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Last week, after purchasing some new mattresses at the department store of SM City Cebu I also made the effort of signing up to SM’s loyalty program called SM Advantage. Loyalty programs entice consumers to return to the same store in order to rack up points. Rewards, rebates, freebies, and benefits await customers in exchange for being bound to one store.
What makes SM Advantage unique from other gimmicks of other malls and stores is its vast array of choices to gain points. For instance, you can gain points when you buy gas at Petron, check in at partnered hotels, and dine in at partnered restaurants.
Application is easy. The department store salesclerk actually invited me and upon me agreeing extracted an application form. The usual basic information such as name, address, and contact number were needed.
Applying to SM Advantages only costs Php150.00.
Filling information only took a few minutes, after which I submitted back the form. Membership entails ownership of a card which I claimed two weeks later. Before that, they gave me a temporary card.
Some time later I found out SM Advantage has an online service. There you can view transactions, report lost or damaged cards, profile update, and change card PIN. Multiple card account registration is also available.
If registration is successful, they will send an email which contains the link to activate your online account.
Clicking on that link redirects you to a notice if activation is successful.
I was delayed at enrolling online thanks to the invalid PIN. By default, your SM Advantage card PIN is birth month and year. For instance, if you were born on June 25, 1985, the PIN should be 0625 0685.
I have tried again and again with my birth month and year, even in SMS registration, to no avail. It must be a bug or perhaps I supplied a different PIN during application and must have forgotten about it.
I resolved to contacting their customer service through their hotline number (02) 833-8888. I just told them what happened. Then they ask for identity verification and finally reset my PIN.
After that, I was able to register online without a hitch.
You can exchange your points to anything sold in SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and other SM retail establishments inside and outside SM Malls.
Basing on my transactions, I found out the ratio to amount spent over points earned is very small. You get to earn 1 point for every Php400.00 spent in SM Supermarkets and Savemore Supermarkets. That’s 0.25% return from your expenditures.
On the other hand, you can earn 1 point for just every Php200.00 if you shop at SM Department Stores. That’s a return of 0.50%.
Remembering I just had my card swiped at an SM Supermarket to earn points, I noticed it was not included in the list of transactions I viewed online.
I suppose it takes a while for them to update transactions. If this happens to you and your points are still not updated to reflect those missed transactions, I suggest contacting their customer service.
Customer Service Counters are found at all SM Department Store, selected SM Supermarkets and SM Hypermarket.
"By default, your SM Advantage card PIN is birth month and year. For instance, if you were born on June 25, the PIN should be 0625."

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last week, after purchasing some new mattresses at the department store of sm city cebu i also made the effort of signing up to sm’s loyalty program called sm advantage. loyalty programs entice consumers to return to the same store in order to rack up points. rewards, rebates, freebies, and benefits await customers in exchange for being bound to one store.
what makes sm advantage unique from other gimmicks of other malls and stores is its vast array of choices to gain points. for instance, you can gain points when you buy gas at petron, check in at partnered hotels, and dine in at partnered restaurants.
application is easy. the department store salesclerk actually invited me and upon me agreeing extracted an application form. the usual basic information such as name, address, and contact number were needed.
applying to sm advantages only costs php150.00.
filling information only took a few minutes, after which i submitted back the form. membership entails ownership of a card which i claimed two weeks later. before that, they gave me a temporary card.
some time later i found out sm advantage has an online service. there you can view transactions, report lost or damaged cards, profile update, and change card pin. multiple card account registration is also available.
if registration is successful, they will send an email which contains the link to activate your online account.
clicking on that link redirects you to a notice if activation is successful.
i was delayed at enrolling online thanks to the invalid pin. by default, your sm advantage card pin is birth month and year. for instance, if you were born on june 25, 1985, the pin should be 0625 0685.
i have tried again and again with my birth month and year, even in sms registration, to no avail. it must be a bug or perhaps i supplied a different pin during application and must have forgotten about it.
i resolved to contacting their customer service through their hotline number (02) 833-8888. i just told them what happened. then they ask for identity verification and finally reset my pin.
after that, i was able to register online without a hitch.
you can exchange your points to anything sold in sm department store, sm supermarket, sm hypermarket and other sm retail establishments inside and outside sm malls.
basing on my transactions, i found out the ratio to amount spent over points earned is very small. you get to earn 1 point for every php400.00 spent in sm supermarkets and savemore supermarkets. that’s 0.25% return from your expenditures.
on the other hand, you can earn 1 point for just every php200.00 if you shop at sm department stores. that’s a return of 0.50%.
remembering i just had my card swiped at an sm supermarket to earn points, i noticed it was not included in the list of transactions i viewed online.
i suppose it takes a while for them to update transactions. if this happens to you and your points are still not updated to reflect those missed transactions, i suggest contacting their customer service.
customer service counters are found at all sm department store, selected sm supermarkets and sm hypermarket.
"by default, your sm advantage card pin is birth month and year. for instance, if you were born on june 25, the pin should be 0625."


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Carrie Underwood will open Super Bowl 52 on Feb. 4 with a video for her new song, “The Champion,” which also features vocals from rapper Ludacris.
Carrie co-penned the anthemic tune with Ludacris, Brett James and Chris DeStefano.
NBC will also incorporate “The Champion” into its coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, which will begin on Feb. 9.
“It was a pleasure to collaborate with Carrie for this inspirational song,” adds Ludacris.
Watch the lyric video for “The Champion” below.

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carrie underwood will open super bowl 52 on feb. 4 with a video for her new song, “the champion,” which also features vocals from rapper ludacris.
carrie co-penned the anthemic tune with ludacris, brett james and chris destefano.
nbc will also incorporate “the champion” into its coverage of the 2018 olympic winter games, which will begin on feb. 9.
“it was a pleasure to collaborate with carrie for this inspirational song,” adds ludacris.
watch the lyric video for “the champion” below.


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The use of certain common medications could delay the recovery of patients with a brain or spinal cord injury, says a research team at the University of East Anglia and other universities in the United Kingdom. The findings were published on August 9, 2015, in the journal Brain Injury.
Researchers examined medications with anticholinergic properties which are prescribed to up to one-half of older adults for conditions such as depression, insomnia, and bladder problems. Antocholinergics are known to have side effects such as dizziness, confusion, and temporary cognitive impairment, but researchers say this study was the first to look at the effects of antocholinergics on people with pre-existing brain and spinal injuries. Clinicians in neuro-rehabilitation units often prescribe medications with anti-cholinergic properties for a variety of symptoms from pain to urinary incontinence.
Researchers studied 52 patients who had acquired brain or spinal cord injuries at a neuro-rehabilitation unit. Patients who had higher levels of anticholinergic medications in their bodies had a longer average hospital stays.
The state of having higher levels of anticholinergic drugs in a body is known as the anticholinergic drug burden, or ACB. A higher ACB score in patients on discharge, when compared to levels on admission, were associated with longer hospital stays and patients with lower ACB scores had shorter hospital stays on average. The team cautioned, however, that the research was an observational study, which means that they cannot imply a cause-and-effect relationship between hospital stays and ACB scores.
Spinal Stenosis: PT or Surgery?

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the use of certain common medications could delay the recovery of patients with a brain or spinal cord injury, says a research team at the university of east anglia and other universities in the united kingdom. the findings were published on august 9, 2015, in the journal brain injury.
researchers examined medications with anticholinergic properties which are prescribed to up to one-half of older adults for conditions such as depression, insomnia, and bladder problems. antocholinergics are known to have side effects such as dizziness, confusion, and temporary cognitive impairment, but researchers say this study was the first to look at the effects of antocholinergics on people with pre-existing brain and spinal injuries. clinicians in neuro-rehabilitation units often prescribe medications with anti-cholinergic properties for a variety of symptoms from pain to urinary incontinence.
researchers studied 52 patients who had acquired brain or spinal cord injuries at a neuro-rehabilitation unit. patients who had higher levels of anticholinergic medications in their bodies had a longer average hospital stays.
the state of having higher levels of anticholinergic drugs in a body is known as the anticholinergic drug burden, or acb. a higher acb score in patients on discharge, when compared to levels on admission, were associated with longer hospital stays and patients with lower acb scores had shorter hospital stays on average. the team cautioned, however, that the research was an observational study, which means that they cannot imply a cause-and-effect relationship between hospital stays and acb scores.
spinal stenosis: pt or surgery?


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The grand opening for Scottsdale's newest casino, the Talking Stick Resort, is scheduled for June 10, and already it's being favorably compared to the high end properties on the Las Vegas strip. It's an apt comparison for the Talking Stick Resort, which unofficially opened on April 15, because, as at many of the Las Vegas casinos, the video surveillance system there was a design/build by North American Video (NAV) and M. Malia and Associates (MMA). The 1,500-camera system also features one of the gaming industry's first installations of a serverless storage solution.
"The Talking Stick Resort design/build is an example of our serious commitment to being technically progressive leaders in the video surveillance and security market," said Jason Oakley, CEO, North American Video. "Based on our experience, we understand how a sophisticated and well designed video surveillance system can help mitigate security threats that are unique to a casino environment and we view this project as a clear demonstration of that capability."
NAV was chosen to design and install the hybrid analog/digital video surveillance system after completing a series of product demonstrations for the owner's representative, SICON and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC), operators of the project. The system design includes more than 1,500 cameras. Images from the cameras are recorded on a serverless computing platform and the solution provides both storage and server resources in a single array.
"NAV's expertise and dedication helped bring the surveillance system online," said Arif Siddique, President, SICON. "We are pleased to have completed another successful NAV/SICON project."
The Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to the 240,000 square foot casino, the property will feature a world-class resort offering 497 deluxe guest rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art spa, multiple fine dining and casual restaurants, a grand ballroom and a 36-hole championship golf course.

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the grand opening for scottsdale's newest casino, the talking stick resort, is scheduled for june 10, and already it's being favorably compared to the high end properties on the las vegas strip. it's an apt comparison for the talking stick resort, which unofficially opened on april 15, because, as at many of the las vegas casinos, the video surveillance system there was a design/build by north american video (nav) and m. malia and associates (mma). the 1,500-camera system also features one of the gaming industry's first installations of a serverless storage solution.
"the talking stick resort design/build is an example of our serious commitment to being technically progressive leaders in the video surveillance and security market," said jason oakley, ceo, north american video. "based on our experience, we understand how a sophisticated and well designed video surveillance system can help mitigate security threats that are unique to a casino environment and we view this project as a clear demonstration of that capability."
nav was chosen to design and install the hybrid analog/digital video surveillance system after completing a series of product demonstrations for the owner's representative, sicon and the salt river pima-maricopa indian community (srp-mic), operators of the project. the system design includes more than 1,500 cameras. images from the cameras are recorded on a serverless computing platform and the solution provides both storage and server resources in a single array.
"nav's expertise and dedication helped bring the surveillance system online," said arif siddique, president, sicon. "we are pleased to have completed another successful nav/sicon project."
the talking stick resort, an enterprise of the salt river pima-maricopa indian community, is located in scottsdale, arizona. in addition to the 240,000 square foot casino, the property will feature a world-class resort offering 497 deluxe guest rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art spa, multiple fine dining and casual restaurants, a grand ballroom and a 36-hole championship golf course.


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Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) recently won two prestigious sustainment awards from Practice Greenhealth, a national organization focused on reducing medical waste throughout hospitals.
EACH received the Greenhealth Emerald Award and Greening the OR (Operating Room) Recognition.
Medical waste not only includes packaging and single use items, it also consists of energy, greenhouse gasses, water, food and pharmaceutical waste.
The Environmental Services Department and hospital staff members have taken great strides to reduce hospital waste, to include using environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals, microfiber flat mops, single-stream recycling and the use of solar farms.
Even the garbage is closely monitored and weighed to determine if sustainability efforts are effective.
“We have saved over 50,000 gallons of water by switching over to flat mops here,” said Winburn.
EACH is the first military health facility to implement a reusable Sharps container program, according to Winburn. This program recycles hypodermic needle disposal containers for repeated use, saving an estimated $28,000 annually and diverts about five tons of nonbiodegradable plastic from landfills.
Another project that helps sustainment efforts at EACH includes water fountains with reusable bottle-filling stations. Winburn partnered with the hospital’s facility manager, Rashad Rajab, to purchase and install these fountains across the hospital to allow staff and beneficiaries to refill their water bottles. A number is featured at the top of the unit showing the potential number of plastic bottles kept out of landfills.
Each year, additional projects to promote sustainability are created, researched and implemented if they are found to be viable solutions to recycling needs. Each project not only brings EACH closer to Fort Carson Net Zero goals, but it is also another opportunity to compete for sustainability awards, such as those offered by Greenhealth.
This year marks the sixth year EACH has entered the competition, the fifth time the hospital earned the Emerald Award and the third time it earned Greening the OR Recognition.
During the ceremony, Winburn accepted both awards on behalf of the hospital and stated that all the staff and the command team were essential in winning the award.

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evans army community hospital (each) recently won two prestigious sustainment awards from practice greenhealth, a national organization focused on reducing medical waste throughout hospitals.
each received the greenhealth emerald award and greening the or (operating room) recognition.
medical waste not only includes packaging and single use items, it also consists of energy, greenhouse gasses, water, food and pharmaceutical waste.
the environmental services department and hospital staff members have taken great strides to reduce hospital waste, to include using environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals, microfiber flat mops, single-stream recycling and the use of solar farms.
even the garbage is closely monitored and weighed to determine if sustainability efforts are effective.
“we have saved over 50,000 gallons of water by switching over to flat mops here,” said winburn.
each is the first military health facility to implement a reusable sharps container program, according to winburn. this program recycles hypodermic needle disposal containers for repeated use, saving an estimated $28,000 annually and diverts about five tons of nonbiodegradable plastic from landfills.
another project that helps sustainment efforts at each includes water fountains with reusable bottle-filling stations. winburn partnered with the hospital’s facility manager, rashad rajab, to purchase and install these fountains across the hospital to allow staff and beneficiaries to refill their water bottles. a number is featured at the top of the unit showing the potential number of plastic bottles kept out of landfills.
each year, additional projects to promote sustainability are created, researched and implemented if they are found to be viable solutions to recycling needs. each project not only brings each closer to fort carson net zero goals, but it is also another opportunity to compete for sustainability awards, such as those offered by greenhealth.
this year marks the sixth year each has entered the competition, the fifth time the hospital earned the emerald award and the third time it earned greening the or recognition.
during the ceremony, winburn accepted both awards on behalf of the hospital and stated that all the staff and the command team were essential in winning the award.


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some of you may know. And for those who do not I play several different instruments I play the Piano I can strum a feud turns on a guitar (not very good) can play the drums very well, but most of all I can play the Scottish Bagpipes.
I actually used to play in a bagpipe band for North Miami Beach Senior High, in full battlefield Scottish Kilt.
I am one third Irish, the last time I played the pipe and dressed and might kill was at my mom's funeral 11/21/2002 the song I piped out was "Amazing Grace" although I am not very religious as a matter of fact I do not believe in religion at all sorry that is my personal feeling, and after that I don't think I will ever played the pipes again.
The few days after her funeral I took my kilt and my pipes in a quiet ceremony by myself and burned them.
People wonder why I am so depressed through the holiday's,... I have buried too many friends and family and people that are very very close to me through the months of October and November.
all starting with my fiancé Durand Lewis, on the way to our wedding when I was 19 was hit by a drunk driver and lost her life in the accident.
But this is not only goes out to her, but also goes out to every individual all around the world who has laid down their life so we as humans can sleep in peace, I think all of the brave souls all of the firefighters, policemen and women, and soldiers who put their lives on the line for us every day so we can enjoy a our freedoms are holidays and our loved ones.
Words can't say what needs to be said, so in turn, please accept this tight warm hug.

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some of you may know. and for those who do not i play several different instruments i play the piano i can strum a feud turns on a guitar (not very good) can play the drums very well, but most of all i can play the scottish bagpipes.
i actually used to play in a bagpipe band for north miami beach senior high, in full battlefield scottish kilt.
i am one third irish, the last time i played the pipe and dressed and might kill was at my mom's funeral 11/21/2002 the song i piped out was "amazing grace" although i am not very religious as a matter of fact i do not believe in religion at all sorry that is my personal feeling, and after that i don't think i will ever played the pipes again.
the few days after her funeral i took my kilt and my pipes in a quiet ceremony by myself and burned them.
people wonder why i am so depressed through the holiday's,... i have buried too many friends and family and people that are very very close to me through the months of october and november.
all starting with my fiancé durand lewis, on the way to our wedding when i was 19 was hit by a drunk driver and lost her life in the accident.
but this is not only goes out to her, but also goes out to every individual all around the world who has laid down their life so we as humans can sleep in peace, i think all of the brave souls all of the firefighters, policemen and women, and soldiers who put their lives on the line for us every day so we can enjoy a our freedoms are holidays and our loved ones.
words can't say what needs to be said, so in turn, please accept this tight warm hug.


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Any talk of economics is nil without mentioning production, a problem believed to have been solved because after all, to paraphrase Schumacher, aren’t we better fed, better clothed, better housed, better educated than ever before? Most of us, he says, but only in the rich countries.
It is in this context that he debunked the problem of production: capital, as we know it, does not include the most important element it needs to survive — nature. Of which is limited, of which is not permanent. Sure, there are machineries. And yes, there is labor. What the capitalist does not take into account is the limitation of resources around us, that it is finite and is being used up at alarming rates.
Modern man does not experience himself as a part of nature but as an outside force destined to dominate and conquer it.
We find…that the idea of unlimited economic growth, more and more until everybody is saturated with wealth, needs to be seriously questioned on at least two counts: the availability of basic resources and, alternatively or additionally, the capacity of the environment to cope with the degree of interference implied.
He goes straight to the core of the human condition, and I am vaguely reminded of a political philosopher whose name I have forgotten but whose words have been embedded in my mind: that we are all caged monsters inside.
I’ve long been haunted by the idea of man’s insatiability, something that all spirituality tackles. And as much as I understand the beauty of creating and adhering to alternative realities where justice and equality are possible, I am terribly suspicious of man’s inherent nature.
Schumacher is much more forgiving, much more hopeful.
How could we even begin to disarm greed and envy? Perhaps by being much less greedy and envious ourselves; perhaps by resisting the temptation of letting our luxuries become needs; and perhaps by even scrutinizing our needs to see if they cannot be simplified and reduced.
He brings a more humane approach and a way of thinking about every aspect that touches and influences our lives, challenging the reader to see economics as a system up close.
All illustrations are created by illustrator Mike McQuade.

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any talk of economics is nil without mentioning production, a problem believed to have been solved because after all, to paraphrase schumacher, aren’t we better fed, better clothed, better housed, better educated than ever before? most of us, he says, but only in the rich countries.
it is in this context that he debunked the problem of production: capital, as we know it, does not include the most important element it needs to survive — nature. of which is limited, of which is not permanent. sure, there are machineries. and yes, there is labor. what the capitalist does not take into account is the limitation of resources around us, that it is finite and is being used up at alarming rates.
modern man does not experience himself as a part of nature but as an outside force destined to dominate and conquer it.
we find…that the idea of unlimited economic growth, more and more until everybody is saturated with wealth, needs to be seriously questioned on at least two counts: the availability of basic resources and, alternatively or additionally, the capacity of the environment to cope with the degree of interference implied.
he goes straight to the core of the human condition, and i am vaguely reminded of a political philosopher whose name i have forgotten but whose words have been embedded in my mind: that we are all caged monsters inside.
i’ve long been haunted by the idea of man’s insatiability, something that all spirituality tackles. and as much as i understand the beauty of creating and adhering to alternative realities where justice and equality are possible, i am terribly suspicious of man’s inherent nature.
schumacher is much more forgiving, much more hopeful.
how could we even begin to disarm greed and envy? perhaps by being much less greedy and envious ourselves; perhaps by resisting the temptation of letting our luxuries become needs; and perhaps by even scrutinizing our needs to see if they cannot be simplified and reduced.
he brings a more humane approach and a way of thinking about every aspect that touches and influences our lives, challenging the reader to see economics as a system up close.
all illustrations are created by illustrator mike mcquade.


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Founder of Gym Fleet Inc and UXI Design, X Driller, UX/UI Designer, Marketplace enthusiast.
Starting a business is not easy and well, it's not suppose to be. But there is an optimal path and a series of strategy's you can use to be the more informed, productive and lean on your business journey.

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founder of gym fleet inc and uxi design, x driller, ux/ui designer, marketplace enthusiast.
starting a business is not easy and well, it's not suppose to be. but there is an optimal path and a series of strategy's you can use to be the more informed, productive and lean on your business journey.


text: With our Second Annual Best Practices Showcase Conference, HETS celebrated its winter Board Meeting on February 15 and 17, 2012, receiving representatives from 24 out of member institutions. During the Board meeting the initiatives and projects of the first semester of the current academic year were highlighted. Also, Board members discussed numerous new projects and looked forward to continue increasing HETS services. They also had the chance to network and exchange thoughts with representatives from corporate members and sponsors at the Conference Exhibitor Area and trough a special session with the HETS Executive Committee.

lowercased: with our second annual best practices showcase conference, hets celebrated its winter board meeting on february 15 and 17, 2012, receiving representatives from 24 out of member institutions. during the board meeting the initiatives and projects of the first semester of the current academic year were highlighted. also, board members discussed numerous new projects and looked forward to continue increasing hets services. they also had the chance to network and exchange thoughts with representatives from corporate members and sponsors at the conference exhibitor area and trough a special session with the hets executive committee.


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In 2009 the legislature enacted few bills directed specifically to homeowners associations, but a wide variety of bills will affect associations as well as others. Following are brief summaries of the most important of these statutory changes.
A new form, called a “Disclosure Documents Index,” has been added to the paperwork that associations must keep and make available to owners. This index is a list of documents that must be distributed to the owners annually. If any owner requests a copy of the index, it must be provided to them. To download this index, please see www.jhmlawoffice.com.
The “Assessment and Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary” has been amended. This document must be distributed to the owners each year. To download the revised form, please see www.jhmlawoffice.com.
Associations can deliver notices to Board members and owners by fax, email, or posting on their website if (1) the association gives the owners separate notice of the website posting, (2) the recipient has given consent to this means of notification (this should be in writing) and consent has not been revoked, and (3) record of the notice can be retained, retrieved, reviewed, and printed out.
Before getting the owners’ written consent for notice by email, fax or website posting, the association must (1) notify them that they have the option of getting hard copies instead, (2) clarify whether the owners’ consent will be on a one-time basis, for only certain categories of communications, or for all communications, and (3) notify the owners how they can revoke their consent.
Electronic distribution is allowed for the required annual disclosures listed on the “Disclosure Documents Index” form which you can download at www.jhmlawoffice.com (Civ. Code § 1363.005), notice to members of rules changes (Civ. Code § 1357.130), notice to members of membership meetings, and notice to directors of Board meetings.
Until 2010, California law prohibited associations’ architectural guidelines from prohibiting water-efficient plants. That language was made stronger: As of January 1, 2010, a provision in the CC&Rs or other governing documents is void and unenforceable if it prohibits water-efficient plants or plants that conform with water conservation laws or ordinances.
This bill made multiple changes to statutes on officers, directors, committees, articles, and bylaws.
Amendments to Articles or Bylaws. The Bylaws or Articles can state that they can be amended by a person or persons other than the Board or the members. As of 1/1/10, that approval requirement will not apply if, basically, it becomes impossible to fulfill, i.e. through death. Corp. Code §§ 7132, 7150.
Authorized number of directors. Bylaws can now state how the authorized number of directors is to be determined, i.e. by Board resolution or Bylaw amendment. Corp. Code §§ 7151, 7211.
Reducing the number of directors. Until January 1, 2010, a Bylaw amendment reducing the number of directors could not remove a current director from office until their term expires. Revised statute now allows the Bylaw amendment to name one or more specific directors who would be removed from office immediately on passage of the amendment. Corp. Code § 7222.
Quorum of the Board. The Bylaws can now require a particular person to be present (such as the Board president) in order to have a quorum of the Board, as long as there actually is such a person. Corp. Code § 7211.
No director proxies. Nothing at law or in governing documents ever allowed directors vote by proxy—only owners can use proxies for membership votes or membership meetings—but now this has been added to statute. Directors cannot vote by proxy. Corp. Code § 7211.
Automatic directors. The articles and Bylaws can state that someone is automatically a director because of another position that they hold (i.e. the developer or the Board president).
Committees. Committees can have non-directors but those committees cannot exercise the authority of a director. This was always the case, but now it is specifically stated in statute. Corp. Code § 7212.
Reliance on committees. In performing their duties, directors can rely on the opinions, reports or statements of committees, if the director is not a committee member. Statute has been revised to limit this to committees composed of (1) directors, (2) officers or employees whom the director believes to be competent, or (3) persons whom the director believes are acting within their professional or expert competence. Corp. Code § 7231.
This “good samaritan law” protects individuals from liability for negligence in giving at-the-scene medical assistance in an emergency. They could still be held liable if they acted with gross negligence or with willful or wanton misconduct.
It is a misdemeanor for a contractor to work without a valid license. The fine for doing so is increased from $1,000 to $5,000; repeat offenders can be fined up to $10,000. If an unlicensed contractor is convicted of a misdemeanor, his customers are considered victims and the criminal court can award them damages; this now applies whether or not the customer knew that the contractor is unlicensed.
This is the state version of the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act which was enacted last year, setting standards for pool and spa drain covers. California statute now contains additional safety requirements; failure to comply is a misdemeanor; and associations who did not retrofit their pools to comply with the federal Act must comply with the state requirements by July 1, 2010. By September 30, 2010, they must file a compliance form showing that the pool modifications were performed by a licensed contractor. The California Department of Public Health is to create a form and post it on its website, www.cdph.ca.gov.
Until January 1, 2010, California law required associations and management companies (and other businesses) to destroy records containing personal information when they were no longer needed. This amendment allows the association to dispose of the documents instead of destroying them. Still, the records must be “disposed of” by shredding them or otherwise making the personal information unreadable. “Personal information” includes owners’ names, signatures, social security numbers, physical characteristics or description, addresses, telephone numbers, passport numbers, driver's license or state identification card numbers, insurance policy numbers, education, employment, employment history, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, debit card numbers, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information.
By January 1, 2014, when making certain building alterations, owners must replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water-conserving fixtures.
By January 1, 2017, all noncompliant plumbing fixtures must be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. A seller or transferor of a unit must disclose in writing to the buyer or transferee whether the plumbing complies to water conservation requirements.
By January 1, 2014, if the building is modified to increase the building’s floor space by more than 10%, all fixtures in must be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. If the multifamily building is making alterations with a total cost of over $150,000, all noncompliant plumbing fixtures in the affected areas must be replaced. If any work requiring a permit is being done to a room in that building, any noncompliant plumbing fixtures in that room must be replaced.
By January 1, 2019, a seller or transferor of a unit in the building must disclose in writing to the buyer or transferee whether the plumbing complies to water conservation requirements.
These requirements do not apply to registered historical sites or to buildings where a licensed plumber certifies that the replacement is not technically feasible.

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in 2009 the legislature enacted few bills directed specifically to homeowners associations, but a wide variety of bills will affect associations as well as others. following are brief summaries of the most important of these statutory changes.
a new form, called a “disclosure documents index,” has been added to the paperwork that associations must keep and make available to owners. this index is a list of documents that must be distributed to the owners annually. if any owner requests a copy of the index, it must be provided to them. to download this index, please see www.jhmlawoffice.com.
the “assessment and reserve funding disclosure summary” has been amended. this document must be distributed to the owners each year. to download the revised form, please see www.jhmlawoffice.com.
associations can deliver notices to board members and owners by fax, email, or posting on their website if (1) the association gives the owners separate notice of the website posting, (2) the recipient has given consent to this means of notification (this should be in writing) and consent has not been revoked, and (3) record of the notice can be retained, retrieved, reviewed, and printed out.
before getting the owners’ written consent for notice by email, fax or website posting, the association must (1) notify them that they have the option of getting hard copies instead, (2) clarify whether the owners’ consent will be on a one-time basis, for only certain categories of communications, or for all communications, and (3) notify the owners how they can revoke their consent.
electronic distribution is allowed for the required annual disclosures listed on the “disclosure documents index” form which you can download at www.jhmlawoffice.com (civ. code § 1363.005), notice to members of rules changes (civ. code § 1357.130), notice to members of membership meetings, and notice to directors of board meetings.
until 2010, california law prohibited associations’ architectural guidelines from prohibiting water-efficient plants. that language was made stronger: as of january 1, 2010, a provision in the cc&rs or other governing documents is void and unenforceable if it prohibits water-efficient plants or plants that conform with water conservation laws or ordinances.
this bill made multiple changes to statutes on officers, directors, committees, articles, and bylaws.
amendments to articles or bylaws. the bylaws or articles can state that they can be amended by a person or persons other than the board or the members. as of 1/1/10, that approval requirement will not apply if, basically, it becomes impossible to fulfill, i.e. through death. corp. code §§ 7132, 7150.
authorized number of directors. bylaws can now state how the authorized number of directors is to be determined, i.e. by board resolution or bylaw amendment. corp. code §§ 7151, 7211.
reducing the number of directors. until january 1, 2010, a bylaw amendment reducing the number of directors could not remove a current director from office until their term expires. revised statute now allows the bylaw amendment to name one or more specific directors who would be removed from office immediately on passage of the amendment. corp. code § 7222.
quorum of the board. the bylaws can now require a particular person to be present (such as the board president) in order to have a quorum of the board, as long as there actually is such a person. corp. code § 7211.
no director proxies. nothing at law or in governing documents ever allowed directors vote by proxy—only owners can use proxies for membership votes or membership meetings—but now this has been added to statute. directors cannot vote by proxy. corp. code § 7211.
automatic directors. the articles and bylaws can state that someone is automatically a director because of another position that they hold (i.e. the developer or the board president).
committees. committees can have non-directors but those committees cannot exercise the authority of a director. this was always the case, but now it is specifically stated in statute. corp. code § 7212.
reliance on committees. in performing their duties, directors can rely on the opinions, reports or statements of committees, if the director is not a committee member. statute has been revised to limit this to committees composed of (1) directors, (2) officers or employees whom the director believes to be competent, or (3) persons whom the director believes are acting within their professional or expert competence. corp. code § 7231.
this “good samaritan law” protects individuals from liability for negligence in giving at-the-scene medical assistance in an emergency. they could still be held liable if they acted with gross negligence or with willful or wanton misconduct.
it is a misdemeanor for a contractor to work without a valid license. the fine for doing so is increased from $1,000 to $5,000; repeat offenders can be fined up to $10,000. if an unlicensed contractor is convicted of a misdemeanor, his customers are considered victims and the criminal court can award them damages; this now applies whether or not the customer knew that the contractor is unlicensed.
this is the state version of the federal virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act which was enacted last year, setting standards for pool and spa drain covers. california statute now contains additional safety requirements; failure to comply is a misdemeanor; and associations who did not retrofit their pools to comply with the federal act must comply with the state requirements by july 1, 2010. by september 30, 2010, they must file a compliance form showing that the pool modifications were performed by a licensed contractor. the california department of public health is to create a form and post it on its website, www.cdph.ca.gov.
until january 1, 2010, california law required associations and management companies (and other businesses) to destroy records containing personal information when they were no longer needed. this amendment allows the association to dispose of the documents instead of destroying them. still, the records must be “disposed of” by shredding them or otherwise making the personal information unreadable. “personal information” includes owners’ names, signatures, social security numbers, physical characteristics or description, addresses, telephone numbers, passport numbers, driver's license or state identification card numbers, insurance policy numbers, education, employment, employment history, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, debit card numbers, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information.
by january 1, 2014, when making certain building alterations, owners must replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water-conserving fixtures.
by january 1, 2017, all noncompliant plumbing fixtures must be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. a seller or transferor of a unit must disclose in writing to the buyer or transferee whether the plumbing complies to water conservation requirements.
by january 1, 2014, if the building is modified to increase the building’s floor space by more than 10%, all fixtures in must be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. if the multifamily building is making alterations with a total cost of over $150,000, all noncompliant plumbing fixtures in the affected areas must be replaced. if any work requiring a permit is being done to a room in that building, any noncompliant plumbing fixtures in that room must be replaced.
by january 1, 2019, a seller or transferor of a unit in the building must disclose in writing to the buyer or transferee whether the plumbing complies to water conservation requirements.
these requirements do not apply to registered historical sites or to buildings where a licensed plumber certifies that the replacement is not technically feasible.


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Christianna Mason is a theatre and events designer based in London/Surrey. She graduated from Royal Holloway University with a 1:1 Hons BA in Drama and Theatre Studies, then went on to develop her technical skills with a Foundation degree in Fine Art, and a Certificate in Sculpture and Drawing at The Art Academy, London.
Set and costume design credits include: Robbie’s Date (Courtyard Theatre, London), Triptych (Youth Music Theatre at The MAC Theatre, Belfast), The Ruth Ellis Show (George Wood Theatre), Matryoshka’s Journey (Baron’s Court Theatre), What It Feels Like (C Venues in Edinburgh and Wimbledon Studio in London). Her Design Assistant credits include: Thark (Park Theatre), The Living Room (Jermyn Street Theatre), Fishes and Wishes (Ovalhouse Theatre), This is the Wilderness (Bush Theatre), You Me Bum Bum Train (The Barbican), and Meet Alice (Old Vic Tunnels).

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christianna mason is a theatre and events designer based in london/surrey. she graduated from royal holloway university with a 1:1 hons ba in drama and theatre studies, then went on to develop her technical skills with a foundation degree in fine art, and a certificate in sculpture and drawing at the art academy, london.
set and costume design credits include: robbie’s date (courtyard theatre, london), triptych (youth music theatre at the mac theatre, belfast), the ruth ellis show (george wood theatre), matryoshka’s journey (baron’s court theatre), what it feels like (c venues in edinburgh and wimbledon studio in london). her design assistant credits include: thark (park theatre), the living room (jermyn street theatre), fishes and wishes (ovalhouse theatre), this is the wilderness (bush theatre), you me bum bum train (the barbican), and meet alice (old vic tunnels).


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Posted by Katy Foley on July 18, 2018 at 12:28 PM. Filed under Smart Home, How To, Around the Home, Q&A .
How do I set up my timer?
You're out of the gate and off to a great start with this quick start video. Watch these step by step instructions on how to set up your timer's current time in this video. This GE timer works with lamps, seasonal lights, small appliances and electronics, saving you time and hassle while putting energy dollars back into your pocket without any effort.
With features that include multiple on/off settings, a seven-day programing, a Daylight Saving Time setting that adjusts automatically when there is a time change in your area and even a vacation setting that varies the times your home lighting comes on and off for added security, this GE digital timer does its job in lending a hand to make life easier. For more instruction and other parts to this video, visit Jasco's YouTube channel.
How do I program custom scenes for a 7-day timer?
This video explains how to program a specific 7-day schedule for custom lighting schedules that you want to work with your day-to-day routines. If you want your lighting to stay on longer on the weekends than you do during the week, use this video guide to set custom on and off times to suit your lighting needs and save you money during the times you don't need your lights turned on. For more instruction and other parts to this video, visit Jasco's YouTube channel.
How do I control my lighting with an outdoor timer?
You can now quit your part time job managing your patio, deck, landscape and seasonal lighting outside your home. This video breaks down how to program your lighting settings down to the exact minute. Outdoor entertaining and security is made easy with automated lighting outside your home.
Whether you're using your outdoor timer to schedule security lighting at night, automate your cafe lighting, or program landscape lights to automatically turn on for perfect accent lighting around your flowerbed every evening, this outdoor digital timer can serve all your needs in one place with a simple touch. You can find more video overviews on Jasco's YouTube channel.
How do I install an in-wall timer?
If you choose to forgo the plug-in timer option and get an in-wall timer, this video on installation will come in handy. This video breaks down the components of the timer and walks you through how to hardwire the timer into the wall. Once your installation is complete, let your in-wall timer take over from there with simple preset options or customized times to control and automate your indoor lighting.
The need for easy to understand instructions when installing new tech around your home is essential for a successful DIY experience. We hope this video round up of our top how-to videos for digital timers has been a helpful resource for you.
Subscribe to Jasco's YouTube channel for more video guides, tutorials and the latest on our products.

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posted by katy foley on july 18, 2018 at 12:28 pm. filed under smart home, how to, around the home, q&a .
how do i set up my timer?
you're out of the gate and off to a great start with this quick start video. watch these step by step instructions on how to set up your timer's current time in this video. this ge timer works with lamps, seasonal lights, small appliances and electronics, saving you time and hassle while putting energy dollars back into your pocket without any effort.
with features that include multiple on/off settings, a seven-day programing, a daylight saving time setting that adjusts automatically when there is a time change in your area and even a vacation setting that varies the times your home lighting comes on and off for added security, this ge digital timer does its job in lending a hand to make life easier. for more instruction and other parts to this video, visit jasco's youtube channel.
how do i program custom scenes for a 7-day timer?
this video explains how to program a specific 7-day schedule for custom lighting schedules that you want to work with your day-to-day routines. if you want your lighting to stay on longer on the weekends than you do during the week, use this video guide to set custom on and off times to suit your lighting needs and save you money during the times you don't need your lights turned on. for more instruction and other parts to this video, visit jasco's youtube channel.
how do i control my lighting with an outdoor timer?
you can now quit your part time job managing your patio, deck, landscape and seasonal lighting outside your home. this video breaks down how to program your lighting settings down to the exact minute. outdoor entertaining and security is made easy with automated lighting outside your home.
whether you're using your outdoor timer to schedule security lighting at night, automate your cafe lighting, or program landscape lights to automatically turn on for perfect accent lighting around your flowerbed every evening, this outdoor digital timer can serve all your needs in one place with a simple touch. you can find more video overviews on jasco's youtube channel.
how do i install an in-wall timer?
if you choose to forgo the plug-in timer option and get an in-wall timer, this video on installation will come in handy. this video breaks down the components of the timer and walks you through how to hardwire the timer into the wall. once your installation is complete, let your in-wall timer take over from there with simple preset options or customized times to control and automate your indoor lighting.
the need for easy to understand instructions when installing new tech around your home is essential for a successful diy experience. we hope this video round up of our top how-to videos for digital timers has been a helpful resource for you.
subscribe to jasco's youtube channel for more video guides, tutorials and the latest on our products.


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Can prednisone cause blurred vision and numbness in feet?
Been on 20ng per day prednisone for PMR for 5 months. Toes have started going numb and vision blurring. Can these be side affects of prednisone? When finally get weaned off prednisone, will these problems go away?
The only side effect that I got out of prednisone was getting very close to osteoporosis which my rheumatologist fixed with an injection twice a year of Prolia which is a bone reconstructive agent.
I was taking 55mgs of prednisone and 6 months had passed when I got bronchitis and asthma. I was hospitalized and I had a big pain on my side which I thought was because of the coughing. The doctor said it was 3 fractured ribs and they called my rheumatologist and she ordered a bone scan with urgency and it was the prednisone. Five years have passed and now I am taking 5mgs of prednisone daily. Ribs healed but I have been getting better with acupuncture for preventing stress. Stress aggravates polymyalgia.This was informed to me by Dr Ayala. He is my acupuncturist and he is a doctor MD too. Try to be calm and relaxed. I used to take tramadol too but now I don't.
The only thing I cannot leave is the prednisone. As soon as I try to quit I go into bad pain and immobility again so I keep up with it and take the injection. I did gain a lot of weight but I don't care about it anymore. I can move and I can do my things without help and I love that ;so who cares I am fat. On my first year with this illness I was almost an invalid. Had to cut my hair because I could not raise my arms very well to comb myself. My husband did not know how to do anything with my long hair. There is hope, do not despair. Looks bad in the beginning but you get better with time. The blurred vision and the numbness on your feet could be diabetes. Check with your doctor. My rheumatologist told me to go on a diet as soon as I started prednisone, she said that it can raise your sugar and cause diabetes if you don't eat well. I know my sugar went up in the coming years but still not enough to be diabetic.
I had blurry vision and a good deal of swelling to the face which included the eyes. I had neuropathy in my feet only. I asked to switch to methylprednisolone and everything changed for me. I have been on steroids for 4 1/2 years and am finally down to 0.5 mg. The trip down was tedious.
Finally almost there. I hope this helps you. I know, it’s tough. Best of luck.
I have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica & am about to start taking Methotrexate(MTT)?
Will I ever get off Prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone have swollen sore hands as a side effect to taking Prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - is prednisone the only drug of choice for this condition?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Prednisone and CBD oil: I have been diagnosed with PMR and have been on?

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can prednisone cause blurred vision and numbness in feet?
been on 20ng per day prednisone for pmr for 5 months. toes have started going numb and vision blurring. can these be side affects of prednisone? when finally get weaned off prednisone, will these problems go away?
the only side effect that i got out of prednisone was getting very close to osteoporosis which my rheumatologist fixed with an injection twice a year of prolia which is a bone reconstructive agent.
i was taking 55mgs of prednisone and 6 months had passed when i got bronchitis and asthma. i was hospitalized and i had a big pain on my side which i thought was because of the coughing. the doctor said it was 3 fractured ribs and they called my rheumatologist and she ordered a bone scan with urgency and it was the prednisone. five years have passed and now i am taking 5mgs of prednisone daily. ribs healed but i have been getting better with acupuncture for preventing stress. stress aggravates polymyalgia.this was informed to me by dr ayala. he is my acupuncturist and he is a doctor md too. try to be calm and relaxed. i used to take tramadol too but now i don't.
the only thing i cannot leave is the prednisone. as soon as i try to quit i go into bad pain and immobility again so i keep up with it and take the injection. i did gain a lot of weight but i don't care about it anymore. i can move and i can do my things without help and i love that ;so who cares i am fat. on my first year with this illness i was almost an invalid. had to cut my hair because i could not raise my arms very well to comb myself. my husband did not know how to do anything with my long hair. there is hope, do not despair. looks bad in the beginning but you get better with time. the blurred vision and the numbness on your feet could be diabetes. check with your doctor. my rheumatologist told me to go on a diet as soon as i started prednisone, she said that it can raise your sugar and cause diabetes if you don't eat well. i know my sugar went up in the coming years but still not enough to be diabetic.
i had blurry vision and a good deal of swelling to the face which included the eyes. i had neuropathy in my feet only. i asked to switch to methylprednisolone and everything changed for me. i have been on steroids for 4 1/2 years and am finally down to 0.5 mg. the trip down was tedious.
finally almost there. i hope this helps you. i know, it’s tough. best of luck.
i have been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica & am about to start taking methotrexate(mtt)?
will i ever get off prednisone?
polymyalgia rheumatica - does anyone have swollen sore hands as a side effect to taking prednisone?
polymyalgia rheumatica - is prednisone the only drug of choice for this condition?
polymyalgia rheumatica - prednisone and cbd oil: i have been diagnosed with pmr and have been on?


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Aluminium nitride is a technical ceramic with interesting properties that finds extensive use within the electronics industry. The thermal conductivity of sintered aluminium nitride is usually in the order of 170-180 W/mK, which is significantly higher than many other technical ceramics. Aluminium nitride can be formed into large shapes and is also readily available as a thin substrate.
Sintered Aluminium Nitride is a fully dense material, which can be produced in a cost effective manner, to complex net shapes. This ceramic material has high thermal conductivity and high electrical resistivity compared to normal aluminium nitride.
Both material has good electrical insulator and can be easily metallised if required. For this reason the material is often used as a heat sink or in other applications where it is desirable to remove heat quickly.
Components according to customers design.
Boron Nitride products are manufactured as powders, finished components and blanks, as well as liquid coatings for various high temperature applications in molten metal equipment. Boron Nitride is an advanced ceramic material available in powder, solid, liquid and aerosol spray forms and in solid state it can be machine very easily using diamond tooling.
Boron Nitride can easily be machined to close tolerances in virtually with any complex shape. After machining, it is ready to use without additional heat treating or firing operations. In inert and reducing atmospheres, Boron Nitride will withstand temperatures over 2,000°C. It is not wet by most non-ferrous molten metals and slags and can therefore be used as a container for most molten metals including aluminium, sodium, iron, steel, silicon, tin, copper, magnesium etc. metals.
These types of ceramics are excellent electrical insulators, wear resistance, chemical resistance and also can be used at high temperature up to 1400.C depending on type of ceramics and applications involves it is very low cost materials to manufacture, which can be produced by injection moulding, die pressing, extruding, slip casting etc. methods to the near to net shapes.

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aluminium nitride is a technical ceramic with interesting properties that finds extensive use within the electronics industry. the thermal conductivity of sintered aluminium nitride is usually in the order of 170-180 w/mk, which is significantly higher than many other technical ceramics. aluminium nitride can be formed into large shapes and is also readily available as a thin substrate.
sintered aluminium nitride is a fully dense material, which can be produced in a cost effective manner, to complex net shapes. this ceramic material has high thermal conductivity and high electrical resistivity compared to normal aluminium nitride.
both material has good electrical insulator and can be easily metallised if required. for this reason the material is often used as a heat sink or in other applications where it is desirable to remove heat quickly.
components according to customers design.
boron nitride products are manufactured as powders, finished components and blanks, as well as liquid coatings for various high temperature applications in molten metal equipment. boron nitride is an advanced ceramic material available in powder, solid, liquid and aerosol spray forms and in solid state it can be machine very easily using diamond tooling.
boron nitride can easily be machined to close tolerances in virtually with any complex shape. after machining, it is ready to use without additional heat treating or firing operations. in inert and reducing atmospheres, boron nitride will withstand temperatures over 2,000°c. it is not wet by most non-ferrous molten metals and slags and can therefore be used as a container for most molten metals including aluminium, sodium, iron, steel, silicon, tin, copper, magnesium etc. metals.
these types of ceramics are excellent electrical insulators, wear resistance, chemical resistance and also can be used at high temperature up to 1400.c depending on type of ceramics and applications involves it is very low cost materials to manufacture, which can be produced by injection moulding, die pressing, extruding, slip casting etc. methods to the near to net shapes.


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A Toronto SEO Agency can really help your company to make strides in the digital marketplace. Search Shark is a company that offers search engine optimization services to all of the Ontario area. They have two separate offices so no matter where you are in Toronto; it could be easy for you to stop in for a consultation. One of Search Shark’s largest goals is to help your company grow. They do this by allowing you access to some of the largest advertising platforms available on the internet. No matter what type of company you have, it can always help to have the professionals in your corner promoting you.
There is huge competition on the internet; it can be hard for businesses to stay afloat where there are so many other people competing for the same advertising space as you. This is where Search Shark steps in to help. They will promote you on some of the largest averting platforms available. These include YouTube, Google, and Google Pay Per Click.
They will offer you advice on how to generate the most out of your advertising by consulting with you on things like key words and Google AdWords. With these sites gaining millions and millions of views per day, that means that there will be real traffic and real profits coming to your business from your digital marketing. Right now, there are people who are searching for the products and services that you offer. Search Shark does their job by putting your business at these people’s fingertips. It is a win win situation no matter how you look at it. You are reaching the largest audience you possibly can, and consumers are finding the products and services that they are looking for much faster than ever before. Toronto SEO Agency is what will make the connections between you and your consumers and hopefully form a lasting bond.
All businesses need help when it comes to online advertising. Because the competition is so close all the time, every little bit of help that you can get will make a huge impact. This is why, even if you think you have a pretty good advertising system, you should still have a second set of eyes look it over. The professionals are there to make sure that you have used up all the resources that you possibly can. The Toronto SEO Agency near you wants to make you the next big thing.

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a toronto seo agency can really help your company to make strides in the digital marketplace. search shark is a company that offers search engine optimization services to all of the ontario area. they have two separate offices so no matter where you are in toronto; it could be easy for you to stop in for a consultation. one of search shark’s largest goals is to help your company grow. they do this by allowing you access to some of the largest advertising platforms available on the internet. no matter what type of company you have, it can always help to have the professionals in your corner promoting you.
there is huge competition on the internet; it can be hard for businesses to stay afloat where there are so many other people competing for the same advertising space as you. this is where search shark steps in to help. they will promote you on some of the largest averting platforms available. these include youtube, google, and google pay per click.
they will offer you advice on how to generate the most out of your advertising by consulting with you on things like key words and google adwords. with these sites gaining millions and millions of views per day, that means that there will be real traffic and real profits coming to your business from your digital marketing. right now, there are people who are searching for the products and services that you offer. search shark does their job by putting your business at these people’s fingertips. it is a win win situation no matter how you look at it. you are reaching the largest audience you possibly can, and consumers are finding the products and services that they are looking for much faster than ever before. toronto seo agency is what will make the connections between you and your consumers and hopefully form a lasting bond.
all businesses need help when it comes to online advertising. because the competition is so close all the time, every little bit of help that you can get will make a huge impact. this is why, even if you think you have a pretty good advertising system, you should still have a second set of eyes look it over. the professionals are there to make sure that you have used up all the resources that you possibly can. the toronto seo agency near you wants to make you the next big thing.


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The Capsule Collection reflects Pepsi’s storied history in pop culture and status as a longtime steward of creativity, while bringing the iconic cola’s spirit and brand ethos to life through fashion. Pepsi partnered with a mix of prestigious, cutting-edge international designers and street artists — along with high-end retailers — to create a collection of streetwear, accessories and electronics. The collection is sold in hundreds of luxury retail stores and through third-party wholesale vendors. International designers included Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Bang & Olufsen’s B&O Play line, Del Toro, Goodlife, Gents and SHUT NYC.
Distinctive, vibrant artwork from six of the hottest street artists around the world included – the UK’s professional doodle bomber, Hattie Stewart; Argentinean urban artist, Jaz; Brazilian illustrator and street artist Ricardo AKN; Spanish-based visual artist Zosen; Merijn Hos, visual artist from the Netherlands and Argentinean street artist Ever.
The Pepsi Live for Now Capsule Collection signifies a fresh step into fashion and licensing or PepsiCo, providing an authentic credibility in global fashion and solidifying the company as a style icon.

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the capsule collection reflects pepsi’s storied history in pop culture and status as a longtime steward of creativity, while bringing the iconic cola’s spirit and brand ethos to life through fashion. pepsi partnered with a mix of prestigious, cutting-edge international designers and street artists — along with high-end retailers — to create a collection of streetwear, accessories and electronics. the collection is sold in hundreds of luxury retail stores and through third-party wholesale vendors. international designers included original penguin by munsingwear®, bang & olufsen’s b&o play line, del toro, goodlife, gents and shut nyc.
distinctive, vibrant artwork from six of the hottest street artists around the world included – the uk’s professional doodle bomber, hattie stewart; argentinean urban artist, jaz; brazilian illustrator and street artist ricardo akn; spanish-based visual artist zosen; merijn hos, visual artist from the netherlands and argentinean street artist ever.
the pepsi live for now capsule collection signifies a fresh step into fashion and licensing or pepsico, providing an authentic credibility in global fashion and solidifying the company as a style icon.


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Call for entries for the CYNETart award 2006 international competition for computer-based art.
CYNETart has been showing new trends of cultural developments in the media arts since 1997. The consequences of the prevailing progress of civilisation and the introduction of new information technologies in all ﬁelds of social life lead to the disembodiment of perception triggering the examination of a new sensitivity for physical experience and for the perception of one&8217;s own body.
The international festival focuses on the changed perception of the body caused by new information technologies. At this, the performance of the new technologie is less important, it is rather about their cultural potential for mediation. This applies f.i. to linkages between existential questions of humankind and their perception.
It also applies to a more sensual approach to scientiﬁc methods of research and the interconnections between the arts.
CYNETart_06humane is devoted to the theme of Body-images – Image-body :: the bred, contstructed, staged, cultivated, homemade and self-designed human being.
The submitted project focuses on the integrated body and its medial “embodiment” in dance pieces, installations, computer games or performances. The transposition is using suitable interfaces and software (f.i. camera motion sensing-systems), which allow for the realtime linkage of physical movement with auditory/visual processes.
You may submit strategies or blueprints which understand the net as extended social interaction/cooperation; utopian drafts of societies with the inherent attempt to include them into active social life. How is technological and intellectual knowledge applied to the practice of an electronic culture of awareness?
audio processing, visual processing sound design :: Netzmusik :: audio-visual compositions :: vj-performances Digital processing, alteration, linkage or process generation are topical parts of the work.
You may submit sound compositions, audio-visual compositions, performance applications (f.i. in the ﬁeld of vj-ing), or applications with an open structure.
Your work focuses on the presentation on a monitor or a screen. The category subsumes alternative streams of narration such as graphics, video pieces and DVD productions from the ﬁelds of internet, design and ﬁlm, and also software tools which go beyond the daily use of standard menu applications. Transcategorial projects are welcome and can be submitted. However, please choose a category according to the main focus of the project.

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call for entries for the cynetart award 2006 international competition for computer-based art.
cynetart has been showing new trends of cultural developments in the media arts since 1997. the consequences of the prevailing progress of civilisation and the introduction of new information technologies in all ﬁelds of social life lead to the disembodiment of perception triggering the examination of a new sensitivity for physical experience and for the perception of one&8217;s own body.
the international festival focuses on the changed perception of the body caused by new information technologies. at this, the performance of the new technologie is less important, it is rather about their cultural potential for mediation. this applies f.i. to linkages between existential questions of humankind and their perception.
it also applies to a more sensual approach to scientiﬁc methods of research and the interconnections between the arts.
cynetart_06humane is devoted to the theme of body-images – image-body :: the bred, contstructed, staged, cultivated, homemade and self-designed human being.
the submitted project focuses on the integrated body and its medial “embodiment” in dance pieces, installations, computer games or performances. the transposition is using suitable interfaces and software (f.i. camera motion sensing-systems), which allow for the realtime linkage of physical movement with auditory/visual processes.
you may submit strategies or blueprints which understand the net as extended social interaction/cooperation; utopian drafts of societies with the inherent attempt to include them into active social life. how is technological and intellectual knowledge applied to the practice of an electronic culture of awareness?
audio processing, visual processing sound design :: netzmusik :: audio-visual compositions :: vj-performances digital processing, alteration, linkage or process generation are topical parts of the work.
you may submit sound compositions, audio-visual compositions, performance applications (f.i. in the ﬁeld of vj-ing), or applications with an open structure.
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J. Kent Holland, J.D. is a construction lawyer located in Tysons Corner, Virginia, (formerly with Wickwire Gavin, P.C.) He represents design professionals, contractors and project owners. He is also founder and president of a risk management consulting firm, ConstructionRisk, LLC, providing risk management consulting services to owners, design professionals, contractors and attorneys on construction projects. This includes assistance with contract drafting, review and negotiation; change order and claims analysis (preparation or defense); risk management advice concerning insurance coverage – including assistance with negotiating and drafting the terms and conditions of policies and endorsements, advice to insurance underwriters; and guidance to those procuring insurance.
Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1982-86), with responsibility for assisting the Agency in deciding wastewater treatment construction grants disputes, contractor claims, bid protests, suspension and debarment matters and minority business enterprise matters.
Mr. Holland is a frequent speaker on the subjects of construction law and risk management, and is frequently published with articles and papers on these subjects. He has written several books, including Working on Purpose (2011); Risk Management for Design Professionals in a World of Change (2010); Risk Management & Contract Guide for Design Professionals (2006); Construction Law & Risk Management – Case Notes and Articles, (Vol. I, 2003 and Vol. II, 2006)); Architectural/Engineering Contracts Risk Management Guide(1997); and EPA Construction Grants Disputes: Surviving the Audit (1990).
Villanova University School of Law, 1979. Undergraduate – B.S. Education – Earth & Space Science major.
View a list of articles, books and presentations by Kent Holland.

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j. kent holland, j.d. is a construction lawyer located in tysons corner, virginia, (formerly with wickwire gavin, p.c.) he represents design professionals, contractors and project owners. he is also founder and president of a risk management consulting firm, constructionrisk, llc, providing risk management consulting services to owners, design professionals, contractors and attorneys on construction projects. this includes assistance with contract drafting, review and negotiation; change order and claims analysis (preparation or defense); risk management advice concerning insurance coverage – including assistance with negotiating and drafting the terms and conditions of policies and endorsements, advice to insurance underwriters; and guidance to those procuring insurance.
office of general counsel of the u.s. environmental protection agency (1982-86), with responsibility for assisting the agency in deciding wastewater treatment construction grants disputes, contractor claims, bid protests, suspension and debarment matters and minority business enterprise matters.
mr. holland is a frequent speaker on the subjects of construction law and risk management, and is frequently published with articles and papers on these subjects. he has written several books, including working on purpose (2011); risk management for design professionals in a world of change (2010); risk management & contract guide for design professionals (2006); construction law & risk management – case notes and articles, (vol. i, 2003 and vol. ii, 2006)); architectural/engineering contracts risk management guide(1997); and epa construction grants disputes: surviving the audit (1990).
villanova university school of law, 1979. undergraduate – b.s. education – earth & space science major.
view a list of articles, books and presentations by kent holland.


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With a few new babies in the family and friends with babies on the way, I decided to make the time for a bit of Softie sewing in the middle of a busy week and lots of renovations.
I love this simple bear softie pattern I drew up a while ago - not too many limbs to sew in and rather quick and easy to make.
Softies are a lot like freshly baked goods around these parts - as soon as they're "out of the oven", they're gone!

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with a few new babies in the family and friends with babies on the way, i decided to make the time for a bit of softie sewing in the middle of a busy week and lots of renovations.
i love this simple bear softie pattern i drew up a while ago - not too many limbs to sew in and rather quick and easy to make.
softies are a lot like freshly baked goods around these parts - as soon as they're "out of the oven", they're gone!


text: With newer art galleries and an abundant pool of local artists, the small coastal town is thriving, particularly in the arts. Recently I photographed Periscope, a gallery inspired home goods store in downtown. Founded by partners Ariel Hall, formerly a NYC based artist and Jan Leth, also connected to the city as global creative director for a well known advertising firm. Their store reflects their history. Jan’s father was a Danish architect and Ariel originally from Maine, has the sensibility of an artist with understanding of place. You can see this the moment you walk in. Simple lines, strong form and function and an artistic flair is apparent in everything they sell. It’s truly a beautiful store.

lowercased: with newer art galleries and an abundant pool of local artists, the small coastal town is thriving, particularly in the arts. recently i photographed periscope, a gallery inspired home goods store in downtown. founded by partners ariel hall, formerly a nyc based artist and jan leth, also connected to the city as global creative director for a well known advertising firm. their store reflects their history. jan’s father was a danish architect and ariel originally from maine, has the sensibility of an artist with understanding of place. you can see this the moment you walk in. simple lines, strong form and function and an artistic flair is apparent in everything they sell. it’s truly a beautiful store.


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Here at York, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding customer service. You can see some of our testimonials below.
"The professionalism from all the staff was outstanding and (they) made us very welcome"
"The professionalism of the dealer, his knowledge and the patience shown when dealing with me as a customer. Outstanding!"
"I have had a number of cars over the years including company cars but the service and the conditions and how clean it also came back was the best I have ever had which goes a long way in providing a quality service to customers"

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here at york, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding customer service. you can see some of our testimonials below.
"the professionalism from all the staff was outstanding and (they) made us very welcome"
"the professionalism of the dealer, his knowledge and the patience shown when dealing with me as a customer. outstanding!"
"i have had a number of cars over the years including company cars but the service and the conditions and how clean it also came back was the best i have ever had which goes a long way in providing a quality service to customers"


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The Blu-ray Player will search for a network. If your router has SSID broadcasting disabled, your network will not be listed. Temporarily enable SSID broadcasting on your router to establish a connection, or use the manual setup to enter your network settings.... 16/11/2011 · This will walk you through connecting to a wired network.
When Blu-ray Disc players were introduced in 2006, they promised the ability to watch high-definition video from a physical disc format, and later, features such as internet ability to access streaming and network-based content were added.... Connecting your Blu-ray Disc player, television or Network media device to your home network can provide access to many additional entertainment sources that are not available from over-the-air, cable, or satellite providers.
8/09/2012 · Here are some easy steps to help walk you through connecting your Sony Blu-ray disc player to your wireless network. This will ensure that you are …... The Sony® Blu-ray Disc™ player will then attempt to connect to your wireless network. Step 10: When successfully connected, you will be prompted that the Wireless Connection and Internet Access is OK .
Sony makes a really great product ,set up is like PS4 player,easy to navigate , Bluetooth works great, and picture quality is awesome, do not have any 3-D or blu- Ray DVDs yet, but will be buying some now, would say buy one either for blu- Ray or 3-D, otherwise your regular DVDs will work just fine.
23/09/2010 · The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Internet Adapter connects any device with a network port to an existing Home Wireless Network. In this video, we show what you can do when you connect your Blu-ray Player.
Connecting your Blu-ray Disc player, television or Network media device to your home network can provide access to many additional entertainment sources that are not available from over-the-air, cable, or satellite providers.

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the blu-ray player will search for a network. if your router has ssid broadcasting disabled, your network will not be listed. temporarily enable ssid broadcasting on your router to establish a connection, or use the manual setup to enter your network settings.... 16/11/2011 · this will walk you through connecting to a wired network.
when blu-ray disc players were introduced in 2006, they promised the ability to watch high-definition video from a physical disc format, and later, features such as internet ability to access streaming and network-based content were added.... connecting your blu-ray disc player, television or network media device to your home network can provide access to many additional entertainment sources that are not available from over-the-air, cable, or satellite providers.
8/09/2012 · here are some easy steps to help walk you through connecting your sony blu-ray disc player to your wireless network. this will ensure that you are …... the sony® blu-ray disc™ player will then attempt to connect to your wireless network. step 10: when successfully connected, you will be prompted that the wireless connection and internet access is ok .
sony makes a really great product ,set up is like ps4 player,easy to navigate , bluetooth works great, and picture quality is awesome, do not have any 3-d or blu- ray dvds yet, but will be buying some now, would say buy one either for blu- ray or 3-d, otherwise your regular dvds will work just fine.
23/09/2010 · the netgear universal wifi internet adapter connects any device with a network port to an existing home wireless network. in this video, we show what you can do when you connect your blu-ray player.
connecting your blu-ray disc player, television or network media device to your home network can provide access to many additional entertainment sources that are not available from over-the-air, cable, or satellite providers.


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Affordable homes in Terrace are getting more difficult to find as land and development costs continue to rise.
To support higher residential density, the city is encouraging developers to build homes on smaller lots to make better use of the land, lessen pressure on taxpayers, put more money back into the developers’ pockets and create more affordable housing options.
“Affordability is definitely a factor, the other balance to it from a municipal standpoint is it’s more efficient, more sustainable land use,” says David Block, city planner.
The push isn’t necessarily for smaller houses, but to build on smaller lots.
Though the minimum 15-metre width for single-residential developments has been set in the city’s zoning bylaws for the last 30 years, the average lot size in Terrace is between 18 to 20 metres, Block says.
The thought process of building residential homes on sprawling, larger properties was more attractive when land and development costs were low.
In 2008, new residential lots cost buyers $50,000, compared to $100,000 in Prince George. Ten years later, that cost has now more than doubled in Terrace to the $140,000 to $160,000 price range.
“Residential single-family lot prices are comparable to Prince George right now,” Block says, noting costs may be inflated because of the lack of residential lots currently on the market.
As demands increased, developers subdivided their larger lots and the city outlined plans for higher density developments in the city’s official community plan, phasing out their RR1 rural residential category to prevent sprawl.
The city says it’s now encouraging developers to stick with the minimum width requirements for lots to maximize the number of houses possible, but some development projects still prioritize yard space over density.
Driving down Cory Dr., there is a noticeable amount of space in between the new houses built on the bench used to create side yards that usually aren’t regularly used by the homeowners, Block says. Those lots could have been smaller, increasing the number of houses on the stretch of road and creating a larger tax base.
“You can put 40 lots on that block and still meet the minimum frontage rather than 30 lots on that block, and you will make more money because you’ll sell those lots, not for $150,000 [for 30 lots], but $135,000 for 40 lots,” he explained.
Block points to another example of this push for density when Wirtl Construction proposed for a 30-unit low-density subdivision to the east of Cory Dr. on McConnell. After some calculations, Block says owner Emil Wirtl was required to increase the number of units to 34, though there was room for more.
“He could meet our bylaw minimums and have 46 lots on that street,” he says.
Block says it makes more sense to build as many homes as possible on a piece of property, not only to sell more homes, but to create a larger tax base for future infrastructure upgrades.
“It’s around affordability of developing and passing that cost onto the buyer with the land value of that new lot, but it’s also affordability from a taxation side so we don’t have to raise the mill rates and charge residential tax rates incrementally as much if we get more efficient land use, more lots on the same amount of infrastructure, and the cost per taxpayer comes down,” he says.
Rick McDaniel, real estate agent with Re/Max, says there is a need for every type of housing in Terrace right now. He says he agrees with the city that creating more lots could help with immediate demand.
“I think it’s a good idea to make smaller lot sizes available in some areas for higher density, particularly if you’re talking about the five or 10 acres of land on the Bench,” he says.
Though McDaniel is cautious about the city’s push for density, and believes letting the market dictate demand usually results in a balanced mix of housing options anyway, he warns that subdividing too much can actually raise lot prices as the need for land grows.

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affordable homes in terrace are getting more difficult to find as land and development costs continue to rise.
to support higher residential density, the city is encouraging developers to build homes on smaller lots to make better use of the land, lessen pressure on taxpayers, put more money back into the developers’ pockets and create more affordable housing options.
“affordability is definitely a factor, the other balance to it from a municipal standpoint is it’s more efficient, more sustainable land use,” says david block, city planner.
the push isn’t necessarily for smaller houses, but to build on smaller lots.
though the minimum 15-metre width for single-residential developments has been set in the city’s zoning bylaws for the last 30 years, the average lot size in terrace is between 18 to 20 metres, block says.
the thought process of building residential homes on sprawling, larger properties was more attractive when land and development costs were low.
in 2008, new residential lots cost buyers $50,000, compared to $100,000 in prince george. ten years later, that cost has now more than doubled in terrace to the $140,000 to $160,000 price range.
“residential single-family lot prices are comparable to prince george right now,” block says, noting costs may be inflated because of the lack of residential lots currently on the market.
as demands increased, developers subdivided their larger lots and the city outlined plans for higher density developments in the city’s official community plan, phasing out their rr1 rural residential category to prevent sprawl.
the city says it’s now encouraging developers to stick with the minimum width requirements for lots to maximize the number of houses possible, but some development projects still prioritize yard space over density.
driving down cory dr., there is a noticeable amount of space in between the new houses built on the bench used to create side yards that usually aren’t regularly used by the homeowners, block says. those lots could have been smaller, increasing the number of houses on the stretch of road and creating a larger tax base.
“you can put 40 lots on that block and still meet the minimum frontage rather than 30 lots on that block, and you will make more money because you’ll sell those lots, not for $150,000 [for 30 lots], but $135,000 for 40 lots,” he explained.
block points to another example of this push for density when wirtl construction proposed for a 30-unit low-density subdivision to the east of cory dr. on mcconnell. after some calculations, block says owner emil wirtl was required to increase the number of units to 34, though there was room for more.
“he could meet our bylaw minimums and have 46 lots on that street,” he says.
block says it makes more sense to build as many homes as possible on a piece of property, not only to sell more homes, but to create a larger tax base for future infrastructure upgrades.
“it’s around affordability of developing and passing that cost onto the buyer with the land value of that new lot, but it’s also affordability from a taxation side so we don’t have to raise the mill rates and charge residential tax rates incrementally as much if we get more efficient land use, more lots on the same amount of infrastructure, and the cost per taxpayer comes down,” he says.
rick mcdaniel, real estate agent with re/max, says there is a need for every type of housing in terrace right now. he says he agrees with the city that creating more lots could help with immediate demand.
“i think it’s a good idea to make smaller lot sizes available in some areas for higher density, particularly if you’re talking about the five or 10 acres of land on the bench,” he says.
though mcdaniel is cautious about the city’s push for density, and believes letting the market dictate demand usually results in a balanced mix of housing options anyway, he warns that subdividing too much can actually raise lot prices as the need for land grows.


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The tournament will be taking place from 28 May till 2 June in Dallas, the USA. The holding place will become Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, and the prize pool as it was mentioned before was a quarter of one million dollars. Its division will be done by 16 collectives that will get a direct invitation or will pass through the qualifier. 10 slots are prepared for the collectives that will get invitations and the other 6 are prepared for the best teams from the regional qualifiers.
At the European qualifier Windigo Gaming and G2 Esports turned out to be the best and at the North American one — FURIA Esports, while the best at the South American one are — Isurus Gaming. The qualifiers in China will be taking place on 11-14 April, and the date for holding qualifiers in Asia hasn't been revealed yet.

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the tournament will be taking place from 28 may till 2 june in dallas, the usa. the holding place will become kay bailey hutchison convention center, and the prize pool as it was mentioned before was a quarter of one million dollars. its division will be done by 16 collectives that will get a direct invitation or will pass through the qualifier. 10 slots are prepared for the collectives that will get invitations and the other 6 are prepared for the best teams from the regional qualifiers.
at the european qualifier windigo gaming and g2 esports turned out to be the best and at the north american one — furia esports, while the best at the south american one are — isurus gaming. the qualifiers in china will be taking place on 11-14 april, and the date for holding qualifiers in asia hasn't been revealed yet.