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Published on September 27th, 2020 \| by Sunit Nandi Solved – The Disk Is Write Protected Error on USB Drive or SD Card Nowadays USB drives, SD cards, pen drives or thumb drives are widely used by more and more persons as data storage devices. Usually, you use such a removable device to store some important files so as to carry it anywhere for usage. However, when copying a file or folder to a USB drive, pen drive, SD card or any removable disk, an error message happens to you, saying “The disk is write-protected. Remove this write-protection or use another disk”. If you click “Try Again” button, this issue still appears. In this case, perhaps you think there is something wrong with this target device. As a matter of fact, it is in healthy status but only be write-protected which can’t allow you to write data to or change the data on the USB drive. Once opening USB write protection, you can only read data from the device, not doing any operation to it. Therefore, you get the disk write protected error when transferring a file or folder to your USB drive or SD card. Why Write Protected USB Occur Usually while encountering disk wrote protected issue during using Windows 10/8/7, you are wondering about the specific factors. Generally speaking, there are six related reasons. Keep reading now. Besides, full disk, security setting, and corrupted device are still related to USB write protected error. After learning the reasons, it is time to fix disk write protection error. Do you know how to do this work? Here are some solutions according to different reasons. How to Remove USB Write Protection Virus infection is a very common cause of the disk is write protected SD card/USB drive issue. When plugging your device to the computer, viruses come to this device and then the disk is write-protected. 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When a file is set as “Read-only” status, it is likely that there is a failure to copy it to the USB drive. To disable write protection, please check the target file status and modify it not in “Read-only” state. Besides, there is another way to disable the disk is write protected, which is to use diskpart. Please run CMD as administrator and then type “diskpart”. Then type the following commands in turn: “select disk n” “disk attribute clear read only” Please open registry edit, and then go to find “WriteProtect” by the following path: Then change the value from “1” to “0”. If all the above ways can’t solve your disk write protection issue, the device probably is corrupted or broken. In this case, you need to format it. How to format the target drive? Usually, you choose Windows Disk Management to finish disk formatting. However, this free tool can only help to format the partition which is smaller than 32GB to FAT32. 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Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts,” refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest, as well as the commemoration of the forty years of Jewish wandering in the desert after Sinai. Sukkot is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur on the 15th of Tishrei and is marked by several distinct traditions. One tradition, which takes the commandment to “dwell in booths” literally, is to build a sukkah, a booth or hut. A sukkah is often erected by Jews during this festival, and it is common practice for some to eat and even live in these temporary dwellings during Sukkot. Read more about the history and customs of Sukkot.
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Offered the possibility for deceitful task already apparent in robot and human investors, that’s a rather frightening possibility, and regulating it would present an even greater difficulty. Although the process of locating them can be tough, you need to think about the following elements. If you want to automate your trading you require a broker with built-in automation attributes or an open interface– an API– you can to attach third celebration automation software to. We have actually evaluated and provided the best brokers with auto trading features and/or external software connectivity. Investors generally have a less complicated time keeping the approach when they maintain their emotions controlled. It takes a lot of self-control to keep the “trigger finger” under control and wait out a market downturn. 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For staying connected with her customers through better email marketing. A Phone Call That Changed Everything It’s been well over two decades since Kristina packed up and moved to the west coast to chase her dreams of success as a corporate attorney for tech startups. For 20 years, she juggled life as a busy professional, wife and mother. But Kristina had other interests, like fashion and design. And eventually, something As a hobby cyclist, Kristina started borrowing her boyfriend’s (now husband’s) gear. And while she eventually fell in love with cycling, she didn’t love how she looked or felt. Kristina went back to school to pursue a degree at the London College of Fashion. She also found a brand that sold women’s cycling apparel that she loved, because it made her feel stylish and confident. She didn’t know it then, but her interests were all culminating in a major life change. In 2018, the two women who owned the brand she purchased her cycling gear from sent her an email. They were retiring but didn’t want to dissolve the business. They asked Kristina if she’d be interested in taking over. While her initial reaction was a resounding “no,” Kristina had to admit she was intrigued. She agreed to a phone call to learn more. That turned into an hour-long discussion and then follow-up phone calls and eventually a visit to Seattle, where the brand was headquartered. Real Style for Real Bodies As a woman in the 50+ age demographic with an education in fashion, Kristina felt she knew what women — especially women like her — wanted. “When I was getting my fashion degree,” she says, “most everyone else in my class wanted to design for a luxury brand. But the 1 percent — I’ve never wanted to do that. I always wanted to design for everyone else.” In 2019, she decided to go on the ultimate ride and agreed to take over as owner and CEO of Tonik Cycling. She did the rounds at trade shows and worked to make connections with thousands of existing customers. But then, COVID-19 hit, and the business model shifted to primarily online sales. It was hard work, but Kristina was committed to making a go of it. Her passion for fashion (and cycling) had driven her to find more ways to create clothing that real women loved. “In terms of my customers,” she says, “they are women who are recreational cyclists. Probably 90 percent of them are ages 55-65. So we build all kinds of things into our garments to work well for women whose bodies have been around a little while.” The best part? Kristina has found new meaning and fulfillment in her work as an entrepreneur. Kristina’s focus now is on making garments that use high-quality fabrics that drape in flattering ways and make the wearers feel confident and comfortable — the way she wants to feel when she’s behind the handlebars. Kristina’s Top Business Tips Kristina faced a lot of uphill battles when she took on Tonik Cycling. She had to retain the brand’s existing customer base while trying to grow it in the midst of a pandemic. Securing materials and manufacturers was another challenge. But through it all, Kristina kept herself grounded in reality. So what are Kristina’s best business tips? Believe you can. Kristina knows that what keeps most would-be entrepreneurs from achieving their goals is simply thinking, “I can’t.” Stick to a schedule. Whether you’re an early bird or night owl, find the time that works best for you to maximize your productivity, and always make sure you leave time for what matters — time with family and time to do things you love. Don’t try to do it all. No woman is an island, and none of us can do it alone. Find partners who can help, offer advice and act as a support system. What’s Next for Kristina and Tonik Cycling? Now that the world is reopening, Kristina is preparing to go back on the trade show circuit, but she still plans to nurture the progress she’s made as an online retailer. But even more than that, she wants to: Why Kristina Chose Bizee Transferring business ownership to someone else can be a tedious process, and Kristina knew they had to get it right. She wanted a knowledgeable company that could handle the ins and outs of business transfer so she could focus on the hard work of taking over as owner. But more than anything, Kristina wanted to feel that she could do this and that she was in good hands while she made a major life change. Bizee made it possible for Kristina to try. And by giving it her best effort and trusting us with the rest, she’s been able to make Tonik Cycling a success story. Kristina’s Top 3 Business Tools From lawyer to hobby cyclist, from consumer to CEO, Kristina is living proof that when you reach mid-life, there’s still so much more to come. For Tonik Cycling, it’s a future that’s full of opportunity and promise. And at Bizee, we’re happy to be along for the ride!
Nobody likes getting customer complaints about employees, but complaints are inevitable because it is extremely difficult to achieve 100 percent customer satisfaction. Complaints can actually benefit a company because they show the management team where the company is falling short of customer expectations and where it needs to improve. The business owner and his team should encourage feedback from customers. When you get a complaint about an employee, take the time to get the whole story and work to ensure it doesn't happen again. Review all complaints that come in through the Internet, over the phone or at the work site. Look for patterns in the complaints that might reveal the root causes of customer dissatisfaction. Restaurant customers, for example, might feel that they were rushed through their meals so the waiters could turn the tables more quickly. Knowing the most frequently mentioned complaints helps management determine what changes need to be made to improve customer satisfaction. Because high customer satisfaction results in repeat business, and because dissatisfied customers often take their business to another company, you must make sure that customer complaints are addressed and resolved immediately. Show the disgruntled customers you are there to help. Express a willingness to go out of your way to resolve the issues to the customers’ satisfaction. Contacting the customer via email or on the phone --or preferably in person, if the customer is still on the premises -- lets you obtain more information about what the business did wrong from the customer’s standpoint and how you can repair the customer relationship. The Internet makes it is easy for a customer to post a complaint that is read by large numbers of people. Employees who read these complaints might become demoralized. Teach your staff to learn from the complaints rather than taking them personally. Get the employee’s side of the story regarding the complaint. It could be the employee did everything she could to make the customer happy. If so, let her know you stand behind her work. If not, let the employee know what she did wrong and provide instruction on how to avoid the problem in the future. To improve overall customer satisfaction, employees might need more training in how to be courteous and diplomatic to unhappy customers. Set up role-playing sessions where you portray an unhappy customer, then provide feedback regarding how the employee responded to the situation. Implementing procedures to address customer complaints more promptly can minimize the damage to the company’s image. A quick and successful resolution of the complaint can allow the company to retain the customer’s business in the future. In his book, “Happy Customers Everywhere,” author and marketing consultant Bernd Schmitt presents the case that customer satisfaction is related to employees’ satisfaction with their jobs. If your employees enjoy their jobs, they are more likely to make your customers happy. Use formal surveys or informal conversations to ask your employees about their level of job satisfaction, and what you can do to improve it. They might have simple requests such as more comfortable seating or better lighting at the customer service desks. When you receive a compliment about an employee's customer service work, share it with him. This gives the employee a more balanced perspective of how customers view the company and his own performance.
It’s one thing, from the standpoint of craft, to make a film. But my husband, Aron Gaudet, and I really became filmmakers when we learned how to think about the business side of the endeavor. And that is something that requires you to be every bit as creative. In 2009, when we were finishing our documentary, The Way We Get By, we were having trouble finding a distributor. The documentary is about three senior citizens, members of the Maine Troop Greeters, who make themselves available, even in the middle of the night, to welcome service men and women at the Bangor, Maine, airport. For many troops, this is the last stop in the United States before they head to war, or the first stop back on U.S. soil when they return. We were so moved by the work of the Maine Troop Greeters and truly believed families all across the country would want to know more about them. But most film funds and foundations supporting the arts rejected us. We had no choice but to use our entire savings to make the film. Other filmmakers told us that’s the life of a documentary filmmaker. You put all your money in the film, and even work extra jobs to underwrite it. My years at Notre Dame taught me enough to know that this was a terrible business model. There had to be another way that creative artists could be sustainable. At the time, we were filmmakers-in-residence at WGBH in Boston, which supports the work of independent filmmakers. Harvard Business School was just down the street. I decided to see if we could get help there with the distribution of our film. Professor Anita Elberse consults on big Hollywood studio movies, although not usually on indie films. But some students in her class took on the marketing-distribution strategy for us as a case study. We had zero dollars for grass-roots marketing. To accomplish a successful self-distribution release, we would have to be strategic and creative. The documentary was selected by the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival for a March 2009 world premiere. We had to generate revenue to pay for marketing across the country before then. The people in Maine are very proud of the troop greeters, so we looked for support in the Bangor community. We met with the Bangor Savings Bank. The only creative promotional work they had ever done at this point was a calendar. Putting their name behind this film would be a great reflection on them, we told them, and show their commitment to the community. They were the right partners at the right time. They were amazing and so supportive. They did two important things for us. A lot of the theaters in Maine were older theaters that only played 35mm prints, which are expensive to make. The bank paid for the negative of the film print to be made and for five 35mm prints to play at different theaters. In return, they received tickets to the screening for all of their high net worth clients, potential customers, and loyal supporters. After the screening, they hosted a cocktail party. There were 15 screenings like this across the state of Maine. In addition to that, they made 15,000 DVDs of the film for us. They kept 5,000 copies to hand out to customers of the bank later that year at Christmas, after the premiere and the screenings in Maine had all taken place. The other 10,000 DVDs were ours to sell at each of the screenings, which helped generate the income to release the film nationally. The bank had never done anything like this before. But finding a partner that was willing to support us in such creative and strategic ways basically powered the national release for The Way We Get By. So much has changed in the digital distribution field since then. But lessons endure of how to think differently to accomplish our goals. And, perhaps most important, we learned how to advocate for this documentary that we believed, unconditionally, needed to be seen.
A Remarkable Discovery: Cow Gives Birth to Four Healthy Calves Just when you think you’ve seen it all, nature throws a curveball. Picture the amazement of farmers in Northeast Texas when one of their cows gave birth to not one, not two, not even three, but a whopping four healthy calves! You read that right – four adorable little ones. It’s safe to say that everyone on the farm was left speechless. Owner Jimmy Barling and his wife, Dora Rumsey-Barling, could hardly believe their eyes. Who could blame them? In the wake of this extraordinary event, Jimmy Barling wasted no time in arranging DNA testing to confirm that all four calves were indeed born from the same mother. And, lo and behold, they were! Among the quartet were three strapping boys and one precious little girl. Adding a touch of sweetness to this already remarkable tale, Rumsey-Barling’s granddaughter gave them the most adorable names: “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, and Moo.” According to local veterinarian Mike Baird, this birth is what you might call a “once in a blue moon” kind of thing. Baird commented that the chances of a cow giving birth to four healthy calves are an astonishing 1 in 11.2 million. That’s like finding a needle in a haystack! Even Baird himself was left scratching his head over this extraordinary event. He suspects that all four calves came from the same mother cow, rather than a group of cows nearby. But to be sure and contribute to scientific knowledge, further verification is needed. When Jimmy and Dora noticed vultures circling above their farm, they rushed to check on their cow. To their astonishment, they were there to witness the birth of the fourth calf. However, one mother cow alone would have a tough time raising four energetic calves. Luckily, their kindhearted neighbors in the community stepped up to help with feeding and caring for the calves. At present, two wonderful individuals in the community are looking after Eeny, Meeny, and Miny, while Moo stays with her loving mother. Weighing in at around 25 pounds, Meeny is the runt of the litter, but just as precious. The care and support of the community have played a vital role in ensuring that these beautiful calves have found the loving homes they deserve. This incredible story is a true testament to the wonders of nature. It reminds us all that life is full of surprises. Take a moment to share this heartwarming tale with your loved ones, and let them marvel at the magic of the animal world. Let’s celebrate the extraordinary and cherish the beauty found in the simplest of moments.
Pamela Anderson, the beloved actress from the iconic Baywatch series, recently turned heads with her breathtaking transformation on the BOSS runway in Miami. Audiences were astounded as Anderson showcased a whole new look, departing from her usual style. Walking alongside supermodel Naomi Campbell, singer Demi Lovato, and DJ Khaled, Anderson displayed a fresh and effortless aesthetic. With a carefree messy bun, she exuded casual elegance that resonated with the audience, proving that style knows no age limits. Her outfit was a perfect blend of business chic, featuring a lightweight grey blazer, semi-sheer trousers, and nude patent pumps. She cleverly layered a sheer V-neck vest underneath the jacket, and fashioned a silk scarf from the sleeves of a button-up shirt. This sophisticated and understated ensemble highlighted Anderson’s versatility and her ability to adapt to various fashion styles. As Anderson confidently strutted down the runway, she captivated the audience with her radiant presence. With this remarkable transformation, the German fashion brand made a brilliant choice in featuring Anderson and other fashion icons like Naomi Campbell. Anderson’s incredible metamorphosis became the talk of the town, inspiring others to embrace change and redefine their own style. Pamela Anderson’s Inspiring Journey to International Fame Anderson’s journey to international fame began in the 80s as one of the original stars of Baywatch and a Playboy model. However, her path to self-confidence and self-assurance was not an easy one. In a heartfelt interview with ET Canada, she shared her personal struggles and how she overcame them. “I used to hate the way I looked, I hated everything,” she revealed. “I was incredibly shy, and I thought everyone else was beautiful, but I didn’t have that confidence or self-assurance.” Her life took an unexpected turn when she posed for Playboy, which granted her a newfound sense of liberation and self-expression. Interestingly, Anderson once dreamed of pursuing a path as a nun or librarian before immersing herself in the world of Playboy. Pamela Anderson’s Candid Storytelling In a more recent venture, Anderson starred in an innovative documentary titled “Pamela, A Love Story,” where she openly shared details about her life, career, and past relationships. Addressing the leak of her sex tape with ex-husband Tommy Lee, she expressed her dissatisfaction with how her personal story was portrayed in the Disney+ series “Pam & Tommy.” Despite the challenges she has faced, Pamela Anderson continues to captivate the world with her ever-evolving style, captivating story, and unwavering confidence. Her ability to adapt to different fashion styles only solidifies her status as a timeless icon in the entertainment industry. Anderson’s transformation on the BOSS runway serves as a reminder that reinvention is empowering at any age, inspiring us all to embrace our own transformations with grace and confidence.
Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can handle to make your home safer – whether you’re handy or not. And you won’t have to break out the power tools (or any tools at all in some instances) or worry about getting in over your head. You need running water in your home – but not water running in your home, if you know what we mean. Even minor leaks can cause major problems, from higher water bills to damage requiring costly repairs (maybe even the kind you can’t tackle yourself). Here are some easy ways to make sure your water stays where it should: - Check your appliances. They’re the most common source of water leaks in homes, so it’s worth taking a look at least once a year to check for problems. And the hoses that come with your washer and dishwasher can mean big trouble – they break down over time. Look for kinks and cracks, and replace if needed. Consider using reinforced hoses, too; those with steel braiding or mesh won’t hold up forever, but they’re stronger than rubber or plastic. - Watch the pressure. Water pressure that is set too high can cause pipes, hoses and water lines to leak or burst. Inexpensive gauges are available at home-improvement stores to test your pressure. - Consider installing water sensors. These can alert you to a leak or other problem soon after it occurs – some can even send messages to your smartphone. Keep Your Family (and Your Guests) On Their Feet Millions of Americans are injured in falls each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one in four older adults report a fall each year. Look around your home. Should you make some of these fixes? - Reduce clutter. Everything from small pieces of furniture to area rugs can pose a hazard, so make sure they’re in appropriate places and out of the way if possible. - Add stability to stairs. Make sure stairways have sturdy rails, and maybe even non-slip strips, particularly outdoors. - Let there be light. It’s hard to walk safely when you can’t see obstacles or potential trouble spots. Make sure your home is well-lit, and don’t forget night lights, too. Give Everyone Some Air Pollution isn’t just an outside thing – the air in your home can be unhealthy, too. But helping people breathe a little easier isn’t hard when you follow these steps: - Test the air (and your detectors). Make sure you have working carbon-monoxide and smoke detectors and test them regularly. Also, consider testing your home for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be dangerous over time. - Check your filters and ducts. Keeping your furnace filter and air ducts clean will keep your air cleaner as well. And consider adding some of nature’s air filters: plants. - Keep your home clean. Dust doesn’t just build up on the furniture – it ends up in the air as well. Regular cleaning means cleaner air (just be sure to use safe products). Home improvement doesn’t have to mean a kitchen remodel or finishing the basement. Making your home safer, in fact, just might be the best improvement of all. Top image by Unsplash user KJ Styles used under Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 2.0 license. Image cropped and modified from original.
LaTasha and Anthony met each other online back in October 2015. Anthony’s profile said “I’m looking for my rib and if you know what that means you may be the one.” LaTasha’s profile said, “He that findth a wife, findth a good thing, who said I cant put myself out there to be found?” With such compatible profiles, it only took a week for the pair to meet for dinner. One year later and Anthony proposed! After two years of extensive planning, LaTasha and Anthony joined together with a royal ball wedding. Check out their special day, captured by A True Love Story Photography. Bride: LaTasha Dickerson, 42, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Groom: Anthony Gardner Jr., 37, LA County Probation Department Officer Place of residence: Los Angeles, California Wedding date: June 24, 2017 Wedding location: St. John’s Cathedral and The Majestic, Los Angeles, California Wedding theme: Royal Ball, Fairytale Honeymoon Destination: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The day of the proposal, November 6, 2016, Anthony said he had something to tell me and that he’s been keeping this from me but he couldn’t tell me over the phone. I was scared and nervous. What does this man have to tell me that he hasn’t told me before? I was so scared of what it could be, I cried and told my friend and she started to pray. I was so mad at Anthony because he wouldn’t tell me what is was. So hours later he told me to meet him at my house. I walked in the door and there were candles and roses everywhere and Anthony was standing there waiting. He grabbed my hand and started singing. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I said yes, cried and then hit him for scaring me like that. From the Bride: It was like a fairytale, my dream wedding come true! From the beginning to the end. To start the day off, Anthony had the butler deliver gifts every 30 minutes to my bridal suite with beautiful cards. The one that made me cry the most was when the butler brought me a rib on ice, atop of a silver tray with a beautiful hand written card saying, “Today I get to marry my Rib” and a bouquet of flowers. When I arrived at St John’s Cathedral, the trumpet player played the “Royal Entrance Fanfare” just before I entered. When the double doors opened and I saw how beautiful the church was and the 400+ people, I was overwhelmed with joy! When I started to walk down the aisle Anthony started singing “You and I” by Stevie Wonder and I couldn’t help but cry. I think everyone cried. It was simply beautiful. The church was electrified by our love as we were now husband and wife. When we arrived to the reception, the fairytale continued. I remember pulling up to the reception venue and saying I felt like a celebrity, All of these people were here for us. We walked in to the loudest applause and we started our first dance with low fog surrounding us like we were dancing on a cloud. At the end of the dance, fireworks erupted and it was absolutely beautiful as we looked in each others eyes and danced the night away. I felt like it was my dream wedding with the man of my dreams. From the Groom: I remember when they opened the doors and Tasha walked down the aisle while I sang to her. That was my favorite moment. I was nervous because I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. I also remember walking into the church and reception thinking, “wow, my wife did a beautiful job coordinating and designing her own wedding!” What makes your love special? The immediate connection we had. We knew god brought us together. We had so many connections and even knew a lot of the same people. My family and friends knew his family and friends, and we were able to vouch our personalities because we knew the same people. He was the man of my prayers and I was the women of his dreams. Your most memorable moment: When Anthony sang to me as I walked down the aisle. The fireworks going off during our first dance is a close second. Our wedding song was “You and I” by Stevie Wonder. This was the song Anthony sang to me while we were dating, so of course he picked it for our wedding day. Favorite wedding detail: We loved the flower trees going down the aisle at the cathedral, the fireworks during our first dance, our 6-tiered cake and mostly the energy our guest had. It was priceless. They were filled with excitement and love for us. What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? We’re looking forward to creating memories, traditions and traveling the world together. I feel like Anthony and I can conquer the world together and do something great for god. We want to continue to be a good example that true love still exists. Advice for a Bride and Groom on their wedding day: Enjoy every moment! Take it in, be present. Let go of all of the stress to make everything perfect and remember the purpose is to focus on each other and the love. Congratulations to the newlyweds! We wish you many years of wedded bliss.
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Caucuses Monday evening, leaving little room for his opponents to forge a path forward and make the pitch they are viable candidates. Regardless, they seem intent on trying and still do have hope, since Iowa only has 40 delegates to offer and it takes 1,215 to win the GOP nomination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s campaign suffered this week in particular, investing heavily in time and campaign funds in Iowa, his best chance to prove his viability before New Hampshire, where he is expected to lose handily. Notably, both U.S. senators from his home state endorsed Trump just before the Iowa vote. DeSantis garnered about 21% support, compared to Trump, who received 51% of the vote. The loss is even tougher for DeSantis’ camp since new national polling from The Center Square’s Voter’s Voice poll and others shows former ambassador Nikki Haley surpassing him in national polling. “Campaigns are in full sprint mode,” Nathan Brand, a Republican operative with experience on national campaigns, told The Center Square. “Normally, election night means the end, but in presidential primaries it is only getting started.” The next Republican primary vote is Tuesday, Jan. 23, in New Hampshire, where Trump holds a sizable lead followed by Haley, who came in third in Iowa Monday, two points behind DeSantis. The two trailing candidates are still duking it out, with the latest controversy over two scheduled debates in the state ahead of the primary. DeSantis took to X, formerly known as Twitter, Tuesday morning to blast Haley. “Nikki Haley is afraid to debate because she doesn’t want to answer the tough questions such as how she got rich off Boeing after giving them millions in taxpayer handouts as governor of South Carolina,” DeSantis wrote, going on to accuse Haley of running to be Trump’s vice president. “I won’t snub New Hampshire voters like both Nikki Haley and Donald Trump, and plan to honor my commitments,” he added. “I look forward to debating two empty podiums in the Granite State this week.” DeSantis’ comments come after Haley told the media in a statement that she would only participate in the debates, one scheduled Thursday and another Sunday, if Trump agrees to participate. So far, Trump has skipped the Republican primary debates, arguing that voters already know who he is and what he is about. “We’ve had five great debates in this campaign. Unfortunately, Donald Trump has ducked all of them,” Haley said in the statement. Haley said she would not debate again until it was against either Trump or President Joe Biden. Haley may have a strategic advantage in ignoring DeSantis. RealClearPolitics’ polling average for New Hampshire has Haley with 29% support, behind Trump’s 43% but well ahead of DeSantis, who has only 6.5% support. Notably, anti-Trump candidate and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had roughly 11.5% support in those polls and has now dropped out, meaning a significant shift in the race is still possible. In February, Republican voters in Nevada and the Virgin Islands will vote. South Carolina holds its Republican primary Feb. 24, and other Republican and Democratic states will follow before Super Tuesday on March 5, a crucial date when 16 states vote for their primary candidate of choice. In many ways, Trump has seemed to turn much of his attention to the general election. In a speech in Iowa after his victory Monday night, Trump pledged to “straighten out” U.S. elections, calling for voter I.D. and paper ballots. “We have to get rid of mail-in ballots because once you have mail-in ballots you have crooked elections,” Trump said. “Actually Jimmy Carter’s commission said that a long time ago.” Trump also spoke about the economy and congratulated his opponents on their Iowa performance. “We had the greatest economy in the history of our country … and now we don’t,” Trump said, going on to lament elevated inflation. Prices have risen about 17% since Biden took office, a persistent criticism of the sitting president that Trump seems intent on hammering to his advantage. Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy announced he was dropping out of the race after receiving only 7.7% of the Iowa vote, which is about what polls projected before the voting began. It remains unclear where Ramaswamy’s supporters will shift their vote now, but given Ramaswamy’s unabashed support for Trump, whom he endorsed after dropping out, it stands to reason that at least some of his supporters will fall in line behind the former president. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who received less than 1% of the vote in Iowa Monday, congratulated Trump and announced the suspension of his campaign. “My message of being a principled Republican with experience and telling the truth about the current front runner did not sell in Iowa,” Hutchinson said in a statement. “I stand by the campaign I ran.”
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Council members on Monday approved a resolution supporting a Feb. 13 ballot measure to revamp the process which determines the members’ district boundaries. Voters will have the final say during next week’s special election. The city has three defined legislative districts, each with two elected representatives serving on the council. By law, government jurisdictions with legislative bodies at the local, state, and federal levels must establish commissions every 10 years to set voting districts that fairly balance populations based on the most recent decennial census. As proposed, Measure No. 2 calls for amending Spokane’s city charter to implement a new redistricting process. Changes would include: expanding the current redistricting commission from three to seven members to provide greater representation reflecting “geographic and demographic diversity;”increasing the number of meetings by the commission in its redistricting deliberations, restricting special interest and political influences, and prioritizing boundaries for neighborhoods and communities “of shared interests” while recognizing natural boundaries; andintroducing an option for citizen-led redistricting and prohibiting the city council itself from modifying district maps. “… the Spokane City Council understands the need to modify and update the existing redistricting process … in fairness, inclusivity, and transparency,” stated Monday’s resolution, which was approved in a 6-1 vote. The lone dissenting vote was cast by Councilmember Michael Cathcart, who explained he supported the proposed changes and had been significantly involved in writing them along with city attorney Mike Piccolo and policy advisor Chris Wright. But Cathcart said he opposed the resolution itself, believing the council should not weigh in on a decision that ultimately rests with the voters. “I don’t think we should put our thumb on the scale … let the voters decide,” he said. Cathcart did encourage the local news media to report on the ballot measure, saying it has “some really important pieces to it.” Fellow Councilmember Zack Zappone agreed on the importance of the measure’s provisions to enlarge the commission with more diverse perspectives while balancing populations and representation within council districts. But Zappone, who with Cathcart co-wrote the statement published in the election voters guide, supported the resolution, saying it offered an opportunity to further educate the public. Councilmember Paul Dillon agreed. “I think it strengthens the redistricting process,” said Dillon, adding, “It’s not the sexiest topic, but it affects all of us.” Also voting in favor of the resolution were Councilmembers Jonathan Bingle, Kitty Klitzke, Lili Navarrete, and President Betsy Wilkerson, who is elected citywide. The recent redistricting process follows a legal dispute in which a Spokane County Superior Court judge recommended that the council rewrite the city’s charter provisions due to “ambiguous language” in favor of a process that “removes all questions of self-interest or partisanship.” County elections officials mailed out ballots last month to affected voters. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked or returned to collection sites by 8 p.m. on election day.
No, I'm not spending the morning looking at cheerleaders of various pro sports franchises. If I was, you would get a review of the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders. This comes to me courtesy of a friend of mine who e-mailed me this link. Thanks Brad!! He somewhat likes the Nuggets but I don't know why he is lurking on the cheerleaders page. Anyhoo, check out what this girl has for an answer under the "Most people don't know that" question. Maybe Krista was sipping on some of that bacon vodka before answering. Nice job there!!!
April 4, 2017 GlobeSt.com caught up with Chris Dekker, vice president of Mayfair Real Estate Advisors, the project’s developer, and Tere Blanca, president and CEO of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, to get their take the types of tenants that flock to Coconut Grove. You can still read part one: Coconut Grove sees a 30-year first in commercial real estate development. GlobeSt.com: What kind of tenants are most interested in taking Coconut Grove office space? Dekker: Coconut Grove has emerged as a hotbed for entrepreneurial companies and global brands, including professional services firms, media companies, design firms, international finance, investment shops, and more. The offices at Mayfair in the Grove are a good example, which is home to major organizations like Publicis/Sapient, Crispin Porter, Regus, and GE as well as an assortment of local firms that make for a vibrant tenant mix. The common denominator across companies at Mayfair in the Grove—and those that will relocate to Terra’s new class A development at Mary Street—is that they see value in locating in an urban, walkable neighborhood that still preserves the spirit of Coconut Grove. Mary Street will also appeal to busines decision-makers coming from points south who are seeking a shorter commute by comparison with traveling to Brickell and Downtown as well as those seeking office space benefiting from a modern architectural design. GlobeSt.com: Are there specific amenities that are appealing to tenants touring new buildings in today’s market? Blanca: The same way consumers are gravitating toward authentic, urban neighborhoods, we’re seeing office users trend toward walkable neighborhoods that offer a strong sense of community and rich amenity base. In many ways, Coconut Grove is an amenity itself and has already successfully attracted major brands including Sony Music, Sapient Nitro and Virgin Hotels. Beyond that, tenants today value office space that enhances the lifestyle experience. At One CocoWalk, the office building is being designed with these needs in mind. We’ll have favorable parking ratios, a rooftop terrace, a private entrance and lobby for office guests, office spaces with abundant natural light and waterfront views, and an on-site fitness center inside CocoWalk. The ownership is also planning to design and build One CocoWalk to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
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In a recent survey conducted by the Red Cross Organization, almost half of the adults surveyed say that they have had an experience where they nearly drowned, and one in four know someone who has drowned. Over 90% of families with young children will be in the water at some pint this summer, and 48% of those plan to swim in a place with no lifeguard. With so many planning to be near or in the water, it is important to follow basic water safety rules and become informed. Here are some common guidelines: PRACTICE WATER SAFETY - Always swim with a buddy: do not allow anyone to swim alone. - Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well by enrolling in certified courses. - Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not leave them with another child. Avoid distractions when supervising young children and always stay within arm’s reach. - Have young children wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Staying safe around water doesn’t mean having kids wear water wings! - If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes. KNOW HOW TO RESPOND TO AN AQUATIC EMERGENCY - If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or injury. - Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, and life jacket. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN - Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine - Wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF factor of at least 15. This should be higher for young kids. - Be weatherwise! Always check local weather conditions before departure. If you notice dark clouds, rough or changing winds, or a sudden drop in temperature, get off the water! Getting caught in rough waters can quickly become a dangerous situation. Pay attention and use common sense when deciding whether or not to go out. - If caught in a thunderstorm on open water, stay low in the middle of the vessel. If there is lightning, disconnect all electrical systems and stay clear of all metal objects. - Always tell someone of your travel plans. Tell them where you will be and give them a timeframe for when you will be back. - Make sure ALL passengers are wearing U.S. Coast Guard approved life vests. The majority of drowning victims are the result of boaters not wearing their lifejackets. - Operate at a safe speed at all times and be courteous to other recreationists. - Make sure more than one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boat. If the primary handler is injured or incapacitated in any way, it‘s important to make sure someone else can follow the proper boating safety rules to get everyone back to shore. Using common sense and following a few safety rules can help ensure that your summer is fun and disaster free.
I’ve always understood and appreciated the concept of a flipped classroom; don’t waste class time having students get the concept from the instructor when there are so many online videos and resources out there to teach the topic. It’s better to use class time for Q&A and projects that help the students really understand. But sometimes you run across an idea which is very simple but it leads to a large “ah ha” moment in your own head. That came to me recently when I got an email about how MIT Bootcamps is flipping distance learning classes: Pre-recorded Lecture + Submit questions + Live Q&A session This makes me think back to the introduction to Computers class I taught at Monterey Peninsula College many years ago. In addition to working I was developing the course and teaching it which was a lot of work so I didn’t do it a second time. But if I did continue I would further refine my course to use online videos to teach the concepts and class time for other stuff.
- April 6, 2021 - Posted by: cabana-admin - Category: Forex Broker, forex trading, Market Insights General overview: GBPCAD is trading on the uptrend mode now. The pair is creating the upside pressure in the chart and move towards the buy side in the market. The market makes the positive volatility in the market and move towards the upside trend trend in the market. The pair creates the higher highs in the market. The potential market creates the buy swings in the market and travel towards the positive side. GBP/CAD has met the weekly demand area and bulls are looking to engage. The bulls are looking for the more high side movement in the recent times. The pair is creating the demand territory in the market and suggesting the traders to take strong buying position in the market. Technical Analysis: From the technical point of view we can say that market creating the buying demand in the market. On the hourly chart pair creating upwards higher high swings in the market and more upward rise can be expected in the market. The pair is taking the support from the EMA and SMA lines and towards the north side in the market. The traders can go for fresh buying opportunity in the market. On the 4 hourly charts after the range bound position we find the breakout level and after buying level is created in the chart, the strong buying is still expected in the market. The RSI and MACD is still favoring the market. The support level will be 1.7379 followed by 1.7319 and resistance will be 1.7500 followed by 1.7550. Trade idea: Our traders will move towards the buy side at level 1.7442 target will be 1.7500 – 1.7540 and stop loss will be 1.7375
Did you know you can boost your dog’s nutrition by including nutrient-rich vegetables? Actually, yes! Many vegetables sold in supermarkets are ideal for dogs to eat. You need to know which vegetables are safe and how to prepare them so your dog can enjoy them. With the help of Canvas Personalized, you can find out which 16 best vegetables for dogs to eat and their benefits. This blog also discusses the foods that are off-limits for canines. What Are The Best Vegetables For Dogs? Carrots are a popular dog treat since they are tasty, nutritious, and enjoyable to gnaw on. You can feed them raw, cooked, or frozen, but you should ensure they are the right size so they don’t cause gastrointestinal upset or choking. - Vitamin A, potassium, and fiber are all abundant in carrots. - Eating these veggies may help your dog’s teeth by gently scraping away plaque. Leafy greens like spinach are high in fiber and beneficial for your dog’s digestive and cardiovascular systems. However, they should only be given a tiny amount of the vegetable. Adding 1–3 teaspoons of chopped spinach to their meals greatly improves the nutritional value. - Rich in vitamins A, B, C, and K. - Contains beta-carotene, iron, antioxidants, and roughage, all of which stimulate the digestive tract. 2. Sweet Potato Sweet potatoes are extremely beneficial to human and canine health due to their high nutrient density. Offer baked, roasted, or pureed forms. Raw sweet potatoes are difficult to digest and can cause gastrointestinal blockages if ingested in large quantities. - Vitamin A benefits the skin, coat, eyes, muscles, and nerves. - It may soothe an upset stomach and add fiber to your dog’s diet. For humans, peas are healthful, nutrient-dense veggies full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. Surprisingly, peas are also one of the best vegetables for dogs to add to their diet. While fresh pea pods off the plant are a popular choice, you may also feed your dog peas that have been frozen and thawed. Just try to stay away from canned options, as they could have extra sodium or preservatives. - A good protein, fiber, and vitamin A, B, C, and K source. - Quick and easy side dish without cutting. Pumpkin’s components aren’t just that it’s rich in antioxidants and helps with diarrhea and canine constipation. Choose 100% pumpkin puree when purchasing canned pumpkin, or roast your pumpkin and serve the peeled flesh to your dog. Pumpkin is popular as a supplement and in the form of dog treats. - Contains iron, copper, zinc, iron, protein, and vitamins A, C, and E. These can reduce immunity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. - Vitamin A is necessary for the health of a dog’s eyes. Unlike children, dogs are often more willing to try new vegetables, so why not try broccoli? As a quick and easy snack, raw or cooked broccoli can be served without flavor, or some can be given straight from the freezer. This cruciferous vegetable includes isothiocyanates, so you should be cautious of the potential dangers. Some dogs may experience mild to severe stomach discomfort if they consume too much of them. Broccoli should be offered to children in moderation. - Because of its low-fat content, broccoli is a great snack for overweight canine companions. - The vitamin K in this leafy green boosts bone health and density. According to research, raw kale contains the most nutrients. All other kale cooking methods significantly reduced the quantity of antioxidants and minerals present in kale, except steaming. Kale is safe for dogs when given in moderation, but giving your dog too much could lead to kidney damage or gastrointestinal problems. - Bone health, vision, immunological function, prenatal development, and energy metabolism are all aided by the vitamins K, A, and Iron found in kale. Celery is the best vegetable for dogs, whether cooked or raw. Many dogs appreciate the very crisp texture of celery. If you want to give your dog a special treat, spread some unsalted peanut butter on a celery stick and give it to him. Remember that some dogs have digestive or urinary troubles after eating celery, so you may wish to avoid it. - Celery can make your dog’s teeth and gums healthier and freshen their breath. - Because of its high water content, celery has a meager calorie count without sacrificing its nutritional value. 8. Green Beans The green beans’ inherent sweetness makes them a tasty option. However, they are a healthy occasional treat because they are packed with nutrients, including protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins B6, A, C, and K. If your dog is overweight—and far too many are—you can cut back on his calorie intake by switching out some of his regular kibbles for canned or frozen green beans without added salt. - Green beans’ iron content stimulates the body to make more healthy blood cells. - If your dog needs to lose weight, green beans can fill him up without all the fat and calories. Cucumbers pack quite the nutritional punch for a food that contains mostly water. Even more so if you reside in a warm region, as they provide a welcome burst of cooling moisture on a hot day. To prevent your dog from choking, cut the cucumber into thin slices or small pieces before feeding it. - Phytochemicals in cucumbers may help eliminate halitosis. - Cucumbers make a great snack for dogs who need to avoid too many calories, fats, or sugars. Are you looking for another one of the best vegetables for dogs? You shouldn’t ignore cauliflower in a dog’s diet. While the benefits of cauliflower have been widely publicized, they are not limited to human beings. Cauliflower is safe for canine consumption in its raw, steamed, roasted, or riced forms. - Suitable for dogs with joint pain who need low-calorie weight-loss treats due to their low-calorie content. - High in fiber to encourage digestive well-being. 11. Brussels Sprouts Vegetables in these categories are the best vegetables for dogs to reduce the risk of numerous diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, due to their high quantities of antioxidants. Small amounts of cooked, plain Brussels sprouts are safe for your dog. Do not add any extras, such as oil, salt, spices, or items like garlic or onions. Slice up the individual sprouts and avoid giving your dog the thick, fibrous Brussels sprout stem because it can be a choking hazard. - They are a great source of vitamins and antioxidants. - Blood immunity and heart health both benefit from vitamin K. 12. Bell Peppers Bell peppers can be chopped up and added to your dog’s food if you’re seeking veggies for dogs that are vitamin-rich. There is more vitamin C in bell peppers than there is in oranges. - They contain Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Vitamins A, B6, and E. - Bell peppers enhance the immune system, reduce inflammation, and improve a dog’s eyes, skin, and coat. The romaine, arugula, and iceberg lettuce varieties don’t contain any substances that could seriously hurt your dog. Since lettuce is 90% water and a low-calorie snack, it can be a useful training treat for an overweight dog. Break up the lettuce leaf before feeding it to a tiny dog to avoid choking. - Vitamins A, K, and C are included in lettuce, making it a healthy snack for dogs. - Lettuce has few calories and fiber, which helps dogs digest. If your dog enjoys the red vegetable, you can occasionally give them tiny amounts of cooked or raw beets. However, wash and peel the raw beets first. Serve the beets mashed or cut into bite-sized pieces. However, you should avoid canned beets unless you discover a brand that does not add salt or other substances. Dog pee may become crimson a few hours after eating beets, but don’t worry. - Contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, folate, and magnesium. - Contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory betalain pigments. There are many nutrients in zucchini. Each prolific zucchini contains large amounts of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Unless they suffer from a disease or sickness that impairs their capacity to absorb nutrients, dogs with a comprehensive and balanced diet often obtain all the nutrients they require from this vegetable. - Zucchini is rich in vitamins A, B, C, folate, and K. - Contains lots of calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus. These nutrients nourish your dog’s bones, organs, skin, and coat and boost its immune system. The health advantages of cabbage are fantastic for your dog’s diet. You might start adding cabbage to your dog’s diet in various ways. You can add it to the dog’s current meal, make your own dog food recipe, or simply offer them cooked or raw cabbage. Therefore, cabbage is one of the best vegetables for dogs you shouldn’t miss out on it on your dog’s menu. - Calcium, Foliate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Vitamins A, B6, C, and K are important for dog health. - Moderate cabbage consumption aids digestion, skin health, and cancer prevention. >>> Read more: Are Eggs Good For Dogs? We Got All The Answers What Vegetables Are Bad For Dogs? 1. Onions, garlic, chives, and shallots Allium vegetables are poisonous to canines because they cause hemolysis. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog has consumed the foods listed here. Without therapy, your dog runs the risk of developing anemia. While some mushrooms may be perfectly healthy for your dog, it’s best to err on the side of caution and not give your dog any mushrooms at all. Your dog may have a terrible stomachache if it eats too many mushrooms. Your dog could die if it ate certain kinds of mushrooms. Some mushrooms you can find in your yard or on a hiking trail, for instance, have been linked to liver failure, kidney illness, drowsiness, convulsions, and even death. For this reason, shrooms are generally disapproved of. 3 Green tomatoes Tomatoes and potatoes are both nightshade vegetables. When it comes to nightshade toxins, unripe tomatoes and tomato plants are where it’s at. This is why you shouldn’t let your dog eat the green, unripe tomatoes or the leaves and stems of a tomato plant. 4. Choking-hazardous veggies This text stresses the significance of properly cooking and cutting vegetables into bite-sized pieces to prevent choking hazards. This is crucial because choking can rapidly escalate into a life-threatening situation. Additionally, keep a close eye on your canine companion. Can a Dog Have Too Many Veggies? Healthy veggies can be part of your dog’s diet, but they shouldn’t account for more than 10 percent of his or her daily calories. Your dog should get 90% of his calories from his usual meal and 10% from treats that are good for him, such as fruits and vegetables. Accidental nutritional imbalances can damage your dog’s health and body function, and eating excess vegetables can cause them. Preparing Vegetables for Canines - Cooking Vegetables For Dogs: Cooking vegetables can assist in breaking down the cell walls of some vegetables, which can boost the bioavailability of nutrients and make them simpler to digest. - Steaming, boiling, or roasting: Vegetables can be prepared by steaming, boiling, or roasting. Don’t put anything in there that could be bad for your dog, including oils or spices. Vegetables can cause choking in dogs, so it’s important to cut, grate, or chop them into small pieces before feeding them to your pet. - Chop and puree: You can also avoid boiling the vegetables by mowing them down or puréeing them before adding them to your dog’s kibble. Fiber and cellulose are broken down in this process, making them easier to digest. >>> Maybe you’re interested in the following: - The 10 Low Protein Dog Treats With Special Dietary Needs - 14 Best Organic Dog Food To Keep Your Furry Friend Thriving - 12 Best Freeze Dried Dog Food Your Furry Friend Will Adore - Best 20+ Healthy Foods For Dogs You Can Find In The Kitchen Find out which vegetables your dog enjoys by trying a few different kinds. Remember only to give out a small number of them initially. Always consult your dog’s vet if you have any doubts about whether or not a particular vegetable is appropriate for your dog’s diet and health. Then, add your dog’s preferred nutritious vegetables to your shopping list, and you can benefit from them. After reading this post, we hope you will find the best vegetable for dogs to enjoy!
Breaking Down the College Admissions Process: Your 5-Part Guide Do you know how to improve your profile for college applications? See how your profile ranks among thousands of other students using CollegeVine. Calculate your chances at your dream schools and learn what areas you need to improve right now — it only takes 3 minutes and it's 100% free. Once you enter the fall semester of your senior year, you will officially be in what is commonly known as college applications “season”, the time in between when college applications are released and the submission deadlines. Most college applications are released around mid-August, and the submission deadlines range anywhere from November (for early decision applicants) to February. Most deadlines, however, happen around January 1st. Thus, your senior year fall semester is crunch time in terms of writing out your college essays, filling out your applications, and securing recommendation letters from your teachers/counselors. Simply put, it’s a big undertaking. College applications have a lot of different components, and even one application can often make a student feel overwhelmed. To help you organize all the different tasks that you need to complete for college admissions, we’ve arranged a 5-part summary of everything you need to do to be considered at your colleges of choice. Part 1: Standardized Tests Most colleges in the US require you to submit either an SAT or ACT score along with your transcript. The SAT and ACT are college readiness exams, and colleges use your score to compare you to other applicants in an unbiased manner. Luckily, we at CollegeVine have extensively covered the SAT and ACT exams in previous posts. If you’re unsure as to what the SAT and ACT exams are, which one you should take, how you should study for them, and much more, look through some of our previous blog posts on standardized tests. As a general rule, most colleges will accept both an SAT and ACT score, so you can choose the test that best suits you or gives you the highest score. Just note, however, that if you take the SAT, you may be required to complete additional SAT subject tests to supplement your application. What are SAT subject tests? This post will explain. Ideally, you will have taken the SAT or ACT as many times as necessary to get your goal score before the fall semester of your senior year comes around. However, if that is not the case, you can usually take the SAT or ACT until November or December of your senior year so that you’ll get your score back in time for your college applications. Many colleges allow you to submit your test scores a few weeks/months after the application deadline in order to give you that time buffer. Part 2: Campus Visits Before you start your college applications, you need to decide which colleges you are applying to and narrow down your college list. The best way to decide whether a college seems right for you is to go to the college and do a campus visit. You can take an admissions tour, walk around the campus itself, and even sit in on a lecture to see what a real college class is like! We at CollegeVine are experts on how to make the most out of a campus visit. If you’re looking for some help when planning your college visits, check out these previous blog posts: The reason why campus visits have their own section in the college admissions process is that they’re one of the best ways to help you narrow down your college list. By visiting a college, you’ll be more secure in your decision to apply or not. These decisions will help narrow down your college list. Part 3: Application Essays Your college essays are a huge part of your college application. Colleges read your essays to get a better idea of who you are as both an applicant and a student. The way you write and the things you write about are huge clues as to whether you would fit in at a particular university. Most colleges require anywhere from 2-4 application essays, and each one needs to be intriguing, intellectual, have perfect grammar and punctuation, and stand out from the thousands of other application essays that the college admissions officers are sure to be reading. That’s a tall order. Most students spend months working on their college application essays, and they go through multiple drafts. If you ever need help crafting or editing your college essays, CollegeVine offers a quick and expert College Essay Editing service to help you make your college essays stand out. To learn more, click here. Part 4: The College Application Surprisingly, filling out the actual college application is one of the easiest parts of this whole process. It’s simply a matter of filling out multiple forms about your academic and extracurricular profile. While that may seem tedious, it is definitely not challenging. Before you start filling out your college applications, make sure that you have gathered all of your academic and extracurricular information. This includes your grades, courses taken, and standardized test scores. You should also have some detailed descriptions about each of your extracurricular activities written out–what they were, what leadership positions you held, and what you accomplished in the club or organization. If you have any work experience or community service experience, you should have a similar description prepared for those as well. Many colleges use the Common App, a college applications platform that standardizes the college application. If the university you’re applying to uses the Common App, you only have to input all of your information once, and multiple colleges will receive it. However, many colleges do not use the Common App, including most Texas state schools and UC colleges. You will need to re-input your information into their application portal. Almost all college application are done online now through application portals, which means that you’re going to have a lot of logins, usernames, and passwords to keep track of. Make sure that you keep a list of all of your logins and application IDs so that you are able to re-login to each application portal and review the status of your application whenever you need to. Nothing is worse than losing your password on decision release day and being unable to see whether you got into a college! Part 5: The FAFSA Once you’ve applied to colleges or have your applications well underway, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to pay for college. There are multiple scholarships and financial aid applications that you can fill out based on your financial circumstances and other qualifications. However, the one financial aid application that every US resident can fill out is the FAFSA. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a government-run program that offers students the opportunity to receive loans and grants to fund their college education. You can fill out the FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov/. For some more detailed and personalized information about how you can get money through FAFSA, check out our previous blog posts: This is just an overview of the main steps you’ll need to take to complete your college applications. In reality, each step requires weeks, maybe months of studying and work. Thus, you need to make sure you start planning for your college applications well before the fall semester of your senior year, and make sure you give yourself months to work on your applications. Need more help navigating the college admissions process? Check out these previous blog posts: Curious about your chances of acceptance to your dream school? 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The next Enterprise DNA Learning Summit is a couple of weeks away! This is a completely free event for any Power BI user around the world. Due to overwhelming interest from initial registration, it is expected well over 2000 Power BI; users, developers, and consumers are expected to attend this particular learning summit. There is plenty of brand new content from Enterprise DNA being made available for all users of Power BI so be sure to register and join us during the event. We will be covering some beginner topics but also will be diving into many advanced techniques and ideas, that really show you how to unleash the analytical power contained inside of Power BI. You can register and learn more about the event at the link below. If you want to get a complete run-down on what will be covered during the event check out this preview below. There has been so many changes and updates made to Power BI of recent times. Throughout the summit, I will be personally covering a number of these changes by guiding you through many real-world analysis examples. We will be discussing formula techniques, modeling strategies, visualization concepts, and many other business intelligence topics throughout the duration of the summit. The event will run over 3 days with 2 hour long workshops each day. 6 sessions in total. I wanted to give you a detailed breakdown of what you can expect to learn during these live sessions. Below is a breakdown of many of the topics that will be covered throughout this event. Session 1 – DAX Fundamentals - Review of measure branching - Deep dive into CALCULATE - Creating filters with table functions - Understanding virtual tables - Enabling advanced analysis fast Session 2 – Latest Visualization Tips & Tricks - Combining bookmarks with selections - Creating color themes that stand out - Developing application like reports - Including shapes for maximum functionality - Next generation reporting tips Session 3 – Cohort Analysis Introduction - What is cohort analysis? - Dive into advanced formula combinations - Added value potential from this analysis - Master advanced DAX calculation & patterns - Extend this advanced analysis further Session 4 – Scenario Events - Unique, never before seen, analysis ideas - Review discrete events with scenarios applied - Save event scenarios for future referencing - Allocate degree of probability to outcomes Session 5 – Cross-Selling Deep Dive - Analyze products sales for upsell opportunities - Review overall revenue performance - Learn what sells well together - Maximize profits with targeted marketing Session 6 – Recognizing Patterns w/Power BI - Understand why results are achieved - Leverage advanced formula techniques - Target performance attributes that matter - Optimize results through pattern recognition As you can see, some 0………………………………….. that is going to be well worth seeing and learning about live. The Enterprise DNA Learning Summits have been some of the best learning experiences for all Power BI users across the globe over the last 18 months (we are now onto the 5th summit!). Previous summits have been highly interactive, with many hundreds attending any of the individual workshops. I have no doubt that this particular event will be the same. Covered will be some amazing analytical tips and techniques that anyone can utilize in their own reports and models almost immediately. Some of the feedback that I get around these workshop sessions is fantastic and very reassuring. My main goal is to expand your minds around the potential for added value from your own analysis utilizing this great tool – Power BI. As a reminder, you can register for this next Learning Summit at the link below. Feel free to send around the registration link to any Power BI user that you know. The more people that attend, the more interactive these sessions become, and the better it will be for everyone. I’m really looking forward to this virtual event. Watch out for more information about individual sessions and how the event will run in the very near future. Any questions just reach out. Sam McKay, CFA Founder, Enterprise DNA
Sometimes knowing if an ADHD supplement is trustworthy can be a difficult challenge. You might want to try to use supplements for ADHD management, but where do you even begin? You most likely don’t have a medical degree or work as a pharmacist. Without a medical background, how do you sift through the over the top claims and excessive self promotion of some supplement makers? How do you know who you can and should trust and who you should think twice about? Supplements fall into a tricky gray area when it comes to things you consume or use for treatment. Unlike prescription medication, supplements do not need to pass any required regulations with the federal government. Many factors play into this process of little to no regulation. Foremost of all the factors, the government puts supplements in the same category as food, not medicine. This categorization makes it far easier for manufacturers to put out supplement products with little to no outside oversight. While all of these factors can present issues, here at FastBraiin, we believe that the evidence really does show that supplements can help treat ADHD. Knowing that supplements work, though, still only gets you part way there. You still need to know how to tell if an ADHD supplement is trustworthy. In this post, we hope to provide you some good tips on identifying who you can trust. Know What Works and What Doesn’t In order to know if an ADHD supplement is trustworthy, you need to first understand what types of supplements do what. Not every supplement accomplishes the same thing. Just like taking aspirin for headaches or body aches, supplements target one specific issue or symptom. To know if a supplement manufacturer tells the truth with their advertising, you need to become familiar with common supplements and their benefits. Read the label of potential supplements to see what natural ingredients make up the product. Once you know the ingredients compare that list to what the manufacturer says the supplement will do. If the manufacturer claims that the product will do much more than the natural ingredients would suggest, you should be suspicious. Additionally, if the supplement manufacturer advertises the benefits of a new ingredient that you have not heard of before, you might want to do more research. Some nutrients and supplements simply don’t do anything. When taking some supplements that your body doesn’t want or need, the ingredients will pass through your body without any benefit. You can possibly identify some reasons why your body doesn’t absorb all the supplements you take. In many cases, though, your body won’t absorb something it doesn’t need. In identifying which ADHD supplement is trustworthy, do your research on ingredients to make sure they are something your body can and will use. Here are a few of the most common natural supplement ingredients and what they address in ADHD: Omega-3 fatty acids Of all potential ADHD supplements, you most likely have heard the most about omega-3 fatty acids. Many reasons exist why you should consider Omega-3 supplements for ADHD management. For starters, omega-3 acids are essential fats that your body needs but that your body does not produce on its own. Normally, your body might absorb omega-3s primarily through consuming fish. If you don’t consume enough, though, in your regular diet, you might consider a supplement. The specific benefits to look for from taking Omega-3 supplements would be increased focus, improved behavior, and lowered impulsivity. You may have seen iron supplements at your local supermarket. You may even have taken iron for various things, particularly during pregnancy. We naturally consume iron in our everyday diet, but as with many supplements, you might not consume enough. Our bodies mainly use iron in the production of hemoglobin in our blood which carries oxygen throughout our bodies. Without iron, your body couldn’t make more hemoglobin and might not be able to send oxygen where it needs to go. Since iron plays such an important role in red blood cells, you need to make sure you get enough to fuel all your body parts and organ systems. Research has shown that low iron levels may make ADHD symptoms worse. For this reason, iron supplements might help mitigate restlessness and inattentiveness. Before considering iron supplements, though, you should always consult a doctor and have a blood test done. If taken in too high of quantities, iron can become toxic in your body. Another ADHD supplement that you need to know about is zinc. While zinc has been found to have a number of different uses in the human body, researchers see one of its foremost benefits as support for our immune system and preventing diseases. Additionally, doctors believe that zinc plays a role in some critical brain functions. This last feature of benefiting brain function might play the most important role in relation to ADHD. Zinc supplements might help ADHD symptoms through influencing brain processes and responses. Primarily, tests on zinc show that it may help to reduce impulsive behaviors and hyperactivity in individuals with ADHD. Again, zinc cannot provide the benefits of a cure all for ADHD. It may, however, help to keep some ADHD symptoms and behaviors in check along with other ADHD treatment strategies. A final supplement that we want to point out that you may consider while looking into making sure an ADHD supplement is trustworthy is magnesium. As with many of the other supplements, magnesium plays an important role in brain health and function. In fact, having a deficiency of magnesium in your system has been linked to higher rates of depression and greater anxiety. In treating ADHD, doctors believe that magnesium supplements may help to reduce hyperactivity. As with many of the other supplement options, you only want to take magnesium if you have a deficiency already. Interestingly enough, though, studies have found that many children with ADHD do also have a magnesium deficiency. If considering adding a magnesium supplement to your ADHD daily routine, consult with your doctor first. Do your own research to find more about which ADHD supplement is trustworthy While this list provides a good place to start, it shouldn’t be the other resource that you consult. These supplements listed here include some of the most common ADHD supplements, but this does not provide an exhaustive list. We strongly recommend doing more research on your own as to which supplements do what. As someone looking to manage ADHD, you should try to read up on supplements to become your own ADHD expert. For more information on common supplements and their benefits, we recommend reading the article at this link. Consult with a Professional The next step in identifying if an ADHD supplement is trustworthy should be consulting with a professional, most likely a doctor or licensed counselor. While you need to know as much about supplements as possible, you also need to be sure that your doctor knows everything about what you eat and goes into your diet. Other that yourself, your doctor knows the most about your health. As a result, your doctor more than likely can provide valuable input on what additional things you should build into your diet. Many times, your doctor or counselor can recommend supplements you can look into. If your doctor has little experience with ADHD, try connecting with a professional or counselor who does. You can possibly find referrals for professionals in your area through online group discussion boards. Treating ADHD doesn’t just involve one approach. Supplements might play one part, but you need to know if you should consider medication or behavioral modification first before choosing supplements. Start with talking with your doctor about finding which ADHD supplement is trustworthy. Read the Reviews and Find Out Who’s Using What As a parent trying to manage ADHD in your children, you need to have a support network around you. Managing ADHD effectively presents struggles and challenges that many parents just don’t have the skills to address by themselves. You need help. You need support. Here at FastBraiin, we recommend depending on other parents and a community of people also trying to manage ADHD. The best support includes people around you. This could involve family or neighbors or friends that also have children with ADHD. When it comes to things like supplements, you need to talk to your network and those around you about what they have tried and what has worked for them. You should never buy into the false belief that no one else considers supplements. Others have considered supplements and have tried them and can help you identify which ADHD supplement is trustworthy. If you don’t have a support network of friends and family near you, you shouldn’t lose hope. Fortunately, in the absence of a physical network, you can find many opportunities to connect with others online. To get started, you can find online support communities through this link or at this website. Join one or more of these communities and ask questions about supplements. Find out what others have used and would recommend. For additional tips on finding support for ADHD refer to the information in this article. Talk to the Manufacturer Trust depends on communication. If you can’t communicate or even contact the company you do business with or find any information on them, it will be difficult to put trust in them. When it comes to the supplements you or child take, you really want to talk to the manufacturer about their product. To know if an ADHD supplement is trustworthy look no further than who makes it. Unfortunately, in the world of supplement manufacturers, some producers only care about making money. You, on the other hand, care about finding a product that actually works. If the manufacturer of your supplement really cares about a quality product they will also care about talking with you. In considering which ADHD supplement to go with, start with looking at who makes the supplement and where. Does the manufacture have facilities in the US? Do they import all their ingredients from producers in other countries? Ideally, the manufacturer should have a website that you can visit that may have more information on both the company and product. After visiting the website, you should try to both call the company and send them an email. Ask the manufacturer about how their supplement helps treat ADHD and any negative side effects. Ask them if they have conducted any studies of their products and how you can see the results. A manufacturer who stands by their product will be eager to talk with you about what you can expect. Talking with someone directly helps provide satisfaction that you have found something you can trust. For more information on what information manufacturers need to provide read more at this link. If it Sounds Too Good to Be True, it Probably Is Supplements can play an important part of any ADHD comprehensive treatment plan. This rarely means, though, that supplements play the only role in your ADHD management. Supplements most likely won’t solve all your ADHD management issues. After all, they are called supplements for a reason. They should supplement other things you eat, consume, or take. Before you trust everything a manufacturer tells you, you really need to understand what supplements can and cannot do. You also need to understand that supplements should only fill in the gaps of what your diet does not provide for your body. Knowing if an ADHD supplement is trustworthy partly depends on looking past some of the more extravagant claims. A trustworthy supplement won’t over promise the results that you can expect to receive. If a supplement tells you it will fix all your ADHD symptoms in one pill, it most likely can’t be trusted. Another aspect of taking supplements that you need to remember is that not all supplements work the same for all people. A trustworthy supplement should phrase its benefits as potential results. If a supplement guarantees tremendous benefits for everyone who takes it, you might be better off avoiding it altogether and going with something else. Identify if an ADHD Supplement is Trustworthy to Make Sure it Works for You As we’ve mentioned in this article, a supplement should be just one part of your overall ADHD management plan. With that being said, though, a supplement might provide a critical part of your overall strategy. To be sure that your management plan works the best, you need to be certain that you know which ADHD supplement is trustworthy. To get started with using the right supplement, we recommend following the steps and tips outlined above in this article. These suggestions, though, provide just a starting point. We recommend going further and researching as much as you can about different supplements. Some good resources you can start with include five facts behind Omega-3 ADHD supplements and ADHD supplements that work. You shouldn’t be afraid of trying supplements. You should just make sure you have all the right tools and resources to make sure you choose the right supplements. Use this article and other resources to get started on the right track to make sure an ADHD supplement is trustworthy.
In the evolving computing environment of 2023, digital systems are only as secure as their weakest link. That’s why, in recent conversations from Brussels to Katowice, we’ve been laying out our commitment to Europe’s digital resilience and describing cybersecurity as a team sport. When we work together, we raise the bar for best practices that benefit all. So, we are pleased to announce that applications for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: Cybersecurity program are now open. Announced last fall in Madrid, the three-month program will begin in April and introduce leading European cybersecurity startups to the best of Google. The selected startups, from seed level to Series A, will attend workshops run by a mix of Google and industry experts, receive dedicated mentoring across strategy, sales, and partnerships — including from Google executives at VirusTotal and Mandiant, and other leading European companies — and connect with other entrepreneurs focused on cybersecurity. The program will be built around three in-person moments taking place in Europe, including in Málaga, the home of a new Google Safety Engineering Center for joint research on advanced threats opening this year. It is designed specifically for European companies that are looking to scale internationally, and are focused on an element of cybersecurity — prevention, protection, and research, or threat analysis and threat sharing. Criteria are listed at the program website. We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting the next generation of homegrown innovators, so we can invest together in a more resilient European future.
In a world focused on managing and ultimately finding a vaccine for COVID-19, Gorilla Jobs believes professionals in pharmacy jobs are mostly unsung heroes. Find out how they coped with changes. Pharmacists Response to COVID-19 Health workers across the globe, including the many in pharmacy jobs, face one of the greatest challenges of our time as they help manage communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for those in pharmacy jobs, a distinct set of challenges has emerged, and these good professional citizens are often among the unsung heroes in our battle with COVID-19. While many initially think of frontline health workers as doctors, nurses and hospital staff, people in pharmacy jobs have been an integral part of the response to COVID-19. The notion of them being integral more broadly to the medical sector, however, is not new. Even as recently as World Pharmacist Day in 2019, the WHO was promoting pharmacists as much more than just dispensers of medicines when they highlighted the work of a French pharmacist: “On World Pharmacists’ Day, Gilles’s story illustrates the frontline role that community pharmacists are increasingly playing in delivering health care.” Fast forward seven months and this statement couldn’t be more apt. Not only have those in pharmacy jobs had to manage the needs of customers often desperate for low-running stocks of simple non-prescribed items such as sanitiser, soap and disinfectant – copping a range of completely unacceptable abuse in the process – they have also had to adapt their roles during the pandemic. Some governments have put restrictions or limits on dispensing and sales, further fuelling customer anger or frustration; the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has published comprehensive guidelines for those in pharmacy jobs worldwide; and non-COVID-19 routine vaccination services have had to be more carefully administered, with fears emerging of a drop in child vaccinations during this period, the consequences of which could be outbreaks of up-til-now contained diseases, such as rubella, mumps and whooping cough. A raft of regulatory changes, many of them temporary, have also occurred over a very short period, primarily around: This has meant anyone in a pharmacy job has had to be particularly nimble in changing established work practices to face the new regulations, and also must be careful to stay on top of any other regulation changes as they occur. But looking ahead, much greater challenges potentially lay in store for pharmacists COVID-19: Towards a Vaccine Reports vary widely as to how far away we are from having a COVID-19 vaccine. Many hundreds, if not thousands, of medical scientists across the globe are working on a range of possible vaccines. Some are trying to adapt current vaccines for use against COVID-19, with little in the way of positive results so far, while others are attempting to create unique vaccines that normally would be in development for up to five years, but which might be fast-tracked, meaning they are still 12-18 months away. Whichever way it falls, those in pharmacy jobs could face a perfect COVID-19 storm when a vaccine is developed and safely released. Given regulations around providing National Immunisation Program (NIP)-funded influenza vaccinations to persons aged 65 years and over came into effect in 2020, it would come as no surprise that the government could look to pharmacies to help in the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine, meaning millions of people will present at pharmacies for vaccinations. So, while the race for a vaccine rolls on, there can be little doubt pharmacists will continue to contribute greatly with their work on the COVID-19 frontline and possibly become even bigger players in managing COVID-19 in the future.
Effective August 1, 2017 we are no longer using our promoted discount code system at HeatSpring. Prior to today there was a system of rotating discounts available on our courses. The discounts changed each week and could be anywhere from 10-20% off in any given week. We have listened to feedback from our students, instructors and partners and decided to eliminate this program effective immediately. Today we applied a one-time update to all course prices and reduced prices by 20% across the board with few exceptions. Beginning today, students no longer have to request a discount code and can just enroll at the new, permanently discounted price. We realize that while this is a better system in the long run, it may cause some short term confusion as we transition. If you received a discount code prior to today, hopefully this explains why that code is no longer relevant. The discount you requested has already been applied to the course price. As always, if you have any concerns or issues please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Data warehouses have had to evolve to maintain pace with the needs of the business community. The individuals who are the customers of the data warehouse team are becoming more sophisticated regarding their knowledge of the value of enterprise data assets. This results in demands for more input into how information is made available for decision-making. Business intelligence (BI) consumers are becoming partners with the teams that provide access to corporate data resources in a quest to influence how data is gathered, presented, and used. Data Governance is a method with which organizations can improve the way they handle data and make it available for business-impacting analytics. The goal is to simplify the production of actionable data and reduce the time necessary to provide it to decision-makers. In particular, several aspects of data governance are critical to a successful partnership between data providers and consumers. Greater value to data consumers comes from: - Increased intelligence regarding enterprise data resources; - Constructive collaboration between data consumers, architects, and stewards; - A searchable catalog that simplifies the process of developing business intelligence solutions. Addressing these items puts an organization in a good position to use its data assets to generate BI solutions. Challenges to Creating Viable BI Solutions As with many worthwhile undertakings, developing productive BI is easier said than done. Some substantial challenges can make it difficult to transform raw enterprise data assets into information that can be digested and used by decision-makers. Some of the main challenges are found when dealing with the multiple data sources with which organizations collect information. - It is essential for data producers to understand the specific needs of business analysts. This understanding is facilitated by the existence of a documented process and tools for eliciting the requirements from the BI user community. - Identifying and managing the sources of information incorporated into the solution is critically important. Technical teams should inventory the potential data sources and select those that can be best used to architect the respective BI solution. - Ensuring data consistency and relationships between terms is necessary for BI solutions to be valuable to prospective users. Coordination is needed for similar data produced from various sources so it can be used efficiently by data consumers. Data architects and those providing BI to consumers need to be trained in identifying and managing the relationships between related pieces of information. Addressing these challenges makes it more likely that usable BI solutions can be crafted from enterprise data assets. The Role of the Data Catalog A data catalog that serves as a repository of enterprise information assets is at the heart of processes designed to provide BI solutions to corporate decision-makers. Data governance techniques and processes that contribute to the creation of a data catalog include: - Surveying all data storage environments to identify and inventory data assets. - Profiling data to ensure its quality, to obtain metadata, and identify any possible issues with the information. - Documenting data owners and producers along with details on how the data is produced and its lineage. - Classifying data elements and populating a searchable glossary of business terms. The resulting data catalog provides substantial benefits to the organization’s BI consumers. Having a centralized data repository gives teams a common starting point from which to browse information assets and determine which ones are applicable for analysis and reporting purposes. Fostering Collaboration for Collaborative Data Governance ER/Studio Enterprise Team Edition offers organizations a flexible collaborative tool with which to create a data governance foundation that will contribute to their ability to create productive BI solutions. ER/Studio makes it easy for teams to design and share data models and associated metadata across the organization. The tool can discover and document existing data assets, creating a logical starting point for governance initiatives. Centralized data dictionaries and glossaries facilitate the communication necessary to develop valuable solutions for enterprise data consumers. Teams benefit by maintaining consistency between models and databases, allowing everyone to speak the same language as it relates to corporate data assets. This in itself puts an enterprise in a position to use its information more productively. An IDERA whitepaper by David Loshin that goes deeper into the issues of using data governance techniques to improve enterprise BI solutions is available and highly recommended. It speaks to the importance of obtaining the right information to provide the most effective business intelligence to enterprise data consumers. Give it a read if you want to enhance the way corporate data assets are used to generate value for the organization.
You can follow Moss’ Shelf at shelf.im/mossperricone. On episode 5 of What’s on my Shelf, we’re welcomed into writer, producer and stand-up comedian Moss Perricone’s home! He’s worked on shows like Beavis & Butt-Head, The Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, The Other Two and most recently Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy’s Velma for HBO Max. Serge Lutens Parfum Have One On Me The Wilder Shores of Gastronomy Talk to Her Oscar Picollo Lamp Subscribe to What’s on my Shelf?
Part of what makes Limelight Denver so special is its location. We are just steps away from the city’s hub for dining, nightlife and transportation: Union Station. As one of America’s best examples of urban renewal, the sprawling Beaux Arts complex seamlessly unifies Denver’s pioneer town origin with its cosmopolitan present-day. Built in 1881 as a trail depot, Union Station was immediately a testament to Denver’s ambition to become a major American city. Throughout its history, it saw damaging fires, the advent of the automobile, abandonment and — eventually — a renaissance in the 21st century as Denver’s public transportation rail hub and the beating heart of Lower Downtown’s dining scene. A visit to Limelight Denver isn’t complete without a stroll through Union Station, and because of that, we’ve created this quick guide to its present-day roster of trendy menus, hip hangouts and one-of-a-kind stores, starting on the far side of Union Station, and working our way closer to the Limelight. Mercantile dining & provision James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Seidel’s tribute to the European-style market has a uniquely Colorado twist: many of the menu’s ingredients are sourced from Seidel’s local farm. Reservations are a must for dinner, but walk-ins at lunch are usually accommodated. Tattered Cover Book Store This iconic Denver bookstore’s Union Station outlet is smaller in scale, but has all you need to occupy your attention for the long journey ahead. We especially love the selection of journals and the joys of scanning the old-school magazine rack. Another Denver institution with a solid footprint at Union Station is this beloved “A.M. Eatery.” Rarely have we seen pancakes get this creative. A slice of San Sebastián, Spain right here in Denver, Ultreia toasts the tapas lifestyle and executes its menu to perfection. The restaurant is helmed by another James Beard Award-winning chef, Jennifer Jasinski, who also presides over Union Station’s Stoic & Genuine (see below). The Cooper Lounge & Terminal Bar These two watering holes are stacked on top of each other within the main hall of Union Station. The Cooper Lounge offers a bright airy space with high ceilings and the original Beaux Arts aesthetic of Union Station at its core. The Terminal Bar is a throwback to the 1950s: darker, with Irish “snug” booth seating and a cacophonous atmosphere. Meeting a client for drinks after work? Mix and match to suit your mood. Landfall Floral Co. While Landfall Floral Co. has a limited engagement in the Great Hall of Union Station, it is worth pointing out because it is an example of the type of pop-up that does well here. Local floral designer Emily Guin has brought her elaborate and inspiring arrangements to the hall, and — as a result — infused a dose of nature’s elegance to the classic lines of the train station. Milkbox Ice Creamery Another throwback to the 1950s is the white-tile interior of this celebrated ice cream parlor, located right off the Great Hall. Sample from 16 different flavors and — in the summer at least — take your cone outside and watch the children playing in the fountains facing the skyline. 5 Green Boxes Searching for a gift to take home to a loved one? Want to get lost in the distractions of a carefully curated boutique? Head to this locally owned shop and see for yourself. Stoic & Genuine Seafood may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of landlocked Denver, but Chef Jennifer Jasinski will transport you to the coast with her award-winning restaurant, which sources its seafood fresh daily. Explore Limelight Denver Offers Whether it’s a business trip, a staycation or an urban adventure, our exclusive offers at the Limelight Denver are worth exploring. Book your trip today.
Are you tired of your friend’s shredding stories? Would you rather sit by the fire? Do you just need a winter off? Don’t worry – we get it. Not everyone comes to Sun Valley to ski. Luckily, there are plenty of activities for those who prefer spending their days off the slopes. In addition to leisurely mornings with brunch and rosé, here are a few winter activities in Sun Valley — no skiing required. Ice Skating in Ketchum One of Sun Valley’s most romantic and fun past times is ice skating in Sun Valley Village. Their outdoor rink is beautiful and easily accessible – on the backside of Sun Valley Lodge. There are skates for rent, but feel free to bring your own if you have them! All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. You can also schedule lessons for your whole family and become pros in no time. Snowshoeing in Sun Valley Snowshoeing in and around Sun Valley is unbeatable. You’ll get the same kind of exercise as your friends or family who are ripping down the mountain, without worrying about people zipping past you at high speeds! Check out our post on snowshoeing trails around Ketchum for more information. First Thursdays: Gallery Walks in Ketchum First Thursdays (gallery walks in Ketchum every first Thursday of the month) are a big deal in town. The local galleries pull out the stops and are open to the public with wine and appetizers for those who wish to partake. If you miss First Thursday, never fear! The galleries are still open to interested parties throughout the winter season. Culinary Exploration: Ketchum’s Restaurant’s & Bars One thing that Ketchum takes seriously is its food culture. For a small town, we have excellent diversity in dining choices – from sushi to classic steak and potatoes and everything in between. We also have some great watering holes ranging from downhome dives to classy cocktail bars. Check out the best bars in Sun Valley here Soak in Sun Valley’s Hot Springs If you would rather hang out in a hot pool of water, but be surrounded by nature instead of lounge chairs, you’re in luck! Ketchum is in the center of one of the most luxurious hot spots in the lower 48 and is home to a great many hot springs for your soaking enjoyment. Relax at the Spa, or Yoga There’s nothing like a day (or week) that’s dedicated to self-care and love. Treat yourself to a massage, or a spa treatment at Zenergy, or one of our many salons in town. If you feel like you need extra attention or have an acute issue arise, contact Integrated Bodywork for a seriously deep and beneficial massage. Or if you’re in need of some meditation and restoration, check out the drop-in yoga classes that Sun Valley has to offer. Snowmobiling on Galena Pass Try your hand at snowmobiling! Over Galena Pass at Smiley Creek, you can rent a snowmobile and access over 170 miles of groomed trails. You also have the opportunity to have a guided off-trail adventure to the southeast of town in Fairfield, ID located at the base of the Soldier Mountains. Here, you can access 200 miles of groomed trails. Take in the Scenery of Sun Valley Sun Valley is in the perfect spot to inspire creativity, connect with nature, and come home with landscape souvenirs. The valley’s very own Kat Cannell has provided a guide to photographing Ketchum that can help even the most amateur photographers capture something stunning! When in doubt, you can always go for a walk. Ketchum is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and even a jaunt down the bike path can do the mind and body good. And there’s always a drink and a snack in the Limelight’s Lounge (we’ll call it getting a head start on aprés!). Book a ski-free vacation and hotel in Sun Valley today.
Recently, Tesla announced that they will include CCS adapter also in their Model S and X vehicles delivered in Europe, which implies that the buyers of a new Tesla EV in Europe will have access to the Tesla Superchargers as well CCS fast chargers. It should also be noted that, in November 2018, Tesla declared that Model 3 vehicles rolled out in the European market would come with a CCS combo 2 charge port. This will be a great boost for the exponential growth of the CCS EV connector market in the coming years. MarketsandMarkets™ View Point: Atul Kumar – Assistant Manager : Automotive & Transportation, at MarketsandMarkets™, shares his point of view as mentioned below : Significant advances in battery technology and charging technology, increased vehicle range, financial support from governments in the form of tax rebates and subsidies, and regulations to promote eco-friendly vehicles are the key factors leading to the increase in the EV adoption rate. As the EV adoption rate is increasing, several governments are focusing on the development of EV vehicle charging infrastructure. OEMs have also started developing their own charging infrastructure for the convenience of their customers. For example, Tesla (US) has already initiated the development of supercharging stations that can charge a vehicle in less than 2 hours. Quick charging infrastructure is necessary for the suitability of EVs for everyday use and their wide acceptance. The solution to this challenge is fast charger systems such as CCS (Combined Charging System). Many energy-providing companies are looking for the best possible fast charging solutions. PetroCanada, a Canadian EV charging infrastructure provider, has announced that it is building a fast charging DC network from Halifax to Vancouver, which stretches to about 6,000 KM. The route will be equipped with charging stations with both CCS and CHAdeMO chargers. Such rapid infrastructural developments are expected to contribute to the growth of the market for CCS and supercharger adapters for electric vehicles. This market scenario is favorable for the growth of EV connector market. e- Estimated; p- Projected Source: MarketsandMarkets™ Analysis Importance of rapid charging adapters like CCS CCS stands for the combined charging system, and this standard is supported by US and European automakers. It is a quick charging method for EVs, delivering high-voltage DC via a special electrical connector derived from SAE J1772 or IEC 62196-3 Type 2 connector. CCS has one charging port capable of both AC and DC charging. The packaging of a connector for multiple charging speeds—Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging—form the combined charging system, often referred to as “Combo Cord” or “Combo Coupler.” The safety features of CCS include diagnosable lock, proximity and control pilot, and PLC-based communication. It is designed for 200–600 V DC and 200 A. The rapid developments in automotive technology have forced the major players in the EV connector market to introduce advanced connectors. This has led to an increasing demand for fast and rapid charging EV connectors across major competitive markets. The development in the technology of EV connectors has paved the way for connectors that operate above 600 V DC supply and allow rapid charging and thus extend the range. The continuous advancements in the EV connectors technology are expected to introduce the updated version of Level 3 EV connectors. Many automotive experts have predicted that the upcoming EV connectors are likely to be operated through solar power or turbines. Competitive scenario among EV connectors providers The high emphasis of government on encouraging the adoption of EVs has forced the EV manufacturers to push the sales of electric vehicles. Several governments are investing heavily for the development of charging infrastructure. Therefore, major vehicle manufacturers are more inclined towards developing their own charging points to offer better services to the EV owners. The key players in the EV connectors market are looking to build robust product portfolio in EV offerings. For instance, in February 2017, Yazaki, a Japan-based EV connector provider, launched a Type 2 AC charging connector to expand its offerings and consumer base. The consistent increase in the demand for rapid charging connector for EV is triggering the major players to enhance their respective EV supply equipment and making the competition intense in the market. Also, in May 2018, HUBER+SUHNER, a leading Switzerland-based electrical component manufacturer, showcased its quality power solution to cater to the demand for fast charging system. Increasing government encouragement for the adoption of electric vehicles resulted in the inclination of automakers towards EVs and has accentuated the need for rapid EV charging network. This demand is fueling the growth of the EV connector market globally. Further, as Tesla stated that they are also installing CCS adapter in their vehicle for model S and X, it can be expected that after Tesla other global EV manufacturers such as Nissan which supports only CHADeMO may also launch vehicles which supports CCS in Europe.
Today marks a special day for us here at SuperBot Entertainment, as we finally get to share our game with the world! PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale existed as an idea in the hearts of gamers way before SuperBot got around to making it, and the expectations of the fans are really what drive us. This game is a labor of love, and we’re excited to be able to finally show it — learn more in our new video interview above. So what is PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale? First and foremost, it’s a celebration of a storied history of great characters and rich worlds brought together in one game. And for us, there’s no better way to celebrate than by creating an experience that players can sit around one screen and enjoy together. There are probably a few types of games that can be enjoyed by four players simultaneously, but for us at SuperBot, a brawler was the obvious choice for one really good reason: the developers here at SuperBot really like fighting games. We love playing them and we love making them. With PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, we set out to make an experience accessible enough for all PlayStation fans to enjoy while also creating something deep enough for the serious fighting game aficionado. We think this “accessible yet deep” strategy is the perfect way to bring PlayStation fans of all stripes together. The game features a number of cool game modes for both single and multiplayer, with a focus on online play which features a robust tournament mode. Players will be able to compete against each other as well as play cooperatively. We can’t wait for you all to try it for yourself. Until then, please stay tuned; there are plenty more features, characters, and levels we want to show. And you definitely don’t want to miss what we’ve got in store for E3!
Quantic Dream’s ambitious new title is made to be replayed Much of my recent two-hour play session of Detroit: Become Human stuck out to me, but what lingers more than anything is the itch to answer my biggest question: what if? What if I had walked a different path? What if I had answered something incorrectly? What if I hadn’t shown restraint in that moment? Would things have stayed the same? The beauty of Detroit: Become Human is that with every decision and action, no matter how seemingly small, the player gets a direct view at the world that could have been. The game spells this out with a choice flowchart at the end of every scene that highlights the path you walked, and all the roads that were left locked by your choices. While I felt confident in my choices, knowing that there was another world where I could have learned something new or where someone might not have died left me excited for when it would be my own save file, so I could go back and play through their lives again and again. Beyond the need to know what if, I felt myself wanting to spend more time in Kara, Markus and Connor’s world. Each android is a different model, and while they are all based in the same city with storylines that will eventually intersect, they all start out in very different places. The time spent building out the relationships with the humans in their lives felt nuanced, with smaller tasks like cleaning or fetching items allowing for moments of introspection and discovery. I leafed through every digital magazine, one of the many small touches that help to flesh out the world these characters are living in. The smaller moments when I could choose what to do with my time between major objectives also let the world’s environmental details shine through. Quantic Dream’s vision of Detroit feels thoughtful and immensely real. Beyond the stunning graphics that had me pausing in colorful parks and rainy alleyways just to take it all in, the attention to detail in setting the scene made every moment feel full. I marvelled during Markus’ scenes in particular; the motion capture and detail in his face is nothing short of stunning, and his role as a caretaker for his wealthy artist owner Carl allowed multiple glimpses into how human these androids can really be. Carl is one of the few characters that treats his android as though it were human. As a result, Markus is given the option to build an identity for himself outside of his caretaking duties, and these quieter moments of reflection made his later scenes that much more poignant. Gameplay shifts depending on which android you are playing as, but every motion or conversation choice felt fluid. Connor’s crime scene recreation is particularly fun, creating investigation loops that are a natural and more engaging progression from the AI glasses Detective Jayden utilized back in Heavy Rain. I found myself replaying the recreations even after I had put the clues together, just enjoying the inventive UI. Kara and Markus found themselves in more emotional situations, and the controls here were more subtle and immersive, encouraging me to lean into the weight of my choices and the narrative. If I guided Kara in front of the TV while performing her tasks, her owner Todd would eventually yell that she was in the way. If I maneuvered in different pathways, Todd’s daughter Alice would slowly start to move closer, allowing for opportunities to speak with her and get her to open up. A scene with Markus found Carl encouraging him to paint something on his own, and I found the touchpad painting controls made the scene flow seamlessly, never breaking the emotional buildup. My all-too-brief play session ended with all three characters in a moment of panic or discovery, leaving me counting the days until I can get back into the world of Detroit: Become Human to finish out their stories again and again when it releases May 25 on PS4.
The next wave of PS VR titles is on the way… and it's arguably the strongest lineup yet. Ahead of E3 2018, Sid and I got a chance to play six new games being shown for PlayStation VR, including a few that only just got announced! Here are our first impressions on each one. Bonus: click the play button above to listen to the very freshest takes on each of these titles, with special guest Geoff Keighley! Creed: Rise to Glory I wasn’t sure what to expect as I donned the PS VR headset, but Creed proved that boxing is an outstanding fit for the VR hardware. The dual PS Move motion controllers capably handled blocking and punching, while leaning back and to the side dodged incoming blows. It felt natural, intuitive, and utterly unique. Creed is no flail-fest, either. I quickly learned to scan my opponent, searching for stance vulnerabilities, while always remembering to keep my hands up for defense. As my confidence grew, I started hammering away with 3- and 4-hit combos, and sneaking in jabs whenever he revealed a cheekbone or eyebrow. Creed is one of my favorite VR experiences to date, and a great workout routine to boot — I was a sweaty mess after just one match. This one’s going to be a crowd pleaser. Astro Bot Rescue Mission An adorable new 3D platformer starring everyone’s favorite little DualShock-dwelling robots, Rescue Mission puts players in the metallic frame of a much larger robot, who oversees the playfield (sometimes modifying the playfield itself by, say, knocking your head into things) as you control Astro in a series of 3D platforming levels and boss battles. Somewhat surprisingly, Rescue Mission ended up being one of the main highlights from Judges’ Week play sessions. I was impressed by how densely the developers packed inventive uses of PS VR and DualShock 4 tech into the levels I played. Naturally, since you’re actually inside the game’s levels, you’ll peek around corners to find secret routes and hidden collectibles. In a fun end-of-level minigame, your lil’ bot buddy hops up onto your DualShock 4 touchpad, which you use like a slingshot to fling them through a row of moving rings. The most impressive moment here was a boss battle against a gargantuan gorilla on top of a skyscraper. The goal here is to use a combination of Astro’s attacks to break the monster’s teeth as it chomps down onto the playfield, followed by a grappling hook gadget built into the in-game DualShock 4 (flick up on the touchpad to fire the hook, then after it’s attached yank the controller back) to slam his head down into the ground. This particular battle illustrates how a creative developer can use PS4’s and PS VR’s various technologies pack natural-feeling, just plain fun interactions into their games. Firewall: Zero Hour PS VR’s eagerly anticipated competitive online shooter has seen a new round of polish since its debut at PSX last year. That build demonstrated great promise, but First Contact Entertainment has added a ton of visual, gameplay, and UX upgrades as the game readies for launch later this year. A new map set in a tightly wrapped warehouse was a perfect showcase for this game’s unique sneak-and-peek shooter gameplay. Scampering around the map and covering flanking positions is a truly one-of-kind experience in VR, giving you a tense and tactile handle on the level layout and blind spots. You can now select different contractors that each boast a special skill (reduced damage, extra ammo, reduced recoil). And a new interactive lobby lets you suit up alongside your teammates – a cool touch. I have never, ever played a game quite like Firewall, especially when coupled with the PS VR Aim Controller. My matches were tense cat-and-mouse games that consistently stiffened the hair on the back of my neck. This is one to watch. Blood & Truth London Studios, the team behind PS VR launch experience The London Heist, returns with a fully fleshed out campaign that casts you as the hero in a high-octane action blockbuster. The ideas and mechanics first explored in Heist return here with a few updates: your gear is holstered on your shoulder, back, and belt — sidearm, heavy weapon, and ammo clips, respectively — putting them within easy reach of each of your PS Move-equipped hands. The act of slamming an ammo clip from your belt into your weapon is a welcome kinetic upgrade over simply pressing Square and watching an animation play out, and having to physically perform each reload adds considerable tension to Blood & Truth’s firefights. I quickly realized how important it is to keep track of how many bullets are left in your chamber. You traverse by looking where you want to go and pressing the Move button, or by pressing X or Square to strafe left or right between cover. Some of the most intense moments in my play session saw me strafing into the open while taking potshots at an enemy, then ducking into cover before they could retaliate. Just like in the movies! Things getting out of hand? Press both Move buttons simultaneously to enter Focus mode, slowing everything around you down to a crawl and evening the odds against the waves upon waves of thugs trying to cut your mission short. We’ll share more on Blood & Truth as soon as we can convince the folks in London to let us play more of it — stay tuned! This one’s best played with the PS VR Aim Controller and an online pal. Co-op shooter Evasion is the most ambitious title we’ve yet seen from the small team at Archiact. Step one: choose a class. There are various roles to fill (think tank, healer, DPS in an MMO or in a game like Overwatch), each with their own abilities, strengths and weaknesses. The key to success here is to play roles that complement each other — secondary “tether” abilities that you use on your teammate can accomplish different goals, like healing them or buffing their attack power. Your primary attack varies as well: the Striker class, for instance, fires a fairly weak laser as you hold the trigger, but as you hold it on an enemy you’ll lock on to them, firing a more powerful blast in their direction once you let go. A big standout in this one was the soundtrack. As things got more and more intense during our time with Evasion, the intensity of the music ratcheted up, eventually evoking memories of Doom 2016’s fantastic Mick Gordon-composed ragefest. This is already a Very Fun Game™, but its energetic score elevates it into a real virtual reality blood-pumper. Owlchemy Labs returns to PS VR with a polished follow-up to the legendary comedy laboratory Job Simulator. The game’s larger scope is immediately apparent: you can quickly hop between multiple activities, from building sand castles to grilling burgers to “sports.” Using dual PS Move controllers, I noticed that interacting with objects felt more responsive compared to Job Simulator. This made manipulating objects far easier and more intuitive. Owlchemy believes the secret to improving on Job Simulator is to empower player creativity and improvisation, so it’ll pay to experiment with different objects and approaches to each activity. We’ll see if they’re right when Vacation Simulator lands on PS VR later this year!
Friday again here at our London offices! And here we are with our second article for our newest series #CreativeAdvertising! As we commented in our first article, with this idea we want to highlight some of the best creative video ads about a specific topic, a topic which changes from week to week. Last time we featured a bunch of really ingenious video adverts about t-shirts. Today we’re going with the best creative dog ads! Why? Because I love dogs. Seriously I do. And also because I feel we owe something to them, especially since we published an article about Catvertising (against my canine leanings, of course). Dogs in Advertising We’ve been seeing dogs in ads probably since advertising began. Man’s best friend is a extremely useful resource when it comes to making people recall concepts like friendship, love, and loyalty. Marketers know it. In recent years, dogs have been appearing in about a third of all TV commercials. The appeal of dogs for consumers is motivation enough for casting them, but we shouldn’t forget that they’re not known to complain about compensation.[content_band bg_color=”#E8F6D2″ border=”all”] [container]By the way, do you need T-shirts for a marketing campaign? ? Printsome’s apparel-printing services are perfect for making souvenirs, merchandise and staff uniforms, among many other possibilities. Visit our website to find out more.[/container] [/content_band] It’s a fact that advertisers frequently use animals in ads But what’s the science behind it? Recent neuromarketing studies on the effects of including animals on the formation of attitude toward the brand shows that the presence of dogs increases heuristic processing, concurrent processing, and ultimately attitude toward the ad. Apart from that, there are a few other reasons to consider if you’re planning on including dogs in your next ad: - Dogs call people’s attention: Bearing in mind that the most basic goal of any ad is to capture the attention of your target audience, knowing that people are engaged by animals is something potent. - Dogs engage your emotions: People love animals. Most people do, anyway. How can you reject something as cute and lovely as a dog? If you ever had a dog as a pet, you know exactly what I’m talking about. - We trust dogs: They’re people’s best friends. We all know it and believe it. Your mind will instantly associate it with the brand behind the commercial, creating trust and higher potential to start the purchasing path. - Dog lovers will love dog ads: Dogs are like cats (but better); they have their own super-community of fans behind them. It doesn’t matter what you’re selling in the ad, dogs make an advert respectable. Cast a lovely dog and fanatics will love it for no reason whatsoever. I’m not saying that’s necessarily a good thing, but sure it’ll get you a few extra likes/Retweets on Social Media. With all that said, let’s take a look at the most creative video adverts with dogs. T-shirt Printing for Businesses Thanks to our five years of experience in the apparel-printing industry, we are able to offer a service catered towards the needs of companies of all sizes. Printsome’s T-Shirt printing services are perfect for making souvenirs, merchandise and staff uniforms, among many other possibilities. From the moment you get in touch, one of our ‘printing experts’ will answer all of your questions and find efficient solutions to your needs. It is our mission to help you reach your goals. We deliver all over the UK with flexible delivery services that can adapt to most deadlines. Printing T-shirts has never been this easy. Why worry about inventory or logistics when we can take care of that? We deal with the boring stuff so you have more time to do what matters. To find out more, simply visit our website.
The cold night is pierced by the screech of an owl. The sound goes right through me and I sit bolt upright, the sheets tangled around me and my nightgown bunched in awkward places. My breathing is heavy and my head throbs, pulled violently from the solace of sleep. The sound of the match striking and the soft flame enveloping the wick of the candle is a comfort in the pitch black of my room. The room I’m not quite used to yet. It’s too quiet here in Norfolk and the air is too clear, too clean. Mother makes a point of drinking it in and proclaiming how beneficial it is to our health but I miss the dark, hazy quality the London air would get at night, how I would sneak back inside smelling of smoke. Smelling like Eliza. I can’t feel her anymore, all the way out here. Her presence eludes me and lately I’ve had to remind myself what she sounded like, the amount of freckles on her face and the exact colour of her eyes. I don’t ever want to forget her, but there are no photographs, and I don’t have any of her things. It’s like she never existed. The grief is redolent of that which I felt almost a year ago, when Eliza disappeared without a word. I scoured the streets of London looking for her but she was just gone. I mourned for her, until she turned up nine months later in the throes of labour right on my doorstep. She explained that she had met a man who promised to take care of her, to lift her out of poverty, but when her stomach started to swell, he ran. She had no one to turn to but me and my brother Thomas. None of us knew it, but the end of her life lay only hours away. I blow out the match, the smoke rising and dancing throughout the room. I follow its trail to the ceiling, and when I can no longer make out its curling pattern, my eyes return to the corner of my room. It is then when my heart stops. She’s there. As though she never left, Eliza stands like Eurydice before me, swathed in white and looking like an angel come to deliver my soul to heaven. I cannot form words, my mouth won’t even open. All I can do is stare as she approaches me, her steps slow and soft. As she comes closer, the small light from the candle illuminates her form and I can see her more clearly. A white gossamer veil obscures her face- her features are muted beneath the fabric, though I can make out her smile. Her hair, usually thick and unruly, is tamed into long, smooth waves woven through with white, delicate flowers so fresh I'm surprised no dew remains on the tiny buds. Her dress trails behind her, the soft flowing material cascading down her body and pooling onto the floor. She reaches my bedside and I still haven't said a word. Neither has she. Purely by instinct I reach out and take her hand in mine. The skin is soft and smooth, the complete opposite of the rough, scratched hand I used to grab as we ran through the streets. She presses her free hand to my face and I can't take it anymore. I need her nearer. To touch her, to prove that she’s real. I gently pull her down onto the bed and escape the covers myself, so that we both sit atop them. I take her other hand in mine. Still, we do not speak, both of us bound to a mysterious vow of silence. It doesn't bother me, I'm used to silence now, but being with Eliza and not hearing her voice is jarring. She was never quiet. I slide one hand from her grip and run my fingers gently along the edge of her veil, pinching the fine fabric. She would never have been able to afford something like this, and even if she had, she never would have bothered with it. I lift the veil up and throw it back so that it falls over her hair instead of her now unobscured face. I hardly recognise her. Her skin is clean and unblemished, the slightest tint of pink in her cheeks. The Eliza before me is so far removed from the one I last saw, face red and twisted in pain, then pale and still. Looking at me now is an Eliza full of life, no matter how different she looks. She smiles and looks down at our interlocked hands, her hair falling in her face. She hated that. My heart racing, I take a strand of it between my fingers and tuck it behind her ear for her, displacing a few flowers. Her eyes move from our hands to me, filled with joy rather than tears. My own eyes begin to sting and pain unfurls in my throat. I hide my face and fight the tears but they are insistent. I squeeze Eliza’s hand harder. I need to be sure that she’s really here, that she’s real. I can’t lose her again. My heart clenches with pain most mornings when I wake up and realise she’s gone. The image of the life fading from her eyes will never be scrubbed from my memory. Every day I am forced to relive Eliza’s death, holding her screaming baby in my arms while she bled and bled in front of me, my brother Thomas doing everything within his limited power to save her, to stop the bleeding. It wasn’t enough. I never even got to see the baby after that, or give her a name. Mother snatched her from my arms and marched her down to the foundling hospital still bloodied. Eliza can see the pain in my eyes and her thumb is quick to brush the tears making their way down my cheeks. She lifts my chin and I look back up at her. My entire body prickles with a sensation I’ve only felt in her presence before, and my tears stop in their tracks. The room grows warmer, the walls shrink. The air is still and quiet. All I can hear are the thuds of my own desperate heart and Eliza's slow breathing. My hand moves to her jaw, my trembling fingers tracing its sharp line. My eyes become greedy, drinking in every detail of her face. No pore, eyelash or freckle goes unobserved as I try my best to preserve the moment, to keep it etched in my mind. To remember. All I want to do is remember. I can't ever let myself forget her. Not even when age wrinkles my skin and dulls my eyesight. I want my last thought to be of her, of the sound of her voice, the texture of her hair, her penny bun taste. My thumb moves slowly from her jaw to her bottom lip, pink and plump. I look back into her eyes. She doesn’t say anything. Neither do I. She only nods. My lips are pressed to hers before I know what I’m doing. Her hand moves to my back, mine disappearing in her mass of hair. She still tastes sugar sweet, like the last time, the only time. The time on Hampstead Heath when she kissed me and ran away without a word, and I sat there for hours because I didn't know a girl could do that, could make me feel that. Tears spring from my eyes once more. She must be real. She has to be. The first kiss does not last long. I pull back, reeling from the surprise. My eyes roll over the rest of her. Desire expands within me like a gnawing and persistent hunger, threatening to tear me apart from the inside if I don't kiss her again. I give into it- the only way to sate it. There is more power, more meaning behind this kiss, both Eliza and I know it. She grasps my nightgown with her fist, pulling me ever closer. My hand moves from her hair, roaming across her body, mapping it through touch, enjoying the feel of the silky fabric but preferring it were her bare skin instead. Breaking the kiss only momentarily, I gently tip her backwards so that she lies beneath me. Her hair fans about her face, suffused with a glowing blush, her lips reddened. My nightgown has slipped in all the commotion, one shoulder exposed. Eliza pushes herself up on her elbows and presses a kiss to where my neck and shoulder join, and a shudder shoots right through me. I want more. I return the favour, placing my own kiss upon the same spot on her. Her chest rises and falls deeper than ever with wordless sighs, her back slowly arching. I am being driven wild. Acting on an impulse I had many a time but could never carry out, my hand drifts to the hem of her dress. I kiss her again, and while I do so my hand slides up her thigh, the skin achingly soft. A multitude of things stop me in my tracks. The room has grown colder. Eliza has pulled away, and for the first time, she is making noise. My fingers are slick. Dread kills any desire left in me stone dead and I force myself to pause for just another second, to live out the fantasy a moment more. I open my eyes and am immediately met with my worst nightmare, playing out in front of me again. We are both covered in blood. The heavy, cloying smell of it fills the room and I gag at the memory and the proximity to it. I look down and Eliza is screaming, her face twisted in agony, pushing me forcefully off her. I bounce backwards on the bed. My hand is wet with claret blood. My stomach contracts at the sight of it and I wipe it frantically on the sheets before realising that they are irrevocably soaked. Thick, dark clots litter the bed, now stained an awful colour. Eliza’s white dress is soaked through, as is my nightgown. She grasps the stained sheets, her fists tight and screams ever louder. I can do nothing but watch. I am frozen in place. It’s happening again. I want to leap from the bed toward Eliza, hold her hand, speak to her, tell her: I love you, I love you, I love you. I wish you never left me, I wish you never met him. I could have taken care of you, you didn't need to leave. But neither my body nor my voice will work. As I am forced to watch her writhing and screaming, I come to the realisation I had been repressing. None of it was real. Not her veil, her white dress, her soft lips. That wasn't my Eliza. My Eliza had a dirty face, a loud voice and would never wear white. No matter how much I wanted her, she was never there. She is gone for good, and this nightmare playing out in front of me is exactly this, a nightmare. A cruel trick of the mind. Eliza’s screams grow louder, and her blood stays on my hands. I don't think I will ever be rid of it. Eliza’s screams stop as quickly as they began, and she sits bolt upright. Her face, illuminated in the weakening candlelight, is pale and slick with sweat. Her eyes are huge and like those of a feral animal. She opens her mouth as if to tell me something. I wake up screaming.
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SQL Server 2022 introduces a powerful new feature called Degree of Parallelism (DOP) feedback as part of the Intelligent Query Processing (IQP). Configuring parallel index operations in SQL Server can significantly impact query performance and scalability. During my popular service, we discuss. We will see a quick SQL in Sixty Seconds video and scripts used in the video to change MAXDOP. Let us watch 3 Ways to Configure MAXDOP. In the last 3 months, I have done nearly 11 consulting engagement for Dynamics NAV AX CRM while working on Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check. If you are reading this blog regularly the name of Dominic Wirth may not be new for you. He has in the past sent some very interesting scripts for audit for our blog and I am including his new script in this blog which is about how to Get CPU and Memory Information with MAXDOP Guidelines.
Doc Brown: not a fan of paradoxes (Image: Universal Pictures) Occasionally at work, someone will bring a stack of books or DVDs or games into the office and leave them in the kitchen, either with a sign reading "free to a good home", or a cup and a sign reading "pay what you want". It was because of one of these clearouts that I eventually picked up a copy of Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion a few years after it was published. It's a somewhat frustrating read as a Christian, because although Dawkins talks about religion at length, he never really tackles the core of Christianity. Either Jesus rose from the dead or he didn't — this is a question of historical fact and by the Bible's own admission Christianity stands or falls based on whether or not this happened: For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. — 1 Corinthians 15:16-19 Going on the preface to the paperback edition Dawkins' response would, I imagine, be that he doesn't need to tackle this since he's discussing whether God exists from first principles, and in any event these fairy tales are clearly daft since people just don't rise from the dead after three days. This issue with this, however, is that science, which takes measurements and tests hypotheses, is ill-equipped to deal with the claim that the fellow running the universe might change the rules occasionally. Or more accurately that the ruler of the universe, who happily allows us a consistent world most of the time (it's nice that the transistors in my computer work every day, I'd be out of a job otherwise), sometimes decides to do something different. Not because the rule change would have been unmeasurable (indeed, we have plenty of eyewitness accounts attesting to Jesus' death and resurrection), but because we're not, by ourselves, capable of producing an experiment to test the scenario. Certainly, despite God flagging it up repeatedly with centuries of prophecy, and Jesus himself speaking about it often, when Jesus rose it nonetheless took everyone (even the disciples) by surprise. But saying that Jesus couldn't possibly have risen from the dead because science says so is like saying that the writers of Star Trek couldn't possibly have invented a 3D version of chess because you've read the rules and they quite clearly call for a flat 8-by-8 grid. It's worth pointing out, on the "I don't need to deal with the ins and outs of Christianity" front, that the reverse argument applies. It doesn't matter whether or not Aquinas's proofs of God's existence hold up to scrutiny, it doesn't matter how good an explanation of the world we see around us evolution provides, it doesn't matter how much evil has been done by sinful human beings in the name of any god — if Jesus really did rise from the dead, all that ink has been spilled for nothing. Nonetheless, there were one or two moments as I read the book where what Dawkins said gave me pause — I found I had to put down the book and think through what he'd said until I found the flaw and could carry on, because if someone really could show that the Bible can't possibly be true (which would leave Jesus' resurrection in jeopardy), I'd have to take that seriously. One bit in particular was something he says in passing at the start of chapter 3, Arguments for God's existence: Incidentally, it has not escaped the notice of logicians that omniscience and omnipotence are mutually incompatible. If God is omniscient, he must already know how he is going to intervene to change the course of history using his omnipotence. But that means he can't change his mind about his intervention, which means he is not omnipotent. — Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion At this point I had to stop and have a think. I believe in an omnipotent and omniscient God, and at first sight this argument seems pretty compelling. If God really is both omnipotent and omniscient, there must be a solution to this apparent paradox. Dawkins is manifestly a highly intelligent man, and I put the fact that I could see the solution when he couldn't down to my being more familiar with the way the Bible talks about God than he is. At its core, it comes down to something that Doc Brown says to Marty McFly in Back To The Future III. Stuck in 1885 with a broken-down DeLorean, Doc Brown proposes pushing the car to 88mph using a souped-up steam train along a three-mile stretch of track leading to a ravine. Marty points out that, according to the map, there's no bridge, so they head out to look: Marty: Well, Doc, we can scratch that idea. I mean, we can't wait around a year and a half for this thing to get finished. Doc: Marty, it's perfect, you're just not thinking fourth-dimensionally! Marty: Right, right. I have a real problem with that. Doc: Don't you see? The bridge will exist in 1985. It's safe and still in use. Therefore, as long as we get the DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour before we hit the edge of the ravine, we'll instantaneously arrive at a point in time where the bridge is completed. We'll have track under us and coast safely across the ravine! — Back To The Future III Fourth-dimensional thinking means this isn't as bad as it looks... (Image: Universal Pictures) The problem with Dawkins' formulation is that it doesn't think fourth-dimensionally. It assumes that God can't act on, say, a week next Friday until a week next Friday rolls around. And as soon as your definition of omnipotence, entirely independent of what you're saying about omniscience, includes something God can't do (acting in the future), it's a pretty weak definition of omnipotence. Or, to put it another way, it's a bit odd that God's omniscience is allowed to act forward in time but his omnipotence isn't. Imagine rather an omnipotent, omniscient being that can both see and act across time. Such a being would see the universe in a very different way to us. This being would see all of space and time laid out, and would be able to act at every moment in time and every point in space simultaneously (as much as "simultaneously" makes sense in this context). Such a being would be totally sovereign over every aspect of the universe. And this is exactly the picture of God that the Bible gives us. Paradox resolved, I read on. So although Doc Brown might be daft enough to think that stealing plutonium from Libyan terrorists is a good idea, he's spent enough time thinking about time to help us understand something about God. Hurrah for banging your head on a toilet seat. I don't want to get into the evolution/creationism debate here. I know Christians who believe in evolution and Christians who don't. In heaven, one group or the other will be surprised. In either case, I wouldn't expect anyone to seriously think through whether Genesis is intended to be taken literally unless they'd already put their trust in Jesus. A debate for another day. ↩︎
More than 70% of today's B2B buyers are tech-savvy millennials. They prefer to research on their own about your company to see if you would be a good fit for their projects. So if you're selling industrial products or components and don't have an online product catalog, they might turn to a competitor. The good news is that there are many technology platforms that can provide you with the functionality B2B buyers expect your website to have. There are a few features to look for in a platform that should be your non-negotiables to deliver the best digital customer experience possible to your customers and prospects. Let's review those four important functions that you’ll want to see in action when it comes time to choosing your dynamic online catalog platform. Does Your Online Product Catalog Have These Functions? An online product catalog lives on your website and allows your buyers, engineers, and procurement managers to easily and clearly find all relevant product information you are offering. While simplicity and clarity are essential, your product pages must provide all the necessary detailed specs that prospects' design projects require. According to a recent industrial buyer's search habits survey, 40% of respondents said the quality of a supplier's website impacts their decision to partner with them. One respondent said, "Having more online information like specifications, pricing, lead time, and stock levels online are important when I'm vetting new suppliers. My job would be so much easier if I had the ability to order products directly with an online product catalog." 40% of industrial buyers said the quality of your website impacts their decision to partner with your company 1. Your Online Catalog Should Have Real-Time Functionality Your data is important to both you and your customers, so your online catalog shouldn’t give you trouble when you need to access it. Pricing data, parts information, and in-depth specs make it easier for distributors, repair services, and companies to select and order the products and parts they need, when they need it. An online catalog should deliver this information seamlessly using the cloud, so your customers can discover your products on their preferred devices, like tablets and cell phones, in the field or at the office. That data also needs to be up to date. A truly dynamic catalog uses all of the latest technology to deliver a positive digital experience to your customers so they can successfully search and get the data they require to satisfy their sourcing needs — more on their needs in our article, "Persona Targeting: The Three Most Influential Industry Buyers." Whether that’s updating information everywhere with a single click (gone are the days of emailing and mailing out spreadsheets to everyone and then trying to verify their receipt) or listing a new part option that can improve machinery lifetime, dynamic platforms help you share and download information in ways that are easier for everyone. 2. Online Catalogs Should Be Optimized For SEO Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a significant role in any company’s ability to drive customers to multiple points across the sales funnel. When formatted correctly, an online catalog’s content vastly improves the quality of data, which Google rewards with higher search engine rankings. Your content is essential to good SEO. This means having high-quality product images too. Pages with relevant images get more views (by nearly 100%), increase page time, and ultimately increase conversions. This is particularly true in industrial B2B scenarios — careful visual inspection of a product, crucial to purchasing engineers, can only be achieved online via large, high-resolution images that can be moved and zoomed in. Put some serious consideration into 360° view capabilities, especially if your products are geometrically complex ones. The more literal visibility you provide into your products, the more conversions you'll get. Your online catalog should be able to provide on-page optimization of your catalog’s elements, link architecture, proper tagging, and smart domain naming usage while increasing your ranking on Google. The higher your website ranks on Google, the higher your chances of getting more website visitors. Sounds Too Technical To Manage? Request A Free Digital Health Check And We'll Show You Exactly What You Need To Increase Sales 3. Functionality To Support Your Distribution Partners A strong online catalog doesn’t just support your marketing and sales efforts — it also facilitates how your customers navigate and purchase products. You’ll want to look for features specific to your business and your distribution partners. Some of the most common demands of online catalogs include: - Foreign language support - Distributor syndication - Unit of measure handling When you use an online platform that provides customizable templates, you’ll have a uniform experience that improves customer access to information — it's a win-win because it's not only good for your distributors and customers, but it acts as brand marketing for prospective customers too. You’ll also see time savings for customer service reps as clients make orders without having to constantly relearn layouts or regional formatting. Optimize your product page with your buyer's job focus and behavior in mind and make sure all product pages have the same design layout. A product page with no "standard" content can be imposing or off-putting to buyers without technical backgrounds (or those investigating new products for the first time). 4. Easy Ways To Convert Visitors Into Paying Customers Your call to action (CTA) — your "Order Now" or your "Add to Cart" button — is a major player in conversion rates. If a potential customer has to search for a purchase CTA, they will not place an order with you — they'll leave your page, find a similar product on a competitor's site, and order that one. Your CTAs should encompass many things: - They should be intelligently placed, above the fold, and ideally near your product price information. - They should be large enough to be prominent and easily identifiable but not so large as to become the page's focus. - Ideally, they should be colored in an aesthetically pleasing way that fits your brand's or website's color scheme to draw attention. Read More: Even more ways to increase clicks on your manufacturing website. Finally, don't be afraid to experiment — it can take some trial and error to get placing, color, and size fully optimized, but once you do, you should see an increase in the quality of leads. (And we can help you with that! Click here to get started with our lead generation services.) 4. Your Online Product Catalog Should Save You Money An online product catalog seems like an additional expense — until you realize how many hours of manual labor, resources, and web services you’re already paying for. Digitizing your catalog means you can bring production completely in-house and cut out any printers or formatting contractors. You also save time on getting updates out to customers thanks to cloud-based publishing and delivery. If you have an existing website, like WordPress, you can keep all your existing content while adding e-commerce capabilities across the site, and you can certainly tackle creating an online product catalog yourself — but it can get complicated. Thomas Navigator is a solution that solves your biggest product management pains by providing you with an online catalog complete with all the functionality you need from a product perspective and marketing standpoint. See how customers have saved thousands of dollars and headaches with solutions specifically built for them — OEMs, distributors, and custom manufacturers. A Product Optimization Page That Increased Visitor Registration Rates by 46% Purchasing products or services online requires either a quote request process or an e-commerce store, and there are different opportunities for optimization depending on which method your website uses. Let's review how one manufacturer optimized their product pages to get more online registrations. In the case of a manufacturer of cleaners and assembly lubricants, registered website users can access an e-commerce store to purchase products online. It's normal for e-commerce customers to leave during the purchasing process for various reasons; in fact, within the conversion rate optimization (CRO) sphere, it's referred to as "shopping cart abandonment." We wanted to make it easier for users to register when ready to order. Variation A (The Control): Originally, a website visitor interested in purchasing a product online had to complete the following steps: - Press the “place an order” button - Click the hyperlink “register” on the “place an order” page - Complete the form on the registration page - Choose products to order Variation B (The Treatment): We cut out the second step, which required users to click onto a separate registration page. As you can see in the Variation B screenshot, the registration form is embedded directly on the order page. Users interested in placing an order can complete the registration process without visiting another page, reducing friction. So, how did this embedded form test improve the user registration rate? By optimizing the online order process and reducing the number of steps the buyer had to take, we increased the conversion rate of a website visitor turning into a registered user by 46%! Learn More: A/B Testing Examples For Manufacturers Get A Health Check On Your Website There are anywhere from 10 to 100 different best practices that you should consider when designing and implementing product pages — everything from the inclusion of safety logos/trust seals and customer reviews, to live chat support and navigation tracking tools. Oriental Motor offers an extensive product line-up of about 50,000 that provides an optimal motion system, such as AC motors, speed control, position control, mechanical motion and thermal management requirements. In addition to a dynamic online product catalog, their product pages feature videos too — a crucial online content component manufacturers can benefit from to increase website engagement and online sales. 💡 Thomas Tip: We offer free video production with the purchase of an advertising program. Get started with a free advertising company profile here. The marketing methods you pick depend on your company, your products, and the target audiences you're looking to partner with. Ready to invest your marketing budget into a platform that helps drives customers through easy sales and referrals? Contact us to find out what digital improvements you can make today. Our product solutions help you get spec'd and purchased again and again. We'll run a free digital health check that lets you see exactly what you can improve online to get more customers. "Partnering with Thomas has been a tremendous success. We have enough new work that the cost of Thomas will be less than 5% of the new sales in the first year. We are seeing 1-3 inquiries a week now and are working on expanding our supply base to support the new opportunities." - Conformance Coatings & Prototyping Additional Resources To Build Your Online Product Catalog: - How To Build An Effective Online Product Catalog - How To Sell B2B Products In A B2C World - Thomas Navigator Vs Shopify: What's The Best Platform For eCommerce? - B2B eCommerce Website Checklist A Distributor's Redesign Did you find this useful?
Put up my lute! What of—my Music! Since the sole ear I cared to charm— Passive—as Granite—laps my music— Sobbing—will suit—as well as psalm! Would but the "Memnon" of the Desert— Teach me the strain That vanquished Him— When He—surrendered to the Sunrise— F324 (1862) 261 The poet’s solo audience is neither enthusiastic nor discriminating. While this person (although it’s not entirely crazy to think the audience might be Carlo her dog … but it is more likely it is either editor Samuel Bowles or her stern impassive father) “laps” her work, he is unfortunately as unresponsive “as Granite.” Who wants the Great Stone Face for an audience? Might as well put up the lute! Worse, it doesn't matter if the mood is tragic and emotional--"Sobbing"—or hymnal and religious. The response is the same. It seems contradictory to me that the “sole ear” is both lapping up her music—and music is surely a metaphor for her poetry—and being passive as a rock no matter what she writes. Perhaps she means he, if it is a man, mouths words of praise and beseeches her for more yet shows no real response. Perhaps, if it is Carlo, he laps at her with his tongue as she reads, yet is ultimately not moved by poetry. Hey, he’s a dog! \|Jean Leon Gerome painted this scene with the Memnon statues in 1858 The second stanza refers to Memnon, the Ethiopian warrior king, son of Eos the dawn goddess. “Memnon” means “ruler of the dawn.” He brought an army to Troy and personally fought against Achilles, who killed him. Zeus granted him immortality. One of the Colossi of Memnon, still standing across the Nile from Luxor, was broken in a 27 BC earthquake. For years afterwards, until the Romans tried to repair it, its remaining lower half of this statue was heard singing at sunrise. Dickinson makes loose reference to these aspects of the Classical Greek myth. She has the shattered statue in mind, conflating the earthquake “strain / That vanquished Him” with the sunrise song he is said to sing each day. If only her poetry had that kind of power, she muses, she might wake up her audience. Although in the first stanza she has only one listener, at the end it is clear she is hoping for a larger readership of her work, for she wants to write to “awaken—them.” I wonder what she would think if she knew how many people are aware of and awed by Emily Dickinson!
With nothing on my agenda after I got caught up with some work, I headed off to the Mayfair Mall for a showing of National Treasure starring Nicholas Cage. What I expected was a modern-day Indiana Jones type film, but what I got was something entirely different. It's almost as if the success of The DaVinci Code got Jerry Bruckheimer hot to do a conspiracy-genre film that ended up being a sloppy hodgepodge of American mythological elements poorly pasted into a predictable action-driven story. Not to say that it sucked ass, but it sure could have been better. Nicholas Cage is Benjamin Franklin Gates, the latest of a long line of Gates fortune hunters who are convinced there is a vast treasure hidden away by this country's founding fathers with the help of Free Masonry and the Templar Knights. Much to the dismay of his father (Jon Voit in a throwaway role), Gates tracks a critical piece of the treasure puzzle to Antarctica (an idea stolen from a Dirk Pitt book). Unfortunately, his need for financing leads to a partnership with Ian Howe (Sean Bean) who, predictably, turns out to be a bad guy. From that moment on, the race is on between Cage and Bean to find the treasure first... one to guard it for all humanity, and one to exploit it for personal gain. I was sure that the "treasure" was going to be some lame-ass attempt at "idealism" ... perhaps a piece of paper with the words "America's true treasure is her freedom" or some such bullshit. Thankfully, they didn't take that route, but it doesn't matter. The lameness comes from the half-assed attempt to fit American-heritage-themed clues into a paint-by-the-numbers action flick. Strip away the nonsense with the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, etc. and there's nothing left but crap... tame chase scenes that culminate in an pathetic ending for the bad guys, and a predictably sappy ending for the "heroes." Oh well. They did toss in a little eye candy (played by Diane Kruger), capable comic relief (played by Justin Bartha), and Harvey Keitel, which brings National Treasure up to a "5" (on a scale of 1 to 10). Not really good, not really bad, just predictably average. I hope that the actual adaptation of The DaVinci Code (starring Tom Hanks) fares better. At least it has a pretty good story to build on.
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The Aerospace Enterprise, under the direction of Dr. Brad King, is launching satellites as well as student careers. At the University Nanosatellite Program, sponsored by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in August, ten students from the Enterprise team presented their latest satellite application, Auris, to judges from several space-related agencies. The challenge for the competition was to develop a satellite mission that is relevant to both industry and the military. Students conceived of the idea for Auris, a ‘listening satellite,’ through discussions with Enterprise alumni working in industry and their interest in monitoring communication from other satellites to estimate bandwidth utilization. “Ten university teams were in attendance and of the teams, we were among three of the schools to be selected to move forward. We now move on to ‘Phase B’ of the program and have a guaranteed launch opportunity with substantial funding to complete the design and integration of our spacecraft,” says Matthew Sietsema, Chief Engineer for the Aerospace Enterprise. As a result of this award, the Aerospace Enterprise will soon have three satellites in space. Stratus, a climate monitoring satellite that determines cloud height and cloud top winds, was set for a March 2021 launch date. However, it was delayed due to the pandemic and is planned for launch in 2022. Oculus, an imaging target for ground-based cameras for the Department of Defense, was launched in June 2019. “The Enterprise has remained on the same trajectory and has been very successful by all measures,” remarks King. “Students do a great job managing themselves and the leadership to replace themselves as they graduate and new members move up. It’s a challenge to juggle more than one satellite, but our students have remained focused and hard working while managing several projects and it’s a testament to their tenacity.” Creating real-world, hands-on learning opportunities for around 100 students per semester, the Enterprise serves as a stepping stone for many as they launch their careers. “Our students, even if they aren’t in leadership roles, do well securing positions in the aerospace industry. We tend to perform well because we offer a three-year, long-term program, which allows our students to maintain the situational knowledge required to solve complex problems.”
By Jim Baker This is my first blog as a member of the Pavlis Honors College team. I work half time in the Honors College as co-director of the Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship (ICE) alongside Mary Raber. ICE was established in the fall of 2015 to serve as a cross-campus resource to connect entrepreneurially-minded students, faculty and staff to resources and expertise that will help them advance their businesses and ideas into the market. Mary and I have both been involved in startup companies and established manufacturing companies and are building ICE within the Honors College to complement existing campus and community resources. In addition to my new role focused on enabling student innovation and entrepreneurship, the other half of my job involves creating companies and business opportunities around University technologies. I have a technical background with a PhD in engineering and am licensed to practice patent law in the United States. Among the host of topics rattling around in my head on innovation, entrepreneurship, and various random issues, the ownership of intellectual property for students at Michigan Tech is one that comes up a lot and seems to remain a source of confusion and even mystery. In this post, I will clarify the University’s policies on intellectual property ownership for students. The University policy on Patents can be viewed online and provides for two sides of this issue. 1. The University has rights to “any software or invention conceived or reduced to practice by faculty, staff, and students in the course of University employment or research, or through the use of University facilities and equipment”, and 2. The University does not have rights to “inventions developed without the use of its funds, facilities, or equipment.” University employment is quite simple – did you get a paycheck to do it? University research is also quite simple – is there a contract or other agreement in place that covers the project? The phrase “use of facilities and equipment” is sometimes a cause for concern and is perceived by some to allow the University to claim ownership to anything that a student does while they are at Michigan Tech. That is not the case, and this issue has been formally clarified in a memo issued by Dave Reed, Michigan Tech’s Vice President for Research. The memo lays out two very important qualifiers to the facilities and equipment issue. It requires that the facility/equipment be specialized and that the use be substantive. Any facility that is open to the entire student body is outside of the definition of specialized. A dorm room, the library, an open computer lab, and the Innovation Alley Makerspace are examples of things outside of the definition of specialized facilities and equipment because all students have access to them. The supercomputer cluster, electron optics equipment, and any specialized lab facilities would be specialized, however their use alone may not necessarily result in University ownership – the use must also be substantive to the creation of the invention in question. For example, if you design something on your own computer and then make arrangements to simply have it made in a ‘specialized facility’ then that use is not substantive. All policies regarding facilities use still apply so you can’t open a retail store in your dorm room or us a machine shop to manufacture production parts but if you think of the next best invention in your dorm room and email a description to your friend from a University email account it’s all yours to do with as you please. I am hopeful that this post clarifies the policies and practices but if you have any remaining concerns I encourage you to reach out with your specific questions and circumstances. We can answer any questions you have, and through ICE, we can provide guidance on your path forward to customers as well as recommendations to other recourses that will be essential on your way there. Jim Baker can usually be found at the Pavlis Honors College offices on Tuesdays or Thursdays. If you would like to set up an appointment with him to talk IP, please email Amy Karagiannakis ([email protected]).
EV component manufacturing – Part 4 In this article, we focus on the CNC programming phase within a steering knuckle manufacturing project employing NX CAM. The discussion highlights the integration of digital twin technology, advanced CAM software, and the collaborative synergy between CAD designers and CAM programmers. Engineering precision meets festive baking: machining a timeless keepsake cookie [VIDEO] Watch as Amy, a passionate manufacturing engineer, brings her brilliant talents to the shop floor. She uses her creativity and selects advanced CAM software to automate programming and effectively machine a batch of flawless cookie replicas – a forever gift for her loved ones. These ‘forever cookies’ are more than just a timeless keepsake, they’re engineered perfection. Machining your Christmas tree this holiday season Utilizing the power of NX CAM for NC programming, NX AM for 3D printing and SINUMERIK for CNC-machining, Mr. CNC takes you through the steps of modelling the design in NX, prototyping it on his new 3D printer, programming it in CAM, and finally, machining it on his Fryer mill.
Are you considering going to Vietnam soon? You will find below all the things to do in Da Nang for a weekend! And if you are in a rush, just pin the image below to save it for later! Even if Da Nang is the 4th largest and most important vietnamese city, it doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves. When they have to choose, most occidental tourists still opt for a trip to Ho Chi Minh, Halong Bay or Hanoï instead. However, this modern and bustling city offers everything you can ask: spectacular mountain views, white sandy beautiful beaches, majestic forests and ancient temples, and even an amazing amusement park! On top of all that, Da Nang is one of the most affordable destinations in the world, making it very popular among Vietnamese people themselves (especially families). Located on the coast in Central Vietnam, the city is also a usual passage for tourists going to the famous Hoi An. We enjoyed the occasion to spend a day there too, and I am telling you everything about it in this blogpost! But for now, let’s focus on the best things to do in Da Nang. As in my previous posts about Kuala Lumpur or Istanbul for instance, this blogpost suggests an itinerary order so that you can enjoy each place at the right moment. Feel free to adapt it if needed. As we live in Singapore at the moment (in 2020), we spent only a 2 nights-weekend in the city. But if you have more time on site, I added bonus activities at the end of this list. Da Nang can also be a great stop on your whole Vietnam itinerary if you are touring the country for a longer period. 1. Spend an enchanting morning in Ba Na Hills Save all the tips you need on Pinterest for later! ↡ Located in the Trường Sơn Mountains, 30 minutes (around 25 km) away from Da Nang center, the Bà Nà Hills, or Bà Nà Hill Station, is a resort complex you can’t miss. Originally founded in 1919 by French colonists as a leisure destination for French tourists, it now hosts the Sun World Ba Na Hills Amusement Park, opened in 2009. But this is not a typical amusement park: elevated around 1500 meters above sea level, it offers incredible views on the surrounding mountains, and many other features that I will detail below. Due to its elevation, the weather is also very different and the temperature quite low (between 10 & 15 degrees in general) compared to the city and the coast. You can literally experience the 4 seasons in 20 minutes up there! The cable car To reach the Bà Nà Hills, you will have to take its dedicated cable car, which is an attraction in itself. Indeed, it holds many Guinness World Records (widest gap between top and bottom stations, greatest change in elevation…), especially as the longest non-stop single-track cable car in the world, with 5,801m of length. It is an impressive ride for sure! First part: the Golden Bridge Once up, you will directly find the latest but most famous place of the resort, and one of the reasons of Da Nang’s recent attractiveness: the Golden Bridge. Opened in June 2018, it is 1489m high & 150m long. Made of steel painted gold, it is visually supported by two giant stone-looking hands and forms a loop nearly back to itself. It connects the arrival of the cable car station with several gardens leading to the park up above. It was voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 best destinations of the world 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “The world’s most impressive pedestrians’ bridge”. The weather dilemma Weather speaking, sometimes it can be hard to know if it is worth going to the hills or not. But you can check the weather on the surveillance cameras down at the cable car station before buying the tickets, which is super practical. However, as said above, it changes very fast too. We arrived at the bottom to see that a bright blue sky was waiting for us on top ☀️ Nonetheless, it only took our 10-min of gondola ride for it to change entirely, welcoming us with very big clouds at the arrival… until it even turned into a complete fog right after, as you can see on the second picture! It was really crazy to witness such a quick unpredictable change! Do not expect a perfect weather on top as I have been told it is like this most of the time. But if you go at a different period of the year, or if you are just luckier than me, it might happen! If you have a drone like us, same recommendation: take it with you in case, but be aware that you will probably not be able to use it. Rest of the park Apart from the bridge, there are many other things to see in the rest of the park. The moody fog didn’t ruin our experience at all; on the opposite, it created a very special, mystic & peaceful atmosphere. Wander around the different temples, gardens and towers, there are many places to explore! In addition to the traditional Buddhist representations, as pictured above, you will also find some very “international” corners, as below. The park is also filled with plenty of restaurants, over 20 actually, offering cuisines from all over the world. The French Village was probably my favorite part. It replicates all the details of an old-fashioned countryside village in France, with cobblestone streets named in French, vintage signs, typical architecture… There is even a church and a replica of the Moulin Rouge! We stopped our exploration to have breakfast in Le Petrin café – which is French enough to play only French songs –, and coming from 2 frenchies, it was really good! The croissants & hot chocolate I took actually made me very nostalgic, after living in Asia for many months already. I can definitely recommend this address; it is yummy and not really expensive. We payed 12€ for 4 cakes/croissants & 2 hot chocolates. In total, we spent 4h up there (including the cable car both ways), from 6:45am to 10:45am precisely, which was enough to see everything we wanted. We didn’t do the sensational rides and attractions on our side. If you want to enjoy them though, you can easily stay for a full day! It is even possible to sleep up there in one of the several hotels of the park. - Open from 7am to 10pm. Go at the opening or even a bit before like us to be among the very first. - The entrance will cost you 750,000 dong (VND) per person for adults, 500,000 for children, which makes respectively 29€ (32 USD) or 19€ (21.5 USD). If I understood well, you get a free buffet meal included in the ticket. It can sound quite expensive but honestly it might be the only paying activity you do during the weekend, so I think it compensates. - From Da Nang center, the easiest way to go is by Grab, the Asian equivalent of Uber, or by motorbike if you rented one. Obviously, it will be longer and less practical with the second option, but cheaper. By Grab on our side, we payed 11,3€ (13 USD) and it took around 25 minutes as there was no traffic so early in the morning. - Make sure to bring some layers and a windbreaker to cover yourself once on top, the temperature will be half of what it is in the city! 2. Leave for the insanely charming Hoi An As we spent our morning only in the Ba Na Hills, we still had time to go to Hoi An for the whole afternoon & beginning of the evening. The traject via Grab took around 1h and cost us 23€ (26 USD). We arrived at noon and stayed until 7pm, which was enough according to us. I detail everything about our time there and the things to do in this blogpost. 3. Watch the fire & water show on the Dragon Bridge Back from Hoi An, or after your day in the city/Ba Na Hills if you adapted that itinerary, there is one place you must absolutely admire by night: the Dragon Bridge. Da Nang is nicknamed the city of bridges, as it contains 10 of them, but this one is certainly the star of the show! Commemorating Da Nang’s liberation after the Vietnam War, this impressive steel dragon-shaped bridge symbolizes power and good fortune. With its 6 lanes crossing the Han River, it is the longest bridge (666m) and ultimate emblem of the city 🐉 To see it in full glory, be sure to watch the free Fire & Water Show happening every Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays at 9pm sharp on the bridge itself. Be sure to arrive earlier to secure an unobstructed viewing spot, as it gets crowded around 8.30 already. You will be able to admire the dragon actually breathing fire for real … Of course, they close the road during the show, which lasts around 5 minutes, including two fire breathings separated by 2 minutes. It ends with a big water jet spit out on the crowd, twice again. Depending on the wind direction, you might get soaked if you stand on the bridge! A dreamy sight by night On each side of it, you will get to admire the Han River Bridge (on the right when you are facing the head of the dragon), and the Tran Thi Ly Bridge (on the left). They are both particularly stunning at night too, as their structures and playing lights shine better in the dark. Many people actually book night river cruises along the Han River to admire all those dreamy designs better. As for the Dragon bridge, it is also absolutely beautiful during the day, especially at golden hour as you can see below. We got back there on Day 2 before going to the airport for those pictures! 4. Visit the fascinating Lady Buddha & Linh Ung Pagoda After a first very full day, this second morning can start a bit slower, unless you want to be among the first people on site again. Indeed, this first spot of the day is one of the most famous in Da Nang itself. Located on the Son Tra Peninsula, a 30-square kilometers natural space on the side of the city, Lady Buddha is definitely worth the visit. She is 67 meters high, and then the highest Buddha statue in whole Vietnam – quite impressive from below! And obviously, being a feminine version of Buddha, (which I think is so cool for once!) makes it even more special. The details of the lotus-shaped temple she stands on are also very pretty. As the statue can be seen from every corner of Da Nang, it became a very attractive tourist site, but actually the crowds were very manageable, even on a Sunday. The monument is not isolated; it belongs inside the courtyard of Chùa Linh Ung, a pagoda that is itself the largest one in Central Vietnam. There, you will find many signs of the local architecture, like dragon-shaped roofs for instance and other sophisticated details. You will get to admire traditional statues embodying the 4th main emotions: joy, anger, love and hate. Go a little further from the Lady Buddha, to wander in some also pretty yet much calmer parts of the pagoda, filled with other majestic temples and panoramic views on the sea & the famous sandy beaches. No one was exploring those surroundings while it was just as interesting. Another proof that you can get very nice surprises no one looks at, even in touristic places! - Open from 6am to 7pm. Preferably come in the morning to avoid the crowds, but no need to be there at sunrise. We went around 10/11am and it was ok. - From Da Nang center, it cost us 6€ (7 USD) by Grab. - Free access in the pagoda. No need to be dressed a specific way. 5. Relax on My Khe beach So that beach view you get from Lady Buddha? It’s time to head towards it! Before anything else, Da Nang stays a seaside destination, and My Khe beach is the biggest and prettiest beach of the city. Its incredibly white sand, coconut or palm trees and crystal-clear water made it named as “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet” by Forbes magazine. As explained, you can see the Lady Buddha from there, as it stretches from the Son Tra Peninsula to the other side of the coast, at the foot of the Marble Mountains. Quite enough material for a long walk on the beach, right? However, probably because we went in February, the wind was insanely strong. Therefore, we couldn’t swim in the blue sea, but it felt like pure paradise already to lay down in the soft sand and admire the views. Make sure to take a windbreaker just in case, and look for protected areas if the weather is like this for you too. No worries, you will find many restaurants along the beach with super nice views. There, you should try some local food, and especially seafood, which is logically prevalent in this coastal city. Unless you are a vegetarian of course, and in this case, count on their yummy vegetables. Enjoy your lunch and then go back to your spot in the sand for an afternoon nap! - Advantage of this period: there was nobody! - The Grab trip from Lady Buddha to My Khe beach cost us 4€ (4.5 USD). If you come from the center directly, it will be around half of that, or you can also walk during about 20/30 minutes. We did it on our way back and it is a straight line! 6. Go take a picture of the Pink Church Now that you are fully relaxed, and slowly approaching the end of Day 2, you might be interested by another visit. And in the city center this time, finally! Da Nang Cathedral, also referred to as “the Pink Church”, is not the most impressive huge place, but its cuteness definitely makes up for it. Built in 1923, it is a heritage of French colonialism and was conceived specifically for the catholic French colonial population in Da Nang at that time. Both its candy-pink color and gothic architecture are super pretty! From what I understood, it is quite rare to be able to enter in the church outside of mass hours. If you are a Catholic, go in the morning instead for the service (typically on Sundays at 9am) and you should be allowed inside. We are not worshippers anyway, so we only admired it from the outside, but it is already worth it. If the front gates are locked, there is a back alley on the left side leading to a smaller street and entrance. 7. Enjoy the chill cafes and restaurants As we spent Day 1 outside Da Nang (our two meals on the Saturday were taken in Hoi An), and had Day 2 lunch on the beach, we didn’t try any restaurant in town. However, if you get more time than us, and/or if you’re a foodie, don’t worry, you will definitely find many options! Da Nang has a very good reputation in terms of local cuisine, and also nightlife. Every time we were walking in the streets, especially on Saturday evening, we witnessed so many bustling bars and cool restaurants that all looked very nice. For more information, tips and addresses, you can consult this blogpost. In terms of local street foods, as everywhere in Asia, you will have choice too! Try the Bánh mì especially, a type of baguette sandwich usually filled with ham or pâté, cucumber, cheese… In general, what to put inside is up to you! You will find it both in small street stalls and in stylish popular shops. We also tried some delicious pastries sold in the street but I don’t remember what they were exactly, sorry. BONUS : Take a day trip to one or several sites nearby If you spend more than just a weekend in Da Nang, which I recommend if you can, there are plenty of other places to see. Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of things I wish we’d have time to do ourselves! Explore the Marble Mountains Located about 20 minutes south of Da Nang, towards Hoi An, you can definitely couple them with your visit of the Ancient Town. They consist in 5 marble and limestone mountains, each named for an element: Thuy Son (water), Kim Son (metal), Moc Son (wood), Hoa Son (fire), and Tho Son (earth). All 5 have interesting natural caves and tunnels to explore, as well as Buddhist temples built into them. Be sure to arrive early to beat the heat and the crowds. The marble rock inside of the caves is quite slippery so shoes with traction are recommended. Entrance Fees: 40,000 VND (1,50€ – 1.7 USD) / person Elevator ride to the top: 15,000 VND (0,6€ – USD) / person Opening hours: from 7am to 5.30pm daily Wander around the Mỹ Sơn Ruins Sanctuary Near of Hoi An as well, on the west, Mỹ Sơn Ruins are about an hour drive from Da Nang. Another easy day trip to do! It used to be the religious and political capital of the ancient Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries. Indian Hinduism was the main spirituality at the time. Made of brick buildings, beautifully contrasting with the vibrant lush vegetation backdrop, this preserved archeological site is small and easy to walk around in a few hours. Once again and for the same reasons than above, be sure to get there early if you can, or bring an umbrella to shade you from the harsh midday sun. Drive along Hai Van Pass Defined as one of the most beautiful coastal routes in all of Vietnam, the Hai Van Pass is famous for many reasons – cultural, historical, and geographical. The easiest and most popular way to admire it is to rent a motorbike and cruise up the winding road on your own. The views of the bay from the very top of the mountain are known to be absolutely spectacular. You will also find plenty of quaint stops along the way to rest and enjoy a drink with the best views! Admire Huê Monuments Last but not least, and even more far away, you can also go to Huê Monuments complex. Originally established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Huê used to be a cultural, political and religious center under the Nguyen dynasty up until 1945. Learn more about it on the Unesco website as it is registered on their World Heritage List. When to go? Just like many other South East Asian countries and cities, Da Nang has the most pleasant temperatures from February until April. The hot/dry season on the contrary, goes from May to October in central Vietnam, with high temperatures reaching up to 40° Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) sometimes. July is generally the hottest month of the year, so if you don’t like the heat, avoid it. During summer, midday temperature can indeed be unbearable. But if you are a fan of grilling on the beach, then it will be the best moment for you to try this destination. The following winter months are cooler, although you can expect some rainfall from September until January. There are generally typhoons during the month of November so it’s best not to plan your trip during that time frame. As you will be roaming around and also ordering Grabs (maybe), I can only recommend you to buy a Vietnamese SIM card as soon as you arrive in the country. You will easily find one in Da Nang airport’s shops. Our costed 7€ (8 USD) with Vinaphone, and included unlimited data for 7 days (with 2Gb per day in 4G). That’s it for this weekend itinerary about Da Nang! I hope you found it helpful. The city is developing everything for the tourists at the moment, so there are many new attractions to enjoy. More direct flights are also being added all the time! Da Nang is doing its best to satisfy every visitor, from cultural explorers to landscape photographers, adventurers, and foodies. So do not hesitate any more minute and go! If you liked this blogpost, or if you have questions left, do not hesitate to let me know in the comments, I will answer you with pleasure. 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Blossoms By The Park proudly developed by: EL Development Pte Ltd started off as a small business unit within one of the Singapore’s leading builder Evan Lim & Co. Pte Ltd. Evan Lim & Co. started off in 1963 as a general contractor in Singapore, the company incorporated as Evan Lim & Co. Pte Ltd since 1980 focusing on residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and also military projects. To date, the company was ranked as one of Singapore’s top contractor with a paid-up capital of S$18 million. EL Development was setup as a subsidiaries under the company to focus on property development since 2000. The company manage to launched their first high-end residential project, Rhapsody on Mount Elizabeth and sold out the project in six weeks during 2006. EL Development Pte Ltd was incorporated in 2007 as the company property arm as the expansion in real estate development. Ever since then, EL Development had successfully launched numbers of project including residential, commercial and industrial. The company completed portfolio includes Dunearn Gardens, Pullman Hotel, Nordix, Jurong Food Hub, Eldix, Rosewood Suites, Steven Suites, SkySuites 17, La Fiesta and others. Aspiring owner of Blossoms By The Park can expect a high quality finish of their dream home from the developer. Book An Appointment to view Blossoms By The Park ShowFlat & get VVIP Discounts (Limited Time), Direct Developer Price, & Beautiful Brochure. Guaranteed with Best Price Possible. Fill up the form on the right and get a copy of Blossoms By The Park Price List, E-Brochure, and Latest Updates! Strictly no spam policy.
There are certain circumstances under which the PennDOT Medical Unit may recall ones driving privileges. This may require drivers to apply for a Dual Control Learners Permit. The affected driver will only be permitted to operate a vehicle that is specially equipped. The applicant must prove that they are enrolled and remains enrolled with an approved driver training program under the supervision of an instructor of an approved driver training program until the process is complete, and full driving privileges are restored. In most cases applicants must successfully complete all three of the following requirements. - Eye test - Knowledge test - Skills test Blue Bell Driving School has helped many through this sometimes-frustrating process. Rest easy and give us a call, we can be very helpful in answering your questions. Learn to Drive with Blue Bell Driving School Get your teen the best instruction available! Refresh your own skills or schedule an evaluation for an employee or Au Pair. If you're an older driver, reinforce your driving abilities to boost your confidence. We can even apply on your behalf for a dual control learners permit from PENNDOT. We also provide certification upon completion of the various programs we offer. These certificates may be submitted to insurance companies for premium discounts. Drivers taking an evaluation course will also receive a copy of the evaluation upon completion. Students will learn from our professional instructors, with lessons customized to his or her needs. Our 6 hour driver education course will get you a certificate of completion that you may present to your insurance company for possible premium discount. Parallel Parking is the number one thing that new drivers get the most anxious about. It is also the most feared part of the driver’s test. We understand how important it is for new drivers to be comfortable while learning to drive with confidence. Students often add a lesson close to their test time for added confidence. The instructor will go over everything the student needs to know before taking their test. Some practice practice may even be permitted at the actual test site. Day of Test Service helps minimize the stress that comes with test day. We will schedule the driver’s test for you in as little as two days. Your test will be scheduled in the earliest and most convenient available time slot! Driving Evaluations are used for many different reasons. Employers or parents hiring an au pair or nanny. A driver that hasn’t driven in a while can ask to have them done to see where they stand and if they need improvement. Blue Bell Driving School has partnered with Aceable Drivers Education for our state-of-the art, state-licensed teen drivers education course. Aceable has made it easy for young drivers to enroll in a 30 Hour Online Theory Course.
Ken has lived in the Lansdale area of Montgomery County for over 35 years where he and his wife raised their two children, who have both graduated college. Ken has been with Blue Bell Driving School for over 10 years, but is not new to the road. Prior to joining our team, Ken drove limousines for 29 years, and has been a licensed commercially rated pilot for over 40 years. Teaching his own children how to drive had a big impact on Ken. He realized the importance of safe driving for teens and exactly what that means. He makes it a teaching point that each student master awareness, safety and skill. Ken is a very professional driving instructor. He is punctual, very polite, and has open communication with the student and parents. He is very kind and caring, and has the ability to make the students feel like they are driving with someone they have known for years. Ken services students in Chalfont, Hatboro, Horsham, Perkasie, Willow Grove and surrounding areas. We receive many reviews about Ken’s excellence as a driving instructor, and as a role model. We are told how great he is at teaching students and making them feel comfortable. His professionalism is ever present and his students get the added benefit of great life lessons. He has certainly earned the last name Smiley! Meet your Instructors Lou has been turning Blue Bell students into excellent, safe drivers for 12 years. Lou covers students in the Collegeville, Douglassville, Schwenksville, Gilbertsville, and Boyertown areas. Lou loves teaching. Mark and Bob started Blue Bell Driving School in 2001. Mark has years of experience in the trucking industry while Bob served in the US Navy and has years of experience in automobile sales. Ken has has been with our company for 5 years, We are told how great he is at teaching students. His professionalism is ever present and his students get the added benefit of great life lessons. Bob has been with Blue Bell Driving School for 11 years and gives lessons in Plymouth Meeting, Ambler, Lafayette Hill, and King of Prussia. Bob is great with teen and adult drivers alike. Bringing a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to Blue Bell Driving School. Michael attended Temple University for music education and North Montco Tech to obtain his CDL license. His years as a music educator and CDL driver.
On February 18th, Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will travel to Ann Arbor to face off against Juwan Howard and the Michigan Wolverines at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. To this point, the Howard-Izzo rivalry has been entertaining, and it could get even better later this month. In 2019-20, Juwan Howard took over as the head coach of Michigan basketball — it was a bold move by the Wolverines’ athletic department but one that appeared to be paying off at the time. Despite an up-and-down season, Howard’s first Michigan team was a tournament-caliber team (despite the tournament’s cancelation due to COVID-19) and split its series with one of the best Michigan State teams ever assembled. Izzo pulled off a similar upset in 2021, when Howard’s Big Ten Championship-winning Wolverines were defeated on the road by Izzo’s struggling Spartans. It is a phenomenon that appears to be inevitable at this point: Izzo and Howard trading blows annually. Juwan Howard, Tom Izzo remain deadlocked In Howard’s first meeting with Izzo, he was handed a crushing defeat by one of the best Big Ten basketball coaches of all-time. Still, in the two coaches’ second meeting (in Ann Arbor), Howard escaped with a 9-point victory. This is indicative of how the series has played out thus far — the two appear to trade blows every year; Izzo is yet to beat Howard in Ann Arbor, and Howard is yet to beat Izzo in East Lansing. Heading into the season, Howard and Izzo were deadlocked at 3-3 in head-to-head games. Earlier this season, Izzo’s Spartans managed to take down Howard’s Wolverines in East Lansing, 59-53, in an abnormally poor shooting night for both teams. Now, we sit just ten days from the 2022-23 Howard vs. Izzo rematch in Ann Arbor — Izzo will either buck the trend, or Howard will tie the series back up. One thing is for sure: these two heavyweights have given us one of the most entertaining basketball rivalry series in a long time — on February 18th, we should be in store for yet another Howard-Izzo classic at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Regardless of the outcome, the Howard-Izzo series should get even more entertaining this year as both should have similar conference and overall records come gameday. Thank you for reading Blue by Ninety. For more Michigan Athletics content from Blue by Ninety, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. For feedback, questions, concerns, or to apply for a writing position, please email our Managing Editor at [email protected] or DM him on Twitter, @CJsWrld_. FOOTBALL2 days ago Michigan Football Superstar Shuts Down Transfer Portal Rumor FOOTBALL16 hours ago Michigan football star expected to be No. 1 in the nation FB RECRUITING22 hours ago Former Michigan football commit reveals new plans FB RECRUITING2 days ago ACC Power Trending For Ex-Michigan Football Commit BASKETBALL2 days ago Michigan Basketball Suffers Huge Injury Loss FOOTBALL1 day ago Draft Stock Continues To Rise For Former Michigan Quarterback FOOTBALL3 hours ago Former Michigan Football Star Becomes D1 Assistant Coach
Engelhard Dam, Kruger National Park Afrikaans name: Engelharddam Engelhard Dam in Kruger National Park Engelhard Dam, in Kruger National Park, is named after an American businessman named Charles Engelhard who donated the funds for its construction. Accommodation near Kruger National Park Are you looking for accommodation in the area surrounding Kruger National Park? From Letaba the S46 gravel road follows the river and dam and there are many loop roads leading towards the dam for better views. On the north side of the dam the S62 gravel road offers great views as well. Birding in the area around Engelhard Dam can be quite productive. One should explore all the loop roads on the northern and southern sides of the dam. Obviously waterbirds are the main attraction. Look for Black Heron, African Spoonbill, Little Egret, and African Openbill. You have a good chance of seeing Goliath, Grey and Squacco Herons. The surrounding bush is good for a variety of Bee-eaters, Cuckoos, waxbills and more. There is a good chance of seeing African Fish-Eagle. View with the dam wall in the distance
Escape Rooms in North Carolina Guide - A-Escape (Asheville NC) - Breakout (Asheville NC) - The Box Escape Room (Charlotte NC) - Exit Strategy North and South (Charlotte NC) - Breakout (Greensboro NC) - Amaze Room Escape (Raleigh NC) - Bull City Escape (Durham NC) - Total Escape (Winston-Salem NC) - The Exit Games (Wilmington NC) - Green Light Escape Room (Wilmington NC) Escape Rooms in Asheville NC 12 Balance Ln, Asheville NC • 336-265-2010 This Asheville NC escape room offers four different scenarios for visitors to try. But be sure to check out their website before you go, as they do require advance reservations. In “Mystery Lodge,” guests help Great Uncle Lou try to save his lodge from being torn down by a greedy business tycoon. For “The Abandoned Submarine,” you’ll dive down into the darkest depths of the ocean to check on the crew of the U.S.S Fortitude and find out why they suddenly went quiet. If you’re into extraterrestrials and paranormal phenomena, have a go at cracking “Diner 51” and find out what happened to the missing scientist. Short on time? Try “Escape the Subway,” in which your team has to figure out how to stop a runaway train car before it reaches the end of the line. READ MORE: The 35 Best Things to Do in Asheville NC 60 Patton Ave, Asheville NC • 336-265-2010 For a super fun time with your friends and family, check out Breakout Escape Rooms. There’s something for everyone’s interest and abilities here: You and your team have 60 minutes to try and solve one of 9 different Asheville escape room scenarios. You can pose as detectives solving kidnappings and murders, step up as a bomb squad to disarm an explosive hidden somewhere in Downtown Asheville, or charge into a Wild West saloon to free your friends from handcuffs. See how you hold up in a hijacked plane hostage situation, or dare to enter the Mystery Mansion, which is inhabited by a reclusive and notoriously eccentric family! Escape Rooms in Charlotte NC 3. The Box Escape Room 6604 E. WT Harris Blvd, Suite E, Charlotte NC • 704.750.8218 The Box Escape Room in Charlotte, North Carolina is a great place to go for an exhilarating experience. Guests are given an hour to solve all the riddles, clues, and puzzles in each of their four rooms. Be careful not to get trapped in “The Witch‘s Cabin,” with its weird glowing lights and horrific sounds of screams. With only a 45% solve rate, this one is a real challenge! For science-minded folks, there’s the “Binary Room,” where your team must save a comatose scientist from a lab disaster. “The Ventriloquist Room” is ultra-creepy. Little Timmy has been abducted by the Puppet Master, and you have an hour to save the boy before the sinister villain returns. Crime junkies will love “Cold Case Killer,” where teams try to solve the spine-tingling mystery of Vincent and Margaret Harden’s strange house. 4. Exit Strategy North and South (North) 9539 Pinnacle Dr. Ste 300, Charlotte NC • 980-859-4482 (South) 4215 Stuart Andrew Blvd Ste B, Charlotte NC • 980-349-5851 There are two locations for Exit Strategy in Charlotte NC, each of which offers different scenarios. So wherever you are in the North Carolina town, there’s be an awesome escape room nearby. At the North Charlotte location, visitors can try to solve the creepy “Mansion” room, or be jungle explorers in “The Ruins.” In “Spy Trainer,” you’ll see if you have what it takes to become a member of an elite intelligence unit, or try to escape the sacrificial chamber of “Baruta’s Revenge.” At their South Charlotte location, you can partake in the Ocean’s 11-like scenario of “The Queen City Bank Heist,” or dare to be a participant in a clinical trial in the “Side Effects” room. “Gone” gives you an opportunity to investigate the disappearance of myriad people in 1986, or you can try to work out what is up with Jaime in the super-challenging “Twisted” room. Escape Rooms in Greensboro NC 700 Carnegie Place, Greensboro NC • 336-265-2010 Another location in the Breakout chain of escape rooms, this fun Greensboro NC attraction has different themed scenarios for all levels of adventurers to choose from. For “The Kidnapping,” “Wild West,” and “Hostage,” one member of your team will literally be put in handcuffs that the rest of you will have to try to unlock. There is a “Runaway Train” to escape from in one scenario, and a bomb to deactivate in the “Bomb Squad” room. In the “Clue” room, you’ll get to channel Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, and the rest of the gang in this escape room twist on the famous detective board game. And in “Island Escape,” you and your team must work together quickly in order to escape the flowing lava that is erupting from a very nearby volcano! READ MORE: The 20 Best North Carolina Hiking Trails Escape Rooms in Raleigh/Durham NC 6. Amaze Room Escape 3209 Gresham Lake Rd, Suite128, Raleigh NC • 984-200-3402 Amaze Room Escape has locations in several cities in North Carolina, including this fantastic escape room in Raleigh NC. They have three rooms to choose from, and all are considered pretty high on the difficulty rating. In the “Mysterious Room,” you and your team have one hour to steal a priceless necklace from the infamous treasure hunter, Doctor Alexander. Their “Prison Break” room finds your team captured and locked up by a rebel army. You must work together quickly and escape before you all meet your end tomorrow. For “Escape from the Black and White,” you’re famous musicians who awaken in a world of confusion. You have to try to figure out what happened to you and how to escape this fog of black and white. READ MORE: The 25 Best North Carolina Music Festivals 7. Bull City Escape 711 Iredell Street, Durham NC • 919-627-8386 There are 5 fun-filled rooms to tackle at Bull City Escape. This escape room only offers private bookings, meaning you will never have to be in a room with strangers. You and your team are allowed one hour to crack all the codes, puzzles, and conundrums at this escape room in Durham NC. In “Wrong Side of Tobacco Road,” you’ll try to find all of your Coach’s missing things in a rival coach’s office. If you want an early Christmas in NC, you can have a go at organizing Santa’s workshop in “Elf’s Revenge.” “Lunar Lockdown” has your team trying to make it back to Earth safely after crashing your spaceship, with dwindling oxygen and time running out. Other options include entering the “Enchanted Kingdom” to find all of the missing crown jewels, or helping police solve the mysterious murder of Edward Montgomery in “A Study in Murder.” Escape Rooms in Winston-Salem NC 8. Total Escape 280 Charlois Blvd, Lower Level, Winston-Salem NC • 336-747-1178 Total Escape offers a thrilling escape room experience in Winston-Salem NC. They have 4 scenarios to choose from (each of which offers more than one room to tackle), but all require making a reservation online before showing up. In “The Temple of Tikal,” your team is trapped inside an ancient Mayan temple and have to solve a bunch of puzzles if you want to get out alive. “Prison Break” finds crime boss Matty and his sidekick trying to help you get out of jail after you took the fall for them. Finally, your goal in “Yacht Heist” isn’t just to escape the room, but to try to get away with as much booty as possible! READ MORE: The 10 Best Things to Do in Winston Salem NC Escape Rooms in Wilmington NC 9. The Exit Games Princess Street Location- 118-C Princess St, Wilmington NC • 910-833-5881 Front Street Location- 2 N Front St, 2nd Floor, Wilmington NC • 910-833-5881 There are two locations for The Exit Games in Wilmington NC, and they’re conveniently located just one block from each other. Make sure to book online in advance before heading over to play one of their 4 exciting escape room games. In “White Rabbit Society,” you must prove your magic skills worthy by solving the conundrums if you want to become a member of an elite group of magicians. The “Front Street Casino Heist” casts you and your team as members of a successful crime syndicate trying to steal all the valuables from a vault. For “Hidden Needle Tattoo Parlor,” you’re the newest apprentice in a top tattoo shop trying to get through all the challenges your mentor has set for your fast-paced apprenticeship. Animal lovers may enjoy “Dog Gone Alley,” in which a poor dog named Buddy is lost and your team has to figure out where he came from and return him to his worried human. 10. Green Light Escape Room Green Light offers some of the best escape rooms in Wilmington NC, with 5 scenarios to pick from. All are private events, so make sure to book online before you show up! “Kidnapped” is the perfect escape room for beginners. You and your team find yourselves trapped in a dark room in another era, so you must try to get out and find a way back to your own time. Another good one for beginners, “Alien Escape” finds players trying to escape a weird cryogenic chamber before your extra-terrestrial captors return. “The Attic” is a little more difficult and a LOT more creepy! You’ll need to watch out for things that go bump in the night while trying to help Little Claire find her lost toys. Their newest and trickiest escape room is called the “Brewery Heist.” All you have to do is get your hands on some beer before all the breweries in the area run dry. No hops? The horror!! -by Emma Gallagher; lead photo via Canva
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Being introduced on the market in 2003, Nasdaq Directors Desk is a software solution for paperless meetings and business processes. Directors Desk was designed to ensure the unbeatable security of business files. It leverages advanced Canadian, US and UK servers for storage of mission-critical files. After years of development and advancement, Nasdaq Directors Desk has been improved considerably and today it offers more than just safe business material storage. Directors Desk streamlines task completion by providing collaboration tools and quick viewing of documents. It enables quick access to files from anywhere in the world supporting various devices. To top it off, the platform provides a wide range of meeting management tools, like voting, real-time notifications, annotations, etc. The most interesting features of Directors Desk board portal include: - Advanced security options, such as 2-step authentication, unique login for users, AES-256 encryption, and private keys. - A quick view of documents and statistics (page views, password alteration, sessions, users, login activity). - Real-time notifications about document updates and uploads. - Compatibility with a wide range of devices, including iOS and Android smartphones. - Advanced role-based access settings, time-out access. - Messaging within the platform. Directors Desk online board meeting software provides users with everything for effective meetings and document sharing. - Calendar management - Deadline management - Possibility to annotate documents - Document templates - Private chat - Real-time chat - Number of languages – 1 - Permission management Before you decide to sign up for one of the Directors Desk usage plans, you can also write to the company to request a demo. They’ll then give you access to a free version tailored to your company’s specifications. If you decide to sign up to the platform, you’ll also have the option to request one-on-one training. You can also get the service to assist you with onboarding new directors and other users Directors Desk Pricing The vast majority of Directors Desk board portal reviews prove that users are totally satisfied with this solution. There are at least five reasons to select this board portal software: - An exceptional level of security thanks to TLS encryption and two-factor authentication guarantees the safety of files and accounts. - Nasdaq Directors Desk is one of the leading board portal vendors: it provides high-quality 24/7 customer support and an exceptional level of service. - The software features all essential board and meeting tools for efficient handling of documents and calendars. It can be used for both mission-critical tasks and long-term use. - Directors Desk is available as a cloud-based solution that’s compatible with the vast majority of devices. It’s convenient for working on the go. - Redundant servers located in three key regions ensure fast access to files and quick updates in real-time. Being one of the worthiest meeting management solutions, Directors Desk is a comprehensive platform that would be suitable for companies of any size and specialization. A powerful solution for board governance, the Directors Desk is ideal for both private and public, for profit and not-for-profit organizations. Among the many collaboration resources available, you’ll find: - File management with permission levels - Editable meeting schedule/calendar for all members - Live polling/voting feature - Sending notifications/RSVPs to meeting participants - Meeting minute templates - Secure electronic signatures These and other features will help your board of directors conduct meetings, store important files, collect votes, answer surveys, and perform many other board-related tasks smoothly and securely. Is the Directors desk board portal available on mobile devices? Yes, you can work on digital board books and prepare for board meetings on any device. There’s a dedicated Directors Desk app for Android and iOS users. Does Director’s Desk provide SaaS or on-premise solutions? Nasdaq Directors Desk offers a SaaS solution. It means your Nasdaq board portal is hosted on the vendor’s server, and you can access it via a web browser. With what video platforms does Directors Desk software integrate? Users can easily start board meeting by video conferencing right within the software thanks to Zoom and Microsoft Teams integrations.
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3 common anti-ageing mistakes you could be making in Summer Throughout summer, we want you to protect your skin, not only from the effects of the harsh Australian sun, but also from other factors that cause premature ageing, such as DNA damage. Ageing is a part of life – regardless, but wouldn’t you like to slow it down? Turns out, your actions can either accelerate or put the brakes on many aspects of anti-ageing. Can you stop ageing? Likely no, however there are ways we can help you reverse the signs of ageing. Below we address some common anti-ageing mistakes you could be making in summer. Mistake 1: Not wearing sunscreen every day It might be an obvious one, but missing sunscreen in your daily routine is one of the most common summer (and winter) beauty mistakes we all make, so it’s no wonder it sits at number one on our list. Sunscreen should be worn every single day, all year round. Repeated sun or ultraviolet (UV) light exposure with little to no protection is responsible for 90 percent of visible changes to the skin. Over time, this light exposure causes damage to your elastin, collagen, and skin cells, leading to premature signs of ageing including fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. The technical term for these changes is “photoaging,” and while most people know photoaging as sun damage, other types of damage can occur, depending on which type of UV ray enters the skin. The UV radiation that affects the skin is composed of two different wavelengths, UVA and UVB. UVB wavelength is the main culprit behind sunburn, whereas UVA wavelength is responsible for much of the damage we associate with photoaging. Thankfully, these skin issues are preventable with daily sunscreen use. Image: One of the best-known examples of “photoaging” is this 69-year-old man who had driven a delivery truck for 28 years. Chronic UVA exposure, transmitted through window glass, resulted in the progressive thickening and wrinkling of the skin on the left side of his face. (credit: Cosmetics Business) Even if you find yourself indoors most days, it’s likely that you’ll take a short drive to work or sit near a window or under fluorescent or halogen lights in your everyday life. UVA can pass through glass windows, and the fluorescent and halogen lights emit low levels of UVA that can accelerate skin ageing and damage. This is why it’s important to apply your sunscreen every day. We understand to get you wearing your sunscreen religiously, you’ll want something that feels great on the skin – something that doesn’t feel like your typical heavy sunscreen. Enter stage right, the lightweight broad-spectrum sun protection from mesoestetic, ideal for the hotter months. Our favourites? The tinted mesoprotech melan 130 SPF offering 50+ full sun protection for summer. Mistake 2: Not getting enough sleep Summer in Australia means balmy days that lead into long nights partying with friends, school holidays and the Christmas and New Year period, known as the silly season. It’s safe to say your social life will be flat out like a lizard drinking, and ultimately your sleep schedule may suffer. Skimping on sleep is one mistake you may not realise can cause premature ageing. Sleep deprivation can affect genes associated with both DNA repair and DNA damage. Whilst we sleep, chromosomes within DNA appear to be more active, healing DNA faster and more efficiently than when we’re awake. Not getting enough sleep doesn’t just mean feeling tired the next day – it will also impact the way our skin ages. The science of epigenetics shows that environmental factors such as lack of sleep, pollution and sun exposure can affect the ageing process. A first of its kind, the skincare experts from mesoestetic have created an anti-ageing facial formulated with epigenetic active ingredients that are designed to act on these epigenetic changes and resynchronise the natural processes of skin protection and repair. The ultimate facial for anti-ageing, the mesoestetic Advanced Epigenetic Facial + LED uses unique diagnostic technology to identify skin needs, lifestyle and treatable conditions alongside epigenetic variables that can affect the ageing process for you as an individual. The result? A 100% personalised professional facial to deliver youthful-looking skin through innovation and anti-ageing efficacy. In just an hour, you can experience a relaxing and results driven facial, which works on cellular activation and DNA repair at the deepest of levels for a wide range of benefits. If it’s your first time experiencing this facial, book in your complimentary Epigenetic Facial Skin Diagnosis with your mesoestetic Advanced Epigenetic Facial + LED, so that your therapist can identify your individual skin needs. Mistake 3: Not protecting your skin from free radical damage The skin has a natural antioxidant defence system that combats free radicals from the environment. But when free radicals overwhelm the skin’s natural antioxidant system, depleting the skin of the antioxidant vitamins C and E, the skin cannot protect itself. This is known as free radical damage, or oxidative stress. How does oxidative stress affect the skin? Specifically, it speeds up the ageing process and contributes to the loss of collagen and elastin in the skin, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles; it hinders the skin’s natural repair process and triggers inflammation. If you’re missing a powerful antioxidant from your skincare routine, then you’re not protecting your skin from free radical damage, and ultimately leaving yourself open to premature ageing. One of the most powerful vitamins for preventing premature ageing and DNA damage is vitamin C. You’ll want to diligently apply vitamin C, especially in summer, to help prevent and correct visible signs of ageing and give skin a more youthful glow. As leaders in vitamin C, Medik8 provide incredibly powerful formulas in cleverly stabilised systems. Our pick for a power-packed vitamin C? The Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe, a super-stable form of vitamin C that boosts the antioxidant defence levels in the skin. Ever the multi-tasker, C-Tetra Luxe also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving the complexion plump, radiant and youthful looking. The serum’s brightening power is supercharged by maracuja oil, which is naturally awash with vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids. Vitamin C and vitamin E are ultra-potent antioxidants in their own right, but when used together, they work in synergy to boost their antioxidant activity to fight free radical damage and neutralise the effects of environmental aggressors such as pollution and sun-induced damage that cause premature ageing. Another potent pick from Medik8, and a great alternative if you have sensitivities to vitamin C, is their Copper PCA Peptides, an antioxidant blend that mimics the body’s natural free radical defence system. Centred around copper PCA, a mineral peptide patented by Medik8 for its unprecedented antioxidant power, this serum neutralises an expansive list of skin-damaging free radicals to leave the complexion looking smooth, youthful, and undeniably radiant. If you need help choosing the right antioxidants for your skin, you can book a complimentary phone consult with Bobbie Charles therapist who can help prescribe the right products to purchase. 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বায়োগ্রাফি : Salman Aziz is a Bangladeshi independent author and artist. He was born in Pabna, Bangladesh. But he mostly grew up in Dhaka city. He is the youngest of his siblings and he has only one elder sister. From a young age, he was a very talented student. Most of the time, he was honored for his excellent results. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering with remarkable marks. From his childhood, he was very attached to the arts. He wrote many poems and short stories in local newspapers and magazines. But he had to take intervals because of the pressure of studying. He also learned singing. In 2008, he worked as a model in a well-known fashion house in Dhaka named R.M. fashion. He published his debut book, 6th September: A Very Unknown Mysterious Story in early 2017. After a few years gap, he came back with his philosophical book, Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 1. The book contains his analytical verses and related metaphorical pictures. The book has multiple volumes. Besides writing, he has also made symbolic short films. In 2014 he debuted as a filmmaker. His first short film was Bloody Dark Dream which he released on IMDb. He majorly got recognition worldwide for his multiple international award-winning short film, Lost in the Black Hole. In 2019, he initially screened his film at the 15th International Short & Independent Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film festivals in Europe, Asia, and the American continent. He also got officially selected and nominated for Tareq Shahriar Best Independent Shorts Award (most reputed award for Bangladeshi Young & Aspiring Filmmakers). In 2020, he made its alternate version which got officially selected, nominated, awarded, and screened at various international film festivals. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Bangladesh has appreciated Salman Aziz for creating the first-ever symbolic silent cult film in this country and acting in five metaphorical characters. And the director has officially certified it as intellectual property in Bangladesh. He mostly gets motivation from Mother Teresa and Bayazid Bastami. His main aim in life is to do something for the people and be in their hearts forever.
Style, grace mixed with a touch of that famed French flair. Hadrien Meilleur took the inaugural Reef Rampage, giving us an excellent day of brilliant surf. The Malta Surf and Sup Association’s first event, held in Marley’s Bahar ic Caghaq, drew in the crowds on fine sunny day with great waves on the 21st of January. Just picture it: a warm sun to the cool breeze, epic waves and a crowd like no other… which Bray Grima snapped so well using his 35mm. The competition was split into four 1st round heats, with three surfers emerging from each group into a Round of 12. It trickled down, sifting through the best surfers until a final four popped up as finalists. Three judges, Damian Debinski, Liam Spiteri and Mark (hello!), scored each wave, maintaining a consistent scoring system throughout each round. Rudy Dorekens, ironically the competition’s official timekeeper kept things flowing smoothly too! Hadrien’s calmness made him ruthless as he kept getting better and faster by the heat. As it climaxed in the final, it was clear the French American would be eyeing the prize. Beside Hadri in the final lineup, Italian Carlo Gravina stormed through to the final four after an excellent semi-final. Carlo’s focus was laser-sharp all day as he picked off his fellow surfers one by one in each heat. He was strong and in the mood to win. Sky Howes also had a brilliant day in the water, which kept getting better and better with some good long waves, and sweet turns. With high scorers in every heat, Sky was hungry for glory, after narrowly missing out on a podium finish in last year’s Cold Water Invitational. (Aaron Attard with the snaps above, capturing the excitement at sea.) Matteo Saccardi made the final too, and the young Italian gave us some brilliant long rides throughout the day. He stormed through a semi-final heat with an incredible buzzer-beater, and looked cool and calm in the water all day. The final was a lesson in surfing, with all four surfers scoring high. A tight group impressed the judges with scores that were consistent and similar. It was a very close final, with Hadrien eventually cementing his place at the top after a sweet wave towards the very end of the heat. It was a fully deserved victory for the dazzling surfer. “I never thought I was gonna win for a second,” joked Hadrien before congratulating all the surfers and finalists. He’s stoked with the win! Brilliant prizes followed… The roadshow continued as the crowd and surfers moved to Salumeria Gardens in St. Julian’s, where we were on hand to give out the gorgeous trophies and amazing prize bags consisting of vouchers for Quiksilver and Billabong outlets in Sliema (aka RIOT), Bomba merch and stickers, surf equipment from Decathlon and an amazing surf skateboard from BoatSalesMalta. The trophies, sponsored by Malta Surf School and handmade by Elena Cassar, were the cherry on top of the big cake. During the day, Dr Juice were on hand to power the surfers with juices while fans (and mums) brought cupcakes, treating our surfers like royalty. The crowd were treated too, with sick tunes coming from Dissspin, setting the tone during the day. Tonio Brio won the prize for the Bomba Wipe Out – and fittingly already lost his prize at the awards ceremony- finders keepers, eh! The conditions were great all day, giving us consistent surfable waves with some breaks. This lead to a show for the spectators and judges alike with plenty of action and every surfer catching points and scoring well. As Hadrien wakes up on Monday, he’ll be greeted by an inbox bursting with messages – a real crowd pleaser, and one who was also part of the organizing committee, which included fellow finalist Sky, Braydon Grima whose creative mind birthed the super event poster, and of course, yours truly Mark from BOMBA – and we’re super proud to serve this amazing community. Only one question remains now. When’s the next one? We’ll all meet at Maori on Sunday 28th for a potluck dinner, and we already know the main topic of conversation! Reef Rampage: you were a blast!
Explore ACCA in Pakistan Start your adventure to become a finance hero with ACCA in Pakistan. Here you will read the way to be great with numbers, the steps to begin, and the amazing job you can get. Learn how ACCA turns your love for finance into an exciting journey.. Dream of becoming a finance superhero? ACCA in Pakistan is your secret superpower. With its global recognition, ACCA turns you into a master of numbers, helping businesses shine and grow. Find the Scope Of CA And Scope of ACCA in Pakistan 2024 updated here. The Scope of ACCA in Pakistan ACCA’s scope in Pakistan is like a vast treasure map, filled with golden opportunities. It’s not just a course; it’s a journey to becoming a sought-after professional in the business world. Whether you’re aiming for the highest ACCA salary in Pakistan or want to make a big impact, ACCA is your key. How to Start Your ACCA Adventure Thinking about how to apply for ACCA in Pakistan? Start after completing your O-Levels or A-Levels. The ACCA in Pakistan requirements are straightforward, focusing on your passion for numbers and dedication to learning. Choosing the best institute for ACCA in Pakistan is crucial—it’s like picking your superhero academy. The Path to Financial Victory ACCA professionals are the heroes of the finance world. From banks to big corporations, everyone needs an ACCA qualifier to save the day. With competitive starting salaries for ACCA in Pakistan, your career is set to launch like a rocket. And yes, the ACCA salary in Pakistan per month grows as you gain experience, making every challenge worth it. ACCA Salary Insight Curious about the ACCA salary in rupee? As a starting hero, your earnings are promising, and they only get better. The ACCA salary per month lets you enjoy a lifestyle of your dreams while saving the day, one financial report at a time. The highest ACCA salary in Pakistan is a testament to the value and respect ACCA professionals command. Here is an estimated salary table for ACCA professionals in Pakistan, based on experience, which provides valuable insight for individuals considering this career path. Please note, that the figures presented are estimates and can vary widely depending on the employer, location, industry, and individual capabilities. \|Estimated Monthly Salary (PKR) \|40,000 – 60,000 \|60,000 – 100,000 \|100,000 – 150,000 \|150,000 – 250,000 \|250,000 – 500,000+ ACCA Heroes Among Us Pakistan is home to many ACCA success stories. These finance superheroes started just like you, with dreams and determination. Their journeys from learning ACCA in Pakistan fees to becoming leaders in their fields are filled with inspiration and excitement for what you can achieve. Challenges on Your Journey Every hero faces challenges, and ACCA is no different. But remember, overcoming these obstacles only makes you stronger. With hard work, the right guidance from the best institutes, and an understanding of ACCA in Pakistan fees, you’re unstoppable. Your Future with ACCA The future is bright for ACCA professionals in Pakistan. With the economy evolving, your skills will be in high demand, ensuring a secure and exciting career. Imagine the possibilities as you contribute to the success of businesses and the economy. Your ACCA journey in Pakistan is more than just a career path; it’s an adventure filled with growth, challenges, and triumphs. With a solid start, an understanding of ACCA in Pakistan requirements, and a vision for the future, you’re on your way to becoming a finance superhero. Ready to Begin? Dive into the world of ACCA with enthusiasm. For more details on how to apply, ACCA salary insights, and choosing the best institute for ACCA in Pakistan, start exploring today. Your superhero journey awaits. As you wrap up this guide, remember that starting your ACCA journey in Pakistan is the first step towards a future filled with success and excitement in the finance world. Scope of ACCA in Pakistan is not just about numbers; it’s about opening doors to endless opportunities, achieving your dreams, and making a real difference. So, get ready to dive in, study hard, and embrace the adventure. The path may have its challenges, but with dedication and hard work, you’ll emerge as a finance superhero ready to conquer the world.
Is Europe (still) turning Japanese? A lesson from the 90’s Seven years since the start of the financial crisis and it’s ever harder to dismiss the notion that Europe is turning Japanese. Now this is far from a new comparison, and the suggestions made by many since 2008 that the developed world was on course to repeat Japan’s experience now appear wide of the mark (we’ve discussed our own view of the topic previously here and here). The substantial pick-up in growth in many developed economies, notably the US and UK, instead indicates that many are escaping their liquidity traps and finding their own paths, rather than blindly following Japan’s road to oblivion. Super-expansionary policy measures, it can be argued, have largely been successful. Not so, though, in Europe, where Japan’s lesson doesn’t yet seem to have been taken on board. And here, the bond market is certainly taking the notion seriously. 10 year bund yields have collapsed from just shy of 2% at the turn of the year and the inflation market is pricing in a mere 1.4% inflation for the next 10 years; significantly below the ECB’s quantitative definition of price stability. So just how reasonable is the comparison with Japan and what could fixed income investors expect if history repeats itself? The prelude to the recent European experience wasn’t all that different to that of Japan in the late 1980s. Overly loose financial conditions resulted in a property boom, elevated stock markets and the usual fall from grace that typically follows. As is the case today in Europe, Japan was left with an over-sized and weakened banking system, and an over-indebted and aging population. Both Japan and Europe were either unable or unwilling to run countercyclical policies and found that the monetary transmission mechanism became impaired. Both also laboured under periods of strong currency appreciation – though the Japanese experience was the more extreme – and the constant reality of household and banking sector deleveraging. The failure to deal swiftly and decisively with its banking sector woes – unlike the example of the US – continues to limit lending to the wider Eurozone economy, much as was the case in Japan during the 1990s and beyond. And despite the fact that Japanese demographics may look much worse than Europe’s do today, back in the 1990s they were far more comparable to those in Europe currently. Probably the most glaring difference in the two experiences is centred around the labour market response. Whereas Eurozone unemployment has risen substantially post crisis, the Japanese experience involved greater downward pressure on wages with relatively fewer job losses and a more significant downward impact on prices. With such obvious similarities between the two positions, and whilst acknowledging some notable differences, it’s surely worthwhile looking at the Japanese bond market response. As you would expect from an economy mired in deflation, Japan’s experience over two decades has been characterised by extremely low bond yields (chart 1). Low government bond yields likely encouraged investors to chase yield and invest in corporate bonds, pushing spreads down (chart 2) and creating a virtuous circle that ensured low default rates and low bond yields – a situation that remains true some 23 years later. As an aside, Japanese default rates have remained exceptionally low, despite the country’s two decades of stagnation. Low interest rates, high levels of liquidity, and the refusal to allow any issuers to default or restructure created a country overrun by zombie banks and companies. This has resulted in lower productivity and so lower long-term growth potential – far from ideal, but not a bad thing in the short-to-medium term for a corporate bond investor. With this in mind, European credit spreads approaching historically tight levels, as seen today, can be easily justified. Europe currently finds itself in a similar position to that of Japan several years into its crisis. Outright deflation may seem some way off, although the risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored clearly exists and has been much alluded to of late. Japan’s biggest mistake was likely the relative lack of action on the part of the BOJ. It will be interesting to see what, if any response, the ECB sees as appropriate on June 5th and in subsequent months. Though it is probably too early to call for the ‘Japanification’ of Europe, a long-term policy of ECB supported liquidity, low bond yields and tight spreads doesn’t seem too farfetched. The ECB have said they are ready to act. They should be. The warning signs are there for all to see. The value of investments will fluctuate, which will cause prices to fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
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This series of talks is on one of the most esoteric treatises in the world. It will show you the way to become more than the body and the way to bloom - how not to remain a seed but to become a golden flower. What, in India, they call the one thousand-petalled lotus, in China they call the golden flower. It is a symbol that represents perfection, totality. Moreover, the flower represents the actualization of the potential - the beauty, the grandeur, the splendor of being. This treatise, The Secret of Secrets: The Secret of the Golden Flower, is very ancient, possibly one of the most ancient treatises in the world - at least 25 centuries old. But 25 centuries can be traced back very easily. And this treatise is also, uniquely, a great synthesis of all the great religions. The Bible belongs to the Christians, the Talmud belongs to the Jews, the Vedas belong to the Hindus, the Dhammapada to the Buddhists, the Tao Te Ching to the Taoists. But this small book, The Secret of Secrets: The Secret of the Golden Flower, belongs to no one in particular, or it belongs to all. It is heavily based on Taoist teachings, a flowering of the Taoist approach to life and existence. But it is not only that. Zarathustra has played a role; his teachings are incorporated within it. Buddhist teachings have also been integrated, and a certain esoteric school of Christians, the Nestorians, have played their part. It is one of the most synthetical approaches. These 31 talks will introduce you to a world of consciousness, meditation, and a transformative space - it's a pure joy to listen to Osho. I’ve now listened to this twice in its entirety. Indescribable. So I won’t waste time trying to describe it. A perfect and necessary listen for anyone and everyone.
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First up, there's Marco Facciola (16) (Wlofie and Bunny should find this As a 16-year-old high school student in the International Baccalaureate program, I am required to complete a 'personal project' on a non-academic topic that is of interest to me. I have always enjoyed woodworking and design, so I decided to build a functional wooden bicycle. There was to be no metal used in its construction, only wood and glue. I wanted a project that would be a challenge. ding a Wooden Bicycle And then there's Andrew Angellotti (17) (most of us should find this one He's finished one, so why not convert a second? Andrew Angellotti spent nine months and about $6,000 to buy and transform his gasoline-powered 1988 Mazda B2200 pickup into an electric vehicle. Now he's doing the same with a 1992 Toyota Tercel. And, by the way, he's 17. Via AutoBlogGreen, Teen building his own electric vehicles It's stories like this that make me feel optimistic about today's You have my permission to link freely to any entry here. Go ahead, I won't bite. I promise. The dates are the permanent links to that day's entries (or entry, if there is only one entry). The titles are the permanent links to that entry only. The format for the links are simple: Start with the base link for this site: https://boston.conman.org/, then add the date you are interested in, say 2000/08/01, so that would make the final URL: You can also specify the entire month by leaving off the day portion. You can even select an arbitrary portion of time. You may also note subtle shading of the links and that's intentional: the “closer” the link is (relative to the page) the “brighter” it appears. It's an experiment in using color shading to denote the distance a link is from here. If you don't notice it, don't worry; it's not all that It is assumed that every brand name, slogan, corporate name, symbol, design element, et cetera mentioned in these pages is a protected and/or trademarked entity, the sole property of its owner(s), and acknowledgement of this status is implied.
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Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City follows the exploits of Orhan, an engineer in the Robur army. He’s a bit of coward, not always a very nice guy, and when he realises there’s a massive invasion of some sort coming, he’s very tempted to go in the exact opposite direction. But it turns out he’s kind of fond of the Robur, at least some of them, despite the treatment he gets from a lot of them due to his unfortunate skin condition (by which he means his race), and somehow he ends up back in the city, which is about to be besieged, and it’s entirely possible the place won’t last an hour. Well, Orhan’s got the skills for that, right? So he sets about tricking the enemy, fortifying the city, shaking things up and getting things in place so the city can survive. The book goes on like that, from crisis to crisis — how does he find defenders? How does he ensure a supply of water? How does he deal with sappers? How does he deal with a riot? Tick, tick, tick, tick: Orhan survives each encounter, outwits the enemy, and saves the city, at every step. I found some aspects of the book deeply frustrating at the same time as enjoying them. I liked the conceit at the end about the manuscript provenance — the story is told directly by Orhan, and then there’s a tiny bit of framing story at the end explaining why he told the story, and how people come to read it. It also drove me crazy because the end is so abrupt, and everything about it is unclear. I liked the fact that he’s an unreliable narrator, that despite his frank tone and easy admittance of his faults, he also admits to making himself look better in the narrative. It also drives me crazy because I’m not entirely sure which bits he’s lying about. I like the fact that the story doesn’t follow a traditional trajectory and then that also drives me crazy because argh, I thought the ending would be different. I’m really unsure about the decision to have the darker-skinned people (“blueskins”, in Orhan’s parlance) as the dominant race and the clearly white people (“milkfaces”) as the oppressed people, as a direct copy/paste of real events. At one point, Orhan uses a drinking fountain in a garden and is scolded by a keeper who doesn’t recognise him; the tap is for Robur only. I feel like this direct flip can cause some cognitive dissonance in a good way, pointing out the ridiculousness of the discrimination, and that’s probably how it was intended. At the same time, putting the crimes of white people on people of colour, just flipping history to make people of colour everything that’s wrong with the Empire… I’m fairly sure that people of colour have had a lot to say about people doing that; I’ve certainly denounced it when people flipped it so gay people were oppressing straight people. That kind of one-to-one flip, the copy-and-paste, just feels like laziness more than commentary. At the same time, the book does make it clear how okay people can be complicit in terrible things: there are several characters who are friends to Orhan, basically likeable people, who just don’t see the situation and how Orhan is treated, and don’t see it as a problem when they are forced to see it. I kept saying I’d figure out how I felt about this book by writing the review, but it isn’t really helping. I think in the end, I wish the book were a little less ambiguous and ambivalent; I feel unsatisfied because the frame story is so slight, because the ending didn’t build up to anything in the way I’d expected. There’s a lot of things I liked about the book, and I wouldn’t say the things I didn’t like are or should be a total dealbreaker. But overall, I feel pretty dissatisfied — I don’t think this is a book that’s built to have a satisfying ending that isn’t totally cliché, and that dissatisfying end is totally baked into it… but even as I recognise that and the way it was all put together, it annoyed the heck out of me. I think I’ll go for three stars here, which is normally “liked it”, but in this case should be read as “ambivalent in a way that doesn’t mean I don’t care, I just really can’t decide”. I wouldn’t rate it lower than a 2, and I wouldn’t rate it higher than a 4, and 3 is the median, so… there.
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Consider this your invitation to Wrong Party! In this delightfully quirky draft-style card game, compete with your friends to create the GGLOAT—that is, the Greatest Guest List of All Time—by choosing from a variety of mismatched characters and party themes. Will you host the perfect party or kill the vibe? - 2-5 player card game - 30-60 minute playtime - Ages 12+ - Box contains: 152 game cards, 1 Score Tracker, and 5 Party Hats What happens when you invite a Baby, your Dentist, a Drug-Sniffing Dog, and a Mall Santa to Slay a Dragon? And what Murder Mystery Party would be complete without a Proud Mom of an Honor Roll Student and a Cult Leader butting heads? If the front row of your Royal Wedding doesn’t feature a Killer Clown, are you really doing it right?In Wrong Party, players earn points by matching a wide range of characters to different Party Themes while actively sabotaging their opponents. Send cards to your Party Area or Uninvited Guests pile, and then pass on the rest of your hand to the next player. Once your Party Area is full, it’s time to count up your points. The player with the most points after 3 rounds wins the game. Don’t let your party flop!
A quick update:- Alan B and Ron visited the site of an old village hall in Coleford and agreed in principle to retrieving 4000 red imperial bricks for use in the rebuilding of the Station Building. The practicality and logistics of doing this are yet to be finally agreed! More burning of felled trees - much smoke! Broadway Sign nearing completion - watch this space!
Everything is Everything is one lesson I can say that I am really starting to understand at this point in my existence. All the things in my being are proving to have a perfectly timed flow whether it be my first Art teacher, my obstacles or my experiences. All these things rolled together makes being here worth getting through and figuring out. I have decided I deserved to get EVERYTHING I dream of. All things I have tucked away in my journals and sketch books. I was given the POWER OF CREATION so Sketches sculptures and personal projects will come to life within this year of perfect vision. As a child growing up in Sanford Florida there has always been a plethora of bugs, small animals, plants and textures I could study closely. I was taking photos of those memories. Locking them away until I learned to pick up a crayon. I love creating a story along with my art. Adding drama with the illusion of depth, vibrant yet contrasting palates and small interesting textures. Making sure that your eyes stay focused, searching for the next small detail to meet I pull my inspiration from the world around me still today. Now that I have the BRONZE KINGDOM as my bridge to the World of African Creation. You’re seeing my raw craft along with my first stages of becoming a PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTIST that makes me proud to say Everyone viewing my very first exhibition will get the full experience of my evolution as a FINE ARTIST and all of you are in for a treat with future works and other creative endeavors. Stay tuned I Will have my followers’ nose to canvas with my work searching for more hidden gems.
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