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Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist, author, and media personality. He was known for his sharp wit and satirical style, as well as his profound conversion to Christianity later in life. Muggeridge worked as a spy during World War II, and later became a prominent figure in British media, hosting television programs and writing for various publications. He authored several books, including his autobiography 'Chronicles of Wasted Time', and was a critic of the liberal establishment and the sexual revolution. His Christian writings and his role in popularizing Mother Teresa of Calcutta are among his most enduring legacies.
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
"Chronicles of Wasted Time" is an autobiography that explores the life and thoughts of a British journalist and satirist during the 20th century. The book provides a critical perspective on the political and social changes of the time, including the author's experiences in India, Russia, and during World War II. The author also delves into his personal journey from agnosticism to Christianity, offering a profound reflection on faith and spirituality. |
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“ When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.”
– Brene Brown
Boundaries are tools that we all need to work on. Even with decades of therapy and personal development, I still found myself wavering over a recent boundary violation.
When I begin working with a new client I always ask them their goals for therapy, and nine out of ten say they want to learn to say no without feeling guilty or to learn to set boundaries.
Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules, or limits that you create to identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for other people to behave towards you and how you will respond when someone passes those limits.
Your boundaries also tell other people how they can treat you, what’s acceptable and what isn’t. Without boundaries, people may treat you contrary to how you expect to be treated because you haven’t set limits about it.
It's important to remember that boundaries are not universal. Everyone's limit will be different. What is a boundary violation for one person may be completely acceptable to another.
I always share this one example in my Boundary Boot Camp online workshop.
I gave my friend a spare key to my new apartment. My intention was that she holds onto the key in case I locked myself out. I did not give her permission to use the key to enter my home. Whenever she came over to my place, this is what she did. She used the key to let herself into my home without knocking on the door or signifying in any way that she had arrived.
I knew this was a boundary violation because my body would heat up every time it happened. My breathing would also change and I would go into fight/flight mode.
At the time I didn't have the skill to set a healthy boundary by calling out her behaviour. Again her behaviour may not trigger anyone else, but it disturbed me and as she was coming into my home, I had the right to ask for my needs of respect and privacy to be upheld.
Most of us are afraid of setting boundaries because we prefer to avoid conflict. I was afraid that if I spoke up to my friend, it would spark an argument that would end our friendship. The deep fear of conflict and the possible ensuing rejection is deeply wired into our nervous system. In primitive times, being rejected from our community could literally mean death, and this fear is still hardwired into our psyche.
Many of us also do not want to rock the boat and so avoid calling out behaviours that are boundary violations.
1. Name your limits. You can't set good boundaries if you're unsure of where you stand
2. Tune into your feelings
3. Be direct, don’t make excuses, explain or qualify your actions or decision
4. Give yourself permission. Don’t harbour feelings of guilt for your action
5. Practice self-awareness. Feel into what’s going on for you
6. Consider your past and present. When has this happened in the past and what happened when you didn’t set a boundary?
7. Make self-care a priority. Allowing people to take advantage of you is not self-care.
8. Seek support. Speak to a therapist/friend
9. Book-end boundary-setting - call a trusted person before and after setting boundaries
As I stated at the beginning, there are always opportunities to refine our mastery of boundary setting.
On a recent phone call with an organisation I contract for, I was asked to do something that I do not have the capacity to take on. Even though I explained that I could not physically take on the extra clients, the person proceeded to ask me three more times. I could feel myself wavering as she told me about the chronic needs of the family. However, I held firm and clearly repeated that I could not help them on this occasion. I felt compassion for the family in need but I also felt proud of myself for prioritising my self-care. Taking on the extra work would have been detrimental to my well-being and to my ability to serve my existing clients.
I will be offering my Boundary Bootcamp online workshop on Sunday 24th April. Find out more below.
Alternatively, if you prefer to do this process at your own pace and time, my self-paced version will be available later this month. |
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any organisation that processes personal data about citizens in the EU. The GDPR is intended to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the EU. The Holiday Tracker is committed to GDPR compliance and this document details the steps we have taken to ensure we meet the standards set out by the GDPR.
Our policies and processes have been reviewed and updated where necessary to ensure we are fully GDPR complaint.
The data we store is encrypted, access is protected by strong passwords and the data is regularly backed up.
All of the personal data we store is available to administrators through the Reports page of The Holiday Tracker, so any “right of access” requests can be fulfilled without any required intervention from The Holiday Tracker employees. Employees can also be deleted from within The Holiday Tracker therefor enabling the customer to implement any "right to erasure” requests from their employees.
We make use of a limited number of trusted third parties and will communicate to our customers if the third parties we use change at any point.
A full list of the personal data that may be stored about an employee can be found in the following Excel document:
The GDPR applies if the data controller (an organisation that collects data from EU residents), processor (an organisation that processes data on behalf of data controller) or the data subject (person) is based in the EU. In this context, you (our customer) are the data controller, and we (The Holiday Tracker) are the processor, and your employees are the data subjects.
As a data processor, we’ve taken the time to understand the requirements of the GDPR and made changes to our policies and procedures to ensure our compliance. Due to our already stringent approach to the security and privacy of your data, few changes have been required to our policies and procedures, however this document will help highlight the aspects that correlate with the GDPR requirements.
Our Terms and Conditions, which you (our customer), will need to accept when registering to use The Holiday Tracker, contain the mandatory data controller to data processor provisions under Article 28 of the GDPR.
By updating our systems, policies and procedures to meet the requirements of the GDPR, we provide a foundation for our customers to become GDPR compliant, but we do not guarantee the GDPR compliance of our customers.
Data protection by Design and by Default (Article 25) requires that data protection is designed into the development of business processes for products and services.
Guided by a regularly updated internal information security policy, we ensure that all of our employees are fully versed on what is expected of them when handling any data. We refresh our employees’ training every six months to ensure they comply with our strict requirements around handling data and information.
In addition to refresher training, we continuously review and improve our security policy and our internal processes. This ensures that as our business evolves, our attitude to the security of your data evolves with it.
Our employees are vetted and trained in the confidentiality of customer data and are required to sign a confidentiality agreement. As with our security training, this is refreshed every six months.
We also regularly review and update our internal security risk assessment and business continuity plans.
The security of The Holiday Tracker and the data within it is a key metric we measure as we design, develop and test new features. We use the latest framework releases and follow industry recommended development practices. Advanced automated test suites, combined with rigorous manual testing ensures all new features are robust before any updated code goes live.
We regularly subject our production code to a range of automated penetration tests to identify and fix any exploits that intruders could use to gain access to the system.
We use industry standard SSL encryption to encrypt all data transferred between you and our servers – look for the padlock in your browser. We also employ encryption-at-rest on the data stored on the servers.
The GDPR also states that records of processing activities must be maintained. Every action taken in The Holiday Tracker, by any user (including our own employees) is recorded in the Audit Log against each employee. The Audit Log can be viewed and filtered by admin users.
In the case of a personal data breach (such as an accidental or unlawful loss, or disclosure of personal data), the data controller must notify the relevant supervisory authority of such breach no later than within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, unless such breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. We will notify all customers as is practicably possible after the discovery of such an event.
According to the GDPR "personal data is any information relating to an identifiable individual, whether it relates to his or her private, professional or public life. It can be anything from a name, a home address, a photo, an email address, bank details, posts on social networking websites, medical information, or a computer’s IP address."
The Right of Access
Your employees have a right to get access to all personal data and information stored about them and to information on how this data is being processed. As a data controller, you have to provide, upon request, among other things, an overview of the categories of data that are being processed as well as a copy of the actual data. The following reports enable you to export all of the data stored on your employees:
Finally, any documents that have been uploaded against an employee’s profile are downloadable from the Related Documents page of an employee’s profile.
The Right to Erasure
Under certain circumstances, the data subject can request that the data controller erases their personal data. Personal data should also only be stored for as long as is needed for the purpose it was collected, unless you have other grounds for retaining it. As the data controller, we leave the decision on how long to retain the data for in your hands, but provide you with the tools required to delete the data when you see fit.
We have developed a new feature within The Holiday Tracker which allows you to delete an employee and ALL data stored against them. This is in addition to the already existing feature of making an employee “inactive” and retaining their data.
Backups of our data are taken every 10 minutes and are retained for two weeks. So after deleting an employee, all trace of their data will be gone from our servers within two weeks of the deletion date.
The Holiday Tracker make use of a limited number of third party services to provide you with the service we make available. Any changes to the third parties we use will be communicated to all customers in advance of the change.
Our email is hosted by Google’s G-Suite, so any emails you exchange with our employees, or with our [email protected] email address is stored and processed on Google’s servers.
The Holiday Tracker makes use of Google Analytics to better understand how our customers and their employees use our product. Google Analytics collects anonymised statistical data about the use of our website and The Holiday Tracker application.
We use Google Analytics to help us identify how users make use of our website and The Holiday Tracker itself. No personal data is passed to Google Analytics and it is impossible to correlate a particular user’s browsing behaviour with any data stored within Google Analytics. Google Analytics simply allows us to view anonymised statistical data about how our users make use of The Holiday Tracker.
The Holiday Tracker application and all data is hosted by Microsoft in it’s UK data centres. We chose Microsoft as their experience and reputation inspire confidence in their ability to keep your data safe and secure. By using their Azure platform, we’re guaranteed that our servers and firewalls are always up to date. Security patches are applied automatically without the need to shutdown or restart the servers hosting The Holiday Tracker
You can read more about their specific standards and procedures, and their approach to GDPR compliance at the links below.
Any automated emails sent by The Holiday Tracker, such as holiday request notifications, are sent via our email partner SendGrid, who are based in the US. To ensure the adequate protection of personal data, they have certified to the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Framework. More details on this can be found at the links below.
Credit and debit card payments are handled by our partner Stripe Payments Europe Limited. As with all third parties, we provide them with the minimum amount of data required for them to provide the required service. In Stripe’s case, this is limited to the card payment details you provide on the billing page. In addition, we don’t store your card details ourselves at all, other than the last four digits of your card and the expiry date.
Stripe’s parent company are based in the US and in order to process payments, Stripe Payments Europe transfers personal data to Stripe, Inc. in the US. To ensure the adequate protection of personal data, they have certified to the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Framework. More details on this can be found at the link below.
If you decide to terminate your use of The Holiday Tracker, then at the end of the contract we will hold the personal data of your employees for three months, and then delete ALL such data from our database. Backups of our data are taken every 10 minutes and are retained for two weeks. So after deleting your data, all trace of the data will be gone from our servers within two weeks of the deletion date.
The Nature and the Purpose of the Processing
The Holiday Tracker enables its customers to record, monitor and analyse employee holiday and absence data. In addition to absence data, customers can record HR-related data against each employee and upload documents to be attached to an employee’s profile.
The Types of Data to Be Processed
An Excel document containing the exact fields of data that can be stored against an employee can be downloaded from here. Below is a summary of the types of data.
If you have any questions about any of this document, please contact Anthony Burns on 0191 241 3754 or [email protected]
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The company is tapping into new areas of business through software, services, and licenses.“We are systematically digitalizing our core business to increase the benefits for our customers. Going forward, we aim to turn the sale of every digital product into services-based revenue as well,” says Tanja Rückert, the Bosch Group’s chief digital officer, at CES in Las Vegas. To achieve this goal, Bosch is focusing on the connection of IoT with AI – in other words, it is linking the internet of things (IoT) with artificial intelligence (AI).
“We are systematically digitalizing our core business to increase the benefits for our customers. Going forward, we aim to turn the sale of every digital product into services-based revenue as well” (Tanja Rückert, the Bosch Group’s chief digital officer)
This creates a virtuous circle in which connected products deliver information that, in turn, is processed by means of AI and incorporated into software updates for these products. At the core of this approach is the benefit for customers, since it allows users to be an integral part of the development process and enables solutions to be tailored precisely to their needs. Furthermore, neither development nor value creation ends with the sale of the products.
“We see the combination of AI and IoT as holding the key to leveraging the most user benefit from both of these technologies,” Rückert says. “Besides enabling us to develop new business models, this approach helps us offer better products and solutions that deliver real added value for individuals and society as a whole.”
Bosch technology for a better future
Bosch laid the foundation for this long ago. As of the new year, all electronics product classes will be connectable. Sales of connected power tools, household appliances, and heating systems alone have grown by 50 percent within one year – from four million units in 2020 to more than six million in 2021. With the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence (BCAI), the company has established a strong unit in the field of AI that has already contributed some 300 million euros to result.
In addition, the company invests a total of more than four billion euros every year in its software expertise, around three billion of which goes to the mobility business. To shape the software-defined future of mobility, Bosch will also be pooling development activities for application-independent software in one unit as of mid-2022. In the future, under the umbrella of its subsidiary ETAS GmbH, the company will develop and sell:
- Basic vehicle software
- Cloud services
- Development tools for universal application.
Bosch is also rapidly advancing connected and automated driving. Over the past five years, Bosch has generated some nine billion euros in sales just with driver assistance systems and the associated sensors.
Bosch Tech Compass: a survey conducted in five countries around the world
The Bosch Tech Compass – a representative survey conducted in five countries and presented for the first time at CES – shows what people across the globe expect from new technologies. According to the survey, the majority of respondents (72 percent) are convinced that technological progress is making the world a better place, for instance as a key to fighting climate change (76 percent). At the same time, four out of five people think technology should be more focused on tackling the great challenges of our time rather than serving individual needs. “We at Bosch also believe that technology offers a broad range of benefits,” Rückert says. “When we talk about high-tech, we’re not talking only about pushing the envelope on what’s possible. We use technology as a means to improve people’s lives wherever they are.”
From pediatric medicine to saving forests: the Bosch SoundSee sensor system
One example of the benefit of AI and connectivity is the SoundSee sensor system. Since late 2019, it has been traveling through space to identify unusual sounds on the ISS, using AI algorithms to analyze and indicate when maintenance is required. Now, in collaboration with the non-profit healthcare company Highmark in Pittsburgh (USA), Bosch is pursuing a completely down-to-earth application of this technology: investigating how audio AI can be used as a diagnostic tool in pediatric medicine. Specifically, Bosch and Highmark are working to adapt the sensors in a way that will enable them to detect pulmonary conditions such as asthma at an early stage just by listening to children’s breathing patterns. “Using innovative technology to improve children’s health – that’s exactly what we mean with high tech,” says Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America. SoundSee’s use in medicine also illustrates Bosch’s understanding of its “Invented for life” strategic imperative.
Bosch’s new gas sensor – the first on the market to contain AI – serves to protect both humans and nature. Part of Dryad’s Silvanet Wildfire Sensor, it is essentially a digital nose that helps detect forest fires early on. Dryad’s sensors are attached to trees, where they continuously monitor the local microclimate to detect incipient fires – and to wirelessly notify the local authorities, long before camera- or satellite-based systems can. Not only can this protect against devastation by fire, it can also reduce global carbon emissions from forest fires. “These sensors are going to help save lives, homes, and tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere – all thanks to AI and connectivity,” Mansuetti says.
Bosch new campaign for smart solutions in everyday people life
A new, lighthearted Bosch campaign shows the solutions the company has developed to improve the little things in people’s everyday lives. Called “High tech #LikeABosch – with many connected, intelligent, and sustainable solutions,” its protagonist takes viewers on a tour through her daily routine and uses several Bosch solutions, from smart glasses to a connected e-bike to a digital access pass for work. This makes her teenage son, who at the start of the clip said his mom was “old school,” look pretty out of touch. |
Re-entering the workforce can be challenging; you feel out of touch, lack confidence and wonder what has changed. The Inspired Hive recently worked on an incredible program with Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre and local industry to provide a program to bridge that gap.
The Jobs and Training Needs Report, shows administration, retail and hospitality were amongst the most advertised jobs within Hume. This regional Victorian area needed a skilled workforce.
Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) deliver a Customer Service course to meet the demands of the industry. The catch was, employers were now looking for people with extra skills, including social media and digital marketing!
That's where MNC needed to offer a course to provide additional skills for those entering employment or upskilling existing staff. With two distinct types of learners, the time and location of the course needed to be accessible for both. They knew the answer was offering an online course, but how would they create this while staying within the parameters of a tight budget?
Over a few months, Laura, the Lead Trainer and Mentor at The Inspired Hive was mentoring their leadership team to market their organisation effectively. They started talking to Laura about their course conundrum, and she come up with this solution!
From managing pre-accredited and accredited training in large adult community education organisations, the solution was to develop an online Digital Marketing Course for Beginners.
Her knowledge and experience of working within the sector and designing courses to meet specific cohort learner needs were ready to be put into action.
Over a few months, Laura planned instructional lessons with activities and exercises, consolidating their student's new skills and knowledge.
Laura has always loved technology. Ten years ago, she graduated from the ACPET (now ITECA Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia) E-mentoring program. As a result, she was able to combine her training and marketing expertise to help learners.
After writing, recording and creating a range of resources, they were ready to be moderated. A fellow trainer tested the materials and gave feedback.
The five topics were ready to be uploaded into the learning management system, and MNC had their first student enrol.
It was exciting times!
Students completed the topics and had a resource book, ready to show to employers. This resource provided working examples of their knowledge and understanding of digital marketing.
These graduates now had a leading edge over fellow candidates to gain that job or promotion. One part-time employee gained additional hour's of employment to do their social media.
Two months post completion, graduates are now working across Hume and continuing to hone their skills. What an incredible opportunity to be part of the solution to overcome the obstacles of returning to the workforce! For information about how Laura and the team can support your goals, please reach out. |
Twiddle is returning to their home state of Vermont July 28 & 29, 2018, for the third annual Tumble Down music festival hosted at the Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont. Twiddle is giving us four amazing sets along with a fantastic lineup including Matisyahu, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Ripe, Billy Strings, Broccoli Samurai, Ripe, GEM featuring Mihali Savoulidis, Grahame Lesh, Elliott Peck, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Pappy and Frends, West End Blend, Eggy, Brickdrop, Doctor Rick, 2%, Adventure Dog, Everyone Orchestra, Kitchen Dwellers, Hayley Jane and the Primates, and Formula 5. While you may be familiar with some of the headlining bands, there is also plenty of new music to catch from some up-and-coming acts. Below we’ve got some information to help you discover some of the lesser-known bands attending the festival.
Adventure Dog is a very new band playing for only a little over a year. They consider their genre a mix of funk, soul, and rock n roll. Adventure Dog has just released an EP called The Dog House which you can find on Spotify, Apple Music, bandcamp, etc.They also put a lot of effort into ensuring their live shows are always new and exciting! They’re big fans of 70’s rock and funk. Their biggest overall influence is definitely Steely Dan. They also really like Billy Joel and Stevie wonder.
This funky crunchadelic band is made up of the four groovy members Michael Goodman (bass/vocals), Jake Brownstein (guitar/vocals), Dani Battat (keys/vocals) and Alex Bailey (drums/vocals). These musicians blend together a vast variety of styles inspired by their musical heroes. They are the perfect group to start you morning musical meal.
Formula 5 consists of Joe Davis, Greg Marek, James Woods and Matt Richards. They are from the Capital Region of New York. They are influenced by jam bands, jazz legends and classic rock. They have played alongside Twiddle, Tauk, Dopapod, and more. Formulas 5 is sure to pull you in with their amazing instrumentation and spectacular improvisational skills.
Brickdrop is a Vermont-based jazz fusion group comprised of Ben Bivins (guitar), Billy Comstock (bass), Rob DeBruyn (tenor sax), Matt “Dolly” Dolliver (alto/bari sax), Cotter Ellis (drums), and Nate Reit (trombone). These jazz cats mix the classic jazz and funk styles with a more contemporary feel as well. Playing alongside artists like Big Mean Sound Machine, Nth Power, Soul Monde, and more these soulful players are sure to take you away.
Waterfront Park is located west of downtown along the Lake Champlain Shoreline. They have hosted many music and food festivals such as the Grand Point North Festival and the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. The Burlington Bike Path runs alongside the eastern border. While listening to music you can explore the area and visit the community boathouse, the echo museum, and the Lake Champlain Sailing Center. There will be daily activities as well such as Yoga, Charity Disc Golf, and Phanart. For more information click here. |
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In this episode, Julie shares a leadership communication tip from college football. After watching the Georgia Bulldogs beat TCU a few weeks ago in the national championship, Julie reflected on the winning head coach’s message before the game. It was a one-word mission – and they delivered. It was a masterclass in leadership communication, and Julie breaks that down in this episode. |
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So many of us have taken the opportunity to review our priorities and lifestyle as a result of recent global health challenges and simply because the pace of life is so hectic these days.
If you are thinking about starting a new chapter in your life and moving to a different part of the world you will no doubt be interested in hearing about the advantages of moving to Spain.
There is a convincing argument in favour of moving to Barcelona, for example, which is widely considered to be one of the best places to live in Spain
Here are some of the main advantages that all point to why living in Spain could have a transformational and positive impact on your lifestyle and outlook.
The ability to enjoy a regular dose of sunshine is always going to be a big selling point for any location and Spain offers a tempting climate profile to consider.
This Mediterranean destination delivers what you could almost describe as the perfect living conditions. It has mild winters and lots of lovely sunshine to enjoy in the summer months.
Another fundamental reason why you might want to consider living in Spain is the fact that you can embrace a lifestyle that is envied by many.
Spain offers a different way of life to the one you might currently have. The day tends to start early in this country and is often a very relaxed vibe where you get plenty of opportunities to enjoy some great walks or rest up on the beach for a while soaking up some sunshine.
Even if you are working while living in Spain, the lifestyle offers you a great work-life balance.
Great food options
The gastronomic benefits of living in Spain are there for all to see. The Mediterranean diet is renowned as being one of the healthiest in the world.
That means you will be able to enjoy excellent al fresco dining that not only tastes good but offers a healthy diet that is packed full of vitamins and nutrients.
Cost of living benefits
The cost of living always needs to be considered when you are thinking about where to live. Spain compares well when it comes to how much it costs to live in this country compared to other destinations.
The average cost of living in Spain is around $900 per month. Compare that to how high your monthly bills are and you might decide that you can justify the decision to move on cost benefits alone, let alone all of the other compelling reasons to live in Spain.
Last but not least, the Spanish have earned a deserved reputation as being amongst the friendliest and good-humoured people you can find.
You will be made to feel welcome in this country. That is yet another compelling reason why the attraction of living in Spain might prove too hard to resist.
When you look at all of the advantages attached to the idea of moving to Spain isn’t it time that you gave the idea some serious consideration? |
Check out this awesome news clip from 1979 about the state of the record business. Pretty crazy that record sales generated more money back then than the movie and professional sports industry. Oh, how times have changed.
The manager from Tower Records looks suspiciously like the guy stuffing record in his back pack in Record City. I wonder if it’s the same dude? |
ATHENS — Greek authorities said Sunday they have rescued 108 migrants from a sailboat that was found rudderless and leaking water in the Aegean Sea in near gale force winds.
The rescued migrants — 63 men, 24 women and 21 children — have told authorities there four other people are missing.
Reports of a sailboat adrift off the uninhabited island of Delos reached the coast guard late Saturday. It dispatched three rescue vessels and a tugboat. Early Sunday morning, rescuers managed to tow the sailboat to an islet off the nearby island of Mykonos, authorities said. The migrants were safely transported to Mykonos. They told authorities that their boat had sailed from Turkey to an unknown destination.
“Once again, the coast guard saved lives that the ruthless trafficking networks have exposed to mortal danger without even the barest protection measures,” Shipping and Island Policy Minister Ioannis Plakiotakis said.
In unrelated migration cases in the neighboring country of North Macedonia, police said they discovered 71 migrants in two separate operations late Saturday and arrested three men suspected of human trafficking.
Police raided a home in the northern town of Kumanovo and found 44 Pakistanis and one person from India. Police arrested the homeowner, a 41-year-old identified only by his initials as U.F. The migrants are believed to have entered illegally from Greece and were waiting to be smuggled to Serbia on their way to unidentified EU countries. They have been transferred to a migrant reception center on the border with Serbia pending deportation.
In a separate case, police discovered 26 migrants from Syria hidden in a van during a routine check on a highway toll station in the southern part of the country. The van driver and his assistant, both Macedonian nationals, were arrested, police said Sunday.
The migrants were transferred to a reception center near the border with Greece pending deportation to that country.
Police say the Balkan route for migrants, through North Macedonia, has become more active again in the past few months after many countries lifted travel restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
NICOSIA – Invest Cyprus has been singled out for praise in a global competition to find and award the international best practices of investment promotion agencies for its reforms to improve the investment ecosystem on the island for tech investors.
Cyprus received a prestigious Honorable Mention in the WAIPA – World Bank Group 2021 Strengthening IPA Advocacy Services awards, which were announced October 21 during the 2021 World Investment Conference. Over 40 advocacy reform submissions were received for this year’s competition.
The award, hosted by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the World Bank Group, recognized Invest Cyprus’ efforts to identify regulatory bottlenecks and gaps in the tech ecosystem in Cyprus through in-depth analysis and its work with the Government and other stakeholders to drive a package of reforms.
As a direct result of Invest Cyprus’s advocacy efforts, Cyprus has introduced a new Immigration Framework that allows ICT companies to employ specialized non-EU personnel into Cyprus, and offers tax incentives for individuals relocating to Cyprus. Tech companies can also take advantage of a new Fast Track Business Activation Mechanism, which means they can complete all necessary procedures for the registration and incorporation of a company in Cyprus within seven working days.
George Campanellas, Chief Executive of Invest Cyprus, said: “We are delighted by this award, which reflects the important role that investment agencies can have to influence needed reforms. While not a regulator, Invest Cyprus has day-to-day contact with foreign investors and is well placed to help deliver a rapid response to challenges through advocating and catalyzing reforms to improve the business environment.”
Speaking about the project carried out early last year by Invest Cyprus, Campanellas added: “The need to diversify the economy of Cyprus has long been recognized, and our research showed there was significant potential to build our ICT and fintech sector.
“Getting public and private buy-in for our proposed reform package we developed was crucial, and our advocacy efforts were aimed at ensuring key decision makers and the private sector were on board with our recommendations and we could be satisfied that the policies would be embraced and promoted.”
The award comes in the same week that Invest Cyprus was awarded the new Regional Directorship of Eastern Europe and elected to the WAIPA Steering Committee. Invest Cyprus will represent the voice of member investment promotion agencies until 2023.
Hosted by FDI Dubai, the 2021 World Investment Conference was attended by nearly 130 global investment agencies. The Strengthening IPA Advocacy Services competition, hosted by WBG and WAIPA, aims to emphasize the key benefits of IPAs’ advocacy services by collecting and disseminating IPA advocacy success stories.
Campanellas, Chief Executive of Invest Cyprus, expressed his gratitude to fellow WAIPA members for recognizing Invest Cyprus’ positive contribution over the years and voting him to this important position: “Cyprus has been a member of this high esteemed International Organization since 2008 and I am very excited to have been elected onto the Steering Committee. What national investment agencies have proved during the pandemic is that we can be resilient and transform quickly. We must now be ready to seize new opportunities, as well as tackle the challenges presented by the pandemic, and I believe that strengthening our ties through WAIPA is essential to make this happen.”
During the conference, Invest India was elected as the new President, taking over from FDI Dubai, and Egypt’s IPA re-elected to the Vice-Presidency position. Other new members of the Steering Committee include the IPAs of Kuwait, Finland, Costa Rica, Korea and Azerbaijan.
More information is available online: https://www.investcyprus.org.cy/. |
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Scientists are searching for answers to a new space mystery after a telescope in Utah detected the most powerful cosmic rays seen in more than three decades. New research Published Thursday in the journal Science.
An enigmatic, extremely rare, ultra-high-energy particle is believed to have traveled to Earth from beyond the Milky Way galaxy, although the exact origin of this turbocharged particle from space remains a mystery. Some experts have suggested that the cosmic ray, known as the Amaterasu particle after the sun goddess in Japanese mythology, may have been created by unknown physics.
A step Article published in Nature, a British science journal, said the “amazing” discovery “has surprised some scientists that it could produce so much energy,” said astronomer Clancy James of Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Cosmic rays are invisible, charged particles — often a proton — that travel through space at close to the speed of light from other galaxies and extragalactic sources.
Cosmic rays with energies greater than 100 exa-electron volts (EeV) are rarely detected. According to NASACosmic rays continue to penetrate Earth’s atmosphere and “provide one of our few direct samples. matter From outside the solar system.”
Cosmic ray discovered decades ago ‘more energetic than theoretically possible’
The most powerful cosmic ray, named the Oh-My-God particle, was discovered 30 years ago and measured about 320 exa-electron volts (EeV) when it was discovered. According to Nature, an EeV is about a million times larger than that achieved by the most powerful particle accelerators ever created by man.
“Nothing in our galaxy has the energy to produce it, and the particle has more energy than is theoretically possible for cosmic rays traveling to Earth from other galaxies.” According to a report from the University of Utah. “Simply put, the (oh-my-god) particle should not exist.”
The most recently discovered cosmic ray — which was first detected on May 27, 2021 at a telescope array in Millard County, Utah — is estimated at 240 EeV. Astronomer Toshihiro Fujii of Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan spotted the “surprising” signals while conducting a routine data check on the telescope.
Initially skeptical, Fujii wondered if there had been a bug in the software, or if some of the facility’s detectors had been super-powered. Ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays typically have a smooth path through space (meaning they are unaffected by galactic and extra-stellar magnetic fields), making it easy for scientists to detect a galactic explosion, black hole, or galaxy. Spike came from.
Where do high energy cosmic rays originate?
The exact origin of these high-energy particles remains unclear even after years of research. When scientists tried to find the Oh-My-God particle and this new particle, the path to its source didn’t have enough energy to produce it, said John Matthews, a co-spokesman for the telescope array. University of Utah and co-author of the study.
“That’s the mystery of it – what’s going on?” Mathews said.
According to John BellsProfessor in University of Utah And the study’s co-author said, “These events seem to come from completely different places in the sky.” The largest ever discovered seem to originate from voids, or empty space.
“It’s not like there’s a mysterious source.” bells said. “It could be flaws in the fabric of spacetime, colliding cosmic strings. I mean, I spit out the crazy ideas people come up with because there’s no conventional explanation.
Fujii and his team are working on upgrading the telescope array to be four times more sensitive than before, which will allow researchers to capture these rare ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays and pinpoint their origin more precisely. |
Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, is set to significantly boost its investment in Karnataka, India. Recently approved by the State High Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC), Foxconn’s proposal to invest an additional Rs.13,911 crore ($1.67 billion) has been greenlit, augmenting its existing approved investment of Rs.8,000 crore in the region.
This substantial injection of funds by Foxconn is part of a larger approval of 14 projects totaling Rs.34,115 crore sanctioned by the state government. These projects hold the promise of generating 13,308 job opportunities across Karnataka. Among these projects, 10 are brand-new ventures amounting to Rs.19,452.40 crore, while the remaining four represent supplementary investments worth Rs.14,662.59 crore.
The revelation of Foxconn’s increased investment came from MB Patil, the Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, following the conclusion of the 62nd SHLCC meeting at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.
Foxconn, headquartered in Taiwan, serves as the principal assembler of approximately 70% of iPhones worldwide and stands as the largest contract manufacturer globally. Driven by disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and escalating geopolitical tensions, the company has actively diversified its production bases away from China.
In the last year, Foxconn has significantly increased its investments in India, especially in the southern part, showing the company’s focused efforts to expand strategically. Foxconn aims to commence the manufacturing of iPhones within the state by April 2024. The big project is expected to create around 50,000 jobs, making a major impact on the local job scene.
Foxconn is stepping up its investment in Karnataka, showing a strong dedication to making more stuff in India. This matches what lots of big companies are doing—spreading out where they make things to be stronger against tough global problems. By putting more money into Karnataka, Foxconn wants to use the state’s good business setup and infrastructure to make way more things. This not only helps Karnataka become a better place to invest in but also helps grow India’s electronics making scene.
Foxconn’s plans to set up iPhone manufacturing in India represent a major milestone for the company’s journey in the country. It’s not just about finances; it’s about driving technological progress, fostering new skills, and creating job opportunities that will benefit the state’s growth.
Foxconn’s reinforced investment commitment in Karnataka signals a promising trajectory for both the company and the region, poised to catalyze industrial growth, technological innovation, and employment generation in the years to come. |
Estimates of heterosis for yield and its attributing traits in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crop
Nishakant Maurya and GC Yadav
The investigations were carried out to evaluate the heterotic performance of 35 F1's in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) at Main Experimental Station, Department of Vegetable Science, A.N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) during Rabi 2019-20 and 2020-2021. The experiments were laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The data were recorded for 17 characters including total fruit yield per plant and its component traits. The analysis of variance indicated significant differences among parents and hybrids for majority of the characters reflecting the presence of adequate genetic diversity in the materials studied. Based on estimates of heterosis, the hybrids 2012/TLCVRes-1-2 × NDT-4 and 2013/TODVAR-2-2 × NDT-2-2 in Y1, Y2 and pooled showed significant and positive heterobeltiosis while, NDT-6 × Arka Vikas, NDTH-11W-9-1-1-1 × NDT-4, 2013/TODVAR-2-2 × NDT-2-2, 2013/TODVAR-2-2 × NDT-5 and S5 × NDT-3-2-1-1 × NDT-2-2) in Y1, Y2 and pooled showed significant standard heterosis in positive direction for total fruit yield per plant and its other component traits hence, could be utilize in future breeding program as hybrid or to obtain most desirable segregants for the development of superior genotypes.
How to cite this article:
Nishakant Maurya, GC Yadav. Estimates of heterosis for yield and its attributing traits in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crop. Pharma Innovation 2021;10(7):1124-1132. |
Does Lowering Barriers to Goodness Promote Pathological Altruism?
In The Freeman today, Fred Foldvary asks “Do Markets Promote Immoral Behavior?”
After distinguishing markets (buying and selling operating within an ethical and legal framework) from bazaars (spaces characterized merely by buying and selling) and exploring the universal ethic operational within markets, (in Foldvary’s definition ethical action hinges upon voluntary actions and transactions that generate beneficial consequences), Foldvary goes on to discuss the ways in which markets not only inhibit immoral behavior but also promote good. He writes:
By deterring coercive acts, rehabilitating criminals, and providing restitution for victims, the free society steers human action toward those acts that are good or neutral. Adam Smith, who popularized the concept of the invisible hand of the market, also wrote in his book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, that people have a natural fellow-feeling or sympathy for others. Social entrepreneurs can promote sympathy for communities and benevolent causes, which promotes morally good behavior.
Relative to today’s interventionist economies, the free market promotes good behavior by avoiding the imposition of costs and restrictions. In today’s world, even when good acts are not prohibited, they are impeded with costs such as taxes, licenses, and permit requirements. Even when an organization is tax exempt, it must today fill out forms and report on its activities. The free market promotes good behavior more than today’s interventionist economy by avoiding barriers that make goodness more costly.
It’s an intriguing thought that market systems can actually lower the barriers to entry for beneficent actions. But, as we are reminded by the recent publication of a new collection edited by Barbara Oakley, there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.
Oakley has dared to delve into sticky terrain that challenges us to consider the limits of altruism and to become cognizant of when our help simply becomes unhelpful. The collection promises to be an intriguing conversation starter that may not only offer a corrective to our current philanthropic fetishes of altruism and donor intent, but also to challenge our understanding of the interplay between sociobiology and the epigenetic forces of culture and belief. How, we might ask, has nature wired us to be cooperative (altruistic) but also allowed us to develop patterns of doing good that not only cost us dearly in indulging our moral greed but can actually diminish the personal development of those we aim to help?
Under current cultural conditions, lowering the barriers to doing good may exacerbate a frightening and expansive tendency of meddlers, busy-bodies, do-gooders, and social engineers to muck about in the lives of others, nudging us here and there with “knowledge” that soon imperializes into policy mandates. This new puritanism is really for our own good, right?
Judging by the company Foldvary keeps, I believe he has a different idea in mind, one of a Tocquevillean world in which “good” is done in the context of voluntary association rather than through the institutions of the welfare state. If so, lowering barriers to doing good means lowering barriers to interpersonal association, intersubjective knowledge, and the possibility of covenantal relationships of care… all the while preserving rights of exit.
But language is a slippery slope, and it is desirable that even those of us who advocate philanthropic freedom recognize that such freedom is not good ex ante, but that philanthropy too is a realm of responsibility, consequences, and potentially coercive acts, especially when do-gooders turn to the use of welfare state powers to do good unto others. In the latter cases, we should be very wary of the operation of pathological forms of altruism, among which may be using the pretense of doing good to mask pathological self-interest. |
Today, the trend of using smart devices is rising exponentially, all thanks to the internet and wireless connectivity. Among such smart devices, the Amazon Echo has become quite popular due to its ease of use and numerous features like music playback, podcast streaming, real-time weather and traffic information, etc.
The smart device comes with Alexa, which is an AI-powered personal assistant that allows users to operate Echo Devices using voice interaction. Additionally, Amazon Echo can also control several other smart home devices while acting as an automation hub.
If you are planning or already bought Amazon Echo, then you should know about these easy steps for setting up the device and start exploring its features:
1. Download the Alexa App on Your Smartphone/Tablet
The first and foremost step for setting up Amazon Echo is to download the Alexa app on your Smartphone or desktop. The app is available on all the major platforms including Android, iOS, Fire OS.
If you are wondering how to download Alexa echo app, it’s quite simple. You only need to open the app store on your Smartphone or tablet, search for Amazon Alexa app, and then download the app.
2. Power-up the Amazon Echo
For powering the Echo, you need to plug-in its adapter to the power socket. One thing you need to know that the Echo doesn’t come with in-built battery and you need to plug in the device for powering it up.
After plugging the Echo, the light ring on its top will turn blue, which indicates that the device is powered up and ready to function. But you don’t have to do anything yet. You need to wait till the light ring turns its color to orange indicating the device is ready to connect with a Wi-Fi network. Also, you will hear Alexa’s voice greeting you and telling that the device is ready to set up.
3. Connect the Echo with Wi-Fi using the Alexa App
For connecting your Echo app with the Wi-Fi, you need to open the Alexa app on your Smartphone/tablet. After the app opens, you need to tap on the menu bar and then click on the add device option where you will see the Amazon Echo under ‘All Devices’.
Afterward, you need to select the Echo Device and the app will guide you to connect the device with the Wi-Fi network. You can save the Wi-Fi password to make it easy for connecting a new Alexa device to the same network in the future.
4. Start Interacting With Alexa
Finally, your Echo device is ready to use and Alexa will respond to your voice commands. You can start interacting with Alexa by using the default voice command ‘Wake’ for waking the device.
You can also change the wake command either by telling Alexa or manually through the app. FYI, you only need to say “Alexa change the wake word” and tell Alexa the new word for waking the device. Now, your device is completely set up and ready for use.
Setting up the Amazon Echo device is a simple task, especially if you follow the aforementioned steps. One important thing that you need to keep in mind is to know how to download Alexa Echo app. So, set up your Echo device and start exploring its smart features. |
The appeals of Hamilton’s commercial mixed-use zoning (CMZ) bylaw continue to progress at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, with the first hearing dates now scheduled to begin on February 14, 2022.
The city-wide appeals by Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust / Loblaw Properties (CP REIT) and Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited (CTREL) will be dealt starting on this date.
These appeals involving a wide range of issues including parking requirements, building sizes, heights, set backs, and design. Both CP REIT and CTREL have property holdings in nearly all commercial zoning types in Hamilton, thus their appeals impact nearly all commercial properties in Hamilton.
It is expected their appeals will require 25 days of hearings for expert testimony, cross-examination, and arguments. The Tribunal will sit four days per week for six weeks, with a likely March Break, meaning the city-wide appeals will last into April.
Site specific appeals continued to be scoped and the Tribunal will deal with them further at the next Case Management Conference on August 9.
Corktown Plaza Redevelopment Removed from Appeal
The owners of the Corktown Plaza, Slate Asset Management, originally appealed the CMZ to protect their interests as they worked through the planning application process for their now-approved plan to redeveloped the John Street South plaza into a mixed use site with two buildings – a 27-storey tower and a 14-storey building.
The property is zoned C5 Mixed Use Medium Density, with a site specific amendment for the new development.
With CP REIT and CTREL appeals being city-wide, they needed to formally withdraw their appeal solely on this site. LPAT approved the without prejudice amendment to their appeals.
C6 Zoning Height Limit Being Brought In Force By Written Motion – with 1290 South Service Road Remaining Under Appeal
The C6 District Commercial Zone height limit was only appealed by one party, 2294643 Ontario Inc. (Winona Point Joint Venture Inc) which is seeking to build a 28-storey tower at 1290 South Service Road in Stoney Creek as part of massive mixed-use development.
The C6 height limit is 14.0 metres, which translates into 3-to-4 storeys. This developer agreed to modify their appeal to be site-specific.
A written motion will be submitted to the LPAT to bring the new C6 height limit into effect. |
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Are you considering using window wells in your basement? Basement windows are one of the most overlooked elements during renovations, but they can make a significant difference in transforming your unused, dreary basement into a functional, safer, and more inviting living space. In this blog post, we’ll explore the purpose of window wells, their various types, how deep they should be, and more.
Overview – What Are Basement Window Wells?
Basement window wells are openings in the foundation of a building that allow natural light to enter into the basement area. They are typically installed around the perimeter of basement windows, which are often situated at ground level or below grade. These window wells prevent soil, water, and debris from entering the basement area while also allowing a safe means of exit in case of an emergency.
Window wells can be constructed of materials such as concrete, stone, metal, or plastic. They also come in various shapes, sizes, and designs. Some window wells are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and can be decorated with plants or rocks to create a more natural look.
In addition to their aesthetic appeal, basement window wells can provide benefits such as increased natural light. Natural light is beneficial, as it can help lower energy costs by reducing the need for artificial lighting.
However, it is important to note that window wells can also pose risks if they are improperly installed or maintained. If they are not covered or secured correctly, they can become a safety hazard–especially for children or pets who may accidentally fall in. Moreover, if they are not properly drained, they can become a source of water intrusion, leading to basement flooding or damage.
Do My Basement Windows Need Window Wells?
The answer is “probably.” If your basement windows are below grade, then window wells are often required for fire code compliance and safety.
What’s the Purpose of Window Wells?
When it comes to safety features, the importance of window wells cannot be overstated. They allow for easy escape in case of a fire or other disasters. They can also be outfitted with ladders or other emergency escape aids to make exiting the basement as quick and simple as possible.
They Keep the Basement Dry
Window wells can also prevent water from entering the basement, which is especially important in areas that are prone to flooding or heavy rainfall. Waterproofing basement windows isn’t enough to ensure your basement stays dry.
They Allow Natural Light to Enter
The use of window wells in basement design is an excellent way to bring natural light and a sense of space into what can often be a dark and cramped living area. With natural light streaming through the windows, basement rooms can become more inviting, comfortable, and functional while at the same time ensuring the space is safe and secure.
In addition to their practical benefits, window wells can add a touch of aesthetic appeal to a home’s exterior. They are available in various materials, colors, and styles to complement the look and feel of any house.
Materials Used for Basement Window Wells
There are several options when constructing basement window wells, including concrete, fiberglass, plastic, and steel. Each material has unique elements to consider before deciding.
Concrete window wells are a popular choice thanks to their durability and strength. Concrete is known for its ability to withstand the test of time, making it a reliable option for areas with harsh weather conditions. Additionally, concrete window wells require little maintenance and can often be customized to match the home’s aesthetic. However, the downside to concrete window wells is that they can be very heavy and difficult to install.
Fiberglass window wells are an excellent option for those looking for a lightweight and affordable alternative to concrete. Unlike concrete, fiberglass is very easy to install and can be molded to fit the exact dimensions of the window well. Additionally, fiberglass is resistant to rust and corrosion, making it an ideal option for homes in areas with high levels of humidity. However, fiberglass window wells are not as durable as those made from concrete or steel and may fade or crack over time.
Plastic window wells are another popular option because of their affordability and versatility. Plastic is easy to install and can be purchased in various colors and textures to match the exterior of your home. Additionally, plastic window wells are very lightweight and resistant to rust and corrosion. However, plastic is not as strong as concrete or steel and can be easily damaged by heavy objects.
Steel window wells are the most durable option, known for their ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Steel is also resistant to rust and corrosion, making it an excellent choice for homes in areas with high moisture levels. Unlike concrete, steel window wells are relatively easy to install and can be customized to match the aesthetic of your home.
How Deep Should a Window Well Be?
Regarding basement window wells, proper depth is essential for ensuring safety and functionality. The recommended minimum depth for a window well varies, depending on the window’s location. One consideration is to provide ample space for them to open without obstruction. The depth should also allow for someone to climb out of the window well in an emergency, providing a vital escape route.
Furthermore, a properly installed drainage system is necessary to prevent water accumulation and flooding, which can cause damage to the basement and the window frame. Window wells with inadequate drainage can also attract insects and other pests, creating additional problems. Deeper window wells also allow for the installation of more efficient drainage systems, such as perforated drainage pipes or gravel-filled reservoirs, which provide effective water removal.
Is a Window Well Safety Grate Necessary?
Although window wells significantly contribute to the utility of buildings, they also pose a potentially dangerous safety hazard. Without proper precautions, people, animals, and objects may accidentally fall into them, leading to significant injuries, property damage, and even deaths. This is where having a window well safety grate comes in.
A window well safety grate is a type of cover placed over the window well to secure it and prevent accidental falls. These grates are typically made of strong materials such as steel or aluminum, and come in various sizes and styles to fit different types of window wells. The grates are designed to provide a durable barrier between the open window well and the surrounding area, making it impossible for people, pets, or objects to fall in.
Do I Need a Cover for My Window Well?
Yes, you should strongly consider covering your window wells. This is because window wells can be dangerous if left exposed. Without covers or safety grates, they can become a hazard to children and pets who might accidentally fall into them. They can also become a pitfall for leaves, debris, and even small animals that may get trapped inside and create a blockage.
Covers also provide various benefits apart from ensuring safety and security. They can prevent water and snow from accumulating in the window wells, causing water damage and leak issues in your basement. They can also improve the insulation of your basement and help keep it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reducing your energy bills. By installing covers, you can maintain the cleanliness of your window well, preserve its functionality for longer, and help prevent your basement from flooding.
When choosing covers, there are different types to consider. Some covers are designed to be removable, while others are permanently attached. Covers made of strong, durable materials like metal or polycarbonate are typically the best choice for maximum protection and longevity. It is essential to ensure that the covers you select fit your window wells correctly in order to prevent gaps or spaces that may allow debris or creatures to enter. Proper installation is critical, and it is recommended that you consult a professional to help you with the process.
What Are Window Well Drains?
Window well drains are a drainage system designed to prevent water buildup in window wells. The primary purpose of window well drains is to prevent water from seeping into the basement or causing damage to the foundation. They work by channeling water away from the area around the window well and directing it towards a designated drainage system.
While window well drains are not necessarily a requirement for all homes, they are highly recommended for areas with high precipitation levels, or where the soil has poor drainage capabilities. Water accumulating in a window well can cause many issues–including leaks, mold growth, and flooding. In addition, standing water can attract pests like mosquitoes and rodents, creating an unsanitary environment.
A properly installed window well drain system can prevent all these problems and provide some much-needed protection to your home’s foundation. The most common types of window well drains are gravity drains (which use a downward slope to direct water away from the basement) and sump pumps (which remove water from the window well via a powered pump).
Overall, window well drains are a wise investment for homeowners who want to protect their homes from water damage. They may be costly to install, but their long-term benefits outweigh their upfront expense. If you live in an area that is prone to heavy rain or have experienced issues with window well flooding, it’s worth considering installing a drain system to safeguard your home.
Common Problems with Window Wells
It is important to note that window wells can be prone to a number of issues, and homeowners should remain mindful of them if they want to guarantee the safety and longevity of their property. These common problems include the following:
One of the most common problems experienced with window wells is poor drainage. When water is allowed to accumulate in the well, it can seep into the basement or foundations of the home and cause significant damage. This is particularly problematic in areas with heavy or prolonged rainfall, where standing water can linger for weeks.
Clogging is another major issue that can result from neglecting maintenance of the window wells. Leaves, dirt, and other debris can collect in the well and block the drainage system. This can cause water to overflow and damage the home’s foundation, leading to expensive repair costs. Furthermore, clogged window wells can become a nesting ground for unwanted pests like rodents, insects, and spiders, who will feel right at home in the damp environment.
If the window well is installed improperly, gaps and leaks may lead to water seepage. Additionally, if the well is too shallow or lacks drainage, water can channel toward the home’s foundation, ultimately leading to structural damage over time. It is therefore crucial for homeowners to ensure that a professional carries out the window well installation, so that they can avoid any potential DIY mishaps.
If you’re considering installing window wells in your Chicagoland home, contact The Real Seal today for a free consultation and estimate. |
Queen Elizabeth II gave her annual Christmas speech from Windsor Castle this past year, but one thing was different — there was only one photo in the background this time around: a snap of her husband, Prince Philip.
During her speech, the 94-year-old remained positive and admitted that "even on the darkest night there is hope in the new dawn."
"Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer," she said in the broadcast. "In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit."
"Of course for many, this time of year will be tinged with sadness — some mourning the loss of those dear to them and others missing friends and family members distanced for safety, when all they really want for Christmas is a simple hug or a squeeze of the hand," she continued. "If you are among them, you are not alone, and let me assure you of my thoughts and prayers."
She concluded her message by saying: "The Bible tells how a star appeared in the sky, its light guiding the shepherds and wise men to the scene of Jesus’s birth. Let the light of Christmas — the spirit of selflessness, love and above all hope — guide us in the times ahead. It is in that spirit that I wish you a very happy Christmas." |
- Freckles are small, tan to brown macule that can turn dark when exposed to sunlight.
- Histopathologically, these lesions demonstrate increased epidermal melanin without increasing in melanocytes.
- Freckles are benign lesions that have no propensity of transformation to malignancy unlike lentigo.
Cause and Risk Factors
- Freckles appear due to increase in number of melanosomes. These melanosomes are subcellular structures in melanocytes where melanin pigments are produced. While freckles present with hyperpigmentation, the number of melanocytes are not increased in freckles as opposed to lentigo.
- Freckles are common in individual with red,blond hair and fair complexion.
Symptoms and Clinical Presentations
- On clinical examination, freckles appear as small, well-demarcated hyperpigmented macules that are usually 2 to 4 mm in diameter.
- As mentioned, they occur most frequently occur in individuals with red or blond hair with fair skin. Typically appear during early childhood on sun-exposed skin mostly involving areas like the face, hands (dorsum), and upper trunk.
- One characteristic feature that differentiate freckles from other pigment lesion of skin like lentigo is that freckles usually increase in number, size, and extend of pigmentation during the summer months and are smaller, lighter, and fewer in number in the winter when there is less sunlight.
- Freckles are usually diagnosed clinically.
- Histologically, there is a normal number of melanocytes with large size and number melanosomes, resembling those seen in dark-skinned individuals.
Treatment and Managements
- The main stay of management of freckles include sun-protective measures. Additional treatments are typically for cosmetic purposes only.
- Topical retinoids and depigmenting agents may help lighten lesions to a minimal extent.
- Pigment-specific lasers and light-based therapy are additional therapeutic modalities that can be used to treat freckles. |
After 20 years at Google, software engineer Jeremy Joslin was let go with a brusque email. There was no cake, no “thank you” card and no goodbye party. After two decades, it was over and it was coldly impersonal.
“I'm saddened that I didn't get the opportunity to say goodbye to my friends and co-workers in person… nobody in my management chain ever reached out to me” he said in a series of social media posts.
“Being let go via a transactional email without any acknowledgement of your personal time or impact on the company is a difficult way to go out. A little bit of compassion and personal touch can go a long way.”
Joslin was not alone in feeling the absence of any humanity in the way he was let go.
On Friday staff at the company’s New York offices had queued to try and get in to work after mass Google layoffs. If their passes flashed green, they still had a job. If they flashed red, they had been let go.
For many, a terminating email had come in overnight and then their access to corporate email shut down in the morning before they left for the office. It was, said one observer, all a bit "Squid Game".
Google research scientist Dan Russell is another Google veteran whose termination came as a shock. He posted on LinkedIn that he found out he'd been let go "when I went to work at 4AM to finish up an important analysis, and my badge didn't work. After 17.5 years at Google, it was kind of a tough way to discover that I'd become a Xoogler. I still believe that Google's got a great mission...but my enthusiasm was a little tempered this morning."
Joslin had led on a range of projects at Google since 2003, including being part of the core team that launched video.google.com (later subsumed by YouTube); a squad that helped to improve Google’s display ad revenue; and as the technology lead at Google Play Music -- where he was responsible for two core pieces of infrastructure, content ingestion and the company’s external SFTP server; a task that included writing a Google-scale distributed SFTP server that accepted more than 100 million files and 1PB of data during his tenure.
Directing requests for comment to Google, he did briefly confirm to The Stack that before he left he was a tech lead on the Play Games for PC team, working on a custom Android image and its integration with Windows.
Responding to questions on Twitter about handover, he said simply that there “was no handover.
"I lost all access to corp[orate] resources early this morning and nobody in my management chain ever reached out to me. It's as if I dropped off the grid and they have to piece together any knowledge I took with me.”
In the US employees have been laid off across multiple business units including Chrome and Cloud, CNBC reports. Some employees working on the company’s AI programmes were also laid off, says Bloomberg.
Remaining employees are reportedly deeply unsettled at not just the way staff were let go, but the lack of clarity around the decisions: “How were the layoffs decided? Some high performers were let go from our teams,” one question of the many being put to leadership reads, as shared by CNBC. “This negatively impacts the remaining Googlers who see someone with high recognition, positive reviews, promo but still getting laid off…”
Fears of deeper cuts are also rife.
Joslin’s tenure means he leaves with a not insubstantial severance, but the lack of thanks and inability to say goodbye to colleagues clearly and understandably hurts – as it does for others. As another recently laid off Google staffer, Erica Swanson puts it, the way the news was delivered was “highly efficient and highly inhuman.
“It was a gut punch delivered by email” she said in a LinkedIn post, adding that “on the other hand, the Googler and Xoogler community has been nothing short of amazing, moving quickly and with kindness to offer encouragement and support. That's always been the best thing about Google...the people!”
“I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us here” said CEO Sundar Pichai; a common and ultimately vacuous refrain in recent months from CEOs laying off thousands of workers.
Google’s parent Alphabet reported net profits of $13.9 billion on revenues of $69 billion for its last reported quarter (Q3, which ended September 30, 2022.) That was down from net profit of $18.9 billion for the same quarter in 2021. CFO Ruth Porat said: “We’re working to realign resources to fuel our highest growth priorities.”
On Google’s last earnings call, leaders flagged a major emphasis on AI going forward, as well as further monetisation of video, shopping and other products; cloud also got a nod, despite it losing Alphabet money
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“Hardware is an important area of investment for us” added CEO Sundar Pichai on that Q3 earnings call. “We are investing deeply from the silicon to the OS to powerful software experiences, because it’s a big opportunity to move computing forward and build deeper relationships with people who love using Google products.
"It also really helps to guide the Android ecosystem, beyond just building the underlying platform.”
The company reports its full-year earnings and more details on its outlook on February 2.
Meanwhile more staff will be on tenterhook, as cuts appear likely to go international.
As one engineer noted its "pretty incredible that Google is trying to get away with blaming macroeconomic conditions for their layoffs, when over the last year they’ve spend $57.36 billion on stock buybacks. That’s enough to support the 12,000 laid off engineers at their median engineer compensation for 23 years."
Many shareholders meanwhile are pushing for deeper cuts. Activist hedge fund TCI Fund Management said that Google added over 30,000 staff in the first nine months of 2022 alone and urged the company to cut 20% of its workforce and address "excessive employee compensation" -- the fund said median salaries at Alphabet in 2021 were $300,000 and the average was much higher. Shareholders are concerned that this "rising cost base" comes despite the emergence of any profitable new lines of business at the company in years.
As The Stack made contact, Joslin was heading to a 49ers playoff game to enjoy some post-layoff entertainment and reflection. Other Google staff were flooding Discord channels and other forums to vent, reflect and wonder what the future holds. Many business leaders watching on were also reflecting on the art of letting go.
Google layoffs: The painful art of letting go
Letting someone go is a “vital and underappreciated task of management” says Joel Peterson, the Robert L. Joss Adjunct Professor of Management at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.
The former JetBlue CEO’s thought-provoking article “Firing with Compassion” makes 10 suggestions.
One of them is “do be human”.
As Peterson writes: “Managers should also realize that even though the formal employment relationship is ending, the departing employee probably has many personal relationships with coworkers. If those people believe you haven’t dealt fairly or courteously with the person being let go, morale and engagement are likely to suffer. Failing to treat a fired employee graciously can also come back to hurt the business: Some industries are small, and the person you’re firing today may work for a customer or a supplier tomorrow.”
“Particularly in knowledge-intensive industries, relationships with ex-employees are valuable.”
Scaling “being human” during a round of layoffs of Google’s scale may be a monumental challenge: 12,000 bouquets, cakes, and cards are unlikely to be on any technology CEO’s shopping list in a tightening market.
Cutting veterans of 20 years without a modicum of thanks or a goodbye is particularly brutal however. Remaining staff and management would be forgiven for thinking that there was a better way, even at blue chip scale
Employees who survived the cull will likely now be facing at Google what organisational psychologists emphasised in an essay on "downsizing" is likely to be “increased stress, guilt or mistrust in the management.”
As a trio of German academics wrote in “Frontiers in Psychology” journal in 2016: “Our results suggest that firms considering downsizing should account for costs resulting from detrimental behavior of survivors. Although we focused on performance, we would expect that [such layoffs] might also affect other behavior, such as OCB [“organizational citizenship behaviour”] , creativity, deviance, or turnover intentions. These costs could be a reason why previous studies often found no positive effects of downsizing on firm performance.” |
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Unveiling the Snow Day Calculator
The Snow Day Calculator is not some ancient artifact wielded by winter wizards; it’s a web-based tool designed to estimate the likelihood of a school closing due to inclement weather. Developed by a tech-savvy high school student named David Sukhin in 2007, this digital crystal ball has become a go-to resource for those yearning for a day off when the snow starts to fall.
How Does It Work?
At first glance, the Snow Day Calculator may seem like a mysterious entity, but its inner workings are surprisingly straightforward. Sukhin’s creation aggregates weather data from the National Weather Service and combines it with information about specific school districts. The algorithm considers factors such as snow accumulation, temperature, and historical data to generate a probability of a snow day.
It’s important to note that while the Snow Day Calculator provides a fun and lighthearted approach to predicting snow days, it’s not infallible. Weather, as we all know, can be quite unpredictable. Nevertheless, the anticipation and excitement it generates add an extra layer of charm to the winter season.
The Human Touch
What sets the Snow Day Calculator apart is its human touch. Sukhin’s invention wasn’t just about algorithms and data points; it was born out of a desire to inject a bit of whimsy and excitement into the mundane routine of checking the weather. After all, who wouldn’t want a tool that transforms the anxiety of an impending snowstorm into a thrilling guessing game?
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The ritual of using the Snow Day Calculator is a testament to our shared love for the simple pleasures of life. It’s a reminder that even in our tech-driven world, there’s room for a bit of fun and excitement. In a way, the Snow Day Calculator has become a modern-day folklore, with each prediction adding a new chapter to the collective narrative of winter wonder.
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The Distillery at The Mob Museum
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THE MOB MUSEUM NOW OFFERS PRESENTATIONS, MOONSHINE SAMPLINGS IN THE UNDERGROUND DISTILLERY
LAS VEGAS (July 31, 2018) – The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, introduces guided presentations in The Underground Distillery every Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At the top of every hour, guests can attend a 10-minute presentation about the distillation process and participate in a moonshine-sampling experience. They will be able to peer into the vat that mixes the corn mash used to make the moonshine, as well as get a close-up view of the 60-gallon, artisan copper-pot still. All ages are welcome to attend the presentation, but guests must be 21 or older to sample the moonshine.
During the self-guided tour of the rest of The Underground, guests learn about Prohibition-era bootlegging and rum running. Prohibition shut down thousands of breweries and distilleries across America, but it could not eliminate the public’s desire for alcohol. It simply forced the brewing and distilling of booze into the shadows, which contributed significantly to the rise and proliferation of the Mob in America.
Numerous artifacts found in the Speakeasy and Distillery add depth and context to the Prohibition experience. Items to be on display include a beaded chiffon dress, ca. 1926, which is an example of the new and bolder fashions that became popular during the Prohibition era due to the rise of flapper culture, as well as a 5-gallon whiskey still, one of the smaller home stills used to make alcohol during Prohibition.
Visitors to The Underground at The Mob Museum can also visit its Speakeasy, which serves not only house-distilled moonshine, but also house-brewed craft beer and distilled vodka as well as tempting Prohibition era-inspired cocktails, draft beer, wines by the glass and non-alcoholic drinks.
For more information, please call (702) 229-2734 or visit TheMobMuseum.org.
ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class, interactive journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Whether you like it or not, this is American history. It debuted a major renovation in 2018, including a Crime Lab, Use of Force Training Experience, and Organized Crime Today exhibit as well as The Underground, a basement-level Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery and sponsored by Zappos. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums,” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History,” one of Hotel.com’s Top 7 “Travel Brag Landmarks,” one of USA Today’s “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits,” “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times, one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine and is a multi-year winner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” rankings. The Mob Museum has been awarded accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded U.S. museums. General admission is $26.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for online purchase, children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for up-to-date operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit TheMobMuseum.org. Connect on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheMobMuseum or Twitter @themobmuseum.
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And so, Rouge-A-Palooza was born. Now in its third year, the one-day festival located at Goudy Park in downtown Wayne will take place from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. The event, which is put on by the non-profit River Restorations, will feature live music, food trucks, a rubber duck race, a build your own boat race, youth activities, environmental education booths, paddling trips on the Rouge, and more.
One of the big highlights of the festival is the annual Logjam Classic Canoe Race, a three-mile canoe sprint that ends at Goudy Park. Winners will take home a cash prize, as well as trophies made of wood cut from an actual Rouge River logjam. Last year’s winners, Rich Lauth and Mike Garon, finished in 27 minutes, 55 seconds. They beat 2013 champs Steve Landfair and Michael Parsons by about five minutes. Will you be this year’s champ? Do you have what it takes? Contact Kurt Kuban at (734) 716-0783 to sign up.
In addition, Friends of the Rouge (www.therouge.org) will be hosting their annual group canoe/kayak trip through the Lower Rouge Parkway in Wayne. Canoe/kayak rentals will be available for the race and group trip, as well as throughout the festival. For more information, contact FOTR at (313) 792-9900. Contact Heavner Canoe & Kayak Rental at (248) 685-2379 to reserve a canoe.
One of the goals of the event is to educate the public about the Rouge River and ways people can help continue the clean-up efforts. With that in mind, there will be a number of environmental and nature exhibits. Families will learn about the fish and animals that call the Rouge River home. Some of the groups that will be present include: Huron Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center, National Park Service, Wayne County Parks, Friends of the Rouge, Michigan Audubon, U.S. Coast Guard and Wayne County Environmental Services Group.
New this year will be the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center, which is a hands-on, interpretive educational experience, as well as the National Park Service, Michigan Audubon and the U.S. Coast Guard. Others, like the Friends of the Rouge, have been involved since the first Rouge-A-Palooza three years ago.
“Rouge-A-Palooza helps further the mission of Friends of the Rouge because it reconnects people to the Rouge River. No other community in the Rouge River watershed has worked this hard to open up the river for paddling or embraced the river in the way that the City of Wayne and its residents have done,” stated Sally Petrella, a longtime FOTR staff member who organizes the group paddle trip.
For those with an appreciation of live music, the Rouge-A-Palooza line-up is expanded this year. Well-known George Bedard and the Kingpins are back. If you like rhythm and bluesy swing, surf, cheap garage thrill music, blues, rock and roll, and a group that is meticulously true to these genres, you’ll love George Bedard and the Kingpins.
An exciting new addition this year is Chris Bathgate, an American indie folk singer-songwriter and musician. He is prominent in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti folk music scene in Michigan.
Also playing the festival for the first time will be Liquid Monk, a metro Detroit-based funk/fusion/jam band that will close the festival, taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
The eclectic, rootsy line-up also includes Rouge-A-Palooza staples Corndaddy (Americana, roots), Troublesome Creek (bluegrass) and Tyrone Hamilton, a well-known local performer that will open the show at noon. In addition, fly-fishing folksinger Alan Cayne and the Huron River Flute Circle will perform on a second stage.
You won’t go hungry at Rouge-A-Palooza. Food truck fare will be available. The Mean Weenie (http://www.themeanweenie.com ) features gourmet hotdogs, while the award-winning Hickory BBQ & Grill (http://hickorybbq.net) whips up some of the best barbecue around. There will also be a beer garden area featuring a variety of beer and other beverages.
Many community groups are involved in the festival. Wayne Rotary will once again organize a build-your-own boat race for the kids. Wayne Main Street, an organization spearheading improvements to downtown Wayne, will raffle off two kayaks, host a rubber duck race and have fun duck-related activities available for the kids.
“Wayne Main Street is thrilled to be involved in this wonderful event because it celebrates one of the unique assets of our downtown – the Rouge River,” said Executive Director Lindsey Wooten. “This year we’ve been more involved to do our best to make sure the event’s success continues to grow. We believe in the cause and love being able to participate with our rubber duck race. This year, we are adding more duck themed children’s activities for a day full of family fun.”
There will also be several free inflatables for the kids, as well as face painting and many other activities.
New this year will be a cornhole tournament sponsored by Smitty Builders. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the bags will start getting tossed at 6 p.m. Cost is $50 per team. There will be a 50-team cut-off. Cash prizes. To secure a spot in the tournament, call Nick Smith at (734) 657-5579.
“We think the event will be better than ever. We’ve added a lot of new features. We’re really trying to get people to embrace the Rouge River. It is a wonderful recreational resource. We want more people to discover it,” said Mathew Mulholland, of River Restorations, who grew up along the Rouge. “We hope the community will come out and support the event, have a great time, and learn about our river.”
For more information, visit www.rougeapalooza.org or find Rouge-A-Palooza on Facebook. |
India and the US will focus on measures to facilitate greater technology sharing, co-production opportunities with semiconductor, 5G and 6G telecom network, quantum and high-end computing, said a joint statement released on Friday.
The statement dated June 22 released after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in the US said that both governments have committed to promote policies and adapt regulations to facilitate greater technology sharing, co-development, and co-production opportunities between US and Indian industry, government, and academic institutions.
India and US have signed multiple pacts to push bilateral commerce, technology transfer, joint development of technologies in the area of semiconductor, 5G and 6G telecom and open source based telecom network, quantum and high performance computing etc. as both nations enhance commitment towards trusted network and supply chain ecosystem.
"President Biden and Prime Minister Modi hailed the signing of an MoU on Semiconductor Supply Chain and Innovation Partnership as a significant step in the coordination of our countries' semiconductor incentive programs. This will promote commercial opportunities, research, talent, and skill development," the joint statement said.
Both leaders welcomed computer memory chip maker Micron Technology's announcement to set up a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Gujarat entailing an investment of USD 2.75 billion with support from the Indian government. The plant is expected to create up to 5,000 new direct and 15,000 community jobs opportunities in next five years.
"The leaders also welcomed Lam Research's proposal to train 60,000 Indian engineers through its Semiverse Solution virtual fabrication platform to accelerate India's semiconductor education and workforce development goals, and an announcement by Applied Materials Inc, to invest USD 400 million to establish a collaborative engineering centre in India," the statement said.
With the vision of creating secure and trusted telecommunications, resilient supply chains, and enabling global digital inclusion, Biden and Modi launched two joint task forces on advanced telecommunications, focused on Open RAN and research and development in 5G/6G technologies.
"Public-private cooperation between vendors and operators will be led by India's Bharat 6G Alliance and the U.S. Next G Alliance. We are partnering on Open RAN field trials and rollouts, including scaled deployments, in both countries with operators and vendors of both markets, backed by US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) financing," the statement said.
Biden and Modi emphasised on the need to put in place a "Trusted Network" and "Trusted Sources" bilateral framework.
Both leaders acknowledged the profound opportunities and significant risks associated with artificial intelligence.
They committed to develop joint and international collaboration on trustworthy and responsible AI, including generative AI, to advance AI education and workforce initiatives, promote commercial opportunities, and mitigate against discrimination and bias.
India and US have set up a joint Indo-US. Quantum Coordination Mechanism for collaboration among industry, academia, and governments. It will work towards a comprehensive Quantum Information Science and Technology agreement between the two countries.
"The United States and India will sustain and grow quantum training and exchange programmes and work to reduce barriers to US-India research collaboration," the statement said.
The leaders welcomed the launch of a USD 2-million grant programme under the US-India Science and Technology Endowment fund for the joint development and commercialization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies, and encouraged public-private collaborations to develop high performance computing (HPC) facilities in India.
"President Biden also reiterated his government's commitment to work with US Congress to lower barriers to US exports to India of HPC technology and source code," the statement said.
As part of the collaboration, the US side has pledged to make its best efforts in support of India's Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) joining the US Accelerated Data Analytics and Computing (ADAC) Institute.
US National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST) are jointly funding 35 innovative joint research collaborations in emerging technologies.
Under a new implementation arrangement between NSF and DST, both sides will fund joint research projects in computer and information science and engineering, cyber physical systems, and secure and trustworthy cyberspace.
"Furthermore, NSF and India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will bring fresh funding for joint projects in applied research areas such as semiconductors, next generation communication, cyber security, sustainability and green technologies and intelligent transportation systems," the statement said.
Biden and Modi reaffirmed their countries' commitment to an open, secure, inclusive, safe, interoperable, and reliable internet, and to continuing cooperation on a range of cybersecurity issues, including preventing and responding to cyber threats, promoting cybersecurity education and awareness and measures to build resilient cyber infrastructure.
"Both the United States and India are committed to sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and to working together to investigate and respond to cyber incidents," the statement said.
The United States and India will explore ways to partner align efforts to advance the development and deployment of robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including appropriate safeguards to protect privacy, data security and intellectual property.
India has developed a unique ID Aadhaar, unified payment interface to lower and ease financial transactions, CoWin platform to facilitate vaccination etc as part of DPI.
The US and India will explore developing a US-India Global Digital Development Partnership to bring together technology and resources from both countries to enable development and deployment of DPIs in developing countries, the statement said. |
When I ask brides whether they’re thinking about wearing a veil on their big day, my heart breaks a little every time I hear them say no because it’s too ‘Old Fashion’ or ‘Dowdy’. Once one of my brides compared it to wearing her grandmas curtains over her face, I don’t think I’ve ever gotten over it! I’ll admit the tradition behind the veil is outdated and on many levels just offensive – but I tell every bride just to try one on so they can make an informed decision… and nine brides out of ten, once they’ve seen it on they’ve been converted.
The amazing girls behind the bridal accessory brand Elle + Adhira have collaborated with renowned Canadian Designer Daphne Newman to introduce their own range of veils. So to celebrate the launch, I sat down with the ladies to ask them about their thoughts on veils.
What length veil do you think is most in fashion?
Helen at Elle + Adhira: We would definitely say the longer veils, either Chapel or Cathedral.
Daphne at Daphne Newman: We believe the longer veil is more flattering for many styles, and really highlights and completes the bridal look without taking away from the details of the dress. The drama of the length is so romantic, and makes for some amazing photos!
When should a bride take the veil off?
Helen at Elle + Adhira: This is entirely up to the bride, and really depends on her personal style. Some brides like to remove the veil after their ceremony, to transition into a more cocktail party inspired look for their reception (sometimes along with a quick hair change, lipstick etc.). However, we have had brides keep the veil in for almost the whole reception too.
Daphne at Daphne Newman: It is absolutely gorgeous draped over the brides arm (also used as a method of carrying it), and looks so stunning incorporated into the first dance. After that, veil out- party on!
What was the inspiration behind this range?
Daphne Newman: Being our first collection of veils designed for the Australian market, we were inspired by the Aussie bride herself. She is confident, stylish and in tune with her individuality, all of which are represented in her bridal look. We wanted to be sure that each piece was unique, not only in the market but also from each other to ensure they spoke to a number of brides and their styles.
Are you in love with these veils as much as I am? Luckily for all brides out there – Elle + Adhira’s want to give brides access to the perpetually unobtainable art of couture, at ready-to-wear prices. All veils are available to purchase from their website.
Tell me more about the collection!
Penelope: A veil featuring scatters of hand-made 3D flowers and beadwork
Nahla: A jewelled veil of crystals, pearls and tiny glass beads
Amelie: A scalloped Alecon lace veil that works for bohemian and classic aesthetics equally
Model – @phoebeohh
Gown – @cleoborrello
Photography – @maravisuals |
It’s no secret that wool is a luxury, magical fabric that offers a whole host of benefits. But what is it about wool that makes it so special? And why is wool better than alternative fibres?
What are the benefits of wool?If you’re wondering where to buy bedding, or what is the best bedding for achieving a perfect sleep, look no further than wool. With its health benefits and its luxurious, enhanced comfort, wool has been proven to improve your sleep by 25%. How? Because when you cocoon yourself in wool, you’re guaranteed a healthier, happier sleep, leaving you feeling fully rested and refreshed each morning. *When you combine our wool duvets, pillows and mattress base layers, or buy a Complete Bedding Bundle, you'll receive our 60 Night Sleep Trial. So, if you're not completely satisfied in our claim and you're not experiencing better sleep, we'll refund your purchase in full, without quibble.
It's cool when it's hot, and warm when it's not!Not only is it the comfort element of wool which sets it apart from other types of bedding on offer, but wool is also a natural insulator. This means you’ll be kept warm in winter, and cooler in the summer – thanks to its temperature regulating capabilities and its naturally breathable fabric. Wool fibre helps to keep your body at the optimal temperature zone for the right level of comfort and rest. The alternatives, such as synthetic fibres, down and cotton, do not breathe in the same way as wool does, and are more likely to trap heat in your bed. Wool buffers the extreme cold or hot air on the outside, keeping your body in the ideal comfort zone. The perfect temperature for the perfect snooze.
It's naturally absorbent!It’s easy to say why wool makes for great bedding when its packed full of health benefits - such as being naturally absorbent. Wool fibre is the original wicking fibre, and wool fabrics can absorb up to 30% of their weight without feeling heavy or damp. To put that into perspective, cotton fabrics begin to feel damp after 15%. The fibres 'breathe' by absorbing moisture away from the body and releasing it into the air. It’s just like magic!
It's hypoallergenic!If you’re looking for anti-allergy bedding, you can’t go wrong with wool, as it’s naturally hypoallergenic. Although some people do have a rare natural allergy to Lanolin- the oil found in wool - most people's allergy to wool is a reaction to the many harsh and toxic chemicals that go into the treatment and finishing of conventional wool garments and bedding. Serious chemical abrasives are routinely used to wash raw wool for processing. Chlorine and mothproofing chemicals are routinely applied to conventional wool before turning it into a finished product. With Woolroom, no such chemicals are used, so you can rest assured that your bedding is completely free of harsh chemicals or bleaches.
It resists mildew and mould!Wool's natural resistance to mildews and moulds comes from the way it repels moisture, and lets moisture pass through its fibres without trapping it. Mildews and moulds require moisture to live, and grow, which is why wool is the perfect material for bedding.
It's clean!Wool resists static, dirt and dust. This makes it easy to clean, because any dirt will sit on the surface of the fibre. The outside surface of the wool fibre consists of a series of overlapping scales, similar to the feathers on a bird, making it easy to brush off and for stains to lift out.
It's durable!Laboratory tests have shown that wool fibres resist tearing and can bend back on themselves more than 20,000 times without breaking. Cotton breaks after 3,200 bends, silk fibres break after 1,800 bends and rayon fibres break after just 75 bends. That’s why wool lasts, giving your bedding a longer, happier life.
It's naturally wrinkle resistant!If you’re wondering why wool will naturally resist the wrinkles in your bed sheets, it’s because wool is the most resilient fibre. It has a natural crimp that helps it keep its shape, and will bounce back to its original shape even if it’s stretched.
It's fire retardant!Wool is safer to wear because of its natural fire-retardant properties. It can resist flame without the chemical treatment involved in fireproofing. Most synthetic fibres ignite easily, burn fiercely and melt at an alarming rate.
It's renewable and sustainable!Wool is a renewable resource that can be shorn from sheep annually. It is biodegradable and kinder to the environment than oil-based synthetics, which contribute to global pollution.
Are you ready to reap the benefits of wool pillows, duvets, mattresses and more? Build your sleep sanctuary with Woolroom bedding today, and change your relationship with sleep.
by Diana Starte
04 Mar 2023
The Depth of the mattresses are not something that we are able to change unfortunately, we can make custom size mattresses but each model will need to have a certain amount of room for filling.
23 Jan 2023
How often to wash it ? Washing instructions ?
You do not need to wash the protector before use! Wool is self cleaning so don't need to be washed often! Just hanging it out in the air will do it a world of good! If you do need to wash it then we would recommend a wool/delicates wash with a low temperature and low spin speed, then left yo line dry!
Hope this helps!
11 Dec 2022
Would I be able to see improvements from night sweats if I only slept in wool sleepwear ? Or would I also need to have wool bedding in place?
The sleep wear would help regulate your temperature but in order to get the maximum benefit i would recommend the wool bedding also it really is personal preference. I hope this response helps you. Many thanks for taking the time to write this query.
by C Pendlebury
02 Nov 2022
12 Sep 2022
Our mattresses are naturally dust mite resistant as dust mites are not able to survive within wool! Wool works to regulate your temperature by absorbing an desorbing moisture. In doing this, there is no residual moisture left within the product and so no food source left for dust mites to survive, and so in turn they do not colonise within it. This was found with a study that we partnered with Leeds University on.
I hope this helps,
26 Mar 2022
We don't use any chemicals in our products. Wool as a fibre is naturally flame retardant, ridding the need for any unpleasant chemicals.
Hope this helps.
25 Mar 2022
19 Mar 2022
Sorry to hear about the issues that have arisen following the dry-cleaning process of your pillows. This is certainly not a typical outcome for our pillows after the care instructions have been followed. Please, can you get in touch by sending an email to [email protected], so that we can investigate this matter and advise further?
Hope to hear from you soon. |
30-Night Sleep Trial
We care about your comfort and sleep health, especially since the average person spends over a third of their life in bed. That’s why we’ve made all-natural bedding guaranteed to give you a better night’s sleep from day one.
If you're eager to explore the natural wonders of a wool duvet but aren't quite sure if it's the perfect match for you, worry not. Our 30-Night Sleep Trial gives you chance to try it out with ease.
Your satisfaction is our priority. So, if, after 30 nights, your cosy wool duvet doesn't live up to your expectations, fret not! We're more than happy to accept returns and offer refunds, even if it has been used and washed.
Traceable, hypoallergenic duvets
At Woolroom, your sleep comfort and the well-being of our sheep are our top priorities. We take sustainability seriously, which is why we've introduced our Wool ID® Programme , ensuring complete traceability throughout our product range.
All our wool comes from British farmers, ensuring that our hypoallergenic duvets are entirely free from chemicals and synthetics, making them a perfect choice for those with allergies. With our gentle shearing process during the summer months, our sheep get to enjoy the warm weather without their heavy coats, contributing to the genuine eco-friendliness of our wool duvets.
If you're thinking of upgrading your bedding, explore our exquisite selection of opulent wool bedding and pillows , and let us help you create the ultimate sleep haven. Your journey to dreamland begins here!
What are the benefits of a wool duvet?
Wool is nature’s miracle material. Naturally hypoallergenic, wool is the perfect anti-allergy duvet to keep allergens and dust mites at bay. So you can say sweet dreams to those pesky night-time sniffles.
Unlike down or synthetic materials, wool is a true expert at regulating temperature. It effortlessly disperses warm air when things get stuffy and holds on to warmth during cooler nights.
Plus, our temperature-regulating duvets have exceptional moisture-wicking abilities to ensure the perfect sleep environment, taking care of your skin and comfort all night.
Can you wash a wool-filled duvet?
As an industry first, our Organic Washable and Deluxe wool duvets are now washable. So, you can enjoy fresh duvets time after time. Simply place in the washing machine and add your favourite wool laundry detergent (ours is lavender scented, it helps with sleep!).
We know that washing can be a tedious task. But thankfully due to wool's natural hypoallergenic benefits, you'll be able to go longer between washes and still experience freshness. Curl up, snuggle down and enjoy luxury with your wool-filled duvet. |
When I was in Bangkok these past couple of months, I was looking for something interesting to check out after the wats (temples) were exhausted and I couldn’t sing anymore Karaoke. My buddy Ian Ord from WhereSidewalksEnd.com told me about something pretty cool I should go see, an airplane graveyard way out in the eastern part of the city.
It didn’t take me long to decide it was something I’d definitely be interested in checking out as I’ve done quite a bit of urban exploring and enjoy rummaging through abandoned buildings. He told me where to go, and I was off!
I was living in a part of Bangkok that’s pretty accessible by public transportation, but probably the coolest mode at my fingertips were the canal ferries, known as klong boats. They’re basically long and skinny wooden boats powered by un-muffled diesel truck engines that rip up the narrow canals in central Bangkok. They aren’t for the faint of heart, and you basically just have to jump on when they pull up to the stations and either stand up or squeeze in with the people lucky enough to snag a seat. (see my video below).
How to get there:
I took a klong boat from Ekkami station for about 20 minutes east. If you copy and paste this address in Thai on Google Maps, the airplane graveyard in Bangkok will be directly across from it on Ramkhamhaeng Rd, and it’s visible from the street.
Airport Graveyard in Bangkok location : บ้านญวน 76 รามคำแหง แขวง หัวหมาก เขต บางกะปิ Bangkok 10240, Thailand.
You can hit “earth view” and see the fuselages of the planes so you know you’re in the right spot. Taking a Klong boat is the easiest way to get there as the road the airplane graveyard is on is very busy and would take you forever to get out to from central Bangkok.
If you take the klong boats, head to the central canal that runs north and parallel with Sukhumvit road, on Google Maps it’s called “Water Gate – Wat Si Bunruang”. From there, make sure you hop on a boat heading east. Take it until the end of the line until the last station which is called, “วัดศรีบุญเรือง” or translated, “Temple Sriboonruang”.
When you get off the boat there, stay on the same side of the canal and you’ll find yourself at a temple/monastery. Stay to the right side of it and you’ll see a cement walkway that goes along a smaller canal. Just follow this for 2 minutes and you’ll see the airplanes on your right. You’ll have to walk up to Ramkhamhaeng road so you can walk over the bridge to reach them.
This isn’t a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok and most people have never heard of it including local Thais, so don’t plan on asking anyone and expect them to know about it. There is a fence around the property and you’ll find some people are actually living on the property. If no one is around just scream, “hello” and someone should turn up. The going rate is 100 baht and that’s what they will ask for (~$3). Pay them and they’ll open the fence for you and let you explore at your leisure.
There are actually people living in a few of the old planes which have been converted into makeshift homes, notably in the front and some of the planes near the rear of the grounds.
You’ll find multiple discarded planes including a large chunk of a jumbo jet. You can climb inside, but I wouldn’t recommend it, at least for the jumbo jet as I myself went in and things felt extremely unstable.
It’s definitely a unique experience and if you have an extra half day and want to see something different, then don’t miss the airplane graveyard in Bangkok! |
French restaurant review: Artisan de la Truffe in Harbour City, Hong Kong
Truffles 24/7 in Harbour City
As if Harbour City couldn’t get any larger, they’ve recently opened the new OTE complex. Paper Moon, Hexa and Gordon Ramsay’s Maze Grill are all here, as is the Hong Kong outpost of the Parisian restaurant Artisan de la Truffe.
The name says it all. This is your place for all things truffle.
The restaurant looks fairly unassuming on the outside, but is very sleek on the inside. We visited on a weekday evening, and the restaurant was very full despite having only been open for a few weeks. A nice atmosphere (and with a view!) with reasonable pricing is always a good thing in Hong Kong.
We started with the Planche de L’Artisan ($258), a lovely meat and cheese sharing platter with taramasalata. The Gouda, Tete de Moine, and Brie were all very fresh and truffle infused. It’s quite a hearty portion and I thought it was well worth the price considering the amazing bread basket is complementary and perfect for eating with the cheeses.
The Salade de Homard ($188) came next. Who knew sweet lobster fresh would go so well with a bit of truffle oil? I’d go for this over the Tartare de Boeuf ($168) which was a bit bland.
Or beef lovers may want to opt for the Steak de Boeuf Wagyu (8oz, $308) which was full of flavour and cooked (or barely cooked) to perfection. Excellent quality and delicious with the accompanying black garlic, buttery mash, and fresh truffle shavings.
The Magret de Canard ($268) was served quite rare, and a more darker, more complex tasting dish with the addition of Grand Marnier in the sauce. This was also quite good.
While the Ravioli ($188) was small, almost like a starter, the seafood filling and sauteed peppers were well seasoned and a nice mix of creamy and tangy.
But the tagliatelle ($178) was the piece de resistance. There’s something so indulgent about eating an entire bowl of creamy, chewy pasta. This was very addictive and the restaurant was generous with the shaved truffle.
For dessert, the Pavlova ($88) and Creme Brulee ($88) were both good, simple and classic. But I particularly liked the vanilla ice cream with truffle that accompanied both; a little sweet and savoury bite to end the meal.
A restaurant where everything has truffle might sound OTT but I think Artisan de la Truffe has done it in a tasteful way. The truffle merely complements food that is high quality and delicious on its own. Go and enjoy some hearty French cooking for lunch or dinner. And for those wondering what will happen to the restaurant when it’s not truffle season, fret not. The restaurant will source truffles from various places since, they assured us, it’s always truffle season somewhere.
Shop OTE303 Level 3 Ocean Terminal Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2885 2030
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Alumni Spotlight: LeAndrea Mack
When I was a little girl, I received the opportunity to participate in an inner city reading program hosted by Derrick Thomas. One day, after reading a book with him that was really bad, he turned to me and said, "You could write a book better than that." His words always stuck with me. I am now an award winning author. My books have been featured at the Essence Festival, I recently won the title of Best Author at the KC People's Choice Awards and I have traveled as far as Lagos, Nigeria to share the children's books I wrote. One of my proudest moments was conducting a book workshop with the Third and Long Foundation at Foreign Language Middle School in Kansas City. This was important to me as both a former member of the Third and Long Foundation and a former student at the middle school. I am glad I got a chance to demonstrate to the children that they are storytellers and it was amazing to see the stories that the kids came up with. The best part was watching the children realize their potential, in the same way that Derrick did for me. I am a huge Chiefs fan and my first game was compliments of Derrick Thomas. He also took us golfing, camping and bought my first pair of adidas shoes. He wanted so much for us and I never forgot how far out of the way he went for us book club kids. I am now a healthcare fraud investigator living in Washington, D.C. but he showed me how important it was to give back to my community. Recently, I taught a book workshop with the Presidential Inaugural Committee for President Joe Biden, won Miss Juneteenth of Kansas City and was featured for my BLM photography over the summer. IF you are looking for proof this program works, I am the proof.
Thank you all! It’s me - Mrs. Patricia Davis. You may remember me as Patricia Ja’Mese Woodward. I hope I can put a smile on your face with an update from a founding member of the wonderful Third and Long Foundation. I hold a B.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Southern University (2012) in Houston, TX and an M.Ed. in Education Administration from Sam Houston State University (2014). Today, I am married to Mr. Larry Davis of Shreveport, LA and we reside in Houston, TX. Larry is a barber/instructor and comedian. Our son, AJ, is 18 years old and graduates in May 2016 from the historic Jack Yates Senior High School with a 3.98 GPA. AJ is a scholar athlete that plays football, basketball, and baseball. He has been awarded academic scholarships from Texas Southern, Xavier, and Howard Universities to date. In honor of the Third and Long Foundation and my own personal story of overcoming a challenging real life situation, I teach in a socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhood which fulfills my passion to “give back” in an attempt to repay my debt of gratitude. Music is still a big part of me as I use it to reach students by creating content-driven chants and songs that enable students to retain more knowledge versus music-less lessons. (Also, I am writing an album to record in the near-future. After all, we know what happens to a dream deferred.) The challenge of pouring daily into the hearts of these children gives me a glimpse into the hearts of Derrick, Neil, Betty, Donna, Marge, and all the other gracious members of the foundation whose investment in me has paid huge dividends. I aim to honor the foundation with my service to others, especially the late Derrick Thomas - my guardian angel.
My name is Danielle and I became a Third and Long member in 1992. When I first joined the program, I was one of the "older kids" and while I felt originally out of place, I came to relish my time with all of my friends in the program. Third and Long helped me build bonds, not only with other members, but with numerous mentors; Donna, Marge, Betty, Neil, Terri, etc. a few of whom I still keep in contact with to this very day. My time reading, meeting, and participating in different activities allowed me to gain connections and decide what I wanted to do with my life. While I thought I was going to an Ivy League for college, being with Derrick and everyone else made me realize that an HBCU was the better fit for me. I was a 1997 Scholarship recipient, and used the money received to start college without paying any money out of pocket. My road was very long and definitely not in a straight line (that's a story for another day); but one of my few regrets is that Derrick was not around to see me walk across the stage with my BS in Psychology. Derrick was more than a mentor, he was a big brother to most of us; and there are some stories that would definitely have you in tears with laughter. I work as a Loan Analyst for PNC Bank in their C&IB Division. I have always had a love of service, and my membership in AKA Sorority, Inc. and Soroptimist International are small tokens of giving back to my Kansas City Community, as Derrick did. I currently service on a couple of local boards, and looking to expand my portfolio, as I will be attending Graduate School in the fall of 2021 to achieve a Master in Public Administration. I will forever be grateful to Third and Long for the direction and focus they provided in my life, and the memories that can never be taken from me.
" I started the 3rd and Long foundation in 1991 and I quickly found the mentorship that I needed from Derrick Thomas and Donna Woolard. At the time I was experiencing physical and mental abuse in my home and I was interested in any extra curriculum activities that would allow me to stay after school and spend less time in a deplorable situation that no child or adult should ever be subjected to. According to family members, from my birth my mother didn't want me and never took an active role in my life to include academics. Throughout my childhood I spent a fair amount of time in the emergency room from the abuse of my mother and her husband. In addition there were the couple of attempts/threats where she tried to take my life at a very young age. I can remember nights where I was forced to sleep outside without food or safety from the gunshots that frequently rang out nearby. I did not have a father and to this day I have no idea who he is. I grew up in high crime-low income neighborhoods around Kansas City and I was on government public assistance (welfare, Section 8, Medicaid, etc) After joining the 3rd and Long Foundation they provided me with some imperative life resources that I attribute to my success and survival. 1) A different perspective - if child's immediate environment consist of government assistance, crime, abuse, homelessness, etc - statistic's illustrate that they are likely to repeat the cycle. The foundation provided me with a view of the other side of the "tracks" that opened my eyes to so much more. I will never forget the day I walked into Derrick's home and how amazed I was to see that not only did people really live like this, but an African-American man had achieved insurmountable heights in my small mind. Immediately following this visit, I became obsessed with the Kansas City Star newspaper. I would circle jobs that I wanted in the “Help Wanted” section, I would highlight houses in the “Realty” section, and I would underline cars in the “Classifieds” section. I would then calculate my monthly budget based on the job I selected and the cost of the house and car. I had “a different perspective” than the poverty, drugs, food stamps, and gangs that was my true environment at the time. 2) Self-confidence – the abuse I experienced wasn’t only physical it was mental as well. I now know that the rejection experienced by my birth mother from my birth father was deflected on me. For as long as young as I can remember I was told that I was dumb, ugly, an idiot, and I would never turn out to be anything just like the father that I had never known. It’s an unfortunate but a true fact that children of abuse will start to believe the negative words that they are saturated with. I will never forget the day Donna Woolard selected me to speak in front of a crowd at a local restaurant for a fundraiser for the foundation. I couldn’t understand why she wanted someone “dumb” and “ugly” to represent the foundation in efforts to gain financial support, nevertheless I was honored and excitedly nervous. Donna coached, coached, and coached me and I practiced, practiced, practiced! When the big day came (game day as Donna referred to it) I was ready. I delivered the speech in front of a room full of dignitaries and elites (or at least that’s how I remember it) and when I finished I was rewarded with a thunderous applause from the audience and smiles and hugs from Donna. Something about that day flipped a switch inside of me and I no longer felt dumb and ugly but I felt smart, important, and proud of my accomplishments. I realized that with support and mentorship I could succeed and achieve. 3.) Love – Should be automatic right? Well it’s not always the case for some children unfortunately. Honestly, it’s something I still struggle with to this day – “Why couldn’t the one person (my birth mother) in my life that is supposed to by instinct and nature love me?” The reality is that this scenario is all too common in our country and we as a community have to pick up where others have fallen short. That’s exactly what the 3rd and Long Foundation did for me and so many countless others throughout the years. Small acts of kindness and generosity can have huge impacts and steer a child’s sail boat of life in the right direction. I am so grateful to Derrick, Donna, and all the staff for providing me with love and support. After completion of the 3rd & Long Foundation I had the tools required to succeed and break the poverty and abuse cycle. I joined the United States Air Force and served for 8 years and I completed 2 college degrees (Bioenvironmental Engineering and Business Management). I live in Washington, D.C. and I work as an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer for Alexandria Renew Enterprises. My passion is traveling the globe with over 1 million miles flown and I’m excited to conquer my last continent of travels next month. My greatest accomplishment and my passion is being a mentor for the Urban Alliance Program that reaches underserved high school students."
" I am currently the Funding Coordinator for CapWest Mortgage. Thanks to the scholarship from 3rd-N-Long I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. I am married with 2 children and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Mu Omega Chapter." |
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What do general contractors charge?
If you’re doing a home remodel, building a new home or embarking on a commercial building project, you’ll hire a general contractor. A general contractor is a professional who is qualified to oversee and execute construction projects. Each construction project is unique; even two duplicate homes built on lots next door to each other could have different construction costs due to factors like different excavation costs when building the foundation. Since each project is unique, many general contractors make bids on potential construction projects. These bids can then break down to a per square foot cost that encompasses the labor of all the workers needed for the job, materials, the scope of work, and any equipment needed. Materials and finishes make a major difference in your cost per square foot. For example, choosing standard kitchen tiles at $3 per square foot will result in a lower total project cost than imported marble tiles that cost $63 per square foot. Where you live will also affect how much general contractors charge, as labor and the cost to do business can cost less in many regions than in high-cost areas like New York or San Francisco. Here are some examples of average costs general contractors typically charge in various regions:
- Home addition in San Francisco: $250-$270 per square foot.
- New home construction in Knoxville, Tennessee: $100-$200 per square foot.
- Kitchen remodel in Tennessee: $40-$80 per square foot, depending on finishes.
- Bathroom remodel in Vancouver, Washington: $110-$170 per square foot.
Be sure to check out our smart hiring practices when it comes to finding a general contractor.
How do you hire a general contractor?
You can use Thumbtack to find local general contractors, read their customer ratings and get cost estimates. First, read the written reviews to learn about their professionalism, paying attention to photos for evidence of their workmanship. You should also verify their license, insurance and other credentials.
For more tips, read our guide on how to hire a contractor.
What kind of jobs can a general contractor do?
General contractors can complete all types of projects, from small home repairs and new construction, from building a new home to landscaping an entire yard. General contractors may specialize in plumbing, framing, electrical, foundations or roofing projects, and they can work on commercial or residential buildings.
Before hiring a general contractor, make sure the contractor holds the proper licenses, registration, insurance and certifications required by your city or state.
What is a general contractor?
When starting a home remodel or new construction project, you will probably hire a general contractor. A general contractor is a professional who is qualified to take a set of building plans and construct them as outlined. The general contractor may help perform the day-to-day building, or they may just hire workers and oversee all the work activities. In either case, the job of the general contractor is to see that your project gets built.
When you have a building project, ask for bids from various contractors. The bids tell you how much each will charge and what their scope of work will be. Once you have selected a bid, you sign a contract with that general contractor outlining the specifics of the project and the milestones during the project when they will receive payment installments. Once the contract is official, the general contractor will bring in their crew to begin construction. The contractor will manage the workers and subcontractors (anyone who doesn’t work directly for their company but that they need to outsource, like a marble installation pro), order all the materials, obtain work permits, and confirm that all the workers and subcontractors are completing their projects as planned. They typically handle all the payments to the workers and subcontractors, and send you invoice. For all these reasons, it’s also especially important to follow a few smart hiring practices when it comes to finding a general contractor. If you are organized and competent to oversee construction projects, and are able to make sure everything is being built properly and meeting code, it’s possible you can be your own general contractor.
How much do general contractors charge per hour?
On average, a general contractor will charge around $50 per hour for their services. However, the range of their fees varies between $30 and $85 per hour, depending on your geographical location and the type of project they’re undertaking.
You can get a better idea of how much it will cost to hire a general contractor by requesting free estimates from contractors near you.
How do you choose a commercial general contractor?
A commercial contractor provides similar services as a residential general contractor but specializes in working with large-scale projects for businesses, schools, nonprofits, governments and development firms. When researching commercial general contractors, review their portfolio of work and confirm they have ample experience working in the area you need. For example, if you are building a small strip mall, ask if the contractors have experience successfully incorporating all the needed elements such as a parking lot, meeting ADA requirements, accessing the proper permits, and completing work on time.
Once you’ve identified several qualified candidates, request bids for your project and then compare the scope of work with your needs and budget. Your commercial general contractor should oversee design, permitting, construction, materials purchase, and adherence to building code and zoning regulations, as well as sticking to an agreed-upon budget and schedule. It’s important to establish clear communication with your future commercial general contractor, as this will mean a smoother process for everyone. For all these reasons, it’s also especially important to follow a few smart hiring practices when it comes to finding a general contractor.
What does general liability insurance cover for contractors?
For contractors, general liability insurance is an important part of protecting businesses and contractors. This type of insurance will vary in its details and scope, but it can generally be expected to cover damage to the property and injuries. Here’s how you can verify a pro’s insurance.
How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom?
Nationally, the average cost of bathroom remodeling varies greatly. Bathroom remodels can vary widely, from standard makeovers to luxurious master bathroom revamps.
The factors that affect your bathroom remodeling cost are the finishes you choose (marble tiles can cost 20 times as much as standard subway tiles), the square footage of the project, regional labor rates in your area and the scope of work. Changing the layout or size of the bathroom will also raise costs. Moving electrical wiring and plumbing lines will also dramatically increase costs, as you’ll need to hire plumbers and electricians to handle the work. What’s happening behind your walls and under your floor will also affect bathroom remodeling cost. Rot, damage or mold can lead to additional work and charges.
Here are some examples of average bathroom remodeling costs:
- 6-foot by 6-foot bathroom remodel: $3,500, including labor and materials.
- Standard renovation: $6,500-$10,000. Price includes labor and materials the customer has purchased. Labor may include taking out the shower and shower pan, installing new shower pan and shower, and installing new door, new vanity, new mirror, new bathroom fan, and all new fixtures. Price variation depends on the quality of the finishes.
- 10-foot by 6-foot bathroom remodel: $7,200, including labor and materials.
- Mid-range renovation: $12,000-$15,000. Price includes labor and materials the customer has purchased.
- Upscale renovation: $35,000 and up. Price includes labor and materials. Items might include digital displays for fixtures, multiple shower heads and custom showers.
Do general contractors offer remote or virtual services?
General contractors perform manual work and typically need to be present to complete their projects. However, if you come across a profile that states the contractor is offering remote services, ask what those services include. You can also ask if they can perform a consultation via video call and if they can do the job while following guidelines from the CDC and local agencies.
Do I need a contractor for a kitchen remodel?
A kitchen remodel is one of the most important investments you can make in your home, and it’s critical to get the details right; that’s where a home renovation contractor comes in. A minor remodel usually includes new cabinet faces and hardware, replacement appliances, and paint, while an extensive job may enlarge the kitchen’s square footage, install new cabinets or an island, change the layout, and lay new tile or hardwood floors. Any renovation that includes filing permits, construction, or electrical or plumbing work is best completed by an experienced contractor who knows local codes. |
(TibetanReview.net, Jan 19, 2009) — All villages in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) will have safe drinking water and telephone service by 2010, reported China’s official Xinhua news agency Jan 17. It did not say when all villages in the region will have electricity. It said the local Chinese government there would spend 8 billion yuan (about US $1.18 billion) to finance infrastructure projects in rural areas in 2009 and 2010. The announcement was made by Puqung, a Tibetan official who serves as a deputy with the regional commission of development and reform, on Jan 14 in his address to the regional committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
The report said the money would be used to provide safe drinking water to all of the region’s 1.07 million farmers and herders from the current level of 850,000. It also said that telephone service, currently available only in 3,421 villages, accounting for 58 percent of the total, would be expanded to cover every village in the next two years. Puqung has also said that the number of homes using marsh gas as energy source would rise to 200,0000 from the current level of 150,000 homes. He did not seem to have said anything about bringing electricity to every rural home in the region.
The report said the rest of the billion yuan would go towards improving postal service and highway construction. Currently, roads connect 59 percent of villages across the region. The TAR has an official population of 2.88 million, with 85 percent of it being farmers and herders. The region also has a huge unofficial population of Chinese immigrants and migrant workers, mostly living in towns and cities. |
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Arrive Early: Getting to the concert venue early ensures that you have ample time to find parking, locate your seat, and explore the surroundings before the show begins.
Follow the Venue's Rules: Familiarize yourself with the venue's rules and regulations, including any restrictions on cameras, recording devices, or prohibited items. Adhering to these guidelines will help you avoid any unnecessary disruptions.
Stay Hydrated and Eat Beforehand: Concerts can be energetic and physically demanding, so it's important to stay hydrated and have a meal before the show. Consider bringing a water bottle to keep yourself refreshed throughout the event.
Dress Comfortably: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow you to move freely and enjoy the concert experience. Dressing appropriately for the weather conditions or the nature of the venue (indoor or outdoor) is also essential.
Respect Others' Space: Concerts can get crowded, so be mindful of personal space and respect the boundaries of those around you. Avoid pushing or shoving and be considerate of others' enjoyment.
Join in the Energy: Let yourself get caught up in the excitement and energy of the concert. Sing along, dance, and engage with the music. The collective enthusiasm of the crowd can enhance your overall experience.
Put Away Your Phone: While it's tempting to capture moments on your phone, try to limit your screen time during the concert. Instead, focus on being present in the moment and fully immersing yourself in the live performance.
Respect the Artist: Show appreciation for the artist and their performance. Avoid shouting out requests or engaging in disruptive behavior that may distract from the experience. Applaud and cheer at appropriate moments to show your support.
Create Memories: Concerts offer memorable experiences, so take a mental snapshot of the atmosphere, the artist's interactions, and the overall ambiance. Immerse yourself in the music and create lasting memories to cherish.
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I bought this game for my husband one year, who loves trivia and betting games. This game combines both! It has won SO many awards and claims to be the most award-winning party game in history. There are 7 trivia questions on each card (these 7 will be the questions asked throughout the game). The first question is read, then all players write down their answers on their boards. All answers are then arranged on the green mat in chronological order and the betting begins. Players place their chips on the answers (or two answers) they think will be the closest to the correct answer. The answer is read and then the closest bid(s) will be paid out. This is one of our favorites.
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The plight of the homeless - even in a town as prosperous as Tunbridge Wells - was brought into sharp focus in the build-up to Christmas with the desperately sad story of a rough sleeper who was targeted in an arson attack.
Highlighting just how vulnerable the homeless are, a man who was sleeping in the Great Hall car park on Mount Pleasant found his bedding and clothes had been set alight and destroyed.
The blaze was extinguished by the fire brigade and police attended the scene on December 1. They have reviewed CCTV footage but are yet to make any arrests.
The 30-year-old man, who is of Polish descent, has since been provided with new clothing and sleeping gear following campaigns launched by two local teenagers on social media.
The vicious attack came to the attention of local resident Wendy Cox when she returned to her car at Great Hall and discovered it had been severely damaged by the blaze.
She recalls: “I spoke to the guy. He was in tears, and very concerned that my car could have blown up and I had my baby with me, which was very sweet of him.
“The police have video footage of the guy entering the car park but not of him igniting the bedding so they can’t do anything.
“I had two very upset eight-year-olds who just don’t understand why anyone would do that to someone else.”
Teenager Harriet Tilleyy, who works at the Calverley Grounds ice rink, said she heard about the incident from the skate staff, who called the fire brigade. She subsequently set up an appeal to raise money to replace the man’s clothes and bedding.
“Later on that evening when I went back to my car I saw where the fire was and the ashes that were left,” she said. “It was honestly heart-breaking. I mean, this poor man just had all his belongings completely destroyed.
“So I put a status up on Facebook about it and had quite a few responses and a lot of people wanting to help. My friend Jess Neville then posted in a buy/swap/sell page asking people if they had anything they could offer to help.
Jess added: “Harriet is known to bring cups of tea and coffee for the homeless in the Calverley car park in the evenings. I saw the homeless man the night before it happened, he was completely minding his own business and staying out of the way.
“The next day all of his belongings were set fire to. I have no idea who did it but it literally broke my heart when Harriet told me.
“She started to collect money, but I felt awful as I just couldn’t afford to donate. So instead I thought that other people may be in the same boat as me and I started a collection of old clothing and camping equipment.
“I honestly couldn’t believe how many people wanted to help, it was so heart-warming. So many people donated – food, sleeping bags, thermals.”
She added: “It’s just so lovely to see that in a time where the man really needed some help, complete strangers were coming together to make sure he was OK. It broke my heart, but was lovely at the same time.”
Anyone with information about the incident can call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference YY/026977/16, or contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. |
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This has got to be the dream of so many guys – more women, money and status than they know what to do with.
Move over Celine Dion, Barry Manilow and David Copperfield, because the guys from Thunder From Down Under have taken over Vegas.
Sure, it’s a job. But it’s got to be one of the best ones you can get on the strip (bad pun intended).
These Aussies spend their days at leisure and their nights performing for hordes of drunk, screaming fans.
They’ve been flown to the US, accommodated in one of the top hotels in Vegas and quite literally served up to women dripping with estrogen.
At the end of the performance, they can surely have their pick of anyone and anything they want.
There’s no doubt that they’ve got talents (other than the obvious).
Their routines aren’t easy and they’ve put in years of dedication to get to the point where they can do this professionally. So in that sense, they need to be applauded.
We discovered how hard it is to get on stage and perform when we went to shoot a story for The Morning Show with Larry Emdur.
Larry was invited to get involved with one of the routines and, to his immense credit, he not only gave 110 per cent (it seems like an apt description) but even flashed some flesh. |
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Here’s a look at the typical timeline of the average American resident: Phase 1. Graduate college. Get first REAL job. Buy first house. Adopt a dog. Get married. Have first child. Realize that the first ‘home sweet home’ is just too small. End of phase 1. Now, phase 2 may not be as typical as phase 1, but it’s a great route to follow: Buy new home. Decide to build retirement portfolio. Keep first home as a rental property.
If you were able to follow phase 2 as listed above or are deciding at a later phase in your life to acquire rental properties, make sure you have your asset covered. I sat down with my Property Manager and our long-time Maintenance Professional to devise a check-list of opportunities to maintain your/our long-term investments. Some people may have an obsession with recreating the 1986 blockbuster Money Pit, but that is not in our list of recommendations.
So what should you look out for to make sure your home is tip top? First and foremost, if you are purchasing a home as an investment, listen to the home inspector carefully and follow his/her list of recommendations. Moving forward, here are our top 22 items to keep in mind:
“We spend thousands of dollars on a depreciating asset (car) and take it for regular oil chang-es, check-ups, and take it to the car wash every time it gets dirty, but we spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home and don’t do anything to it.” – Bob, handyman
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Alexander Graham Bell was born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh (Scotland). He studied at the University of Edinburgh, studied rhetoric under the guidance of his grandfather, the founder of the school of oratory. At the age of 16 he became a teacher of rhetoric and music at Weston House Academy (Scotland). In 1865 he moved to London, worked as an assistant to his father, professor of rhetoric at the University of London. In 1870 he moved to Canada with his family. In 1871-1873 he worked at the Boston School for the deaf and dumb, from 1873 Professor of Physiology of the Organs of Speech at Boston University.
Having studied the acoustics and physics of human speech Alexander Bell began to experiment with an apparatus in which a membrane vibrating under the action of sound waves transmitted vibrations to a needle that recorded them on a rotating drum. Gradually Bell came up with the idea of creating a device which will make it possible to transmit various sounds. He thought that multiple metal reeds tuned to different frequencies like a harp would be able to convert the undulating currents back into sound. Experimenting with the “musical telegraph” he discovered the phenomenon that led to the invention of the telephone. February 14, 1876 Bell filed a patent application for the invention of the telephone.
Bell's other inventions included an improvement on Edison's phonograph, the use of flexible ailerons, along with a rigid ground surface to control aircraft flight. Totally Bell has published more than 100 articles and received 30 patents.
In 1880 Alexander Bell received the Volta Prize named in honor of Alessandro Volta, with Bell becoming the second recipient of the grand prize in its history. |
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has compiled a handbook for tackling the world’s interconnected environmental crises, with contributions from leading scientists and writers.
Publisher Penguin Random House says “The Climate Book” contains contributions from more than 100 academics, thinkers and campaigners.
They include novelists Margaret Atwood and Amitav Ghosh and World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The book aims to help readers connect the dots between threats to the climate, environment, sustainability and indigenous populations.
Thunberg said she hoped it would be a "go-to source for understanding these different, closely interconnected crises.”
The book will be published October 27 in the U.K. by Allen Lane and in the U.S. in early 2023 by Penguin Press.
This isn’t Thunberg’s first book.
The young activist published a memoir in November, titled “Our House Is On Fire” and a collection of speeches, “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.” |
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CREATIVE professionals Adam Brunes and Jacob Brewer were ready to upgrade, but dreaded house-hunting again after a frustrating year-long search to find their first home.
The couple engaged buyer’s agent Jake Edwards, who not only secured a newly built Queenslander home in Hendra within weeks, but also negotiated a sale price $300,000 below the vendor’s asking price.
Mr Brunes, 35, said they were referred to Mr Edwards by their mortgage brokers, Barry Wilkinson and Shuan Canham, of SW Brokerage.
After spending every Saturday morning driving from one end of Brisbane to another, squeezing in up to 3 inspections in 2019 to buy their first home, the self-employed couple resolved to, “work smarter, not harder”.
“We literally viewed 70-plus properties. It was exhausting and it’s time we’ll
never get back,” Mr Brunes said.
“When Barry suggested we consider a buyer’s agent to eliminate a lot of the grunt
work personally, it was very appealing. Close friends had recently purchased via a buyer’s agent too and had a great experience, so that gave us added confidence in the process.”
Access to off-market opportunities was a bonus as they’d missed out on another house which was snapped up ahead of its first scheduled open home date.
Mr Brunes said they consulted with Mr Edwards about their brief, then received regular updates on properties he’d viewed, or knew were coming to market.
“He’d send through video walkthroughs of each property, along with his assessment of how each stacked up to our brief,” Mr Brunes said.
“The video walkthroughs were particularly valuable, as we all know that real estate
photography can sometimes be deceiving.
“It saved us a tremendous amount of time and ultimately led us to our dream house,” he said.
While the sale price of the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with epic trackside views of Eagle Farm Racecourse was not disclosed, Mr Edwards said he negotiated a significant discount of $300,000 for his clients.
The two-storey home, marketed by Andrea Brown, of Ray White, was packed with character, featuring soaring ceilings over open-plan living spaces.
Pops of colour lift luxury finishes, including engineered wood floors through living areas and a library with built-in book shelves.
It’s also an ideal entertainer, with spacious decks and a stunning pool area with lush lawn.
The couple was due to settle on the Hendra house this month, and have put their Hamilton townhouse on the market.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 22 Hilda St is marketed by Chrese Morley, of Ray White, and goes under the hammer on March 29.
Article source: Queensland Property Investor
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Reflecting its Innovative Products and Solutions that Incorporate Customer Experience Management, InteractiveTel Becomes TotalCX
Company Rebrands to Emphasize Focus on Revolutionizing the Customer Experience in the Automotive Industry
HOUSTON, TX. JANUARY 3, 2023 – TotalCX – formerly InteractiveTel – announced today the official launch of a new company name and branding. TotalCX reflects the evolution of InteractiveTel’s products and services to a suite of solutions encompassing its philosophy of providing an excellent customer experience.
TotalCX introduces a customer experience management (CXM) solution that combines automation, AI technology, ongoing training, real-time assessments, and staff augmentation. Allowing companies to ensure they provide an excellent customer experience at all times.
“We understand that to deliver an exceptional customer experience, companies need to shift their focus from whether a customer purchases to understanding the entire customer journey and why a customer makes a purchase,” explains Gary Graves, CEO of TotalCX.
InteractiveTel remains the name of our smart communications [hosted phone] system and is now a product under the TotalCX umbrella, along with GuardianCX, our U.S.-based call center, and SenseiAI, an AI-driven training program customized to each individual.
“We pride ourselves on our ability to innovate and create solutions not yet seen in the automotive industry,” said Graves. “We’ll be unveiling another exciting solution at the upcoming NADA event.”
TotalCX will showcase its complete suite of solutions and innovations at NADA on January 27-29, 2023. Visit us at booth #1611 or secure a time in advance for a demo onsite at NADA. |
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One of the industry’s best-selling mini-bikes, the PW50 is a fantastic entry-level bike designed to help young riders learn the ropes at an affordable price.
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•Air-cooled, 49cc, reed-valve, 2-stroke single is mildly tuned to deliver predictable power that gently eases the new rider up the off-road learning curve.
•Reed-valve intake system smooths power delivery and widens the powerband.
•Single-speed fully automatic transmission means the rider simply twists the throttle to go. This allows a young rider to concentrate on the basics of riding without having to worry about clutching and shifting.
•Shaft drive system is virtually maintenance-free and comes fully enclosed for added protection and durability. There is no chain to worry about adjusting or lubricating.
•Exclusive Autolube Oil Injection System eliminates the need and hassle of fuel/oil premixing. This system precisely meters the exact amount of oil required by the engine.
•Washable foam air filter reduces tune-up costs.
•Maintenance-free CDI (capacitor discharge) ignition produces a hot spark for sure starts.
•Quiet, environmentally friendly exhaust will keep the neighbours smiling.
•Exhaust pipe has been routed away from rider to avoid accidental contact burns. Heat shields also protect young riders from hot components.
•Rugged steel backbone-type frame
•Class-lowest 485mm (19.1″) seat height creates a handling-enhancing low centre of gravity and allows most riders to put both feet on the ground for added confidence.
•22mm telescopic front fork with 60mm (2.4″) of travel smooths out the bumps.
•Dual rear shock suspension with 50mm (2″) of wheel travel delivers a plush, confidence-inspiring ride.
•Front and rear drum brakes provide strong stopping power. Hand-operated brake levers are similar to those used on bicycles for familiarity.
•Durable, mag-style wheels means there’s no need to tighten or replace spokes. They are easy to clean too!
•Knobby tires provide excellent traction in the dirt.
•Specially designed one-piece rear fender, side panels and seat can be easily removed for cleaning or maintenance.
•Rugged plastic bodywork resists damage in the event of a tip over.
•Plush, motocross-style seat provides ample comfort.
•Team Yamaha-inspired colours, graphics, front and side number plates create styling just like the bigger YZ series of off-roaders.
•Large, folding footpegs with rubber grips provide excellent footing even in wet or muddy conditions.
•Premium-quality handgrips and levers are durable and comfortable.
/// SAFETY FEATURES
•Heat shields on engine and exhaust protect young riders from hot components.
•Adjustable speed limiter screw on throttle housing restricts acceleration and top speed.
•Removable exhaust pipe restrictor allows parents to increase top speed as skills improve.
•Start/Run switch prevents unit from moving while in the start position.
•Easy-access handlebar-mounted choke lever.
•E10 compatible fuel system components
IMPORTANT NOTE: Adult supervision and proper protective riding gear, including a helmet, are a must when a youngster is operating a PW50.
2015 Yamaha PW50 – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $1,440 – Team Yamaha Blue/White – Available from September 2014
Engine Type 49cc air-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve inducted
Bore x Stroke 40.0mm x 39.2mm
Compression Ratio 6.0:1
Fuel Delivery VM12 carburetor
Transmission Wet centrifugal automatic
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension / Front Telescopic fork; 2.4-in travel
Suspension / Rear Unit swingarm; 2.0-in travel
Brakes / Front Drum
Brakes / Rear Drum
Tires / Front 2.50-10-4PR
Tires / Rear 2.50-10-4PR
Length 49.0 in
Width 22.6 in
Height 28.1 in
Seat Height 19.1 in
Wheelbase 33.7 in
Ground Clearance 4.1 in
Fuel Capacity .53 gal
Wet Weight*** 86 lb
Warranty 90 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)
2015 Yamaha PW50 – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $1,299 CDN
Air-cooled, reed-valve, 2-stroke single
BORE AND STROKE
40 x 39.2mm
0.36kg-m (2.6 ft-lb)@ 4,500 rpm
IGNITION / STARTING
CDI / Kick
Single-speed automatic (no clutch)
22mm fork / 60mm (2.4″) wheel travel
Unit swingarm / 50 mm (2″) wheel travel
/// CRITICAL DATA
2 litres (0.4 imp. gallons)
39kg (86 lb)
Specifications, appearance, and price of product are subject to change without notice.
* MSRP does not include freight, PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection), pre-rigging (boats), or taxes. Dealer may sell for less. See your local dealer for out the door pricing.
± Fuel economy estimates are based on US EPA exhaust emission certification data obtained by Yamaha and converted into Canadian measurements. Your actual mileage will vary depending on road condition, how you ride, maintain your vehicle, accessories, cargo and operator/passenger weight.
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW). |
Filmore Bit Loafer // Black
At last! A loafer that’s sharp, classy and stylish! The Fillmore features a full-grain upper along with a full leather lining inside. The stacked wooden heel provides stability while the single-channel Blake stitched design adds both form and function. The end result? A loafer so comfortable, you won’t want to take it off!
— Single Channel Blake Stitched Construction
— Full Leather Lining
— Full Leather Outsole
— Stacked Wooden Heel
It is true to size.
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Alexander V-Neck Pullover // Ecru Melange
Basics&More was created for modern guys who appreciate quality construction and refined closet staples. This is the spring intro you've been waiting for with lightweight sweaters that are perfect for layering, adding comfort and style that suits the weather.
- ColorsEcru Melange
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Some children need their own space and time to understand and explore themselves and the world around them. Avinash was one of them. It’s not that he has some disability but if the roots are not strong then the tree will not be healthy. It is the same with him. As far as academics are concerned, his basics are not clear and there’s no point in taking efforts for it. When he started to attend the Foundation Program at the Touching Lives Learning Center, his interest in academics was nil. What he did like was drawing, painting, playing or making mischief. After many one-on-one conversations with him, I realized that his interest in studies can be rekindled if we go to his level to teach him. And this cannot happen in a big group, nor can it happen in a mainstream school. So twice in a week, I started taking up his individual classes. I also felt I should speak with his parents. I have always believed that no matter what the circumstances are, parents are always the first teachers to a child. And if there is a little shift in a parent then obviously, you will also see it in the child. And that’s what happened with Avinash. After couple of sessions with Avinash and his parents we started noticing slight differences in Avinash’s behavior. He is now in the 8th std. and is yet to learn his English and Marathi alphabets. We are still working with him because this will be a long process. And yes, Avinash will soon be an independent learner and a conscious human being!’
‘This was such an important learning experience for me because I learnt so much about treating each child differently, sans judgement.’ says Rubina while sharing her encounters with Avinash. Rubina is a founding member of Touching Lives’ Care Program. Her story with Avinash is somewhat of a legend at Touching Lives. Because not only is it a transformation in both of their lives, it also became the founding idea for a whole new venture of Touching Lives – theCare Program.
To care for one another is not new really. It is in fact the simplest of human gestures. There is no need to explain it, only to express it – a hug, a smile, a touch, a whisper, a kind word, an pat on the back. That is why Touching Lives has started this program, so that care becomes an integral and conscious part of each child’s life. ‘We provide hands on tools to the children, parents, and youth to develop conscious connections and healthy relationships with their birth, nature, and body intelligence.’ says Rubina, speaking about her journey. ‘It’s a program in which we provide to a child their personal space. A space where they can spend some time with themselves, feel comforted, where they can know the importance of their birth, and can recognize their hidden talent. We want especially children and their parents, to realize the significance of their talents and how their talent can be useful for themselves and to our world.’
The vision behind care program is to have a meaningful connection with the world and your own self. It is to realize the importance of birth and connect the ancient (shamanic) wisdom to give birth and further live life in a healthy way. To conceive and realize this vision, Rubina is being closely and lovingly guided by the founding director of Touching Lives, Sonia Mackwani – a renowned healer, psychotherapist, intuitive channel and author. Together they seek to lay a strong foundation of care, through intensive training, self-work, and by setting up systems and processes, and setting and meeting goals.
‘To care for a child means to be present at the moment of their difficulty, to cuddle them, to let them express their difficulties. It is to develop a sound approach to solving problems, by sitting together, and together seek out a solution for it. There are two methods to go about this – one is to deal with each person individually and there are other therapeutic processes that take place in a group.’ she continues.
Individual sessions involve first observing the child, their needs, and then evaluating the possible solutions and outcomes. Remedial therapy sessions are then designed to match the needs. Priority is given to provide comfort to the children and enable them to connect with the facilitator/healer and to build the feeling of trust and oneness. Rubina often likes to say, ‘having a simple conversation with a child, and a beautiful, loving smile on your face can heal half of their riddle.’ She often keeps up her connect with the little ones with innocent chats about how was their day in school, what they ate for lunch, and so on.
‘There is always something to learn from any given situation.’ she says. ‘When you become aware of that learning, your problem will get automatically solved. You don’t even have to work on it.’
Looking ahead, the Care Program intends to develop specialized, in depth processes and programs to cater to the need of parents as well. She believes ‘A child’s behavior is largely influenced by his/her parents, so before dealing with their children we have to first heal their parents, to transform their thoughts. Parents lay the foundation in a child’s life. If they so wish, they are the ones who can free their children from all the fears, grudges and loneliness. A child feels safe in their cuddle and a feeling of acceptance is just what they need. The Care Program is where a child develops his/her confidence, self-esteem and learns to develop a conscious relationship with the society.’
And here is a word of cautious advice to become a conscious caregiver. Care is not something you give only to others. It’s not something which you have to provide to others by suppressing yourself. You may think that caring for others will indirectly help you. But don’t just do it for the rewards, because most people in this world who care for others, actually need care for themselves. So, before caring for others, be conscious and ask yourself, have you provided that care for yourself? Have you provided those privileges and affection to yourself? Without harming yourself, have you heard your inner voice – what your mind wants to think, body wants to perform and soul wants to express? If not, how can you be capable of providing it to others? So experience yourself first, before giving to someone else.
Prashanth Jamol is a Community Leader at Touching Lives and upcoming author of the Publishing wing. |
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Dog Training Collar & Antibark Collar - Rechargeable Dog Shock Collar with Manual and Autmatic Mode-P813
This product can be used as a training collar and anti bark. By selecting the Auto mode, the collar will operate without the remote control. Even if you are not at home, the collar can operate normally, as if you used the remote control. In this case, it can be used as a bark control collar:
Automatic bark control collar: place the collar around the dog's neck. When the barking of the dog and the vibrations of its throat reach a certain sound frequency detectable by a sensor, the latter activates automatically by emitting a sound, followed by vibrations or static shocks.
When you want to train your dog manually, for example: reminders, elimination of certain bad habits (chewing or chasing people), inculcation of basic orders (sitting, standing, spinning), you must use the command so that the collar becomes a training collar. When used as a training collar, it has the following characteristics:
1700 ft range - The remote training collar uses the RF434Mhz frequency to provide a range of up to 1700 ft meters, Easily train your dog in the park or the yard; Adjustable necklace with a size of 16 to 62 cm.
Use without looking at the button. Single button upgrade: The single button for training modes is easier to use. The "+" "-" buttons to control the levels are safer and easier to use for training your dogs.
This collar can be used as Traning Collar and No Bark Collar:
1.When you select the Auto mode, The collar will work without the remote controller. Even you are not home, the collar can work normally. In this case, it can be use as a anti-bark collar:
Intelligent Automatic Bark Collar: Put the collar against your dog's throat. When the dog's barking sound and the vibration from dog’s throad reaches a certain frequency , it will trigger the sensor and the function of the product: the sound, followed by vibration or static shock. This can distract your dog from his barking.
This smart computer chip can distinguish the barking of dogs from other surrounding noises and other dogs barking.
With 1700ft range, this device was designed with the common household dog in mind, as it easily accommodates a stroll to your nearby park, or training in the backyard. We've incorporated every function that's needed for a beginner which are shock, vibrate and tone that allow the trainer to receive the best possible results. Don't worry about finding a stimulation level that will correct your dog without overstimulating, as it has 7 levels to ensure a level is found that's perfect for your dog.
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- Rechargeable Lithium Batteries for Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter (Please use a 5V adapter to charge the battery)
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- Power saving design with Automatic Standby and Memory Function
- Adjustable Collar Size from 16 to 62 cm, able to fit all size dogs 4-60 kg.
- Uses: basic dog obedience, barking, hunting, digging, aggression, jumping up, bolting and so on
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After air-drying, the wood for our parquet floors is chamber-dried with the help of heat and air to an equalizing moisture content of 7 % - optimal for further processing. Here, too, we at TRAPA give the wood the time it needs: the final drying is slow and gentle.
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After the tensions inside the wood have dissipated, it is treated with steam in a tubular kiln at 120 °C and a negative pressure of 18 bar: During this process, the sugar in the wood (xylose) caramelizes, and depending on the duration of the heat pressure treatment, different natural shades are created in the wood. This creates unique colors for our TRAPA floors.
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Final sorting of the top layers:
Making the middle layer from mountain spruce
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UK tourism boards launch accessibility guides website
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VisitEngland and VisitScotland have launched a website for tourism businesses to produce accessibility guides.
The guides are a new way for tourism operators to increase business, by providing potential visitors with important accessibility information in a user-friendly format.
UK Government Minister for Tourism John Glen said:
“The UK has an incredible range of world-class attractions and we want them to be open to as many people as possible. These new guides will give clear accessibility information to make it easier for disabled visitors to plan their trips with confidence.”
VisitEngland Chief Executive Sally Balcombe said:
“Our research shows that visitors in this important market value clear, concise accessibility information from tourism providers. The new accessibility guides will allow travellers to compare attractions, accommodation businesses and other venues before choosing their destination, enabling them to make an informed choice.”
VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead said:
“It is our aim to make tourism inclusive and accessible for all, so that every single person can benefit from all that Scotland has to offer.
“This new website will help businesses produce informative guides in a user-friendly format, that will promote inclusion and enable all our customers to have the opportunity to achieve, to have fun, to live life in the same way as anybody else.”
As well as being easier for businesses to complete, the new guide format standardises how information is presented making it easier for disabled customers, their friends and family to compare venues.
Tourism operators can use the new, free website, www.accessibilityguides.org, to produce and publish their accessibility guides.
VisitEngland research in 2015 showed that £12 billion was spent on trips where a member of the party had an impairment. Research by VisitScotland in the same year found £1.3 billion was spent on those trips, which includes day trips, domestic overnight trips and inbound trips.
VisitEngland and VisitScotland’s Accessible Tourism programmes have been supported by the UK and Scottish governments. By working in partnership, the organisations have ensured they bring a unified approach, creating consistency for disabled visitors.
One in five people in the UK have an impairment, which may affect where they choose to stay or visit. |
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, March 30, 2023 -- Arecent online Washington Post story (March 2023) headline reads: “Your therapist is on TikTok. Will your therapy session end up there too?”
This may be an extreme example of a potential invasion of privacy, says Brandon Lake, CEO of WaiverSign. His company is an established online waiver software provider serving a wide array of industries including tourism, fitness, health and beauty, and events.
“Ensuring our customers understand the privacy policies around the data they gather on waivers and similar agreements is extremely important to us,” adds Lake. “If companies and not-for-profits policies ignore privacy safeguards, such failures can result in fines starting at $2,500 per website visitor. So, this is a really big deal. I think it's only going to get bigger and more complex as laws continue to change all the time.”
With six new privacy laws coming out at the start of this year and more to come, WaiverSign (https://www.waiversign.com/) recently hosted a webinar to help any business that collects personal information from website visitors, either through analytics, lead forms, registration, or by the signing of waivers, to address privacy concerns now.
The webinar generated several questions that are important for any business to consider. Although they were quick to point out that their answers are not legal advice, Donata Skillrud, an attorney licensed in Illinois, a certified information privacy professional and chair of the American Bar Association's ePrivacy Committee, and her husband, Hans Stroink-Skillrud, share a lot of helpful material. Their software company, Termageddon, generates privacy policies for website owners. This platform automatically updates with new disclosures related to privacy policies that are currently legally required under multiple privacy laws.
Watch the webinar here or read a full transcript: https://www.waiversign.com/webinar/privacy-laws-how-to-avoid-fines-lawsuits
Here are a few of the questions highlighted from the webinar:
Q: Why are we talking about privacy laws now?
A: The Cambridge Analytica scandal woke people up when that company used for political advertising the “stolen” personal information of millions of Facebook users. There are federal privacy laws related to health information, and financial or children's information. But to date, there is nothing federally to protect such personal information as names and emails of consumers online.
Q: How is this deficiency being addressed?
A: Some states are passing privacy laws. For example, the California Privacy Rights Act replaces the California Consumer Privacy Act. And there are new privacy laws in Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, and in Quebec, Canada.
Q: What are the implications of these laws?
Q: Do these laws protect consumers or businesses?
Q: What is personally identifiable information (PII)?
A: This is any data that could be used to identify an individual: people's names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical and IP addresses. Even their signatures could be considered personal information.
Q: How exposed is an online consumer?
Q: What privacy laws are applicable?
A: Privacy laws apply to geographic locations where a company is doing business. Ask first whose PII are you collecting? Who is submitting their information to your forms? Where are they located? Where are your customers located? If doing business online, where do you ship? To whom do you offer goods or services? Where do you do business? And who do you track online through services such as Facebook Pixel, Analytics?
Q: What do privacy laws require?
Q: What are some repercussions of avoiding the laws?
A: Data obtained illegally can trigger privacy laws going to work to wipe out, for example, an email list of 50,000 people and create an environment whereby consumers can sue businesses directly.
For individuals and businesses wanting to discuss compliance with these new privacy laws and review the solutions recommended by WaiverSign please go online and submit this request form: https://www.waiversign.com/contact, or call 877.741.7705.
Founded in 2013, WaiverSign offers one of the most efficient, easy-to-use digital liability waivers and electronic liability release solutions available in today’s marketplace. An API (Application Programming Interface) allows other reservation and customer relationship databases to push and pull customer data directly to and from WaiverSign. This provides a simple and fool-proof way for collecting customer information in whatever reservation system being used. For more information, visit https://www.waiversign.com/ or call 877.741.7705.
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VANCOUVER — Emerald Cruises is kicking off 2022 with a New Year Sale featuring savings of up to 30% off select 2022 European river cruises.
Guests booking their 2022 voyage on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Rhône and Saône rivers can save up to 30% when booking a balcony suite and paying in full six months prior to departure. This offer applies to some of the company’s most popular sailings, including the 15-day ‘Splendours of Europe’ between Amsterdam and Budapest, and the eight-day ‘Sensations of Lyon and Provence.’
The deadline to book this offer is March 31, 2022.
In addition, travellers looking to get a jump on 2023 vacation planning can take advantage of an array of flight offers on 2023 river sailings, including free flights on sailings of 15 days and longer. Those who pay 12 months prior to sailing will also receive an additional 10%. This offer is good through Jan. 31, 2022.
All bookings come with Emerald Cruises’ Flexible Booking Policy, which allows guests to defer travel plans and transfer to an alternate departure date or itinerary up to 60 days prior to departure, with no Emerald Cruises fees.
This year will mark the debut of Emerald Azzurra, the line’s first ocean-going vessel, in early 2022. The 100-guest luxury superyacht will sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black and Red Seas, and will be followed by the debut of Emerald Sakara, the brand’s second superyacht, in 2023 in the Seychelles. |
If you or your child has experienced trauma at any stage in life, you may feel stuck—like you’re in a cycle from which you can’t emerge. Trauma-focused therapy can help you get unstuck—and move forward with healthy attachments and firm relationships.
At Treehouse Trauma Centre, we offer evidence-based therapeutic approaches that help you uncover your inner ability to live life fully engaged and whole—at any age.
Therapy for Young Children
Often, young children don’t know how to express themselves with words. We use play therapies—sand or rice tray, stories, expressive art, dolls, blocks, board games and more—to help children share what’s happening. When children’s hands are busy, their brains are free to process deep emotional issues. Using fidget toys, balls and movement helps facilitate the process.
To address profound trauma and help children process emotionally difficult memories, we use Lifespan Integration Therapy,Observed & Experiential Integration, and body-based therapy. Feel free to ask us about these modalities in the parent onboarding session.
Therapy for Preteens
Older children and preteens often feel trapped between childhood and adolescence. To help them navigate this challenging age we use a combination of play and talk therapies—which engages both the child and the teen inside of them. Therapeutic approaches include story cubes, the sand tray, Socratic dialogue, reflective listening and mindfulness.
Therapy for Teens
For many teenagers, the comfort or nostalgia of childhood pulls against the fear of being viewed as childish. This tension makes it difficult for teens to respond to traditional therapy. We use talk therapy paired with fidget toys or a sand tray to let their inner child know that it’s safe to open up–and safe for them to make their own decisions.
A key development milestone for teens is finding their place in the world as a differentiated individual. We help them take this important leap with reflective listening and mindfulness.
Experiencing trauma at any stage of life can leave you feeling like you’re stuck in a rut, or a cycle you can’t get past. Trauma-focused therapy can help you get unstuck and finally begin to move forward.
Our three-phase approach to trauma therapy (safety building, trauma processing and integration) will gently guide you on the path to healing and wholeness.
The uncertainty and anxiety surrounding us daily can make an in-person visit feel like a huge hurdle. That’s why we’re offering online appointments, including online play therapy. All of our therapists are experienced in online therapy and are happy to provide online services—whether you want all, or just a few sessions online.
Our fees align with guidelines in the BCACC list
of average fees:
Individual session | 50 minutes | $155 (incl. tax)
Couples/Family session | 50 minutes | $165 (incl. tax)
Couples/Family session | 75 minutes | $230 (incl. tax)
Our Junior Therapists and Therapists in the Making offer
high-quality counselling at lower rates:
Therapist in the Making session | 50 minutes | $60 (incl. tax)
Junior Therapist session | 50 minutes | $110 (incl. tax)
Money can be a complicated issue, especially in challenging times. Our first priority is to ensure clients get the services they need. If you’d like to discuss your payment options, we’re here to help.
Living FullyOur humanist approach helps children and adults become the best version of themselves. We’ll guide you as you discover the agency you already have within—to live life with purpose, joy and hope.
Getting UnstuckUnhealthy family situations, childhood trauma or abuse, or mental health issues can leave you feeling stuck. We’ll help you emerge from a rut, untangle a conflict and take down the walls that block your progress by equipping you with the tools you need to assess and handle difficult situations—and get unstuck.
Openness and AcceptanceWe have a deep affinity with those who’ve experienced trauma and abuse. That’s why we don’t judge; instead, we offer empathy, inclusivity, openness and acceptance. Everyone is welcome here.
The Healing Power of PlayWe’re serious about children’s mental and emotional health. That’s why our practice is rooted in playfulness—which helps establish connections while having fun in a safe, stable environment. We let kids be kids, even as they process trauma or stress. But kids aren’t the only ones who benefit from play therapy; adults benefit, too!
Healthier AttachmentsWe’re committed to helping children and adults form healthy attachments that reduce friction, increase relationship satisfaction and bring lasting healing.
We accept cash, debit card, credit card, e-transfer, and cheques. For your convenience, we can keep your credit card number securely on file, so you don’t have to worry about payment after your sessions.
At Treehouse Trauma Centre, we have therapists registered with ICBC, the Crime Victim Assistance Program and the First Nations Health Authority.
YOUR FIRST SESSION
What to Expect
If you’re an adult seeking therapy, your intake session will involve questions about your history and why you’re seeking counselling. We’ll gather the background information about past and present issues to help direct our approach.
For young children or pre-teens, the intake session involves only the parent or caregiver. We’ll explore your child’s family history and background, as well as the symptoms your child is experiencing.
With teen children, the caretaker or parent is present for the first session. We’ll discuss why they’re seeking counselling and the importance of confidentiality. The child can then choose whether or not they want the parent or caregiver to be part of the session. |
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By: Cliff Kincaid | Accuracy in Media
“Barack Obama is Louis Farrakhan and Karl Marx rolled into one.” Those were the words of businessman Zubi Diamond at a conference I sponsored back in 2011. That clever line might also apply to Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), a candidate for chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Obama and Ellison seem to be brothers in both ideology and approach. The combination of Black Muslim ideology and Marxism is something that courses through the veins of Obama and Ellison. So why is Obama opposing the Ellison bid?
The answer is that Obama is smarter than Ellison. Obama has watched his words more carefully, and concealed his ideological predisposition when he ran for president, while Ellison is out of the closet about it. He not only has links to the Black Muslims of Louis Farrakhan, but he defended a member of the Weather Underground spin-off, the Symbionese Liberation Army. Plus, he’s an outspoken critic of the state of Israel.
Obama had some of these same associations when he ran for president. But he had the benefit of a liberal media that were willing to lie and cover up for him. Adding another Obama, in the form of Keith Ellison, is just too much to expect, in terms of continuing this media bias and cover-up. Too much is already known about Ellison.
The other factor is that Obama has recently decided to emphasize the Marxism of his brand, as opposed to his pro-Muslim bias, and is promoting his Secretary of Labor Tom Perez as his choice for DNC chairman.
At his year-end press conference, Obama began talking about the “workers,” the cornerstone of the Marxist economic revolution, saying, “If you look at his body of work on behalf of working people, what he’s [Perez] pushed for in terms of making sure that workers get a fair deal, decent wages, better benefits, that their safety is protected on the job, he has been extraordinary.”
Obama is smart to emphasize the workers. He realizes that the Democrats lost the working class, and if the party has any hope of getting back into power in Congress or the White House, these workers have to be tricked into voting Democrat. The winning strategy, he thinks, is promising Big Government, rather than economic growth and better trade deals, as the solutions to their plight.
Obama must be thinking that Ellison, who wears his Muslim religion and black radicalism on his sleeve, is a loser as far as these workers are concerned. He’s right.
One Jacobin writer, Connor Kilpatrick, has written “On the White Working Class,” an examination of the Democrats’ dilemma. In the Rust Belt, he writes, the white working class voters “finally had enough of the Democrats and defected to Trump.” He writes, “While we hear constantly that they’re demographically dying out, white workers without a college degree remain at least 63 percent of the working class and in twenty years will still be a ‘mere’ 49.5 percent. That’s a ton of potential voters—they were 34% of Obama’s coalition—and yet few liberal pundits seemed to take notice.”
Kilpatrick says that the Democrats abandoned these workers, and that today “it’s an open secret that the party’s program is led by the affluent professional class at best and enlightened Silicon Valley billionaires at worst.”
These are the facts that Obama understands: the white working class doesn’t read The Huffington Post, and it is not attracted to the Black Muslim radicalism of Keith Ellison.
By contrast, with the title of Secretary of Labor, Perez has at least the appearance of favoring the working man and woman. The problem is that he is also an elitist with a racial prejudice against white people. A graduate of Brown and Harvard Universities, he was head of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice before going to the Labor Department. As noted by The Washington Free Beacon, an investigation into the Civil Rights Division by the Department of Justice’s inspector general revealed that Perez “told investigators that white people were not entitled to protection under the Voting Rights Act.” The report of the investigation explains this bias in detail.
J. Christian Adams described his book, Injustice: Exposing the Racial Agenda of the Obama Justice Department, as “largely a catalog of the rancid racialism over which Perez has presided.” Adams was an election lawyer who served in the Voting Rights Section at the U.S. Department of Justice.
If this evidence against Perez gets national attention, it will sink any hope the DNC and the Democrats have in attracting white voters. But will the media bring it up?
The DNC choice is a reminder of the old saying that one path leads to a catastrophe and the other to oblivion. No wonder the Democrats have nothing better to do than play the Russian card against Trump.
Cliff Kincaid is the Director of the AIM Center for Investigative Journalism and can be contacted at [email protected]. View the complete archives from Cliff Kincaid. |
Security is a top priority for any business, but it can be difficult to know how to keep your facility safe or even where to start. No one wants to feel unsafe in their workplace. With the right security system in place, you don’t have to. As a Telecommunications Systems Integrator (TSI) Tridon knows the ins and outs of a video surveillance system, and we know what works best.
Our systems are designed with your specific needs in mind. We work with leading providers like Avigilon and Pelco to offer you high-resolution systems that use AI driven video analytics software. This means nothing will be overlooked, and your security staff can use their time more efficiently.
In this article, we will help you decipher information on CCTV camera systems, what they are used for, and how they can benefit your business.
What is CCTV
You know that installing a CCTV system can help keep your business and property safe, but choosing the right system, dealing with installation, and then managing the footage can be overwhelming. Businesses have been using CCTV for years to deter crime and protect their employees, but there is a lot of information about CCTV that can make it hard to decide the best solution for you.
CCTV, or closed-circuit television systems come in many different shapes and sizes. These networks allow monitoring of activity that would otherwise go unnoticed with only a few cameras watching over an entire facility – both indoor and outdoor locations such as airports, office buildings, construction sites, etc. The primary use of CCTVs is to detect criminal activities. They deter criminals from vandalizing or breaking into your business, capture evidence of theft, record and monitor traffic infractions such as speeding, and much more.
Applications for CCTV Cameras
Crime Detection and Deterrence
Video surveillance has become an integral component of law enforcement, business, and home security. CCTV surveillance systems are more than just a way to keep an eye on your business; they’re also essential for deterring potential criminals. When crimes do occur, video footage helps law enforcement investigate and provides evidence in court proceedings that can ultimately lead to conviction. There’s no shortage of ways you might use this technology – from prison guards monitoring their prisoners to private businesses using them for protection and peace of mind.
The benefits associated with having this type of protection doesn’t stop there – if something does go wrong while you’re away, having live footage available will provide managers considerable insight and it gives them a chance to react swiftly.
Using CCTV cameras, emergency services and rescue workers are able to provide real-time information via video feed from inside a building or any scene they’re working. This allows for more accurate assessment of events as well as quicker response times by disaster management teams who need this information immediately to take the necessary steps to avoid secondary disasters from happening.
The city is a living, breathing entity with many parts that work together in harmony. One such part is traffic lights. The cameras at these locations gather statistics as well as evidentiary footage of speeding vehicles. Some sensory nodes include security cameras that analyze the images they record, but to safeguard people’s confidentiality, they do not transmit or store these images.
Facial expressions are the most efficient way to communicate with others. With 43 muscles that change how you feel and look, it’s no wonder AI can read these things more easily than people could ever hope. For example, CCTV cameras watch over patients – like children or the elderly- in case something medically serious happens (like a stroke); they also monitor healthy adults for signs of illness such as asthma attacks/epilepsy etc., so you’re always aware when something might go wrong.
Market intelligence gathered from video surveillance of customers is being used for analysis in order to improve marketing strategies. For example, market researchers can determine which aisles shoppers visit the most often and when the peak times are that they’re likely to be browsing the stores. They analyze heat maps that show where people spend most minutes within any given area or the department store’s entire floor plan.
Avigilon Camera Systems
Your business is important to you. You need a security camera that will keep your location safe from harm while simultaneously protecting the people inside against targeted crimes, intrusions by vandals or thieves hoping for easy access to vulnerable areas with valuable equipment, inventory, and sensitive information.
Avigilon’s camera systems are designed to help you secure your building. With a unified platform, it is easy for security teams and IT administrators to get full visibility into what’s happening at any given time – from anywhere in the location. The technology behind these products has been carefully crafted so that every inch of your site will be monitored 24/7 without sacrificing quality image capture or reliable playback. Additionally, with access control software and an easy-to-use interface, as well as network recorders for both indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras, there’s no limit on what types of monitoring equipment can be implemented at any location.
Pelco Camera Systems
You need to keep your business secure but finding the right video surveillance and security solution can be difficult. It’s hard to know which types are right for your business. There are a lot of different options out there, and it can be tough to figure out which one is the best fit.
Pelco offers an excellent selection of IP cameras designed for any industry or application with the broadest options available. Whether you need high-speed performance and exceptional viewed quality under poor lighting conditions, explosion proof camera systems installed throughout sites where there is potential danger from fiery explosions (such as gas refineries) or thermal imaging equipment that can see through smoke – Pelco has what you need. |
To give you a better look at what life is like at Trillium Woods, we host a variety of interesting and educational events throughout the year. It’s a great chance to experience firsthand everything we have to offer. To learn more, join us at an upcoming event.
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The MotorGuide Universal Mounting Bracket is an innovative bracket that simplifies certain mounting scenarios. You can now easily switch between your cable steer and electric steer motors, choosing the right trolling motor for your particular style of fishing in any given environment. Outfit each of your motors with a top bracket (extra top bracket sold separately), and switch out motors quickly and easily. Other benefits include the ability to use existing mounting hole patterns and the ability to slide the motor inboard an additional six inches during launch or when putting on your boat cover.
Universal Mounting Bracket Full Details
Compatible with X3, Xi5, X5 and Tour models.
This universal quick release mounting bracket allows for easy, tool-free removal of the trolling motor from the deck and/or swapping out of different types of motors. To attach the two parts of the quick release plate, simply slide the top plate attached to your motor into the bottom plate bolted to your deck.The removable top plate allows you to easily remove your motor for security and storage purposes. Corrosion-resistant aluminum construction and ability to secure with a padlock (sold separately).
The top portion of the bracket bolts directly to the trolling motor. The bottom plate bolts directly to the deck of the boat. |
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Use the i-Pilot wireless remote to set anchor points, iTracks, cruise control, direction, or control any other function of your Minn Kota i-Pilot bluetooth trolling motor. This i-Pilot remote control can be used to add an additional remote to your system or to replace a lost remote. The LCD screen displays the motors current settings, GPS signal strength, battery status, direction, and prop status. The i-Pilot replacement remote uses 2 AA batteries. Lanyard not included.
i-Pilot Bluetooth Replacement Remote Full Details
Adding another remote to your i-Pilot trolling system or replacing a lost remote control.
The i-Pilot replacement remote is compatible with all Bluetooth i-Pilot trolling motors. Lanyard not included.
Steps to syncing or "learning" the new remote
- Power up the trolling motor.
- Push and hold the learn button down (learn button is located on the top of the motor head). A steady audio tone will be heard while holding this button.
- While holding the learn button on the top of the motor head, push any button on the remote. Three short chirps will be heard when the remote is successfully learned.
Note: A remote can only be learned to one i-Pilot system at a time. i-Pilot systems can have an unlimited amount of remotes.
The i-Pilot replacement remote is covered by Minn Kota's two-year warranty. |
Luxembourg emphasizes its unwavering commitment to the Trust Fund for Victims with a voluntary contribution this year
The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is pleased to announce a voluntary contribution of EUR 35,000 from Luxembourg this year. This unrestricted contribution will be used to redress the harm suffered by victims of Rome Statute crimes, through reparation awards ordered by the ICC and other programmes for their benefit.
Luxembourg has been a regular donor to the TFV since 2005. This year’s contribution reaffirms the strong support of Luxembourg to the TFV’s mandate, and illustrates its long-standing commitment to reparative justice within the Rome Statute system.
Welcoming the contribution, Kevin Kelly, member of the TFV Board of Directors thanked the Government of Luxembourg by saying, “The TFV notes with appreciation Luxembourg’s regular voluntary contributions and its continued engagement with the mandate and work of the Trust Fund for Victims at the International Criminal Court. Luxembourg’s consistent support to the TFV illustrates the importance of redressing the harm suffered by victims of Rome Statute crimes through effective reparations and other programmes for their benefit.”
Speaking on Luxembourg’s contribution this year, H.E. Mike Hentges, Ambassador of Luxembourg to the Kingdom of the Netherlands said “Luxembourg reiterates its unwavering support for the Trust Fund for Victims and its work to redress the harm suffered by victims of Rome Statute crimes. Victims must be at the centre of our concerns and it is important that they not only have the right to an effective remedy, but that they also obtain reparation for the crimes they have suffered. Luxembourg is proud to contribute regularly to the TFV for its vital role in the administration of justice by ensuring that thousands of victims receive reparations and essential assistance.”
The TFV relies on financial contributions to implement its programmes. Since 2004, the TFV has received voluntary contributions from 52 States Parties and individuals. This year, the TFV has increased contributions from States Parties by 35% compared to 2022 having received donations in 2023 from at least 24 States Parties.
With the voluntary contributions it receives, the TFV is implementing reparations programmes for victims of crimes against humanity and war crimes. In 2023, the International Criminal Court has concluded the first judicial cycle marked by the completion of the TFV reparation programme for victims in the Katanga case. The TFV continues implementing reparations programmes for victims in the cases of Lubanga and Ntaganda (Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and in the Al Mahdi case (Situation in Mali), while awaiting the reparations order in the Ongwen case (Situation in Uganda).
The TFV has other programmes for the benefit of victims which provide medical treatment, trauma counselling, education, socio-economic support and peacebuilding initiatives. Such programmes are currently implemented in the situations in Central African Republic (I and II), Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda. |
“It is not static, it is not a dead art, even though it is an old art, it is very much alive.” I am speaking with organist Jean-Willy Kunz about the history and present dynamism of his chosen instrument. He will be visiting Toronto this month to take part in an impressive series of organ-centred events that showcase that celebrated history, and posit the remarkable diversity of approaches and technologies at play in 21st century organ performance.
Toronto audiences will be treated to one of the most iconic pieces for symphony with organ, Camille Saint-Saëns’ third symphony (September 29 to October 2), with Kunz playing alongside the TSO. Kunz will also be among the organ practitioners and enthusiasts converging for the unprecedented multi-day festival, FutureStops (September 29-October 1), a project of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. FutureStops encompasses five concerts and free daytime programming including panels, artist talks, and displays.
It is an auspicious occasion, as the events coincide with the 40th anniversary of Roy Thomson Hall’s Gabriel Kney pipe organ which will be a centrepiece for both programs. Writing in 2012 during the 30th anniversary of the instrument, John Terauds lamented the infrequency of performances for this “musical star” of an instrument, while recalling with reverence noteworthy performances on the Kney by Diane Bish, Olivier Latry, and former TSO music director Sir Andrew Davis—with Davis producing a recording of organ solos on the Kney.
This month, opportunities to hear the Kney abound, and the list of performers will grow to include the legendary and artistically defiant Amina Claudine Myers (who joined the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians in 1966), as well as emerging Canadian talents Rashaan Allwood and Sarah Svendsen. The style of play extends widely, and will include the Canadian premiere of Raven Chacon’s 2022 Pulitzer Prize winning piece, Voiceless Mass, as part of the FutureStops program on September 30.
Kunz himself has performed on the Kney before with the TSO during the Toronto premiere of Samy Moussa’s A Globe Itself Infolding. Kunz recalls having to adapt the piece to the Kney which stops at a high A on the keyboard—the instrument used for the world premiere with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at the Maison symphonique in Montréal, for which the piece had been conceived, extends further to a high C. “With Samy’s authorization I transposed an octave down, and tried to find a registration that would balance with the passage I was playing, and with the orchestra.”
Famously, Kunz notes, Saint-Saëns was caught in a similar challenge with his third symphony, having visited London and performing on the grand organ at St. James Hall. Drawing upon the experience while composing, Saint-Saëns later returned for the premiere at the same concert hall and found the organ had been replaced with a more modest instrument and had to adapt as a result.
Along with the individuality of each instrument, Kunz reminds me that “there is really a resurgent development in organ building companies, it has always been the case” as he recounts the relationship between Bach and organ-maker Gottfried Silbermann, the latter adapting his instruments to match the aspiring creativities and imagined soundworlds of his colleague. Organ makers today extend this culture further to enable adjustable wind pressure, transposition, split pedals, and more.
FutureStops’ programming centres precisely this culture of customization and instrument hacking in a lobby performance at Roy Thomson Hall on October 1, featuring the hand-made instruments of visiting artists FUJI|||||||||||TA (Japan) and Sandra Boss (Denmark). On the topic of organ futures, Boss ventures into the post-human realm with a MIDI controlled, bespoke organ being presented.
The organ in all of its majesty and wonder, at the hands and hearts of numerous artists, beckons to us this month in Toronto. Take note!
—Interview by Matthew Fava
Would you like to know more:
Check on the FutureStops podcast series, featuring numerous artist interviews
Check out Jean-Willy Kunz’s Jazz quintet featuring organ
Radio host Michael Barone has compiled an extensive list of works for organ and symphony
Learn about the OrgelPark, a converted church in Amsterdam where technicians and artists converge to advance the organ
Listen to CJSR Edmonton’s Organ Grinder radio program |
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined ‘Fox News Primetime’ to discuss the need for answers from upcoming Senate Armed Services Committee hearings regarding President Biden’s disastrous exit from Afghanistan. Earlier this week, Senator Tuberville led 10 of his committee colleagues calling for testimony from senior military leaders, including Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, Commander of U.S. Central Command General Frank McKenzie, Jr., and the final commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, General A. Scott Miller. Yesterday, the Senate Armed Services Committee announced several hearings on the topic, including one with Secretary Austin, General Milley, and General McKenzie.
Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below, and the full interview can be found here.
On Demanding Answers about Afghanistan:
TUBERVILLE: “…Everywhere I go everybody is wanting to know ‘What the heck happened?’ ‘Who made these decisions?’ Was it a political decision made by the State Department or was it a military decision made by our generals? Everybody is asking that question and we can’t get a direct answer so I wrote a letter to Chairman Reed…and asked that we have hearings and that will be next week. So, we will get some answers, hopefully, but this has been a debacle from day one. We can’t get straight answers. The American people who pay the bills deserve answers.”
On Asking the Hard Questions:
TUBERVILLE: “We have got to…make sure we ask the right questions. If you look at all the hearings or the questions that have been answered from the State Department and the military, they all have been just basic questions and answers, nobody has asked the hard questions. That’s what we will do.”
On Holding Leaders Accountable:
TUBERVILLE: “This is not the military’s fault. This is our leaders’ fault, whether it’s the State Department or a general, somebody is at fault and we need to find out who is behind all the problems that we had the last couple of weeks.”
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. |
If there’s one thing red is not, it’s neutral. We’ve collected ten of the best red poems that will totally attract your attention.
Robbie Burns didn’t write the first rose poem. But he may have written one of the best rose poems. Enjoy this fresh bouquet of 12—minus two!
Surprised by Scotland, a writer finds herself taken by her past, her present with Scottish poets, and maybe (who knows) her future.
The best in poetry (and poetic things), this week with Kimberlee Conway Ireton. 1 Art I love mash-ups! Today I have two: The Music and Art Mashup I am one of the least musical people I know. I can’t read music, and I can’t carry a tune—in a bucket or otherwise. But I found a […] |
Gluten-free vegan Wellington is perfect festive main dish! It uses a simple, almond flour pastry husks and a pecan lentil loaf for a show-stopping holiday entree. Gluten-free soy-free with nut-free option.[feast_advanced_jump_to]
You guys love my lentil mushroom Wellington and have been asking for a gluten-free version of it, so here’s a gluten-free vegan Wellington!
It’s really difficult to find gluten-free puff pastry, so we are making a simple dough from scratch. If you can find the gluten-free puff pastry, you can use that in this recipe or in my other lentil mushroom Wellington recipe and it’ll work out just fine.
If you can’t find gluten-free puff pastry, then use this almond flour husks to wrap your Wellington. The husks uses just a few ingredients and takes just minutes to prep. It makes this amazing, gluten-free vegan Wellington!
The husks obviously is going to be increasingly soft-hued to work with compared to a puff pastry sheet, but it’s still pretty hardy, and you can shape it however you like. You can just wrap the unshortened Wellington up, or you can make some fancy designs.
Not up for making a wrapped Wellington? Just make the loaf, And glaze it with a ketchup plus vegan Worcestershire glaze and torch for a lentil pecan meatloaf!
Why You’ll Love this Gluten-Free Vegan Wellington
- flavorful, moist lentil pecan loaf
- simple almond flour pastry crust
- make-ahead option
- gluten-free and soy-free with a nut-free option
More Vegan Holiday Entrees
- Vegan Meatloaf – Nut Loaf
- Vegan Stuffed Shells
- Lentil Sambusa Pie
- Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner
- Vegan Pot Pie with Black Pepper Biscuits
- Baked Whole Roasted Cauliflower |
Father's Day FUNGI Cookie
**PLEASE NOTE: This item is available for pre-order to pickup Friday June 16th between 9A and 5:30P Saturday June 17, 2022 between 9A and 10A.
One Mushroom sugar cookie individually packaged with "You're such a FUN-GI! Happy Father's Day" tag.
*colors and design may vary
**All products made in a facility with Nuts |
Tube and Pipe Heat Treatment
Heat treatment of pipes is a process used to alter the physical and mechanical properties of metallic pipes through controlled heating and cooling. This treatment can help improve the pipe's hardness, strength, toughness, and other characteristics to meet specific requirements for various applications. The most common heat treatment processes for pipes are annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, and stress relieving.
All welding involves a modification of the structure of the metals concerned, and thus an alteration of their mechanical characteristics. Heat treatment is then used to reinforce the welds, so that the finished structure has optimum strength.
The exact term is TTD: Thermal Treatment of Detensioning. The area where the welding has been done is heated to a given temperature for a given time. This allows for the release of welding stresses in order to obtain the appropriate mechanical characteristics for the part.
The applied treatment generates metallurgical changes within the crystal structure of the materials and compensates for the damage caused during welding. The joints of the pipe become more stable, which prevents cracking when they go to work.
Heat treating is involved in most welding jobs in industry:
Industrial repairs in electric, hydraulic and nuclear power plants;
Chemical or steel plants
Manufacture of metallurgical components
Aviation, automotive, petrochemical industries, etc.
Heat treatment is divided into three steps to ensure the integrity of the pipe welding work.
Gradual temperature increase, the rate of which is determined upstream and depends on the type of structure in question.
Maintaining the temperature, which can remain stable or have several levels.
The cooling rate is also calculated according to the work performed.
The characteristics of each process are determined by the quality of the steel and the thickness of the tube.
There are two types of heat treatment: one in which the entire part is placed in an oven, and the other in which the heat treatment is localized and is applied only to the part to be welded. In this case, either resistance heating or induction heating can be used.
To use an oven, the dimensions of the structure must permit it. This is the case, for example, with certain pipes, tanks, tank covers, steam generators and supercharger assemblies.
Localized Heat Treatment Equipment
There are several types of heat treating equipment available to meet all requirements. The following are the main ones.
Medium Frequency Induction Equipment
Medium frequency induction equipment is designed for large pipes and lines. They can be combined with water cooling systems if required.
Low Pressure Equipment
Low-voltage devices use infrared radiation panels or ceramic resistors for preheating. They have the advantage of being programmable, allowing automated processes without the need for an operator to be present at all times. In addition, they are very practical and can be used both in the workshop and directly outside on construction sites.
Joule effect U-shaped heat treatment plant
This heat treatment plant is specially designed for steel tubes. It heats the tubes by means of a low-frequency high current, utilizing the Joule effect to reach temperatures higher than 1000° in a few seconds.
TY Induction has sold a number of wide induction heating systems or equipment for pipe and tube production worldwide. With a rich of experience, TY Induction assists you in your tube and pipe heating and manufacturing requirements. If you are thinking of induction heating for your tube and pipe production, think of TY Induction. We look forward to working with you.
l Improve the material mechanical properties of steel pipes and precision steel pipes
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l Increase product competitiveness
Induction heating is an ideal heating method for tube and pipe heat treatment. more and more manufacturers prefer to induction heating for their tube and pipe production because of its characters of fast heating speed, high energy efficiency, precise temperature control and uniform temperature distribution in ID/OD and lateral/longitudinal.
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The increasing amount of data requires new solutions that enable companies to capture what is happening in the world. In real-time and as efficiently as possible. Previous methods are often too slow, too inaccurate or too expensive.
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Find a wide selection of carriers for small animals at Ubuy. Whether you need a carrier for your pet rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, or any other small animal, we have the perfect options for you. Our carriers are designed to provide comfort, security, and convenience for both you and your furry friend.
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Suitability: Different carriers are recommended for different types of small animals. Consider the specific needs of your pet when making a selection.
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Glen Campbell has received a posthumous ACM (Academy of Country Music) Award nomination for his duet with Willie Nelson on Willie’s composition ‘Funny How Time Slips Away.’
The recording, taken from Campbell’s farewell album Adiós and produced by Carl Jackson, is shortlisted for Vocal Event of the Year at the 53rd annual awards, which take place on 15 April. This follows the duet’s success at the 2017 CMA (Country Music Association) Awards, where it won for Musical Event of the Year.
If victorious, the song would represent Glen’s 12th ACM Award, a total which includes the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award and the Career Achievement Award, which he won in 2015.
Nelson wrote ‘Funny How Time Slips Away’ in 1961, when it became a top 30 country hit for Billy Walker while Jimmy Elledge scored a similar-sized pop hit with it on the Hot 100. Joe Hinton turned it into a major pop success in 1964, and it was subsequently covered countless times, including by Elvis Presley, Al Green, Bryan Ferry and a duet by B.B. King and Bobby Bland.
Campbell and Nelson’s version was hailed by Rolling Stone on release as “a marvellous, albeit heartbreaking, tribute to their enduring love and respect for one another.” It took on even greater poignancy after Campbell’s death from Alzheimer’s disease in August 2017.
Glen’s daughter Ashley Campbell commented: “I’m so proud of my dad and so glad his music is still being enjoyed and recognized in the music community. He always put his heart and soul into every song he ever sang.”
The success of the song was mirrored by that of the Adiós album as a whole, which became his 16th top 40 entry on the pop album chart and 19th top ten country LP. Adiós was also hugely popular in the UK, where it reached No. 2 and was later certified silver. It spent 19 weeks on the charts there, more than any Campbell album since the 1970s.
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Are you ready to show the dance world your skills, passion and creativity?
Every year, we hold 19 regional competitive events across the UK, and 57 in total around the world. Each one is a qualifying competition for the biggest global street dance competition of the year, the UDO World Street Dance Championships. Could you be crowned a World Champion?
Solos, Duos, TrioQuads, Crews, SuperCrews, Battles, Parent Teams, Parent & Child, Ultimate Advanced Teams...
Whatever your age, whatever your level, and whatever your style, step up and sign up! Show the world what you, your dance school, or your crew can do. There’s a competition category suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced dancers, with trophies, prize money and Champion titles just waiting to be won.
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Juglans regia (the walnut)
Coveted import goods in a nutshell.
The walnut is probably of Asian origin, but its exact origin is unknown. The tree has been grown in large parts of Europe for centuries and has been planted in Norway at least since the 18th century. In favorable places, the nuts mature in most years.
Many nutshells are found in medieval deposits in Bergen and show that walnuts were a sought-after import commodity. They may also have been harvested locally. According to the “Lensregnskapet” documentation for Bergen 1577-1578, Commander Eske Bille in 1530 sent pickled walnuts and fruit to Norway's last Catholic Archbishop Olav Engelbrektsson in Trondheim.
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A training program that helps our community gain an understanding of the basic science behind the climate crisis, the impact different sectors have on our climate, environmental justice issues, climate calculator/mitigation tools, high impact solutions, strategies for communicating or teaching climate literacy, corporate responsibility and ways to take action.
To limit the dangers of climate change, our campus is pursuing an ambitious goal: We seek to power the UMass Amherst campus with 100 percent renewable energy.
The campus is continually exploring new ways to reduce campus emissions and posts updated GHG profiles here.
The Climate System Research Center brings together graduate students, post-docs, research scientists, and university faculty interested in the different aspects of climate.
UMass Amherst NECASC is part of a federal network of eight Climate Science Centers created to provide scientific information, tools, and techniques relating to climate change.
UMass Amherst developed a comprehensive energy plan in 2015 that maps out the next 10 years of energy usage for the campus.
The CHP provides 100% of all campus heating needs and 70% of our own campus electricity and operates within a complex, innovative micro-grid.
The university designates millions of dollars for energy conservation projects that upgrade or replace inefficient physical structures and technologies on campus.
The university now has installed 10 MW of solar capacity across campus on 5 rooftops and over 5 parking lots and has 2 electric battery storage systems.
The UMass Clean Energy Extension provides a resource to reduce market barriers and accelerate the adoption of clean energy for Massachusetts cities and towns, businesses, institutions, farms, low income and multiunit housing, and others.
The first modern US wind turbine was designed and constructed in the 1970's at UMass Amherst. The Center has since worked diligently to maintain and enhance wind energy education programs and research activities. |
35 microbusinesses in Astir Area have been supported to recover from the earthquake and the pandemic
June 7, 2022
35 microbusinesses in Astir Area in Tirana have been supported by UNDP and Tirana Municipality to recover from the impact of the November 26 earthquake and the COVID19.
The 35 businesses have benefited from a UNDP-tested Methodology called "In Motion" which is designed to support micro, small and medium enterprises through personalized technical assistance to improve the management skills of business owners, modernization of commercial image and providing of small grants to purchase equipment.
For a period of 4 months, the 35 businesses that became part of "In Motion" after an assessment of their socio-economic situation, have been part of group training and personalized individual consulting, by business and commercial image experts.
The business owners have been trained on how to improve their business plan, sales, and marketing, they also have been trained on how to apply business steps such as planning, monitoring of activities, finances, marketing, and services.
To maximize the effects of the technical assistance and support, In Motion has provided the 35 businesses with new equipment and helped them create their commercial image.
Businesses that have benefitted from In Motion include: mini markets, beauty salons, retail, small restaurants, etc. Two months into the support, the businesses have gained better managerial skills to run their businesses and have reported increased revenues.
During a visit to these businesses, the Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Ms. Keti Luarasi and the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Albania, Mr. Nuno Queirós engaged with the supported businessese and got first-hand information how methodology is helping their businesses grow and cope with market challenges after the pandemic.
In Motion in Astir is part of the Economic Recovery and Resilience Programme (ERR), which is implemented by UNDP and supported by the Municipality of Tirana. ERR is funded by the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the Netherlands. |
Shortly after sharing info on new karaoke songs, SEGA and RGG Studio highlighted two wacky new Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth substories that feature Ichiban Kasuga involving some birds.
The stories in Like a Dragon games are no doubt the highlights of each title, but for many, the various substories are a big part of the experience. Previous games in the series combine wacky substories with more heartfelt side quests. Infinite Wealth also promises to do the same with its substories.
But to start things off, SEGA and RGG Studio detailed two wacky substories that players can enjoy. Here are their titles along with short descriptions:
Close Encounters of the Bird Kind?
“Kasuga encounters a girl who swears up and down that her beloved pet chicken has been taken away by a UFO. Everyone she’s told, including the police, has brushed it off as her eyes playing tricks on her, but Kasuga sees her desperation and agrees to assist her in a UFO search. As he explores a certain park rumored to be a hotspot for UFO sightings, he witnesses a cow floating up toward a mysterious light…”
Home to Roost
“Kasuga takes a nap on a Hawaiian beach. But when he wakes, his head feels heavy. He hurries over to a shop window to examine himself, only to find that a baby bird has taken up residence atop his head.”
Ichiban Kasuga’s Personality and Bond Level
Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduced Ichiban Kasuga’s Personality, a mechanic where players can enhance Ichiban’s personality stats to improve abilities, unlock new jobs, and even access events.
This Personality mechanic is back in Infinite Wealth, and Ichiban’s traits can be improved through completing substories, playing minigames, and through various actions.
Finally, Infinite Wealth will also feature a Bond Level mechanic for both Ichiban and Kiryu. As their bond with team members improve, players will unlock combo attacks, as well as special stories called Drink Link where a team member will confide in Ichiban or Kiryu.
To enhance these Bond Levels, players can start a Table Talk and chat at restaurants, trigger a Party Chat while walking around the streets, or play mini-games with them.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on January 26, 2024. |
Molekulare Medizin - Promotionsstudiengang (PhD)
Major aims of this programme are:
- to improve graduate training by creating an active, motivating, excellent and international research environment
- to foster critical thinking and acting, creativity and personal responsibility
- to encourage graduates to develop their own ideas, discuss them in an open forum and to convert them into meaningful action
- to generate an international environment within which students can work with tolerance and respect for people from different cultural backgrounds
- to encourage graduates to carry out independent scientific research by adopting a multilevel supervision and mentoring approach
- to guide graduate education by establishing a definitive and transparent programme structure
- to advance graduate career opportunities in the academic world and in industry.
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Further information can be found on the website of the PhD programme Molecular Medicine. |
The life of children with disabilities in Madagascar
In Madagascar, more than one in 10 children have a disability. Children with disabilities continue to be one of the most vulnerable members of society today, facing extreme challenges, often in contradiction to their innate children's rights. This information note summarises the results of a study that was made in conjunction with UNICEF, INSTAT and Oxford Policy Management. This study deepens our understanding of disability in two ways, first by offering an analysis of what obstacles are preventing children with disabilities from realizing their rights and second, by offering options to create supportive and protective environments for them.
The findings analyse these different obstacles by first establishing the impact of how many children are currently living with disabilities in Madagascar. Then it continues to investigate different aspects that impact a child with disabilities including Education, Health Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Protection, and Participation, Leisure and Discrimination. This information note ends with recommendations in order to help support and protect through creating an environment conducive for children with disabilities. The goal of this study is to guide consideration for children with disabilities in programmes, in particular, country program 2021-2023 and promote advocacy in conjunction with the Government of Madagascar in favour to incorporate aspects that can alleviate the obstacles faced by children with disabilities into the country’s development agenda. |
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Get Prepped for the GRE Posted byJohn Hall May 5, 2015 By CampusDiscovery The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) was initiated in 1949, and has sent college students' anxiety levels through the roof ever since. Thankfully, some of the changes that were introduced in 2011 may help to reduce those stress levels, such as the new test-taker friendly format that allows students to edit, change or even skip questions. They’ve also removed the antonyms and analogies from the verbal reasoning section, which is a welcome change for many students. Overall, the test focuses more on real-life scenarios, giving students a better opportunity to show their ability to do graduate-level work. Students, however, should not assume that the test is any easier than its previous installments. It still takes plenty of preparation and practice for students to earn a worthy score. Luckily, there are several free online GRE resources students can use to help prepare them for the exam. 1. StudyBeans.com Students should seriously consider creating a study plan to help them focus on the task at hand. This handy website not only gives students assistance with devising a detailed study guide, but also brain games to help memory, attention, focus and speed. StudyBeans also provides tips for improving across the various sections of the GRE. Cost: FREE 2. Educational Testing Service Students can find a wealth of information on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website. Why? They actually administer the GRE. Students can view sample questions, scoring guides and even get tips to help with each section of the exam. ETS also offers a free software program that includes two full-length practice tests. It’s a good idea for students to check out their ‘Test Day’ tips, to learn what can and cannot be brought to the testing centers. Cost: FREE 3. MyGRETutor.com This website provides over 3,000 vocabulary words with hints and definitions, and over 600 simulation practice questions that range from easy to difficult. In addition to these tools, MyGRETutor also provides over 100 tutorials and four practice exams. Students receive a complete analysis after each practice exam, which is useful in targeting areas that need the most work. Cost: FREE For those seeking a more in-depth coaching experience, Magoosh.com might fit the bill. Although it is not free, they are currently offering a deep discount off their regular rates. Students can customize their practice sessions, track their progress and even compare their results against other students. Students will also receive guidance on which video lessons will best suit their needs and there’s even a score guarantee for those using the product to re-take the exam. Unlike the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the GRE does not take away points for wrong questions, so students should try their best to answer each question on the exam. It is especially important that students also pay close attention to their responses in the first section, as these will determine the level of difficulty for subsequent sections and can dramatically improve their score. Students who use the various free resources available and take the time to prepare for the GRE should find that they are less anxious and more focused during the exam. |
Adam Rodnitzky, is the COO & Co-Founder of Tangram Vision, a company specializing in assisting robotic companies to integrate sensors quickly and maximize uptime.
What initially attracted you to Robotics?
I’ve always loved mechanical things, and I’ve always loved cutting-edge technology. Robots sit right at the intersection of those two interests. Beyond that foundation of what they are, however, is what they can do. For the longest time, robots were largely relegated to factory settings, where they worked under relatively constrained circumstances. That meant that for most, robots were something they knew about, but never experienced. It’s only been recently that robots have started to play a larger role in society, and that is largely because the technology required to let them operate safely and consistently in the human world is just now becoming viable. The future of robotics is being built as we speak, and the level of interaction between them and humans is going to grow exponentially in the next decade. I’m very excited to witness that.
You were a mentor at StartX a seed stage accelerator out of Stanford University for over a decade. What did you learn from this experience?
Being a company founder comes with a lot of uncertainty, as you face new challenges you’ve never faced, and try to pattern match on prior experience to make sense of the day-to-day realities of running a new company. Looking to mentors for guidance is a natural response to having that uncertainty. But there is a challenge in taking advice from mentors. Mentors will prescribe advice based on their own past experiences. Yet those experiences occurred in different contexts, at different company stages and for different reasons. As a mentor, you’ve got to remember this when giving advice. You may have the best intentions, but you might lead a company astray by not properly contextualizing advice based on past experience. I’ve tried to keep this in mind as I mentor companies at StartX.
You previously worked as a General Manager for Occipital which develops state-of-the-art mobile computer vision applications and hardware. Could you tell us what this role involved in a day to day setting?
When I was at Occipital, our core product was the Structure Sensor and SDK, which made it simple to add 3D sensing to mobile devices, and develop applications to take advantage of that 3D data stream. On a day-to-day basis, I saw my role as combining a short-term tactical and long-term strategic pursuit of revenue and revenue growth. For instance, the SDK was free, and therefore it generated no revenue on a daily basis. However, as developers used the SDK to create apps to use Structure Sensor, there was a direct relationship between the number of apps published on our platform and the rate of sensor sales. So on a daily basis, I’d pursue these indirect revenue opportunities around developer community support, while also setting up programs to sell our sensors in as many channels as possible – including directly through those developers.
When did you first get the idea to launch a robotics startup?
Much of the credit here goes to my co-founder, Brandon Minor. Brandon is a co-founder of Colorado Robotics, and has had his finger on the pulse of the robotics community as long as I have known him. We had both left Occipital independently with the idea of starting companies. Earlier this year, we met up and he proposed that we join forces to build on our past experience with robots, computer vision and sensors. And that is how Tangram Vision was created.
Could you tell us what Tangram Vision does?
Tangram Vision offers sensors-as-a-service to robotics platforms. All robots need perception sensors, but not all of those sensors meet the performance needs of robotics. We infuse trusted hardware with Tangram software that makes integration, calibration, and maintenance a breeze during development and deployment. This means that roboticists don't need to make any trade-offs; they can start using the best sensors for their platform from day one, and keep that momentum as they deploy.
What are some of the existing challenges companies face when it comes to the integration of Robotic Perception Sensors?
Our interviews with robotics companies of all types have led us to the conclusion that hardware companies make great hardware, but marginal software. The process of developing the right streaming and integration software for a sensor therefore falls to the robotics company themselves and can take months to get right. Not only that, but every robotics company is going through this same process, for the same sensors, over and over as they develop up their perception stack. This results in a major loss of engineering time and customer revenue. We’ve set up our solution so that it can help robotics companies at any stage, from design through development and ultimately to deployment.
Could you discuss Tangram Vision web-based diagnostics and monitoring systems?
Tangram understands that the key to improvement is in metrics, both during development and in the field. With that in mind, we are creating remote diagnostics systems that work on top of our integration software that allow robotics developers to better understand what's happening during operation. This includes data transmission rates, processing time, and metrics directly related to other aspects of our platform. Setting this up over a web portal means that decisions can be made competently without needing the physical presence of an engineer.
One of the solutions Tangram Vision is working on is developing full-stack tools for robotic companies to add to their project. Could you discuss the vision behind these tools?
Sensor integration is much more than streaming. We look at sensors from a holistic perspective, focusing on the tools needed to develop faster and work longer. This includes competent calibration tools that work in the field, as well as diagnostics and monitoring of data and performance. By solving the base requirements of many robot platforms out-of-the-box, Tangram's tools dramatically improve time-to-market. We anticipate that various other tools will be requested as our platform matures.
Is there anything else that you would like to share about Tangram Vision?
As we’ve gone through the process of talking with roboticists, we’ve been blown away at the diversity of applications that robotics companies are pursuing. We’ve spoken to companies building all sorts of wild solutions, from strawberry pickers to sous chefs to boat captains to groundskeepers!
Thank you for the interview. I believe that sensors is often something that is overlooked by different companies and I look forward to following your progress. Readers who wish to learn more should visit Tangram Vision.
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of children suffer from sore throats. The pain can be caused by many things, including colds and allergies. If your child has a sore throat, it is important to take them to see their doctor. A pediatric ENT specialist can help diagnose the problem and provide appropriate treatment options for children. In some cases, they may even recommend surgery to correct the problem.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the tonsils, the adenoids, or both from the throat. This is often done to help with throat problems such as chronic sore throats, difficulty swallowing food, asthma, ear infections, and other respiratory problems.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy is done under general anesthesia and require little downtime, usually just a few days of bed rest. After recovery, patients may be sore for a few more days but otherwise experience no long-term side effects from Tonsillectomy.
Overall, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy is an effective procedure that can eliminate throat pain, sleep apnea, and other medical issues caused by enlarged tonsils. If your child is suffering from chronic sore throats or sleep apnea, you should consult a Pediatric ENT for more information about what Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy entail.
Common throat issues pediatric ENTs deal with include tonsil stones, epiglottitis, laryngomalacia, and vocal cord paralysis. Pediatric ENT specialists know how to treat these conditions while considering a patient’s age and stage of development.
If your child has a sore throat, see an ENT that specializes in treating children. There are many different causes for a sore throat in children. Your pediatric ENT specialist will identify what the cause is so that you can better understand why your child is feeling pain and discomfort. They may recommend surgery if other serious health problems or injuries are involved. For instance, when there was an accident or injury to the neck area during sports, the problem was not identified immediately. It needs to be treated quickly, so complications do not occur.
Neck masses are common in children. Some of the most common neck masses found in children include:
In order to determine the cause of a neck mass, a pediatric ENT will perform a physical examination and order diagnostic studies such as an ultrasound or CT scan. Treatment for these masses can vary depending on the type of mass found. Pediatric ENTs are experts at diagnosing and treating all types of neck masses.
Typical treatments may include medications (such as antibiotics), surgical removal, radiation therapy, or even chemotherapy. If your child has a neck mass and you’re looking for a specialist who will provide compassionate care while working with you to achieve the best outcome possible, you should trust treatment from an ENT.
Treatment for hoarseness can include rest, antibiotics, antacids, or surgery. To determine an appropriate treatment, a doctor must first make a diagnosis. The doctor will do an exam and ask questions about the patient’s symptoms. From there, they will use diagnostic tests to rule out other possible conditions before creating a treatment plan for your child.
Sleep apnea symptoms include snoring, restless or interrupted sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness. If your child is experiencing any of these, a Pediatric ENT can help with throat problems. Children are more likely to have sleep-disordered breathing than adults. A Pediatric ENT may be able to diagnose the problem by asking a few questions and performing an exam on your child while they’re sleeping.
Sleep apnea can be treated by removing any obstructions in the airway if any exist. Those with tonsils or adenoids will be examined to see if anything needs to be removed surgically. Depending on the diagnosis, different treatments could include devices like CPAP or surgery. |
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Here are the best water parks in Houston, with parent reviews so you know what to expect when you visit with your kids.
From lazy rivers to pulse-racing thrill rides to little kid splash pads, these Houston area waterparks offer fun in the sun for everyone in the family. Remember indoor waterparks for a year-round option, too.
If you've visited any Houston water parks, give your favorites a "like" and leave a review to share your tips with fellow parents!
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