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[all verses: RSV. Passages in blue are not included in my book, Bible Proofs for Catholic Truths; and the Bible version in the book is KJV rather than RSV]
FULL PERSONHOOD OF THE CHILD IN THE WOMB
Genesis 16:11 And the angel of the LORD said to her, “Behold, you are with child, and shall bear a son; you shall call his name Ish’mael; because the LORD has given heed to your affliction.”
Genesis 19:36 Thus both the daughters of Lot were with child by their father.
Genesis 25:21-22 And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived. The children struggled together within her; . . .
Genesis 38:24 . . . she is with child by harlotry. . . . “By the man to whom these belong, I am with child” . . . .
Numbers 5:28 But if the woman has not defiled herself and is clean, then she shall be free and shall conceive children.
Judges 16:17 And he told her all his mind, and said to her, “A razor has never come upon my head; for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. . . .”
Ruth 1:11 Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands?
2 Samuel 11:5 And the woman conceived; and she sent and told David, “I am with child.” (cf. 2 Ki 8:12; 15:16; Ecc 11:5; Amos 1:13)
2 Kings 19:3 They said to him, “Thus says Hezeki’ah, This day is a day of distress, of rebuke, and of disgrace; children have come to the birth, and there is no strength to bring them forth.”
Job 3:3 . . . “A man-child is conceived.”
Job 3:16 Or why was I not as a hidden untimely birth, as infants that never see the light?
Job 31:18 (for from his youth I reared him as a father, and from his mother’s womb I guided him);
Psalm 51:5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Psalm 102:18 Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet unborn may praise the LORD:
Psalm 139:13-16 For thou didst form my inward parts, thou didst knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise thee, for thou art fearful and wonderful. Wonderful are thy works! Thou knowest me right well; my frame was not hidden from thee, when I was being made in secret, intricately wrought in the depths of the earth. Thy eyes beheld my unformed substance; in thy book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.
Song of Solomon 8:2 I would lead you and bring you into the house of my mother, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.
Isaiah 49:1, 5 . . . The LORD called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name. . . . And now the LORD says, who formed me from the womb to be his servant, . . . (cf. 44:2,24)
Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.
Hosea 12:3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, . . .
Tobit 4:4 Remember, my son, that she faced many dangers for you while you were yet unborn. . . .
Wisdom 7:1 I also am mortal, like all men, a descendant of the first-formed child of earth; and in the womb of a mother I was molded into flesh,
Sirach 49:7 . . . he had been consecrated in the womb as prophet, . . .
2 Maccabees 7:22-23 I do not know how you came into being in my womb. It was not I who gave you life and breath, nor I who set in order the elements within each of you. Therefore the Creator of the world, who shaped the beginning of man and devised the origin of all things, will in his mercy give life and breath back to you again, since you now forget yourselves for the sake of his laws
2 Maccabees 7:27 . . . I carried you nine months in my womb, . . .
Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit;
Matthew 18:10 See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 24:19 And alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! (cf. Mk 13:17)
Matthew 25:40 And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.”
Luke 1:15 . . . he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
Luke 1:35-36 And the angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
Luke 1:44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.
Luke 2:5 to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
Luke 2:21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Romans 9:10 And not only so, but also when Rebecca had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac,
Galatians 1:15 . . . he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace,
MURDER AND “INNOCENT BLOOD”
Exodus 21:22 When men strive together, and hurt a woman with child, so that there is a miscarriage, and yet no harm follows, the one who hurt her shall be fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.
Exodus 23:7 . . . do not slay the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked.
Numbers 35:30 If any one kills a person, the murderer shall be put to death on the evidence of witnesses; but no person shall be put to death on the testimony of one witness.
Deuteronomy 19:13 . . . you shall purge the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, so that it may be well with you. (cf. 19:10; 21:8-9)
Deuteronomy 27:25 Cursed be he who takes a bribe to slay an innocent person . . .
2 Kings 14:6 . . . the LORD commanded, “The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, or the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin.” (cf. Dt 24:16)
2 Kings 21:16 Moreover Manas’seh shed very much innocent blood, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another, . . .
2 Kings 24:4 and also for the innocent blood that he had shed; for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD would not pardon.
Psalm 9:12 For he who avenges blood is mindful of them; he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
Isaiah 26:21 For behold the LORD comes out of His place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; the earth will also disclose her blood, and will no more cover her slain.
Jeremiah 2:34 Also on your skirts is found the lifeblood of guiltless poor; . . .
Jeremiah 7:6-7 if you do not oppress the alien, the fatherless or the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own hurt, then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your fathers for ever. (cf. 22:3,17)
Jeremiah 19:4 Because the people have forsaken me, and have profaned this place by burning incense in it to other gods whom neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah have known; and because they have filled this place with the blood of innocents,
Jeremiah 22:17 But you have eyes and heart only for your dishonest gain, for shedding innocent blood, and for practicing oppression and violence. (cf. Ezek 9:9; 22:4; 35:6; 36:18)
Joel 3:19 Egypt shall become a desolation and Edom a desolate wilderness, for the violence done to the people of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land.
1 Maccabees 2:37 . . . Let us all die in our innocence; heaven and earth testify for us that you are killing us unjustly.
Matthew 23:37-38 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! . . . . . Behold, your house is forsaken and desolate.
Revelation 19:2 For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and he has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her.
Leviticus 18:21 You shall not give any of your children to devote them by fire to Molech, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.
Leviticus 20:2-3 Say to the people of Israel, Any man of the people of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, who gives any of his children to Molech shall be put to death; the people of the land shall stone him with stones. I myself will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people, because he has given one of his children to Molech, defiling my sanctuary and profaning my holy name.
Deuteronomy 12:31 . . . every abominable thing which the LORD hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and their daughters in the fire to their gods.
2 Kings 16:2-3 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God, as his father David had done, but he walked in the way of the kings of Israel. He even burned his son as an offering, according to the abominable practices of the nations whom the LORD drove out before the people of Israel.
2 Kings 17:17-18 And they burned their sons and their daughters as offerings, and used divination and sorcery, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking him to anger. Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight; none was left but the tribe of Judah only.
2 Kings 23:10 And he defiled To’pheth, which is in the valley of the sons of Hinnom, that no one might burn his son or his daughter as an offering to Molech.
2 Chronicles 28:3 and he burned incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burned his sons as an offering, according to the abominable practices of the nations whom the LORD drove out before the people of Israel.
2 Chronicles 33:6 And he burned his sons as an offering in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and practiced soothsaying and augury and sorcery, and dealt with mediums and with wizards. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking him to anger.
Psalm 106:36-39 They served their idols, which became a snare to them. They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons; they poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; and the land was polluted with blood. Thus they became unclean by their acts, and played the harlot in their doings.
Jeremiah 7:31-32 And they have built the high place of Topheth, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I did not command, nor did it come into my mind. Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when it will no more be called Topheth, or the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of Slaughter: for they will bury in Topheth, because there is no room elsewhere.
Jeremiah 19:5 and have built the high places of Ba’al to burn their sons in the fire as burnt offerings to Ba’al, which I did not command or decree, nor did it come into my mind;
Jeremiah 32:35 They built the high places of Ba’al in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to offer up their sons and daughters to Molech, though I did not command them, nor did it enter into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.
Ezekiel 16:20-21 And you took your sons and your daughters, whom you had borne to me, and these you sacrificed to them to be devoured. Were your harlotries so small a matter that you slaughtered my children and delivered them up as an offering by fire to them?
Ezekiel 16:36 Thus says the Lord GOD, Because your shame was laid bare and your nakedness uncovered in your harlotries with your lovers, and because of all your idols, and because of the blood of your children that you gave to them,
Ezekiel 20:21 When you offer your gifts and sacrifice your sons by fire, you defile yourselves with all your idols to this day. . . .
Ezekiel 20:31 When you offer your gifts and sacrifice your sons by fire, you defile yourselves with all your idols to this day. And shall I be inquired of by you, O house of Israel? As I live, says the Lord GOD, I will not be inquired of by you.
Ezekiel 23:37-39 For they have committed adultery, and blood is upon their hands; with their idols they have committed adultery; and they have even offered up to them for food the sons whom they had borne to me. Moreover this they have done to me: they have defiled my sanctuary on the same day and profaned my sabbaths. For when they had slaughtered their children insacrifice to their idols, on the same day they came into my sanctuary to profane it. And lo, this is what they did in my house.
Wisdom 12:3-6 Those who dwelt of old in thy holy land thou didst hate for their detestable practices, their works of sorcery and unholy rites, their merciless slaughter of children, and their sacrificial feasting on human flesh and blood. These initiates from the midst of a heathen cult, these parents who murder helpless lives, thou didst will to destroy by the hands of our fathers,
ABORTIONISTS AND PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS AND JUDGES
Exodus 1:15-17 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiph’rah and the other Pu’ah, “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.
2 Kings 8:12 And Haz’ael said, “Why does my lord weep?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the people of Israel; you will set on fire their fortresses, and you will slay their young men with the sword, and dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child.”
2 Kings 15:16 At that time Men’ahem sacked Tappuah and all who were in it and its territory from Tirzah on; because they did not open it to him, therefore he sacked it, and he ripped up all the women in it who were with child.
Psalm 5:6 Thou destroyest those who speak lies; the LORD abhors bloodthirsty and deceitful men.
Psalm 10:2-11 In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes which they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD. In the pride of his countenance the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.” His ways prosper at all times; thy judgments are on high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. He thinks in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations I shall not meet adversity.” His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the hapless, he lurks in secret like a lion in his covert; he lurks that he may seize the poor, he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. The hapless is crushed, sinks down, and falls by his might. He thinks in his heart, “God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.”
Psalm 94:20-21 Can wicked rulers be allied with thee, who frame mischief by statute? They band together against the life of the righteous, and condemn the innocent to death.
Proverbs 1:10-11 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood, let us wantonly ambush the innocent;
Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things which the LORD hates, seven which are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and a man who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Isaiah 13:18 Their bows will slaughter the young men; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; their eyes will not pity children.
Isaiah 57:4-5 . . . Are you not children of transgression, the offspring of deceit, you who burn with lust among the oaks, under every green tree; who slay your children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks?
Isaiah 59:7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity, desolation and destruction are in their highways.
Hosea 4:2 there is swearing, lying, killing, stealing, and committing adultery; they break all bounds and murder follows murder.
Amos 1:13 Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment; because they have ripped up women with child in Gilead, that they might enlarge their border.
Wisdom 1:12-14 Do not invite death by the error of your life, nor bring on destruction by the works of your hands; because God did not make death, and he does not delight in the death of the living. For he created all things that they might exist, and the generative forces of the world are wholesome, and there is no destructive poison in them; and the dominion of Hades is not on earth.
Wisdom 14:22-26 Afterward it was not enough for them to err about the knowledge of God, but they live in great strife due to ignorance, and they call such great evils peace. For whether they kill children in their initiations, or celebrate secret mysteries, or hold frenzied revels with strange customs, they no longer keep either their lives or their marriages pure, but they either treacherously kill one another, or grieve one another by adultery, and all is a raging riot of blood and murder, theft and deceit, corruption, faithlessness, tumult, perjury, confusion over what is good, forgetfulness of favors, pollution of souls, sex perversion, disorder in marriage, adultery, and debauchery.
Sirach 8:7 Do not rejoice over any one’s death; remember that we all must die.
1 John 3:15 . . . and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Revelation 9:21 nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their immorality or their thefts.
Revelation 12:4 . . . And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, that he might devour her child when she brought it forth;
Revelation 21:8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the polluted, as for murderers, fornicators, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their lot shall be in the lake that burns with fire and sulphur, which is the second death.
RESPONSIBILITY TO RESCUE CHILDREN BEING LED TO SLAUGHTER
Psalm 82:2-4 How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
Proverbs 24:10-12 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not requite man according to his work?
Proverbs 31:8 Open your mouth for the dumb [i.e., those who can’t speak], for the rights of all who are left desolate.
Jeremiah 22:3 Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. (cf. Tobit 1:17)
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The New England Patriots pulled off another improbable victory on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, overcoming a late 19-3 defecit to improve to 10-3 with a 27-26 victory. And as awesome as the comeback was, this game will be overshadowed by one thing and one thing only: the knee injury suffered by Rob Gronkowski.
Gronkowski was hit directly in the knee by Browns safety T.J. Ward on a catch and run down the seam in the third quarter. Early reports are that the knee injury is serious and could be a torn ACL. But if you watched the hit, you knew that.
There's no doubt about it, the injury will change the outlook of the entire Patriots season. This team and this offense is simply not the same without Gronkowski.
As for the game itself, the Patriots looked perhaps as bad as they have all season for about 55 minutes. After falling down 19-3 following a long Josh Gordon catch and run against Aqib Talib, the Patriots finally got things going on offense. Well, Shane Vereen did.
Vereen was unstoppable in the second half on Sunday. He started by beating linebackers, and he finished by winning match-ups against cornerbacks. Vereen finished with 153 receiving yards on 12 catches. The Patriots were lifeless, and Vereen's efforts turned that around.
The Patriots were also able to complete the comeback due to the improved play of quarterback Tom Brady. Brady was very inefficient in the first half, misfiring on many throws. In the latter portions of the game, however, he was terrific. He ended up completing 32 of 52 passes for 418 yards. The Cleveland Browns defense hadn't allowed a single 300 yard passer this year.
Down 26-14 with just over two minutes remaining, Brady and the Patriots faced long odds to win. However, Brady would quickly move the Patriots down the field, using the sideline well and saving clock. Eventually, Brady would hit Julian Edelman for a two yard score with just over a minute remaining. A personal foul added 15 yards to the ensuing kick-off.
With no time-outs and a minute remaining, the Patriots somehow beat the odds and recovered the onsides kick. The kick would have been short but deflected off a Browns player after the ball traveled about nine yards. Two plays later, the Patriots were aided by a questionable pass interference call on a throw intended for Josh Boyce. There was contact, but it was minimal. Considering the two losses the Patriots have had on questionable calls, Patriots fans will certainly take this one. Nonetheless, that's a tough pill to swallow if you're a fan of the Browns.
Following the pass interference, the Patriots would score on a Tom Brady to Danny Amendola one yard throw with just over 30 seconds remaining. The Browns would get the ball back and move down the field, but a last second 58 yard attempt at the win would fall short by Browns kicker Billy Cundiff.
This was not a great win, and the loss of Rob Gronkowski will sting more than a potential loss could have. Nonetheless, the improbable victory maintains the Patriots' one game lead for the first round bye. And while this team's Super Bowl chances probably took a significant hit with the loss of Gronkowski, they will keep on fighting. |
1. Frogatto & Friends – Is an Indian Free Software (Open Source) game in the spirit of old-school jump’en runs like Commander Keen, Prehistoric, Jazz Jack Rabbit
The game is really entertaining, the graphics looks approximately nice, the music is awesome, the gamelplay is good even though after some point in the game the moment with “where should I go now, I can’t find exit” comes through and it gets boring.
Generally if you compare with all the existing jump and run arcade games free software games available for Linux and FreeBSD the game will definetely arrange itself in the list of TOP 10 free software Arcade Games
and therefore its my own believe that Frogatto is a game that every GNU / Linux and FreeBSD desktop should have in Application -> Games GNOME menu.
Frogatto is rich of levels, enemies obstacles objects, places to visit (which puts it ahead of many of the linux arcade games which often miss enough game levels, has a too short game plots, or simply miss overall game diversity).
The game’s general look & feel is like a professional game and not just some tiny free software arcade, made by its authors for the sake to learn some programming, graphics or music creation.
Besides that Frogatto & Friends is multi-platform supporting all the major operating systems.
- Debian GNU / Linux
The game source code is also available on Frogatto.com – The Game’s Official website
The game is available as a deb package in Debian and Ubuntu GNU / Linuxes so to install on those deb based distributions, simply use apt:
debian:~# apt-get install frogatto
The above command will install two packages frogatto (containing the game’s main executable binary) and frogatto-data containinng all the game textures, levels, graphics, music etc.
BTW the package saparation on a gamename and gamename-data in Debian (for all those who have not still noticed), can be seen on most of the games with a game data that takes more disk space.
After the game is installed the only way to start the game is to run it manually through pressing ALT+F2 in GNOME or running the progrtam through gnome-terminal with cmd:
Here are few more Frogatto gameplay screenshots:
I’ve noticed Frogatto is also available as an RPM package for Fedora Linux, as well as has a FreeBSD port in the /usr/ports/games/frogatto and this makes it easy to install on most free software OSes in the wild.
While checking frogatto.com , I found an interesting link to a website offering free graphics (pictures), textures and sounds for free and open source games for all those who hold interest into the development of Free Software & Open Source Games make sure you check OpenGameArt.org
OpenGameArt.org looks like a great initiative and will definitely be highly beneficial to the development of more and better FSOS Games so I wish them God speed with this noble initiative.
Frogatto is very suitable for growing kids since it doesn’t contain no violence and every now and then the main game actor the Frogatto Frog leads few lines English dialogues with some of the characters found in the quest.
For none speaking English countries, the game can help the kids to learn some basic english words and thus can help develop kids intellect and knowledge
And oh yeah one more criticism towards the game is the Enlish structure, it seems people who wrote the plot can work this out in the time to come. Many of the English sentences during dialogues the frog leads with the cranks he met does not sound like a common and sometimes even correct english / phrases.
Besides those little game “defect”, the game is pretty awesome and worthy to kill some time and relax from a long stressy day. |
The team behind the iconic zombie shooter Left 4 Dead has announced its new project. Turtle Rock, who originally worked with Valve on the series, have just announced Back 4 Blood, a co-op zombie shooter which sounds an awful lot like a spiritual successor to their acclaimed franchise.
In an announcement that was posted earlier today, Turtle Rock said that “Back 4 Blood is designed from the ground-up as an original, premium title and marries the best of what made the co-op shooter so successful with new features and state-of-the art technology.” In an FAQ, Back 4 Blood is described simply as “a co-op zombie FPS with new features.”
The team isn’t using the phrase ‘spiritual successor’ for itself, but it’s clear from its announcement that that’s basically what we have here. Studio co-founder Chris Ashton says that the game will be a “return to a genre that was born in our studio with over ten years of additional experience and zombie ideas racked up in our brains.”
Sadly for some, this does mean that this very much is not Left for Dead 3. The team says “you’ll be able to shoot up a lot of zombies like in Left 4 Dead, but there’s a whole lot of new stuff in Back 4 Blood which makes it unique.”
In terms of details, things are a little limited, but we know that there’ll be an eventual PC release, and that the game will be a “premium, AAA title.” Sadly, there’s no release date for now, but we do know there’ll be a campaign, PvP gameplay, and no battle royale gameplay. None of that is too surprising, but it’s comforting to know that Turtle Rock isn’t straying too far from its roots. |
Did you catch Microsoft’s conference on the first day of E3? You may have not known it if you did, because Microsoft called it the Xbox conference, and the Xbox One was the only thing they talked about.
Sure, they showed off games coming to PC, but they did this while acting like they were Xbox One exclusives. Our platform has always got the short shrift at E3, but Microsoft’s Phil Spencer is here to tell us why.
E3 isn’t the right place for PC games.
Sorry, Phil, buddy, what was that? E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo isn’t for PC? The trade show where quite a few big developers and publishers run their multiplatform demos on PC because that’s where they are at their best? That show, you mean?
There’s no argument. PC gaming is where the industry is evolving the most. New business models, new genres, the indie renaissance, new digital platforms – consoles struggle to keep up. But Spencer reckons that E3 is about retail and consoles. Not PC gaming.
Of course, it’s people like Spencer and publishers like Microsoft that, with all their weight and loud voices, influence what E3 is about. If it’s not about PC gaming, it’s only because they don’t want it to be. Of course, he’s completely wrong, though. While console gaming remains dominant during the show, that hasn’t stopped a plethora of PC games from sneaking in and, of course, Oculus VR.
Spencer thinks that, if not E3, PC games could have their own show… during eSporting events. “Well they do these huge world championship events and they fill up arenas,” he said. “I do think there could be a space there.” He mentioned World of Tanks and League of Legends, so he might be under the impression that only eSports games are big on PC. But that’s nonsense, and seeing something like Elite: Dangerous or the PC version of GTA V being shown at a LoL tournament is utterly absurd.
He quickly forgets that he acknowledged PC games can fill up arenas as well, excusing Microsoft’s laser focus on Xbox One because that’s how one fills up arenas. Oh dear. “For us, E3 is a console show and an Xbox show, and for us as Microsoft, Xbox is our gaming brand, and it’s the thing we can fill an arena like this, we get millions of people to watch us on TV and we show our games and it’s a brand that people care about.”
Microsoft, of course, cares little for PC. The original Xbox was their escape from a gaming platform they perceived to be dying, and they’ve failed to catch up with the times. GfWL was an impotent attempt that completely backfired and showed that Microsoft just doesn’t know what it’s doing with PC gaming anymore. So it’s no surprise he feels this way in regards to his own business. But stating that E3 in its entirety is just for consoles is magnificently arrogant and short sighted.
Thank goodness he’s talking rubbish. |
A solid employment reference can make a significant difference when seeking a new job.
This article explores the pivotal role references play in shaping employers’ perceptions and influencing hiring decisions. From the different references to selecting the right people, we’ll delve into the nuances of creating a compelling professional narrative.
Understanding Professional Employment References
Professional references are your way of providing proof that you can do a job and that people like and respect you. As part of your application, a prospective employer might ask for these references. Contact details such as your phone number, email address, job title, and possibly even your work address will be requested from you.
Do people still check references?
A SHRM survey found that 92 percent of responding employers conduct employment background screening and reference checks, where 87 percent conduct checks during the pre-employment stage and 10 percent screen their employees when someone is promoted or switches jobs.¹
Additionally, education organizations and competitive, specialized professional fields are more likely to rely on references. Even if not all employers check references when requested, the SHRM survey suggests it’s advisable to assume they will. Employers may even attempt to contact references multiple times, depending on their policies and preferences.
Personal vs. Professional: What’s the Difference?
Personal references provide insights into an individual’s character, ethics, and interpersonal skills from a non-professional perspective. It offers a holistic view beyond the workplace since it’s typically sourced from friends or acquaintances.
On the other hand, professional references focus on an individual’s work-related competencies, performance, and reliability. Colleagues, supervisors, or mentors often serve as professional references, offering potential employers valuable insights into an applicant’s work history and qualifications.
While personal references contribute to a comprehensive understanding of an individual, professional references carry significant weight in gauging job-related suitability. A well-rounded endorsement combines both to present a comprehensive and authentic representation of an individual’s capabilities and character.
If you don’t have work experience, you can use references from volunteering, teachers, professors, or respected community members. Avoid using family members, as they may not be seen as credible.
Providing References to Potential Employers
Only provide references when asked. Job seekers often mistakenly list references on resumes they send out, but it’s best to avoid over-sharing contact information.
Avoid adding ‘references upon request’ on your resume to save space for employment history, education, and achievements. Some application forms offer designated spaces for providing your references’ contact names and/or information at the initiation of the process. Make a separate list of references if the employer asks for it and the application form doesn’t have a specific section.
Related Reading: 6 Tips for Resume Writing
Occasionally, employers may request a reference letter. If a reference letter is preferred, it is customary for your reference to send it directly to the company. In cases where your reference entrusts you with the letter, they should sign or stamp over the envelope seal, demonstrating that it was delivered unopened.
Preparing Your References: How to Find the Right People
Ensure effective reference requests by adhering to these guidelines.
1. Carefully select references who can speak highly of your qualifications for the position, emphasizing those who know you well and can effectively communicate your skills, character, and ethics. Choose people you shared a good relationship with, those you think knew you best during your stay in the same organization.
2. Initiate the request whenever possible. Schedule an in-person meeting, send an email, or make a phone call to seek their assistance in your application process formally.
3. Remind them of your relationship and what you did in your previous work. Provide a brief update on your current activities if it has been a while since you last interacted.
4. Craft your request to allow them to decline if necessary. Use a polite inquiry such as, “Would you be interested in providing a reference?”
5. Offer a detailed job description to help your reference prepare for potential inquiries from the hiring manager. Specify the skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position.
6. Share copies of your resume with your references. This lets them understand your professional skills, career progression, and recent projects.
7. Tell them about the position you are applying for. This gives them relevant information to discuss with the employer or hiring manager. This is most important if you have various work experience in different industries.
8. Allow your references sufficient time to consider your request. Provide a timeframe for when you need their information, ensuring they have time to review your resume and the job description.
9. Confirm their contact details, including their preferred email address and phone numbers. Verify the accuracy of their information and confirm their preferred contact method and current job title.
Remember to Ask for Referrals
If you’re asking people to be your references, don’t forget to ask them for referrals to people and companies they know who are hiring. A personal reference is more valuable if the person or company knows the other person.
Professional References Help You Advance
Strong professional references are crucial in establishing credibility, showcasing capabilities, and securing opportunities. A well-prepared list of references bridges your qualifications on paper with your character and competence. Placed at the end of the job-seeking process, they boost your credibility, affirm your suitability, and leave a lasting impression on employers.
PEAK PERFORMERS CAN HELP YOU IN PURSUING NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Having the right references to support you can make things easier, but a better solution is partnering with experts like Peak Performers to help your job search journey be more efficient and worthwhile.
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1 “Conducting Background Investigations and Reference Checks.” SHRM, www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/conductingbackgroundinvestigations.aspx. Accessed 18 Dec. 2023. |
To optimize their employment potential, individuals with disabilities should have a basic understanding of what accessible workplace technology is—and use this knowledge to assess and meet their own needs.
Clearly, technology has tremendous power and promise. It has fundamentally transformed the way we live and work, optimizing and accelerating our productivity. These days, it’s essential to applying for a job, getting a job, and doing a job. And as long as it’s accessible, it can be a great equalizer in ensuring that people with disabilities can obtain, retain and advance in employment. To optimize their potential, individuals with disabilities (and other technology users who can benefit from accessible and/or assistive technologies) should have a basic understanding of what accessible workplace technology is—and use this knowledge to assess and meet their own needs.
Accessible Technology vs. Assistive Technology
To start, you may be asking yourself what we mean by the term “accessible technology” and how it differs from “assistive technology.” There are some differences between the two terms that are helpful to know.
Assistive technology (AT) refers to equipment or devices that are specifically used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities. Examples include alternative input devices that enable control of computers through means other than a standard keyboard or mouse and screen readers that allow people who are blind to hear what is happening on their computer by converting the screen display to digitized speech.
Accessible technology, on the other hand, is technology that can be used successfully by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. Each user is able to interact with the technology in ways that work best for him or her. Accessible technology is either directly accessible, whereby it is usable without additional AT or devices, or indirectly accessible, meaning it is compatible with AT. For example, a mobile smartphone with a built-in screen reader is directly accessible, while a website that can be navigated effectively by people with visual impairments using a screen reader is AT-compatible and thus indirectly accessible.
PEAT supports and encourages product compatibility with AT, and urges people with disabilities to fully benefit from this kind of interoperability between their AT devices and the products they need to support them. In practice, many people find that the best immediate workplace solutions may involve a combination of mainstream ICT and AT. Using whatever works best right now can help reinforce the primary goal of moving toward directly accessible mainstream products and services.
Getting What You Need
Being proactive is the key to getting the technology you need—whether directly or indirectly accessible— to maximize your productivity on the job. Here are seven short action steps you can use to get started:
- Look at the Technology You’re Using Now. Technology used inside and outside of the workplace is often similar. So when exploring your workplace technology needs, begin by taking a look at the technology you use in your daily life—for example, your mobile device, the e-mail software you use, and your social network apps. By taking a good look at everything you already use successfully, you’ll be well-prepared to pinpoint tools you can leverage to maximize your productivity at work.
- Know Your Rights. Under federal law, qualified job applicants and employees with disabilities are generally entitled to “reasonable accommodations,” which definitely includes accessible and/or assistive technologies. A “reasonable accommodation” is considered any modification or adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a qualified person with a disability to apply for or perform a job. The term also encompasses alterations to ensure a qualified individual with a disability has rights and privileges in employment equal to those of employees without disabilities. Not all employees with disabilities, particularly those with temporary disabilities or functional limitations, are entitled to or even need accommodations, but determining your accommodation needs is a good place to start. For more information, see the Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) guidance for individuals, which includes specifics on how to request an accommodation and a Searchable Online Accommodation Resource that allows individuals to explore various accommodation options based on their unique situation and circumstances.
- Recognize Your Role. Of course, taking steps to increase the accessibility of workplace technology is about more than legal mandates and requirements for employers—it’s also about technology users advocating for themselves. It’s critical that technology users with disabilities recognize that they have an important role to play in this respect. You should educate yourself on what technology tools you need to be successful at work and be proactive in obtaining them. You should also commit to ongoing training on the technology solutions you use frequently to ensure you are tapping the full potential of their accessibility features.
- Assess Your Needs. Whether you plan to ask for an accommodation or take advantage of a “bring your own device” policy, part of the dialogue with your employer is articulating what you’ll need to use at work. Most workplaces rely on several different types of software and systems, so the more you know, the better prepared you’ll be. Read Taking Stock of Your Workplace Technology to help you take inventory of technology you may need to do your job.
- Build a Technology Support Network. Keep in mind that a lot of what you’ll need isn’t just technology—it’s a support team. On the outside, keep in touch with peers or vendors who are technology experts, and professionals or advocacy groups you’ve encountered who know a lot about accessibility tools. Be sure to also develop good relationships with the system administrators and tech gurus in your workplace.
- Address the Challenges of Compatibility and Interoperability. One of the key issues you may have to deal with at work is compatibility. For instance, you may be familiar with AT you use at home or that you used in school, but that AT may not automatically be compatible with the software you’re expected to use at work. This may take some time and effort to figure out—you may have to contact both the mainstream software company that makes the technology, as well as the AT provider, to solve any compatibility issues. Again, your employer may have tech support that can help with this, but it’s a good idea to be proactive.
- Consult Helpful Resources. There are numerous resources available to help you assess and meet your technology needs on the job. If you’re trying to find solutions for a specific technology product, the best place to begin is the support sections of the manufacturer’s website. If you can’t find a section specifically dedicated to accessibility, search more broadly online or contact the company directly to ask for the information you need. Doing so will help remind technology companies that accessibility is their responsibility, and that we expect them to do that part of their job. After all, they know their products best, and they want the most people possible to use them. In this way, you can be an advocate for accessible technology, on both the individual and societal level.
Additional resources that might be helpful include the following:
- My Web, My Way—Contains excellent how-to guides to help users get the most from the accessibility features and assistive technologies available for computer operating systems and web browsers. You can also learn about accessibility customization features directly from software and operating systems providers, including Microsoft, Apple, and Google.
- GARI: Find Accessible Devices and Apps—Provides a database to connect users to mobile devices with the accessibility features and apps they need.
- NDI’s Assistive Technology Loan Program—The National Disability Institute can help jobseekers find and afford assistive technology. They provide a direct loan program to residents in certain states, and also maintain a national list of providers.
- Become Part of the Long-Term Solution. Finally, position yourself as an advocate and accessible technology team member at your workplace. Your employer has a process for procuring and implementing new technologies in your workplace and there may be opportunities for you to provide expert guidance. See Becoming an Accessible Technology Advocate for strategies to help educate your employer about the benefits of investing in an accessible workplace, one where all employees can perform at their highest level.
Join the Conversation
Do you have resources to recommend or tips on securing accessible technology solutions to help you perform on the job? If so, PEAT wants to hear from you! Please contact us to share your ideas and successes. |
What is PebbleGo?
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-2 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
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Your students will love exploring PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next time and time again.
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No matter the subject you're teaching or the unique needs and interests of your students, PebbleGo has you covered. Complete with scaffolding to support differentiated instruction, engaging multimedia within each article to maximize comprehension, and interactive lessons, activities, and games to reinforce learning, PebbleGo is the go-to K-2 resource for teachers across the country.
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What does bed in brakes mean?
What does bed in brakes mean?
Bedding in your brakes is just an industry term to explain breaking in your new brakes. Bedding in your brakes helps transfer an even layer of brake pad material onto the brake rotor which assists in smoother brake operation and improved braking power.
How do you properly bed in brakes?
Make a near-stop from 60 to about 10 MPH. Press the brakes firmly, but not so hard that the ABS engages or the wheels lock. Once you’ve slowed down, immediately speed up to 60 MPH and apply the brakes again. Perform this cycle 8-10 times.
How do you sleep in Magura brakes?
New brake pads and rotors only attain their final braking force during the bedding-in phase. To achieve this ride on even ground and accelerate to a speed of 30 km/h before braking to a standstill. Repeat this process at least 30 times per brake. The brake pads and rotor are now bedded-in and can perform optimally.
How long is the bedding process for brakes?
“Bedding-in new pads and rotors should be done carefully and slowly… Most brake pad compounds will take up to 300-400 miles to fully develop an even transfer film on the rotors.” Failure to follow these procedures may result in brake judder, excessive noise, or other difficulties in bedding-in the new brake pads.
How should brakes feel after being replaced?
Brakes are self-adjusted so you should never feel any difference (except for that first pump after the change). The range of travel should be the same with a brand new pad versus one that is complete worn, since the brake cylinders don’t retract back to a fixed position.
Are Magura brakes good?
So far, the Magura MT7s have exceeded my expectations. I’d trust them as a downhill brake, in an enduro race, or for really great braking on fast trail rides. The power and modulation are there, and the reliability seems to be too. I can’t wait to get them on even longer, steeper trails this summer.
When should I replace my Magura brake pads?
Magura brakes are to be replaced as soon as the backing plate and pad material measure less than 2.5mm in any section. SRAM brakes are to be replaced when the backing plate and pad material measures less than 3mm in any section. Shimano brakes are to be replaced when the pad material is less than 0.5mm.
Can you bed in brakes in the rain?
A bedding procedure can be done at any time or repeated as necessary so there’s no reason to rush out and do it in the rain. Just be aware that optimal friction and performance won’t occur until after a proper bedding.
Can you bed in brakes twice?
The bedding procedure removes dirt and debris from the rotor surface and pad surface and transfers a thin layer of the brake pad compound onto the surface of the rotor. If you are re-using your rotors or pads, we recommend conducting this process twice, resting your brakes 10 to 15 minutes in between the rounds.
Is it OK to change brake pads and not rotors?
Yes, but it depends on the condition of your brake rotors. If they aren’t damaged or thinned beyond the discard thickness, you can definitely change just the worn brake pads. As we know, brake rotors and brake pads work together. …
How does bedding work on a brake pad?
Brake pad bedding is an important process that removes impurities from the surface of the brake pad and lays down a thin layer of pad residue on the rotor surface. This is accomplished through repeated heated and cooling during braking.
How does the break bedding in procedure work?
The break bedding in procedure is a process of quickly heating and cooling the brakes in a repeated fashion, and while doing so it deposits a layer of pad material on the rotor surface. Temperature needs to be slowly heated to max use, which will create a smooth, even pad transfer. To do this, follow the following steps.
How are brake pads transferred to the rotors?
This is a process to “mate” your pads to your rotors with gradually increased heat cycles to create a thin, even film of brake pad material on the surface of your rotor. These cycles are like Goldilocks and the three bears: temperatures need to be just right to prevent scarring of the brake pad and rotor surfaces, or uneven pad transfer.
What causes a warped rotor on a bedding brake?
Once you drive again, new pad material is then deposited on top of and around this extra deposit, creating an un-even surface on the rotor. In a majority of cases, this very phenomenon is what is actually diagnosed as a “warped rotor” when newly installed pads and rotors quickly develop a pulsation. |
This week we read Sh’lach, found in Bamidbar (Numbers) 13,1-15,41.
Quite simply, this parsha (portion) is the sin of the spies. Slightly more complex it is the whining of Israel and the spies were the straw…
I’ve half a mind to tie in my current term coursework in writing up this parshah and how wonderful I think it would be, but I’ll spare you. Think human behaviour. Think communication. Think teams and leadership and motivation.
What else do I have for you? Nothing beyond an intense longing for shabbat. It’s a very intense semester completely different from everything I’ve done before. There is little time for adjustment because in twelve days it’s over. |
Every Book Going on Sale in October 2017!
Ahh, fall. Crisp air, pumpkin spice lattes, and lots and lots of great reads, perfect for curling up by the fire with on those chilly October nights. We’ve got an incredible list of October reads for you, so get ready to add them to your TBR!
10/3: Things I’m Seeing Without You by Peter Bognanni: Fans of Thirteen Reasons Why and All the Bright Places will laugh and cry as they read this heartbreaking and life-affirming novel about love after the most profound loss.
10/3: That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnson: Set in a near-future world, That Inevitable Victorian Thing is a surprising, romantic, and thought-provoking story of love, duty, and the small moments that can change people and the world.
10/3: Amy Chelsea Stacie Dee by Mary G. Thompson: A bittersweet homecoming holds dark secrets in this heart-wrenching story of loss, love, and survival for readers of Room. Now in paperback!
10/3: The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King: The first book from LA Times Book Prize and Printz Honor winner A.S. King–a witty, snarky tale of love and family, revenge and reincarnation, and pirates. Now in paperback!
10/3: The Midnight Star by Marie Lu: #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu concludes Adelina’s story with this haunting and hypnotizing final installment to the Young Elites series. Now in paperback!
10/3: Still Life With Tornado by A.S. King: A heartbreaking and mindbending story of a talented teenage artist’s awakening to the brokenness of her family from critically acclaimed award-winner A.S. King. Now in paperback!
10/10: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green: In his long-awaited return, John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, shares Aza’s story with shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship.
10/10: Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao: The Wrath and the Dawn meets Snow White and the Huntsman in this dark and mystical East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Queen legend about one peasant girl’s quest to become Empress.
10/10: You in Five Acts by Una LaMarche: In the high-pressure months leading up to the performance that will determine their futures, a group of friends at a performing arts school look back on when an unexpected event upended everything. Now in paperback!
10/17: A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo: New from Malinda Lo, A Line in the Dark is a story of love, loyalty, and murder. The line between best friend and something more is a line always crossed in the dark.
10/17: What Light by Jay Asher: From Jay Asher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why, comes a holiday romance that will break your heart, but soon have you believing in love again… Now in paperback!
10/17: Eggsistential Thoughts by Gudetama the Lazy Egg by Francisco Sedita and Max Bisantz: Not all Sanrio characters are cheery! Gudetama is the lazy egg. Sometimes, Gudetama wonders if we are born only to suffer. And here, in Eggsistential Thoughts, are Gudetama’s musings on life.
10/24: Sneakers by Rodrigo Corral, Alex French and Howie Kahn: An absolute necessity for design devotees and sneakerheads of all ages! Sneakers is a definitive exploration of the creative energy, innovation, collaboration, and visionary intelligence behind the cultural phenomenon of sneakers, now an 85-billion-dollar-a-year industry.
10/24: Us Kids Know by J.J. Strong: Siblings Bri and Ray O’Dell are lost. Anxious. Restless. Unltil they meet Cullen Hickson. As Bri and Ray become more and more entwined with Cullen’s antics, and their once-thrilling experiences grow increasingly dangerous.
10/31: Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi: Debut author Tochi Onyebuchi delivers an unforgettable fantasy adventure that powerfully explores the true meaning of justice and guilt. Packed with dark magic and thrilling action, Beasts Made of Night is a gritty Nigerian-influenced fantasy.
10/31: Piper by Jay Asher: With striking illustrations from Eisner-nominated artist Jeff Stokely, mixed with Jessica Freeburg’s work on historic and legendary horrors, Piper is an exciting new departure for Jay Asher that deftly touches on the same themes of truth, guilt, and redemption that made Thirteen Reasons Why a beloved bestseller.
10/31: Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs: A companion to the New York Times bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenn. Before Miss Peregrine gave them a home, the story of peculiars was written in the Tales.
Looking for more recommendations? Check out these books to read based on your Hogwarts house! |
Day one of the World Juniors is in the bag, and as expected Canada walked all over Denmark. I’m not sure anyone expected 14-0, but there you go. Flyers prospect Morgan Frost, son of Leafs former in-arena announcer Andy Frost, put up five points, including three goals, and was named Canada’s Player of the Game.
Canada and Czechia are currently tied atop the Group A standings, with USA and Sweden at the top of Group B.
Canada goes up against Switzerland at 7:30 pm Eastern tonight when Leafs prospect Ian Scott will start in net. DiPietro had an assist yesterday so if Scott wants to beat him out for starter, he’s gonna have to score a goal. Meanwhile at 6:30 pm Rasmus Sandin, Pontus Holmberg and Team Sweden take on Slovakia, who held the fort and even had the lead for a while against the Americans yesterday.
How to watch the World Junior Hockey Championship - elseldo
Here is the full schedule for both Canadian and American teams.
2019 World Junior Championship Preview - Katya
The Leafs have four prospects on the rosters of three teams. Get ready to watch them, plus a host of draft-eligible players, as they fight it out for the gold medal.
Team Russia at the 2019 World Juniors | CONWAY'S RUSSIAN HOCKEY BLOG
The 2019 World Juniors are upon us! The tournament, hosted this winter in the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Victoria, opens this evening, so definitely time to cast the eye over Team Russia's roster and prospects for the event.
Apart from World Juniors there wasn’t much hockey news yesterday:
Canada opens Spengler Cup with victory over host HC Davos | The Star
Most participating teams are club teams from around Europe, but Hockey Canada puts together a team of free agents and other Canadians playing abroad to compete.
Karl Alzner recalled from the AHL by the Montreal Canadiens - Eyes On The Prize
The veteran defenceman is back in the fold in Montreal.
Los Angeles Kings goal songs, ranked - Jewels From The Crown
Clearly the most important thing to happen this season
However, all this hockey watching has exposed me to a wonderful series of commercials by Chevrolet. I do not endorse this whole allowing Alexa access to your car bullshit because I am a sci-fi fan and I know how this ends, but it gave us four fun commercials:
Enjoy your Thursday! |
Learn how to increase your chances of getting a schedule that works for you.
Every working professional should have the right to take time off, free from the pressures of work. But doing so requires some savvy planning with your supervisors and colleagues when you are gone.
First, check with your employer about your maternity, paternity and family leave options. The stress that many feel often relates to leaving work unfinished or falling behind on projects, so don’t leave your job with uncertainty and offer a clear timeline so that your work colleagues know what to expect.
While the art of balancing family life and career is fraught with intense emotions at times, make sure you check your emotional highs and lows at the door. Always maintain a professional attitude when in front of your colleagues. You want to show that you are dedicated and just as reliable, and that you take your work commitments seriously.
Here’s what to go over with your supervisor if you are considering time off:
- Determine the changes in schedule or job functions.
- Specify the start and end dates of your leave period.
- Figure out coverage. Who will cover for you while you are gone? Will your work be divided up among colleagues, and are they aware?
- Create hand-off notes and outline work procedures for your replacement.
- Establish boundaries and access. Will you be available for consultation? How much contact are you willing to have during your leave?
- Plan your re-integration. Design a strategy for your return, such as changes in job function, reduced hours, etc.
- Consider telecommuting and working from home or at a location closer to home. Present a clear plan of action to your supervisor about how you see this arrangement benefiting you and your company. Will you be able to make regular conference calls to check in with your colleagues or your supervisor? Will you be able to drop in on occasion if a project calls for it, or if you need to see clients?
There are four important steps to take when negotiating flexible work arrangements:
- Assess your job and employer. Will they allow you to try the above flex options? Some jobs are strict about a physical presence in the office during regular hours. For example, a surgeon or school teacher may find flex options provide no respite from their work demands. For those with more flexibility from their employers, consider if working in an alternate location would be beneficial. Can you handle the independence and distractions, if it saves you commuting time and costs?
- Find out where you work best. Many thrive in home offices, which allow them to save on childcare costs, while others find home offices distracting and unproductive. At face value, working from home may seem to be the most convenient option. But before seizing the opportunity, remember that working at home doesn’t necessarily make it convenient. If constant interruptions will make working difficult, the advantages of working at home may be overshadowed by the downsides, such as battling cranky outbursts from your kids or other interruptions of daily living.
- If you are a parent or caregiver, drop the guilt factor. Recognize that you shouldn’t feel like a bad parent if you come to the realization that you can’t work and care for a child in a synchronous manner and that you are more productive when you keep the two worlds largely separate. Perhaps you’re the type that needs a designated working space. Other parents might not mind writing or preparing reports, making phone calls and dealing with clients while toys are scattered by the desk and your child squeals and plays in the playpen set in the corner of the room. Seek out the best work arrangement and reassure your employer that you’re not seeking a favor, but asking for an alternative way to produce the same level of work expected.
- Champion your work. Once you’ve started your new work arrangement, remember that you may not be physically in the office as often as usual. Being “out of sight, out of mind” can have detrimental effects on your employer’s impression of you. Make sure you take these measures to ensure that you get the credit you deserve:
- Document your performance and work results. Check in daily if needed with your boss.
- Be clear about the expectations. You may not be able to work full time, but you can still produce full-time work.
- Set up periodic meetings with your supervisor to go over expectations. Have you made significant contributions? If so, in what ways? Work with your employer to adjust your work schedule as needed to fine-tune an optimal arrangement.
- If something urgent comes up at work, what is your family contingency plan? And vice versa—if something at home interrupts your work schedule, will your employer be able to grant you more flexibility?
While there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, variations in theme, creative strategizing and planning will allow you to achieve the best of both your family and career spheres of life. Maintain clarity and definition, and be resolute in your personal choices. An injection of optimism and approaching your colleagues and supervisors with amiable professionalism will dramatically increase your chances of getting the schedule that works best for you. iBi
Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla is a speaker and expert in work/life balance and author of the book Harmony of the Spheres. She also runs the websites busymomMD.com and housecallsMD.us. |
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Written By Izzy Henley
Democracy is based on consent. Consent through representation to set common rules to live by in society. But how far should voters in modern day UK trust our elected government to rule? This is a classic question as old as democracy itself. But one raised now with a twist: how far do we expect our government officials to comply with their word and with the law. Essentially, what do we expect of leaders within a time of crisis?
Since the emergence of the Covid 19 'party gate' scandal within the Conservative party, questions of moral integrity have been raised in the media. How can our country's leader expect the children, voters and citizens of Great Britain to comply with laws and societal expectations when the government are unable to do so? It has raised questions of social responsibility, integrity in democracy and elitist approach: ‘though we set the rules, we don’t have to comply with them’.
Since this, little substantial damage has hit the Conservative party's image. This is partly due to Boris's ability to utilise the global news as a means of distraction from his political downfalls. The Ukraine war has provided a disgracefully perfect opportunity to blow smoke over his mistakes in domestic politics. Johnson needed to boost his public persona as a 'strong leader’ and assisting another country in a war against an international bully was more than fitting. As the Financial Times claims, 'the war saved Johnson's premiership from a likely leadership challenge over "partygate'".
However, April has revealed additional scandals to the public of the government’s dishonourable behaviour. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under fire over his household tax row after discovery that his wife holds 'non-domiciliary status' in the UK and therefore has alternative UK taxpayer arrangements. Not only does this raise a question of conflict of interest for Sunak, but also how can the Chancellor be an authority on UK tax laws when there is a question of honesty surrounding his household tax payments?
Approaching the May local elections, the media has recognised the culmination of hits to the conservative’s credibility. Aside from the ruins of Brexit forcing our economy into a 'standstill' (growing just 0.1% in the first month of the year), the number of scandals relating to Tory party honour has been exceptional. From Cumming's Barnard castle trip during lockdown, to Matt Hancock's suspiciously hypocritical workplace antics - from the man who set the laws on social distancing. The embarrassment of our politician’s behaviour has become almost comical amongst their British constituents. And yet, who's to say the voters will honour these concerns this when coming to vote in the next General Election?
What will it take for British voters to respond to government errors? When will voters lose their apparent blind faith it their government?
I find it strange and daunting the thought of control the government has over our lives, particularly recently with emergency powers used in the Covid lockdowns. This occurs simultaneously as we witness their dishonourable behaviour; acting incongruently with the social morals they preach and foist onto the public.
Why do voters allow this? Has the fear of Covid fuelled the public's dependency and 'blind faith' on the government? Has an artificial web of trust been developed due to an unprecedented crisis that clouds citizen's judgement? Or perhaps voting based on a leader’s integrity is a privilege: a luxury that those who prioritise whichever party helps feed their children do not have. Am ignorant to fail to see why some may vote for Johnson out of financial obligation rather than idealistic choice?
Whilst I appreciate differing voting agenda’s, we should all be aware of the desperate need for change that is due within British political society. A more holistic, serious approach is due to consider the honour of leaders with greater attention and practical means. This would reach far wider than individual party choice. This is about looking at what people do, and not what they say, or claim. This is about looking at the depth and integrity of those who put themselves forward to lead, as I believe this has an impact on how the party’s policy, we vote for is executed. We need to trust our guts when we are at the ballot box and not what we are being fed on social media. The voters’ criticisms and issues with those in power need to be translated onto the ballot box. At the end of the day, we need to actively express our view that we cannot provide consent or offer trust in leadership who fail to honour the values they preach.
So, I raise this; is this series of events going to change voting behaviour, and if not, why not? |
Born in 1964 in Newport, South Wales, the second son of a vicar, I had a very religious upbringing, which has affected me in negative and positive ways. I have always had a strong sense of self, and a confidence in my ability and skill set, and growing up in church certainly contributed to that, giving me many opportunities to speak or read in public from a young age and an ability to relate to all ages. However, I also learned I needed to behave in a particular way that suited the “vicar’s son” role; living up to my parents’ expectations and the image they wanted our family to project to the parish. I learned to split my behaviour according to the environment I was in, which is typical for every child, but a little more extreme for those who grow up in families where religion is so central.
As an adult I have sought counselling and spent quite a lot of time processing and finding vocabulary for what I experienced growing up.
At 19 I headed off to university in London with ambitions to become a Dentist and have an affluent life away from where I had grown up. Unfortunately, I was recruited into what I thought was a “normal” Christian student group, but it turned out to be a cult. At the time I had no idea what I had got myself into, but I got “loved bombed” and was hooked. The “pseudo personality” I had begun developing as a child kicked straight in - which I am certain saved me from being completely brainwashed. I knew how to live a “double life” quite effectively, having done it for years at home. So I walked the walk and talked the talk, benefitting from the straight white man privilege within this patriarchal conservative organisation. I then did as I pleased when away from the eyes of my cult peers, never losing my ability to think critically or be my own person, albeit behaving in ways to fit in, never feeling 100% that I belonged there.
In October 1983, at the very first meeting of the cult that I attended, I met my wife Jess. With a no dating policy, (which I ignored) Jess and I finally went on our first date in late 1988, got engaged in May 1989 and married exactly a year after our first date because there was a strict no-sex-before-marriage rule and certainly living together was never an option for us. I had a lot more freedom than Jess. Men rule the roost, are head of their families, leaders of the organisation and it is totally patriarchal. So, while I had more freedom (and authority), Jess’s experience was one of a mostly arranged courtship and marriage. (For Jess’s perspective on this please do read her blogs at https://jjccbg.wixsite.com/website). Thankfully by our first date we were both in love and 34 years later are stronger together than ever, but not without a lot of work, heartache, tears, shouting and counselling.
We left the cult in 1998 after our three children were born. And the work continues. I turned away from faith about 20 years ago as I slowly but steadily shed the “pseudo personality” and moved into living a more authentic, aware, autonomous life through the help of a professional counsellor, as well as education and research.
I'm a primary healthcare practitioner (Optometrist) and an accredited Coach. I study psychology, social science and neuroscience, and am influenced by the research and writings of Brene Brown, Daniel Kahneman, Susan David, Adam Grant, James Clear, Simon Sinek, Gabor Maté, and Matthew Walker. I strive to implement the things I am learning into my day-to-day life. This is the personal work I have done and part of what I am able to help others with through coaching and leadership development. I am convinced that with focus, effort, support and education we can change the way we think and behave - I am a personal testimony to that (ask Jess).
Career-wise, after a failed year at Guys Hospital Dental School I transferred to City University Optometry department. I graduated with a 2.2 BSc (Hons). I did a pre-reg year and then became a member of the College of Optometrists. I worked in high street practices for 8 years, then joined Bausch & Lomb Inc., a US Eyecare company, as Professional Services Manager. After a few years I was Training Director, EMEA and then IT CRM Director, EMEA. Hard working, fun, yet toxic corporate life was not for me, so I took voluntary redundancy in 2008 and have been self employed since.
I now have a true portfolio career: optometrist, coach, leadership consultant and entrepreneur. My experience of toxic leadership in a cult was paralleled with experience of toxic leadership in work situations. As a tall, straight, cisgender, white man I have the 'Royal Flush' of privilege. This is also an area of focus for me, as I strive to better understand what it is like to NOT have such privileges. This work, of developing empathy through courageous, curious, compassionate conversations, really helps me connect with people and hear their stories. I have come a long way, and still have a long way to go. It is something I am passionate about and helping people embark on a similar quest is a daily motivation.
Away from work I am mostly found walking - locally in the Cotswolds or further afield hiking up one mountain or another. I love being outdoors!
To champion courageous, curious, compassionate conversations so that people connect wholeheartedly.
My 7 Keys of Connection
(With self, others and beyond)
Nutrition: Eat and drink well
Sleep: Quantity and quality
Mindfulness: Develop a practice
Learning: Never stop
Service: Give time and resources
Creativity: Let the juices flow |
Shoot book page morning 13th January 1987
A classic Volkswagen ad from the 1960s. Possibly one of the greatest advertising campaigns’ ever.
They were honest, direct and had a clean unfussy look all of their own.
It was said that in the offices of Doyle Dane Bernbach, New York where this campaign was born you could tell a VW ad at 50 paces
This ”look” was my brief.
Art Director Gordon Smith, the driving force at agency BMP was working on a campaign for Mazda cars and he wanted the product to speak for itself with a VW like directness.
How had VW managed it?
Now twenty years later, and Mazda wanted to replicate some of
Volkswagen’s success with a similar campaign.
I was called in to see Gordon at GGT. We studied the old V.W ads they looked like they were wrapped in light.
Light coming from all directions, mirrored in every detail, accentuating every facet. As if the vehicles were bathed in the perpetual warm summer glow of the American Dream.
This was, obviously, before the days of colour retouching or photoshop. It was also lacking the balmy Californian climate with which to replicate the particular light conditions of the original shoot.
The nearest daylight car studio was in LA, so with an eye on the budget and the creative opportunity, we decided the best alternative was to build a daylight studio here in England using ‘North Light’.
11th January 1987. The scaffold towers and cyclorama are clearly visible inside. Two of the six cars are also showing.
A huge plastic dome big enough to house the cars the set, and the kit. It was kept rigid by a fan blowing air into it. We had top model makers – Mallard - lined up to build an infinity cyclorama with a scaffold tower behind for overhead angles, camera gantries and every thing else that would help give the control needed.
We got all 6 cars into it. We built a 20ft high scaffold tower to carry a 10x8 camera atop. It had to be translucent enough to allow the natural light in, but diffusing any direct glare. It also had a pub practically on site which was rather useful.
The pretty cotswold town of Cirencester was nearby and would be a base for the crew and the local Agricultural College would provide the models for the shoot.
Then we needed some kind of Security.
“Some-one on site all the time. In a caravan?” said Tony my assistant.
" We’ll get a caravan. Someone can sleep there and guard the thing. The vehicles. The cameras. The Kit. All of it.”
There was a pause. Then Tony said, “Well I’m not doing it.
It’s freezing. Let's get someone else to do it.”
“Fine. Then you find him.”I said.
And find him he did..
So we hired a new assistant, whose job it was to keep the site and maintain power to the fan. We even hired a caravan for him to sleep in and we could relocate to the Fleece Public House in Cirencester.
We made an early start it was snowing and had been for some time.
The weather forecast was bad. Heavy snow. The worst for decades.
We shot through the morning of the 13th.
The snow was becoming very heavy. Then it came sideways.
The wind came with it, howling and moaning viciously.
The boys from Mallard were confident that the dome was secure.
By late morning we had completed the first visual. — 'LEGS'
That saying 'Every picture tells a story'. Such a peaceful image whilst outside a storm raged.
We decamped that morning to the White Horse pub on the edge of the runway.
Before leaving we could see that the snow was drifting at 6 feet on one side of the dome. We checked the wire stabilisers; they were firmly fixed to the runway and everything was solid. The internal fans were both working well and the dome was plump with the inside air pressure that they created.
I sat there in a happy reverie, gazing out of the pub window, Lunch being organised.
Then suddenly there was a deafening roar and an explosion of whiteness in my window view.
“What was that?”
We looked at one another. It was a huge gust of wind above the already high wind speed outside.
“Jesus. It’s coming down thick. You can't even see the dome anymore."
"Wait. Can anyone see the dome?”
Gordon and I headed for the Bentley and as the car pushed its way through ever deepening snow powder breaching the bonnet like the crest of a wave over a ships bow.
The Dome was white.
The sky was white.
The ground was white.
“What the hell is that?”
“That," was what at first appeared to be a giant washing line trailing plastic and wire, which was whipping and singing through the air like a deadly scimitar. The shapeless lumps in the snow were the cars, we guessed.
The power had failed.
So the fan failed.
So the dome failed
It had ripped to shreds; blown against the cyclorama and the scaffold.
We couldn’t see the cars – covered in snow. We couldn’t see the camera – buried in snow.
Bits of plastic and lengths of wire weren’t buried in snow. They were whipping through the air trying to decapitate the unwary.
Decapitation became less of a problem as the only way to find the cameras ( top priority ) was to dive into the snow head first with one of the others holding your ankles as you felt about in a four foot snow drift.
We kind of knew where the cameras were from the way the scaffold had fallen.
Cameras found, we had to get the cars out. Past the metal pegs, which were two feet proud of the tarmac and had once tethered my so-called control centre.
We’d left gloves in the car, so were pulling pegs with bare, frozen hands.
Then another. But they hadn’t been driven to the location. They were pushed from the low loader into position. Which meant none of the batteries were charged.
We took the battery out of the snowplough Bentley after removing one of the steel spikes driven into the tarmac runway and got one of the cars going driving it to a nearby hangar. Then walked back with the battery about 400 yards and got another car.
We did this six times. By now everybody was pitching in like a crack team of human icicles.
The only structure vaguely standing was the cyclorama, so with the last of our strength we staked it with a scaffold pole, put the battery back in the Bentley and fled to the pub to thaw out.
We went back next day, the wind had blown most of the snow across the runway leaving the site virtually clear. Hope springs eternal (if you’re insane)
We found the central steel scaffold pole completely bent. We found most of the missing bits of equipment.
It was time for a serious rethink. We had no portable, inflatable daylight studio any more. So instead of daylight suffused through plastic, it would be daylight suffused with thin air. We were going to have to take the cars to a field (airfield — the same one) and hope for the best.
But then I got a lucky break
Up to a point
I had another job, for another car. VW themselves this time.
To be shot in Monument Valley in Arizona. We brought this shoot forward so we could clear up the debacle near Cirencester.
We flew to LA. The agency briefed us.” It’s winter, they said” “We don’t want any snow,” they said.
“Snow in Monument Valley? won't last two minutes also it had not been fore-cast?”
It snowed in Monument Valley. We could see it as we flew in from Flagstaff Arizona.
I was beginning to think this weather had become a little personal.
The snow cleared, we got the VW shots and I was ready for round two with Mazda.
Back within a week we shot partly in the controlled environment of South Bank Studios (no daylight) and partly at a simplified airfield (full daylight) between them. Shooting at the studio at night heading to the airfield early in the morning to the now rebuilt cyclorama. The cars were prepared by my assistant Tony at South Bank and on the airfield by the now bald Richard. His hair had fallen out a short while ago.
He claims it was shock, cold weather and associated trauma. We claimed it was a sign of ageing! |
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Last year, we wrote about Joshua Vandiver and Henry Velandia, a married couple who risked being separated because of discrimination in federal immigration laws. Vandiver, an American citizen, and Velandia, a Venezuelan, were married in Connecticut, but because the Defense of Marriage Act prohibits federal agencies from recognizing same-sex marriages, Vandiver was unable to sponsor Velandia for a green card, and Velandia was at risk of being deported.
Then, earlier this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement quietly closed the case against Velandia – in a move that could set a powerful precedent for how immigration officials deal with cases of married gay couples. From the New York Times:
In a decision that could have far-reaching effects on immigration cases involving same-sex couples, federal officials have canceled the deportation of a Venezuelan man in New Jersey who is married to an American man, the couple’s lawyer said Wednesday.
Josh Vandiver, left, and his husband, Henry Velandia, outside the immigration court in Newark on Friday.
The announcement comes as immigration officials put into effect new, more flexible guidelines governing the deferral and cancellation of deportations, particularly for immigrants with no serious criminal records.
Immigration lawyers and gay rights advocates said the decision represented a significant shift in policy and could open the door to the cancellation of deportations for other immigrants in same-sex marriages.
“This action shows that the government has not only the power but the inclination to do the right thing when it comes to protecting certain vulnerable populations from deportation,” said the couple’s lawyer, Lavi Soloway.
The case has been closely watched across the country by lawyers and advocates who viewed it as a test of the federal government’s position on the Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law that bars the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages.
Vandiver, a Princeton graduate student, and Velandia told their story in a video for the Daily Princetonian last year: |
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This is a technique that is made use of to offer you a feeling of necessity. It also often distracts a person from actually spending some time to learn exactly what the offer is. If you see this method being utilized in a business you have an interest in, ignore the urgency. Take your time to learn what business is about. Remember if you go back to it later on, it will still exist. Look at what business plan is and also whether it is based entirely on recruitment. If it does not provide any type of certain details, don’t pay very first as well as find out later. A legitimate organization can and also will tell you precisely how you will certainly be paid and what you are being paid for before you pay them anything.
The Vanity technique can also be related to on-line businesses. A lot of them promise huge rewards of cash and also standing. The reality that cash and power appear to fit is played to attract your demand for both. You may see the creator asserting to be a brilliant for creating such an ingenious organization suggestion or even pompousness. The suggested suggestion is that you are smart enough to be one of the privileged individuals to participate the business. This is just a sales technique; try to bear in mind that intelligent people always investigate an organization prior to they devote money to it. Don’t allow this technique pressure you.
Greed is the final strategy that captures many people that are looking for earnings. That is why a number of the most dishonest on the internet companies make so much cash from innocent people searching for on the internet job. The fact is the majority of the money made is from people who pay the sign up charge and never make a dollar after that. Actual companies require some work and take some time and initiative. The scams inform you that you’re going to be abundant in a matter of hrs or days. They blink images of cash money, automobiles, homes and also fashion jewelry on their intro pages. They concentrate on what you desire you had in their text.
To synch the deal, they supply you testimonials from a couple of individuals that have made it big by joining their “organization”. It’s tough to withstand when you see an “actual” bank declaration showing all those deposits. Just remember, that is one declaration. Real organizations can provide you a declaration of an ordinary member’s earnings and will certainly not try to mislead you.
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Dianabol is trade name for steroid Methandrostenolone as well as is strong oral steroid stacks. It is primarily used for filling out muscle mass and also stamina in short period of time. Dianabol is widely prominent for it’s bulking capacity simply put time that you will normally feel modification in your muscle mass after one week of taking pill. It is typically consumed from 6-8 weeks and also it’s usage is purely forbidden after 8 weeks as it can directly harm your liver.
Dianabol is very well-known steroid stacks in Morocco which is made use of for increasing strength as well as size as well as very efficient as compared with other steroid readily available in market. It’s key function is offering thickness to your body approximately 20lbs in few weeks.
It ought to be born in mind that by taking anabolic steroid just is not enough for boost in dimension. This is one of the misunderstanding people have the tendency to have, you have to take appropriate diet regimen and nutrient supplements for growth. The main point of steroid stacks is to conveniently and quickly give thickness in your body which could take some years if you are not eating any kind of steroid stacks.
The Record of Dianabol Methandrostenolone
Methandrostenolone that is informally recognized as Dianabol (Averbol, Danabol) is anabolic steroid stacks which is created in Germany and also is released in USA in the 60’s by Ciba Specialized business works as by mouth effective steroid stacks. Dianabol is popular amongst body contractors and was outlawed in many countries. It is quickly readily available in some nations like Mexico without prescription.
Till the ban Dianabol has been made use of as tonic by body builders. Most likely, Dianabol works in therapy of senescent postmenopausal osteoporosis. Dianabol was additionally advised in those people who are experiencing problem called pituitary lacking dwarfism. Dianabol also used in those individuals who have damaged bones and constantly grumble for fatigue after small running and extend walking. For often times, Dianabol is prepared in huge quantity in those countries where medicines laws are weak and is utilized in human along with in veterinary clients of the problems described over.
The good news is there is a choice of legalized Dianabol that is produced under FDA laboratories. It is D-Bal from Crazybulk. In this Dianabol details: legal steroid stacks options that act we wil offer you details about Dianabol anabolic steroid options, the advantages of D-Bal and where to order lawful Dianabol steroid for sale online in Morocco.
Dianabol binds to the androgen receptor inside the human body in order to start it’s action. This leads to an enormous boost in healthy protein synthesis which brings about faster muscle development, bigger stamina gains and also boost efficiency. It brings both the traits anabolic along with androgenic which supply it to be finest fit for size and also toughness.
The potency of anabolic steroid for mucscle structure Dianabol
There is no confusion that Dianabol helps in giving thickness to your body. Dianabol act really quickly and you will certainly have the outcome quickly. Dianabol will certainly not only increase your weight however likewise give strength to your body. Just bear in mind the a lot more you eat the even more you will certainly be larger and also stronger. Please make certain you have great Testosterone in your body for your cycle. For boosting your Testosterone you could make use of Testo-Max which could be piled with Dianabol.
There are several potency which contribute to the appeal of Dianabol:
- The majority of people in Morocco exactly who take Dianabol gain around 2 kilograms a week.
- Stamina soars extremely fast when utilizing this anabolic steroid.
- Significant muscular pumps achieved during a training session last for hrs.
- A sense of well being or feeling of appreciate is fairly common while on Dianabol.
- It economicals contrasted with other anabolic steroid stacks items
- Many people are also scared to inject anabolic steroid stacks. Methandrostenolone can be found in pill kind, it is as easy as swallowing a couple of pills a day as well as viewing your body expand.
- This steroid stacks is exceptionally very easy to obtain. Merely go to the official internet site and also area your order to have your Dianabol.
Dianabol dosage and also cycle for muscle building
The most effective way to use Dianabol is by pyramid style implying to start with start with low dose then after discovering excellent result you could enhance amount of dosage. We suggested that you should comply with instruction overview from the official website as listed below:
Serving Portion: 3 pills each day
Servings per bottle: 30 days with 90 capsules
Suggested Use: Take three (3) tablets with water approximately 45 mins after your exercise. For ideal outcomes, usage for a minimum of 2 months. Use with a suitable diet and also exercise program. Advised workout duration: 2 months on as well as 1.5 weeks off.
Some steroid stacks individuals in Morocco want to consume steroid all at one time rather of taking it at three various equivalent period as they feel taking steroid stacks before one hr of doing exercise they have better exercise and also result by increasing their blood focus degree. This reality is not verified medically or scientifically. So, never do this means for your safety.
There are a number of minor negative effects of this steroid stacks such as Gynacomastia, skin can come to be oily and hairs could grow on face and also body. Virilization of the female such as deepness in the voice, irregularities in the menstruation, modification in the structure of the female skin as well as enhancement of clitoris may take place by its use. Extend intake to this medication could cause hepatotoxicity. See to it to constantly comply with the guideline overview to prevent these negative effects.
How can i order legitimate Dianabol steroid in Morocco
If you are performance orienting professional athlete or started working with your body for much better performance, the likelihood is standing near you in the form of Dianabol. The reason for this is simple. As Dianabol is very effective in body structure as well as is extremely affordable as contrasted to other anabolic steroid stacks offered in market.
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Just what is Human Growth Hormone interpretation
It is crucial to keep in mind that Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, similar to testosterone and estrogen. It is created by all human, and also it is generated at highest degree during childhood.There is no refuting that HGH products are anabolic in nature, however so is food people eat daily. Several males and also women intend to use HGH not just for a more youthful appearance, yet also for performance enhancement, energy increases, and also muscle mass Growth.
HGH is not just one of one of the most beneficial hormones our body creates, however one of one of the most looked for in medicine develop. In a pills develop, HGH corresponds the normally generated Hormone, and also represents not just one of the most advantageous supplement hormonal agents yet one of one of the most well endured among men and also females. It applies not just to medicine usage yet also performance improvement.
Do not buy any HGH drugs prior to you read this Human Growth Hormone details: The most effective HGH for muscle building that will provide you detail information about the importance of HGH, the legitimate HGH you can get, as well as Human Growth Hormone tablets available for sale online in Algeria.
The importance of Human Growth Hormone in the body
Human Growth Hormone represents one of the most crucial hormonal agents in the body as it influences the bones, skeletal muscle mass and also interior organs, and also plays roles in various various other areas inside the body. HGH likewise sustains the metabolic process of carbohydrates, fats and also minerals.
HGH can additionally stimulate the Growth of connective tissue, which brings about a more vibrant look. HGH has actually been revealed to substantially boost the size and variety of cells in skeletal muscle. The Hormone will additionally support triglyceride hydrolysis, which consequently will certainly advertise the reduction of adipose tissue or fat. So efficient in it’s abilities on the fat, HGH has been shown to substantially minimize complete cholesterol degrees. This operates that make HGH is truly a flexible component, as well as that is why many body builders consider it as one of the most crucial steroid.
HGH steroids functions by writing a signal to the cells in the muscular tissue, bone and adipose tissue to promote anabolism (muscle Growth) and also lipolysis (weight loss). However, it additionally carries indirect qualities to increases gluconeogenesis as well as advertises insulin resistance. In the long run, all these characteristics offer us a reduced sensitivity to insulin, boosted glucose levels and also boosts in the rate of lipolysis. It is very important to note the exact structure of HGH pills if you are going to get an artificial form. This is essential as there are lots of HGH variations or piece hormones yet they are not Somatropin. The excellent Human Growth Hormone brings 191 amino acid residues that make it identical to naturally produced HGH.
The benefits of Human Growth Hormone therapy
With supplements utilizing HGH steroid (Somatropin), we could see renovations in numerous locations of our body. In a therapeutic use, HGH is most typically used to treat pituitary dwarfism in youngsters or to combat an HGH shortage in adults. This could be brought on by pituitary cancer cells or just result from a lacking of production that frequently accompanies age.
HGH is additionally utilized to alleviate those with HIV or , and also has shown very useful in numerous muscle wasting conditions. Synthetic HGH has likewise verified valuable to treat short digestive tract syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome, however the most usual purpose of usage is as an anti-aging medication. When we consider the results, we can see how it can considerably improve the results of aging.
In an efficiency use, HGH has actually quickly turned into one of one of the most preferred dietary supplements on the market. It is tremendously anabolic, yet when made use of alone as well as at a modest dose it is not popular for promoting truly huge Growth. For real performance related Growth, individual will typically use it together with various other steroids. Nevertheless, even when used alone HGH will promote healing far above many any type of exogenous Hormone, as well as lug an obvious favorable effect on the metabolic rate. As it concerns recovery, HGH carries tremendous healing properties that can be useful to mostly all locations of the body.
Human Growth Hormone has in recent years been considered benefical of young people and also old people in Algeria. It is due to the benefits and the effects on the body. To offer you a direct understanding, below we will certainly clarify the effects of Human Growth Hormone bodybuilding in both males and females:
- Enhanced ability to keep correct body fat degrees
- Minimized body fat
- Boosted metabolic rate
- A tighter body
- Much healthier skin
- Enhanced feeling of wellbeing
- Boosted bone stamina
- Improved resting patterns
- Raised joint toughness
- Raised lean tissue Growth
- Raised power
- Enhanced tendon strength
- Raised rate of physical healing
Could i incorporate HGH and also steroid at the very same time
One of the reasons that HGH is so extremely prominent is the Hormone’s adaptability. Not just could be made use of alone in better appearance however also can be piled with steroid throughout cutting or bulking cycles.
- HGH Only cycle
If you are not an affordable bodybuilder yet desire to really feel even more youthful and more energised, after that HGH supplements of 12 to 16 weeks will undoubtedly assist you.
- HGH and Testosterone
HGH and testosterone are one that lots of body builders have actually used with impressive success. The most prominent forms of test to pair with HGH are Testo-Max, and also you can run these cycles for as numerous as 12 weeks. This mix provides sufficient energy and it causes muscular tissue gains in time.
- HGH and Anabolic Steroids
Competitive body builders and also physical fitness enthusiasts can confirm that the actual benefits of HGH when coupled with steroids. Due to the fact that the HGH Hormone can help to create muscle mass or cut fat, it is extremely versatile. A prominent HGH pile for cutting is HGH as well as Anavar. Conversely, one of the most effective cycles for bulking stack is HGH with either Testosterone, Deca Durabolin or Trenbolone.
Human Growth Hormone steroid dosage for muscle building
Serving size: 2 capsules per day
Servings per bottle: Thirty Days
Recommended usage: Take 2 (2) pills with water about 20 minutes before your breakfast. For ideal results, use for a minimum of 2 months. Use with an ideal diet and also exercise programme. Recommended workout duration: 2 months on and 1.5 weeks off.
Where can i buy Human Growth Hormone products in Algeria
You could easily purchase Human GrowthHormone online. In reality, this is the simplest as well as one of the most affordable way. Nonetheless, as we discussed above there are a bunch of potential troubles when ordering it in such way. Looking into the vendor is necessary. Regrettably, some vendors that have the client benefit have actually generated reduced top quality of HGH. This does produce a problem in the Human Growth Hormone market.
Generally there is the worry of the regulation when you buy Human Growth Hormone online in Algeria. You should have a prescription in order to legally purchase it. If you get Human Growth Hormone online or from a regional health club dealer, you will certainly be breaking the legislation. Making use of HGH is additionally prohibited by a lot of significant showing off bodies, which must be thought about depending on your objective of usage.
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If you’re looking to add some elegance and beauty to your Texas yard, white flowering trees are an excellent option. Not only do they increase home value, but they also provide a stunning backdrop for picnics and photo opportunities.
When it comes to white flowering trees, Texas has some of the most beautiful varieties to offer. Magnolia, Natchez Crape Myrtle, Chinese Fringe Tree, Bradford Flowering Pear, and Oleander.
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- White flowering trees in Texas, such as Magnolia, Natchez Crape Myrtle, Chinese Fringe Tree, Bradford Flowering Pear, and Oleander, can increase the value of homes and beautify neighborhoods.
- Spring is the best time to plant white flowering trees in Texas.
- White flowering trees can inspire feelings of calm and tranquility.
If you want to add elegance and tranquility to your Texas yard, consider planting a magnolia tree.
Magnolias are a popular choice for their large, fragrant, and showy white flowers that bloom in the spring.
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For seasonal maintenance, it’s important to keep an eye out for pests such as scale insects and leaf miners.
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2. Natchez Crape Myrtle
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When planting Natchez Crape Myrtles, make sure to plant them in well-draining soil and at a depth of no more than two inches above the soil line.
Water your tree regularly, ensuring that the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
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You’ll love adding the Bradford Pear to your Houston landscape for its abundance of spring blossoms and symmetrical shape.
This beautiful tree produces an explosion of white flowers in early spring, and its upright and symmetrical shape make it an excellent centerpiece for any yard.
Bradford Pears thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and they can grow up to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide. They’re also relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain their shape.
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Nothing compares to the stunning sea of white that Oleander can bring to your Texas landscape, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
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- Climate adaptability: Oleander trees are a great choice for the Texas climate, as they can handle the heat and humidity with ease.
- Growing tips: Plant your Oleander in well-draining soil, and make sure it gets plenty of sunlight. Water it regularly, but avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
- Pruning techniques: Prune your Oleander in late winter or early spring to promote healthy growth and remove any dead or damaged branches. Be sure to wear gloves, as Oleander is toxic when ingested.
- Landscaping ideas: Oleander trees make great privacy screens or accent trees in any yard. They also attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making them a great addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
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Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu Ka?? Wonderful party! [Limited Edition]
Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?? Wonderful party! is an Adventure game, developed and published by 5pb, which was released in Japan in 2016.
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First of all, there is very little English in the game at all apart from the options screens and main menu. You absolutely MUST have at least a basic understanding of Japanese. To put up a comparison, I know only around 700 kanji in total, and I would put my grammar in the upper basic, lower intermediate level. I feel like I can easily understand 70% of what is happening with little effort, though I try and get as much as I can out of the text without overburdening myself. The game is mostly voiced, so even though I can't read all of the text, having a dictionary app on my phone makes looking up words a cinch since I can listen to text boxes over and over until I get the proper pronunciation. Though there is a bit of unspoken dialogue, mostly coming from Cocoa's inner thoughts, so you will probably have to end up drawing out some kanji every now and again.
Story: It has been a while since I watched the show, but the game obviously takes place sometime during or shortly after the second season as the title of the game suggests with the double question marks. You are given some control over Cocoa as you learn about Chino's birthday and work your way through the days, building up your friendship rank with each of the characters; Rize, Chino, Syaro, Chiya, and Others (which consists of Maya, Megu, and Aoyama).
Throughout the main visual novel aspect of the game, you will be presented with three choices from Cocoa's Perspective, one option will give your friendship rank with the involved characters a way up, one a normal up, and the other option won't do anything. This will be based off of your knowledge of the characters, and some guessing on my part since my grammar is pretty bad.
I said main visual novel in the previous paragraph, because some days you are given a choice to hang out with certain characters, each one will have it's own little episode of sorts, with the three pronged choice ending up in raising (or not raising) the friend rank with that character. Some days you will be working as Cocoa at Rabbit House (more on that later). After the days when you work, you are given a choice of who to hand out advertisement fliers with to improve how many people come to the Rabbit House during work days. Upon choosing a character, you then get to choose an outfit for them. Each outfit hast two sets of 5 stars. From what I can tell, the bottom set is how much that outfit will raise your friendship rank with that character, and the top set of 5 stars is how many times that outfit has been used. The first time each outfit is used, it shows a generic little montage of, "here, have a flier," from both characters, but after the first use, each time you use that outfit afterwards adds to it's own little story arc. I haven't completed an arc yet, but I assume using an outfit five whole times unlocks a scene, like when choosing who to sleep with at the pyjama parties sprinkled throughout the game, but that is just speculation on my part.
Gameplay: The only real gameplay is the sections where you play as Cocoa working her shifts at the Rabbit House. At first, it isn't so bad, with only 4 or 5 people to start with, it is easy. But I haven't even gotten to Chino's birthday party yet, (and I believe there are 4 sections, one for each character other than Cocoa) and I am at 14 people. This is where the game hurts a little. You have to wait for Cocoa's animation to completely finish before you can order her to do something, and when you can have 3 customers enter at once, order something, and then you have to wait for her to pick up the order, then click on the far corner, wait for her to drop the order off, and walk back to the top, then click on another order, wait, then click on the corresponding customer...... it is way too slow for how fast paced the customers try and force you to go. As long as you don't get 5 failures in one day, you should be good, I haven't noticed any side effects from the one D rank I got, I just moved on. So it isn't so bad, just annoying.
Visuals: I mean.... it is super adorable. What else can I say.... The story bits and visuals combined have made me physically unable to not go, aaaa....aa.. nnn... AWWWWWWWWWW!" No matter how hard I try and hold what tiny shreds of manliness I have left to me.
DLC: The one DLC I noticed this game has came with the case, which is for an outfit in the game, and the outfit arc that comes with it. I haven't messed with it yet since it looks like pure fan service, and I ... well, you have your own opinion on that, you don't need me to say mine. Keep in mind, to use the DLC code, you need to be on a Japanese PSN, it isn't hard to do, but it is tedious and annoying if you don't have one set up already...
Audio: All the characters are voiced really well, just like the show, no issue there. The music definitely has it's charms, but I find a couple of tracks a little too repetitive just in one listen. Not bad, but not amazing. Overall, I would say I enjoy the music quite a bit though, just a couple of subjective complaints about a couple pieces.
Conclusion: If you liked the show, if you wan't your heart to melt and have a massive idiot grin on your face as you watch the stupid antics unfold, and you are willing to deal with using a dictionary a lot if you aren't that knowledgeable, this game is definitely worth a shot. I know I am enjoying every minute of it. Not to mention I am learning while having fun, the ultimate reward.
Cute, adorable, funny, adorable, hilarious, nonsensical, adorable, lovely, did I mention absolutely adorable? I don't think I stressed that point enough. Get it... Get it now....
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Cynthia Lawhon, Discoveries Teacher, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, Shreveport, Louisiana
Cynthia Lawhon develops activities and programs to accelerate learning for students in grades 2 through 5 at her magnet elementary school. Her goal is to offer enrichment that reaches across the curriculum and goes above and beyond what is offered in the classroom. Since her earliest days as a teacher, more than 40 years ago, she has instilled a commitment to the environment in her students. After she successfully wrote a grant for a new playground and outdoor learning area, she led the way to make the school a PLT certified school, helping to train faculty in PLT, develop ways to use the outdoors for learning, and take the lead in other environmental activities.
“Teachers like Cynthia encourage us, challenge us, and substantiate to each of us in education that we are making a positive difference in the lives of the students with whom we work.”
– Monica Howell, Counselor, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, Shreveport, Louisiana
Cynthia was named National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree in 2014.
Cindy Kilpatrick has been a leader in incorporating environmental lessons into every classroom at Oil City Magnet School in Oil City, Louisiana. As the Environmental Science Facilitator, she coordinated more than 100 field trips in 2009-2010 alone, helping students learn about connections to the environment at a grocery store, a landfill, a hospital, and a power plant.
Using PLT to anchor the environmental education program, Oil City has become the highest performing Title I school in the state. Cindy was inspired by PLT to help students create a nature trail, garden, and bird feeding and watching stations, among other projects. Cindy and her students use the school greenhouse to hold a “plant camp” each year where community residents can store their houseplants for the winter. The students use the fees they collect to purchase gardening supplies.
A teacher for more than 34 years, Cindy led the initiative to make Oil City a PLT-certified school, and Oil City is now part of PLT’s GreenSchools pilot program with a Learn and Serve grant. She also teaches pre-service teachers at Louisiana State University in Shreveport to use PLT. Cindy has spoken at numerous state and national conferences, and she regularly hosts visitors from other schools to learn from Oil City Magnet School’s successful model.
“Through Mrs. Kilpatrick’s guidance, Oil City School has received national recognition as a leader in environmental science education. Her use of PLT activities encourages student participation and resulted in students achieving academic success.”
– Mike Irvin, Oil City Magnet School Principal
Cindy was named National PLT Outstanding Educator in 2011.
Robin McCartney, Associate Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana
Robin McCartney teaches science methods classes to pre-service teachers, as well as to current PreK-3 teachers and those seeking master’s degrees. She first began using PLT with students as a classroom teacher at Grolee Elementary School in Opelousas, Louisiana. She has also worked closely with Chitimacha School in Clarenton, which involved helping the community re-discover the language of this Native American people. Robin has published articles and made presentations on how she has used PLT in many different settings.
Robin was named National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree in 2010.
Sheryl Crain Holliday, Sixth-Eighth Grade Science and Technology Teacher, Franklinton Vocational Education Center, Franklinton, Louisiana
Sheryl Crain Holliday describes herself as a “science teacher at heart and always will be.” Involved with environmental education for many years, she found PLT to be a natural fit after participating in her first workshop in 2003, through the Louisiana Forestry Tour for Teachers. The next year, she was back as a volunteer, and she has returned on her own accord ever since. She also trains teachers at her own school and elsewhere in the district. Sheryl is an expert at using PLT activities that encourage participation and result in students experiencing academic success. She has adapted several PLT activities to use with GPS receivers, thus strengthening students’ use of this technology. Her colleagues note that her enthusiasm and creativity turn students on to math and science.
Sheryl was named National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree in 2009.
Larry Raymond, Director of Parks and Recreation, Caddo Parish Commission, Shreveport, Louisiana
Larry Raymond is responsible for the forestry and wildlife management activities on the parish lands he oversees. He also supervises numerous environmental field days, school trips, and other educational events that incorporate PLT activities for several thousand children and adult visitors each year. Larry makes park facilities available for workshops, including outdoor activity areas and camps. He has been conducting PLT educator and facilitator workshops himself ever since he became a PLT facilitator in 1986, when the program was first introduced to Louisiana. He has made pre-service PLT workshops for education majors a regular component of the curriculum at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, and each year he teaches an environmental education class in the university’s Biological Sciences department using PLT activities. Larry introduced the Caddo Parish School Board to PLT, with outstanding results for the schools in the area, like Oil City Elementary Magnet School.
Larry was named National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree in 2007.
Brenda Smith teaches fourth grade math, science, and environmental science at Oil City Elementary Magnet School in Oil City, Louisiana. Five years ago, Oil City Elementary faced dropping enrollment numbers and low performance measures. To address this situation, staff and faculty dedicated their educational focus to an environmental science theme. The entire faculty was trained in PLT. Brenda was instrumental in implementing this plan and organizing staff professional development. New and refresher PLT workshops have been held every year since to follow up on activity use, introduce new materials, and train new faculty. Consequently, the school is one of four PLT-certified schools in Louisiana.
The results speak for themselves. In 2001, before Brenda began using PLT, 38% of her fourth grade students scored in the basic to proficient level on the science portion of the state and national standardized tests, and 62% fell in the unsatisfactory category. In 2005, 4% had reached the advanced level, 63% were considered basic to proficient, and just 33% remained in the unsatisfactory category.
Brenda has taken her PLT training a step further and written and received several grants for her students to participate in a variety of educational and community service projects at the school, local hospital, downtown, and throughout the community. The school grounds now sport three outdoor classrooms, a nature trail, and a Louisiana native tree arboretum. Brenda secured a grant for a pavilion on the shores of Lake Caddo and helped her students design educational kiosks that describe the lake’s history and its value to the environment and community. The pavilion is used by the public, area schools, and her school’s students as a base for conducting water quality tests and other science experiments.
Oil City Elementary School has received several awards in recognition of its improvement, and much of this is due to Brenda and PLT! Most recently the school was one of six to receive New York Fordham University’s “National School Change” award.
Brenda was named National PLT Outstanding Educator in 2006. |
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Stay ahead of the day with a battery that won’t slow you down. The 5,000mAh (typical) battery lets you keep doing what you do, for hours on end. And with up to 25W of Super Fast Charging, Galaxy M22 gets back to full power. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. A typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. The Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,860mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on the network environment, usage patterns, and other factors. Actual charging speeds may vary depending on actual usage, charging conditions, and other factors. *25W Super Fast Charging charger sold separately.
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The Galaxy M22 combines Octa-core processing power with up to 4GB/6GB of RAM for fast and efficient performance for the task at hand. Enjoy 64GB/128GB of internal storage or add even more space with up to 1TB microSD card. RAM and internal memory capacity may vary by country. Actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software. **MicroSD card sold separately.
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KAMPALA – Frank Ntege vividly recalls this home in Kira Municipality in the Ugandan district of Wakiso, where he took a team from the Ministry of Health to collect a COVID-19 sample. The middle-aged gentleman, Ntege says, was so welcoming and friendly and made the health team feel at home as they took the sample. Unfortunately, the test results turned out positive and the gentleman later died – one of Uganda’s now 69 victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I felt sooo sad. It was so sad,” says Ntege, 42, an IOM driver since 2009.
For five months now, Ntege and another colleague have been part of IOM Uganda’s contribution to the Uganda Government’s COVID-19 response in supporting the contact tracing which entails driving health teams to trace contacts and/or pick samples.
Traditionally, Ntege worked between 8am and 5.30pm, with the odd earlier start or later finish, depending on the project/unit he was supporting. His work involved delivering colleagues to and from meetings or field activities, transporting samples and results between IOM and external labs, and taking refugees to Entebbe International Airport for resettlement.
As a contact-tracing driver, life is more frantic.
“This is a little taxing. It is hectic, and of course risky because we go to be people who turn out to be positive. At the beginning, it was a little tense because you are worried you can contract the virus, but now we are used. And then sometimes you go contact tracing and people are hostile and you fail to get the samples. Sometimes the health team has to call the Police or Special Forces for backup.”
These days, Ntege parks the IOM vehicle at the Transit Centre in the Nakasero suburb of Kampala, which is closer to the Ministry of Health. He leaves home shortly after 6AM and drives there and pick the office vehicle and drive to the Ministry. Often, he starts work between 7Am and 8AM, by driving the respective teams to where they have been called for contact tracing and sample collection.
As a driver, he tries to take all precautions, carrying sanitizers, gloves and face masks.
Life feels much busier now because at IOM, there are periods when he can ‘catch his breath’, for instance between dropping and picking up programme staff. But now he is “up and down” for much of the day. He often retires at around 6pm or 8pm – especially if there are samples to be taken to the referral laboratory in Butabika hospital or to Uganda Virus Research Institute laboratory in Entebbe, 38 km from Kampala.
Still, Ntege is grateful to IOM for giving him this opportunity to serve his country in this way in these difficult times. He is happy that the Ministry of Health officials appreciate IOM’s contribution to the COVID-19 response, through supporting the surveillance and screening at the Points of Entry, contact tracing and provision of supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health to support the points of entry including the airport
“The return by IOM of 113 Ugandan women from Saudi Arabia where they were stranded has been really appreciated by the public. Many people tell us they did not know that IOM Uganda could do something like that,” Ntege says.
Besides the friendly gentleman who would die from COVID-19, Ntege’s other abiding memory was when he took the health team to the Kireka palace of the Kabaka (traditional monarch of the Buganda kingdom) to take the king’s sample. For him, it was a rare opportunity to enter the palace; but what was more, he says, people, including the king, were so welcoming. |
Supplements come in different types for different purposes. Some are for any diseases or any problem. Supplements for muscle growth also go into the market. Muscle growth matters significantly for people who want a muscle body or a good fit body. Here we see some things about the Best legal supplements for muscle growth.
Name of Best legal supplements for muscle growth:
- Tesoro prime: It increases the amount of testosterone in the body, and that is why it comes in some top popular supplements, whichboost testosterone. It only has some suitabletype integrating, which don’t include chemicals but help balance the fat.
- Clenbutrol also comes in some top Best legal supplements for muscle growth.It gives some required energy to the body, decreases the excess fat, and maintains the body in the correct order. It transfers fat in needy fat areas for building perfect muscles.
- D-Bal: All are ingredients are legal and safe to use. It works fastly, people can see some good results, just after some weeks of taking it. It also protects the body, and the person doesn’t face any side effects and makes muscles reasonably without increasing the body’s weight.
People can purchase any safe, legal muscle-building supplement from any shopping-only website or shoppers with a legal method. Taking advice from a doctor can also bhelpful for making more good muscles with the right accessories or with the right way. To know more, you may look over the web. |
Polaris 9300xi Sport
Polaris 9300xi Sport Frequently asked questions
- The filter is full or dirty and must be cleaned following the procedure Section 5.1 of the owner's manual, "Cleaning the Filter Canister".
- Microscopic algae are causing the pool side to become slippery. Do a shock chlorination treatment and slightly reduce the pH. DO NOT leave the cleaner in the pool during this treatment.
There is air in the appliance casing so you must submerge the cleaner following the procedure in Section 4.1 of the owner's manual, "Submerging the Cleaner".
- Position the new control unit over the control unit hook on the caddy.
- Place the locking plate on top and line up the screw holes. Start both screws prior to tightening completely. Secure the plate using Phillips head screws. Do not over tighten.
- The transport caddy is now ready to use.
- Ensure the floating cable is properly plugged into the control unit.
- Ensure the cleaner is well sub-merged.
- Cleaner may need to be reset and start new cycle.
- Ensure the propeller is turning.
- Ensure the wheels are turning.
If the cleaner is sucking air for 60 seconds the flashing lights appear. Submerge the cleaner following the procedure in Section 4.1 of the owner's manual, "Submerging the Cleaner".
- The outlet, the control unit is connected to, is not supplying electrical power. Check that the outlet to which the control unit is connected is receiving electricity.
- Check that you have started one (1) of the two (2) programs and check that the indicator for the selected program is lit. If the problem persists, contact your local Polaris service representative.
- The batteries in the control are dead and need to be replaced.
- The remote control is not synchronized to the control unit. When replacing the control unit or the remote control, it is necessary to synchronize the new remote control with the control unit:
- Connect the cleaner to the control unit, then plug the control unit to the receptacle.
- Press OFF + Cycle 1 buttons for more than 6 seconds until both lights flash once.
- Press and hold the "rotate right" button on the remote control unit.
- The light on the right will flash 5 times then both lights will flash together.
- The synchronization procedure is completed when both lights switch off.
- The brushes have become smooth and you need to replace the brushes following the procedure in Section 5.3 of the owner's manual, "Replacing the Brushes".
- Filter canister is full or dirty so you must clean the filter canister following the procedure in Section 5.1 of the owner's manual, "Cleaning the Filter Canister".
- Floating cable is excessively coiled or kinked. Make sure the floating cable is spread out over the pool. |
Redfall stands in the towering, Count Orlok-shaped shadow of more than a century of popular vampire fiction — especially, because of its small-town setting, Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot and the heavily King-indebted TV series, Midnight Mass. It’s also the most recent game to come from Arkane Studios, a developer whose portfolio includes the Dishonored series, Prey, and Deathloop. It’s a storied lineage to live up to — one whose heights Redfall consistently fails to reach.
In Redfall, players work to take back an island overrun by vampires, driving bullets and stakes through the hearts of bloodthirsty monsters and their human worshipers while trying to uncover how they rose to power in the first place. The game’s narrative is unevenly delivered, presented mostly through brief, stilted, pre-mission cutscenes and bits of in-universe text that can be easily missed while chatting with a co-op partner or avoiding a cultist’s gunfire. Its roots in King’s novel, Arkane’s immersive sim philosophy, and vampire fiction in general are buried beneath layers of distraction, but they do exist. Unfortunately, the signs of that inspiration don’t so much rise dramatically from the ground as wiggle a finger from the dirt.
Like Dishonored, Redfall is about fighting a scrappy kind of revolution, a handful of holdouts to totalitarian rule using their guile to knock out the structures supporting their oppression. As in Salem’s Lot, a small-town setting allows Redfall to create a microcosm of society — American society, in both cases — and position its vampires as a powerful elite whose malignant influence takes hold of a population too naïve or frightened to resist.
In Dishonored — and, to a lesser extent, 2021’s Deathloop — assassins fought back against a fictional status quo through game design that prioritized clever thinking and subterfuge over brute force. (Even the most aggressive Dishonored player has to slink back into the shadows and make plans to outwit a more powerful enemy force from time to time.) Redfall’s heroes are also battling overwhelming odds, but their supernatural powers, ever-growing arsenal of firearms, and the game’s dimwitted enemies position the rebels less as bedraggled freedom fighters than as a Red Dawn-style militia hitting back with nearly equal resources.
Despite this, Redfall clearly aims to evoke the same feeling of underdog comeuppance as games starring a solo assassin overthrowing a fantasy government. Or, to look back at King, a novel featuring a ragtag group of small-town citizens thwarting the homicidal scheme of a powerful vampire.
As described by director Harvey Smith in an interview with Eurogamer, Arkane’s intent with Redfall was to make literal the parasitic nature of the wealthiest members (and businesses) of society. Like the aristocrats of Dishonored, living in luxury while the lower classes suffer disease and crushing poverty, Redfall’s vampires are twisted mutations. They’re born from the exploitative goals of a Theranos-style biotech start-up and the privileged few who see personal opportunity in its innovations. As one character puts it when describing the game’s vampires: “When they had everything, they wanted more.”
Cults devoted to the vampire’s worship operate as foot soldiers for their new rulers, policing the town of Redfall by shooting at those who, like the player, attempt to resist their masters’ control. The start-up spreads by taking advantage of the individual foibles of key figures in the town, preying on their greed, fear, and selfishness until the avenues for healthcare and addiction treatment have come under their control. The vampires — tall, spindly creatures who physically resembled an insectile, invasive species of predators — target the average person’s desperation to survive the takeover. They do so having already taken advantage of key community figures’ desire for longer life, and the willingness to chase that longevity at the expense of others. In order to achieve their goals, they make victims of hapless, desperately ill patients or trusting family members and friends.
Redfall finds the core of its terrors, then, not simply in the physical horrors of its otherworldly monsters, but in the all-too human evils they manipulate.
A healthy suspicion of authority runs throughout Arkane’s past work, from the perverse spectacle of feasts laid upon gilded tables in Dishonored, to Deathloop’s filthy slums, to the administrative trickery of Prey’s sci-fi horror setting. The same suspicion of authority courses through Salem’s Lot, whose heroes bypass official channels to combat the vampire threat. It’s also apparent in Midnight Mass, in which a respected local church acts as the gateway for a monstrous contagion. Vampire fiction, in general, affords plenty of dramatic opportunities to condemn structures of power.
In King’s novel, the vampires are memorably terrifying — a nearly omnipotent threat. In Arkane’s past games, the enemy leaders were often equally dangerous, made to seem enormously powerful through design that saw them sheltered by ranks of intelligent guards and labyrinthine, ultra-secure headquarters. In both cases, those who fought against them had to think and plan carefully. There was an emphasis on stealth gameplay in Arkane’s case, and a description of grassroots insurrection in Salem’s Lot that reinforced just how badly the odds were stacked against those out to topple authority. This isn’t the case in Redfall, and, as a result, its narrative’s intent is undermined. Its vampires are constantly present, only slightly more difficult to dispatch with a shotgun blast than its clumsy human enemies. Horror media, and Arkane’s past games, both showed how to convey a sense of pervasive menace — but the studio was unable to emulate it this time around.
Redfall doesn’t do enough to center its best qualities, putting its plot too far in the background of a dull open-world shooter. But it’s also not a failed deviation from the tenets of either the vampire stories that influenced it or the Arkane games that preceded its release. It’s better to see its flaws as missteps in design — experimentations with a structure that doesn’t serve the strengths of its storytelling — than a complete departure from what worked in its prior games, or what made some of pop culture’s best known vampire fiction endure over time. |
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Business Headshots/Professional Headshots
At Pooja Photography, we understand the importance of making a great first impression in the business world. That’s why we offer high-quality professional headshots and business headshots to help you put your best foot forward.
Whether you’re a business professional, actor, or model, we believe that your business headshots should capture your unique personality and showcase your professionalism. We work closely with our clients to understand their individual needs and preferences, and our experienced photographers use their expertise to create stunning professional headshots that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Our business headshot and professional portrait packages are designed to suit different budgets and preferences, and we offer a range of options to meet your specific needs. From traditional studio headshots to outdoor portrait sessions, we offer a variety of styles and settings to choose from.
We understand that getting your headshot taken can be intimidating, especially if you’re not used to being photographed. That’s why our team of professional photographers works closely with you to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, allowing you to express yourself naturally and authentically.
At Pooja Photography, we use state-of-the-art equipment and lighting techniques to ensure that your headshots are of the highest quality. We pay attention to every detail in order to create professional headshots that are visually striking and capture your unique personality.
We also offer a range of products to showcase your headshots, including handcrafted photo albums, customized wall art, and a handcrafted portfolio box for photos. These products are perfect for displaying your professional headshots in a way that is both elegant and unique.
We believe that business headshots are an investment in your career, and we are committed to providing excellent customer service to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your experience. From the initial consultation to the final product delivery, we are dedicated to making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.
if you’re looking for high-quality business headshot and professional portrait photography services in Oakland, CA, look no further than Pooja Photography. Our team of experienced photographers is dedicated to capturing your unique personality and showcasing your professionalism in every headshot we take. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about our professional headshot packages. |
8 Of The Best Above Ground Pool Filters
Thanks to the rise of online shopping, you can get almost anything delivered straight to your doorstep, including hefty pool filters. If you’re in need of a quality pool filter, Amazon has plenty that you can buy without ever needing to head to a physical shop.
Above ground pools have different requirements for filters compared to inground pools due to its build. With a little digging and research online, you can find one with the right specifications to suit your pool. Here are the top 8 best above ground pool filters on Amazon.
350 Gallon Clear Cartridge Filter Pump – PodoyCheck Price on Amazon
For above ground pools with a 100 to 350 gallon capacity, this compact filter can do the job. It includes a filter and its cartridge, water pipes, stainless steel and regular hose claps. With extra parts, it ensures that you’ll always have a backup for when it needs replacing or if it has been misplaced. For it to work, it needs to be applied to 1-1/4 inch pool pump hose. Once it’s been connected, the pump is highly efficient to maintain a flow of clean and hygienic water into your pool.
Specifications: Flowrate: 300 gal/hr; Voltage: AC 110V; Power: 15W
Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump – IntexCheck Price on Amazon
As much joy and fun that swimming pools give you, one of the caveats of owning one is the maintenance that comes with it. Many pool filter cartridges require replacing after the summer season has ended, but what if there was one that needs virtually no maintenance? The Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump from Intex uses sand as its medium to keep pool water clean. Given that you are using the filter’s six functions to its fullest – filter, backwash, rinse, re-circulate, drain and close – the sand only needs to be replaced approximately every five years. Sand is also an inexpensive material, which means you’ll be cost efficient as well. This filter pump also has an automatic digital timer that can turn pumps on and off with 1 to 12 hour pre-set cycles.
Specifications: Flowrate: 1600 gal/hr; Pool size: 2800-12,800 gallons
1.5 Horsepower Pump Filter – AnbullCheck Price on Amazon
If you’re looking for a powerful filter for a large pool, consider getting this heavy-duty one from Anbull. Through its strong 1.5 horsepower motor, this filter for above ground pool delivers reliability, which is what you need during high-use pool times such as summer. The filter was designed for longevity and durability, by prioritizing airflow ventilation and using aluminum housing for optimal all-weather performance. With a large filter, you’d expect loud noises, however this one from Anbull has reduced hydraulic noise while still maintaining high efficiency in its water flow. Lastly, there’s also a large, clear filter basket, which allows you to see if the filter needs replacing.
Specifications: Flowrate: 400L/min; Voltage: 110-120V; Power: 1100W
110V Pool Filter Pump – GRUSEMICheck Price on Amazon
Have you recently installed an above ground pool in your backyard? You’ll need a filter to go along with it to have a clean and safe time in the pool. This electric filter pump helps collect debris that accumulates in your pool with its filter chamber, which then gets flushed out through a valve at the bottom. Don’t let its compact size deceive you – this filter is durable and corrosion-proof to ensure a long life for many future dips in the pool for the family. It also comes with a manual to assist you for setting it up easily.
Specifications: Voltage: 110V; Power: 15W
Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump – IntexCheck Price on Amazon
Just as its name suggests, this filter pump will keep your pool crystal clear. Specifically designed for above ground pools with a size of up to 6000 gallons, it’s plug-and-go by simply attaching water hoses into the pump. The Intex Filter Cartridge Pump is fitted with their Hydro Aeration Technology, which is said to improve water clarity, circulation, and filtration. This innovative technology can also increase negative ions on the water surface, which improves air freshness in and around the pool.
Specifications: Flowrate: 1000 gal/hr; Voltage: 110-120V
1500 Gallon Filter Pump System and Skimmer – Summer WavesCheck Price on Amazon
Get a 2-in-1 filter system with this one from Summer Waves. In addition to working as a filter pump, it also has a skimmer feature to help remove even more contaminants such as hair, leaves and other debris. It’s easy to install this filter system as it is to clean it. By lifting its lid, you can gauge whether it needs to be cleaned for its next round of use. You also won’t have to worry about loose cables or stray hoses, as this filter attaches to the sidewalls of your above ground pool, making it safer to use.
Specifications: Flowrate: 1500 gal/hr; Voltage: 110-120V
Flowclear 2500 Gallon Filter Pump – BestwayCheck Price on Amazon
For a fuss-free summer, get yourself a reliable pool filter to keep the fun going. If your above ground pool is 300 to 15,200 gallons in size, then look no further than this one. The Flowclear Filter Pump moves water out of the pool through the hose at a rate of 2500 gallons per hour to constantly provide an efficient flow of clean and hygienic water. Once water enters the filter cartridge, it’s sanitized and pumped back out again for the cycle to continue. If you’ve never set up a filter before, don’t fret – it comes with an installation manual to guide you through the set-up from start to finish.
Specifications: Flowrate: 2500 gal/hr
Sand Filter System with Multiport Valve – FlowXtremeCheck Price on Amazon
If you’re opting for a sand filter pump, FlowXtreme also has an effective one that features a one horsepower motor. This 16-inch sand filter pump filters 5400 gallons of water per hour due to its efficient multiport valve. Its 7-poisiton valve can switch between filtration, rinse, circulation, backwash, closed, purge/drain, and winterize. The sand system means less waste and provides a more all-natural alternative to other filters. As it’s more efficient, not only will it lower the noise, but it will also lower your electricity bills.
Specifications: Flowrate: 5400 gal/hr; Voltage: 115V; Horsepower: 1.0 HP |
Pool Toy Companies
Pool toys are an essential part of the summer fun. However, many people have a hard time finding a good toy that will keep their kids entertained and active. If you are looking for a quality pool toy, it is very important that you go with the best one.
There are many pool toy companies in the market and they are all competing with each other to give you the best experience. However, if you are not careful, you may end up with a toy that does not suit your needs. The most important thing is to know the features of the best pool toy before buying it.
Here are some of the most popular pool toy companies today, and some of the items that they sell.
SunnyLife is a leading manufacturer of quality pool toys and games. They are known for their durable toys that will last for a long time. They also provide many pool toy accessories to make your pool fun even more.
SunnyLife sells pool rings, floats, hammocks, and many more. A popular pool toy that SunnyLife sells is their ride-on giant flamingo float. This is a great pool toy for kids and adults that can float, dive, and play. It is very durable and will not break easily. This is one of the best toys that you and your family will love.
FUNBOY is a popular pool toy company that offers quality pool toys for both kids and adults. They have many different toys for different ages. They have pool floats, toys, and water scooters that will make your summer fun more exciting.
FUNBOY also sells swimming noodles, inflatable swimming pools, and beach towels with cute designs. They offer some of the best pool toys that you can buy today.
One pool toy item they sell is the golf cart float. It’s basically a floating pool toy shaped into an inflatable golf cart. It can be used by both kids and adults who love to sit back and relax in the pool. The best thing about it is that it includes a ceiling, so you can stay shaded from the sun while you’re in it.
They are durable and safe to use in the pool. Your kids and friends will love these because they can use them at any time they want.
Swimline is another leading manufacturer of quality pool toys. They sell swimming floats, toys, and poolside games for kids and adults. They also sell pool items and accessories that will make your summer fun more exciting.
They have some of the best pool toys in the market today. One of their most popular products is their Giant Shootball Float. This is a large inflatable float that your kids can play with. It’s designed almost like a basketball hoop, so you and your family can take turns trying to shoot pool balls into it.
The toy is durable and resistant to damage. It’s the perfect toy if you want to have a little friendly competition in the pool! |
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The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel) (Paperback)
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The #1 New York Times bestselling WORLDWIDE phenomenon
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction | A Good Morning America Book Club Pick | Independent (London) Ten Best Books of the Year
"A feel-good book guaranteed to lift your spirits."—The Washington Post
The dazzling reader-favorite about the choices that go into a life well lived, from the acclaimed author of How To Stop Time and The Comfort Book.
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?
In The Midnight Library, Matt Haig's enchanting blockbuster novel, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.
About the Author
Matt Haig is the author of the instant New York Times Bestseller The Comfort Book; two memoirs, Notes on a Nervous Planet and the internationally bestselling Reasons to Stay Alive; along with six novels, including How to Stop Time, and several award-winning children’s books. The Midnight Library, a number one New York Times Bestseller, is his latest novel and has sold more than six million copies world-wide. His work has been translated into more than forty languages.
An instant New York Times bestseller
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick!
One of the LibraryReads 2020 Voter Favorites
Independent (London) One of Ten Best Books of the Year
Included in best-of-year and year-end roundups by The Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, New York Public Library, Amazon, Boston Globe, PureWow, St. Louis Public Radio, She Reads, Lit Hub, The Mary Sue, and more
“Whimsical.” —Washington Post, named one of the 15 Feel-Good Books Guaranteed to Lift Your Spirits
"An absorbing but comfortable read...a vision of limitless possibility, of new roads taken, of new lives lived, of a whole different world available to us somehow, somewhere, might be exactly what’s wanted in these troubled and troubling times.” —The New York Times
“Charming...a celebration of the ordinary: ordinary revelations, ordinary people, and the infinity of worlds seeded in ordinary choices.” —The Guardian
“A brilliant premise and great fun.” —Daily Mail
"This book really makes you think all about our choices in life and that big question of “Where would I be if I had made a different choice?” It’s a book that definitely made me self-reflect." -- Millie Bobbie Brown actor and author of Nineteen Steps
"I can't describe how much his work means to me. So necessary...[Matt Haig is] the king of empathy." —Jameela Jamil, actor and host of I Weigh with Jameela Jamil
“A beautiful fable, an It’s a Wonderful Life for the modern age – impossibly timely when we are all stuck in a world we wish could be different.” —Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper
“This brainy, captivating pleasure read feels like what you might get if TV’s The Good Place collided with Where’d You Go, Bernadette.” —People
“Thanks to the storytelling chops of writer Matt Haig, The Midnight Library is an engaging read, full of gentle insights and soothing wisdom… This is a book about shedding regret by gaining perspective. It’s full of quirky plot lines, with glimpses of opportunities and potential in unexpected places and people.” —Psychology Today
“A charming book.” —Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter
“Although I don’t read fiction as much as I used to—because I’m always writing fiction—during these sad and difficult days in 2020 I broke that rule because I needed to escape into other people’s fictional worlds. One of my favorite books of the year was "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig, a powerful and uplifting story about regrets and the choices we make.”—Alice Hoffman, author of Magic Lessons and Practical Magic
“Clever, emotional and thought-inspiring.” —Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Corner
“Amazing and utterly beautiful, The Midnight Library is everything you'd expect from the genius storyteller who is Matt Haig.” —Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep
“Nora’s life is burdened by regrets. Then she stumbles on a library with books that enable her to test out the lives she could have led, including as a glaciologist, Olympic swimmer, rock star, and more. Her discoveries ultimately prove life-affirming in Matt Haig’s dazzling fantasy.” —Christian Science Monitor
“Would we really make better choices if we could step back in time? Matt Haig’s thought-provoking, uplifting new book, The Midnight Library discusses just that, exploring our relationship with regret and what really makes a perfect life.” —Harper's Bazaar (UK)
“British author Matt Haig is beloved in his home country, and he’s a champion of mental health, which makes him a great person to follow on Twitter. He’s best known for the novel How to Stop Time, but he has a new novel just out on September 29 called The Midnight Library, which sounds equally intriguing. In this library, Nora Seed finds endless books which contain different versions of the life she could have lived. This is a must-read for those of us given to endless what ifs.” —BookRiot
“Haig is one of the most inspirational popular writers on mental health of our age and, in his latest novel, he has taken a clever, engaging concept and created a heart-warming story that offers wisdom in the same deceptively simple way as Mitch Albom's best tales.” —Independent (UK)
"Just beautiful . . . Such a gorgeous, gorgeous book.” —Fearne Cotton, host of the BBC Radio 1 Chart Show
"A highly original, thought-provoking novel..." -- Independent (London)
"[The Midnight Library] will follow in the bestselling footsteps of Haig’s earlier books . . . Part Sliding Doors, part-philosophical quest, this is a moving novel with a powerful mental health message at its heart.” —Alice O’Keeffe, The Bookseller
“Haig’s latest (after the nonfiction collection Notes on a Nervous Planet, 2019) is a stunning contemporary story that explores the choices that make up a life, and the regrets that can stifle it. A compelling novel that will resonate with readers.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Charming...[Matt Haig] will reward readers who take this book off the shelf.” —Publisher's Weekly |
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The Washington Post’s Al Kamen today spotlights the Center for American Progress’s latest bit of mischief (“Ronald Reagan, The Original Class Warrior?“)—reposting a speech of Ronald Reagan from 1986 in which the Gipper said:
We’re going to close the unproductive tax loopholes that allow some of the truly wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. In theory, some of those loopholes were understandable, but in practice they sometimes made it possible for millionaires to pay nothing, while a bus driver was paying ten percent of his salary, and that’s crazy. […] Do you think the millionaire ought to pay more in taxes than the bus driver or less?
Gee—the Gipper sounds just like Obama, doesn’t he, advocating “class warfare” and all that. I know the Center for American Progress thinks the American people are stupid, but what Kamen’s excuse?
I thought liberals and journalists were all supposed to pay attention to “context” (at least that’s what their postmodern literary theory would have you believe), so how can anyone with a straight face compare Obama’s proposed “Buffett rule,” which seeks to raise income tax rates on the rich, with Reagan’s 1986 proposal, which sought to cut the top income tax rate by a full 10 percentage points (from 38 percent to 28 percent)?
So I’ll propose to Obama and the Center for American Progress that we go back to the Reagan plan, and cut rates along with the crazy patchwork of deductions and schemes that people like Buffett exploit. Deal? I didn’t think so. One thing that should be clear by now is that the North Star for liberals is always higher tax rates in the rich rather than actual revenue produced or the tax code’s effect on economic growth. It represents the apotheosis of what Jim Piereson calls “punitive liberalism.” Too bad we have to suffer from punitive journalism from Al Kamen at the same time.
For a full fisking of this whole sorry effort to re-enlist Reagan in the Democratic Party, I refer once again to my article in the current issue of Commentary (though it is still behind a subscriber firewall for the time being). |
Earlier in 2017, Boom! Studios revealed the all-new Mastodon Sentries into their Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic universe – armored military-style Black Rangers that work under the evil Lord Drakkon.
But now, in Issue #13, more Sentries are joining the fray – this time based off the Red, Yellow, and Pink Power Rangers.
Above, fans can check out the first look at the Tyrannosaur, Sabertooth, and Pterodactyl Sentries which will armor up as the evil forces under Lord Drakkon. Each design is completely unique as told by writer Kyle Higgins in an interview with ComicBook.com.
“We wanted each design to feel really unique, taking advantage of the style, weapons, etc. that are specific to each Ranger the Sentries are based on.”
The end result? A Power Bow/Snipe Rifle combo for the Pterodactyl Sentry. A double-edged Power Sword for the Tyrannosaur Sentry. And a Power Dagger/Blaster combo for the Sabertooth Sentry. And of course different wardrobes for each of the Sentries as well.
With four evil soldiers now revealed, most fans will obviously notice that fifth missing link: a Triceratops Sentry. Higgins addressed those concerns for fans seeking a future Blue Ranger-based Sentry.
“All I’ll say is, there’s a reason why there AREN’T Triceratops Sentries in our story to this point…”
Fans can check out all the evil of the Power Rangers Sentries in Boom! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue #13 – in stores March 15. |
These days all kinds of businesses use various marketing channels to promote their products and services, and realtors are no different. More and more real estate agents are aware of the tried and tested marketing strategies that work well for their real estate business.
While you may have upgraded your marketing tactics in 2022, don’t forget that trends keep evolving. You must adapt to the changes happening in the world of real estate marketing so you can stay at the top of your game.
In this blog, we’ve shared the top new year marketing trends for realtors that will likely dominate in 2022.
1. Social media will continue to reign the digital space.
With more people confined to their homes and reduced in-person interaction since the outbreak of COVID-19, those looking to buy or sell properties now search the internet, particularly social media, to find real estate agents.
While most realtors are already using social media, many more will feel compelled to join the bandwagon to keep up with the competition, and most importantly, to connect with more potential customers.
Many real estate agents already using social networking sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and a couple of others, realize the difference these make in promoting their business quickly.
Similarly, social media advertising also helps them instantly reach their target audiences in their area, a trend likely to continue in 2023.
2. Virtual home tours will become the norm.
Physically going for home tours isn’t practical anymore, all thanks to the ongoing pandemic. Many real estate agents have started offering virtual home tours to keep in mind the safety and convenience of their potential clients.
Virtual tours help buyers look at their potential purchases comfortably from wherever they are without exposing themselves to any risk.
Most real estate agents understand how video marketing eases the process of selling and buying properties for them and their prospective clients. This trend has tremendous potential to rule in 2023 and the years to come.
3. Neighborhood touring using drones.
Potential property buyers generally like to check out the neighborhood to get a sense of what it’s like to live in the area. The living experience includes many community features, such as infrastructure, amenities, safety, access to stores, hospitals, schools, and more.
In-person community tours may not be so easy given the pandemic. However, aerial drones are the perfect solution to this problem since they can offer real-time experience through images and videos of the neighborhood.
Real estate agents can showcase drone footage on their website to give potential buyers an idea about the living experience in that area, an up-and-coming trend going into 2022. Drones are one of the best return on investment (ROI) tools right now for real estate agents.
4. Content marketing.
Many businesses have had to cut down on their budget because of the economic uncertainties forced by the pandemic. Similarly, most real estate agents now prefer using more inexpensive marketing strategies that are a step away from direct marketing.
Realtors are leveraging content marketing now, a relatively economical way of generating leads. Content marketing involves a process of creating and sharing engaging content via different platforms, such as blogs, YouTube vlogs, and webinars.
These provide insights to potential customers and help real estate agents build authority and trust. This trend will continue to shine even in 2022.
5. Email marketing.
Email marketing allows real estate agents to keep their clients regularly updated about their listings and other property news.
This is the perfect time for realtors to try effective email marketing strategies that can help keep their digital audiences engaged.
There’s no doubt that email marketing campaigns will continue to be a powerful promotion tool for real estate agents moving into 2022.
6. Community service.
This may seem unexpected, but local communities have faced significant losses due to the global pandemic. Many people have lost their businesses, jobs, and other means of livelihood.
Financially stable realtors can take the initiative to help those that are less unfortunate. Helping your community is one way to give back and create great relationships.
Prospective customers look for competence and other relevant qualities in realtors. Agents that actively participate in the community are likely to catch potential customers’ attention before their competitors that aren’t involved in such activities.
Partaking in community service can provide credibility to your real estate brand, a critical factor in attracting new leads for your business. Charitable efforts will likely remain at the top of real estate marketing trends even in 2022.
Real estate marketing involves adapting to the newest changes quickly to maximize the results for your business. By understanding and complying with the upcoming marketing trends for 2023, you can take your brand to the next level this upcoming year.
Practina is an impressive marketing tool that automates your social media for your real estate business while you focus on your existing and prospective clients.
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Seasons change and there is no way to stop them. We embrace seasonality. At the farm, we have it down to a science, even when the transitions are rocky. Spring: babies; summer: catch up; fall: breeding, and winter: rest. I think this is why winter is becoming my favorite season.
The warm cup of coffee in the morning tastes even better when the chill creeps in. Every morning I seem to put more layers on, but they peel off as the day goes on. The mostly pregnant does follow the sunshine for their afternoon naps like the arms on a clock. Goats adapt well to changing seasons. I'd like to think they have taught me a thing or two about embracing seasonality. No matter how much we think we are ahead, winter preparations always sneak up on us. The waters have a thin layer of ice, chilly winds blow into the barns, grain bins don’t flow well, goats aren’t as motivated to leave the cozy parlor. These are all signs it is time for change. As we put fencing away, we dream of how we can make it better next year. As we clean out the barns, we repair holes and replace windows. There is a sense of excitement as we transition.
Winter is not only a restful time for us caretakers, it is a needed respite for the goats and the land that sustains them. Winter is the calm before our “storm” (baby goats!), yet is also the rainbow after the storm of milking and cheese making. As the days get shorter and the fall chores are never-ending, we long for winter hibernation. It is sad to see the strong Illinois winds blow the leaves off the magnificent maple tree at the end of our driveway. Although we cling to the vibrancy of fall, we look forward to the next season and then the next and then the next after that.
Farm Open Hours—VISIT THE FARM, CHECK OUT OUR “FARM BAR”—ENJOY SOME OF THE BEST LOCAL FOOD AROUND! Indoor and outdoor seating available
Our Current Open Hours are now Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm
Celebrate FALL with an outing to the farm! Guests can enjoy artfully crafted cheese and charcuterie boards, small bites highlighting what’s local and in season and weekly specials. We feature artisan breads from Publican Quality Bread (Chicago, IL) and scones from Alchemy Coffee & Bakehouse (Wilmette IL). Sunday brunch “Bloody Mary’s” are made from scratch, using organic tomatoes from Blue Moon Farm (Urbana IL).
We are selling a few pints of gelato in the farm store only; flavor options and supplies are limited, due to decreased goat milk production this time of year.
Need more enticing? Come try some amazing organic and/or biodynamic wines that you can’t find anywhere else in Champaign-Urbana! Some of this week’s featured menu items include:
Cheese boards featuring cheeses from PFFC, Jacobs & Brichford and Ludwig Creamery
Charcuterie Boards featuring Piemonte Sausage Co. and Underground Meats salumi
Triple S Farms Pulled Pork Sliders with Pickled Red Onion, House-Made Slaw
Apple Pie Bars with or without a scoop of gelato
Hot spiced Cider!
Final Farm dinners of the season—We have two unique events in early December: “Winter Cocktails and Nibbles” on Dec. 2nd and “Holiday Whole Hog Dinner" on Dec. 9th (both Thursday evening events). Check out the details and make your reservations now. Please note we are requiring proof of vaccination to attend these dinners, as they will be held indoors.
Holiday events at the farm-we are planning several special events for the holidays, including our “Holiday Goat Photo Booth” for the weekend after Thanksgiving and several special Friday evening “Sip and Shop” events to help you make the most of holiday entertaining and gift giving. We will also be offering cheese and charcuterie boards for you to pre-order and then pick up before Thanksgiving. We'll be sending out a special post about holiday offerings early next week.
Looking for a unique venue to host your business holiday party or a family gathering? Consider our farm! Contact our event planner, Lisa Wells, at [email protected]
Holiday parties? Let us help with a cheese & charcuterie board. Starting next week, we’ll be taking orders for holiday cheese & charcuterie boards. For Thanksgiving, you can pick up at the farm, Wednesday, November 24th from 2-4 pm. We’ll also be offering cheese & charcuterie boards for entertaining during December. For further details and to get on a sign up list, please email our event planner, Lisa Wells, at [email protected].
Looking for unique gifts for your business clients? We can put together a customized gift box for any budget. Please email Lisa Wells at [email protected] to discuss options.
COVID protections on the farm
As the weather gets cooler, we want to remind our patrons that we follow the state guidelines for wearing masks indoors. While visiting our farm store, we require that you wear a mask, unless you are actively eating and/or drinking. If you are engaged in enjoying our food and beverage offerings, and you need to speak with one of our staff, we request that you wear your mask. Our staff wear masks during service, and everyone is vaccinated. We encourage all of our guests to be vaccinated too! Please check our website for up-to-date open hours. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping to keep everyone healthy and safe.
Champaign Urbana Winter Market
Champaign-Urbana has YEAR-ROUND access to some of the best local foods in the state. The Champaign-Urbana Winter Market, run by The Land Connection, ensures year-round access to local food!! We will be there, for sure, inside the south entrance to Lincoln Square Mall, November through December, and maybe once a month in January-April, 2022. Hours are 8 AM to 12 noon.
Can’t make it to the market? No worries! Order from our online store for farm pick up either Saturday or Sunday during farm open hours. Now that the weather is cooler, consider shipping an order: treat yourself or someone special in your life! HOLIDAY GIFT BOX OPTIONS COMING SOON FOR SHIPPING OR FARM PICK UP!
Here’s the line-up of offerings for this weekend:
Artisan Cottage Cheese-grass-fed milk from grazing cows makes an AMAZING cottage cheese. It is both gorgeous (lovely yellow in color-a testament to the grass the cows are eating) and delicious. If you think cottage cheese is boring, you really need to give this a try! It’s a game changer!
Pimento cheese dip—so popular, so delicious! -featuring our cottage cheese, organic red peppers from Blue Moon Farm and parmesan like cheese called “Everton Reserve” from our cow-dairy friends at Jacobs & Brichford in Indiana).
Merry Cow-introducing our latest cow-milk creation---a washed rind cheese made with 100% organic, grass-fed milk. The rind is bathed weekly a saline wash including local beer and ripening cultures. Texture of the past is firm; flavor is slightly yeasty but mild. Great on a cheese board with roasted veggies and salami.
Herbs de Provence
Fleur de la Prairie-a delicate bloomy rind decorated with locally sourced dried edible flowers and herbs. Now available as mixed milk (cow-goat) 2021 GOOD FOOD AWARD WINNER!
Black Goat: our ash-ripened bloomy-when young, it has a lovely light yeasty flavor with a dense fudgy paste. As it ages, it gets nice ‘n gooey. Now available as mixed milk (cow-goat) 2021 NY International Cheese Competition Silver Medal Winner
Angel Food: our little “crottin” style bloomy, similar in style to a mini-brie. This batch is made with BOTH cow and goat milk-aging nicely, with a lovely tangy buttery flavor
Little Bloom on the Prairie: Now available as mixed-milk for the fall-slightly gooey edges with buttered mushroom flavor. Try with rings of roasted winter squash and a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil (if you can find it!!!).
Pelota Roja- raw goat milk Manchego style cheese with a guajillo-olive oil rub—so good for shaving over roasted potatoes or your favorite casserole! 2021 GOOD FOOD AWARD WINNER!
Mixed Milk Feta—our first batch of cow-goat feta is ready for your enjoyment; aged in Whey Brine-perfect to crumble over a hearty fall stew or roasted beets, warm out of the oven. Or turn it into a dip and serve with roasted carrot sticks!
Goat Milk Yogurt—Rich fall milk makes the yogurt more firm these days; it makes a great smoothie or enjoy with your favorite granola and fresh fruit- available in pints and quarts this week! |
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Use a Technora cover for ropes that are subject to a lot of wear. This could be, for example:
Will a halyard or sheet made of TN Racing last longer?
Yes, our TN Racing is made to last longer than conventional ropes. The Technora cover is much more resistant to abrasion from winches and clutches. On average the TN Racing lasts 3x longer than ropes with a conventional cover. Be aware! A sharp object can cut any rope under load. Even the most abrasion-resistant materials. Therefore, you should always check carefully that a halyard or sheet cannot rub against any sharp objects. The most common problems come from worn out clutches or sheaves in the mast which no longer runs.
For which application is the TN Racing used on board sailing yachts?
The Stirotex core and Technora/polyester cover provide excellent abrasion resistance and virtually no elongation. This makes TN Racing suitable for halyards, sheets and trim lines. The line is abrasion resistant and has good grip in jammers and clutches. Do you sail with winches and use your sheets intensively? Then use TN Racing as a sheet and experience the abrasion resistance yourself.
How to choose the right diameter for TN Racing on my yacht?
If you want to replace an old halyard and are happy with how it holds in the stoppers and there are no issues with slipping, we recommend to use the same diameter again. That is the easiest solution.
If the rope is not holding in the clutches, it is important to check the diameter of the rope. The correct diameter for the TN Racing ropes is determined by the forces applied to the rope and the size of sheaves and stoppers used to hold the boat. While a larger sail results in high loads on the rope, which in return requires a diameter large enough that the TN Racing has the necessary safe-working-load (SWL) for the sail.
It is however worth checking, that the deck hardware can handle the desired rope, i.e. the sheaves in mast and blocks as well as any clutches or stoppers need to be large enough to handle this rope diameter. The best holding power in clutches is generally achieved the the larges possible diameter.
The experts for rigging at Premiumropes have compiled this information in more detail here: Rope Advise - Diameter
Should you require individual help, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please send an inquiry with details (and pictures) via email to [email protected].
Would you like a shackle spliced into your halyard or sheet?
Make use of our splicing service if you want a nice finish with shackle. Just select 'Splice on snapshackle' under the splicing options and we will splice the desired shackle to the rope. Don't forget to order the shackle separately. Would you like help selecting the right shackle? Read our blog about shackles or send us a whatsapp message or e-mail.
What splices can be done with the TN Racing
The TN Racing can be spliced in different ways. When you order a TN Racing sheet or halyard, you can choose from several options. A halyard is usually made with an eye splice at one end and a flemish eye at the other end. For spinnaker sheets or halyards, it is also possible to taper the TN Racing to make a light and strong rope.To do this, the cover can be removed where the ropes does not touch winches or clutches. Click the info box with pictures off all the splicing options.
It is also possible to make splices yourselves and we have instruction videos on this site at Premiumropes - click here for videos, or have a look at the book from Jan-Willem Polman Splicing Modern Ropes or our Rope Splicing App.
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I’d love to arrange a big family getaway one year. It would be particularly fun to do it with my family who live in Iran. We don’t get to meet up as often as we’d like. Luckily we spend a lot of time catching up with each other over Facetime and Skype each week.
We have a large family so we’d be looking for big party houses in a beautiful and relaxing location. Planning a big event like this would take a lot of work but with enough time and some strong organisational skills it can be done.
When it comes to planning a big family event there’s a lot to think about. It can be quite a stressful process so it helps to be very organised. For a basic start you need to be aware of everyone’s budget, have a keen eye for finding cosy cottages for large groups and ensure everyone agrees on the location.
I may not have arranged a family getaway before but I have done similar trips with friends. There’s a lot to think about so I’ve made a list of everything I think you need to remember. If you have anything to add then please leave it in the comment section below.
7 Things To Remember When Planning a Big Family Getaway
Let the most organised person take the lead with planning. Try to avoid everyone pitching in and trying to help. It will only slow the whole process down and could even mean that the trip never happens.
Start planning and organising the trip as early as possible. A year in advance would be ideal and would give you enough time to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
When you’re arranging an event for a big number of people you need to take everyone’s budget into account. You could do this by asking everyone to fill in an anonymous form (Google forms would work for this) and ask for everyone’s budget, date, location preferences etc.
Set the date
If you decide to use a form, as suggested above, you’ll be able to see which date availability everyone has and work out the best option from there. This is much easier than asking everyone to throw their availability into a WhatsApp group, you’ll only make your job a lot harder.
Once again, the good old Google Form should have helped with this. You can then narrow down the location choices and start your accommodation research.
It’s important to take into account that the accommodation you pick is accessible for everyone.
Food brings everyone together. If you’re having a family reunion it might be a good idea to opt for catered accommodation. Having the luxury of a chef on site will make your family getaway that extra bit special. It will also allow you and your family to take the extra time to relax and catch up.
Alternatively you might prefer to go self-catering and have everyone chip in with the cooking. If you’re opting for this then I’d suggest planning a big Ocado order in advance and booking for it to arrive on the same day that you do.
Drinks and snacks
Stock up on your favourite snacks and drinks for the weekend. Give everyone a specific task to ensure nothing is forgotten. Have different people in charge of bringing fresh fruit, crisps, chocolate, dips and anything else you love to snack on.
Plan the drinks bar in advance, especially if you like to make cocktails. I think it’s best to pick out a few cocktails everyone will like and ensure you have all the ingredients ready to go. This is much easier than buying a bunch of random things and then trying to make cocktails out of them. I think Aperol Spritz and Espresso Martinis always go down well. |
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Creamy, crunchy, packable and snackable! The world of plant-based dairy alternatives continues to evolve, with new yogurt alternatives closely following the introduction of alt-dairy coffee creamers and frozen desserts. Blue Diamond, an agricultural cooperative of over 3000 family-owned almond farms, is ramping up innovation with new single serve flip-cup flavors and two 24-ounce offerings of original (almond) and vanilla-flavored almondmilk yogurt alternatives.
Blue Diamond is over 100 years old, started in 1910 by 230 almond growers. A pantry staple that has pushed boundaries of product development and almond education, it now has an international presence, distributing almonds in over 80 countries. It is also a leader in food safety and sustainability.
The flip cups will appeal to those exploring plant-based foods, vegetarian and vegan items. Fun combinations of honey-roasted and toasted almonds, dark chocolate chips, and crunchy oat clusters are some of the flip cup toppings that are ready to add to the 5.3 ounce individual servings of vanilla–flavored almond milk yogurt alternative. I am very partial to adding flavor, texture and benefit with nuts, berries and granola to yogurts. These flavor combos will delight whether seeking non-dairy items for health concerns or exploring plant-based options and new food adventures.
Most of the flip cups are a good source of fiber and calcium, and an excellent source of Vitamin E, a naturally occurring nutrient found in almonds. The flip cups range from 180-210 calories, the original and vanilla flavors around 110-150 calories per serving. They also contain 5 live and active cultures, and have a creamy, silky texture very similar to traditional yogurt. They have a higher water content that will create a great base for chia pudding and overnight oats recipes – great way to explore using the 24-ounce vanilla and original flavor items. Get inspired by some of their recipes. Find them all in the Dairy case at Price Chopper and Market 32. Enjoy! |
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TITUSVILLE, FL - In response to the Supreme Court’s order regarding the Texas election case, Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, stated the following:
“The Supreme Court stated, ‘Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another state conducts its elections.’
“The Court did NOT state that those elections were carried out properly.
“The merits of the case remain unaddressed by the Court. When those merits are addressed, it will be clear this election was unconstitutional, illegal, and fraudulent.
“As we have pointed out from the start, there are two key battlegrounds here, the courts and the legislatures.
“On the one battleground, there are more court cases still being heard.
“On the other, the state legislatures, some of which have heard substantive hearings, need to take up their constitutional authority and either appoint a slate of Trump electors or opt not to send electors at all.
“As for the Biden spokesperson who praised the Supreme Court’s action by saying it was ‘no surprise’ that the Court rejected ‘baseless attempts’ to question the election, I would point out that it is ‘no surprise’ to see the ‘baseless attempts’ of the Biden supporters to deny reality.
“The Court did not call the merits of the case baseless. The Court did not say the elections were constitutional. The Court did not rule that there was no violation of equal protection. The Court did not say there was no fraud.
“It is far too much to expect Biden supporters to understand or care about these distinctions. But enough of the American people and their elected representatives do, and therefore this matter is far from resolved and is not going away.” |
Orthopedic injuries are common. A variety of factors can cause orthopedic injuries. However, an orthopedic surgeon can very well deal with it. As practicing orthopedic doctor in Anand, we have often observed that patients have a notion that they need to visit the best orthopedic doctor only when the bone is broken.
In reality, it is not so. An orthopedic surgeon deals with the muscles that make up the musculoskeletal system, tendons, and ligaments. Today as an orthopedic doctor in Anand, I wish to clarify certain doubts and make you aware of the facilities that we have at Prime Orthopedic and Spine Hospital.
What Does An Orthopedic Surgeon Treat?
If you are facing any issues with your ligaments, bones, tendons, or muscles due to a recent injury or as a result of a past injury then you can visit an orthopedic doctor in Anand.
In our hospital, we guide you in treating various orthopedic diseases. It can be either through medication, injections, physical therapy, or surgery.
As an orthopedic doctor in Anand, we offer treatments for ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, cervical spine, hand, and neck. For precision and minimum blood loss during the surgery, we adopt minimally invasive surgery.
During a minimally invasive surgery, a soft tube-like instrument is inserted into the body. It contains the cameras attached to it. That helps us to clearly inside your body. With the help of scissors attached to it, we can operate on you. It causes less blood loss and requires less time to recover.
How Can You Recognize Whether Your Body Part Is Fractured?
In case of a sudden injury to your body parts, you ming not be able to judge whether it is a sprain or a fracture. Here are the things that point to a fracture.
- Grinding noises when the injury happens.
- Swelling, burning, or tenderness near the injured area.
- Difficulty in moving the injured body part.
- Deformation of the body.
- Feeling dizzy
In all of the above cases, you need an expert opinion of an orthopedic surgeon.
At times presence of some diseases also causes bone-related issues. Long-term illnesses that affect bone health are:
- Chronic muscle and joint pain
- Non-cancerous (benign) tumours
- Cancerous tumors that start in the bone (sarcomas)
- Cancerous tumours that spread to the bone from somewhere else (metastatic)
- Blood cancers like multiple myeloma can weaken bones
What Kinds Of Reports Are Needed By An Orthopedic Surgeon To Diagnose The Problem?
We generally require X-rays for a proper view. In some cases, we require MRI or CT-Scan. In case of surgery, we require blood tests. We have in-house facilities for X-rays and CT-Scan.
What Facilities Do We Offer At Our Hospital?
We have ultra-modern operation theatres with high-tech IITV.
OT is fully equipped to deal with all types of orthopedic surgeries and trauma cases. It is equipped with a Karl Storz camera for endoscopic spine surgery. C-arm intensifier helps us to take X-rays during the operation.
Medicines can cure diseases but they cannot help you to restore mobility. During surgery, damage occurs to the tissues. It is necessary to build muscle strength. Physiotherapy can help after surgery.
Not only that, you should approach a physiotherapist if you have problems relating to:
- Neurological problems
- Loss of balance
- Chronic pain
- Strengthening parts of the body after a stroke
- Helps in case of frozen shoulder, joint replacements
CT Scan Machine:
As one of the best orthopedic doctor in Anand, we understand how difficult it is to move to other places to get the report done. To facilitate smooth flow, we have an in-built CT-Scan machine at our hospital.
Laboratory & Sonography Machines:
We have an in-house laboratory so you need not go anywhere for reports. Also, timely reports help us to speed up the process.
Special Rooms & ICU:
We have semi-special, special rooms and a general ward to suit your needs. Also, we have a hi-tech ICU for critical cases. In case you are facing any orthopedic problems you can approach us. We are an ISO 6-certified hospital and rank among the ‘top orthopedic surgeons in Anand. |
Gigs 2 Go are the highly desirable and practical tear away USB tabs that are moulded into recycled paper pulp, they are the perfect size for your wallet or purse. Easily one of the most useful gadgets to have whilst on the go.
When you need to do some file sharing whilst out on the go, simply tear off one of the tabs from your Gigs 2 Go pack. Each tab is a small USB drive, because they are so inexpensive and made from 100% renewable materials, you can feel comfortable leaving the tabs behind or giving them away. And you've still got plenty of tabs left for next time, ready for every occasion whenever you need them.
The moulded paper pulp enclosure for the USBs are made from 100% post consumer recycled paper. Gigs 2 Go take pride in creating a product that is biodegradable, lightweight, cheap, and durable enough to ensure that each tab should last for many uses over the years to come.
Head on over to the Gigs 2 Go website for your very own tear and share USB card.
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Traditionally, infertility support groups have offered patients the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation to themselves so they could share experiences and give each other support. In Bristol we had a very active donor insemination support group in the 1980s and an IVF support group in the 1990s. It was difficult to find people to organise the meetings and, with time, attendance became poorer and we no longer have a support group in our region.
So why are support groups failing? As treatment techniques become more successful, there is maybe less need for the same support groups. Sometimes a topic at a meeting may not be appropriate for everyone now that treatment options are more varied. There is more information available on the Internet from all over the world. Our own patient group can live many miles away and time due to busy working lives can impact on support group attendance. At a recent infertility network UK conference, we questioned people approaching our stand to ask them how they gained support and information. While many did not attend support groups as there wasn't one available or the timing was not right, all were accessing the Internet for information.
Our own websites were launched in 1995. They offer information and education to professionals and patients. In 1999 the website specifically for patients was launched and in 2003 we introduced a discussion forum or asynchronous chat room. Couples can discuss treatments and feelings with other couples. It can be completely anonymous and couples are able to access the site to post comments whenever they wish, 24 hours a day. The comments are displayed on web pages, to which other patients may post replies.
At the website address for our forums, one can register and log on - the first page shows all the forums, e.g. infertility, ICSI, pregnancies. By clicking onto a forum, it is also possible to see the number of topics being discussed, the number of postings, i.e. the people responding and the number of people just viewing the discussion without taking part. An example is the ICSI forum, which had more than ten topics. Within 6 months of launch the 'anyone else doing ICSI?' topic had over five thousand viewings and one hundred and eighty replies.
In 2004 questionnaires were handed out randomly to patients attending the Centre for Reproductive Medicine at the University of Bristol. The couples were asked to complete the questionnaire while waiting for their appointment and to return them on the way out. The questionnaires assessed their access to the Internet as well as their knowledge about and use of our website. Computer log files also provided details of the numbers of visitors to the site. There was a 78 per cent response rate to the questionnaires. The questionnaires revealed that 65 per cent of the 95 people that returned a questionnaire had access to the Internet. Of the latter 62 patients, 58 per cent had visited the website and 69 per cent of those visiting the website knew of the discussion forum.
A comparison of access to the forum between January and April 2004 showed there had been a huge growth in membership numbers (150 in January to 261 in April and over 400 by September 2004). The number of postings had also increased and by April we had thousands of postings on 191 topics in 9 forums. The numbers continue to increase.
Other forums are developing in line with patient requests, such as polls to conduct surveys and 'chit chat' forums so that groups formed in the infertility forum may discuss topics unrelated to infertility to offer support between treatment cycles.
The majority (60 per cent) of respondents independently commented that they felt online support was useful. Comparison with previous studies in our centre shows an increased awareness and use of the site by patients. People continue to make general comments online to the administrator and each other about the value of the site, suggesting new topics and requesting information.
In summary, there is evidence that patients benefit by using the chat room to access information from the Centre and gain support from other patients. The Centre can use the feedback to improve standards of care in everyday practice. In conclusion, there is no active support group in our region and our evidence shows that online support is replacing the conventional support group providing a good example of how new technology may meet the changing needs of patients.
This research was chosen for the prize presentation session of the Paramedical group at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) annual conference Berlin June 2004. |
The Northwest is famous for many things including cedar shake roofs. While beautiful, cedar does have some inherent drawbacks. For years the roofing industry looked for a shake replacement. That is where the Owens Corning Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles enter the equation.
How Owens Corning Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles are Superior to Cedar Shake Roofs
- Improved aesthetics and durability - Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles have a different and distinct pattern. The shingles are actually cut differently (like a pumpkin tooth). Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles are also much thicker and heavier than standard cut shingles.
- Longer lasting - Woodcrest and Woodmoor shingles have a beauty that endures. You can enjoy the allure of a wood shake for years to come. Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles meet the highest fire resistance standards in the industry. They are also available in eye-catching colors you can’t get from real wood. Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles take a classic look to new heights!
- Lifetime warranty - Steadfast Woodmoor Shingles feature an extra-thick, three-dimensional appearance, that evokes the look of wood shake. Woodmoor shingles also boast great endurance-they come with a lifetime warranty, a 130 MPH wind warranty, and Algae Resistance. Woodmoor shingles are incredibly heavy at 465 lbs per square.
What's the Difference Between Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles?
The difference between the Owens Corning Woodcrest and the Woodmoor is simply the thickness. All the colors are the same. While both are thick compared to a standard roofing shingle the Woodmoor offers the greatest thickness and deepest shadow lines in the Owens Corning roofing shingle line.
What Colors of Woodcrest and Woodmoor Shingles are Available?
The colors available for both colors are
- Autumn Maple
Call Pro Roofing NW today at (888) 599-8591 or contact us online to learn more about Owens Corning Woodcrest and Woodmoor shingles! |
New-vehicle prices fell in September as inventory continued to swell and consumers get squeezed by high interest rates.
The average U.S. transaction price dropped 0.7% year-over-year to $47,899, down 3.4% from the peak of almost $50,000 reached in January, Cox Automotive agency Kelley Blue Book said. That was down 0.5% month-over-month.
“Dealers and automakers are feeling price pressure, and with auto loan rates at record highs and growing inventory levels, new-vehicle prices continue to ease,” said Cox Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski. “Assuming the (United Auto Workers) strike is short-lived, current inventory levels are healthy enough to prevent any significant impact on consumer prices.”
Luxury prices were also down, led by price cuts this year by U.S. electric-vehicle market leader Tesla, Cox said. The average price fell 6.2% year-over-year to $62,342, which is nearly 7% below where it started the year. It said Tesla’s average transaction price was down about 25% year-over-year, balancing out price increases by many other luxury carmakers.
The average nonluxury price was about flat month-over-month at $44,626, up just 1% year-over-year, Cox said.
Bucking a trend of increased incentives this year with revived inventories, General Motors cut incentives on its four big brands in September, as its inventory is well off those of Detroit rivals Ford and Stellantis, which both raised incentives last month, Cox said. All are facing strikes by the United Auto Workers that could affect production over the long haul. The average industry incentive reached $2,368, a 24-month peak.
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today |
Toyota Motor has announced plans to increase the pay of its U.S. factory workers by 9% and reduce the time to reach maximum pay.
Toyota will increase pay for most assembly plant workers from $31.86 an hour to $34.80 an hour, starting Jan 1, a company spokesman told the Wall Street Journal.
The automaker also plans to give the same wage increase to hourly employees at its spare-parts facilities and logistics warehouses, marking the third increase this year for those workers, the paper reported.
Toyota typically reviews wages for workers in the spring and the fall of each year. This year, there were two increases in the fall. The automaker increased the hourly wage by 25 cents for the same group of workers in September, the Wall Street Journal indicated.
Toyota said it's also reducing the time for hourly employees to reach maximum pay from eight years to four, according to the article.
The United Auto Workers won pay increases for its union-represented members in tentative agreements with General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis and has said it plans to try to organize workers at nonunion automakers, which include Toyota and Tesla.
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today |
Looking for gift ideas? How about making your Secret Santa and gift wrapping actually mean something this year? Skip the clutter and waste and opt for a gift that can truly make a difference in your community, easily and right away.
Give a meaningful gift.
Whether you’re trying to find a gift for a kid drowning in toys, a parent trying to downsize, or a solid Secret Santa pick for the office – you can’t go wrong with a thoughtful charity gift. This year, give the kind of gift that matters most: a chance for a better life for everyone! The ways you can present your charity gift are limitless. You could write a personal card explaining the cause you’ve supported on the recipient’s behalf, or simply share the link to the charity’s website so they can see firsthand the impact their gift will have on someone in need this Christmas. While you’re enjoying the holiday festivities, feel the warmth in your heart, knowing you’re not just giving gifts, but also giving hope and helping others find joy.
But what does “a better life for everyone” really mean?
It means there are people in our community who need support, and your donation could be the start of a positive change for them. Every person is unique, and every situation is different. When you choose to donate a charity gift, you’re directly supporting a local person with exactly what they need at this moment through trusted local services, Enliven and Family Works.
Our shared vision of social change in this region is something we all hold dear. With generous folks like you, we can keep providing our services for free to those who need them most. Remember, every dollar counts. Thanks for supporting locals with whatever you can, and for choosing to bring meaningful, lasting change this Christmas instead of just more stuff.
It’s easy to support locals this Christmas!
- Give online: Click here to give a meaningful charity gift this Christmas
- Call 0800 002 953
- Mobile EFTPOS machine – we can come to you in Napier and Hastings if you are missing having cheques
- Bank transfer, our account number is 03 0658 0005676 06. Please include your last name and phone number as reference.
- Limited charity donation gift tags are available at Presbyterian Support East Coast Charity Shops, corner Gloucester and White Street in Taradale, and Joll Road in Havelock North |
Is there anything more iconic than a kid riding a bike through his or her neighborhood? The early freedom to ride is one of the hallmarks of childhood, right up there with playing Little League or having that first backyard campout. The same could be said for a parent teaching his or her kid to ride a bike. It’s exciting and difficult and scary and then, suddenly, all that effort pays off: Your child is pedaling (or scooting if they’re toddlers) down the sidewalk or driveway on their own. And then getting to ride bikes with your kids, whether you’re spinning around the cul-de-sac or careening through a forest trail, is one of the true joys of parenthood—right up there with introducing your kids to The Goonies, or telling them about how difficult life was before cell phones. Here’s a step-by-step guide to riding bikes with your children, whether they’re just barely toddling through life or full-fledged big kids, from neighborhood play sessions to extended adventure rides in the wild.
In this article, you’ll learn:
- Safety tips
- Where to ride with kids
- Key gear you’ll need
- Tips to make riding more fun for kids
Safety First…and Third
Depending on how old you are, you might not have worn a helmet when you rode bikes as a kid. Fortunately, we’re smarter now, so every time your kid is on a bike, she should be wearing a helmet. Always. Even if she’s just spinning around the backyard. Gloves are another smart safety addition. They’ll make riding more comfortable and when she falls (it’s inevitable), the gloves can help cushion the blow and limit damage to the hands.
If you don’t have a driveway, empty parking lots are a great place for kids to learn the nuances of biking. The open space and flat terrain are ideal for learning pedaling, braking and handling skills. From there, move on to sidewalks or car-free greenways and teach your kids proper biking etiquette, like passing on the left and announcing to a pedestrian that you’re going to pass them. Adding a bell to the handlebars is a fun way for kids to let the world around them know they’re on the move.
It’s never too early to teach kids about car safety. Younger kids can ride on sidewalks and should stop at all street corners, but eventually, your kid will have to move into the street with traffic. Teach them early about riding on the right-hand side of the road, using hand signals to turn, and watching for incoming traffic at intersections.
And don’t forget the blinking tail light, which helps drivers see bikers, whether they’re on the road or sidewalk.
The Gear Your Kid Will Need
Obviously, the bike is the main purchase here. If you have a toddler that you want to get started in the two-wheeled life, balance bikes help teach younger kids the fundamentals of balance and handling without introducing pedals into the situation (they scoot the bike with their feet). Typically, kids who start on balance bikes are able to make the transition to their first pedal bike without the need of training wheels.
A tag-a-long, which looks like the rear end of a tandem bicycle that attaches to your seatpost, is a great addition if you want to get your kid used to riding on streets, or would like to take them on longer rides. They can pedal as much as they want, but aren’t reliant on their own power to get them up the hills.
Most kids bikes (12” wheels to 20” wheels) are mountain bikes with a short-travel suspension fork in the front. They’re heavy, but they can typically take a beating and can handle any terrain your kid is likely to encounter. That front shock offers just enough cushion to soften the blow of hopping curbs and small jumps. You can spend several hundred dollars on your kid’s bike, but remember that you’re just going to have to buy another one after the next growth spurt.
If your kids are interested in trying bigger rides but don’t have the leg strength to muscle up long climbs, you can also find bungee-like tow straps that connect your seat to your kid’s stem. They still need to pedal, but you can provide the muscle and take the sting out of long climbs. |
April 8, 2021
Purdue alumni create high-tech, contactless moving company
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University-affiliated startup wants to use technology to provide a new and secure way for people to move and store their belongings.
RoliBox uses web-based technology to provide contact-free moving and storage services. The solution consists of a rolling container that can fit through a residential doorway, combined with a delivery fulfillment network and logistics optimization platform.
“We know from our customer surveys that people are improvising their own solutions for small moves,” said Wes Delker, a graduate of Purdue’s Krannert School of Mangement who co-founded the company. “Residential moving is traditionally low-tech and labor intensive. We believe our solution has the potential to change the economics of the industry.”
Delker started RoliBox with Michael Friedemann, a graduate of Purdue’s College of Engineering. They are planning to launch the service on Purdue’s campus at the end of the spring semester.
“Our solution offers an affordable and convenient alternative for smaller moves, which is well suited for university students and urban residents,” Delker said. “Our logistics platform harnesses the power of web-based asset tracking, so customers can receive updates about their containers as they are moved or stored at our facilities.”
Delker started the company after working in consulting and becoming an airline pilot. He turned to this moving solution after the pandemic crushed the airline industry. Friedemann brings a decade of experience managing operations for the world’s largest online retailer.
Delker and Friedemann graduated from the Firestarter program with the Purdue Foundry, an entrepreneurship and commercialization hub housed in the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration in Purdue’s Discovery Park District, adjacent to the Purdue campus.
About Purdue Foundry
The Purdue Foundry is an entrepreneurship and commercialization hub whose professionals help Purdue innovators create and grow startups. The Purdue Foundry is housed in the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration in Discovery Park District, adjacent to the Purdue campus. The Purdue Foundry has been involved with creating more than 300 companies. The Purdue Foundry is part of the Purdue Research Foundation, which received the 2019 Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities Award for Place from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. In 2020, IPWatchdog Institute ranked Purdue third nationally in startup creation. For more information about involvement and investment opportunities in startups based on a Purdue innovation, contact the Purdue Foundry at [email protected].
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 5 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.
Michael Friedemann, [email protected] |
Prince Harry is embracing some major changes during his current visit to the U.K.—including one to his name.
On Wednesday, the Duke of Sussex gave a speech at a sustainable tourism summit at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre in Scotland.
While introducing him at the conference, host Ayesha Hazarika told the crowd, “He’s made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry. So ladies and gentlemen, please give a big, warm, Scottish welcome to Harry.” How casual.
During the event, Harry spoke about the effects of travel on the environment. He even took an environmentally conscious form of transportation to Scotland: the train. Although Meghan Markle was not in attendance, the pair are scheduled to spend a handful of days in the U.K. for what almost seems like a royal tour of Harry’s home country.
People confirmed with a royal spokesperson a list of official engagements they’ll be attending across the pond in the upcoming weeks. First, Harry will team up with Jon Bon Jovi at a recording session on Friday, February, 28, for a re-recording of his song “Unbroken” with the Invictus Games Choir. The release is in support of the Invictus Games Foundation of which Harry is the founder.
The duo will also make their first joint appearance at the Endeavour Fund Awards on March 5, and the duke is scheduled to appear at the official opening of the Silverstone Experience, an immersive museum that tells the story of the past, present and future of British motor racing, the following day.
We guess stepping down as “senior royals” takes the formality out of everything, even your name. |
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Apparently y’all feel pretty good about the upcoming season; we had just three responses to the prompt. One concern that did come up is probably the most common—and completely unpredictable and uncontrollable—concern among baseball teams everywhere: injuries.
Ian Desmond, David Dahl, and Chad Bettis are going to miss Opening Day. Fortunately many of those injuries won’t keep them out long, and Bettis may even return from chemotherapy to pitch later this year (which would be awesome and incredible). But what if the injury tick continues to suck the life out of the Rockies? Arimaris detailed some of the trickle down effects of such a rash of injuries, if we were to lose someone from the top of the rotation:
Losing any one of them for an extended period of time would take the depth we already are having to dip into and almost ensure that we are hoping for another .500 season. If we lose or see lower than expected performance from 2 of the 3, it's going to be a long summer unless a surprise happens.
RoxRock4 and RockiesLifer has a more pointed concern when it comes to the pitching: what if it’s not as good as we all hope? As RockiesLifer pointed out, “We have exactly one pitcher in our rotation with more than a year of Major League experience.” When you put it like that, the increased upside/talent makes you realize that guys like Jon Gray, Kyle Freeland, and even Tyler Anderson still carry quite a bit of risk. RockiesLifer:
If youth doesn't serve, we are the same team we have always been. What if Tyler Anderson takes a step back? What if none of our four rookies have success, and we're forced to continue to play two of them at the major league level all year, or even worse, rotate them all through AAA? If the rotation struggles, we are in for yet another season where I'm deluding myself into thinking the Rockies matter.
While the axiom used to be something along the lines of “As Tulo and Cargo go, so go the Rockies,” RockiesLifer makes a good point that it really comes back to the rotation. If this team can’t pitch, they can’t win, same as always. RoxRock4 shares this concern:
However, the ideas of severe regression (which has happened too often in the past), busts (a la Eddie Butler), or just simply young guys who aren't ready yet but brought up too soon to try and patch a falling apart rotation all worry me. It's enough of a swing that I could see the Rockies winning as many as 95 games or losing 90 if the worst happens.
I admit I share this concern. The rotation may be the new face of the franchise, and the talent in this rotation is really criminally underrated and undercovered. But when you put your hopes and dreams on a few elbow ligaments, your dreams can fray and snap without a moment’s notice. Metaphorically speaking, of course. Just ask the Phillies.
In other words, we have every reason to expect that this season will be better than previous seasons. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for some existential dread at the thought of it not being so.
There you have it! Thanks again to our FanPosters this week. We’re tantalizingly close to the start of the season now, so that means it’s prediction time. Check out the rules for this week’s prompt about five predictions for the Rockies this season.
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Sam Sakocius is an award winning Real Estate and Golf Development Consultant and Builder, International Golf Travel Writer, Governmental Tourism Consultant to emerging Golf Markets, multiple time judge in Golf Inc’s World Best Golf Courses (New Course-Renovations-Restorations), and frequent collaborator with Hotel/Golf Resorts - Westin, Ritz Carlton, Hyatt, Six Senses, Marriot.
He is presently a principal owner of the consultancy, Qualitas Project Control with 30+ years in Golf and Real Estate development. He is also the founder of OMNIGOLF which launched in June of 2020. He is proudly a contract golf course design architect for the prestigious Faldo Design Group.
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Vietnam – Golf Course Architecture – Faldo Design
Ha Tinh, Vietnam - Sir Nick has chosen to work with QPC for the complete design of a new golf course project in Ha Tinh Vietnam. From Routings to Detailed Design to Construction oversight, QPC will be “hands on” with Sir Nick and the Faldo Design staff in creating the new seaside venues
United Kingdom - Lead Consultant - Design, Process, Technical, and Operations
Management - Faldo Design
Sir Nick has chosen QPC to consultant on a technical and strategic design bases for all new major Faldo Design projects globally. He has also engaged QPC to retool the FD business process including retooling CAD systems, Specifications, and Design Process unparalleled in the golf course design industry. QPC directly represents Faldo design during the construction monitoring process for Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions and administers design and approval decisions.
Thailand - Lead Consultant - Planning and Implementation - Pattaya Jockey Club
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Thailand - Lead Consultant - Design, Ideation, Project Management - SWGolf
Putter Face is the creation of SWGolf in Bangkok Thailand. They are golf entertainment venues on tiny plots of land wedged in between skyscrapers in high density retail areas of major cities. Amenities feature, ultra high tech short ranges with luxury hitting bays, simulater suites, high end putting courses, exciting F&B and more. QPC working with structural architects, creates unique putting courses, range features, and F&B amenities.
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Developer and Largest Conglomerate John Keels Holdings and their Cinnamon Brand. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Qualitas is advising John Keels Holdings on the development of recently acquired Victoria Golf and Country Resort into a Professional Tournament Venue and conducting the selection process and negotiations for a world class international golf and marketing operator.
Laos, - Lead Consultant Design and Project Management to Savan Resorts
After assuming control of an aging border casino, Macau Legends is doing big things with the addition of a VIP block, including private casino, guest suites, spa, ktv, pool, multiple restaurants, and a crowning amenity Golf Entertainment Zone (EZ), including sports book/sports bar, golf gambling range, putting course, golf simulators, VR games, climbing wall, “flow house” wave machine, brew pub, waterfalls, creeks and massive landscaping. QPC is leading EZ concept development, design and construction.
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China – Project Management to 18 Hole Schmidt Curley residential and Golf Project
China – Project Management to 18 Hole private Rees Jones Golf Course
Myanmar – Lead Consultant to Private Developer/Project Management
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Vissai - Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Qualitas is working with the Developer to develop a 1200 Acre project which includes three Golf Courses, Theme Park, Hotels, Residential Villas, Eco Village, Adventure Park, Inland Lagoon and Retirement Village. Located near a UNESCO World Heritage site, the project once completed is sure to shoot to the top of Vietnam’s hottest destinations lists. QPC is immersed in project ideation, planning, and execution across multiple disciplines, including concept development, infrastructure, logistics, technical and design oversight. The project is currently in the process of obtaining government approvals.
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Vattanac Golf Resort - Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A Nick Faldo Signature project. Two spectacular courses on a grand scale, residential, retail, and entertainment districts. The championship course is a strategic masterpiece. Many of the expansive holes have multiple options tee to green. The ultimate in a thinking golfer’s game. As with all of his courses Sir Nick gave a nod to local culture. At VGR subtle shapes in the peripheral hint of ancient Khmer ruins. QPC has served as the Owner’s prime consultant since its inception, inventing unique solutions to the unending challenges of building on one of golf’s last frontiers.
China – Consultant to Developer/Project Management
Phoenix Valley, Chende, China. Set in the shadow of the Great Wall, this Gil Hanse design winds through two historic valleys surrounded by rugged mountains. Hanse is one of the masters of natural design and this championship design blends great golf seamlessly with the surrounding natural features for a feeling as if it was here so long that the great Kahns were probably members. QPC has been advising the owner and architect on everything from designer selection to technical complexities and will oversee the eventual construction.
China – Lead Consultant to Developer/Project Management
Ling Yun Shan, Nanchong, China. Set in the mountains of central Sichuan province the project is the region’s first “Lifestyle” community with recreational facilities, natural habitat, and home sites intricately woven into the living experience. QPC assisted in designer selection, ideation, and land planning and continues to serve as owner advisor as the project moves through planning and eventual construction.
Hong Kong – Private Club Advisory/Project Management
Discovery Bay, Hong Kong. The famous and venerable Discovery Bay is ready to do some reconditioning and QPC is elbow deep in the planning. As one of the most desirable locations in the Hong Kong area, it is critical that the course is in excellent condition year round. QPC is developing a unique action plan to guide the project smoothly through the seasons with minimal disruption.
Singapore – Private Club Advisory/Project Management
Singapore Island Country Club - The Singapore Island Country Club is unsurpassed in its prestige and Singaporean History. Set in the middle of the Central Catchment reserve, its rolling terrain is surrounded by spectacular jungle home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. QPC has been entrusted to lead the major reconfiguration project in the Islands most environmentally sensitive setting.
Singapore – Technical Consultant to Designer/Project Management
Kyi Hla Han Golf Design. Tour Champion and former ASIAN Tour Chairman, Kyi Hla Han has entered into a collaboration with Qualitas to provide technical and business operations expertise for the formation of his new Design firm. With an eye for aesthetics and unsurpassed knowledge of great golf strategy, a Kyi Hla Han in his design capacity, is sure to be a hit in SE Asia.
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Built in the most environmentally restricted areas of West Chester County New York, the project was erosion control managed to capture and treat massive run off in the most extenuating of circumstances. (“No. 1 New York City Area Golf Course, 2010” by AskMen.com; “America’s Best New Courses, 2009” by GolfDigest; “Best New Golf Development of the Year, 2009” by ABTA Golf; “Top Ten You Can Play, No.2,2008” by Golf Magazine; “Best New Courses 2008” by LINKS Magazine; and, “America’s Best New Courses, 2008” by Golfweek
Liberty National GC
Located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty on New York Harbor, it was one of the most environmentally and logistically challenging golf projects ever constructed. (Site of the Barclay’s PGA Tour Championship and 2017 President’sCup)
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Output matters. That was the overriding message at the March meetings of the International Accreditation Forum's technical and executive committees. Finding ways to improve accreditation body (AB) and certification body (CB) accountability was a major topic of discussion at the event, and measuring AB and CB effectiveness through an examination of their registered clients' product output is a way of verifying this effectiveness, reported several meeting participants.
A paper produced by the IAF technical committee's (TC) Reengineering Accreditation Task Group calls for better assessment of the competency of AB assessors, the improved verification of AB impartiality, improved criteria for audit preparation and reports, and more complete AB surveillance audits of certification bodies. The paper will be discussed at the IAF's next meeting in Sydney, Australia, planned for October.
Several TC members acknowledged that shoddy products shipped by certified companies have the potential to erode the value of accredited certification. The problem lies with unaccredited certification companies and inexperienced auditors who are driven more by money than by the quest for quality improvement.
"The ultimate accreditation is from the client's customers," says Nigel Croft, convener of ISO/TC 176, the technical committee responsible for developing the ISO 9000 series of standards and guidance documents. "Those clients are the ones paying the bills for the good and the bad, and they are the ones we need to pay attention to."
The discussion is part of an ongoing effort by the IAF to increase the value of accredited certification to management system standards. Long-term action items planned by the organization include:
• Developing methods to measure the quality of certified organizations' product output
• Collecting and processing information from second-party audits, regulator audits and media accounts of certified organizations
• Pushing for the evolution of the relationship between ABs and CBs into stricter cooperation and partnership
• Substantially tightening the requirements for obtaining and maintaining accreditation, especially with regard to the verification of the implementation of improved rules
• Strongly regulating price competition
"A substantial redesign of the accreditation and certification processes… cannot be based only on defining better rules, but implies a major cultural and political change," says Lorenzo Thione, convener of the Reengineering Accreditation committee. "This cannot be achieved without the consciousness and cooperation of all the interested parties."
The larger IAF meeting, held March 24-30 in San Francisco, included daylong breakout sessions for several other of the TC's work groups, including the ISO 20000 work group, which continued its work on revising and reviewing the service-sector standard; the ISO 14065 work group, which is developing an international standard for greenhouse gas measurement and reduction; and the ISO 9000 advisory group, which discussed the ongoing revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 9004.
The TC agreed to form several new work groups, as requested by industry representatives. The new work groups will explore accreditation and standardization in the product-certification sector, and a global accreditation program for ISO 13485 (which relates to medical devices), among others.
The weeklong conference--hosted by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB)--also featured ANAB's first Industry Day. The event featured presentations from industry sector representatives who discussed ways in which accreditation and certification can be improved to benefit them. Joe Bransky, General Motors' representative to the International Automotive Oversight Bureau, gave a particularly pointed address, urging the IAF to require more accountability from accreditation bodies, and automotive suppliers to be more transparent with their supply chain challenges. He also noted that certification bodies haven't sufficiently developed auditor competencies, and reported the need for more effective witness auditing.
"There should be no secrets," Bransky says. "If we are serious about improvement, we need to put all the cards on the table and say where we really are."
Also at Industry Day, the technical committee agreed to form an end-user advisory group, which will provide information to the TC about how IAF decisions affect certification among end-users. A representative from the advisory group will also be a member of the TC.
D'Oh the Math!
I'm not sure if the onslaught of e-mail responses to last month's "Do the Math" was because the error was so ridiculously easy to spot or because the subject of the article was about controversial MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann's salary demands. Along with correct answers to the puzzle, we got plenty of opinions about Olbermann. But back to math.
According to the Dec. 19, 2006, New York Post article, "The obnoxious MSNBC gabber is trying to squeeze a whopping 400-percent raise out of his cash-strapped network. Broadcasting & Cable reports [Olbermann] wants to increase his annual $1 million salary to 'north of $4 million.'"
Actually, an increase from $1 million to $4 million is a 300-percent raise, not 400 percent. This is a pretty common error; we see it a lot in press releases.
In case you have forgotten the equation, to calculate percent increase or decrease from x to y: (y- x)/x × 100.
This month's "Do the Math" winner, randomly selected from all correct answers, is Dean Whitehead. Congratulations Dean, you win a (most likely useless) prize from woot.com .
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/15/BAGOEF8UPS1.DTL&hw=simpsons+rubenstein&sn=002&sc=350. If you see the headline, "Cal math lecture to feature binge-eating cartoon dad," you're at the right spot. Now find the error. I'll save you a little time: It's not the "pi to 40,000 places" reference.
The first part of the puzzle will be getting there:
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Send us an example of any math murder you spot in newspaper, radio or television. If we use your entry, you get a prize.
Hexagon, FARO Settle Patent Lawsuit
Hexagon subsidiary ROMER Inc. and FARO Technologies Inc. recently agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged that FARO breached ROMER's patent of unlimited movement in an articulated-arm measuring device.
Under the terms of the settlement, patent suits pending in California and Florida and a lawsuit involving claims of false advertising will be dismissed. The patent dispute involved a key feature of articulated-arm coordinate measuring machines--the ability to rotate the primary axis indefinitely without encountering a hard stop. The measurement devices are used by engineers to design and inspect a variety of manufactured products.
"We are pleased to see these lawsuits come to an end. We feel that the mutual understanding between us and FARO will work in both parties' favor. We will now again focus exclusively on doing what we do best--making metrology products--and compete with each other in the marketplace and not in the courtroom," says Ola Rollén, CEO and president of Hexagon AB.
The War Over Health
Americans are more worried about paying for their health insurance than the war in Iraq, according to research sponsored by the American Society for Quality.
The rising cost of health care was the No. 1 concern for survey respondents, with 85 percent naming it as their top concern. In contrast, 80 percent cited the rising cost of fuel as their main worry and 79 percent reported the war in Iraq as their top concern. The threat of global warming was cited by 61 percent of respondents.
Universal health coverage got very strong approval ratings in the survey, with 79 percent of respondents saying that they believe it would improve health care quality. Nearly nine in 10 adults (88%) said that being able choose their physician would also improve the quality of their health care.
"It's clear that Americans are getting hit hard by our current health care crisis, and they are looking for change," says Jim Levett, ASQ health care division officer. "This survey shows the increasing importance for both the U.S. administration and health care organizations across the country to look for new solutions to improve the quality of health care while still managing escalating costs."
The survey also found that women are more likely than men to believe that universal health care would improve health care quality, and that women are more likely than men to delay medical procedures because of the cost. In addition, 68 percent of respondents said they thought that health care quality would improve if people were less dependent on health insurance companies for the cost of their health care.
Thirty-nine percent of respondents said that they would be concerned or very concerned about medical errors if they were hospitalized.
The survey was commissioned by ASQ and conducted by Harris Interactive.
For more information, visit www.asq.org.
Day in the Life
Andy Joswiak, Linetec VP of operations
Linetec is one of the largest paint and anodize finishers in the United States, and the country's largest independent architectural finisher. It operates a national trucking network and maintains 500,000 square feet for finishing products such as aluminum windows, wall systems, doors, hardware and other metal components.
The company received the 2006 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award recently, and has adopted Six Sigma as its continuous improvement methodology. More than 50 Linetec employees have completed advanced Six Sigma training and now lead internal projects, which have included waste and lead time reduction, cost savings and collaborative projects with customers.
Linetec was also recognized for its customer focus, community involvement, environmental leadership, safety and sales growth, and its use of technology to enhance employee and customer communication. Here, Andy Joswiak, Linetec's vice president of operations, discusses how the company maintains its focus on quality.
Quality Digest: What were some of the problems Linetec was having when it began its Six Sigma effort?
Andy Joswiak: Linetec was the premier aluminum finisher in the architectural industry but knew it could improve its operational efficiency. We had some great equipment, but we couldn't optimize it with the tools we had. For example, we had the best paint application equipment money could buy, but it only improved our process slightly when compared to our old equipment. Our people were working hard with some successful days, and then failure would occur without any apparent reason. Defects were up, and on-time delivery was down. We were working Saturdays and still delivering late. We needed something more, a toolset to target the root-cause issue behind the problems and a way to eliminate or at least minimize their negative effects. That toolset was Six Sigma.
QD: How did Linetec train employees?
AJ: Linetec began training senior staff on the tools, using a consultant organization. Soon afterward we trained several individuals to the Black Belt level, which included four full weeks of training. Eventually, every person in our leadership group--including all managers, supervisors and engineers--were trained to the Green Belt level. Currently we have 12 Black Belts and nearly 50 Green Belts trained, with five more currently in training. Several hourly associates were or are currently being trained to the Green Belt level as well.
QD: What other quality improvement methods has Linetec used?
AJ: Prior to Six Sigma, Linetec was heavily involved in theory of constraints (TOC), statistical process control (SPC) and a few other improvement initiatives. They worked OK but didn't always solve the problems we were facing. TOC and SPC told us where the bottlenecks were and ensured our process was running consistently, but that wasn't enough.
QD: What kind of projects did the company undertake?
AJ: We started with what we thought were our largest issues: Paint rework, paint throughput, paint consumption reduction, anodize rework, anodize throughput and material damage. We thought that if we could fix or improve these problems, we would have all of our problems solved. Those projects were completed, and we found more opportunities for improvement. We are now in our sixth year and have more than 100 projects behind us. We have done several operational improvement projects, some joint projects with customers as well as suppliers, and recently some very successful transactional projects, such as scheduling accuracy and order-entry error reduction. We currently target nearly $1 million in improvement opportunities per year.
QD: How has Six Sigma changed Linetec?
AJ: Six Sigma gave Linetec a methodology that allows us to have a systematic approach to solving nearly any problem or opportunity that presents itself. We now have methodology and training programs that ensure the knowledge learned is passed on to those who need to know it. Through Six Sigma, we have improved our product and services to our customers, including reduced defects and increased on-time delivery, and have made Linetec a great company to work for through increased profits, growth, enhanced safety, reduced stress and more opportunity for those who want it. Since starting the Six Sigma journey six years ago, Linetec has eliminated more than $4 million dollars in operational cost. This enables Linetec to be more reliable, consistent and dependable to our customers, associates and shareholders. This is a great process improvement toolset and one that will be with Linetec for many years to come.
WCBF Knows Six Sigma
Two upcoming conferences from WCBF will include practical information on the use of the Six Sigma methodology.
The third Annual Design for Six Sigma Conference will feature speakers from varied industries, including Kevin Cluff, Abbott Pharmaceuticals business excellence manager; Rick Hefner, Northrop Grumman senior manager of process initiatives; and Mark Wilen, Boston Scientific director of DFSS and corporate innovation. The conference will be held June 20-21 at The Congress Plaza in Chicago. For more information, visit www.wcbf.com/quality/5075.
WCBF's second annual Global Six Sigma Summit and Awards will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Oct. 23-26, and will include speakers such as Jim Collins and Mikel Harry. The call for entries for the awards is now underway. To find out more or make an award nomination, visit online at www.tgssa.com . To register for the summit, visit www.wcbf.com/quality/5081.
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
Leaders Recognized for Advancing Health Care Quality
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently presented NCQA Quality Awards to a senator, a governor, a physician-advocate, and a collaboration between nonprofit health organizations and a children's television network.
The recipients are:
• Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), for leading the fight to pass the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, which gave a prescription drug benefit to millions of senior citizens.
• Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, who has made improving the health of her state's citizens one of her top priorities. She has raised childhood immunization rates and launched the Healthy Kansas campaign to inspire her constituents to adopt healthier lives.
• Edward H. Wagner, M.D., whose Improving Chronic Illness Care initiative is dedicated to helping the 133 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain to lead healthier lives. Wagner is the director of the MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, and his care model has been adopted by health plans and medical practices nationwide.
• The Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge, which is a collaboration between the William J. Clinton Foundation and Nickelodeon that is designed to combat obesity in young children. The challenge follows four kids on their quest to eat better, play harder and feel better; a highlight of the program was the third annual World Day of Play, when the network went off the air and urged kids to go outside and play.
"Each of our winners is being recognized for turning their commitment and dedication into action that has helped health care achieve its fundamental purpose--to improve health," says Margaret E. O'Kane, NCQA president.
For more information on the NCQA Quality Awards, visit www.ncqa.org.
A Hard Look at 'Soft' Issues
Executives are more concerned than ever about "soft" issues such as corporate culture, environmental protection and knowledge management, according to new research.
Nine out of 10 respondents to Bain & Co.'s annual Management Tools & Trends study said that they believe corporate culture is as important as strategy for business success. Knowledge management, for the first time, ranked among the top 10 "most used" business tools, and seven out of 10 respondents said that they consider environmentally friendly products and practices to be important parts of their mission. This environmental focus is even more important to executives in emerging-market countries than those in established-market countries, with 77 percent and 59 percent, respectively, reporting its prioritization.
"Executives are actively addressing higher-order needs, changing the rules and tools of management," says Darrell Rigby, study author. "Organizational culture and so-called softer issues are now top of mind. Executives are clearly looking beyond cost cutting for success."
Increasing dissatisfaction with offshoring was also a major trend in the survey; it fell from seventh to 16th place in satisfaction this year. Offshoring showed the sixth-highest defection rate in terms of the number of companies that have abandoned its use.
The top 10 most-used management tools, according to the study, are: strategic planning (first); customer relationship management; customer segmentation; benchmarking; core competencies, and mission and vision statements (tied for fifth); and outsourcing. Business process reengineering, knowledge management, and scenario and contingency planning, collectively, tied for eighth place.
Other study highlights include:
• Chinese economic pessimism. 45 percent of Chinese executives reported that they are preparing for an economic slowdown, as compared to 27 percent in North America, 18 percent in other Asia-Pacific countries, 15 percent in Europe and 10 percent in Latin America.
• Continued globalization. 42 percent agree that cross-border acquisitions will be critical to achieving growth objectives in the next five years; 53 percent said that working with China and India will be vital to success over the same time period. Nearly two-thirds said that innovation could be increased by collaborating with outsiders, even competitors.
• Emerging vs. established markets. Executives in emerging markets tended to use total quality management, supply chain management and Six Sigma more than their counterparts in established markets. Executives in established markets were more apt to use mergers and acquisitions, offshoring, benchmarking, and scenario and contingency planning.
• Public vs. private ownership. 43 percent of respondents agree that their companies would work better if privately owned in the long term; 25 percent disagreed. Thirty-nine percent said that they would rather work for a privately owned company, and 27 percent said that they would not.
For more information, visit www.bain.com/management_tools/Management_Tools_and_Trends_2007.pdf.
Mr. Dew Goes to
The chair of the American Society for Quality's Education Division was recently appointed to serve on a U.S. Department of Education committee.
John Dew will be one of 18 committee members representing education and nonprofit institutions in the United States. He has a Ph.D. in education and was a quality professional at Lockheed Martin for 23 years before joining the University of Alabama, where he currently serves as the director of quality improvement and planning. He has written five books.
"The future of quality in higher education has never been more critical than it is today," says Dew. "For that reason I am pleased that I've been selected to represent ASQ among this group of influential educators."
Dew will serve on the Department of Education's Rulemaking Committee, which establishes rules for accreditation in higher education.
For more information, visit www.asq.org/education/why-quality/overview.html.
There are between 15,000 and 17,000 components in the average automobile made in the United States. In North America alone, 70,000 cars are delivered every business day.
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International Rosé Day is coming up on June 24! This would have to be one of my favourite ‘wine holidays’ on the calendar. When I hear the word ‘Rosé’…my heart does a little flutter. wine nerd, I fell in love with all things Rosé at the beginning of my wine journey.With so many red wine grape options and different winemaking methods, there truly is a Rosé for everyone and a Rosé for every occasion.
So how is Rosé actually made?
There are four different methods that can be used to make Rosé. It’s really interesting to delve into these methods and understand them a bit more as this can make your Rosé tasting experience even better.
Method 1: Maceration
In this method, the red grapes are left in contact with the juice for a period of time (usually 2-20 hours). The entire batch of juice is then finished into a Rosé wine. This method can produce a very pale salmon-coloured wine or a darker-coloured wine with a richer flavour (depending on how long the grape skins are kept in contact with the juice). Maceration is often used to make Provence rosé.
Method 2: Direct Pressing
This is very similar to the maceration method where the red grapes are pressed right away to remove the skins, leaving just a hint of colour in the juice. This produces a beautiful pale-coloured Rosé wine and is often used to make Australian Rosé.
Method 3: Saignée
Pronounced “San-yay”, this method happens early on in the red winemaking process. During red wine fermentation, some of the juice is taken out and put into a new vat to make a Rosé. The leftover red wine then has more concentrated flavours as a result. This method is often used to make Napa Valley Rosé.
Method 4: Blending
This method is exactly what it sounds like - a small amount of red wine is added to a vat of white wine to make Rosé (usually up to 5%). It can produce a wide range of styles from light to heavier Rosés. Blending is often used in a Champagne rosé but it’s not allowed when making still rosé in the EU.
So which grapes are used to make Rosé?
The exciting answer is…any red wine grape can be used to make Rosé. This is what makes Rosé so interesting and so varied. Usually, wine regions will focus on their dominant grape when making Rosé, for example:
- Provence Rosé is often Grenache-based.
- Tasmanian Rosé is often Pinot Noir based.
- Spanish Rosé is often Tempranillo based.
- Sicilian Rosé is often Nerello Mascalese based.
And where can you find a local Rosé?
If you’re looking for a delicious Queensland Rosé, you are spoilt for choice. Many of our local producers include a Rosé in their range, such as:
….and many more. Head here to find out more about our Queensland Wineries.
So go forth and explore and enjoy the delicious world of Rosé wine! Happy International Rosé Day everyone!
Lauren combines a love of wine with industry-level wine qualifications, and digital marketing and social media expertise. She holds the formal wine qualification WSET Level 3 (Wine) along with business qualifications, including a Master of International Business and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing). Lauren partnered with the Department of Tourism and Queensland Wine Industry Association to deliver a series of Digital Marketing and Social Media workshops to Queensland wineries last year, and during her digital marketing experiences has worked with a range of wine businesses from wineries to wine importers and distributors to wine educators and more. |
Now, there are three major parts to this recipe:
The bottom crust
The filling, and
To make the bottom crust, you’ll need:
22 Golden Oreos Crushed
5 Tbsp Melted butter
For the filling, you’ll need:
4 8oz packages cream cheese
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup corn starch
1 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2 Large Eggs
3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Jar of smuckers strawberry ice cream topping
For the topping, you’ll need:
12 Golden Oreos Crushed & divided into 2 bowls (one for plain Oreo topping, one for
your strawberry ones)
1 1/2 Tsp Softened Butter
3 Tbsp from a small package of strawberry gelatin
One more thing you should note about this Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is that the quantities of the ingredients indicated will only be sufficient for a 9-inch cake or so (hence the 9-inch cake pan), with about 16 slices or servings.
If you’re interested in making more servings and a bigger cake, it’s not just a matter of adding more Oreos or cream cheese, you have to adjust every single one of those ingredients proportionately. Now, that’s easy to do. But we know how things can get very tricky very fast in the kitchen, so if you run into any snags, do feel free to consult us by leaving a message in the comment section. We’ll be sure to get back to you.
We like to kick off our instructions with a little recommendation. Actually, it’s a very important one. Before you try to tackle our Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe, you probably should clear out any clutter on you counter top and in your kitchen area so that you can have more baking space, better hygienic conditions, as well as a freer range of movement.
When you’re done with that, you can get out all your ingredients and arrange them in those clean bowls that are going to end up in the dishwasher after all this is done. Do NOT mix the ingredients together willy-nilly, in fact, do NOT do any sort of mixing at all until the recipe tells you to.
Are you ready?
Take in a deep breath, center yourself and let’s begin!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (you do this to ensure an even heat regulated space within the oven, so that all parts of the cake can be done at the same time – both on the inside and on the outside.)
Line the outer perimeter of your pan with aluminum foil and generously apply butter to the inside to prevent sticking.
For the crust – crush the Oreo’s & incorporate the butter, press into the bottom of your springform pan.
For the filling – Place one 8-ounce package of the cream cheese, 1/3 cup of the sugar, and the cornstarch in a large bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on low until creamy, about 3 minutes, then beat in the remaining 3 packages of the cream cheese. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat in the remaining 1 1/3 cups of the sugar, then beat in the vanilla.
Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating the batter well after each one.
Blend in heavy cream.
At this point mix the filling only until completely blended. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Gently spoon 1/2 of the cheese filling on top of the prepared crust. spoon plops 1/2 the jar of strawberry topping here and there. Drag a butterknife through the strawberries to marblize the cheese/straberries. Spoon in the other half of the batter and the repeat the strawberry process on top. Bake for 1 hour or until there is only a slight jiggle when shook gently.
For the crumb topping – In a small bowl or the food processor, add the Oreo cookies and pulse into large crumbs. Add the softened butter and mix gently with a fork or your hands to make pea-sized pieces stick together. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a small bowl and set aside. Pour strawberry jello powder over the remaining crumbs and continue pinching the pieces together. Add more softened butter if needed for mixture to stick to the cake. Pour the toppings over the cake.
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Summer can be great for your skin, or it can be really hard on it. The trick is all about how you take care of your body and what skin care treatments you should use. The sun, as we all know, can be a blessing and a curse to the skin. We want to make sure that we’re prepping for summer with the best ways we know how.
Here are our recommendations of behaviors you can implement, products you should be using, and some general thoughts about how to make your skin radiant in the summer.
Regardless of your skin type, your summer skin care routine should absolutely include SPF 30 or more. This can come from straight sunscreen or a lot of lotions, moisturizers and creams have gotten into the SPF game. Protect yourself from skin cancer, wear sunscreen, but do it simply by moisturizing.
No matter how you do it, if there’s any one thing on this list that you do to prep your skin for summer months, it is stopping those awful UV rays from the sun damage that they can cause your skin. You may not think it’s a big deal now when you’re young, but if you don’t want to be fighting spots, patchy skin, and even cancerous growths when you’re older, then you need good sunscreen protection today.
Exfoliation is a crucial summer tip for skin, getting you through the long summer months. The best option is to come into Quinn Aesthetic Center and have one of our many treatments like a microdermabrasion.. This will help to get rid of the excess dead skin that has built up over the winter, and will transition you into warmer weather.
Aside from exfoliation, use an exfoliating scrub once a week–you don’t need to do it more than that–to remove any flaky or dry skin off your body and face. It greatly helps the skin’s radiance and texture, removing dirt and oils. You do NOT need to do this every day, as it can rub your skin raw, and your redness will not be a natural glow.
For a summer skin care routine that’s natural, drink water. When you’re out in the summer sun, you might be tempted by the margaritas at the pool and the iced tea in the backyard, but drinking water, as much as you can, is important to your health and welfare. As you’re outside your body is losing precious fluids through sweat, and even if you don’t feel like you’re sweating very much, the fact is that the summer sun is drying you out.
How often should you be drinking water? If you’re out in the summer sun, you should be drinking water at least every hour. Carry water with you wherever you go.
This water isn’t merely to keep you hydrated and healthy, but it will maintain the natural youthfulness of the skin. It improves the elasticity in your epidermis, which means fewer wrinkles, fewer sags, fewer bumps and cellulite divots. Not enough good can be said about drinking water if you want to look amazing at the beach.
Want a tip for glowing skin in the summer? You may not think you have oily skin, but the skin’s oil glands are much more active in the summer heat than in the winter months. Skin that used to be perfectly dry and seldom sees acne can break out in the summer because your glands are working overtime.
Acne is not something reserved for the teenage years–it can last into adulthood, and many people are never free from it. You can either give up, or you can fight it with good summer skin care tips.
Use toner in the middle of the day to remove the sweat and oil that builds up, especially on your face, neck and shoulders. And use a topical acne treatment as part of your summer skin care routine. Just an application before bed will help manage the oil and the breakouts.
How hard can a shower be? You might be surprised to learn that showering in the summer is different from showering in the winter.
For starters, hot water can dry out your skin, and as nice as it can feel to take a long hot bath, it’s better for your skin in the summer to take a lukewarm shower or bath, and then end it with a douse in cold water.
Yes! We know it may not seem like the best way to relax! But it can be so good for your skin. This is especially true when you’re shaving. The cool rinse will close the pores which will leave your skin looking and feeling smooth.
When you get out of the shower, after shaving, apply a moisturizer to everything that you’ve shaved (you can really apply it to your whole body, but it’s especially important as an after shaving routine).
We know you’re already wearing SPF 30 or more sunscreen. We know you have SPF lip balm. We know you’re doing everything you can to protect your skin. But there are times when you should lie out in the sun to soak up the rays (these times should be limited and minimal) but most of your time is better spent under an umbrella, a cabana, or the shade of trees.
Remember: your summer skin prep tips are not just prepping your skin for this summer, but for future years down the road. You want that skin to stay as healthy and radiant twenty years from now as it is today.
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Yakima Baseline Rack With Silver JetStream Bars
As vehicles become more streamlined and aerodynamic for improved efficeincy, naked rooflines have become increasingly more common. Yakima's Baseline Car Roof Rack System is designed with today's bare rooflines in mind to create the optimal vehicle specific fits. Pitch adjustment allows the crossbars to remain level on vehicles with a curved roof, and the padded touchpoints making contact with the roof and door jambs help protect the finish of the vehicle when the rack is installed
- Includes 4 BaseLine Towers, 2 sets of BaseClips and Pair of Load Bars
- Designed to fit vehicles with naked rooflines
- Pitch adjustment levels crossbars on vehicles with curved rooflines
- BaseClips are vehicle specific
- Includes all installation tools and instructions
- Fully Lockable (locks sold separately)
The Yakima BaseLine Complete Roof Rack System attaches to vehicles with naked, or smooth roof-lines. The BaseLine Car Rack is part of Yakima's StreamLine Series product line and utilizes Yakima's unique bi-axial DropHook clip adjustment to assure a custom secure, streamline fit. Yakima's innovative design offers a Pitch Adjustment and Toe Adjustment creating a more custom and tailored fit desing. The Pitch Adjustment allows the crossbars to tilt to help keep the crossbars as level as possible on your vehicle, especially for vehicles with curved roof-lines. Toe adjustment changes the angle of the BaseLine Tower base pad for a perfect fit on vehicles with tapered roof-lines. A pre-calibrated torque driver is included with the Baseline Towers to ensure the exact tightness level during installation. The Yakima BaseLine Complete Roof Rack comes with pair of Load Bars, four Yakima BaseLine Towers, and two pairs of BaseClips (pair for the rear and pair for the front). With the addition of 4 Yakima SKS Lock Cores, Yakima BaseLine Towers can be locked to your vehicle (sold separately).
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Oleksandr Korniienko, the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, delivered a welcoming speech at the roundtable discussion “Peculiarities of legal regulation of improving the participation of local self-government in inter-territorial and cross-border cooperation”.
“The topic of decentralisation reform and improvement of the life of local self-government is the changes that should take place every day,” said Oleksandr Korniienko, noting that all Ukrainians want to have quality and fast services.
“This is a European vision, and it is important that we have moved on to the topic of regional development projects with the support of the European Commission. This is one of the areas that we can intensify sufficiently, and we are working on it,” he said.
The First Vice Speaker stressed that in times of full-scale aggression, he always emphasises the high role of local self-government: “From the way they defended their communities to the way they continue to maintain their capabilities and resources.”
“At the same time, large resource projects are already at the start – it is important to delve into them and realise that we have to get closer to the same level as European cities. This is part of the European integration track,” said Oleksandr Korniienko.
In conclusion, he expressed his gratitude to the Committee on State Building, Local Self-Government, Regional and Urban Development for their ongoing joint work and to USAID Ukraine for its support of the Ukrainian people.
For reference. The event was organised by the Committee on State Building, Local Governance, Regional and Urban Development jointly with the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine with the assistance and support of the USAID/Ukraine Local Government Performance and Accountability Improvement Project (HOVERLA). |
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SOFIA metro operator Metropolitan has signed a Lev 958,000 (€489,800) deal with local company Sweco Energoproekt to design a 5.6km metro line with six stations, which will link the Bulgarian capital’s central areas with the eastern Slatina district.
Station design is one of five core elements of the Nodes research project. Richard Booth, scheme development manager at Britain's West Midlands transport authority Centro, who led the design element of the project, and Caroline Hoogendoorn, the International Public Transport Association's (UITP) Nodes coordinator, reflect on Nodes achievements at improving interchange design.
3D printing is revolutionising manufacturing processes in industries ranging from construction to medical and Formula 1 motor racing. Rail is also benefiting from this Technology. However, as Kevin Smith discovers, the complex process of approving new materials for use in rolling stock components is preventing widespread adoption.
A new course in Railway Technology offered by HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and developed with industry partners is aiming to encourage young people to enter railway engineering. Roepesh Bechan, coordinator of the minor in Railway Technology at HU, and André van Es, senior consultant at Arcadis, outline how the course came about, the challenges faced, and their future goals.
ON September 20 2014, Netherlands Railways (NS) celebrated the 175th anniversary of the country's first railway journey with a commemorative train repeating the maiden voyage from Amsterdam to Haarlem.
From these humble beginnings, the Dutch network has developed to become one of the most intensively used in the world. Today it carries approximately 5 million passengers per operational track-km annually compared with an average of 1.8 million across Europe every year. The current railway meets requirements for safe operation. But with the system dating back to a period of less intense traffic and fewer trains, maintaining this aging infrastructure to its optimal condition is a massive task.
As a result a new generation of multidisciplinary railway engineers, which will continue to develop and introduce the latest technologies into a complex railway system, is required to keep up with the demands of a rapidly changing and increasingly global society which demands transport by rail.
However, following our visits to InnoTrans and the 2nd UIC World Congress on Rail Training in recent years, we noticed that there is a shortage of qualified railway professionals across the world to deliver these technological advances. Many sectors also face the prospect of a shortfall in talent in the years to come.
A lack of suitable railway engineering courses at universities is a major cause of this impending problem and a real area for concern. In the Netherlands training is only available through in-house courses for existing employees, while there is only one railway-specific course available at a Master's level at the Technical University of Delft's Civil Engineering department.
Recognising this impending issue, Arcadis a member of NLingenieurs, a Dutch association of consulting engineers, took the initiative to propose a solution. They contacted faculty in the Engineering and Design department at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU), and suggested the concept of the minor in Railway Technology.
Subsequent collaborative efforts between HU faculty, staff at Dutch infrastructure manager Prorail and Arcadis led to the development of a full-time course which aims to achieve two primary objectives: attract new young people to the railway industry who might continue developments in railway technology; and prevent the loss of knowledge and experience as current railway industry employees reach retirement age.
The course is already producing results. Since the first group of undergraduate students began work at HU in September 2012, 51 students have participated, and 48 have successfully graduated. There are currently 15 students enrolled, and of the first cohort of 16 students, five have taken a job within the industry, while some of the others are pursuing further studies in rail-related subjects. In addition, one student is now working for Arcadis as a mechanical engineer after developing an improved dropper for a catenary wire clamp during an internship. The solution does not require a temporary binding and offers an assembly cost saving of 10%.
The course targets students with an inherent interest in railway technology and those with a general interest in mobility. We promote the course at twice-annual university open days, two engineering open days, and a minor market day. We are also finding that some of our new students are directed to us by past participants who have reported a positive experience.
Many of the students that sign up for the course either have family already working within the industry or have an intrinsic interest in railways. However, a student's background and field of study is not an obstacle to an application and we have attracted students in fields ranging from engineering and landscaping to business engineering and safety and security management studies. Indeed we want students with a range of experience and ideas to provide a platform for fresh thinking in developing railway technology and rail-related systems suitable for the 21st century railway.
The minor in Railway Technology is currently part of the existing engineering programme at HU meaning that we are benefiting from the university and engineering department's facilities. This relationship also helped us to start the first course relatively quickly.
The minor relies on partnerships with companies active in the Dutch railway industry, which are primarily engaged in managing, designing, constructing and maintaining railway systems (see panel). Their knowledge is adapted to the needs of the students as well as HU's policies, and each company supplies the course with material on specific subjects. All of this material remains available to the students through a university-controlled website which excludes sensitive information, while the students are encouraged to network with each other and those in the industry via a Facebook page.
The programme covers a broad range of railway subjects. In the first semester students study railway traffic engineering, railway system engineering, and railway turnout construction as a five-day internship. In semester two they are taught railway design, railway construction and railway maintenance for both heavy and light rail systems. From completing each of these units, students on the course are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes:
In addition to supplying information, our industry partners offer students first-hand experience of railway engineering through access to organised field trips and internship opportunities, such as the turnout internship. One of the collaborating partners also agreed to supply all of the students with the necessary safety gear for all outdoor activities, while the students are required to pass two mandatory railway safety courses prior to the start of the course.
During the first semester of the course, students use the facilities at Rail Infra Opleidingen (Rio) under a collaborative agreement between HU and the Amersfoort-based company. Rio features several well-equipped laboratories and is primarily used to train and test railway technicians in a broad range of infrastructure-related specialties. Rio recreates actual situations found on the Dutch railway at both indoor and outdoor laboratories where students can practice and experience electrification and signalling installations, and communication systems among others in a safe and controlled environment.
Due to the course's range of complex subjects which are not necessarily related, we began the programme in 2012 with 43 specialist instructors. Each has their specific area of expertise and all work in the field as professional advisors, asset managers and engineers responsible for designing, constructing or maintaining railway systems. They understand the life-cycle of railway systems, can evaluate railway performance, and are able to link engineering and technology to societal and economic benefits, a critical element of the course.
However, coordinating this team was an enormous task and the students soon voiced concerns about working with someone new in every subject taught. In some areas they wanted continuity while it was clear we had to improve the ratio between teachers and students. We also found that not every specialist was a born instructor. Some found the transition to teaching students instead of professionals difficult. We subsequently introduced an introductory didactic skills course to all instructors to ease this transition and improve the level of instruction on offer.
From the initial framework to the selection of subjects and the acquisition of course material, setting up a course in this field has been quite a challenge over the past three years and it has required a considerable amount of work. With the framework and team of dedicated teachers and partners now in place, we are looking to develop the course further to cover an even broader range of specialised railway engineering subjects, including those that look at ERTMS, where there is a real shortage of specialist engineers.
In this globalising world, we too need to expand our vision beyond our borders and look for potential opportunities in the international market. One proposition is offering the course in English. We are also looking to establish relationships and ultimately partnerships with universities in other countries for co-creation and to promote our railway courses, initiate exchange programmes, and develop study materials for railway systems used in Europe and around the world.
A final step is to integrate research from universities, the railway industry and other education institutions to jointly create a platform for railway knowledge, research and development. This would provide our students with even greater opportunities to challenge themselves to overcome many of railway engineering's unanswered questions.
Through our work at HU we have established relationships with the railway industry and built a framework from which our instructors can pass on their knowledge and expertise. This, we hope, will continue to attract well-motivated candidates who will ultimately take up jobs within the rail industry and plug the current skills gap. But this is just the start. For us the challenge remains to expand this railway course nationally and internationally to benefit the wider industry well into the future.
For more information (in Dutch) on the minor in Railway Technology visit http://www.studiekeuze.hu.nl/los/Techniek-en-design/Minorrailtechniek.aspx |
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Ginger is playful, curious, eager to please, and very loving. She loves attention and likes to be right at our side. She has a beautiful, non-shed, hypo-allergenic coat. She is excellent with children. Poodles are a watch dog -- meaning they alert you when there is something or someone out of the ordinary. They are so fun to train, as they love to learn new things, and performing different tricks!
Some of Ginger's Past Puppies |
Like the Sun in Storm (poetry)
** Finalist, Oregon Book Award **
I'm holding onto history,
someone else's sanity,
after the crash.
Those three lines sum up for me what I have always loved about Ralph Salisbury as a poet—one whose vision has grown stronger with age. Clarity and complexity are as intertwined in his work as is his mixed Cherokee-Shawnee-English-Irish ancestry and his own path as a youthful warrior and a wise elder counseling peace. His words are those of a man struck by lightning, both literally and figuratively, and the sanity that he holds onto and forces us to face, is that of one whose survival is both metaphor and guide for the generations that follow.
—Joseph Bruchac, Breaking Silence (American Book Award), The Boy Who Lived with the Bears (Boston Globe Book Award), Dog People (Paterson Award)
Ralph Salisbury's Like the Sun in Storm is a great eagle-soaring sweep of poetry. In these times of wars and suffering, his poems give powerful voice to that which too many people ignore or are afraid to speak about or are too brainwashed to recognize. Like the Sun in Storm is beautiful, brilliant, true ... an assuaging of a deep homesickness for that which shimmers with honesty and heart wisdom. This Cherokee-Shawnee elder's poems brilliantly distill home and shelter out of the violent complexity of America's and the entire planet's current frightening reality/surreality. Ralph, beloved poet and brother, thank you/nya'weh for this saving poetry.
—Susan Deer Cloud, Poet, NEA & NYFA fellowships recipient, author of Car Stealer and The Last Ceremony
The manifest destiny of these poems is justice and salvation in language for people torn down by blind nationalism, war, greed and racism. As soft as lingerie, as tough as steel pipe, and as fine in phrase and image as our best American poets, Ralph Salisbury sings "Like the Sun in Storm" for a world that can be healed.
—Henry Hughes, Winner: 2012 Gival Press Oscar Wilde Award, author of Moist Meridian and Men Holding Eggs (Oregon Book Award in poetry)
Sample poems from Like the Sun in Storm
"Like the Sun in Storm"
There was a place
where the big kids let me hide, the space
too small for any of them,
between a white lilac and one
like the sun in storm
or the blood of a butchered pig
darkened by earth, and when
the game was done
and everyone else had got caught
I stayed and still stay
in the nest of the big one's willingness
to let me become
the pretend child of all of them
and the sense that the world--
despite some slaps and the occasional
crunch of knuckles against teeth
and my brother being sent to war–
could be really good.
"Coffins Sliding Like Kids' Sleds Down"
(From my wife's father's story.)
This view-home’s sundown side’s whole wall
a window as clear as a waterfall,
glistens of coffins sliding like kids' sleds down
a street earthquake wrenched steep
were what memory made
my wife’s father make
of our valley's other side's lights’
glacier glitters, and, though
turbine tornados herd melted snow's stampede-flow
into tungsten’s blind canyons,
only the lightning strike
from which I stumbled upright illuminates
this page, on which
the father of the mother of my daughter slides
beyond words wrenched deep, as years
before and beyond my few collide.
"Awakened by Cell Phone"
Awakening, beneath pines,
where a border of earth
the river dried from
gives thanks to rain,
I hear the lovely and loving chatter
my daughter's year old daughter sends
through silicon crystals
transmitted into eons of green
metamorphosed into petroleum
reborn as plastic, and, yes, into the centuries
of families which formed my ear. |
Peter Harrington of London has released a catalogue of Modern Literature, Part One A-K. Obviously, there will be more, but this first part covers authors from J.R. Ackerley to Jerzy Kosinski. If you collect 20th century writers within this section of the alphabet, you have a great chance of finding a match as there are almost 500 books offered. Most are first editions and condition is generally exceptional. Here are a few samples of the books you will find.
The image you see on this catalogue's cover comes from the dust jacket of Metropolis, published in 1926. It was written by Thea von Harbou, but based on the screenplay prepared by her and her husband Fritz Lang. It is a science fiction piece about the world a century hence (which today is only 13 years away). It is a fantastic, futuristic city on the surface, but under the streets, workers slavishly run the machines that keep this city working. The film was released the following year and was the most expensive silent film ever made. The film may have been predicting a terrible future a century away, but this was a German production, and the most horrible of slave labor camps would be coming to that land only a little more than a decade in the future. No one could have imagined at the time. Lang opposed the rise of the Nazis and escaped to America in the early 1930s, while von Harbou became a supporter and filmmaker for them. Naturally, the couple split. Item 355. Priced at £9,500 (British pounds, or about $14,662 in U.S. dollars).
Item 440 is the first book from James Joyce, Chamber Music, published in 1907. While Joyce was a talented singer, this is a collection of poetry, not songs. Joyce was only 25 years old at the time and made his living though teaching and various business ventures. His success as a writer was still several years away. However, this book achieved a certain amount of critical acclaim, though this was not reflected in its sales. Offered is the first issue of the first edition. There were 509 copies printed, but only around 200 were bound. The others were bound later after Joyce's writing became successful. This copy is from the first binding. £6,500 (US $10,023).
For those who like books that actually relate to music, there is Porgy and Bess. An Opera in Three Acts... This was produced for the 1935 opera with music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Heyward wrote the original book and play on which the opera was based. This is a first edition, limited issue (250 copies), signed by both Gershwins, Heyward, and Director Rouben Mamoulian. Item 310. £9,500 (US $14,656).
Item 270 is a book signed by Ian Fleming, but it is not one of his own. Rather, it is a copy of Humoresque, by the Italian born British poet Humbert Wolfe. The date of Fleming's signature explains why it was not on one of his own books – 1926. Fleming was only 18 at the time and would not publish his first novel for another 27 years. Wolfe was a popular poet in the 1920s, so it is not surprising the young Fleming had a copy of one of his books, though he has now been mostly forgotten. £650 (US $1,002).
I don't know what is the most well-read book of the second half of the 20th century, but this one must be on the list: Lord of the Flies, William Golding's look at a new “civilization” formed by children stranded alone on an island. It is a depressing look for anyone who thinks humanity has evolved very much over the, say, last few million years. Beginning with their British schoolboy rules, the children quickly break down to living the law of the jungle when left to their own devices. The distance between us and the jungle is oh so thin. This is a first edition proof copy from 1954. Item 316. £5,250 (US $8,098). |
North Carolina State University and Eastman Chemical Co. have signed a $10 million research agreement.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported (http://bit.ly/Occaxf) the agreement includes a number of schools within the university.
The agreement also provides a revenue sharing plan for any discoveries.
N.C. State vice chancellor Terri Lomax says the agreement gives Eastman the commercial rights to any products that result from the research with sales of less than $20 million. Lomax says the schools will get royalties for sales beyond $20 million.
Eastman’s Greg Nelson says having the revenue sharing agreement in place in advance will make it easier for company operations. Nelson says the deal should also get the university’s products and technologies into the marketplace more quickly.
Eastman will provide the money over six years.
Information from: The News & Observer, http://www.newsobserver.com |
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RealClassic magazine contributor Colin Sparrow has been quiet for a while, busy compiling his extensive marque history about Greeves motorcycles. There’s precious little Greeves information generally available, so this book will be a boon to owners and enthusiasts…
In 25 years from the early 1950s through to the end of the 1970s, Greeves produced less than 30,000 machines – a relatively modest number compared with some of their contemporaries of the original British bike industry, such as Triumph. However Greeves was not small in ambition or indeed achievement , themes which marque expert Colin Sparrow explores and examines in his new book, ‘Greeves – The Complete Story.’
From a tentative start in the early 1950’s, Greeves expanded through the 1960s, producing scrambler, trials, road racing and road bikes. Founders Bert Greeves and Derry Preston Cobb produced machines from their factory at Thundersley in Essex, establishing a worldwide reputation in motorcycle sport, particularly off-road competition. Greeves scramblers won the European Championship in 1960 and 1961 and numerous ACU Scrambles Stars. The trials bikes were consistent front-runners in competition and were a leading influence in the move from big four-strokes to lighter two-strokes in trials. Greeves bikes won the European Trials Championship in 1964 and 1967. In 1969 a Greeves was ridden to victory in the Scottish Six Days Trial, the last British bike to achieve that honour.
With an increasing reputation for success, Greeves machines could be seen in rising numbers competing in the International Six Days Trial and other prestigious events. Works machines were included in one or more of the British International Trophy or Silver Vase teams in every year of the 1960s. In all, 41 ISDT Gold Medals were won on Greeves machines. In 1963 Greeves put a 250cc road-racing machine into production. Intended as an inexpensive clubman’s mount it nonetheless succeeded in winning the lightweight Manx Grand Prix in 1964 and 1965, and numerous short-circuit races.
Greeves on Now…
As well as all these successful competition machines, Greeves also made some very attractive small capacity roadsters, which handled far better than their peers thanks in no small measure to the chassis technology the firm had developed through racing. The roadsters were lightweights mostly powered by Villiers engines, and Greeves twin-cylinder models were particularly pleasant machines to ride. Grab a copy of the June 2014 issue of RealClassic magazine, RC122, for Colin’s overview of Greeves roadsters and a roadtest of a 1961 Sports Twin.
In this hardback book, author Colin provides an in-depth review of the marque, including production histories and specification details for all the main models along with hundreds of photos. The text covers Bert Greeves, Derry Preston Cobb and the formative years from invalid carriages to motorcycle production; model-by-model specification guides for the main roadsters, scramblers, trials bikes and road racing bikes; an extensive competition history, and practical hands-on advice on owning and restoring a Greeves model today.
Colin has long been a dedicated Greeves enthusiast, riding various models in road racing, sprinting, trials and scrambles. He’s been the chairman of the Greeves Riders’ Association and currently produces the club’s publication, Leading Link. And of course, Colin has written several excellent articles on bikes of the marque for RealClassic magazine over the years. It’s not easy to cram all that experience between the covers of a single book, but he’s done his best…
‘Greeves: the complete story’ by Colin Sparrow is published by Crowood Press, ISBN 978-1847977410. RRP £29.95, it’s available to
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Software-controlled analog patchbay provides gains in efficiency and flexibility in the mix room and studio alike
Nashville, TN, October 25, 2022 – When Russ Long arrived in Nashville to attend Belmont University’s audio program in the late 80s, his plan was to acquire training as an engineer and then to relocate to one of the coastal music hubs for employment. But falling in love with Music City, he quickly engendered himself to the musicians and producers working at the local studios. “At first I was working on demos, which often involved the same session musicians who would play on the final recordings if the song went somewhere,” he says. “So, I got to do some major label work because the artists I recorded demos for ended up getting signed. It took off from there.” Cutting his teeth in the studio during the era of analog recording, Long gained an appreciation for the sonic advantages of outboard hardware, which he still uses in his audio work today. Recently, Long has turned to the power of the Flock Audio PATCH digitally controlled fully analog patchbay to bolster the speed and flexibility of his hybrid digital and analog workflow to keep up with today’s fast-paced recording industry.
The sound of hardware
Relocating outside of Nashville to nearby Brentwood, Long built a home studio to function as a mix space. The studio incorporated many of his favorite outboard hardware units, from EQs to compressors to delays and reverbs. “Mixing has really become my focus, and analog gear is a really important part of my workflow,” he says. “While there are a lot of fantastic plug-ins that get you 98% of the way there, that extra 2% that the actual hardware provides is just invaluable.” Long notes that the way that records are made now–more often a piecemeal process than a stretch of continuous sessions–requires agility on the production side.
“Back in the 90s people would book weeks at a time at a studio to make a whole record from beginning to end. But now even the biggest of records often have the producer doing some overdubs at their home studio or the artist cutting the vocals on their own at their place. Being able to bounce back and forth from song to song as your mixing is essential.” Not wanting his beloved outboard to be left behind, Long discovered the Flock Audio PATCH and PATCH APP 3.0 software, allowing him to achieve the agility he requires in the mix process with an all-analog conversion-free signal path.
Before the PATCH, Long had wired his mix room to utilize outboard hardware in a pre-routed set-it-and-forget-it configuration. “I used to just have everything patched to my most used routings,” he explains. “I rarely moved the cables. One cable always goes here, another cable always goes here, and I work around that. This allows for straightforward recalls, but it’s very limiting creatively.” Discovering the PATCH Series, Long realized that the PATCH provided a way to more fully explore the potential of his hardware without sacrificing recall-ability. He acquired the 64-point PATCH, which features 32 inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors and a pair front panel XLR I/Os and integrated it into his setup.
Long found integrating the PATCH utilizing the PATCH APP control software to be immediately comprehensible. “It’s such a well-designed piece of gear that you can jump in and start using without reading a manual,” he says. “I got it up and running without any problems.” Long patched 24 channels of outboard gear in total to his PATCH, saving 8 channels of throughput for his interface’s ins and outs. “I’ve got all my EQs, dynamics, and spatial effects connected,” he says. PATCH APP’s intuitive interface allows Long to experiment with routings until he finds the perfect option, with recall never more than a click away. “The PATCH allows me to use completely different routings from song to song, store them as a preset, drop that in my session folder, and instantly recall it when I open up that song again,” he says. “It’s pretty amazing.”
Quick on the draw
Long recently found himself reaping the gains in efficiency PATCH provides while working on a record for the band Shadowland, a Nashville supergroup featuring Sandra McCracken, Luke Laird, and Brett Taylor. “I’ve worked with Sandra a lot, and Luke’s a very successful producer working with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Thomas Rhett,” he says. “They wrote the music for this project in an old cabin from the 1800s and we recorded it there on site. The vibe was amazing.” Back at his mixing studio, Long used the PATCH to deliver the crisp sounds of his pure analog signal path without sacrificing versatility. “Working on a full album, the PATCH really got to prove its worth because we’re bouncing back and forth between songs,” he says. “With PATCH I’m not missing a beat, even if there are very different routings from one song to another. It was easy to see how much value the PATCH added in time savings.”
While working on a mix, Long also appreciates the ease with which the PATCH allows him to conduct A/B comparisons of different routing options. “It’s so easy and fast to change up a routing in PATCH APP,” he says. “If I want to compare having a compressor before an EQ versus the EQ before the compressor, I can do that on the fly, whereas the time it takes to do that with a conventional patchbay makes it hard for your ear to really make an evaluation.” Long also leverages this flexibility to take advantage of some problem-solving studio tricks he has found useful time and again. “Sometimes if I have a reverb that’s too bright I like to run a dynamics processor before the send to de-ess it,” he says. “PATCH APP lets me drop that hardware de-esser right in there with a single click.”
The more the merrier
The ability to create mults in the PATCH APP routing matrix is another one of the features of the PATCH that Long has found valuable during the mix process. “The PATCH’s mult functionality is the coolest thing of all,” he says. “The ability to create however many mults you need in an instant makes your patchbay super flexible.” Long utilizes these mults to create more dynamic mixes utilizing his hardware sends. “Sometimes I’ll have a slightly different path for a different section of the song,” he says. “Like maybe I want the bass to have a little more grit on it in the bridge, for example. Sure, you can print and automate this stuff in the DAW, but it’s way simpler with the PATCH to just have it coming back on another channel and just automate volume instead of a bunch of plug-in parameters. Truly amazing!”
In addition to the mix room, Long sees applications for PATCH’s mult functionality in the recording studio. “A lot of times in the studio you might engage a dynamics processor that sounds great but may be questionable to print in case it proves too drastic,” he says. “With PATCH it’s incredibly easy to mult the input signal and record one dry and one wet track. Then if the mix engineer working on the track decides that the processing was too much, they can always go back to the dry version. They can see the vibe we were looking at in the studio while retaining the option to take things in their own direction.”
Hardware at a click
For Long, PATCH is the kind of innovative approach to hardware management that gives him confidence that outboard is here to stay. “I think the PATCH bridges that gap between analog gear and the modern-day studio,” Long says. “I expect we’ll start to see it in a lot of tracking spaces and mixing spaces alike. Imagine going to work in a studio and being able to access all of the studio’s outboard racks from the comfort of the central mix position just using the mouse.” As a new generation of engineers reared in the digital age discovers the magic of analog hardware, the PATCH Series also provides a useful point of entry into the analog domain. “PATCH gives today’s engineers the workflow that they’re familiar with from working with the DAW, but with all the benefits of analog,” Long says. “It’s the future of hardware integration.”
For more on the PATCH System, visit: http://www.flockaudio.com. |
Artist Name: Dan Dailey Title: Wake Me When It’s Over Genre: Male Rock/Pop Vocal Rating:
DAW with Universal Audio Apollo 8 and UAD-2 Satellite running Avid Pro Tools 12.8. Manley dual mono tube DI, Chandler REDD and EMI mic preamps and Germanium equalizers, Empirical Labs Distressors and Fatsos. Lauten Eden Mic. Avantone and Focal monitors, Focal Spirit Pro Headphones. Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass, PRS Singlecut semi-hollowbody guitar, Aguilar Tone Hammer, Fulltone Clean Boost, Strymon Deco. Korg Triton Extreme keyboard workstation. Toontrack Superior Drummer for all drum parts.
Production Notes & Credits
“Wake Me When it’s Over” is a male vocal rock song. Dan did it all with the exception of the high harmonies, which were courtesy of Elizabeth Holder, and the drum programming which was handled by Chris Parsons.
Reviewed By Marty Peters
This month’s SPOTLIGHT combines skilled recording/programming and performance chops along with some killer tones, resulting in a superb overall track.
In his production notes, Dan tells us that he initiated the recording with a rough demo consisting of a click track, bass and rhythm guitars, and lead vocal. Once that was prepared, he passed it on to Chris, who programmed the drum parts using Superior Drummer. Huge kudos to Dan for bringing in some outside assistance for his drums here.
For years, we have been pointing out that the weak spot in so many one-person recording submissions is the drum programming. Wearing multiple hats while creating/arranging and recording is difficult enough, and for a non-drummer, the chances of constructing a realistically programmed performance are poor. To that end, we have suggested time and again that getting help from an experienced programmer with solid drum knowledge could be an invaluable asset, and the drums here are proof positive. We love the straightahead solid feel of the drums, and the tones are impressive across the board. Well done, gentlemen.
Armed with his drum track, Dan loaded it into his Pro Tools rig and began to recreate his keeper parts in earnest—and boy, that sweet group of preamps, DIs and compressors sure provide an awful nice signal path! Rarely do we hear the level of richness and clarity that we find on the various sound sources that comprise “Wake Me When it’s Over”. The bass is full but articulate, ditto the guitars and vocals, and we are happy to report that the dreaded sibilant and overcompression/limiting artifacts that plague so many submissions are nowhere to be found here.
We also must give Dan his props for a succinct arrangement that leaves plenty of frequency space for all of the instruments and vocals presented, and for a clean and thoughtful mix that brings out the best in each while still presenting a unified whole.
“Wake Me When it’s Over” ticks a lot of boxes for us in our quest to assist you loyal readers in your recording journey. Smart arrangement; skilled performances; gain staging and processing management; solid frequency recognition… and last (but certainly not least), the collaborative process where the drums were concerned. Much to study and enjoy here, friends!
Quality shines through.
Dan Dailey, [email protected] |
Do you want to apply for the Enugu SUBEB Recruitment 2024? If yes, continue reading this article as we are going to be teaching you how to submit your application successfully on the application portal via www.enugustate.gov.ng.
This page will cover all topics that concerns the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board Teachers Recruitment which includes the official application portal – www.enugustate.gov.ng, application form, requirements and qualifications, how to apply, screening exams date and the application deadline.
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The Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board has officially open her application portal for interested candidates to submit their application. Interested candidates are advised to submit their application before the closing date.
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Social Studies
- Basic Education Studies
- Primary Education Studies
- Integrated Science
- Agricultural Science
- Business Education
- Introductory Technology
- Physical and Health Education
- Computer Science
- Civic Education
- Islamic Religious Studies
- Christian Religious Studies
Enugu SUBEB Recruitment Requirements 2024
You need to take this part very important. Before you are qualified to apply for the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board you need to have possess the following;
- Applicants must possess five (5) O’level credit passes in one sitting including mathematics and English language.
- Applicants must possess NCE / OND / HND / BSc certificates.
- Applicant must not be less than 22 years old
- Applicant must be willing to be deployed to any local government of the state
- Applicant must be physically and mentally fine
How to Apply for Enugu SUBEB Recruitment 2024
To apply for the Enugu SUBEB you need to first login to the application portal via https://www.enugustate.gov.ng/. Click on the “Apply Now’ button, create an account with your active email and fill the application form accordingly.
Ensure to attach a clear scanned copy of your credentials where requested and submit your application.
After the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and called upon for the CBT exams. |
Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprenticeship 2023 Notification – Health Sanitary Inspector – 50 Vacancies – Apply Online
Latest Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprenticeship 2023 Notification – Municipal Corporation Karnal has released notifications in NAPS portal for Apprenticeship Training. Municipal Corporation Karnal invites applications for the trade of Health Sanitary Inspector. Municipal Corporation Karnal has announced 50 vacancies for the apprenticeship training in above trades. Candidates who have eligibility as per Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprenticeship notification may apply online at NAPS Official Website.
Before apply for the Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprentices vacancies, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility conditions given in the advertisement. Also be aware of training location, training details, stipend and application procedure from the advertisement. NAPS will disable the online application link after the stipulated date and time. So, submit the online application form on or before the last date. Selected candidates will have stipend from ₹6,000.00 to ₹7,700.00.
Important details of Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprentices Training Notification
- 10th Standard.
- ₹6,000.00 – ₹7,700.00.
- 15 Months.
- Healthcare and Wellness.
Online Application Procedure:-
Before apply for the position, candidates should have valid Email Address and Mobile Number. First candidates should register with their basic details and login to apply for the positions with the help of the registration details.
How to apply for Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprentices Vacancies
- Logon to NAPS official website.
- Find the advertisement and online application for the Recruitment.
- Read the advertisement completely and check your eligibility.
- If you are eligible then apply online for the recruitment.
- Complete the online application form and upload required documents.
- Finally take a printout of online application for reference.
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Find upcoming Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprentices Recruitment notifications @ Recruitment Reader. For more details regarding Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprentices Recruitment Notification 2023 logon to NAPS official site. The information given above is based on the Municipal Corporation Karnal Apprentices official advertisement.
- Keep check this site to get upcoming and latest employment notifications of public, private and government sectors. Here we have given short summary of official notification and necessary links to access official site. Make use of these links to land on correct page or website. |
Stefanie Joostberns Jones
A former standout high school and college track and field athlete, Stefanie is now looking to get back into running and racing on a regular basis while balancing a full-time job, football refereeing in the fall, and a family with four children under the age of five! Stefanie was a four year letter winner in basketball and track in high school earning All State honors in the 800m run. At Central Michigan, Stefanie focused on track and field graduating in 2009. Stefanie’s goal is to compete in 5km races. Her personal bests are 60.0 in the 400m and 2:19 in the 800m. |
Past and present members
3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3RHA) has a vibrant Past and Present Members element which has been running in an official capacity for over 20 years. All past and present serving members of the Regiment, including attached Arms such as REME and AGC personnel are entitled to join the PPM through their service to the Regiment.
The PPM currently has around 2500 members who have seen operational service in Aden, Kenya, South Korea, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan .
Our Standard Bearers for members funerals are all PPM members who volunteer their time to attend these events up and down the country. We now have two separate Standard Bearer Parties, North and South, which takes some of the travel burden away.
If you have served with 3RHA in any capacity and would like to find out more about the PPM there is a dedicated Facebook Group which can be found here. The Facebook page is where you will find all the latest news and updates from members including old photos and shared memories. Red Cypher updates are also added along with upcoming events which may also allow you to connect with comrades and friends from your time with the Regiment.
For those who do not use Facebook, we will be sending out regular newsletters detailing the work of Red Cypher, upcoming events and the latest news from the Past and Present Members. You can register for the newsletter which will be sent via email here
You can find the PPM Charter, which details the structure of the organisation here
red cypher ppm announcement 7th dec 2023
To all members of Red Cypher
I write this message to all serving members and veterans of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery as Chairman of Red Cypher PPM to cover two issues: the location for the PPM weekend in 2024 and a contact list for Red Cypher.
The choice of Newcastle for the 2023 PPM weekend raised significant concerns amongst a number of veterans, not least as many thought there had been a lack of consultation before the location was decided on. As a consequence, a review committee was asked to look at the long-term location for the weekend. With a limited number of returns to the questionnaire that was put out, the recommendation from the committee was that the northeast should become the long-term location. It is a fact that the regimental demographic is moving steadily northwards. Nonetheless, the President of Red Cypher and the Regimental Colonel are well aware of the strength of feeling that exists amongst some veterans and the challenge for some, both in cost and logistics, of a location in the north of the country. They have directed that the review committee continues its work and once another report is prepared, they will come to a decision later in the year.
However, to give some certainty for the next two years, the PPM weekend will be in the Newcastle area again in 2024. The venue may not be the same hotel, however, and this will be looked at in light of the returns that were provided to the questionnaire. 2025 is the 25th anniversary of the PPM. To encourage the maximum attendance, a more central location will be sought and advertised as soon as possible. I appreciate that this information will not please everyone, but this is the decision that has been taken. And as Chairman, I take heart from the questionnaire where a number of respondents said they would travel anywhere in the country to meet up with former mates and enjoy the camaraderie of Red Cypher.
At the request of some veterans who do not use social media, we are putting together a list for communication by email. A form is now available to register your details here and links will be posted on the Red Cypher PPM Facebook page and on the new Red Cypher website (https://www.redcypher.org.uk ) to register contact details.
With my best wishes |
This page provides an introduction to some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols and customs.
Note: This is a general guide only and may not apply in all circumstances. You should seek further guidance from the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community for specific information.
Welcome to Country
Welcome to Country is a customary welcome performed by Traditional Owners (the Quandamooka People in most of the Redlands with a small portion identified by the Yugambeh people south-west of the city). This is usually done by an Elder at the beginning of an event and may take the form of their choosing, such as a ceremony, speech, dance or song.
A Welcome to Country honours the customs of Traditional Owners, allowing them to formally welcome visitors to their Traditional Lands and give their blessing to an activity, event or visit.
If you wish to incorporate a Welcome to Country at your event, contact a Quandamooka community organisation for advice.
Acknowledgment of Country
An Acknowledgment of Country can be performed by anyone wishing to pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land they are visiting or holding an event.
This can be a personal, silent acknowledgement of Traditional Owners when entering Country. It can also be a public acknowledgement in printed form or in speech.
In Redlands, some examples of respectful Acknowledgment of Country statements are:
- “I would like to acknowledge the Quandamooka People, Traditional Owners of the lands, winds and waters we call Redlands.”
- “I acknowledge the Quandamooka People, Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and seas where I stand today. I pay my respects to Elders, past, present and future.”
- “I would like to show my respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, of Elders past and present, on which this event takes place.” (if you don't know who the Traditional Owners are).
Sorry Business is a term referring to the mourning process in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and the cultural practices associated with grief and loss of loved ones.
Sorry Business extends beyond the immediate family, bringing the wider community together. It is a sacred cultural practice with complex customs, protocols and obligations. It can take an extended period of time; a week, a month or more.
For most First Nations people, it is extremely important to participate in Sorry Business. ‘Obligation’ is a key principle that underpins this continuing cultural practice.
People can show respect during these times by being mindful of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community’s privacy. Do not seek more information than you need to know and avoid asking unnecessary questions. It can be seen as ‘prying’ and offensive to ask questions that by their nature indicate a lack of relationship with the deceased person.
It is important to acknowledge that while it may be a mourning process for a whole Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, it is also a private and emotional time within the community.
Sorry Business should be treated with sensitivity and respect, understanding that non-critical business may be delayed until Sorry Business is concluded.
Confirmation of Aboriginality
Redland City Council does not provide the service of confirming Aboriginality. A good source of information on this process is the Queensland government.
You can also find information about proof of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander heritage from the AIATSIS website.
As mentioned on the AIATSIS site, community organisations play an important role in this process. Below is a list of organisations that may be able to offer further advice.
- Minjerribah and Moorgumpin Elders in Council Aboriginal Corporation - phone (07) 3409 9723
- Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) - phone (07) 3415 2816
- Salt Water Murris – (07) 3415 2373
- Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health - phone (07) 3409 9596
- North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal and Islander Housing Cooperation – phone (07) 3409 9340
- Cooee Indigenous Elders and Family Resource Centre – phone (07) 3382 1109
- Winnam Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation – phone (07) 3396 3431 |
4 weeks after Hamas militants' attack, Israel denies global calls for a cease-fire
SCOTT SIMON, HOST:
It is four weeks to the day since Hamas-backed militants crossed into southern Israel, where they killed more than 1,400 people and kidnapped more than 200 people, according to Israeli officials. Israel's military response has killed more than 9,000 people in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials. NPR's Elissa Nadworny is in Tel Aviv. Elissa, thanks for being with us.
ELISSA NADWORNY, BYLINE: Hi, Scott. Good morning.
SIMON: And please tell us the latest on what you've been able to see, information you've gotten from Gaza.
NADWORNY: So today, the Israeli military said it would, quote, "avoid hitting" the main road south from Gaza City for three hours so that people trapped in northern Gaza could travel safely south. But by the end of this window, NPR's producer in Gaza, Anas Baba, had not encountered anyone in his reporting who was able to use this so-called safe passage. Baba spoke to several drivers there who were helping people frantically trying to leave. They said it was impossible for anyone to make it through on the damaged streets.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: (Non-English language spoken).
NADWORNY: He's saying the roads were filled with holes. There were body parts strewn around. He says they were afraid to keep going because they could hear shooting. And so they turned around and came back. The driver didn't want to use his name because of safety concerns.
Now, the U.N. estimates that there are as many as 300,000 civilians in Northern Gaza, including Gaza City, which Israeli forces have surrounded and where they say Hamas is headquartered.
SIMON: A number of nations are calling for a cease-fire. Pointedly, the United States is not. What's the reasoning?
NADWORNY: Well, the U.S. says Israel has the right to continue its fight against Hamas. American officials have been pushing for what they call a humanitarian pause so aid can reach Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Jordan today working on that. But Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he rejects any temporary halt to the fight that does not include the release of hostages taken on October 7.
SIMON: Hundreds of people did get out of Gaza this week, a tiny number compared to those seeking to leave. Who's been able to get out?
NADWORNY: So dozens of critically wounded Palestinians were allowed to leave. And that was a major sticking point for Hamas in the negotiation to open up the border. According to U.S. officials, Hamas actually delayed the negotiations by insisting that Hamas wounded fighters be included. Of course, Egypt and Israel were against that, and ultimately, Hamas relented. Hundreds of foreign passport holders have been able to cross into Egypt and out of Gaza since Wednesday. And they're from a range of countries, including the United States. Our producer in Gaza, Anas Baba, has been at the Rafah border crossing each morning. And it was there that he talked with Nada Bushaban (ph). She is a 20-year-old from Houston, Texas, who was in Gaza visiting family. And she was at the crossing with her mom.
NADA BUSHABAN: Although I'm excited to be going home, my heart breaks for the family that I have to leave here. I'm leaving my grandparents, my aunts, my uncles, cousins on both sides, my mom's side and my dad's side. So it's quite - it's hard. It is. It's hard.
NADWORNY: Bushaban is a U.S. citizen and was on that list to leave Gaza on Friday.
SIMON: NPR's Elissa Nadworny joining us from Tel Aviv and reporting on today's situation in Gaza. Thanks so much, Elissa.
NADWORNY: Thank you, Scott. Great to be here. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Exporting data from an Exchange Server mailbox to a personal storage file (PST) is a common task for Exchange administrators. This process is usually perform to backup mailbox data or to migrate data from one Exchange environment to another. In Exchange 2010 and later versions, Microsoft introduced the New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell command to simplify this process. This command provides a more efficient way to export mailbox data compared to the traditional methods such as using the Exchange Management Console (EMC) or the Export-Mailbox cmdlet.
In this article, we’ll go over the basics of the New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell command and how it can be use to export mailbox data. We’ll also discuss some best practices and considerations to keep in mind when using this command.
What is the New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell Command?
New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell command is a cmdlet in Exchange Server that creates a mailbox export request.
The request specifies the mailbox data to be exported, the destination of the exported data, and the options for the export.
The export request is perform asynchronously in the background, which means the process can continue even if the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) is close or if the administrator logs off.
Once the export request is submitted, the status of the request can be monitored using the Get-MailboxExportRequest and Get-MailboxExportRequestStatistics cmdlets.
The mailbox data exported using this cmdlet is saved in a PST file, which can be imported into other Exchange environments or used as a backup.
How to Use the New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell Command
Before we dive into the details of using the New-MailboxExportRequest cmdlet, it’s important to understand the basic syntax and parameters of the cmdlet. Here’s the basic syntax:
New-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox <MailboxIdentity> -FilePath <FilePath> [-BadItemLimit <Unlimited>] [-ConflictResolutionOption <KeepSourceItem | KeepLatestItem | KeepAllConflicts>] [-ContentFilter <ContentFilter>] [-ExcludeDumpster <Boolean>] [-ExcludeFolders <String>] [-IncludeFolders <String>] [-IsArchive <Boolean>] [-MaxNumberOfItems <Int32>] [-MaxThreads <Int32>] [-MessageClass <String>] [-PreserveDeletedItems <Boolean>] [-PreserveFolderHierarchy <Boolean>] [-ResultSize <Unlimited>] [-Verbose]
Let’s take a closer look at each of the parameters:
Mailbox: This parameter specifies the mailbox to be exported. The value can be either the alias, Distinguished Name (DN), or GUID of the mailbox.
FilePath: This parameter specifies the destination of the exported PST file. The file path must be a UNC path, such as \Server\Share\Filename.pst.
BadItemLimit: This parameter specifies the maximum number of items that can be skipped during the export process due to corruption or other issues.
ConflictResolutionOption: This parameter specifies how conflicts between items in the source mailbox and the destination PST file will be resolved. The available options are KeepSourceItem, KeepLatestItem, and KeepAllConflicts.
ContentFilter: This parameter specifies the criteria for the items to be exported. The value can be a search query, such as “Subject:test”.
ExcludeDumpster: This parameter specifies whether to include the Recoverable Items folder in or exclude it from the export process.
IsArchive: This parameter specifies whether to export the primary mailbox or the archive mailbox. The default value is False, meaning the primary mailbox will be exported.
MaxNumberOfItems: This parameter specifies the maximum number of items to be exported. The default value is unlimited.
MaxThreads: This parameter specifies the maximum number of threads to be used for the export process. The default value is 5.
MessageClass: This parameter specifies the message class of the items to be exported. The value should be an array of message class names, such as “IPM.Note”.
PreserveDeletedItems: This parameter specifies whether to preserve deleted items in the exported PST file. The default value is False.
PreserveFolderHierarchy: This parameter specifies whether to preserve the folder hierarchy in the exported PST file. The default value is True.
ResultSize: This parameter specifies the maximum size of the exported PST file. The default value is unlimited.
Verbose: This parameter specifies whether to display verbose information during the export process.
Using the New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell Command
Now that we’ve gone over the basic syntax and parameters of the New-MailboxExportRequest cmdlet, let’s look at a few examples of how it can be used.
Example 1: Exporting a Mailbox to a PST File
The following example exports the data from the mailbox with the alias “User1” to the PST file “\Server\Share\User1.pst”.
New-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox User1 -FilePath “\Server\Share\User1.pst”
Example 2: Exporting a Mailbox with a Content Filter
The following example exports only the items with the subject “test” from the mailbox with the alias “User1” to the PST file “\Server\Share\User1.pst”.
New-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox User1 -FilePath “\Server\Share\User1.pst” -ContentFilter “Subject:test”
Example 3: Exporting a Mailbox with Folder Exclusions
The following example exports the data from the mailbox with the alias “User1” to the PST file “\Server\Share\User1.pst”, excluding the folder “Deleted Items”.
New-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox User1 -FilePath “\Server\Share\User1.pst” -ExcludeFolders “Deleted Items”
Example 4: Exporting an Archive Mailbox to a PST File
The following example exports the data from the archive mailbox of the user with the alias “User1” to the PST file “\Server\Share\User1.pst”.
New-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox User1 -FilePath “\Server\Share\User1.pst” -IsArchive $True
Easy way to move Exchange mailbox to PST format
The New-MailboxExportRequest cmdlet is a must-have tool in your arsenal if you work with Microsoft Exchange Server and need to export mailbox data to PST files.
However, due to its complicate and technical process, it is not recommend for newbies. Instaed of this cmdlet, we suggest using Regain EDB Converter tool.
The tool is an automated tool that allows users to move Exchange mailbox into different file formats and cloud servers.
Its versatility and functionality make it a valuable tool for administrators and IT professionals alike, allowing you to easily and efficiently manage mailbox exports. Whether you’re backing up data, migrating mailboxes, or performing other tasks, the Regain EDB to PST converter can help you get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Steps to use the Regain Software to move EDB to PST
- Install and open the software in your system.
- On to the menu bar, click Open and browse EDB file.
- Have a preview and click Export and Choose the file format.
- Browse folder to save resultant file and use other options.
- At last, click Export and the software will start the export.
Features of Regain EDB to PST converter tool
- Conversion of EDB to PST format: The tool allows users to convert Exchange EDB files to Outlook PST format, which allow you to import data from edb to Outlook for viewing and accessibility.
- Preview of recoverable data: The tool provides a preview of the recoverable data before conversion, allowing users to select only the required items for conversion.
- Selective conversion: The tool allows users to select specific mailboxes, folders, or items for conversion, rather than converting the entire EDB file, saving time and storage space.
- Supports different EDB versions: The tool supports various versions of Exchange Server EDB files, including Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.
- Maintains data integrity: The tool maintains the original structure, formatting, and properties of the data during the conversion process, ensuring that the converted PST file is an exact replica of the original EDB file.
- Easy to use: The tool has a simple and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to perform the conversion process, even without technical expertise.
- Batch conversion: The tool allows users to convert multiple EDB files to PST format in a single batch, making it an efficient solution for organizations with large amounts of data.
The New-MailboxExportRequest PowerShell command is a powerful tool for exporting mailbox data to PST files. However, it is complex and not everyone can use it. Regain EDB to PST converter provides an efficient and flexible way to perform mailbox exports. It is an essential tool for administrators and IT professionals. With its many features, the tool can fit the specific needs of any organization. Whatever your export need is, the Regain EDB to PST converter tool is a convenient solution. |
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Gums sometimes bleed when you first begin to floss. Bleeding usually stops after a few days. If bleeding does not stop, see your dentist. Floss can shred if you snag it on an old filling or on the ragged edge of a tooth.
Try another type of floss or dental tape. Ask your dentist or dental hygienist for advice. If your floss still shreds, see your dentist. |
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Names alone would have a person thinking Galliprant and Gabapentin are associated on some medical level.
However, they are different in what they do in the body.
Join us as we examine Galliprant vs. Gabapentin, their differing effects, what they do in combination, and some natural alternatives.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GALLIPRANT AND GABAPENTIN?
Galliprant is a prescription medication referred to as an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It targets the EP4 receptor, which is the cause of canine osteoarthritis pain and inflammation. NSAIDs you may be familiar with are Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen; they are generally considered pain relievers.
Galliprant is often used alone post-surgery for short term pain relief, while Gabapentin is more often used to relieve chronic or long-term nerve pain.
Gabapentin is a prescription medication referred to as a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analog. GABA reduces the excitation of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which plays a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin is also called Neurontin, Horizant, and Gralise. It's also similar to another GABA-analog called Lyrica or pregabalin.
Gabapentin is also known as an anticonvulsant, also referred to as an anti-epileptic drug. In some cases, Gabapentin can be used to manage acute postoperative pain and sedation for dogs post-surgery.
WHICH IS BETTER AT TREATING ARTHRITIS PAIN FOR DOGS?
Galliprant targets the pain receptors associated with arthritis, while Gabapentin is used for neuropathic pain.
The Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Catania, wrote Gabapentin might be beneficial within the treatment of inflammatory situations associated with ocular pain, including uveitis.
GABAPENTIN AND GALLIPRANT TOGETHER FOR DOGS
It is safe to give both medications at once. Galliprant is an anti-inflammatory medication for arthritis in dogs, safe and well-received.
Gabapentin is an anti-seizure medication that can also help slow pain nerves from sending signals to the brain. In this way, it helps relieve pain.
Veterinarians can use Gabapentin combined with Galliprant to provide even better pain control from arthritis.
This union of medications is called multimodal pain relief and is a common practice in veterinary and human medicine. Using lower doses of multiple drugs can give better pain relief with lower risk of side effects.
GABAPENTIN VS. GALLIPRANT USAGE CHART
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
GABAPENTIN VS GALLIPRANT SIDE EFFECTS
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GABAPENTIN AND GALLIPRANT ALTERNATIVES
CBD for dogs with pain may be an alternative to both medications, but further research is needed to know for sure. A study from the University of Białystok, stated that research has increased our understanding of CBD's medicinal potential for various disorders, particularly those linked to oxidative stress.
Conditions related to oxidative stress include asthma, chronic fatigue, and chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation due to oxidative stress potentially leads to several issues, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis.
It's also worth considering cheaper alternatives to galliprant for dogs.
Companion Therapy Laser – Laser therapy is an alternative to Galliprant used to stimulate cell healing.
Supplementing – Supplements offer another alternative to Galliprant. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids with health and disease-related effects. They may reduce and alter the autoimmune inflammatory response by acting as precursors to lipid mediators of inflammation.
In conclusion, both Gabapentin and Galliprant can have a positive impact on healing by treating pain safely and effectively. In osteoarthritis (OA), Galliprant may be a better option than other NSAIDS because it works very differently and avoids some of the serious long term side effects of other NSAIDs.
Gabapentin may be the right choice if your dog also suffers from seizures because in some cases it can be used to treat both conditions.
There is no cure for OA, but you can make an informed decision to help your dog have a better quality of life despite it.
You should always consult your veterinarian about changing medication or adding new supplements to your dog's diet. |
In order to activate the equation editor feature in Word, you will need to open an existing document or create a new document in Word. Once your document is open, you will need to select the “Insert” tab from the top menu.
From here, you will need to scroll to “Equation” and select it from the list of additional commands. A ribbon of symbols and buttons will open allowing you to create equations of your own. In order to complete your equation, you will need to select the “Insert Equation” button from the bottom right-hand corner of the ribbon.
Once you have inserted the equation into your document, you can double-click on it to adjust existing symbols, access the equation editor window, or add a new equation.
How do I enable Microsoft Equation Editor?
Enabling the Microsoft Equation Editor is simple. All you need to do is open your Microsoft Office program, then go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon. Under the “Choose commands from” drop-down menu, select “Commands Not in the Ribbon” and scroll down until you see the “Equation Editor” option (make sure there is a checkmark beside it).
Click “OK” and you’re all done. The Equation Editor should now appear in the Insert tab in your Microsoft Office program, giving you access to a range of equation writing and editing tools. You can also find additional equation options by selecting “More Symbols” from the top of the editor window.
Why is Microsoft Equation not available?
Microsoft Equation was a feature that was available in versions of Microsoft Office that were released prior to Office 2010. It was a special feature included in the program that allowed you to quickly and easily write mathematical equations.
However, due to the limited number of users of Microsoft Equation and the cost associated with maintaining and upgrading the feature, Microsoft decided to drop the feature from Office 2010 and later versions.
They instead replaced it with the much simpler and less powerful equation editor, which is included by default in Office. Additionally, Microsoft discontinued support for the Microsoft Equation feature when Office 2010 was released, which means it is no longer available for download or use.
Does Office 365 have an equation editor?
Yes, Office 365 does have an equation editor. Office 365 comes with a built-in equation editor which can be used to easily create and edit mathematical equations. It provides a graphical user interface that makes it easy to use and understand.
Additionally, the equation editor provides a wide variety of tools to allow you to customize your equations. Its features include an array of symbols, fonts, fractions, and other elements to quickly and accurately communicate mathematical equations.
It also allows for the integration of graphics, graphs, and charts directly into equations. With the equation editor, users are able to quickly create professional and accurate equations to be used in documents, presentations, and other film work.
What is MathType in Word?
MathType in Word is a software add-in for Microsoft Word that allows users to create and edit mathematical equations, formulas, and expressions for Word documents. It’s compatible with almost all versions of Microsoft Word, including the latest version.
It includes many features like equation numbering, equation debugging, and equation formatting, as well as a full Unicode font character palette to accommodate virtually any type of equation. MathType in Word is a great tool for creating and editing mathematical documents.
It easily integrates into Word and provides a powerful and flexible way to create and edit mathematical equations, expressions, and formulas in Word documents. It enables users to quickly create a professional-looking mathematical document through its equation editing features.
Its features include an equation numbering system, equation debugging, and equation formatting. Additionally, it provides a full Unicode font palette to ensure compatibility with various types of equations.
Can you do calculations in Visio?
Yes, it is possible to do calculations in Visio. Visio is a powerful diagraming tool that can be used to create complex graphical representations of data. It also has a built-in calculation feature that enables users to take advantage of basic mathematical functions to crunch numbers and perform more complex calculations.
With this feature, users can apply calculations to chart data, compare values, and more. Visio also enables users to create custom formulas for advanced calculations. Calculations can also be done on shapes, like calculating the area of a circle, the length of a line, the circumference of a circle, and much more.
With the advanced functionality Visio provides, users can create calculations in a variety of ways and get more refined results from their data.
How can I download Visio for free?
Unfortunately, Microsoft Visio is not available for free. It is only available as part of the Microsoft 365 suite, which is a paid monthly or annual subscription. To get Visio, you will need to purchase an eligible Office 365 suite, such as Microsoft 365 Business, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft 365 Apps for business, or Microsoft 365 Enterprise.
Once you have done this, you will be able to install Visio onto your computer. If you have an Office 365 account, you should have access to Visio in your account. Alternatively, you can purchase a license for Visio through an online retailer.
Does MathType work with Office 365?
Yes, MathType does work with Office 365. MathType is compatible with all Windows versions of Microsoft Office from 97 to 365, as well as all macOS versions of Microsoft Office 2008 through 2020. MathType supports almost all applications in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Project.
MathType also works with hundreds of Windows and Mac applications, including Adobe Creative Suite, LaTeX, Google Docs and Slides, OpenOffice/LibreOffice, and much more. Additionally, it also supports native equations in PowerPoint 2016 or later, Word 2016 or later, Excel 2016 or later, and Outlook 2016 or later.
Does Google Docs have Equation Editor?
Yes, Google Docs does have an Equation Editor. With the Equation Editor in Google Docs, you can easily create equations to use in your documents. The Equation Editor gives you access to many common mathematical symbols, so you can quickly create equations using these symbols.
You can also create text with mathematical expressions and descriptive labels, which makes writing equations in Google Docs a breeze. Additionally, you can use the equation editor to quickly insert equations into tables, which can be useful when designing more complex documents.
How do you insert an equation?
Inserting an equation into a document can vary depending on the software you are using. In Microsoft Word, you can open up the Equation Editor by going to the “Insert” tab at the top of the page and clicking “Insert Equation.
” Once the Equation Editor is open, you can choose a variety of equations or formulas to be inserted into the text.
For those using Google Docs, the process is similar. To open up the Equation Editor, you would click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the page and select “Equation. ” You will then enter your equation, which includes typing out the special characters and symbols, then hit “Enter” to insert the equation into the text.
In most note-taking and editing programs, you can usually enter more complex equations. For example, instead of just the mathematical symbols, you can insert various functions such as derivatives and integrals.
This is done by clicking the “Insert Function” button in the equation editor. This will bring up a list of possible functions that you can select and add to your equation.
Once you have the equation inserted into your document, you can make adjustments as needed. Finally, you can review the equation to make sure it correctly displays and accurately reflects the content you were meaning to enter.
How do you do maths on PowerPoint?
Maths on PowerPoint can be done in a few different ways. You could enter an equation directly into the text box on the slide and use the basic mathematical symbols to make calculations. For example, if you were looking to calculate 3 + 7, you would simply enter “3 + 7 =” into the text box and the answer would appear beside it.
Alternatively, you could use the SmartArt feature to create charts and graphs that can be used to represent data and calculations. You can add formulae and equations to tables and charts in SmartArt, as well as use functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT.
You can also use data sources like Excel, create mathematical diagrams, or insert an equation editor to write complex equations. Lastly, you can 3D models with the 3D Models library in PowerPoint to create visual representations of mathematical objects and equations.
How do you type math Symbols on a keyboard?
Typing math symbols on a keyboard is a relatively simple process, but the exact keys and sequences you need to use may vary depending on the type of math symbols you want to type and the keyboard you are using.
For commonly used math symbols such as fractions, exponents, and the greater or less-than symbols, most keyboards have dedicated keys located near the number keys that can be used to type these symbols.
For example, you can typically press the “Shift” and “=” keys at the same time to type an equal sign (=). To type a less-than symbol (), press the “Shift” and “. ” keys.
For less common symbols or symbols that don’t have a dedicated key, you can use the ALT+number codes to type them. These ALT+number codes are basically short codes that are associated with a particular character or symbol on the keyboard.
To use them, first hold down the ALT key and then type in the corresponding number code. For example, to type the Greek letter “alpha,” hold down the ALT key and then type in the number code “224. “.
In addition to the ALT+number codes and dedicated keys, some keyboards also have dedicated math symbol keys that can be used to type certain math symbols. These keys are typically labeled with the math symbol that they produce and can be used in combination with the other modifier keys to access different types of math symbols.
For example, you can use the math symbol key in combination with the “Shift” key to type a greater-than-or-equal-to symbol (≥).
Overall, typing math symbols on a keyboard is a simple process, but you may need to familiarize yourself with the key combinations and codes that are needed to type the desired symbols. |
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The Flowtron Hydroven™ 3 System offers the flexibility to be used with single (Hydroven™ 1) or three chamber (Hydroven™ 3) garments. This simple to use, lightweight pump with preset cycles and adjustable pressure settings for individual comfort makes the Flowtron Hydroven™ 3 ideal for providing safe and effective compression therapy in the home as well as the clinic.
Flowtron Hydroven™ 3 - Clinical Features:
Benefits of IPC
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy is designed to assist blood and fluid flow which has been inhibited by impairment or injury. By applying compression to a limb via specially designed garments, blood flow is increased and extracellular fluid is cleared. IPC mimics the natural physiological mechanisms of the pumping action of muscles to return fluid back into the vascular and lymphatic systems. IPC is safe, non-invasive and simple to use.
Flowtron Hydroven Therapy Systems are designed to treat a wide variety of vascular or lymphatic conditions including venous ulceration, localised oedema following trauma, dependent oedema, lyphoedema, muscle wasting or weakness and fixed flexion deformities.
Natural physiological process
The available evidence suggests that the potential benefits of IPC therapy includes its non- invasive nature, its ability to be applied by patients or their carers, its safety and comfort and its long term cost saving both in materials and nursing time (Vowden 2001).
Patients who are involved in a healthcare decisions and understand what is happening to take a greater degree of ownership and responsibilty for their treatment and care . IPC allowes the patient to regain control of their treatment, giving them a sense of involvement whilst releasing healthcare resources and carers time
Flowtron Hydroven Systems offer patients gentle and effective compression whch is easier to apply and better tolerated than compression bandaging, yet produces equally effective results (Rowland 2000).
Protocol For Use
* IPC is particularly effective when used in non- obstructive oedemas such as immobility, venous incompetence, lymphovenous stasis and hypoproteinaemia
* In obstructive lymphoedema, the patient or therapist should perform simple lymphatic drainage (SLD) or manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) prior to use to stimulate lymphatic flow from the adjacent truncal areas
Source: Bray T and Barrett J (2000) Pneumatic compression therapy. In Lymphoedema. Edited by Twycross R, Jenns K and Todd J, Radcliffe Medical Press: 236 – 243
Flowtron Hydroven Therapy Systems should not be used in the following conditions:
* Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis and acute infections of the skin such as cellulitis
* Decompensated / severe congestive cardiac failure, pulmonary oedema associated with significant limb oedema or any condition where an increase of fluid to the heart may be detrimental
* Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischaemic vascular disease
* Active metastatic disease affecting the limb
IPC should be used with care in patients with the following symptoms or conditions:
* Peripheral neuropathy, pain or numbness in the limb
* Undiagnosed, untreated or infected wounds, fragile skin, grafts or dermatological conditions that may be aggravated by the garment
* Extreme limb deformity which may practically impede the correct application of the garment
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