at the driving range and even at the 19th hole. Built with ZQ Merino Wool and recycled polyester, the ripstop material provides protection against light elements, while the microsuede saddle tied into the laces enhances midfoot and heel lockdown. Find it in a men’s and women’s version.
A Poster That Celebrates The Nation's Top Courses
50 Best USA Golf Courses Scratch Off Poster
Pairing the thrill of discovery with a love for the game, this scratch-off poster showcases 50 of the country’s best courses, each one hand-picked for their unique features, from tee locations to stunning views. Scratch off each bucket list course to keep track of progress and hang the poster in an office space or den for all to see.
A Soft, Sporty Quarter-Zip
Peter Millar Perth Performance Quarter-Zip
Most golfers would be happy to receive a quarter-zip from Costco, but because this is gifting season, you’d be wise to pull out all the stops and splurge on Peter Millar’s Perth Performance top. The classic style is built with a breathable, four-way stretch fabric that’s easy to care for and comfortable beyond the green, and small details, like a mock collar and banded cuffs, add to its appeal.
A Gift Card That Lets Them Choose
The Go Play Golf Gift Card is the ultimate solution when you're unsure what to get a golfer. With access to over 5,000 golf courses nationwide, this gift card goes beyond rounds of golf—it can be used for merchandise, lessons and even travel expenses. Allow them to tailor their experience and enhance every aspect of their game with a convenient and flexible gift card.
A Subscription To Essays, Interviews And Beautiful Imagery
Complete with long-form articles, player interviews and stunning photography, The Golfer’s Journal isn’t so much a quarterly magazine as it is a work of art to be framed on a coffee table. Support the print version for $90 per year or stick to digital for only $60. With the in-print subscription, your giftee will receive access to exclusive events and a 10% discount on The Golfer’s Journal merchandise and apparel.
A Sophisticated Scorecard Holder
Crafted with quality leather, this elegant scorecard holder from Handy Picks not only adds a touch of sophistication to their game but also keeps scorecards organized and protected, ensuring a practical and stylish companion for every round.
A Tool To Keep Their Clubs Clean
Grooveit The Wet Club Scrub
An ideal gift for golfers who take pride in maintaining their clubs, Grooveit’s Wet Club Scrub features an innovative design that efficiently removes dirt, grass and debris from grooves, ensuring optimal performance on the course. And it comes with a strong three-year warranty for added peace of mind.
A Smart Vest That Supplies Warmth
With its innovative heating technology and powerful battery, Gobi’s Dune Heated Vest provides all-day warmth during extended golf sessions. The easy-to-use LED controller allows the wearer to adjust the heat settings with a simple touch, and with a quick heat-up time of under 30 seconds and three heating zones, including a large one in the back, it ensures a cozy and comfortable experience.
A Do-It-All Golf Tool
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The Full Story
Virtual Reality (VR)
Is VR the headset, the experience, or the solution?
If we are getting into VR, what headset should we use and why?
This page answers those questions and more!
VR as a device and as a term has been around for tens of years, but really only became a viable item for mass market in 2016 with the advent of the HTC Vive and the Oculus Quest.
THE PROS & CONS OF
COMMON VR HEADSETS
In today's world understanding the difference between an iPhone, a sensory bodysuit and a drone are easy, yet when it comes to VR, the devices are changing so fast it's hard to keep up. Luckily, we can help.
Oculus Quest (and 2) is cheap, portable, intuitive, and has no cords. Yet has a lower frame rate, is tough to clean, and owing to it's "mobile" processor is difficult to get high fidelity photorealism.
BEST USE = consumer fun
The PICO is affordable, has no cables, doesn't require a laptop, has arguably the most cleanable surfaces, and a 4K screen. However, solutions have to be custom built for this specific device.
BEST USE = commercial training
The HTC VIVE series and OCULUS RIFT series are the industry standard, offer high quality, yet require a cable and a high end laptop.
BEST USE = commercial solutions
The VALVE INDEX was designed from the ground up to be a truly comfortable, high quality competitor to the VIVE and RIFT. It succeeded. It's high price tag however keeps it from the heads of most.
BEST USE = high end gaming
The VARJO XR-1,2,&3 sets a new bar when it comes to immersion. This headset features true MR capabilities merging VR & AR, eye tracking, and features that keep it well ahead of the field. Unfortunately it costs around $10k and requires a near super computer to run!
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Instead of Calling Your Doctor with Food Allergies – Call Your Chiropractor
After some research, studies have shown that chiropractic cares can help people suffering from food allergies, even though this is not normally a specific allergy treatment. This works because chiropractic is a method of natural health care, allowing our bodies to perform at their best. Allergies often lead to terrible times for those of us with it, often causing spring to be a season of sneezing, sniffling, and stuffiness. Allergies are just things that our bodies do not recognize and need to be expelled from the body.
Food Allergies And Chiropractic Treatment
There are lots of treatments for those of us with food allergies, such as taking antihistamines that dry out our mucus membranes, which allows us to breathe easier and clearer. The great part about chiropractic care though, is that it does not have all the adverse side effects of antihistamines, which have been shown to lead to possible heart problems and cancer. Chiropractic releases the pressure on the nervous system, which allows the immune system to work more effectively. The body heals itself through the realignment of the spine, releasing some stress placed on the nervous system. This allows the body to heal itself, starting in the central nervous system, which then allows the healing to expand to the rest of our body, helping with allergies. Our bodies, when healthy, are able to neutralize toxic substances in our system, which is what allergies are. Therefore, we all need to have a little bit more chiropractic care.
Hope For Your Food Allergies
So, the food allergies we have been suffering with all of our lives that are not allowing us to eat that peanut butter chocolate cake or that shrimp may be able to be helped with chiropractic care. This means that when you first see signs of an allergy, you should call your chiropractor before your doctor. It could be possible that when you go visit your chiropractor and your spine gets realigned, you may be able to eat those foods a little more safely. This is because the healing the body does within itself would reduce the symptoms of allergies like hives, asthma, and facial swelling. This management of the allergy could allow us to eat those foods that we covet so much, albeit in small quantities.
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Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR (AJK), (Parliament Times) : The 32nd death anniversary of veteren Kashmiri leader and ex President of Azad Jammu Kashmir Ghazi e Millat Colonel (Retd) Syed Ali Ahmed Shah was observed across Azad Jammu Kashmir on Monday with the renewal of the pledge to continue the mission of the departed leader to bring the Kashmir freedom movement to its logical end with complete success.
Our Special AJK Correspondent ALTAF Hamid RAO reports from Mirpur that major simple but impressive ceremony to mark the anniversary was held at his mausoleum in his native city of Mirpur Monday morning where leading personalities repeesenting different walks of life laid floral wreath and offered fateha.
President Syed Ali Ahmed Shah Memorial Society Syed Nishat Hussain Kazmi, Secretary General Qaiser Shiraz Kazmi, Dr. Presidents of their respective factions of local traders unions , social and political activists, lawyers, journalists and others were also present on this occasion.
Quran Khawani was held for the departed soul besides a special function to pay glorious tributes to the departed Kashmiri leader.
A large number of people from various walks of life visited the mausoleum of Syed Ali Ahmed Shah here Monday morning and placed floral wreaths at the mazar besides offering fateha for the departed soul and other martyrs of Jammu & Kashmir besides praying for the early success of Kashmir freedom movement and for the solidarity, stability, prosperity and uplift of Pakistan and Azad Jammu Kashmir.
Later addressing a special ceremony hosted jointly by Mirpur University of Science & Technology at its City campus, Syed Ali Ahmed Shah Memorial Society and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Cell, speakers including Vice Chancellor MUST Brig (Retd) Dr. Younis Javed, , President Syed Ali Ahmed Shah Memorial Society and ex President AJK Supreme Court Bar Association Syed Nishat Hussain Kazmi, Advocate Secretary of the society Qaiser Shiraz Kazmi, APHC leader Malik Muhammad Aslam, Ch. Muneer Hussain Advocate and others paid glorious tributes to the late former President of AJK Syed Ali Ahmed Shah for his meritorious services for the Kashmir cause for the achievement of their legitimate right to self determination – besides for the supremacy of law and justice in the state and for the development and uplift of the liberated territory of AJK.
Speakers described departed Shah sahib a great hero of the Kashmir freedom struggle for his life-time services rendered for the cause of Kashmiris struggle for liberation of the motherland from the Indian clutches – despite the unilateral unlawful August 05, 2019 sinister act of India’s hardliner and fascist Modi led government. They underlined that not a single Kashmiri has accepted India’s said illegal action scrapping special status of the internationally-acknowledged disputed Indian-illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir State.
Speakers said that best way to pay tributes to the departed Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Ahmed Shahis to follow his foot steps for the achievement of the destination he set for the people of Jammu and Kashmir through the liberation of the homeland from the illegal and forcible clutches of the long Indian subjugation.
Speakers underlined that it was the result of the sacrifices of over two lakh of Jammu and Kashmir martyrs given during recent past that Kashmir emerged as the flash point and the freedom-loving and civilized world community were pressing for the early peaceful settlement of Kashmir problem.
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A little about Chelsea:
Chelsea recently joined MCH as Development Director. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a double major in Family Social Science and Political Science with a minor in American Indian studies all while simultaneously enjoying a track and field career as a sprinter for the Gophers. Upon graduation, Chelsea immediately began applying her education to fulfilling her passion: combating social injustice and racial inequity. Chelsea has previously served in various roles in several not for profits dedicated to alleviating poverty, providing pathways to employment and supporting the transition from prison to community for formerly incarcerated individuals. As Event Director at Twin Cities R!SE, Chelsea coordinated efforts to directly engage the robust employment base of the Twin Cities with individuals suffering from poverty on their road to employment.
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Rhubarb at Prestonfield
“Classic Scottish cooking with French flair.” - AA Inspector
Prestonfield is a sheltered enclave that makes you feel like you are in the middle of the country when you are really less than three miles from Edinburgh Castle. Rhubarb is one of the city's most visually stunning dining rooms where time-honoured techniques combine with cutting-edge ideas on a menu with wide appeal.
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Credit cards accepted
- Seats: 90
- Private dining available
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Assist dogs welcome
- Open all year
- Wines under £30: 6
- Wines over £30: 500
- Wines by the glass: 12
- Cuisine style: Traditional British
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HOGRIDER 136 (JULY - SEPTEMBER 2012) PART 1
West Coast franchise fiasco: Review needs to look at all three SWT fiascos
Presenting passengers as cheats: Be watchful for Stagecoach manipulation
SWT allegedly cheating passengers at Guildford
The Olympics – SWT lets down the industry
Mountain face ahead for the SWT/NR alliance?
“Electric spine” to Southampton – the issues
Great Western franchise specification
SHRUG response to DfT’s consultation on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise
Odd Olympic security contrasts
Huge increase in regulated fares mitigated
Stagecoach defies corporate governance code
Critical RAIB report on incident at Haslemere
“Raging inferno” among latest Stagecoach bus fires
West Coast franchise fiasco: Review needs to look at all three SWT fiascos
West Coast issue
The Government’s decision to axe the transfer of the West Coast franchise to First Group, in the light of Virgin Trains’ application for judicial review, has huge implications. The DfT has admitted that the franchise process was seriously flawed, and two independent reviews are to be held, one of which will look at franchising generally. The fiasco will reportedly cost taxpayers £40m, which doesn’t include possible compensation to First Group for a drop of £240m in the company’s value (shares down almost 20%), or the costs of delays to the three other franchise exercises already in hand.
The crux of Virgin Trains’ complaint is that First Group’s bid (£700m more than its own) was high-risk, and probably not deliverable. Virgin Trains is owned 51% by Virgin and 49% by Stagecoach. So, how much was Sir Richard involved in the company which he part-owned, and did Stagecoach drive the judicial review application?
While Sir Richard was declaring that First Group’s bid would mean cuts in passenger service, Mr Souter was telling the press that Virgin Trains had planned cost savings of £45m a year, against First’s £25m. In addition, he had been reported in the Guardian of 8/12/2011 as complaining, “We have lost bids before like East Coast mainline based on someone overbidding”.
The one thing which Mr Souter didn’t mention is that Stagecoach won the current SWT franchise with a bid which exceeded those of his three rivals by around £600m-£700m, and was widely seen as undeliverable. So he knew the ground.
The case of SWT suggests that the franchise process has always been flawed, with some really bad outcomes for passengers and other taxpayers. See ‘A History of SWT’ (on our website, www.shrug.info) which is essentially a research paper with scores of source references. The following (sourced from ‘Stagecoach’ by Christian Wolmar, except where stated otherwise) provides a brief summary:
First SWT franchise
Stagecoach won by undercutting the incumbent management’s bid by just £200,000. It was perceived as getting a particularly generous settlement of £350 million over 7 years. It then boosted its profits by disposing of so many drivers that it had to cancel services on an ad hoc basis.
Transport Minister Steven Norris later admitted: “Awarding the franchise to Stagecoach was really taking the fight to the enemy… It was the most aggressive decision we could take, and if we had tried to dress privatisation in its most acceptable form, it would have been better to award it to almost anyone else”.
Second SWT franchise
Stagecoach was chosen as preferred bidder for a new 20-year franchise despite SWT being at the bottom of the performance league and its unenviable reputation for abusing passengers. The public outcry was typified by the view of one regular SWT commuter, who e’mailed the BBC’s transport correspondent Paul Clifton that: “The award to Stagecoach is the cruellest betrayal of passengers departing from Southampton since the unsinkable Titanic set sail”.
At that point Stagecoach collapsed financially and there were doubts about the company’s survival. The franchise award went ahead, reduced to 3 years, to give the company a chance to clear up the mess it had created. The SRA, whose chief executive Richard Bowker had strong links with Stagecoach, then provided a £29m bailout.
The Telegraph later commented that it was this deal which “pulled the company out of reverse gear, since when the shares have trebled in value. It turned out to be a licence to print money.”
Christian Wolmar noted similarly that “The interim three-year arrangement agreed by Richard Bowker at the SRA in 2002 … was far too generous to Stagecoach. Under that contract, Stagecoach has been making super-profits at the expense of passengers and the taxpayer, netting a fabulous £58.9 million in the last year on turnover of around £500 million. That’s 12% of turnover. As I mentioned in my book, ‘On the Wrong Line’, a senior Stagecoach executive told me privately that the SRA had been a pushover and the company had been delighted by the deal.”
Stagecoach co-founders Brian Souter and Ann Gloag saw a meteoric increase in their personal fortunes, sharing dividends which totalled around a quarter of a billion pounds, including £65 million in 2004 and £175 million in 2006.
Third SWT franchise
Stagecoach bid £600m-£700m more than its three rivals and set about stripping SWT to the bone. All travel centres were closed except at Waterloo, including the busy facility at Southampton where Stagecoach first got out of the red by selling the bus station for commercial development. The promise of more seats on suburban trains became more standing room through removal of seats. The comfortable stock built specifically for the Waterloo-Weymouth main line was removed in favour of rough-riding Desiros, with outer suburban stock substituted on many services between Waterloo, Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Weymouth. The original service requirement was ignored with some point-to-point journey times doubled.
The DfT’s ‘expectation’ of cheaper season tickets on shoulder-peak trains was replaced with 20% fare increases on off-peak morning trains to London. A leaflet declared that passengers who made genuine mistakes when buying a ticket would be penalised, and guards were instructed to be ruthless even to families with children. Charges at station car parks soared, and the extra cost of first class travel rose from 50% to 80%.
SWT is not only now in revenue support, but has managed to squeeze a further £68m out of taxpayers through a flaw in the contract which meant the support provisions kicked in earlier than the DfT intended.
West Coast history
The DfT’s initial decision to award the West Coast franchise to First Group polarised public opinion. A celebrity bandwagon grew up in support of Virgin, while the railway press generally agreed with DfT’s decision.
Virgin has enjoyed the advantages of a major infrastructure upgrade at public expense and introduced ‘walk-on’ service frequencies, yet its Anytime fares are astronomic and it has corralled its less-affluent passengers into shortened off-peak periods. This has caused particular misery on Fridays, when there is less business travel and commuting, and off-peak periods could reasonably be widened.
Data for 2011 in the New Statesman show 266 complaints per 100,000 passenger journeys on Virgin’s West Coast, compared with 86 on First Great Western. Some passengers have spoken of quality service on Virgin whilst others, such as Andrew Gilligan and Lena Ainscow (see Hogrider 133, Part 1 on www.shrug.info), have suffered a degree of abuse which bordered on obscenity.
After the announcement of the franchise transferring to First Group, Sir Richard appeared to be switching to Mr Souter’s practices. He announced the introduction of thrice-daily flights between Manchester and Heathrow from March 2013, at the relatively cheap fare of £95 return. This would inevitably extract some custom from West Coast, just as Mr Souter’s sleeper road coaches between Scotland and London will extract custom from First Group’s Anglo-Scottish sleeper train.
Long-term forward projections are notoriously unreliable, yet the Government has been favouring longer franchise periods. It would appear, therefore, that almost any award could be challenged. Challenges are likely to involve large and widespread costs for operators and public funds alike. The Labour Party is already open-minded on whether it would end franchising.
If franchising goes, there could be huge advantages. Cities such as Southampton, Portsmouth and Salisbury are currently under threat because Stagecoach has been shortlisted for both the Thameslink and Great Western franchises. Would anyone want their station served by two or three Stagecoach franchises given the company’s shameful history on SWT?
Presenting passengers as cheats: Be watchful for Stagecoach manipulation
“When I normally have to suffer the ‘every passenger is a criminal’ attitude employed by South West Trains in Southampton, I find that First Group’s friendly and proactive approach makes a huge difference.” James Pritchard – Railnews, June 2011)
“Ethics are not irrelevant, but some are incompatible with what we have to do because capitalism is based on greed.” – Stagecoach co-founder, chief executive, and prospective chairman Brian Souter.
The History of SWT on our website (www.shrug.info) surely provides irrefutable evidence of the deep frustration which politicians, regulators and the public too often experience in their dealings with Stagecoach, for whom South West Trains has long been a principal cash cow. The company’s manipulations and deceptions have become less gung-ho, but persist nonetheless.
In 2006, for example, SWT’s live on-line poll showed that only 30% of respondents thought Stagecoach deserved to have won the franchise a third time. However, SWT published a figure of 61% and their ‘independent’ Passengers Panel (which is tightly controlled by Stagecoach non-executive director Sir Alan Greengross) declared that a ‘huge majority’ of passengers were pleased with the outcome.
SWT’s mainline and suburban performance scores appear on their website, prefaced by the sentence: “For a true and accurate account of our latest period results, simply identify your route area from the options below”.
On 26 July, the performance scores for the 4 weeks to 26 May were still shown. By 29 July, the scores for the 4 weeks to 21 July were shown. Data for the 4 weeks to 23 June were obviously omitted because SWT missed its suburban route area ‘punctuality’ target. So “latest period results” now mean results for the latest period that SWT met all its targets. Whether this will be a permanent feature, or is just while Stagecoach is bidding for new franchises, remains to be seen.
Let’s turn to SWT’s six-monthly Webchat events, which are designed to respond to passengers’ concerns. Originally, each question was allocated a number, and it was clear that a significant number of questions were omitted. Latterly, only the answered questions are numbered, so there is no public record of those which SWT chooses to ignore.
In the March 2012 Webchat, our Group asked about a promised principal benefit of the current franchise. This question and SWT’s automated acknowledgement are below, but the question was swept under the carpet.
“The DfT press release of 22 September 2006, which announced the award of your current franchise, stated: “It is expected that many regulated season tickets into London will be discounted for passengers travelling outside the height of peak times”. This could have a useful effect in spreading peak loadings, but has not happened. Passenger Focus’ surveys show that the percentage of peak passengers who consider that you provide value for money has fallen from 23% to 21% in the intervening 5 years, and the percentage satisfied with capacity has fallen from 34% to 31%. Can you please explain why you are taking so long to introduce this change?
Thank you, your question has been submitted”
Q.46 of the September 2012 Webchat concerns the major, longstanding, complaint about use of outer-suburban coaches with 2+3 seating on the Waterloo-Portsmouth main line. The answer includes the following: “The webchat provides an opportunity for passengers to raise questions about all areas of our service and we want to provide enough opportunity and enough time to ensure that we can answer all of these questions. We will therefore not be answering any further questions on the Class 450 trains during this webchat as our position has already been made very clear.” Either they do want to answer every question or they don’t! Interestingly, the number of questions answered in the two-hour slot was 128, compared with 210 in the March Webchat.
Even more interestingly, the answer to Q.46 states that the class 458 units are being changed from 2+3 seating to 2+2, because this is “more suitable for suburban type duties”. If 2+2 is best for suburban duties, how can cramped 2+3 seating be suitable for longer-distance duties, such as Waterloo-Portsmouth, which were ranked as “Inter City” in BR days? Or does this mean class 458 seating will be of sub-standard width for 2+2 accommodation, with more room to stand?
More generally, the big range of issues raised in every Webchat is depressing, given that the SWT franchise has been in the hands of one operator longer than any other. Q.97 asks why SWT rarely publicises the activities of its Passengers Panel. The reply is that the Panel is independent and has its own website, but can be found via the ‘Contact us’ link on the SWT website. Fine: after clicking on the link, you have to scroll through sections on Customer Relations, Ticket Sales, Assisted Travel, Lost Property, Group Travel, Business Travel, Media Enquiries and Meet the Manager, before you reach Passengers Panel at the end.
As usual, there are concerns about the dichotomy between big annual fare rises and huge Stagecoach dividends, a problem which is only likely to be mitigated with a change of operator. There are also the usual complaints about the attitudes of some SWT staff – there is clearly a wide gap between the really good staff and the really bad. Typical is Q.85, which refers to ticket office staff talking to each other instead of serving passengers, guards who shut themselves in driving cabs or make sarcastic announcements, and revenue protection staff shouting at someone for asking a question.
Q.75 states that guards are never seen issuing penalty fares. The reply ignores the fact that they don’t have powers to do so, but states instead that SWT is going to introduce posters showing how much people are fined when prosecuted. This would complement the further lists which have appeared in Hampshire and Dorset newspapers (and no doubt elsewhere) of people taken to court simply for boarding a train before purchasing a ticket.
This new initiative looks like a snub to Passenger Focus, which has expressed serious concerns about innocent passengers who get caught up in the penalty fares system. Our Group’s response to the DfT’s consultation on penalty fares (See Hogrider 126 Part 1 on www.shrug.info) outlined many cases of passengers being abused, principally by SWT. Similar concerns were expressed at the February 2011 meeting of the Passengers Panel, but never reported. With just hourly services at many stations outside the Greater London area, a daunting array of fares, and ticket machines which can be difficult to use and not provide the full range of options, it is unsurprising that some passengers board trains without tickets.
As an ethically limited company, would SWT try to manipulate public opinion through planted questions? Its former e-motion magazine specialised in ‘frequently asked questions’, which were as heavily loaded as they were imaginatively crafted, such as:
“I think that South West Trains has done a pretty good job recently and deserves a new franchise, and I’m not alone in this. Before all of you at the Panel groan and consign my letter to the waste-paper basket as just a note from another sycophant, let me hasten to add that there are a number of my fellow passengers who would not agree, which is exactly why I am writing. What can the ordinary passenger do to make his or her views heard by whoever awards the new franchises?”
Here’s an oddity, then. Very few questions were posted to the latest Webchat during the morning which preceded the event. One timed at 09.06 asked why Southern provided much cheaper fares from Fratton to London than did SWT. This was followed by a batch of questions timed between 09.58 and 10.03. These asked, for example, about rising fares, future use of the international platforms at Waterloo, and preparations for winter weather, issues where SWT was no doubt happy to get information into the public domain. But note this one:
I think many of your customers are getting heartily sick of paying ever-increasing fares while seeing more and more travelling, quite openly, without a ticket.
In view of the fact that you seem to have virtually no fare enforcement, how would you dissuade me from joining this growing throng?
Do the other companies which seem to manage the ticket checks that you find impossible get less generous handouts from the taxpayer? Posted 27/09/2012 10:02:11
Answer: We have recently introduced a department dedicated to managing our approach to Revenue Protection. Over recent months the team has become far more active across the network, both on train and at station - and this will become increasingly more obvious over time.”
A bit loaded and imaginative? What does ‘quite openly’ mean? Do passengers march through trains chanting, “Look, no ticket”? No doubt SWT would deny the question is planted, but when is a plant not a plant? Could it come from the ‘independent’ Passengers Panel or from anyone connected with someone working in SWT, or even from a lobbyist? If the question sounds like familiar ground, note this past article by Erik Pedersen in the Nottingham Evening Post:
“What’s the absolute worst thing you can imagine about travelling with [Stagecoach] East Midlands Trains? Nope, not that. Actually no, not that either.
Aha, good guess! But no.
That ... ew, that sounds disgusting. And trying to flush did what? OK, that's pretty bad. But still, no.
Unless you said "knowing that other people on the train may not have paid," you're just wrong.
We know this because the rail company's managing director, Tim Shoveller, told the Evening Post last week that "one of the things that passengers tell us consistently is that they are fed up with fare evaders. Regular fare cheats who try to dodge paying should know we are serious about tracking them down. We are on the side of honest fare-paying passengers who end up paying for those who think the rules don't apply to them".
Now, far be it from me to accuse Mr Shoveller of attempting to win the coveted Kay Cutts Award for Comically Appropriate Surnames. And certainly, I think we can all agree that we are not on the side of the "regular fare cheats". At the same time, I am having something of a difficult time imagining the floods of calls and emails coming in about this particular issue.
I was most upset on a recent journey to spy a beady-eyed man who boarded at Bedford and, I am quite certain, did not pay his fare. I was able to observe quite carefully during the half hour we spent sitting somewhere near Leicester, and there was definitely an air of the criminal about him. It chilled me to the very core. I would have soothed my nerves with a bracing drink had the buffet bar not been closed due to staff shortages ..."
Maybe I'm being cynical here, but I rather assumed that people getting in touch with East Midlands Trains might occasionally be feeling a bit of pique about, say, paying the ticket-pricing equivalent of a colonoscopy to ride an understaffed, out-of-date train to a station that resembles a closing-time pub bog.
Mr Shoveller's embrace of law and order comes as part of a new crackdown happening this week alongside EMT's new penalty fares system. Get caught without a ticket and you'll be fined £20 or twice the full single fare to the next stop, whichever is higher. This of course happens hot on the heels of the new ticket barriers at Midland Station.
And undoubtedly, it'll make life tougher on the people who think it's their God-given right to travel free to Loughborough. It'll probably also snag a few tourists who ride the tram to the station, enter via Station Street without passing a ticket machine and hop on the nearest train assuming for some crazy reason that the fact that the train conductors carry ticket dispensers means that you can buy tickets on the train.
Now, let's have a couple of caveats. First, I actually really like the people who work on the frontline for East Midlands Trains. They're friendly and helpful, even when they're announcing that there's no buffet service on this train due to staff shortages. Two, it's not East Midlands Trains' fault that the entire British rail system operates on some written-on-the-back-of-a-fag-packet system of muddled semi-privatisation.
That said, it'd be nice if a train company could give as much of a rip about me as it apparently does about those dastardly fare dodgers. Because as it happens, Tim, I'm not a criminal. I'm someone who has to lug his suitcase from the tram stop around to the main hall so as to not fall afoul of Johnny Law. When the only noticeable changes at Midland Station are the ones that act as deterrents – and make life more difficult for everyone – it gets tough to view the trains as an outfit that cares about customer service or how well they're competing for customers who might just find it easier to drive.
And thinking of the M1 as a pleasant alternative? That's the absolute worst thing I can imagine about travelling on East Midlands Trains.”
Just one week after the Webchat took place, the transcript had vanished from SWT’s home page. The search box advised “No results found [for ‘Webchat’]. Try the FAQs section or Site Map”. Sure enough, at the very end of literally scores of links on the Site Map was a link to the transcript. Interestingly, SWT’s home page did retain easily accessible links to ‘Latest news’ items, such as preparations for the Olympics.
SWT allegedly cheating passengers at Guildford
[Letter from a Surrey rail user to Anne Milton MP]
“I wish to update you on SWT's performance over the past week during the Olympics.
Firstly, many morning and evening services have been exceptionally busy as you may know. What is worrying is the lack of provision (i.e. no provision from Guildford at least) for increased passenger numbers. On Friday evening (3rd) the 21:30 from Waterloo was grossly overcrowded and I witnessed the doors being closed while passengers were trying to board. SWT were running a five coach train on a route that sees a reduced frequency after 9pm. The last comparable service to depart was some thirty minutes before. The train was full and standing by the time it reached Wimbledon where additional passengers tried to board. Several elderly passengers had to stand for at least twenty minutes.
This is not exceptional by any means. I heard staff joking on the evening of the opening ceremony at Farnham that the company was preparing by running a shorter than usual (four carriage train) to Waterloo. No additional carriages have been evident at any time in the past seven days.
The posters indicating ticket validity at Guildford (i.e. Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak) were taken away just before the start of the Olympics. This occurred on or before Thursday 26th July and the posters have not been replaced. As I am sure SWT will point out, in their place is a poster that shows just how few additional services are running during the whole Olympic period (eleven, I think I am correct in stating, over a period exceeding two weeks). And I was under the impression that the unions were demanding additional money for performing more duties resulting in an overtime ban. Farcical.
The ticket machines at Guildford are no longer offering Super Off-Peak tickets that include Underground/bus travel in time for the 10:58 or 11:08 services. Furthermore I have not witnessed any staff assisting customers in the ticket hall after 11am during the past week. I have twice seen passengers mistakenly selecting Off Peak tickets after 11:30 when they have said they would not have been returning till after 7pm. On one occasion they were able to cancel the selection and on another occasion the customer joined the queue to obtain a refund. Those travelling in groups risk being overcharged or face excessive queuing.
Queues have consistently exceeded the queuing standards in the last seven days at Guildford, Clapham and Waterloo. A passenger asking for help to become available at the counters was spoken to abruptly by the manager at Guildford. Today, Saturday 4th and last Saturday (28th) only two counter positions were open at Guildford and three were closed. A similar situation was evident at Clapham Junction on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Queues of 20 or more people were evident when only two positions were open in the main hall. Again, no staff were assisting customers in using the machines and I am certain many thousands are overpaying (it is almost impossible to pay too little).
I would also like to add that advertisements for loan shark companies and images of a dog that had been attacked by its owner with a hammer are unsuitable viewing for children. Where these posters are displayed used to be valuable information such as a map of the travelcard zones. No such maps exist now on SWT trains – they are present on Southern, Chiltern and South Eastern services. How are people, especially tourists, supposed to know such valuable information without a map?
In contrast to the sheer greed and opportunism displayed by SWT, volunteers helping visitors in the city are showing how welcoming and hospitable the British people are. It makes me proud to see these people at train stations and across the capital and I now wish I had volunteered myself. It’s just a shame many visitors also have to witness the exploitation of unregulated private train companies who are making the UK less competitive as well as less welcoming.”
The Olympics – SWT lets down the industry
The rail industry generally coped well with the Olympics and gained widespread praise.
Not so South West Trains. With a fortnight’s notice, the company announced that non-folding cycles would be banned from its trains during the Games, even in the most rural areas, because of expected capacity shortfalls. This was typical of Stagecoach’s modus operandi, which commonly involves bad news, such as missed stops and journey curtailments, being withheld from affected passengers until the last minute so that there is little time for protest.
Anyone could see that the cycle ban would cause serious problems for some commuters paying the company thousands of pounds to get to work. It had to be lifted almost at once, in the face of considerable opposition. Such was the confusion that the Southern Daily Echo published a complaint about the ban days after it had been lifted.
Just over a week before the Games started, Stagecoach’s failure to arrange extra trains for the Weymouth sailing events became high profile. Supported on TV by their lobbyist Barry Doe, the company advised passengers to drive to the park and ride, with the usual excuse that the current supply was too weak for extra electric trains. The Dorset Echo reported that this advice came after months spent by Dorset County Council and the Olympic Delivery Authority asking people to consider public transport because roads would be congested.
David Thrower was moved to write from distant Cheshire (Modern Railways, September edition) “Is there an Olympic award for catastrophic public relations? If so, perhaps I could nominate South West Trains, which on 18 July managed to generate the lead story on BBC South Today urging visitors to Olympic events in Weymouth to go by car!”
Given that diesel trains are hired on a regular basis to take passengers from Scotland to cruise ships in Southampton Docks, it’s difficult to believe that SWT couldn’t have hired a few extra trains, especially as the 80,000 additional daily passengers they expected for the London events represented a massive financial windfall. Instead, ten diesel carriages were raided for standby use from busy SWT peak services, such as the 06.55 Basingstoke-Southampton and 07.51 Southampton-Portsmouth, which were reduced to 2 coaches on a daily basis.
Unsurprisingly, given the mix of alarming messages, there were far fewer Olympic visitors to Weymouth than expected. The Borough Council had expected 50,000 a day, but the daily numbers at the Nothe Gardens viewing point were around 4,600, and the related Bayside Festival closed after one week, with debts exceeding £800,000. Even with such low visitor numbers, SWT services from Weymouth were advertised as ‘full and standing’ evening after evening.
Arrangements got off to a miserable start. On Sunday July 29, Cross Country duly ran their special 08.51 Olympics service from Southampton to Weymouth. The principal feeder service should have been SWT’s 07.48 Basingstoke-Poole stopping service, but this ran 40 minutes late because of defective rolling stock.
Mountain face ahead for the SWT/NR alliance?
RAIL, Issue 703, has clarified that the core of the ‘deep alliance’ proposition is that it ends the system of fines and incentives of the previous relationship. SWT’s Managing Director, Tim Shoveller, has admitted that the old system ‘drove operators’ to stop the trains and collect compensation from Network Rail when there were infrastructure problems! In other words, SWT’s readiness to dump, delay and strand passengers has in part been to fuel Stagecoach profits.
Meanwhile, Passenger Focus’ Spring 2012 statistics give SWT a 37% satisfaction rating for the way they deal with delays as compared with 40% five years earlier. This is an indictment both of a franchise that has been in the hands of one operator longer than any other, and of the SWT/Network Rail joint control at Waterloo, which was supposed to deliver better operational outcomes for passengers.
There must therefore be doubts about whether passengers can expect much from the new alliance. SWT’s policy of omitting stops at the drop of a hat, in order to improve performance statistics by getting trains into position for their next run, continues apace. A related problem for passengers is the company’s habit of not holding connections, even for a few seconds. The irony is that a missed connection can turn a minor delay into a very major delay. How many motorists would bother about getting somewhere a couple of minutes later than expected, and how many would bother about wasting an hour because of a hold-up en route?
An apology would have been nice! From SWT’s website: “12:30 London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour due 14:07. This train is being delayed at Haslemere and has been further delayed at Petersfield and is now expected to be 159 minutes late. This train will be terminated at Havant at 16:28. This train will no longer call at Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour. This is due to electrical supply problems. Message Received: 30/07/2012 16:22”
“Electric spine” to Southampton – the issues
The Beeching report was widely seen as the beginning of the end of rail travel outside niche markets. Almost half a century on, the Government’s plans for 2014-2019, including electrification and reinstatement of lines, is great news. It represents one of the biggest boosts for the railways in living memory.
If the plans are realised, the main line between Basingstoke and Southampton will be converted to overhead electrification. Wires will stretch across Britain from Southampton container port, via Basingstoke and Reading, to Paddington, Heathrow, Bristol and Swansea, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Leicester and Nottingham/Sheffield.
These plans are largely an amalgam of prior proposals, focused on improving passenger services from Paddington and St Pancras, and reinstatement of the Oxford-Milton Keynes/Bedford route. The Southampton link is the major surprise element, and appears focused on container traffic. So, what are the issues?
* Will hard-pressed passengers be expected to subsidise the cost of electrification for freight trains, rather than taxpayers generally, who all potentially benefit from the movement of goods?
* Will freight operators be prepared to buy electric locomotives while many of their diesel locomotives are relatively new, especially as the diesels will still be needed when the electrified route is closed for mishap or engineering work?
* Will diversionary routes be electrified from 2020 as “infill schemes”? This could involve wiring from Southampton to Basingstoke via Romsey and Andover, and perhaps even from Salisbury to the prospective wires at Chippenham and Bath, incidentally providing an all-electric route from Portsmouth to Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea.)
The initial response from the freight operators is less than enthusiastic. RAIL (Issue 703) reports that:
* Freightliner considers the Government’s plans will primarily benefit passengers;
* DB Schenker wants infill schemes from the outset; and
* GB Railfreight considers that electrification from the Midlands to Felixstowe should have much greater priority than the route to Southampton.
[It was announced in September that a £150m expansion of Southampton’s container port is to go ahead. Southampton is Britain’s second busiest container port after Felixstowe, and the fourth largest port after Grimsby, London and Milford Haven. Southampton handled 1.6m containers and 38 million tonnes of freight last year.]
SHRUG has previously confirmed that Network Rail considers its plans for four freight paths an hour to Southampton as manageable. However, there are likely to be major “pinch points” such as Southampton tunnel and the junction between the Basingstoke and Newbury lines to the west of Reading, probably with increased competition for passenger train paths.
* So, how will increased freight traffic impact on passenger services with similarly rising custom? SWT differs from Southern and South Eastern in not maximising capacity by running dual-portion London trains all day. So is a new, more efficient off-peak timetable in prospect?
* Will the Eastleigh-Southampton route retain third rail as well as overhead electrification, so that Portsmouth and Sussex trains can still run via Hedge End when the direct Fareham-Southampton route is closed? This issue also impacts on the existing plan for Brighton-Southampton trains to operate via Southampton Airport.
* Trains from a wide area converge on Basingstoke, so extending its local Reading services to Heathrow would have considerable strategic value (though this does not feature in the current announcements). But will there even be capacity for a local service? Might Cross Country trains have to serve the intermediate stations of Bramley and Mortimer, leaving Reading West for the Newbury electrics?
* Network Rail has spoken in the past of worthwhile time savings from re-routeing the Bournemouth-Manchester trains from Oxford to access the West Coast main line at Milton Keynes. This would mean bypassing principal destinations such as Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Could the issue be resolved with a service which splits at Oxford, with half running to Manchester via Milton Keynes and half to the West Midlands?
* The routes through Oxford will all be wired. Will bi-mode or dual-voltage units be used, so that trains can run between Southampton and Bournemouth on diesel or live rail power?
* How will any additional trains on the West Coast main line (as were proposed in First Group’s franchise bid) affect planning for future Cross Country services to and from the South Coast?
* What future for services between Hampshire and the North East? Will the proposal to equip some of the diesel Voyager trains with an electric motor coach go ahead? Electric trains could get as far as Sheffield via Oxford, Bedford, Leicester and Derby. Beyond Sheffield, there will be a gap in the wires on the routes to Leeds and Doncaster, pending any infill schemes. They could theoretically reach York and Newcastle via Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria, but the routes around Manchester are likely to remain congested despite prospective capacity improvements.
* Will the suburban and quasi-suburban Desiro trains be converted to dual voltage, enabling them to take power from the overhead wires, or will the Waterloo-Weymouth service get a new fleet of trains suited to longer-distance services?
[BBC4’s recent repeats of the ‘The Age of the Train’ documentary are a useful reminder of how Mark III carriages on the Inter-City 125 trains transformed perceptions of rail travel in Britain. These carriages are expected to remain in service until 2025.
The Mark III carriages for the class 442 electric units were built about 12 years later (though with 20-year-old second hand motors) and should therefore remain in service until around 2037.
The class 442s were transferred from the Waterloo-Weymouth main line to Gatwick Express duties in a reshuffle designed to reduce Stagecoach’s leasing costs after the company massively overbid for a third South West Trains franchise. Their limited luggage capacity is causing problems on airport duties.
So why not a further reshuffle, with the class 442 units provided with dual voltage traction and new air-conditioning units, and re-deployed on Waterloo-Weymouth services?]
[Watch our website (www.shrug.info) for the leaflet “Highs and lows of a passenger train service: a history of diesel and electric trains from Southampton, with numbers operating at the summer peaks”]
Great Western franchise specification
The next Great Western franchise is to be broadly based on the current timetable, and will run from July 2013 to July 2028. It will include new express trains to replace the Inter City 125s, and a new early morning service from Paddington to Plymouth, but possibly fewer direct services between Paddington and Penzance. Bidders are invited to offer priced options on providing more trains between Salisbury and Swindon, and between Westbury and Weymouth, and improved local services around Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth, including restoration of services between Bristol and Portishead, Exeter and Okehampton, and Plymouth and Tavistock. The proposed hourly semi-fast Paddington-Exeter service, calling at stations beyond the Newbury electric route, appears to have been dropped.
There is nothing specific on services to Southampton, Portsmouth and Brighton. However, the chosen operator will have the option of running services over the Southampton-Poole route. This would allow a direct train to operate between Bournemouth/Poole and Bristol, South Wales or the West of England. Our Group’s response to DfT’s consultation on the franchise highlighted how awkward it is currently to travel between the Bournemouth area and the West of England. Unfortunately, these running rights over SWT territory won’t start until early 2017, when the current Stagecoach franchise ends. There’s a surprise!
SHRUG response to DfT’s consultation on the combined Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise
(Sent to DfT and copied to PassengerFocus)
I attach a response to the Consultation on behalf of the South Hampshire Rail Users’ Group. We are grateful for the opportunity to comment.
We trawled for thoughts and comments in issue 135 of our newsletter, which was posted on our website (www.shrug.info) in early July. This website is linked with Railfuture’s website, the Campaign for Better Transport’s website, and the community website of Hampshire County Council (e.VOLve). Our newsletters are therefore widely available to interested members of the public.
Our Group was founded 19 years ago to promote the interests of rail passengers in South Hampshire through information gathering, sharing, analysis and dissemination, and putting forward constructive criticisms and suggestions. For example, we had memoranda published in the Transport Committee’s two reports on franchising. We now operate principally by e-mail.
Clearly, such a large franchise will affect the travel experiences of huge numbers of people, and can potentially exert a big influence over the public perception of rail travel generally. In the wider context of current public perception, there may be political backlash if the future operator has a record of putting short-term private gain ahead of long-term public interest. Some operators have a good record of listening to their passengers (for example Great Western has, against the odds, met aspirations for improved rural branch line services, and ridership has soared; and Southern abandoned its contentious plans to re-cast the Coastway East timetable).
Implementation of the plan to absorb Southern several years after the new franchise starts will be contentious if the former is performing much better, and/or has better satisfaction levels, than the latter at the time of absorption.
Our main interest in the Combined Franchise lies in the current Southern services to Hampshire. Southern manages only two stations in the county (Emsworth and Warblington), and generally operates three trains an hour to Portsmouth (two on Sundays), and two trains an hour (one on Sundays) to Southampton.
These operations will be on the margins of the Combined Franchise, but the trains are well-used, particularly for travel between Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth and Havant in Hampshire, and Chichester, the Sussex Coast and Gatwick Airport.
The route between Cosham (a busy Portsmouth suburban station) and Southampton is used by the services of three operators: Southern, Great Western and South West Trains. These operators provide a distinct group of services, each with well-established and sensitive connections, which provide a wide range of journey opportunities and concomitant revenue enhancement.
This route is allocated to the South West Trains franchise but, because Govia has proved a more ambitious operator than Stagecoach in terms of timetable development, Southern is now the principal service provider over most of it.
This has had the curious effect that the direct services between Southampton and Chichester, which were virtually non-existent in the past, are better-spaced and therefore more attractive than the services between Southampton and Portsmouth. Southampton-Portsmouth is the South Coast’s major urban corridor, yet arguably has the South East’s worst inter-urban rail service. The parallel motorway is frequently congested and recent data have produced a relatively poor score for deaths and injuries on the roads of Southampton, and of Hampshire generally.
These issues are considered in detail in the Annex to this submission.
Many of the questions you have raised are not directly relevant to South Hampshire. The responses below are accordingly limited. In a few instances, we have illustrated points with what happens on SWT, the major operator in our area. This seems appropriate, because we don’t know which company may operate the Combined Franchise, and the points are of general relevance.
Q.1 What improvements do stakeholders believe could be made on the combined franchise through partnership working between Network Rail and the new operator?
A. Realistically, improvements are likely to be achievable only in limited areas, such as minimising ‘bustitution’ and ensuring that disruption from infrastructure work is minimised on days of exceptional demand (for example, when there are major sporting events). Partnership working won’t provide things such as ‘gold plating’ of tracks close to London termini (promised for Waterloo, but abandoned when Stagecoach’s second SWT franchise was reduced from 20 years to 3 through poor performance) or rescue locomotives – the existing SWT/Network Rail ‘deep alliance’ didn’t prevent the 12.30 Waterloo-Portsmouth becoming 159 minutes late on 30/7/2012).
Q.2 Do consultees have any other specific aspirations for the new franchise that they wish to bring to the Department's attention?
A. Please see the Annex.
Q.3 Are consultees aware of any other rail or non-rail development schemes that might affect the new franchise?
A. Southern aspires to divert Brighton-Southampton services via Southampton Airport Parkway station. Some 20% of airport users come from that geographical axis. Other train services are diverted that way when there are train failures or infrastructure problems between Southampton and Fareham. However, the main line through Southampton Airport Parkway has been earmarked by the Government for conversion to overhead electrification. This has implications for rolling stock.
Q.4 What increments or decrements to the specification would stakeholders wish to see and how would these be funded?
A. Please see the Annex.
Q.5 Which aspects of the specification, other than for those services operating through the Thameslink core route, would stakeholders wish to see mandated and which aspects of the specification could be left to the discretion of the operator?
A. In South Hampshire, we would wish to see at least the current level of Southern’s services mandated, with no loss of direct trains to Gatwick Airport, or of connectivity between Southampton and Ashford trains at Brighton. It should be borne in mind that travel via London can be less attractive, particularly for the high percentage of older people living in the South Coast region.
Q.7 What changes to services would stakeholders propose, what is the rationale for them and would these provide economic benefit?
A. Please see the Annex.
Q.9 What steps might bidders be expected to take to meet passenger demand and what might be the most appropriate mechanisms for managing demand?
A. A general aspect of some franchises is that longer-distance peak services are faster and more frequent than shoulder-peak services. So a commuter may leave home much earlier but not get to work much sooner. Widening the hours of peak services could help flatten peak demand.
Q.14 Do respondents believe Great Northern trains which do not serve the Thameslink core route should remain as part of this franchise or be transferred to the new Inter City East Coast franchise?
A. Since operational advantages are seen in merging Southern and Thameslink services on the Brighton Main Line, there should logically be disadvantages in splitting Great Northern services between two franchises.
Q.16 What services would be appropriate to serve the Airport market?
A. Please see reply to Q.3 and Q.5
Q.20 What improvements would respondents like to see made to Coastway East and West services, the rationale for such proposals and the economic benefit expected to be delivered from these changes?
A. Please see the Annex. As Southern is the principal operator between Cosham (a suburb of Portsmouth) and Southampton, there is a good case for the Southampton-Portsmouth route to be transferred from South West Trains to the Combined Franchise, with integrated service improvements.
The rationale is that:
* The varied range of services using the whole or part of the Southampton-Portsmouth route is inter-dependent but currently the route has three operators and services along the full length of the route between Southampton and Portsmouth are not attractively spaced.
* Southampton-Portsmouth is the South Coast’s principal urban corridor, but arguably has the worst inter-urban service in the South East.
* The parallel motorway suffers congestion.
* Southampton and Hampshire have scored poorly in recent data on road traffic accidents involving death or serious injury.
* Substantial population growth in the corridor is ongoing.
* The Southampton-Portsmouth route provides many connectional journey opportunities, so any service improvements will tend to boost ridership and revenue widely.
The former Strategic Rail Authority, Hampshire County Council, and Network Rail have, in the past, each individually identified a case for an improved service.
Q.21 What improvements would respondents like to see made to other Southern services as part of the combined franchise from 2015, what is the rationale for such proposals and the economic benefit expected to be delivered from these changes?
A. On Sundays, a direct Southampton-Gatwick Airport service is desirable. Airports are busy 7 days a week and PassengerFocus’ research has found that having to rely on connections is a disincentive for travellers. If necessary, this improvement might be achieved by attaching a Gatwick portion to the Southampton-Brighton Sunday services. Also, connectivity (eastbound) at Brighton between Southampton and Ashford services needs to be improved on Sundays. Passengers are unlikely to use rail at all if one leg of a return journey involves poorer Sunday services, and this must lose revenue.
Q.22 What are respondents’ views on the practice of splitting trains at stations such as Haywards Heath?
A. Passenger preference means that it is better to retain through portions to a range of destinations, than to make passengers rely on connections which may not be held, which can be a curse for example on SWT.
Q.24 How would you like to see performance information published?
A. Performance information should be published by an independent body such as PassengerFocus or ORR. This would avoid the kind of manipulation which was noted in late July on SWT’s website, where the ‘latest’ performance figures were updated from May to July (presumably because they missed their ‘suburban punctuality’ target in June).
Q.25 How frequent should its publication be?
A. Monthly is fine, but something like quarterly might be acceptable in an administrative trade-off for a much greater degree of disaggregation.
Q.26 What level of disaggregation of performance do you believe is reasonable?
A. Services at some stations are much less satisfactory than statistics suggest. On SWT for example, trains such as the hourly daytime Waterloo-Poole service, and the slower Waterloo-Portsmouth (via Guildford) service have significant layover time en route. This means that the services may be late at intermediate stations (with connections missed) and yet still recorded as on time at the end of their journey. Another SWT manoeuvre is to omit stops to get rolling stock in place for its next journey, and this disproportionately affects some stations. These issues potentially affect all franchises, and therefore every station needs to have its own performance data with actual number of late trains, and trains cancelled/stops omitted, as well as percentages.
Q.27 What are the priorities that respondents consider should be taken into account to improve the passenger experience of using these services?
A. Abusive use of penalty fares against passengers who make genuine mistakes or are not sure what type of ticket they need should end. Permit to travel machines should be compulsory at all stations in penalty fare areas. If operators don’t comply, they should be statutorily excluded from the penalty fares scheme. Given the hugely confusing range of tickets on the railways, and reduced staffing of ticket offices, travel without a ticket should be an offence only where there is proven intent to avoid payment.
Q.28 What do stakeholders see as the most important factors in improving security (actual or perceived) and addressing any gap between the two?
A. There has arguably been an industry ‘own goal’ here. With the exception of occasional crime hotspots, passengers are likely to worry much more about being fined big amounts for getting the wrong ticket, or about missing connections, than about being the victim of crime. The constantly high profile given to security cameras, secure station awards (on the basis of subjective criteria) and ticket gates (which help safeguard revenue but are often left open when fewest people are around and passengers most vulnerable, to reduce staffing costs) conspire to create the perception that rail travel is much more dangerous than it is.
Q.29 What is important to stakeholders in the future use and improvements in stations?
A. Staffing of ticket offices. Reliable up-to-date information, including alternative travel options when there is disruption to services.
Q.30 What priorities would respondents give to car parking and cycling facilities at locations where these are fully used?
A. This will depend on local circumstances. Cycling is a less attractive option in bad weather, so passengers may switch between car and bicycle over the year. Some stations will have high local demand whilst others, such as Southampton Airport and Brockenhurst on SWT, have generated disproportionate parking demand because services from stations with a much greater local population have much slower and/or less frequent services. Southern has done well in achieving walk-on service levels at a considerable number of stations.
Q.31 What sort of ticketing products and services would you expect to see delivered through ‘smart’ technology on this franchise?
A. Whatever else happens, it is hoped that ranger tickets such as Southern’s Daysave range will be retained. These offer excellent value, avoid the restrictions often imposed with Advance tickets (which can cause many kinds of problem for users), and facilitate longer-distance commuting for people who travel fewer than five days a week.
Q.33 What environmental targets would stakeholders like to see within the franchise specification?
A. The new franchise will be largely electrified. Two short extensions of electrification (Ashford-Ore) and Hurst Green-Uckfield) would eliminate diesel trains.
THE SOUTHAMPTON-PORTSMOUTH ROUTE
History of service development
Fifty years ago, diesel trains operated an approximately half-hourly “Coastway-style” service between Southampton and Portsmouth, with extra trains in the peaks. The busier local stations of St Denys, Woolston and Netley were served by at least 2 trains per hour, seven days a week, augmented in the commuting peaks. There were several daily trains between Portsmouth and Bristol or Cardiff, with a single daily Plymouth-Brighton train providing Southampton’s only direct link with Havant and Chichester.
One of the hourly local Southampton-Portsmouth services was “suspended” in 1983 during long-term single line working, for wall strengthening, in Southampton tunnel, but never restored. Instead, sectorisation in BR incrementally produced what became today’s hourly Great Western service between Portsmouth and Cardiff.
Electrification of the Southampton-Portsmouth line brought a new hourly service between Southampton, Hove, Gatwick Airport and Victoria from 1990. The Sunday service was achieved by extending the Victoria-Portsmouth service to Southampton in place of the local Portsmouth-Southampton stopping service; the Southampton-Victoria Sunday service was lost when SWT took over the Portsmouth-Southampton route.
In view of the huge population growth in the Southampton-Portsmouth corridor, Hampshire County Council aspired to convert the Southampton-Fareham line to frequent rapid transport operation, with trams joining the Fareham-Gosport-Portsmouth rapid transport route which was approved in 2001. Existing train services were therefore in limbo until the tramway scheme was abandoned in 2004.
Southern doubled its Southampton services from 2008, with the Southampton-Victoria trains diverted to run via Horsham, and a new Southampton-Brighton service connecting with the Brighton-Ashford trains. The Brighton service was a reasonable alternative to a major recommendation of a report for the South East England Development Agency, that there should be direct coastal services between Southampton and Ashford.
Current Southampton-Portsmouth line services
The former “Coastway-style” service has evolved into three distinct service groups, each with a separate operator. There are five weekday services each hour which cover all or some of the route. Each service has its own range of sensitive connections. Sunday services are sparse. Southern is now the major operator over most of the route, but the line falls within the SWT franchise.
The five hourly weekday services are as below. Principal connections are shown where they apply in both directions. For brevity, not all places connected are shown.
(1) Great Western service between Portsmouth and Cardiff.
Provides connections which link:
- Portsmouth and Southampton with Exeter via Salisbury.
- Portsmouth with Bournemouth and Weymouth via Southampton.
- Portsmouth with Manchester via Southampton.
- Cardiff and Bristol with Chichester and Gatwick via Fareham.
(2) Southern service between Southampton and Brighton.
Provides connections which link:
- Southampton with Ashford International via Brighton.
- Weymouth and Bournemouth with Chichester and Brighton via Southampton.
(3) Southern service between Southampton and Victoria.
Provides connections which link:
- Southampton with Petersfield and Guildford via Havant.
- Weymouth and Bournemouth with Chichester and Gatwick via Southampton.
(4) SWT service between Portsmouth and Waterloo via Fareham.
Provides connections which link:
- Basingstoke and Winchester with Chichester and Gatwick via Portsmouth.
- Waterloo, Basingstoke and Winchester with local stations from Swanwick to Netley via Fareham (it is assumed that passengers for stations west of Netley would travel via Southampton).
(5) SWT stopping service between Southampton and Portsmouth.
Provides connections which link:
- Local stations between Southampton and Fareham with Bournemouth and Weymouth via Southampton.
- Local stations between Southampton and Fareham with Petersfield, Guildford and Waterloo via Portsmouth.
- Stations from Portsmouth to Bitterne with Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford and Romsey via St Denys.
Problems with the current service
Whilst trains on the Southampton-Portsmouth line provide for a huge range of journey opportunities, the core service between the major stations of Southampton Central and Portsmouth & Southsea is very poor, given the size and importance of these cities, not to mention Portsmouth’s ferry links with Gosport (largest rail-less town in Britain) and Ryde (largest town on the Isle of Wight).
The direct twice-hourly services from Southampton arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea at 42 and 46 minutes past each hour, and return at 27 and 38 past. This could well be the South East’s worst inter-urban service.
It is also possible to leave Southampton at 13-past on the Victoria train and change at Fareham, but passengers reach Portsmouth 25 minutes later than if they had left Southampton 8 minutes earlier at 05-past. Similarly, they can leave Portsmouth at 04-past and change to the train from Victoria at Fareham, but then reach Southampton only 9 minutes earlier than if they left Portsmouth 23 minutes later at 27-past.
These connections are not announced, and the 14 minute turnaround time at Southampton of the Victoria trains means that, when delays occur en route from London, they turn back at Fareham. Late running trains from Cardiff may also turn back at Fareham, which makes the very limited Southampton-Portsmouth service even worse.
Of the local stations, St Denys, Woolston and Netley in particular have considerable untapped potential.
St Denys is the major station for eastern Southampton, and close to the residential areas convenient for students at Southampton University. It is near the important Portswood shopping centre. There are no buses towards Fareham or Portsmouth from this part of Southampton.
Woolston is at the eastern end of the Itchen road bridge where numerous bus routes converge, and would provide an excellent interchange facility, but for the very limited train service. Big residential developments are underway nearby on the site of the Vosper Thornycroft shipyard, and Southampton Solent University and student accommodation are across the Itchen bridge.
Netley has seen very substantial residential developments in recent years, and bus services stop outside the station, linking with a wide area.
Of these stations, only Woolston has buses to Portsmouth, and they take about 90 minutes, almost exactly twice as long as an all-stations train. Southern provides a very small number of stops at these stations at peak times, whilst SWT staggers the timings of its early morning trains for the benefit of London commuters, but provides no evening enhancements. This produces some odd results. For example, there are five Monday-Friday trains from Netley to Southampton between 07.02 and 08.34, but the return evening service is just hourly.
Southern’s services from Southampton are well used, particularly to Chichester, the Sussex Coast and Gatwick Airport. As illustrated above, any changes could disturb a wide range of connections, and thus reduce journey opportunities and profitability. So there is a good case for broadly maintaining the existing service. However, the complementary services along the full length of the South Coast’s major urban corridor, between Southampton and Portsmouth, have declined to the extent that they are arguably the worst inter-urban service in the South East, despite the parallel motorway suffering frequent congestion. Here, there could scarcely be a stronger case for improvement.
This need for improvement has been recognised, for example by Hampshire County Council’s abortive plans to convert part of the line to rapid transport operation; discussion of an additional hourly Southampton-Portsmouth train in Network Rail’s consultation on the Solent and South Hampshire RUS (which accompanied their London and South East RUS); and the aspiration in the former SRA’s 10-year plan for half-hourly services between Portsmouth, Southampton and Bristol by 2006. The following is tentatively suggested as a minimum:
(1) The Southern franchise should take over the section of the Portsmouth-Southampton route between Cosham and Southampton from South West Trains. Southern is already the major operator, and SWT has shown no interest in developing its services on the route.
(2) A new hourly electric service should be introduced between Southampton and Portsmouth, to form a roughly half-hourly service in conjunction with the Great Western Cardiff-Portsmouth service, and with the same stopping pattern. This would require three additional units but, with promotion, the increased service has enormous potential, given that there are approaching one million people living in and around the Southampton/Eastleigh/Totton and Portsmouth/ Fareham/Havant/Gosport conurbations, and bus services in the area are generally tortuous and slow. There is also a case for any additional Southampton-Portsmouth trains to make more stops than we suggest, but operators would probably see this as less commercially attractive.
(3) The Victoria-Southampton trains should call additionally at Netley, Woolston and St Denys, which have significant traffic potential and good bus links. Based on the timings of the few Southern trains which already stop at these stations, the effect on overall journey times would be minimal. The extra stops would provide these stations with roughly half-hourly services in conjunction with SWT’s Southampton-Portsmouth stopping service. Since the extra stops would slightly shorten the already fragile 14-minute turnaround of the Victoria trains at Southampton, it is suggested that the Victoria trains inter-work with any additional Southampton-Portsmouth services. Removing the trains to sidings during layover at Southampton would ease congestion at the station.
Odd Olympic security contrasts
An extraordinary incident occurred at Heysham Port during June. This station has only one passenger train a day (connecting with the Isle of Man ferry) and is therefore an obvious magnet for railway photographers. A New Forest senior citizen, his friend and another passenger were innocently taking snaps of the train. They were pounced on by police, who brusquely asked how they could be ignorant of the on-going UK security threats, the forthcoming Olympic Games being one of them; accused them of wasting police time; and cautioned them not to take photos in what they described as a high risk security area.
The passengers were also asked what they had written in their note-books and were cautioned “not to break the law again” by taking photos and making notes. This was despite their having pointed out that there were no notices on the station to say that photography was not permitted. Far from being a terrorist, the New Forest resident had public-spiritedly agreed to let a friend from the rail industry run a computer from his home during the Games, to provide one of the regional train service monitoring and trouble-shooting centres.
Less surprisingly, since SWT has a reputation for treating its passengers like criminals, we have heard of interference with photographers at stations such as Weymouth and Wool. In Weymouth, well-known local author and transport historian Brian Jackson received an apology after being told by Olympic officials to stop photographing buses.
These incidents fit rather well with a Guardian writer’s comment (13th July) that: “over-zealous, churlishly administered security is the one event in which you could expect modern Britain to take gold every time”.
By way of contrast, in mid-July Wightlink ferries distributed leaflets over a wide area, asking people to enter their competition for free travel vouchers by taking inspiring “by day” or “by night” pictures or videos of their Lymington-Yarmouth service. These could be “from ship to shore, shore to ship, the ship itself, local towns and landscapes, people and wildlife”.
Huge increase in regulated fares mitigated
The Government has again withdrawn the threat of an increase of RPI + 3% on regulated fares, with the Prime Minister promising a cap of RPI + 1% as the Conservative Party Conference began. It’s easy to overlook the fact that any increases are compounded over the years and, unsurprisingly, there had been pressure for the threatened increase to be reduced. The Guardian of 18 August (prior to the Cabinet reshuffle) reported:
“Rail fare hike sparks Tory and Lib Dem revolt : George Osborne urged to make policy U-turn as parties fear 'tax on commuting' will destroy support in marginal seats.
Coalition MPs from marginal seats fear if ministers do not back down, they'll be 'hit hard in the ballot box'. George Osborne is facing a mass revolt by Tory and Liberal Democrat MPs over soaring rail fares, amid warnings that above-inflation increases will destroy remaining support for the coalition among commuters in marginal seats. The chancellor will come under intense pressure to perform yet another policy U-turn when MPs return to parliament next month, after it was announced last week that many fares would rise in January by up to 6.2% – 3% above inflation – with some rising by up to 11%.
Conservative and Lib Dem MPs said they would lobby the chancellor and the transport secretary, Justine Greening, to cap increases at 1% above inflation at most. Rises at that level are written in to franchise agreements, but all of the extra 2% above that flows directly to the Treasury – prompting MPs and commuters to complain of a tax on commuting.
Government sources say Greening is sympathetic to MPs' calls, but Osborne – under heavy pressure to keep to his deficit reduction targets and to pay for new investment in the railways – is said to be less so.
Several MPs in commuter seats said they had to act after they returned from holiday to find their postbags and inboxes inundated with complaints from furious constituents.
One Kent MP – Sir John Stanley, the member for Tonbridge and Malling – accused ministers of "exploiting commuters" and using rail fares as "a disguised form of taxation".
The Conservative MP for Harlow in Essex, Robert Halfon, said: "I have already written to Justine Greening. It is a simple cost-of-living issue. Many people in my constituency are on below-average earnings and commute into London, and they cannot afford these rises."
Tracey Crouch, the Tory MP for Chatham and Aylesford in Kent, said: "A lot of Tory MPs will be seeking meetings with ministers as soon as we return. Household living standards are already squeezed and people who have to commute are feeling very aggrieved."
The Tory party deputy chairman, Michael Fallon, has also registered his concern, telling his local paper that rail operating companies must show restraint, while Philip Davies, the Tory MP for Shipley in Yorkshire, said big rises would choke off economic revival.
"It is absolutely essential that this decision is changed. Government should be on the side of the people – not hitting them where it hurts most. It is very difficult to see how we can get out of a recession when these kinds of increases leave people with even less money to spend."
With Lib Dems also calling for Osborne and Greening to back down, the issue is a further headache for the chancellor, who has already performed several U-turns since the budget in March.
Stephen Joseph, executive director of the Campaign for Better Transport, said: "With so many Conservative MPs in marginal 'commuter' seats, it is pretty clear that if ministers do not back down, they will be hit hard in the ballot box."
While ministers are standing firm so far, the rebel MPs remain optimistic, having succeeded in getting Osborne to cap fares at inflation plus 1% in last year's autumn statement.
Meanwhile – apparently sensitive to suggestions that rail chiefs might walk away with big bonuses irrespective of performance while commuters are stung for higher fares – the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is seeking assurances from Network Rail that it will limit payouts in the event of missed targets.
In an extraordinary development, Richard Price, chief executive of the ORR, has felt it necessary to write to [former Stagecoach director] Graham Eccles, chairman of Network Rail's remuneration committee, seeking assurances that "in the event of a catastrophic accident for which Network Rail was culpable, no bonuses would be paid".
Unions and MPs have expressed concerns that it has been left to the regulator to push for such assurances as Network Rail, which receives almost £4bn a year from the taxpayer, seeks to introduce a possible £12m bonus scheme for its six top directors. As chief executive of Network Rail, Sir David Higgins already earns over £560,000 a year.
Shadow transport secretary Maria Eagle said: "It beggars belief that the rail regulator has had to explain that bonuses would be inappropriate in the event of a catastrophic accident or, as is currently the case, a failure to meet performance targets."
In June, the regulator announced that Network Rail missed many of its punctuality targets last year, especially for long-distance services. "Passengers facing 11% annual fare rises will be staggered that Network Rail bosses have the front to haggle over yet another round of bonuses," Eagle added.
"There is something morally repugnant about executives of what is in effect a publicly funded company having to be told by a regulator to forgo their huge annual bonuses in the event of a fatal crash they bear responsibility for," said Manuel Cortes of the TSSA rail union.”
Stagecoach defies corporate governance code
Stagecoach co-founder Brian Souter intends to step down as chief executive of the company and assume the post of chairman, with effect from May 2013. His family’s stake in Stagecoach is worth £400m.
With typical contempt for anything akin to regulation [See our History of South West Trains on www.shrug.info], this move defies a UK Corporate Governance Code recommendation that the chief executive of a company should not become its chairman. Shareholder advisory body Pirc says moving roles from chief executive to chairman raises the danger of "back-seat driving".
Critical RAIB report on incident at Haslemere
(From the RAIB website - Crown Copyright material)
“At approximately 03:00 hrs on Saturday 10 September 2011, a hand trolley ran unattended for a distance of 2.9 miles (4.6 km) along the Portsmouth main line near Haslemere. The incident occurred within an overnight engineering possession and there were no casualties.
The trolley operator did not know he was on a long falling gradient when he let go of the trolley and the brakes on the trolley failed to apply automatically. The brake mechanism probably jammed with the brakes in the ‘off’ position due to a combination of factors including inadequacies in the design, risk assessment and acceptance processes, and in the subsequent maintenance of the trolley.
The RAIB has made five recommendations to Network Rail. These relate to the training and competence of trolley operators, the product acceptance process, reviewing the actions it has taken since the incident, alternative means of communication in areas of poor mobile phone reception and the process for reviewing RAIB recommendations made to other operators. One recommendation is made to Torrent Trackside, the maintainer of the trolley, to improve the competence of its staff to maintain equipment.
As a learning point from this incident, the RAIB has also identified that duty holders should have effective processes for making sure their staff are made aware of changes in the Rule Book which are relevant to the work they perform.
[Given the widespread surveillance operations in the UK today, one wonders why vulnerable sections of track aren’t covered by CCTV. The following RAIB investigation refers to an incident in Northern Ireland, where soil was washed from beneath the track on an embankment:
“The RAIB is investigating an incident that took place at around 07:05 hrs on 28 June 2012, at Knockmore. A passenger train that was scheduled to operate between Belfast and Portrush ran onto a section of track where the formation below had been washed-out. The driver observed the failure and applied the brake, but he was unable to stop before the first of the six coaches had run onto an unsupported section of track. The train came to a stand immediately after the leading bogie had passed over the unsupported section. The train did not derail and was reversed away.”]
“Raging inferno” among latest Stagecoach bus fires
Stagecoach bus fires have become a feature of public transport in Britain in recent times, with blazes now averaging around one every six weeks. The majority occur when passengers are on board. There are some horrific internet video clips of Stagecoach buses ablaze, and not only in Britain. This gives special cause for concern at a time when Stagecoach is seeking to expand its bus and coach operations.
Some recent incidents
January 2010 - Manchester
June 2010 – Invergowrie
June 2010 - Tealing
September 2010 - Monifieth
September 2010 - Letham
January 2011 - Peterborough
March 2011 - Aylesham
March 2011 - Killingworth
May 2011 - Sheffield
May 2011 - Carlisle
July 2011 - Freckleton
August 2011 - Herne Bay
December 2011 - Inverness
December 2011 – Cambridge
April 2012 – Aberfeldy
May 2012 – Blackburn
July 2012 - Blyton
21 June 2012 – Dronfield
>From the Public Transport Forum website:
“Amazingly, no-one was injured after a Stagecoach Single deck bus caught fire on Saturday 21 June in Coal Aston, Dronfield.
The bus, Optare Excel 2 35005, YN51VHO, was stopped automatically after the gearbox exploded. This then ruptured the fuel tank, which sent fuel into the engine, which subsequently caught alight. During this time, the driver was on the phone to the depot.
Shortly afterwards, passengers noticed flames coming from the back of the bus, and the bus was evacuated. Being plastic, the fire spread across the roof, and burnt out the entire bus.”
5 July 2012 - Cheadle
Article in the Stockport Express:
“Passengers escape after bus catches fire in Cheadle
Passengers were forced to evacuate a bus when it caught fire. The Stagecoach single-decker was on Schools Hill, Cheadle, on Wednesday afternoon when smoke began to pour from the engine. A passenger told the driver who pulled over and found an overheated fan belt had caused a small fire. The bus was emptied and firefighters from Cheadle station used a hose reel to unsure the fire was fully extinguished.”
6 July 2012 - Peterborough
Article by Stephen Briggs, in the Peterborough Telegraph:
“Passengers had to be evacuated from a Peterborough bus after a starter motor overheated today (Friday). The Stagecoach bus was stopped at a bus stop on Westfield Road, Peterborough at 11.15am when the incident happened.
Andy Campbell, Stagecoach Cambridgeshire’s managing director said: “As the passengers were getting off the bus the driver noticed the engine warning light flashed on. The driver noticed smoke was coming from the engine compartment, and quickly made sure all the passengers were safely alighted. He then took the fire extinguisher to the back of the bus to put out the fire. It turned out to be a faulty starter motor that had overheated. We are now carrying out a full investigation with the auditor. A replacement bus was sent to pick up the passengers.”
A spokesman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Dogsthorpe Fire Station had attended. He said: “The driver and passengers had evacuated the bus on arrival of firefighters. Firefighters used a hose reel and a foam extinguisher to extinguish the fire, and returned to their station by 11.40am.”
11 August 2012 – Ordsall
>From the Retford Times:
“A 'RAGING INFERNO' that engulfed a double decker bus near Ordsall led to the evacuation of passengers and the driver. The fire is thought to have started on the Stagecoach service 43 after an engine failure. The quick-thinking driver pulled over to the side of the road after seeing smoke coming from the rear engine compartment and immediately evacuated the 15 passengers, Stagecoach said. No one was injured.
"Our driver acted professionally and in accordance with our procedures in evacuating the bus and ensuring the safety of all passengers and other road users," said Stagecoach's Dave Skepper. "The bus, which was one of our modern low floor fleet, has been extensively damaged by the fire and we are investigating the cause. Early indications are that the vehicle suffered an engine failure."
The incident happened at 10.14am on Saturday, August 11, on the A620, just past the mini roundabout turnoff to Ordsall Road. Witnesses described seeing a plume of acrid smoke billowing from the scene that could be viewed across town.
Eye witness Mark Scott saw the incident. "It was a raging inferno," he said. "It was horrendous to see it happen and I can't believe it's not caused more damage to the tree line and road. To be fair to the fire brigade, they must have got there very quickly because it was still well alight when they started dowsing it."
Two engines from Retford Fire Station and one from Worksop, as well as police, attended the scene and the road reopened at 11am.
Faulty Stagecoach bus blamed for accident
(North Devon Gazette, 21 June)
“A vehicle defect is being blamed after a double-decker bus crashed outside Barnstaple bus station yesterday evening (Wednesday). The Stagecoach bus left the road by the mini roundabout at Belle Meadow Road and came to rest on shrubbery next to the main bus station building.
Police said the driver wan uninjured and that bus was out of service at the time of the incident, which happened at 7.05pm. The road was closed for around 40 minutes to enable recovery of the vehicle.
Shaking Stagecoach bus driver allowed to continue journey, leaving public to clear up smashed bus shelter
(Gloucestershire Echo, Monday 16 July)
“Anger as Stagecoach crashes into Cheltenham bus shelter
Shards of glass were left scattered all over a Cheltenham road after a double-decker Stagecoach crashed into a bus stop. Bystanders looked on in shock as the number 46 service collided with the shelter outside the Exmouth Arms pub in Bath Road.
Nobody is understood to have been injured in the incident, which took place at around 11.30am today. But traders were furious after being left to clear up the mess. They also say the driver - said to be "shaking like a leaf" - continued on his route without being relieved of his duties.
Mike Huysinga, landlord of the Exmouth Arms, said: "I was there and saw it happen. The bus took too tight an angle into the bus stop and collided with the top of it, pushing all the glass out. Luckily no one was sitting in the bus shelter at the time otherwise it could have been nasty."
However, Mr Huysinga said it was the response from Stagecoach which left him enraged as he was left to sweep up the glass from the bungling driver. He added: "We all understand that accidents happen. But it's how you respond to them that is often the most important thing. The driver was obviously shaking like a leaf after what had happened but he was told by head office to just carry on his route. I'm no doctor but I would have thought after something like that he should have been relieved. And to just leave glass scattered all over the pavement and road is unacceptable. I have had to sweep it out of my porch and cars were still driving over bits of glass half an hour later. It's not good enough."
Stagecoach Megabus tragedy in Illinois
(From Associated Press report)
On 2 August, a double-decker Stagecoach Megabus crashed into an overbridge support near Litchfield Illinois, allegedly after blowing a tyre. A 25-year-old female graduate student in health administration was killed, and at least 38 people, nearly half of those on the bus, were taken to hospitals, with at least five transported by helicopter. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement it was monitoring the investigation "to determine if there are safety implications that merit agency action."
“Bus passengers gave harrowing accounts.
The impact of the accident was so powerful that it flung 16-year-old passenger Baysha Collins from the upper-level seat where she was resting to a stairway leading to the lower level. From there, she heard moaning from her fellow passengers on the double-decker bus, the front end of which was so mangled from the collision that emergency crews had to use ladders to rescue those trapped inside. "There was a lot of screaming and crying," said Collins, of Minneapolis, who was on her way to St. Louis to visit relatives. "There was blood everywhere. I was just in shock." Collins, who was among the three-dozen passengers taken from a crash site to a community center in Litchfield, said she first heard a "big boom," as if the wheel was skidding. "It felt like the bus was going to tip over," she said.
Janis Johns, transportation director of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12, said the passengers brought to the community center were either uninjured or mildly injured and included some children. By evening, many of the uninjured passengers already had been taken by bus from the community center to St. Louis. Others were picked up by relatives, including 27-year-old Megan Arns of St. Charles, a St. Louis suburb. Her parents made the 70-mile trip to get her. Arns was on the top deck of the bus near the back talking to a woman next to her when "all of a sudden it felt like the bus ran over something really, really big." She said she could feel the bus lose control as it rolled into the median and toward the pillar. "Absolute panic. People were screaming," said Arns, who got away with just a scrape on her head.
Arns and 22-year-old Enrique Villaroel of Chicago said passengers began helping each other almost immediately after the wreck. "Panic at first, then total calm," Villaroel said. "Some people were carrying other people off the bus." Villaroel said he also was on the upper level of the bus sleeping when he was awakened by screams. "I flew out of my seat and a little girl flew past me," he said, adding that the child appeared to be OK and he escaped with a few bruises.
A string of crashes involving low-fare buses in recent years have prompted calls for tougher regulation. Four passengers were killed in September 2010 when the driver of a double-decker Megabus smashed into a low bridge outside downtown Syracuse, N.Y. The driver was acquitted earlier this year of homicide in the deaths.”
Road deaths increase
1,901 people died on Britain’s roads in the past year, the first annual increase for 17 years. Councils are being encouraged to extend 20mph zones.
Southampton was named as one of the UK’s worst performing cities for road safety, with 154 deaths or serious injuries in 2011 compared with 123 in 2010.
816 cyclists were injured on Hampshire’s roads, up from 690 in 2010; this was more than in any other police force area except London.
The reasons for Hampshire’s poor performance are not clear, but could include factors such as the number of heavy vehicles on the roads, and additional congestion arising from the contraction of local public transport.
It seems to be the general case that the greenest forms of travel, such as walking and cycling, need to be made safer. Ironically, while Olympic security measures were heavily focused on possible terrorist threats, including cybercrime, the only tragedy attributable to the Games was the death of a cyclist in collision with an Olympic media bus. Just a thought, but are security scares being exaggerated because there is so much money being made in the security industry, and could some funding be diverted to green transport measures such as cycle paths, and pavements on less-remote country roads? The Ashurst-Lyndhurst cycleway in the New Forest is an example of a well-used new facility.
High level of failure to staff SWT ticket offices continues
In the past three months, SWT’s website has advertised failures (in some cases prolonged and/or repeated) to staff ticket offices during opening hours at Aldershot, Alton, Ashford, Bagshot (ticket machine out of use at same time), Barnes, Brockenhurst, Dorchester, Earlsfield, Farncombe (ticket machine out of use at same time), Farnham, Fleet, Malden Manor, Micheldever, Parkstone, Petersfield, Poole, Richmond, Shepperton, Southampton Airport Parkway, Strawberry Hill, Swanwick, Swaythling, Tisbury, Upper Halliford, Weybridge, Weymouth, Winchester, Windsor, Winnersh Triangle, Witley, Woking and Yeovil Junction.
High level of SWT station lift failures continues
Lift failures (in some cases prolonged and/or repeated), have recently occurred at Basingstoke, Bracknell, Brentford, Clapham Junction, Farnborough, Feltham, Fratton, Haslemere, Havant, Kingston, Portsmouth & Southsea, Richmond, Southampton Central, Staines, Surbiton, Waterloo, West Byfleet, Weybridge, Wimbledon and Woking.
Clapham Junction fare rip-off
The Kingston Area Travellers Association reports that Southern charges £3.90 from Coulsdon South (end of the London Travelcard area) to Gatwick Airport. At Clapham Junction ticket office, run by Stagecoach, passengers are charged £4.40 for this add-on, even though Stagecoach does not run services to Gatwick.
Southampton Central station
Following the limited renovation of Southampton Central station, Stagecoach has imposed a 20p charge for using the toilets. A spokesperson is quoted in the Daily Echo of 24/9/2012 as saying “The 20p charge … will allow us to continue to provide a high quality facility for passengers and should help to encourage users to treat the facilities respectfully and with consideration for others”. However, at 20/9/2012, the upside Gents was as neglected and decrepit as it has been for years. How unsurprising that, like so many of SWT’s other shortcomings, it’s the fault of disrespectful passengers rather than Stagecoach greed.
Charges are imposed at the few major stations, such as Waterloo, which are managed by Network Rail, but these toilets have dedicated maintenance staff. Elsewhere, facilities are mainly free. Gloucester Central station has been virtually rebuilt, yet First Group does not charge for its excellent facilities.
[One very cheap improvement which could be made at Southampton is an update of the onward travel poster. This, for example, tells passengers to catch the 56/56A bus for Lyndhurst, which has not been the case since February 2011. Better 21 months late than never, even on SWT?]
All amenities have been pushed off the central concourse at Waterloo, but the new raft has a somewhat oppressive effect. Removal of retail outlets from the concourse was supposed to improve passenger circulation, but the additional space is cluttered with ugly banks of ticket machines. These presumably help reduce staffing and increase unemployment, yet do nothing for tourism, which is vitally important to London’s economy. Many praised the helpfulness of London’s Olympic volunteers who were seen as making a real difference to people’s enjoyment of the events, but the reassurance of face-to-face contact with ticket clerks at Waterloo presumably has to be reduced to boost Stagecoach dividends.
One other really annoying feature of Waterloo is the constant drone of announcements which each refer twice to the ‘South West Trains’ service. SWT is the only operator, so why doesn’t Stagecoach or the Stagecoach/Network Rail alliance do something about it? Ironically, lobbyist Barry Doe devotes most of his columns in RAIL, issue 705, to unfavourable comparisons with SWT’s ‘precise and professional’ announcements.
Rolling stock shortage
>From SWT’s website. Why should short trains be ‘busier’ (as opposed to ‘more crammed’) than long trains?
“We are currently carrying out essential maintenance work on the wheelsets of some of our Class 450 trains. As a result, some services will be made up of fewer carriages than normal. We have put in place plans to minimise disruption for passengers, however some Hounslow and Windsor services are likely to be busier than normal. We are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and we will return to our full service as soon as the maintenance work has been completed.”
Timetable changes in Southern Hampshire from 9 December 2012
As this issue closed, only Cross Country had informed us of their plans, which involve no significant changes in our area. It is, however, possible to check for individual journeys on the National Rail website. A full check would be hugely time-consuming, but it appears from a cursory glance that the main change will be Southern’s new Mondays-Fridays service at 23.12 from Southampton Central, calling at St Denys, Fareham, Cosham, Havant, Chichester and Barnham.
South West Hampshire bus services
At the County Council’s New Forest Transport Forum in July, it was reported that subsidised bus services in the New Forest, Romsey and Waterside areas are being re-tendered. Grant support will remain the same, so there should be no changes to service levels. Go Ahead’s Bluestar was looking at the problems which last year’s cuts caused for Marchwood, which lost its Sunday and evening services. It was also taking a positive attitude to the halved services on routes 10/11 to Cadnam, by allowing passengers to stay on buses and reach their destination on the return journey (buses go out from Southampton on one route and return on the other).
Note 1: First Group subsequently introduced an hourly daytime service (route 11) between Southampton and Hythe, via Marchwood, seven days a week from 7 October. Bluestar then announced that they would restore a 30-minute weekday daytime frequency between Southampton, Marchwood and Hythe from 4 November, with alternate buses running to Calshot. There will be an hourly Sunday service to Calshot, plus weekday evening services to Marchwood. Services between Southampton and the Totton suburbs will be increased to every 20 minutes on weekdays, and Cadnam will in future be served by a circular service from Totton. It is clear that First and Bluestar are competing for more custom in the Southampton and Totton areas, and it will be interesting to see which improvements survive.
Note 2: The New Forest National Park Authority has some funding for sustainability and accessibility initiatives. They have been looking, for example, at improvements for cyclists and walkers; extension of the operating period for the tour buses; a new coastal tour route; and rail station links with tourist attractions such as Beaulieu, Paultons Park and Exbury. The existing New Forest Tour buses have already been extended by 4 weeks to 14/10/2012, with a two-hourly timetable; the buses carried a record 15,000 passengers during August.
Note 3: DfT has initiated a one year trial in which concessionary bus passes can be used as a senior railcard between Westbury and Weymouth, and Swindon and Worcester (via Stroud).
Fareham-Gosport bus road
Reports indicate that the new rapid bus link is operating far below capacity, with passengers in single figures on many services. Local residents say vibrations are causing damage to their properties, and some resurfacing of the bus road is already in hand. HCC claims that ridership is up 16% compared with the previous services. [Source: BBC TV South 12/9/2012]
Some new facilities do take time to build up custom, and it will be interesting to see whether this scheme proves a good use of £24m of taxpayers’ money. It’s unfortunate, though, that the new ‘rapid’ service is slower than the one it replaces, on paper at least. It’s clear from numerous overheard conversations on the new First X4 route, between Southampton and Portsmouth, that people really appreciate the quick run into Portsmouth along the motorway link.
Acknowledgements / Contact details
As always, thanks to everyone who has been kind enough to contact us. Without your support and input, this newsletter would not be possible. The newsletter is produced in good faith, based on reports and information from many individuals and sources including information identified from press and website research. Contributions are always welcome. We aim for accuracy at all times, because our good reputation depends on it. We do not use material which could be offensive or which appears unlikely to be correct.
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Sia's dive into directorship was essentially doomed from the start. From her casting of neurotypical Maddie Ziegler to her tokenisation of trans actors, it's fair to say that nobody's hopes were sky-high. Music confirmed what we all knew and feared: autistic people are not about to get the representation they deserve from an out of touch Hollywood singer.
The premise of the film itself is relatively simple: after her grandmother passes away, drug addict and dealer Zu (Kate Hudson) is faced with the care of her half sister Music (Maddie Ziegler), helped by her neighbour (Leslie Odom Jr.). Hudson and Odom Jr.'s performances are passable; Ziegler's is not. Other more qualified writers have broken down the ways in which her performance is basically offensive mimicry of actual non-verbal autism. But even as someone with limited experience around people with autism, I felt really uncomfortable watching it: the sounds and faces Ziegler makes don't really come across as an actor inhabiting a role (even though I knew that's what she was) but of a teenager parodying an already marginalised community.
The film itself is an exercise in poor cinematography. The pacing is poor, the editing is choppy and amateur, tones and visual themes bounce between the eye-wateringly over-saturated and the hilariously dull. The audience is given no reason whatsoever to root for any of the characters beyond the fact that they're involved some way or another in Music's life. This reenforces the idea that people with autism - especially non-verbal - exist as some sort of means to an end and that anybody in proximity to them should be simultaneously pitied and congratulated. The musical numbers come at inappropriate times and leave an uncomfortable amount of space in between the very real, very distressing reality of Music's life and the sickeningly childish visuals of the dance world. They are meant to act as a representation of how Music sees the world, which is an infantilising as it is unrealistic. How can a film that claims to endear and inform us to the struggles of autism compare an autistic child's experience of it to a Katy Perry music video in the same breath?
I have no idea what was going through Sia's mind when she pitched this hot mess of a movie, but the impression I got was: "this is gonna make me look SO woke". Watching this film felt like going through Oscar-bait checklist: Kid with learning difficulties? Check. Female lead (with short hair, so you know she's not like the other girls)? Check. Supporting role played by a PoC? Check. Drug addiction, domestic violence and AIDS? Oh yeah, that's in there too. All that was missing with the war veteran and racism. But did she actually bother to tell a meaningful story that explored, addressed or even commented on these various tropes? Nope.
Music may be a bad film but it can at least serve as both warning and reminder: Hollywood superstars are not who we should be looking to for representation in film. Despite all the money and contacts at her disposal, Sia missed an opportunity to tell a great story (or any kind of story at all) that incorporated or examined autism with any kind of weight of meaningfulness. Autistic people and their loved ones deserve fun, beautiful films with candy-cane pop music and heartwarming endings - Music just isn't one of them. | <urn:uuid:672bc870-ca56-4ab4-94cb-b511205330c2> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.fetch.london/post/review-music-is-a-hot-mess-of-a-movie | 2024-02-24T03:33:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474482.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224012912-20240224042912-00690.warc.gz | en | 0.972321 | 709 | [
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The new Xcel Drylock wetsuit seems borrowed from nature. Put one on and you’re a marine mammal or a fish. The suit’s materials and design follow the laws of efficiency to maximize heat retention, while remaining flexible for paddling and riding waves. And as one of the most environmentally respectful wetsuits on the market, the new Drylock makes more sense than ever when you enter salt water.
A new design evolves the Drylock’s ergonomic, surf-specific fit. The sleeves, for example, expand the arms’ range of motion. One hundred percent quick-dry nylon and ultra stretch neoprene take performance to new levels, which helps you dominate the line-
Crucial to the Drylock’s new character, though, is the Japanese neoprene Xcel now uses to build the entire wetsuit. Made of limestone instead of oil, and incorporating rubber from recycled tires, Japanese neoprene respects the planet. It also holds far less water than normal neoprene, so it stretches more, weighs less, and stays warmer longer. It’s silkier, too. In other words, the Drylock has become a totally new-and-improved wetsuit. And Xcel has reduced its CO2 emissions 72% by switching to the world’s finest neoprene. We all win.
Thermo Dry Celliant smart fabric lines the Drylock as before, from head to heels. But an enhanced blend of infrared heat-refracting minerals, used exclusively in the Celliant Black TDC, boosts the Drylock’s warmth. The nylon runs high-pile in the chest and back panels, and low-pile through the rest of the suit.
Leaks stay out of the Drylock like they always have. A watertight chest closure system, wrist and ankle seals, and new FusionX heat pressure seam tape all assure function and comfort. You can’t rip when you’re bogged down by water.
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Idealized “business cycles” don’t exist. Business cycle causes and consequences have long been debated in economics. Yet, this debate is often out sight of investors. This note kicks-off a series that aspires to illustrate why business cycles shouldn’t be the primary lens for investing.
What do these assertions have common? “This bull market lasted too long compared to history, so now I’m bearish,” “The rise and fall of the business cycle is the great constant for investors,” and “Invest in utilities because we’re in a middle bear.” They’re all based on a flawed understanding of “business cycles.”
“Business cycles” are a way to describe the rise and fall in production output of goods and services in an economy. Despite “business” in the name, business cycles are usually measured as rise and fall in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP also includes output from the Household and Nonprofit Sector and Government Sector. “Output cycle” better reflects what is measured. This is different from “market cycles” that follow broad stock market indices.
Business (or “output”) cycles are often pictured as consistent waves, like an empty water park wave pool merrily generating waves.
This is not reality.
The reality is a pool with many kids of different sizes splashing in different ways. In our economy, we see this as a jittery chart of Real (price level-adjusted) GDP per capita – far from the idealized consistent cycles. Just as in the wave pool, every jitter comes from causes.
Troubling is that we’ve been on a down-trend since the mid 1970s (red curve above).
A weakness of this view is that it is an aggregate – big GDP. It combines categories such as personal consumption, investment and government spending – and hides their differences. What’s revealed by peeling the onion just one layer? Each category is different in timing and magnitude.
Note: Net exports category omitted as volatility would obscure the chart.
Statistical methods seeking associations among the components can miss differences.
So far, we’ve noticed differences in Real GDP and its components. Now consider how more money (cash or credit) can buy more product or just push-up prices. What appears when we view price and product changes?
Generally, higher prices point to lower future output (Real GDP). But, specifics vary and have changed over time. Looking under the covers of big price aggregates (GDP deflator or core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) deflator) makes variations easier to see. As we’ve shown in the past, insight is found in individual product types purchased and prices paid. Investors who miss this reality can get hurt.
Part 1 Summary:
- Idealized “business cycles” of textbooks and cycle investing charts don’t really exist.
- “Business cycles” measure production output (Real GDP). This is different from stock market cycles.
- Real GDP growth per person has been on a downward trend since the 1970s – big concern.
- Aggregate averages of both Real GDP and prices hide insights about causes, including purchases people make. These insights are valuable to investors.
Part 2 Preview:
- Insight grows by seeing where people get money (cash and credit) and how they use it.
- We’ll look at the “sources and uses” view and explore the “debt cycle.”
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Welcome back to another edition of Beating the Spread! I’m Jake Roy, and I’m leading the BTS team again this season. I’m joined by two-time Beating the Spread participant Brennan Rampe and newcomer Jason Wolf. We’re here every weekend throughout the season and we’ll crown our champion at the end.
|Jake Roy (@Jake3Roy)
|Brennan Rampe (@Phdinnfl)
|Jason Wolf (@J_Wolf_picks)
|Lions/Bears over 40.5
This line makes no sense whatsoever. There has to be a snowstorm or a mid-west hurricane in the forecast. Seriously, only 40.5? Something is amiss here. The Bears don’t have a great offense but Justin Fields always shows up against Detroit. On top of that, the Lions’ defense has struggled as of late. Just last week, they let the hapless Saints offense back into the game after falling behind by double digits early. While the Bears’ defense has been better, the Lions have weapons and may only need 24 points to get this one over. This feels like a trap, but I’m eating the cheese. DET/CHI O40.5
The Josh Dobbs magic has worn off over recent weeks, but the Vikings need it to come back to keep their playoff hopes alive. While the division may be too lofty a goal for Minnesota, a wild card birth is still possible. To be a playoff team in the NFL, you have to take care of the bad teams. Even on the road, this is a must-win game for the Vikings. Luckily, they should get a big boost on offense with Justin Jefferson’s return. He’s taken his time recovering and should be at full strength for the stretch run. I just don’t think the Raiders have the firepower to keep up with Minnesota, especially with the receiving corps at 100%. MIN -3.0
Maybe I’m buying too high here, but I don’t see why the Bengals can’t take care of the Colts at home. It’s no secret that Jake Browning isn’t Joe Burrow, but he was still able to move the ball against Jacksonville on Monday night. In his first start, the playbook was limited; Cincinnati threw a lot of screen passes and didn’t take many risks on offense. On Monday, they opened it up, allowing Browning to throw the ball downfield to his talented receivers. The defense is still questionable, but Gardner Minshew is hot and cold at quarterback. With Cincinnati playing at home, I think they can take this one from the Indy. CIN +1.0
The Detroit Lions are now 9-3, and it’s only a matter of time until they officially win the NFC North. The Chicago Bears were on their bye week. The last time we saw them, they won a game without scoring a touchdown. Despite getting a win, I don’t think anyone feels all that great about Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields. Detroit just barely won the first matchup as they committed tons of turnovers. I expect the Lions to play much better this time. I believe they’ll sweep their rival and win by at least a touchdown. DET -3.0
Inside the Numbers: The Lions are 11-4-0 in division games against the spread under Dan Campbell.
The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos in a close game, while the New York Jets lost to the Atlanta Falcons. C.J. Stroud is totally going to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and Houston has a very good chance of making the playoffs despite having a rookie quarterback and a first-year head coach. It’s been an awful season for the Jets, as their offense can’t score enough points to win despite their defense playing amazing every week. Zach Wilson is the starter again after Tim Boyle played awful in the past two games, but it doesn’t matter. Aaron Rodgers is the only quarterback who would play well on their roster, but he’s not coming back until next year. I really do feel bad for the team and their fans, as it was supposed to be a great season for the franchise. I like the Texans to win by a touchdown despite losing promising rookie Tank Dell for the year. HOU -5.5
Inside the Numbers: The Texans are 4-3-0 in conference games against the spread under DeMeco Ryans.
The Denver Broncos had their five-game winning streak snapped in their loss to the Houston Texans. The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots 6-0 and were able to win by kicking two field goals. That’ll work against an awful team like the Patriots, but touchdowns are going to have to be scored to beat all the other teams in the league. Russell Wilson did throw three interceptions last week but has been playing better than last year. Denver is capable of making the playoffs and they have a shot at getting there as their schedule doesn’t look too hard. I think the Broncos will keep the Chargers offense in check and I’ll take Sean Payton to outcoach Brandon Staley, who will likely be fired at the end of the season. DEN +3.0
Inside the Numbers: The Chargers are 10-12-1 against the spread as the home team under Brandon Staley.
This was my favorite bet of the week and a smash play for me at the opening line of Jets +6. I still love it at 5.5 and I’ll love it at anything more than a field goal. I think the Texans are on upset alert this week as the Jets’ defense is nasty and can keep them in most games. The Texans just lost one of their most reliable offensive weapons in Tank Dell and are now asked to go on the road in a tough environment against an elite defense.
As incredible as he is, I am expecting the sledding to be tough for C.J. Stroud against the Jets. Houston’s run game is absolutely nothing to fear, even with Dameon Pierce back. Their run blocking is abysmal and will get stuffed, forcing their offense into a more one-dimensional game plan which will only increase the effectiveness of the Jets’ defense. Their offense will only have to play mistake-free, which Zach Wilson has shown he is capable of (at times). I think Breece Hall has a day and the Jets’ defense limits the OROY. Don’t be surprised if the Jets take this one straight up. NYJ +5.5
Two teams going in opposite directions. While both teams are 2-3 in their last five and have overall not looked as strong as most had thought coming into the year, the Bills are trending up while the Chiefs are starting to show cracks. The Chiefs were thoroughly beaten last Sunday night while the Bills had lots of extra time to sit around and stew over their heartbreaking loss to the Eagles.
Not only has the Buffalo offense been much more productive and efficient since they fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey but they come into this game with a massive rest advantage over K.C. Motivation will surely be high for both teams as both teams are looking to bounce back after tough losses. K.C. is fighting to stay in the hunt for the AFC’s #1 overall seed (and playoff bye) while Buffalo is fighting for their playoff lives every week. Buffalo’s improved play on both sides of the ball has coincided with the Chiefs looking vulnerable. This combined with Buffalo’s increased sense of urgency, I am rocking with the Bills and the points in what should be a great game. BUF +2.5
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s my approach for this game as this will be my third consecutive week betting against the Eagles (and hopefully my third straight cash doing so). The first two times worked out great with the Eagles’ secondary getting torched by both the Bills and the 49ers. I am expecting more of the same this week as other than Darius Slay, the Eagles are not getting reliable play in the secondary. Even Slay hasn’t lived up to his top cornerback billing this season as he isn’t graded as a top 50 CB according to PFF.
The Cowboys should have won the first matchup and now they are at home and in peak form as Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and the entire offense is rolling. The defense is doing their thing as well and in this current moment in time, the Cowboys are a more complete team than Philly. The hook makes this an uncomfortable bet but I’m willing to roll with the Cowboys keeping it going and beating the Eagles by more than a field goal. DAL -3.5
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Idaho Man Busted Cooking Chickens In Yellowstone Hot Spring
This is not a new story, but we thought it was worth revisiting as everyone is getting ready to cook birds for their Thanksgiving dinners. This is the wrong way to do it.
Idaho Man Cooks Chicken In Yellowstone Hot Spring
This was weird, even by 2020 standards. A group of people, including a man from Idaho Falls, was recently busted in Yellowstone National Park while they were cooking a chicken in one of the park's geothermal hot springs.
The culinary event happened in early August, according to Nate Eaton at East Idaho News, when park authorities were given reports of a group carrying cooking gear toward a hot spring. Rangers arrived and found the group had two chickens cooking in the hot waters of a spring. The Idaho Falls man was given a citation for walking in the thermal area, to which he plead guilty. He was also given a $600 fine and probation, plus he is banned from Yellowstone for the next two years.
Dangers Of Leaving The Paths In Yellowstone National Park
I can't imagine that chicken boiled in sulfur-heated water can be very delicious, and while Yellowstone may be doing many things to improve the park for visitors, cooking stations at the geysers aren't part of the plans. Yet. Traveling off the designated paths is dangerous at Yellowstone as the ground can be brittle and home to a body of hot water underneath. Many of the geysers and hot springs are unpredictable, so park rangers take the off-trail excursions very seriously. Plus, you don't need to leave the pathways to have an amazing vacation at Yellowstone and you also don't need a lot of time. A nice weekend vacation to Yellowstone is possible for residents of Southern Idaho. | <urn:uuid:9f58afad-a454-4ca7-98e6-93e817c927bb> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://mix106radio.com/ixp/96/p/idaho-man-busted-cooking-chickens-in-yellowstone-hot-spring/ | 2024-02-26T21:04:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00690.warc.gz | en | 0.972294 | 361 | [
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The name of Mizuno is synonymous for making perhaps the finest irons on the World's tours. Their range of irons and the list of tournament won with them is long. Major Championship victories are commonplace, with Nick Faldo one of the biggest names to have won four of his six majors with Mizuno irons.
But now, Mizuno finally have a series of woods, made with the same painstaking approach and technology, attention to detail and value for money.
Mizuno's T-Zoid Forged woods feature Mizuno's patented new technology, the C-Face. The C-Face takes the level of rebound on the T-Zoid Forged to the very limits of the recently introduced USGA regulations. Research showed that by thinning the forged Titanium in a 'C' shape around the heel, Mizuno could increase the flex of the face without affecting its strength. Many pros are using the new club for increased feel and distance.
Vijay Singh won the Masters using a Mizuno driver, the 300S series, and similar technology is used in the new T-Zoid series of woods.
While the 300S is the flagship of the Mizuno drivers range, it will set you back around £600. But the all new T-Zoid looks, feels and performs much the same as the 300S, but at less than half the price.
Dave Matthews of Mizuno UK says, "The 300S is primarily designed for the Japanese Market. They just want a driver that goes a long way, regardless of the cost. But we could not sell it in the UK because of the price".
The new T-Zoid will retail at around £250, value for money in an increasingly competitive market. And with the looks and performance of some clubs at nearly double the price, it would make sense for anyone to try one of these before splashing out on something that may prove illegal in the future.
Andy Kikidas, Workshop manager for the European Tour van has received positive feedback from the players on the tour.
"Between the two drivers, the 300S and the T-Zoid, nearly every player who has tried them cannot tell the performance difference between the two clubs".
GOLFmagic tested the 9-degree T-Zoid driver with a Tour-S "Active kick" shaft, standard in the range. The feel off the face is soft and very forgiving and the ball flight is strong and running. Perfect for me as I play on a predominately windy course.
But if you increase the loft and find a softer shaft, you will find that the flight is still powerful, just a little higher. Make no bones about it, this club is excellent value for money and with the right shaft in place, could consign your old driver to the depths of the garage in no time at all.
If you like to work the ball, the T-Zoid is ideal for you. I found it fairly easy to draw or fade the ball at will and every time it had what I thought was a 'howler', I was surprised to see my ball still way up the fairway.
Distance wise, it does not carry as long as my present driver, a Callaway Hawk Eye, but if you get it out of the screws on a flat fairway, the T-Zoid runs after landing…a long way too!
One example, on a straight par five at my home course, it is usually a two shotter downwind, and my second shot is nearly always a three wood or one iron.
When you are going in with a 7-iron for your second on a par five, you know that somewhere, you have found a bit of distance! No joke, the ball must have carried around 230-yards, and run another 80-yards…mmm…I like this. Needless to say, I found the green in two, then four putted for a six! Anyone know where I can get my hands on a putter?
What is it they say…drive for show…putt for dough…at least the drive was worth it though!
With slick looks and a deep blue finish, the price tag might seem a low for a top quality driver like this. For me, it would be £249 well spent!
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We are in a revolutionary time of transition where we are drastically rethinking how we use materials. The transition, which is being made to ensure the survival of future generations on our planet, means that we need to move towards a more efficient use of resources. This is what material transition is all about. It is not primarily about changing individual materials or products, but rather about changing today's linear machinery to one that makes better use of our materials.
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Utah, with its diverse landscapes and growing economy, has become a magnet for real estate transactions. Amidst this flourishing market, companies offering quick land sale services have gained prominence, providing a valuable solution for individuals and businesses seeking swift and efficient property transactions. This article explores the landscape of quick land sale services in Utah, with a focus on the benefits and impact of these services on the local real estate market.
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In conclusion, quick land sale services in Utah represent a timely and responsive solution to the evolving needs of the real estate market. As the state continues to experience growth and development, the demand for efficient land transactions becomes increasingly pronounced. Companies offering quick land sale services stand at the forefront of this trend, providing a valuable service that aligns with the fast-paced dynamics of Utah’s real estate sector. Whether for sellers in need of a swift liquid | <urn:uuid:acb14599-d1c5-46df-bfcd-67529bd94d97> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | http://www.laowomentour.com/quick-land-sale-services-in-utah-streamlining-real-estate-transactions/ | 2024-02-28T06:39:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00690.warc.gz | en | 0.933554 | 552 | [
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Transguard Group Announces Full Year Results
Dubai, UAE, 5 June 2023 – Transguard Group has today announced its financial results for the full year ended 31 March 2023: The business solutions provider’s revenue reached AED 2.5 billion, representing growth of 14.5% over the previous year; Transguard also announced a profit of AED 172 million, a 44% increase from FY21/22.
“With the restrictions of Covid-19 firmly behind us, we will continue to grow the business through our unwavering commitment to listen to our clients and curate flexible solutions that fit their ever-changing needs,” states Nick Beer, Chief Financial Officer, Transguard Group.
Highlights of the financial year include the announcement of an expanded Board of Directors, significant investment in sustainability initiatives and multiple welfare activities, as well as an increased presence throughout all seven emirates of the UAE.
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Hotel Alba's newly renovated sauna facilities are perfectly suited for a relaxed evening out or a corporate recreation day.
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Let’s talk about a commonly known trading strategy – trend following!
The trade setup:
Fast Moving Signal – 30 Day EMA Slow Moving Signal – 90 Day EMA
Go Long – When 30D EMA rises above 90D EMA Exit Long – When 30D EMA falls below 90D EMA
Lets look at the backtested result: Here’s the Equity Curve from the above trade setup
And here’s the Drawdown from the trade setup
Thanks to back-testing reports, we know that the trend following strategy needs improvement. In order to further optimize the strategy, let’s add a stop loss and look at the results, shall we?
We’ve added an ATR based stop loss to the trend following strategy. As a result, the strategy is further improved.
Do you think we can better optimize this? Drop your two cents in the comments section.
After adding a percentage-based stop loss to our basic strategy, we’ve been able to reduce the drawdown by more than 45%!
Let’s try adding a target profit and see what back-testing results that generates!
A quick glance at the Portfolio Equity Curve & Drawdown Curve from the strategy tells you that we’ve improved by a lot. Adding a stop loss and a target profit mechanism to the basic trend following strategy has helped.
Having seen the optimized results of this basic a strategy, we know that back-testing has made us come out of the better end of the tunnel. Hence, remember that backtesting is an important feature while developing a profitable strategy.
Do you want us to back-test your strategy next? Contact us via [email protected] or visit our website: www.arque.tech for more information.
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This material is from Arque Tech Algo Trader and is being posted with its permission. The views expressed in this material are solely those of the author and/or Arque Tech Algo Trader and Interactive Brokers is not endorsing or recommending any investment or trading discussed in the material. This material is not and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any security. It should not be construed as research or investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or commodity. This material does not and is not intended to take into account the particular financial conditions, investment objectives or requirements of individual customers. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice. | <urn:uuid:822f7897-5a85-492b-a4ee-26ced5edd981> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://ibkrcampus.com/ibkr-quant-news/backtesting-the-trend-following-strategy/ | 2024-03-03T10:20:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476211.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303075134-20240303105134-00690.warc.gz | en | 0.923714 | 621 | [
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Yep – when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro … Here we are, shaking our heads in amazed disbelief that now a fast-food chain purveying tasty chicken entrees, distinguished among other fast-food outlets only for a corporate policy of being closed on Sunday and a rather witty advertising series featuring illiterate cows urging us to eat chicken … is the hill to be defended in the culture war. That would be the newly-vicious cultural war between the forces of tolerant political correctness and those conservative and libertarian defenders of free-market principles as well as the freedom of belief and expression. Most of us of that persuasion are actually rather stunned at how suddenly Chick-Fil-A is now the demon that must be defeated! And defeated by any means, fair, foul, shrill or underhanded as is required by the mission, naturally. Is there some PC target of the week decided upon? Last time I looked around it was the Koch Brothers who were the Goldstein o’the Week. One can hardly keep up without a scorecard.
It seems that the offense against the gods of Political Correctness that has been committed by Chick-Fil-A is that the owners of the company in an interview have elucidated their belief that marriage is one of those traditional things: between a man and woman, families for the production and support of, which they personally (and in their own donations) support wholeheartedly. That kind of thing apparently sends the Shrieking Harpies of Political Correctness into overdrive. Such opinions appear in their view to be the same thing as urging that gays be bundled up and thrown alive into furnaces, or have walls toppled onto them … something fatal and unpleasant, anyway. So Chick-Fila-A is to be scorned, harassed, and driven from the public marketplace, through consumer boycott, urged on by the comments of has-been and soon-to-be has-been celebs, and a couple of deluded local pols pandering to their voter-base or fishing for payoffs in some form or other. (Cash or goodwill – can’t see from this distance what it would be. Evil-minded as I am, I can probably guess with a fair degree of accuracy.)
This new targeting of Chick-Fil-A, as another blogger/writer of my acquaintance has outlined, is liable to backfire in a big, big and ultimately counterproductive way, as far as the partisans of same-sex marriage are concerned. For a sitting politician, using the power of local government to block establishment of a business because of the personal beliefs of the CEO or owner, or their pattern of charitable giving is a violation of Constitutional principles any way you slice it, and the chief offenders in that respect are already walking back from public statements to that effect. The degree of fury over this is curious, though. How the heck did the love that could not speak its name become the love that won’t shut up about it? Are there really that many gays out there relative to the general population, wanting to take that hike down the aisle and collect kitchen appliances and silverware from their nearest and dearest and settle down to suburban conformity? Or is it just that the adherents carrying on so loudly ad infinitum about same-sex marriage (who may not necessarily actually be gay and wanting to get married) have latched onto it as the trendy cause du jour with which to epater the bourgeoisie, and to prove that they themselves are really hip and tolerant people.
It would be pretty funny if Chick-fil-A had the best couple of months they ever had – from people deliberately going out to their local Chick-Fil-A to get a spicy chicken wrap and some waffle fries. What with a fairly devout religious element in the US, and a fair number who may tolerate an ostentatiously gay life-style lived by their fellow citizens, but draw the line at being forced by social pressure to express approval of it, not to mention contrarians who are just tired of being hectored by the politically correct, I suspect the boycott will fizzle out.
Besides, the food is great, cooked fresh to order, and the service from the employees is excellent. I can attest to the fact that the single Chick-fil-A outlet in North-eastern San Antonio was sparkling clean, and on last Saturday night it was jammed to the rafters. I had never seen quite so many people in a fast-food place at one time, and the drive-through lanes were practically grid-locked, there were so many cars pulling through. We’ll probably go again, the next time we have a fast-food jones.
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14th December 2023
Cleveland Group Christmas Dinner
After discussion with those who responded to Allen's email, Allen and Trevor have booked our Christmas Meal at the Bay Horse in Great Broughton on Thursday 14th December at 6:30pm.
The Christmas Menu appears on the pub's website which you can access here.
The Bay Horse will require our menu choices no later than 3 weeks beforehand, and they will also require a £10 deposit per head.
Please let Allen know your menu choices and he will ensure they are passed on to the pub. You can also organise the deposit with Allen at the same time.
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Time: 1:00 - 1:00am
Queen Mary University of London Law Professor Alan Dignam and Menagerie Theatre Company, in association with Amnesty International UK and Queen Mary Drama, explore the human rights consequences of the global expansion of private power. Join the discussion. Rehearse the future. This exciting workshop uses forum theatre dramatisations to look at the growing reach and influence of multinational corporations, and the consequences for human rights.
But beware! This is not a performance in which to sit back and relax. It is your chance to get involved in the debate, to share your perceptions, questions and potential answers to the problems raised. Focusing on business and human rights, the workshop unpicks the social, cultural, political forces at play within real-life scenarios and aims towards informed solutions. Overturn the democratic deficit with this engaging and imaginative approach to addressing these thorny questions.
These performances are free but registration is required. Booking information and registration can be accessed at the Eventbrite pages for each date of the performance below:
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In the process of relocation, we carried forward the spirit of “mutual help, solidarity”, and organized the office into a warm office place, and the relocation work was successfully completed.
The new office environment is full of vitality, green, spacious and bright working environment, elegant and chic office space, which reflects Reebow this enterprise is thriving and full of vitality.
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I focus on multi-modal representation learning. Most of my recent works are related to few-/zero-shot adaptation of vision-language models for novel tasks and data, including image segmentation and video recognition. Currently, I am a Ph.D. student member of Algorithmic Intelligence Laboratory @ the KAIST AI, advised by Dr. Jinwoo Shin. Previously, I graduated from Hanyang University with M.S. and B.S degrees under Dr. Jun-Won Choi, where I studied machine learning models for motion forecasting and autonomous driving.
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, 2020
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Who is Blaster?
Blaster is a character from the 2009 live-action film “G-Force“. He is a member of a team of specially trained guinea pigs who work as secret agents for the U.S. government. Blaster is the team’s weapons expert and is responsible for handling explosives and other dangerous devices.
In the film, Blaster is portrayed as a loud and brash guinea pig who loves to blow things up. He is often seen using his various weapons and gadgets to get the team out of tough situations, but his reckless behavior sometimes causes problems for the team. He is also shown to have a romantic interest in Juarez, and the two have a flirtatious relationship throughout the film.
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This recipe for potato croquettes, or crispy & cheesy potato balls, is a delicacy that is crunchy on the outside and perfectly creamy on the inside. The preparation combines the …
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The main purpose of my blog is to make it easier for you to find new vegetarian food ideas and to cook yummy and easy vegetarian recipes! This will help you create a better diet and lifestyle for yourself and will hopefully make you feel better by incorporating more healthy vegetarian dishes into your daily meals!
Here you’ll find lots of vegetarian dinner ideas, lunch recipes and many other meatless meals and even smoothies and beverages that are perfect for any occasion or time of the day. All these vegetarian recipes are categorized in order to make it easier for you to find the recipes you need. You can even choose your favorite ones and easily create the perfect vegetarian meal plan for you and your family!
Besides all the healthy vegetarian recipes that are waiting for you here, you’ll also find vegan, macrobiotic, gluten-free and raw vegan recipes, as well as other specialty diets recipes such as low fat, low calorie, diet-friendly, sugar-free and more! I’m sure you’ll find here something for every taste and craving.
As a new addition, I started exploring the different ethnic cuisines of the world in my quest of ‘veganizing’ popular traditional dishes we all love. So you can expect to also find here recipes from the French cuisine but also Italian, Middle Eastern, Spanish and a lot more! From vegan risotto and pasta to delicious patatas bravas, be sure to take a look through these ethnic recipes and see if you can find your favorite one!
If you browse through these recipes I’m sure you’ll find the answer to many of your questions such as where to get healthy vegetarian protein or how can you cook quick dinner recipes that are both yummy and budget-friendly?
I always try to create the best vegetarian recipes for my readers and that’s why I hope you’ll enjoy this section of my blog!
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