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Published 9:15 am Monday, July 10, 2023
Alabama’s 18th Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will return July 21 through July 23 with no state sales tax for various items.
For the past 18 years, Alabama has offered a sales tax-free weekend late in the summer in an effort to give parents – and students – a break on school supplies heading into the upcoming school year. The tax-free weekend begins Friday, July 21, at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight on Sunday, July 23.
Certain types of clothing $100 or less will be tax free, along with computers, computer software that are $750 or less. Also, all school supplies, art supplies and instructional material that is $50 or less will be tax-free. Books that are $30 or less will also be tax-free. A complete list of items that are eligible – or not eligible – can be found at, https://tinyurl.com/ynx7d4bf.
Various cities and counties across the state also wave their own local sales tax during the weekend. The City of Troy, Brundidge and Goshen, along with Pike County, are once again taking part in the tax-free holiday. A complete list of cities and counties that are participating can be found at, https://tinyurl.com/5n8dnu4h. | <urn:uuid:22947f8b-af2f-49db-9794-92da910d795a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.troymessenger.com/2023/07/10/alabamas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-returns-in-july/ | 2023-09-26T06:17:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.963243 | 305 |
Welcome to Family Policy Matters, an engaging and informative weekly radio show and podcast produced by the North Carolina Family Policy Council. Hi, this is John Rustin, President of NC Family and we're grateful to have you with us for this week's program. It's our prayer that you will be informed, encouraged and inspired by what you hear on Family Policy Matters, and that you will feel better equipped to be a voice of persuasion for family values in your community, state and nation. And now here is our host of Family Policy Matters, Tracey Devette Griggs. Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. The current philosophy in the U.S. is to live together first and to get married later in life, all in hopes of avoiding divorce.
But a new report flies in the face of that thinking. The Religious Marriage Paradox, Younger Marriage, Less Divorce looks at age, religiosity and cohabitation for clues on when to marry and have the best chance of avoiding divorce. Well, we're joined today by one of the report's authors, Dr. Bradford Wilcox. He's director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, senior fellow of the Institute for Family Studies and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Dr. Brad Wilcox. Welcome back to Family Policy Matters.
Great to be with you here today. All right, so let's talk first about cohabitation. I've heard even Christian parents, unbelievably, endorsing living together for their kids, especially if that parent has had some difficulty in their own marriage. But looking at the research, what do we know about the actual impact of cohabitation on the chances of a long marriage? Well, you know, I think the surprising thing for a lot of young adults today is that when you cohabit prior to marriage, particularly to be blunt with more than one person, your odds of getting divorced are higher and your odds of having marital problems are also markedly higher as well. So something about cohabitation, which seems to be a risk factor for marriage when many of those days think that it's a good way to prepare for, you know, a strong marriage down the road.
Right. So another common misconception is that waiting to get married will decrease the risk of divorce. Does the data back up that theory? A lot of young adults today also think that kind of waiting until you're about 30 to get married is the smart move.
And so as we kind of looked at this issue, Lyman Stone and I, Lyman Stone is a demographer now based at McGill University in Canada. What we found was that young adults who got married in their 20s without cohabiting ended up having the most stable marriages and actually focusing on a large sample of young women in this particular research. And so the kind of takeaway here is that we call direct marriage, that is getting married without cohabiting seems to be a pathway towards greater marital stability. And this is true for young women getting married in their 20s kind of across the board.
So you could be 23, you could be 28. But if you got married without cohabiting first, your odds of being stably married were remarkably higher. And I should also mention too on the marital happiness side of the equation, other research done suggests that sort of having fewer sexual partners prior to marriage is linked to happier marriages as well. So that kind of suggests to me that kind of getting married in your 20s without cohabiting and without having multiple partners prior to marriage looks like the pathway towards a strong and stable marriage in America today. And that's, I think, surprising to a lot of my students at UVA. Because, you know, they would sort of think that kind of having a variety of partners cohabiting, you know, waiting to about 30 would kind of maximize your odds for marital success.
But our research doesn't back that assumption up. Your study was kind of three prongs, right? So first was cohabitation. Second was age of getting married. The third had to do with the religiosity of the people getting married, and their likelihood of divorce.
Talk a little bit about that. Yeah, so I think what wouldn't surprise me about this particular story is we didn't find like a real strong religious effect per se when it came to sort of separating out, you know, religion, cohabitation, age at marriage. So what I'm saying is that what we're finding is that for young adults who are getting married in their 20s without cohabiting, if they're religious, if they're not religious, they tended to do about as well. What's important, though, to sort of caveat that is to mention that it was the religiously raised in adults who are much more likely to not cohabit and to marry directly in their 20s. So what it looked like in this particular study is that being kind of from a community of faith, maximize your odds of getting married in your 20s, and minimize your odds of cohabiting, both of which were linked to stronger marriages in this research.
Interesting. So what you're saying is that as long as you follow the first two principles of not cohabitating, and not necessarily waiting late or to get married, you can still take advantage of the benefits whether you're religious or not. Right. Although it's important to note here that other research, including my own work by Tyler van der Weel, Harvard indicates that sort of in general, for instance, attending religious services regularly, you know, reduces your odds of divorce between about 30 and 50%. So kind of there's a broader body of work that's been done, that indicates that people who are kind of engaged in religious community are more likely to avoid landing in divorce. Gotcha. So like most things, it's a good idea to look at this study in context of all the wider studies. So that's right.
Yeah, good point. What connection is there between or should there be, I guess, between religiosity and cohabitation? Are we drawing that conclusion appropriately in the Christian community? Well, we certainly see that cohabitation is less common among religious Americans, but still, as you just, you know, noted earlier, happening in many religious communities and contexts. And so I think there's a challenge for clergy and for lay leaders when it comes to cohabitation, explaining what seems like a great idea in terms of testing, you know, the relationship for marriage actually doesn't work particularly well. And I guess in gender is a kind of more qualified commitment to like this idea that if things don't work out, you know, I can always leave this relationship and then that kind of carries over into the marriage and sort of not being all in to your marriage, you know, not being all in terms of commitment towards your spouse.
That's a real problem. So we think that cohabitation tends to sort of reduce commitment. And then of course, too, if you've covered more than one partner, it seems to kind of engender a spirit of critical comparison, where you're comparing your spouse to some kind of other partner you've lived with, and no spouse is perfect. Probably on some dimension, your spouse is not going to measure up as well as a previous cohabiting partner.
And that can kind of be corrosive for the quality and stability of marriage down the road as well. You're listening to Family Policy Matters, a weekly radio show and podcast of the North Carolina Family Policy Council. This is just one of the many ways NC family works to educate and inform citizens across North Carolina about policy issues that impact North Carolina families. Our vision is to create a state and nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. For more information about NC family and how you can help us to achieve this incredible vision for our state and nation, visit our website at ncfamily.org. Again, that's ncfamily.org. And be sure to sign up to receive our email updates, action alerts, and of course, our flagship publication Family North Carolina magazine.
We'd also love for you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. What kind of lessons does this have for parents and grandparents? What can we do, as we're watching these young people navigate a very difficult culture, by the way, for dating and finding someone to marry?
What kind of influence do you think that we can have on this younger generation? So I think the key idea here is you want to encourage them to pursue friendship. And when they think that there is a decent chance of, you know, finding a spouse to encourage them to move forward with that friendship. And if they feel like there's a sense of connection, a variety of levels, they share commitment to common faith, for instance, a common worldview, for instance, and other things that would be the basis for a strong marital friendship. You know, I think then to kind of give them permission to go ahead with marriage.
And again, that could be someone who's 22, that could be someone who's 28, it could be someone who's 35. But kind of given the research that we're kind of presenting recently, sort of suggesting that cohabiting is not a good way to prepare for marriage, it's better to just kind of pursue other opportunities to get to know someone volunteering, for instance, at a Boys and Girls Club, or, you know, Habitat for Humanity. So what I am saying is kind of doing tough things, difficult things, with someone you're dating to kind of sort of get a sense of their character and their virtues and vices, but not actually moving in with them, because that tends to raise some questions about commitment. And also, I think it makes the actual transition to marriage less special, less exceptional. I was talking to, for instance, a couple in New York City, who had not cohabited prior to marriage, and they said that, you know, when they got married, everything was kind of magical, you know, they did sort of their first dinner together in the apartment, their first Christmas decorations. And they said, by contrast, their friends who had cohabited prior to marriage were much more like, oh, this is kind of ho-hum, you know, like, there wasn't really like a special transition for their friends who had cohabited prior to marriage.
So by not cohabiting, it made that sort of their transition into marriage, you know, crossing that threshold, that much more special and exciting, which I think will serve them out long term. You know, you really are painting a picture that is so much different than the hookup culture, which I think dominates the dating culture right now from what I've been reading. Is this like an old fashioned thing? Or is it realistic that young people can go after dating and finding an appropriate spouse in this way?
That's a great question. And I think we're not going to create a courtship culture, a dating culture that is reminiscent of the way things were when my grandparents were coming of age, you know, in the 30s and 40s. But I think it is incumbent upon us to, you know, try to figure out newer ways to foster relationships in person, to cultivate friendships between men and women who are in their, you know, in their 20s and to encourage them, you know, where they kind of sensing some kind of connection with someone to kind of build on that. You know, in general, if you can sort of steer clear of dating apps, particularly things like Tinder, and rely upon opportunities to get to know people in person, whether it's in church, or in college, or at work, or, you know, at a local nonprofit volunteering, and that's gonna give you a much, I think, richer portrait of someone than just sort of looking at a series of images on a small screen. Okay, so let's go back to the, let's get back to the to the study.
Can you unpack that a little bit? You gave us some generalities on what you found. But how stark are the differences? What kind of stats are we talking about between cohabiting and not and marrying later or not? So what we see in this kind of research, and we're looking at kind of like an annual probability of divorce is that, so for instance, someone who's getting married around 25, would have about three and a half percent chance of divorce, if they get directly married in their 20s without cohabiting. In contrast, someone who is not religious, and has, you know, cohabited prior to their relationship has about a sort of four and a half percent chance of divorce. That's about a 28% increased risk for someone who gets married around 30, and has cohabited prior to marriage. And that's a kind of a market difference here.
Sure is good information. I know you already mentioned this a little bit, but what's the sweet spot? Do you think when is the best time to get married?
If you have that choice? I think what's important to stress, first of all, here is just that the key is to sort of take some time to get to know people, and to look for friendship that covers a variety of different bases. And that would be things like your faith, your worldview, but also other things to kind of, you know, things that you share as a couple that will kind of sustain you as friends over the course of your life.
So it could be sports, it could be politics, it could be hiking, could be any number of things. It could be kind of, you know, the basis for a strong marital friendship. But what we are saying, I think, in this research is if you meet that person when you're 23, there's no reason you can't get married, you know, when you're 24 or 25. Or, you know, if you meet that person when you're 27, you can get married when you're 28 or 29. So that's the kind of, I think, key takeaway. But of course, some people are not going to meet that kind of person until they're 30 or 31, or even 35. And so if that's, you know, the case, that's fine. But I think the key takeaway here is giving people permission. To marry someone in their 20s, so long as they've kind of done more work to make sure there's the basis for a strong marital friendship going forward.
We're just about out of time for this week. Before we go, Brad Wilcox, where can our listeners go to read your report and follow all your other great research? Our report is available at Family Studies. And the title in this case is The Religious Marriage Paradox, Younger Marriage, Lest Divorce.
If you type that in on Google, you'll come right up to our website. Thank you so much, Dr. Brad Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. Thank you so much for being with us today on Family Policy Matters. It's my pleasure. Thanks for having me here today.
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Be sure to follow your course of treatment until your infection is gone. Don’t stop the course of antibiotics if your symptoms go away before it’s over. This can cause the UTI to return.
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- Terrazza Shrimp$19.50100% (12)
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- Calamari$19.50Lightly floured calamari tossed with cherry peppers, citrus, and cherry pepper aioli.100% (6)
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- Crispy Brussel Sprouts$16.90Extra crispy Brussel sprouts, tossed with crispy bacon bits & a maple sriracha glaze84% (13)
- Mediterranean Eggrolls$19.50Chicken, spinach, mozzarella and feta cheese wrapped in dough, fried & served with jalapeño-cilantro sauce100% (4)
- #1 most likedArugula$15.60
- Caesar$15.60Crisp Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, house made pita chips & Parmesan
- Athena$16.90Romaine hearts, arugula, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, Mediterranean olives & feta, served with a sumac vinaigrette
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- Margherita$20.80Light tomato sauce, fresh sliced mozzarella, grated parmigiana & fresh basil83% (6)
- Fig Jam and Prosciutto$23.40Parma prosciutto, fig jam, arugula, shaved pecorino Romano, Ricotta & mozzarella cheese83% (12)
- Sausage and Ricotta$23.40Light tomato sauce, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, red pepper flakes, Ricotta & mozzarella cheese100% (3)
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Our Shared Built Military Heritage: The online mapping, inventorying and recording of the Army Barracks of Ireland, 1690-1921 (OSBMH)
Principal investigators: Dr Charles Ivar McGrath, UCD, and Dr Suzanne Forbes, The Open University
Funded by the Government of Ireland / HEA Shared Island North-South Research Programme 2022
Ireland has the remains of about 400 army barracks built between 1690 and 1921. While a few remain in military use in the twenty-first century in both Northern Ireland and the Republic, the story of this built heritage is largely unknown or at times simply avoided because of its association with British rule. These sites can be areas of contested historical memory, with various political perspectives leading to very different understandings of these buildings and their place in Ireland’s history and culture. This project looks to uncover the story of these barracks and to help the general public learn more about these sites and develop a new understanding and appreciation for that history and its place within Ireland’s built heritage and culture. The project will facilitate this public engagement with our built heritage through the development of an online map and inventory of all these barracks and of an app that can be used to explore some of these sites both online and in person.
See also: https://barracks18c.ucd.ie/
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Experts offer tips for setting - and actually keeping - your New Year's fitness resolutions, despite the pandemic
Making New Year’s fitness resolutions will be a little more complicated this year than in years past, with social interactions limited and most of the gyms across the nation closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. So how can we make sure we stay committed to our fitness goals?
Dr. Vijaya Surampudi, MD, an endocrinologist at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition and Deviny Mo, manager of UCLA Health Sports Performance by Exos, provided tips for setting and sticking with your 2021 fitness resolutions.
“When people begin a new journey into fitness, the first thing I advise them to do is to seek support," says Mo. “Nobody can do this journey on their own. You have to find people that can hold you accountable.”
Mo and the staff at UCLA Health Sports Performance specialize in helping clients reach their fitness targets by using a multi-pronged strategy. “We use the four pillars of fitness, which is mindset, nutrition, movement and recovery. These are all pivotal when you’re setting fitness goals,” explains Mo. “The first two are critical because if you’re not eating properly, your diet will affect your mind and your mood. You will begin to hate the fitness process.”
Exos’ “New Year, New You” program helps participants smoothly transition into a fitness routine. A fitness resolution team is in place to help workout warrior newbies adapt to a new fitness and nutrition lifestyle.
Four pillars of fitness
- Mindset: Understanding your goal and plan; training your mind to persevere and stick with the plan.
- Nutrition: Making sure you’re eating the proper foods. Proper nutrition has positive effects on physical durability and mental motivation.
- Movement: Establish a routine. Start slow and build momentum over time.
- Recovery: Make sure you rest and cool down properly after each workout.
Positive effects of fitness and nutrition
The team at the Center for Human Nutrition focuses on the treatment and prevention of obesity, as well as nutrition, phytochemicals and prevention against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
"Exercise and nutrition prevent long-term complications,” Dr. Surampudi says. “They both help with reducing cancer risk, cardiovascular disease risk, reverse diabetes/prediabetes and reduce the risk of developing dementia.”
Dr. Surampudi acknowledges the effects of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders. With gyms closed and many jobs lost, it’s harder for people to remain as physically active as they used to be. Also, eating healthy is no longer an option for many families as they have felt the economy's financial crunch within their households. Nonetheless, she stresses the importance of staying healthy.
“We have to reimagine what we thought about fitness. Yes, the gyms are closed, but we now have to take control of our fitness journey," stresses Dr. Surampudi. “We’re in a time now where we can do physical therapy by way of telemedicine. Fitness trainers and yoga studios have converted to doing workouts via Zoom. There are plenty of workouts we can do in our homes.”
Mo and Dr. Surampudi agree that making time and space available for fitness is important. "You can make space in your living room, and I recommend people get outside and begin enjoying the process,” advises Mo. “If you’re new to the fitness journey, start conservatively. Make a plan to exercise twice a week, 30 minutes a day.”
Fitness is a marathon, not a sprint
Traditionally, millions of people charge into each new year ready to attack their new workout ambitions with vigor and zeal. However, by March, the number is cut in half as many fall away from their commitments. That drop-off has much to do with the masses biting off more than they can chew and not pacing themselves accordingly. Fitness goals are more achievable when you follow a fitness plan and set incremental goals. Following these tips can help you achieve your fitness resolutions:
Tips for reaching 2021 fitness goals
- Find a workout partner or coach (one who can inspire you)
- Write out a fitness and nutrition plan
- Start small with your workouts and build gradually
- Make time and space for fitness (your living room can be your gym)
- Rest after every workout to replenish your body properly
- Switch up your fitness routine to avoid monotony (hiking, yoga, cardio, weight training, etc.)
- Track your progress to stay motivated
- Set up regular consultations with your partner/trainer to stay mentally motivated
- Listen to your body (not every exercise is for every person)
- Don't rush your goals. Take your time and enjoy the process.
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Stats & Records
Wins by Knockout
First Round Finishes
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. By Position
Sig. Str. by target
Win by Method
- Pro since 2020
- All four wins by first-round knockout
- Wins in 10, 41, 85 seconds
- Longest fight was 2:59
UFC Fight Night (10/15/22) Rodriguez knocked out Mike Jackson at 1:33 of the first round
UFC 270 (1/22/22) Rodriguez was stopped by Jack Della Maddalena via strikes at 2:59 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started doing jiu-jitsu when I was eight years old and didn’t start my MMA career until I got out of high school. Fighting has always been in my family.
What ranks and titles have you held? Three amateur belts
Do you have any heroes? I can’t say I have one specific hero, but my family is all one hero to me.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s everything we’ve been working for and we’re finally here. Years of discipline, years of hard work and I’m ready to let them know who Pete “Dead Game” Rodriguez is.
What was your job before you started fighting? Construction
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Ranked #1 in Arizona
Favorite grappling technique: Top half-guard
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How long does it take to float down Current River?
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What is the best part of the Current River to float?
The lower Current River is the area from Two Rivers/Eminence, Mo down to Van Buren and beyond. This section of the river is great to float because you can start your float trip upriver and then finish back at your campground or Airbnb back in Van Buren.
What is the safest river to float in Missouri?
- Big Piney River. This river covers 110 miles of Texas, Pulaski and Phelps counties and is fed by several large springs, making it ideal for float trips even when there hasn’t been much rain.
- Big River.
- Black River.
- Huzzah Creek and Courtois Creek.
- Current River.
- Eleven Point River.
- Elk River.
- Gasconade River.
Where can I float in Missouri?
These scenic float trips in Missouri are perfect for a serene day trip or days-long excursion….
- Meramec River. Enjoy a scenic float down the Meramec River.
- Niangua River.
- Big Piney River.
- Beaver Creek.
- James River.
- Current River.
- Jacks Fork River.
- Gasconade River.
Can you float Current River?
Floating the Current River, with its many springs, crystal-clear water and towering bluffs, is one of the most scenic canoe trips in the nation. Of all the rivers in Missouri’s Big Springs Country, the Current is the most spring-fed and may be floated at almost any time of the year.
How deep is Current River Missouri?
At 310 feet it is the deepest spring in the state.
What is the deepest part of the Current River?
Blue Spring is the deepest spring in Missouri. Contributing a staggering 90 million gallons of water daily to the Current River, Blue Spring ranks 6th largest in the state of Missouri. Once called the “Spring of the Summer Sky”, it displays a vivid deep blue color that is attributed to its depth and mineral content.
What is the most beautiful river in Missouri?
the Black River
Missouri’s Finest River Whether swimming, floating, snorkeling or just enjoying the sun, the Black River is the perfect spot.
Where does the Black River float in Missouri?
- Black River Outfitters at Horseshoe Ranch. 5727 CR 354. Lesterville, MO. 573-637-2302.
- Deer Creek Campground.
- Franklin’s Floats. RR1, Box 9. Lesterville, MO 63654. [email protected].
- Jeff’s Canoe Rental. PO Box 293. Highway K. Annapolis, MO.
- Parks Bluff. Just off Hwy 21. PO Box 24. Lesterville, MO 63654.
Did the landing in Van Buren burn down?
VAN BUREN, Mo. (KFVS) – The 40th season for The Landing in Van Buren ended early due to a massive fire on Wednesday, September 15. The fire destroyed the main building of the family-owned tourist destination along the Current River.
Where is the deepest part of the Missouri River?
How Deep is the Missouri River?
- At its deepest point, near New Orleans, the Missouri River can reach an astonishing 200 ft.
- This major confluence is what forms the famous Missouri River.
- In the Missouri River, the flow can be as high as 900,000 cubic feet, or it can be as low as 4,000 cubic feet.
What is the deepest spring in Missouri?
Blue Spring is the deepest spring in Missouri. Contributing a staggering 90 million gallons of water daily to the Current River, Blue Spring ranks 6th largest in the state of Missouri.
Is Van Buren Missouri a good place to visit?
A nice place to visit while traveling through southern Missouri. It is just 10 minutes off of highway 60 at Van Buren. The spring is easy to access after parking. There is a trail to walk but we opted not to. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Why did my wife want to visit Big Spring in Missouri?
My wife wanted to visit Big Spring while in Missouri to relive a childhood memory. 2. Current River 3. Falling Spring Mill 4. Missouri Down Under They enjoyed panning for the gems almost more than the cave.
What to do in Van Buren today?
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What is Big Spring State Park in Missouri?
Big Spring was one of Missouri’s first state parks. It was a state park from 1924 until 1969 when the people of Missouri donated it, along with Alley and Round Spring State Parks to the National Park Service to become a part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. A gift from Missouri to America. | <urn:uuid:088855a8-5187-4f27-86cb-1ab85035c9c5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ufoscience.org/how-long-does-it-take-to-float-down-current-river/ | 2023-09-26T06:12:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.864694 | 1,235 |
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If you are requesting for product donations like teas and gift baskets, submit your request at a minimum of 8 weeks prior to your event. It should be submitted in writing along with your 501(c)3 non-profit documentation.
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Today Beanz is joined by former FBI Special Agent and whistleblower Kyle Seraphin. Kyle tells us of his time in the FBI, what he reported to congress as a protected whistleblower, his experience with the Bureau, and we hear a bit of never before released audio with the internal affairs department hearing his case. To support Kyle and others who are potentially being retaliated against by the FBI, click this link: https://www.givesendgo.com/KyleSeraphin
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I. General Comments
I. Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) is committed to fostering innovation through research and ensuring that University processes that facilitate knowledge transfer benefit from innovation originating at the University. The ideas, products and technologies developed at JMU must be protected and disseminated promptly and efficiently so that society may derive optimum benefit. The University endeavours to provide members who made an invention with the assistance and support they need and to ensure that intellectual property (inventions, software, databases, biological materials etc.) can be exploited in a socio-economically and commercially sustainable manner.
II. To deliver benefit to society is not the only aim of knowledge transfer, it is also increasingly seen as a source of income generation. When innovative products and technologies originate at the University, it is appropriate and desirable for both JMU and the inventors/originators to profit from the exploitation of their intellectual property and, in particular, their inventions. Therefore, the interests of society, of JMU and of the inventors/originators must be taken into account when inventions, improvement technologies or works developed or created by members of the University are being evaluated, protected and exploited.
III. In compliance with applicable legislation, JMU will defend and protect the rights of researchers to the results of their work. JMU does not normally condone or promote undue restriction of or delay in the publication of research findings. JMU provides particular support for academic staff in the formation of spin-out or start-up companies that transform research findings into marketable products and create new jobs. Normally, JMU fosters new business formation by obtaining intellectual property rights as well as providing business founders with an opportunity to use University facilities, equipment and staff. In return, JMU normally receives a share of the income generated from the business activities of the spin-out or start-up that should be calculated on the basis of a standard business plan.
IV. JMU endeavours to obtain protection for its names, logos, seals as well as word and design marks. Whenever a registered trademark of JMU is used, JMU must receive an appropriate share of the income generated through the use of this trademark.
II. Inventions and Patents
The following terms shall have the following meanings:
Inventor shall mean a person qualifying for inventorship who individually or jointly with others made an invention, who meets the criteria for inventorship pursuant to the German Patentgesetz (Patent Act, PatentG) and who is subject to the rights and obligations as provided for in the Arbeitnehmererfindergesetz (Employee Invention Act, ArbEG) of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Invention shall mean any patentable or potentially patentable idea pursuant to Section 2 ArbEG, improvement technology pursuant to Section 3 ArbEG, know-how and any associated or supporting technology that is required for the development or application of the idea or know-how.
Service invention shall mean any invention that was made during the inventor’s term of employment at the University (Section 4 ArbEG) which either resulted from activities that fall within the scope of the inventor’s employment at the University (Aufgabenerfindung) or is essentially based upon the experience or activities of the University (Erfahrungserfindung).
Free invention shall mean any invention that was not made during the inventor’s employment at the University and neither resulted from activities that fall within the scope of the inventor’s employment at the University nor is based upon the experience or activities of the University.
2. Disclosure requirements
All staff members must disclose inventions pursuant to Section 5 ArbEG to their employer without delay:
- All service inventions must be disclosed to the University in an Invention Disclosure Form. Said form must be submitted to: Service Centre Research and Technology Transfer (SFT), Patents and Licences.
- All free inventions must be reported to the University. Report must be made to: SFT, Patents and Licences.
3. Filing of patent applications and commercialisation
In due consideration of Section I. of this Policy, SFT shall, on behalf of the University as the inventor’s employer, make a decision as to whether the University is to make a claim to or to release an invention. The criteria SFT will take into account include the novelty, inventivity and commercial applicability as well as the market relevance and economic potential of the invention. In addition, SFT will determine whether any contractual obligations towards third parties and/or third party rights exist and will take these as well as any other relevant factors into account. The inventor(s) shall be obliged to work jointly and cooperatively with JMU as well as any parties acting for or on behalf of JMU at each stage of the patent process. The employer shall be responsible or filing an application for intellectual property rights (Sections 13, 14 ArbEG).
The decision on how to commercialise the invention will be made by SFT in contractual cooperation with Bayerische Patentallianz GmbH in due consideration of Section I. of this Policy and will aim to ensure sustainable resource planning.
In cases where the invention was conceived or reduced to practice in whole or in part under or subject to an agreement between JMU and a third party (e. g. a public or private sponsor or other funding source), SFT will take the provisions of this agreement into account. SFT shall make reasonable efforts to keep the inventor(s) involved in decisions concerning the commercialisation of their invention.
Where intellectual property is commercialised through a spin-out or start-up company, the University shall either
- grant a licence or
- hold a stake in the company.
4. Adequate financial reward
In accordance with the provisions of ArbEG, JMU will distribute a share of the revenue generated through the exploitation of an invention to the respective inventor(s) as personal income.
III. Unpatented Materials
Unpatented materials (including biological materials) shall mean cell lines, organisms, proteins, plasmids, DNA/RNA, chemical compounds, transgenic animals as well as other materials useful for research or for commercial purposes for which patent applications are not filed or, if filed, do not issue, where such materials are developed by persons employed by JMU.
2. Disclosure requirements
Unpatented materials must be reported to SFT, Patents and Licences (no official form required).
3. Ownership and commercialisation
JMU shall normally own all rights in unpatented materials and may, in consultation with the parties involved, make appropriate distribution in the public interest, e. g. transfer unpatented materials or grant licences to use unpatented materials against payment of a licence fee, for research and commercial purposes. A share of the revenue generated through the commercialisation shall be allocated to the creators (Institutes, Chairs or Research Groups) in accordance with the provisions of Section V. of this Policy.
IV. Computer Software
Computer software shall mean any computer program (including, without limitation, microcode, subroutines, and operating systems), regardless of form of expression or object in which it is embodied, together with any users’ manuals and other accompanying explanatory materials and any computer database.
2. Disclosure requirements
Computer software must be reported to SFT, Patents and Licences (no official form required). If it is planned that patent protection be sought for the software, the invention must be disclosed in an Invention Disclosure Form.
3. Ownership of computer software
Pursuant to Section 69b Urhebergesetz (Act on Copyright and Related Rights, UrhG), JMU shall have the exclusive right to exercise all economic rights in computer software if said computer software was developed by an employee of JMU in the course of his/her duties or following the instructions of his/her employer. This shall apply for both staff members with employment status Angestellte(r) and staff members with employment status Beamte(r).
V. Revenue Distribution
The revenue generated through the commercialisation of intellectual property or technologies shall be distributed in accordance with relevant legislation and the guidelines in this Policy.
1. Distribution of revenue generated through the commercialisation of inventions/patents
Share of revenue to be allocated to the inventor(s) pursuant to Section 42 ArbEG: 30 per cent of the gross revenue generated through the exploitation
Share of revenue arising to JMU to be allocated to the Institute/Chair/Research Group: 5 per cent bonus if the revenue generated per year is €100,000 or more
2. Distribution of revenue generated through the commercialisation of computer software and unpatented materials:
The revenue generated through the commercialisation of computer software and unpatented materials shall be the gross income arising to JMU from said commercialisation less any laboratory and shipping expenses as well as any other documented expenses incurred in connection with administrative, licensing and distribution processes.
The creator(s) will be entitled to a share of up to 50 per cent of the revenue arising to JMU from the commercialisation; SFT and the creator(s) shall agree upon the exact share to be allocated to the creator(s).
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To build capacity of United Nations Agencies as well as regional organizations in the use and integration of the ISACS self-assessment software tool in their own programming and training activities. This established a global network of institutions that are capable of providing tailored training activities on the ISACS tool to their beneficiaries, including states. The capacity-building activities undertaken in this phase created a sustainable model for long-term use and dissemination of the ISACS self-assessment software, enabling trained institutions to serve as a force multiplier in assisting interested users (United Nations field and country offices as well as states) domesticate the Standards into their small arms strategies, policies and programmes in a practical manner. Phase III placed particular emphasis on promoting South-South cooperation in building capacity on the use of the ISACS software tool.
Staff: Himayu Shiotani, Hardy Giezendanner
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Classy Two Links Earrings
sterling silver 925
Ref: UK.BR.1204.0118The Classy Two Links earrings from the Classy collection bear a white zirconia setting in 925 sterling silver. This medium-sized jewel is simple and versatile. Perfect to match up with other pieces from the Unike collection.
SHIPMENTS AND RETURNS
You can choose to comfortably receive your order at home or pick it up at one of the more than 500 Pick-Up points spread across the country. If you don't like the product you purchased, no problem. You can return it free of charge up to 30 days from the date of receipt of your order. | <urn:uuid:67e9a1ed-556f-405e-9bd7-9670adffc83c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.unikejewellery.com/en/jo/classy-two-links-earrings_p771.html | 2023-09-26T05:29:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.862883 | 157 |
725 Mountain Ave Berkeley Heights Twp., NJ 07922-2524
Due to the health concerns created by Coronavirus we are offering personal 1-1 online video walkthough tours where possible.
Development Opportunity: 4 lot sub-division with preliminary approval from town. The property is currently a 6 acre lot with a 2 story WPC building and parking lot on the Mountain Ave. Frontage and a single family residence with a detached garage on the Plainfield Ave. (Existing house and detached garage to be removed at the purchaser expense). The proposed sub-division will render 5 lots. A new Cul De Sac to be constructed off Plainfield Ave. with (4) buildable residential lots ranging from .45 acre to .97 acre and (1) 2.96 acre lot with the existing WPC building and parking lot to remain. Satisfactory traffic study, County approval obtained, Engineering / Site Plans available for review. Final sub-division at purchaser's expense. Not selling individual lots. Taxes TBD
|4 weeks ago||Listing updated with changes from the MLS|
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Plan A Visit
Getting to know each other
We know meeting someone for the first time can be intimidating, and going to a new church for the first time can be nerve-racking. We want to help make your first experience at Life Abundant a great one!
Union Temple meets every weekend on Sundays at 1225 W Street, S.E.
Church Prayer: Sundays at 9A ET
Worship Service: Sundays at 9:30A ET
POWer Up Morning Prayer: Tues-Fri 6A ET
Deeper Dive Bible Study: Thurdays at 7:30P ET
What can I expect?
How Long is a Union Temple Service?
In total, a Union Temple service is about 90 minutes in length. Services begin with the Union Temple worship team leading the church in music - song lyrics are projected onto the screens so you can sing along and/or engage with worship however you feel most comfortable. After the music portion of service is complete, one of our pastors will come out to share an encouraging and hope-filled message about Jesus.
What's the culture like at Union Temple?
Sunday's at Union Temple are exciting, casual, and relaxed. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest.
What about my Kids?
We believe that kids should have a blast at church every single week - and at Union Temple, we make this a priority. The other thing we make a priority is your children’s safety. Because of that, we have a detailed check-in process for our Life Abundant program the first time that you visit. You’ll want to leave yourself an extra ten minutes to get signed in for the Union Temple Kids experience. Kids ministry is offered at every Union Temple service for kids ages infant through Grade 8.
Let us know you're coming
Ready to check out Union Temple in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out contact form by clicking button below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit.
"Honestly, I was a little nervous attending Union Temple for the first time with my girlfriend...a little unsure of what to expect. However as soon as I walked through the front doors it felt like family" | <urn:uuid:02605f4a-dae4-4dbf-807d-d62adef2e65f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.uniontempledc.com/plan-a-visit | 2023-09-26T05:07:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.950409 | 482 |
One of the surest signs that late summer is here in the northern hemisphere is the arrival of the Milky Way in the early evening sky. As darkness falls ever earlier each night, the star-dappled plane of our home galaxy sits almost due south and stretches far to the north. This is also why we refer to the triangular shaped asterism formed by the bright stars of Altair, Deneb and Vega as the Summer Triangle. Two of these stars are the focus of a fascinating mythos from the Far East, and a poetic celestial configuration that commemorates star-crossed lovers lost.
We first heard of tales of Tanabata while stationed in Japan in the U.S. Air Force. Meaning ‘the seventh evening of the seventh month’ — sometimes simply abbreviated to ‘the seventh-seventh,’ — Tanabata is the summer Star Festival of Japan and dates back to about the 7th century AD. Korean and Chinese cultures also have a version of the tale, and the festival that was once considered a rite for the elite gained popularity during the Edo period in the 17th century to become a nationwide celebration.
The origin story of Tanabata involves the romance between the weaver’s daughter Orihime and the cow-herder’s son Kengyuu. As lovers will do, both began to neglect family duties — namely, weaving and cow-herding — until the two were separated by Orihime’s father, Tentei, represented by the Pole Star Polaris. The vast river of heaven, represented by the Milky Way, now separates the two. Orihime (Vega) sits on one side, while Kengyuu (Altair) is alone and unreachable on the other. The Emperor relented to Orihime’s pleading, however, and allows the two to meet once a year, on the seven day of the seventh month. And thus, Tanabata was born.
In late August, Vega and Altair are easily visible high to the east at dusk. You’re looking out along the Orion Spur — of which our solar system is a member — which traverses the Perseus and Cygnus arms of the galaxy beyond. We’re headed roughly in the same direction, towards a point known as the solar apex which is located near the bright star Vega, 25 light years distant. Remember the movie Contact? Vega was the fictional source of an extraterrestrial signal detected by Jodi Foster in the film.
The modern Japanese calendar actually marks Tanabata on several different dates. The timing of the festival can vary from village to village, depending on which local convention is observed.
The original Japanese calendar was lunisolar, and very similar in convention to the modern Chinese festival calendar. A lunisolar calendar attempts to keep the cycles of the synodic period (29.5 days) of the Moon in sync with the solar calendar year, and must add an extra lunar month every 2-3 years to keep up. The modern Jewish calendar is another example of a lunisolar calendar, whereas the Islamic calendar follows the cycles of the Moon only.
Modern Japan has adapted the western Gregorian calendar, which is exclusively solar and reconciles the tropical and sidereal periods of the Sun. Though Tanabata was traditionally held in August, many Japanese communities simply transcribe the ‘seventh day of the seventh month’ onto the modern Gregorian calendar to mean July 7th. Still other villages use the ‘one-month delay’ rule, to center Tanabata on August 7th.
Some rural villages, however, still use the older lunisolar custom. By this reckoning, Tanabata always falls seven days after the New Moon at the end of seven full lunar cycles, when the Moon is a fat crescent not quite at first Quarter phase.
In 2015, this happens this Thursday on August 20th. Like Easter, Tanabata can fall early or late by about one lunar cycle, the earliest being August 1st, which happens on 2014 and 2033, and the latest being August 30th, which happens on 2006 and 2044.
Think of the crescent Moon as the boat, which once a year, brings the two lovers together across the celestial river of the Milky Way.
You may notice on the evening of the 20th that the boat no longer makes its portage to the river, completing the scene. In fact, the cosmic lineup of the Milky Way and the fat waxing crescent Moon is now more of a September/October affair. What gives? Well, they once did align, way back when Tanabata first became a tradition over a millennia ago.
Blame our friend, the Precession of the Equinoxes for conspiring to keep our happy couple apart. The 26,000-odd year wobble is enough to move the equinoctial points about one degree along the ecliptic during a normal 70 year human life span. That all adds up, making the ferryman about one synodic period late to the party in modern times.
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Ropax ferry with Eurosolas for 1680 day passengers for sale in Greece
Reminding we can still offer a 2002 built Ropax for sale with fresh class and DD now completed. Was laid up for a couple of years in Greece.
- Main dimensions: 110m length, width: 16M, draft loaded: 3.75m - Speed 18.5 knots service - Passenger Cabins 20
- Passenger capacity (summer) 1680 - The vessel can carry cars, as well as trucks and trailers.
Capacity combinations: Example 1: 170 cars and 50 bikes. Example 2: With all platforms lifted can carry 200 lane meters of trucks, plus 20cars, plus 50 bikes. Example 3: With 3 platforms lifted, can carry 100 lane meters trucks, plus 110 cars, plus 50 bikes. Example 4: With 2 plaftorms lifted, can carry 75 lane meters trucks, plus 120 cars, plus 50 bikes. Example 5: With 1 platform lifted, can carry 50 lane meters trucks, plus 130 cars, plus 50 bikes.
She has Euro B certificate. Full details available. Location: Greece Price: try an offer with $16.5 mil Please register your interest
All particulars are believed to be correct but not guaranteed. All offers are made subject to prior sale, changes in specifications or price and to withdrawal from sales list without notice. Copyright © 2016 Wissmann & Associates LLC, All rights reserved. | <urn:uuid:96223144-b357-4230-b48c-c10c522fea0d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.unlimitedoffshore.com/post/2017/04/11/ropax-ferry-with-eurosolas-for-1680-day-passengers-for-sale-in-greece | 2023-09-26T05:33:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.905342 | 294 |
Offshore Tug with 180tBP for Sale in GOM
180t BP ex.Maersk AHTS vessel for sale,
abt 2,210 tdw on 6.85 mtrs draft
blt 10/91 soviknes verft as - sovik
BV +100A1 OFFSHORE TUG/SUPPLY, +LMC, UMS (next ss 03/2023)
dims 73.60 / 63.6 x 16.4 x 8 mtrs
2 x Wartsila 6R32E + 2 x 8R32E,
total of 13,200bhp
Consumption under tow: 19t/day
SHARK JAWS 2 x Triplex SWL 700 ts
TOWING PINS 2 x Triplex SWL 200 ts
STERN ROLLER Double stern roller
Dia. 3 meter and length 2 x 3 meter.
SWL 700 ts.
The vessel is well equipped with stoppers, shackles, J-hook etc. for towing and anchor handling operations and is approved by Noble Denton.
Location: GOM Price: $1.25 mil.
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Parking Updates and Valet Service Fee Increase
Click on a pin for information about a specific location then click on the red arrow for directions. Click on the icon in the upper left of the map for a list of locations at the medical center.
Please note: Several facilities have the same main address (1500 East Medical Center Drive), follow signs when approaching center for specific buildings.
- Suggested Parking Tips
- Michigan Medicine patient and patient visitor parking on the U-M Logistics, Transportation & Parking website
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Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Overview of economic principles as it applies specifically to the property market sector. The role of government and other stakeholders. Introductory marketing concepts and the role of utility, productivity and value with regard to property price setting and the supply/demand balance. The nature of property as an economic product and the economic constraints of the property market. South African demographics and the impact on property development. The role of urbanisation as the main driver for market and location studies pertaining to urban development. The influence of the economy on property development and the challenge of residential markets to improve living standards. Retail trends influencing shopping behavior and shopping centre development. The economic drivers that influence manufacturing and industrial markets. The economics of real estate and business services as it applies to office markets.
The regulations and rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.
The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.
University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project
The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.
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The Nelson Twins are one of the most unique stand up comedy acts in the world. Raised in rural New South Wales, they have been performing as a duo for the past 10 years. From their humble beginnings in 2006, the twins have fast become one of the most sought after double acts in Australia, dazzling corporate and club crowds alike with their cheeky humour.
Their big bush ranger beards and cracking one liner jokes are just a part of an amazing act never before seen on the comedy circuit. The boys are constantly bickering amongst themselves on stage and are never afraid to tackle a comment from an audience member.
They have won several comedy awards in their career and shown their versatility by performing to sold out audiences in Edinburgh during the 2010 Fringe Festival.
Their TV credits include National Geographic’s How To Win At Everything, Australia’s Got Talent, The Footy Show, NBC’S Last Comic Standing, 2010 Australian IQ Test, Before the Game, The Project and a host of TV commercials.
In addition, the twins are regular guests on local radio stations offering their opinions on a range of topics from sibling rivalry to the war in Afghanistan.
As well as being talented actors, MC’s and comedians the boys are also qualified secondary school teachers; having put their teaching skills to good use by creating a curriculum based program called “Stand Up And Be Counted”; aimed at improving the courage and confidence of young people. Their ability to adapt material to young and older audiences makes them a ‘must see’ for your next event. | <urn:uuid:715f8c7b-7dc3-4310-aae6-8f4f2b675e18> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.uptempo.net.au/the-nelson-twins/ | 2023-09-26T04:50:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.967048 | 322 |
How to get new customers in the digital environment? The dry season is ending and the market is gradually recovering from the crisis. To highlight the importance of starting an online business, we could use several phrases, such as “there are no cakes without work”…. You probably know many of these, so we prefer to provide you with a complete guide on how to acquire new customers in the digital environment and restore, consolidate or improve your position on the market after the crisis. The following points reveal the specific steps you should take in order to succesffully complete the acquisition of new clients in the online world.
Web is a necessary tool when it comes to a success of your business. If you want to find new customers, you need some place where you will direct them to. The place where you will have all customers and their data together. The place where you find them and they will find detailed information about your company, products or campaign.
It can be a presentation website, campaign landing page, e – shop, mobile application, etc. We have covered the process of creating a website or e-shop in several articles on our blog. You can browse through them and learn more about the specific steps you have to take in order to have a quality website.
Are you planning an e-shop? Search for what has to agency considerate when programming an online store.
When you have already created a website to which you will redirect users, it would be a shame to not know what are they interested in on your web. Are they properly navigated? What do the look for mostly? How they got on the website? How many of them have left immediately?
You can get a large amount of useful data about your web visitors, which you can use for further communication, thanks to the analytical tools that you deploy on the website (Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Hotjar and others.) These tools will help you to collect data, evaluate and adjust communication in all direction according to the needs of the visitors.
A website without data analysis is like driving a car with your eyes closed. In this article, we have described how the data analysis works, what preceded it and how to catch an eye of website visitors, with whom you can further work through analytical tools.
Social media and search engines
One of the great sources of traffic to your website are newly created and optimized profiles on social media and in search engines. When it comes to social networs, by regular communication on your Facebook or Instagram profile/page, supported by paid advertising through Business Manager, you can expand your business to a wide and relevant audience of potential customers. Of course, sucess is mainly in choosing the right format and type of paid advertising and tartgeting it to the right group of users (according to demographic data, interests, etc.)
In the social world, you should not forget about LinkedIn, whose business character is becoming more and more prominent and you can get new clients (especially from the B2B area). Especially if you have a well-optimized and authentic personal profile firmly built on the foundations of the corporate one.
A special chapter for gaining new and securing of existing customers is a well-set and original (diverse) content regularly nourished Youtube profile/channel. But we will talk about this later, with the remarketing campaigns.
Without Google, even your own family won’t recognize you. Building a Google Business Profile though Google My Business helps you to easily connect with your customers on both Search and Google Maps. Thanks to this profile, users can find all the necessary information about your company (change of opening hours, contact information, photos, reviews, etc.) directly in Search, and you can quickly and easily edit it if needed.
Launch of advertising campaign
Established social networks, website, blog, services, values of your company, special offer or donations is worth of supporting by launching an advertising campaign that can bring you customers who are very likely to end their visit with a purchase or other desired action.
Advertising campaign, whether they are long-term or short-term, go through several steps and each of them should lead the customer through three phases – awareness, consideration, action. Hand in hand with these phrases come marketing phrases : SEE – THINK – DO – CARE.
We won’t mention the fourth phase of care, because its purpose is to remind audience that has already purchased (performed an action), it is about long-term cooperation with them, providing additional services to the main purchase and maintaining a relationship. Therefore, we will focus on the process of the first three phases, which will gradually lead the advertising campaign with the aim of “executing the action” to a successful end. It could be a purchase, signing for newsletters, filling out the contact form… according to the intention of the company/entrepreneur.
At this stage, it’s all about getting your ad campaign in front of the right people. Therefore, its content must be optimized for the interests of your audience. It is also called hygienic content. Hygienic content should in the first phase raise awareness and interest in your offer among targeted users by being non-violent and focused on exactly what they need / want. So in the first phase of your advertising campaign will come an offer of specific help / solution to the user’s problem.
We recommend you in this phase to put all your efforts into good ad targeting and defining your target audience in order to provide a solution to the problem to those who really need it. We do not want the ad to appear to irrelevant users. Facebook or Youtube video advertising as well as native advertising are ideal.
In the think phase, you reach out to those who are aware of your brand from the first phase and who are thinking about several options (companies). You try to regularly show them enough complementary content to your offer, to hit their desires and needs as much as possible so that they choose you in competitive battle. The aim of the ads is in this phase to cause the recipients to interact with your brand (sending a message, clicking on your website, installing your application, watching your video, etc.)
Mostly is for these purposes used communication via social networks or recommendations from satisfied customers, both supported by paid advertising. Facebook and Instagram video advertising, Google text and banner advertising work well.
In the DO phase, you are dealing with an audience that know about you, that clicked on your website, sent you a message or watched your video, but did not take the desired action (e.g. purchase). That is why you communicate strong “hero” content that will attract the user’s attention and decide to finish what he started. great tools to convince the user to take the last step are, for example, bumper ads on Youtube, direct marketing, direct mail, e-mail marketing or paid PPC ads in search, which are preceded by research, keyword analysis, creation (texts, graphics) or specific advertisements, setting target audience and launch the ad.
As for Google Search, we have summarized all the options for advertising in Google Ads in a separate article. At UPVISION, we most often use text ads and ads in the content network (banner).
Somewhere between think and do
is REMARKETING. It often happens that people do not complete the purchase or fill out the form immediately after visiting your website/offer. Something interrupts them or they still need to make a decision. You, as a seller, want them not not to forget and to successfully complete the action. This is where the remarketing campaign plays a big role, because you can reach exactly those visitors who viewed your offer but did not complete the action, based on Cookies. Through this campaign, you can remind them of all the benefits of your product / service and competitive advantages.
With remarketing, you can reach not only new visitors, but also those who have already bought from you and you want to bring them back to your site with the aim of another (additional) purchase.
A remarketing campaign can be launched via Google Ads in the content network (text, banner advertising) and in Search (text advertising). You can also try the Facebook and LinkedIn platforms, but from our point of view Youtube is especially gaining in efficiency.
In the remarketing Youtube campaign is an effective 6-second bumper ad format, which the user cannot skip, or one of the TrueView in-stream ad formats, in which the viewers themselves choose after the first 5 seconds whether they want to watch or skip is effective. If they decide to watch it, you will get a relevant target with an interest in your product, who will most likely return to your website and make a purchase.
Response to demand
If you have correctly created, targeted, timed and used the appropriate formats for the advertising campaign, it should bring results in the form of completed actions. Users should start responding to your messages, place orders, subscribe to newsletters, basically there should be a demand for your promoted offer.
However, every inquiry requires a response. As a company, we should immediately respond to increased demand and provide users with first-class service, personal meetings and help with the selection of the final product. Whatever they need to close the loop (deal) and successfully complete the ad campaign.
Collection of new contacts
After a succesful campaign, it is beneficial to continue collecting other contacts for future communication. It is good to acquire new contacts basically all the time. A great tool that you can use on your website and that will collect your contacts (+various information about them) is the leady.cz. Its application is exceptional especially in the B2B segment, so for companies that sell their services to other companies.
Leady.cz easily identifies company visitors to your website. Unlike other tools, it will not only give your the number of website visits, but also information about who visited your website. It will tell you which company (representing the owner / employee), area, address, etc. In this way, it enables users to identify new clients, work better with current ones, and monitor their campaign or online activites.
The Leady.cz tool will therefore provide you with contacts and detailed information about companies that viewed you (with an interest in contacting you). You can then be the first to approach them with a personalized offer, be one step ahead. However, you should keep in mind that leady.cz will only provide you with relevant contacts.
What about the number of new contacts obtained through leady.cz?
Use detailed information about their interests and send them a favorable offer viac newsletter, social network LinkedIn, by phone.. Shortly, operate with the collected contacts. Launch a new advertising campaign targeting the needs of new contacts, promoting your services as effective solution to meet these needs.
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World Quality Report 2018-19: Key trends podcast
This podcast will take you through the key findings of the World Quality Report 2018 and also give insights on the latest trends in the world of QA and testing.
The World Quality Report (WQR) 2018 has entered its tenth edition this year. The report puts forth its findings basis the responses received from 1,700 surveyed respondents across 10 sectors from 32 countries.
Our research findings indicate that “end-user satisfaction” is the top objective of quality assurance and software testing strategy. Software testing efficiencies are challenged by low levels of automation and test data environment which hold back the quality assurance. Our report also states that the skill sets required for quality assurance and testing have also changed.
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The World Quality Report 2018 recommends that organizations should increase the level of basic and smart test automation in a smart and phased manner. A non-siloed approach for the test environment and data provisioning should be implemented by firms. Organizations should also improve tracking to optimize quality assurance and software testing spends. A testing approach in keeping the artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in focus should also be adopted.
In this Podcast, learn how important is quality assurance (QA) and customer experience in the world of testing. Join me, Sathish Natarajan, Group Vice-President, Digital Assurance and Testing, as I talk about these topics with:
- Mark Buenen, Vice-President and Global Leader – Digital Assurance and Testing, Sogeti
- Ajay Walgude, Vice-President and Testing Leader, UK & CE.
- Sathish NatarajanVP Quality Engineering & Testing
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The Education EDGE
In 2003, the Board of Education created Wichita Public Schools Gift Funds to provide support for classroom mini-grants, athletics, and fine arts activities. This unique partnership with the Wichita Community Foundation allows all gifts received by the Education EDGE to be devoted to these three funded areas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Wichita Community Foundation is an independent public charity and all donations qualify for charitable contributions under IRS regulations.
To learn more about the WPS Gift Funds' legacy and how you can help, please see the our most recent annual report. To learn more about the impact of the Education EDGE, please watch the video linked below. You can also donate online at the Wichita Community Foundation's Donate Page. Scroll down to see the three WPS Gift Fund donation options: Athletics, Fine Arts, or Classroom Mini-Grant Gift Funds. Select a fund to donate!
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North Carolina FC (5-2-1, 1st) will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing Week 9 loss as it faces the Richmond Kickers (2-1-4, 7th) at WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday evening. Among clubs that have played seven or more matches, North Carolina and Richmond are the only sides to lose just once through their last seven matches.
While North Carolina has controlled the overall series, Richmond has won two straight against NCFC and even won its last contest against the side with a pair of stoppage-time scores. That said, NCFC is 5-1-0 against the Kickers at WakeMed Soccer Park and has outscored the Roos 17-9 at home.
A win for NCFC would mark the first time a team that finished in last place has defeated the Players' Shield winner in the subsequent season. For the Kickers, a victory would see them vault into second place.
NC - Rafa Mentzingen: Currently leading the Golden Boot race, Mentzingen has already matched a career-best six goals in a single season (2019, 2022) through just eight matches. NCFC is 5-0-0 when Mentzingen finds the back of the net.
RIC - Nathan Aune: Aune scored his second goal in three matches and helped the Kickers erase a two-goal deficit against Greenville in the second half last week, earning Team of the Week recognition.
NC: D - Luke Crull (questionable, fitness)
RIC: D - Dakota Barnathan (questionable, injury), F - Ethan Vanacore-Decker (out, injury), M - Nil Vinyals (questionable, injury) | <urn:uuid:ab30e6ab-13a2-4e45-96a1-c3ada2b127f4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1273401 | 2023-09-26T07:03:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.965086 | 354 |
Blinken speaks to Niger's former president about coup
Secretary of State expresses ‘grave concern’ at continued detention of current President Mohamed Bazoum
By Iclal Turan
WASHINGTON (AA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone call Friday with former Nigerien President Mohamed Issoufou.
Blinken expressed "grave concern" for the continued detention under "deteriorating conditions" of current President Mohamed Bazoum and his family.
"The Secretary shared that he is particularly dismayed by the refusal of those who seized power in Niger to release Bazoum’s family members as a demonstration of goodwill," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller wrote in a statement.
"The Secretary assured the former president of the United States’ continued dedication to finding a peaceful resolution that ensures Niger can remain a strong partner in security and development in the region," Miller added.
The call came one day after Blinken voiced support for the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc following the coup.
"ECOWAS, an organization that brings together West African countries, is playing a lead role in making clear the imperative of the return to constitutional order, and we very much support ECOWAS’s leadership and work on this," Blinken told reporters during a news conference with his Mexican counterpart, Alicia Barcena Ibarra.
ECOWAS ordered the activation Thursday of its standby force to "restore constitutional order" in Niger.
Bazoum was ousted July 26 in a military coup led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the former commander of Niger's presidential guard, who has declared himself the head of a transitional government.
Bazoum has since reportedly been held hostage at the presidential palace in the national capital, Niamey.
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Greek opposition leaders come down hard on gov’t over wildfires’ handling
Hundreds of firefighters, assisted by helicopters and planes, fighting raging blaze which triggered evacuations
By Ahmet Gencturk
ATHENS (AA) – The Greek opposition leaders on Wednesday came down hard on the government over handling of the wildfires which continue to rage across the country.
This summer is a dark moment in the modern history of the country, said Efi Achtsioglou, former labor minister and the main opposition SYRIZA party’s candidate for the presidency, according to Left.gr news outlet.
“Half of the country is on fire. People have lost their lives. Our forests are being destroyed, houses and property are being burned,” she said, adding that the state of the New Democracy party shows “an ineffective, offensive state.”
The leader of the social democratic opposition PASOK party, Nikos Androulakis, who visited the fire-struck Evros region, remarked the government substantially failed in dealing with the wildfires across the country, which he called a tragedy.
“All parties must make decisions, without populism, without wishful thinking. It's a matter of national security, it's a top issue that concerns the Greek people,” he said.
The president of the Greek Communist Party (KKE), Dimitris Koutsoubas, said: “The government should spend money for strengthening fire services instead of arming Ukraine and turning the city of Alexandroupolis into a NATO base.”
Meanwhile, Greek Supreme Court prosecutor Georgia Adilini reacted to disastrous wildfires in Alexandroupolis and the racist incident which involved locking of 25 migrants in a truck trailer and live broadcasting it while chanting racist slogans, state-run AMNA news agency reported.
He called for an inquiry into the causes of the catastrophic fire in the northeastern region of Evros, and a detailed investigation into the racist incident that has surfaced following the death of 18 individuals in the Dadia forest in the region on Tuesday.
A wildfire around the Greek capital Athens that started in the area of Pyli on Tuesday prompted more evacuations, including of nursing homes and a monastery.
The efforts to control the blaze by hundreds of firefighters, assisted by firefighting helicopters and planes, have remained insufficient because of the strong wind and extreme weather, public-broadcaster ERT said.
The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection announced that a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for Wednesday in six regions of the country, including Eastern Macedonia, Evros, Rodopi, central Attica region which includes Athens, and Piraeus, as well as western and southern parts of the country.
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By McCarton Ackerman
Tennis fans will have more opportunities to watch their favorite players compete this summer than ever before, with ESPN broadcasting more than 1,800 hours of live match coverage – including 200 hours of live TV coverage – across its platforms during the 2015 US Open and Emirates Airline US Open Series.
In addition to over 200 hours of live match play on ESPN and ESPN2, more than 1,600 hours of live match coverage will be shown on ESPN3. The unprecedented coverage is part of the first year of an 11-year agreement between the USTA and ESPN, which will broadcast the US Open until 2025.
“The opportunity for tennis to be seen across ESPN platforms affords the sport a stage that reaches far beyond the eyes of just the traditional tennis fan and into the homes of all sports fans,” said USTA President and US Open Chairwoman Katrina Adams. “The ability to be top of mind throughout the summer is an incredible chance to highlight some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Serena Williams as she continues her historic pursuit of the calendar Grand Slam, and continue to grow the sport throughout the country.”
During the 2015 US Open, more than 1,100 hours of live match coverage will be shown on ESPN3, which will also be hosted on USOpen.org. ESPN and ESPN2 will also show a combined 130 hours of live match coverage, with ESPN featuring play from 11 courts during the tournament.
During the five-week calendar of the Emirates Airline US Open Series, 34 consecutive days of tournament coverage will be featured on ESPN2 and ESPN3. More than 500 hours of tennis will be shown on ESPN3, while ESPN2 has committed to showing nearly 70 hours of live match coverage.
Fans will also be able to access coverage for the first time on the Series website, www.emiratesusopenseries.com, as well as the individual tournament websites through the ESPN3 Media Player. ESPN3 is also accessible on line at WatchESPN.com and on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app.
The US Open runs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 13, while the Emirates Airline US Open Series runs from July 27 through Aug. 29. | <urn:uuid:aac21da3-10fa-4dfc-b4b8-b8dd6079c3c7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.usopenseries.com/news/espn_to_offer_record_coverage_of_us_open_emirates_airline_us_open_series/ | 2023-09-26T06:17:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.950498 | 456 |
As of Tuesday, Office Properties Income Trust’s (NASDAQ:OPI) stock closed at $7.35, down from $7.70 the previous day. While Office Properties Income Trust has underperformed by -4.55%, investors are advised to look at stock chart patterns for technical insight. Within its last year performance, OPI fell by -64.63%, with highs and lows ranging from $20.80 to $5.86, whereas the simple moving average fell by -38.61% in the last 200 days.
On March 07, 2023, RBC Capital Mkts Downgraded Office Properties Income Trust (NASDAQ: OPI) to Underperform.
Analysis of Office Properties Income Trust (OPI)
Investors in Office Properties Income Trust will get a return regardless of how the company performs over the next quarter since the company’s dividend stands at $1.00 per share. Further, the quarter-over-quarter decrease in sales is -5.20%, showing a negative trend in the upcoming months.
One of the most important indicators of Office Properties Income Trust’s future performance is equity, which can be evaluated using several well-rounded types of analysis and research techniques. The goal here is to ensure that your current return on equity of 0.80% is sufficient for you to turn a profit off your investment.
For any stock, average volume can also provide valuable insight into volatility, and OPI is recording 983.21K average volume. On a monthly basis, the volatility of the stock is set at 4.20%, whereas on a weekly basis, it is put at 4.48%, with a loss of -4.17% over the past seven days. Furthermore, long-term investors anticipate a median target price of $10.50, showing growth from the present price of $7.35, which can serve as yet another indication of whether OPI is worth investing in or should be passed over.
How Do You Analyze Office Properties Income Trust Shares?
The REIT – Office market is dominated by Office Properties Income Trust (OPI) based in the USA. When comparing Office Properties Income Trust shares with other companies under Real Estate, the P/E value is an influential factor to note. This is because it represents an indication of the future growth of the company in terms of investors’ expectations. Ultimately, the value of the latter should demonstrate steady, rapid growth, which is an accurate measure of the company’s progress. In addition to the value of 51.76, there is a growth in quarterly earnings of 23.90%.
Along with the fundamentals, it is also important to consider how many employees own shares of the company. This is because the values should be in line with investors’ expectations. As such, the current holdings of company stock inside the company are set at 0.50%. This can enable you to see the extent to which executives own the company’s stock. As opposed to executive stock, institutional ownership accounts for 81.40% of the company’s shares, contributing to an indication of company value, since large shareholders may signify strength within the organization.
Are institutional investors increasing their holdings in OPI shares?
The recent increase in stakes in OPI appears to be a result of several institutional investors and hedge funds increasing their positions. BlackRock Fund Advisors’s position in OPI has decreased by -0.32% in the first quarter. The company now owns 8,052,074 shares of the stock, with a value of $62.0 million, following the sale of -26,188 additional shares during the last quarter. The Vanguard Group, Inc. made another decreased to its shares in OPI during the first quarter, downing its stake by -0.75%. During the last quarter, the company dropped down -59,757 additional shares for a total stake of worth $61.11 million, bringing number of shares owned by the company to 7,936,089.
During the first quarter, SSgA Funds Management, Inc. subtracted a -16,373 position in OPI. LSV Asset Management sold an additional 14700.0 shares in the last quarter, decreasing its holdings by -0.73%, now holding 1.99 million shares worth $15.32 million. At the end of the first quarter, Invesco Capital Management LLC decreased its OPI holdings by -9.02% and now holds 1.37 million OPI shares valued at $10.58 million with the lessened -0.14 million shares during the period. OPI shares are owned by institutional investors to the tune of 81.40% at present. | <urn:uuid:3488316e-34a6-411c-a600-fd4696d18b87> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.uspostnews.com/2023/08/02/office-properties-income-trust-opis-stock-price-in-review-a-technical-analysis/ | 2023-09-26T06:20:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.944554 | 970 |
Young blood and the new age of Marketing: Deven Bapna
When it comes to entrepreneurship in India many people try their luck and fail miserably, but one name is becoming eminent in the digital marketing realm these days. It is an early afternoon in the hills of Udaipur and my interview with this barely 20 years old young passionate businessman from the small town of Udaipur- Mr. Deven Bapna is on. A young passionate businessman who was recently awarded one of the prestigious awards of Global Young leader. His achievements are commendable because they require unending zeal and dedicated hard work to make it through. It takes a lot to rise up to that level and Deven Bapna has accomplished it exceptionally well.
He is one of Asia’s youngest marketing tycoons and undeniably a champion in the social media and content marketing arena.
“Right from early childhood, I have been taught the importance of humility and how it goes a long way in life. One can never win over a person with aggression. He deals with product and brand marketing through social media and handles marketing contracts for various companies on a global scale. It involves mostly social media brand management and creating a virtual presence of an entity. And they perform social media marketing for companies across the globe with many clients from the US and the UK. Having over 150 clients from across the globe is an achievement in itself because it involves a lot of trust-building and superior communication skills. He mostly finds his clients through linkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, and other social media platforms. Streamlined utilization of digital resources and the networks that he has created over months and years, help him and his team to perform business on an international scale. But it was not all rainbows and sunshine right from the start. It took multiple failures, numerous learning experiences, and patience to reach where he is today. It can be learned that when it comes to the journey of an entrepreneur, nothing ever comes easy. I have faced a lot of problems in life, financial crunch, inappropriate time management. There were times when he faced severe losses. But a burning desire to make it through kept him moving ahead. He started with nothing but perseverance and everything gradually started to become streamlined.
Usually, when people start working in any field, they do it with a guide or a mentor. Deven on the other hand, when came to this industry, there weren’t many people around who had that kind of experience. He had to learn it all by himself, constantly making and correcting mistakes and becoming sharper every day. In a world full of people who believe in quantity, Deven’s work shows his trust in quality services. He says, “Maybe I am a little old school but I accept limited projects at a once but whatever I work upon I mold it with perfection.” He also believes that his experiences with life have only given him humility and gratitude towards the journey that is of an entrepreneur. One should always be grateful for being able to wake up and see a new day and to be able to thrive to do something, create an impact in the lives of others.
Well, I must admit it was quite refreshing an interview with what a kind and passionate human Mr. Deven Bapna is. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors. | <urn:uuid:ac44f326-cfd6-4637-9c5c-c80e64adfc9d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ustimesnow.com/young-blood-and-the-new-age-of-marketing-deven-bapna/ | 2023-09-26T06:12:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.973539 | 680 |
Students at outdoor experience
June 14, 2023
Lacing up their hiking boots and diving headfirst into the great outdoors, our students went on a hike!
They conquered new heights, pushed their limits and created lots of new memories along the way. The hiking expedition wasn’t just about enjoying nature’s beauty; it was a testament to dedication and commitment, to personal growth and leadership. Our students were challenged physically and mentally, conquered rugged terrains, overcame obstacles and showed teamwork and collaboration! | <urn:uuid:fb2b329c-d192-4fc9-af70-22f639652d19> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.uwcmaastricht.nl/2023/06/14/students-at-outdoor-experience/ | 2023-09-26T06:55:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.972562 | 104 |
19 May New FRIDA webinar 2022
No matter whether one works in the simulation of lubricated components or in the testing area – knowing more about your oil can provide direct benefits. We have a broad experience both in the simulation and testing of internal combustion engines and transmissions and will show you for both these fields how knowing more about the used oil brings direct benefits.
Oil has a large range of different properties and can deviate very far from being described by a single viscosity value.
A large variety of oil analysis methods exists and we will show how the usage of measured piezoviscous and Non-Newtonian viscosity data improves the accuracy of the simulation of friction and wear for journal bearings of an engine. We will also show how oil degrades in real life using results from on-road engine tests and that e.g. mechanical shearing of the oil can rapidly decrease oil viscosity and needs to be considered in engine design.
While the presented results focus on combustion engines as they are used in passenger cars and motorcycles, the tools and techniques are applicable as well to many other applications like truck engines, stationary engines, wind turbines, rail etc.
Virtual Vehicle has more than a decade of experience in the field of combustion engine lubrication and wear and is looking forward to our new webinar and the new discussions it might bring.
Two dates available:
Date 1: 8.6.2022 15:00 (UTC+2) duration 30min
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Fabric twine or fabric rope is so easy to make and can be used from your leftover scrap fabric. So if you are looking for a new fun project think about spinning fabric scraps into yarn.
You can vary the width of your twine by changing up the width of your fabric strips. Also create different colored twine depending on your fabric scraps.
Love Spinning Fabric Scraps Into Yarn? Make These Fabric Twine Projects!
Fabric Twine Directions
Cut 1-inch slits at the top of your cotton fabric. I used a ruler to measure because you want your strips to be roughly the same width. After the slits are cut, you can then rip the rest of the length of the fabric to get the strips.
Take two of the fabric strips and tie a knot towards the top of the two strips. Leave an inch or two at the end.
The two strips of fabric should not be the same length.
Put the knot under something heavy to hold it down. (or you could tie it to a door knob.) Take one of the strips and turn it to the LEFT. Keep turning to the left until you get an inch or two down.
Take the second strip and twist to the LEFT several inches.
Turn both strips to the RIGHT over top of each other.
Keep doing the previous three steps until you reach close to the end of one of your strips.
Cut a slit in the end of the strip you are working on.
Also take a new strip of fabric and cut slits into both ends of it.
This part is hard to explain, so it may be easier to look at the photos. But it really is quite easy once you get the hang of it.
Put the new strip through the slit in the old strip.
Feed the tail end of the new strip through the slit on the top of the new strip
Pull the new strand tight. And go back to making your twine.
Keep going with this process until you get the length needed for your project.
This photo features 3 different widths of fabric twine. The fabric rope in the back was made using 4-inch strips of fabric, which would be perfect for making a rug. The ball of fabric twine on the left was made using 2-inch strips of fabric. And the ball on the right is the fabric rope I made in this tutorial. | <urn:uuid:ab5f60f8-df3c-4187-9fee-ff30e7d0805c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.vanahlynn.com/post/fabric-twine/ | 2023-09-26T06:59:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.928517 | 503 |
Are you looking to plan the perfect princess party for your little ones? Look no further than our collection of delicious food, drink, and dessert ideas fit for a royal affair. We believe that every princess deserves only the best, which is why our recipes are carefully crafted to delight the taste buds of both children and adults alike.
food for kids
So, you just got home from a long day and now the kids are hungry, but you just can’t think of anything to make for dinner! I can’t tell you how many times this has happened to me! Chicken is a staple in our kitchen, so I have compiled a list of some of my favorite kid-friendly chicken recipes for you to try out. | <urn:uuid:63dd4bdd-8c58-4042-87d2-04dcc685ec26> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.vanahlynn.com/post/tag/food-for-kids/ | 2023-09-26T06:50:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.963968 | 148 |
You see different shapes in your daily life. Do you know what is the shape of a ring, or a coin, or that of the sun and the moon? Yes! It is a circle. A circle is a round shape. All points present on its boundary, a curved line, are placed at an equal distance from its centre. It is a two-dimensional shape. In your day-to-day life, you must have come across several objects that are in the shape of a circle.
For example, a ball, a dish, a clock, a doughnut, etc. Check the image below to know some objects that are in the shape of a circle.
Shape of a Circle
In the following sections, we will learn more about circles and their properties in detail.
Parts of Circle
The parts of a circle are shown in the below picture.
Parts of a Circle
Radius: A radius of a circle is a line drawn from the centre of the circle to any point on the circle edge. Letter ‘R’ is generally used to show the radius of the circle.
Circumference: Circumference of the circle is defined as the boundary of the circle. We can say that the measure of the boundary of the circle is called the circumference.
Chord: In a circle, a chord is a line segment that joins any two points on the circumference of the circle. It divides the circle into two parts. These parts are known as the segments of the circle.
Diameter: It is a line segment that passes through the centre of the circle. The endpoints of the diameter lie on the circumference of a circle. The diameter of a circle is double the length of the radius. It is generally represented by the letter ‘D’. Hence 2R=D.
Sector: A sector of a circle is the region formed by two of its radii and the arc in between. An angle is subtended at the centre of the circle by a sector.
Segment: A segment of a circle is the area that is bounded by an arc and a chord of the circle. There are two types of segments- minor and major. A segment that is made by a minor arc is called a minor segment and a segment that is made by a major arc is called a major segment.
Arc: The arc of a circle is a part of its circumference.
Tangent: In a circle, a tangent is a straight line that passes by touching the circumference of the circle only at one point. It is important to remember that it does not pass through the circle. The tangent meets the radius of the circle at an angle of 90o.
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We typically think of the law as black-and-white: if you do X, then you are guilty of Y. However, the law is more complicated than that because many factors impact the circumstances of a given action. Therefore, the law reads more like this: if you do X while you’re doing Z, then you are guilty of Y unless you were also doing A, which then means you are guilty of B. The prove this point, we will look at the differences between Texas assault and aggravated assault charges.
Assault & Aggravated Assault
Assault and aggravated assault charges are technically different, but they share a close relationship. In fact, aggravated assault charges are simply assault charges with certain circumstances added to the mix. Therefore, we can say that aggravated assault charges are more particular (and more penalizing) assault charges.
As stated by the Texas penal code, assault charges become aggravated assault charges when:
- The assault causes serious bodily injury to another person; or
- The assault uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault.
This law means there are two different scenarios when assault becomes aggravated assault. First, an assault charge can become an aggravated assault charge based on the severity of the injuries the assault causes someone else.
Second, an assault charge can become an aggravated assault charge if the accused uses or displays a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault.
It’s important to note that it only takes the exhibition of a deadly weapon to make an assault charge an aggravated assault charge. Therefore, if someone robs a store with a gun, and ends up assaulting someone during the robbery, the assault charge may become an aggravated assault charge due to the suspect’s wielding of a deadly weapon: even if the suspect never fires a shot or strikes someone with the gun.
As you can see, there are key differences between Texas assault charges and aggravated assault charges; however, no matter the severity of a charge, hiring the right representation for your case can make the difference!
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Helping You Request a Lower Amount for Bail
Bail reduction and bail denial cases typically move at accelerated pace. As your lawyer, my goal is to get your bail set or reduced and to help you get out of custody as quickly as possible. I have a track record of successfully doing just that for my clients. Sometimes I am able to bail out my clients on the same day that I am hired to represent them.
I am criminal defense attorney John L. Venza Jr., and I am dedicated to protecting your rights throughout the entirety of your case. As former prosecutor for the State of Texas, I have a unique perspective on the viewpoint taken by judges and the district attorney's office in setting bail for various crimes, and I know how to effectively approach this type of situation.
How is bail set in Texas?
When you are arrested for a crime in Texas, a magistrate ordinarily has 48 hours to set your bail. Some magistrates set bail at a reasonable amount so that you can get out of jail while your case moves forward. Others, however, set bail at an exorbitant amount so the person in jail cannot afford to be bailed out. Magistrates may also deny bail in certain circumstances. In any event, having an attorney to speak on your behalf at the arraignment can make a dramatic difference in your ability to secure an early release from custody.
Being held in jail over the weeks or months during which your case is being resolved can have a disastrous effect on your life. You will be unable to work and support your family. You will also be limited in how you can assist your lawyer in your defense while awaiting trial. Getting out of jail as early as possible could mean the difference between success and failure in fighting the charges against you.
If you are denied bail or have been given a bail amount that is simply too high for you pay, you will need a lawyer who can act quickly and decisively on your behalf. I have been effective in persuading judges both to reduce exorbitant bail and to have bond assigned to a case where it had previously been denied. Serving Sugar Land and the rest of Fort Bend County.
How to Get a Bond Reduction in Texas
The best way to get a bond reduction in Fort Bend County, Texas is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who can negotiate on your behalf with the prosecutor and present your case to the court in the best possible light. Here are some strategies for getting a bond reduction:
- Provide evidence of your ties to the community: If you can show that you have strong ties to the community, such as a job, a family, or a home, this can help support a lower bond.
- Demonstrate that you are not a flight risk: If you can show that you have no intention of fleeing, such as by providing proof of employment, a history of showing up for court dates, or a willingness to surrender your passport, this can also support a lower bond.
- Provide evidence of your ability to pay: If you can show that you have the financial means to pay a lower bond, this can be persuasive to the court.
- Be cooperative: Showing that you are willing to cooperate with the court and the prosecution can also help support a lower bond.
Ultimately, the best way to get a bond reduction will depend on the specific facts of your case and the discretion of the court. Your Fort bend bail reduction attorney can help you understand your legal options and develop a strategy for getting a lower bond.
Contact me now for a confidential consultation, so that I can inform you of your options and begin working on a strategy for your case. I often work with ABC Bonding Company in Richmond, Texas.
Developing the right strategy and using my connections in the legal community, I will do my best to get your case dismissed so you can move on with your life.
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More detail on this person: Gerald C. "Jerry" Green, age 81, of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Crystal Brook Care Center in Park Rapids, MN surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born on December 16, 1937, to Helen Eva (McClain) Green and John Harvey Green in Des Moines, Iowa. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Minnesota. His mother married her second husband, George Jorgenson, and moved the family of four young boys to the Park Rapids area. While attending Park Rapids High School, he participated in numerous activities and leadership roles, but most of all he excelled in track and football (Captain). Jerry received a full scholarship to Bemidji State College for his high endurance sporting endeavors. In 1990, Jerry was honored to be the recipient of Bemidji State University's Outstanding Alumni Award and placed in the University's Athletic Hall of Fame. While in high school he met the love of his life, Shirley Walsh. They both continued to Bemidji State College after high school. Graduation and married on September 7, 1957. While in college they were blessed with two children, Joanie and Jeff. Jerry received his degree in Education and began his teaching and coaching career at Great Falls High School in Great Falls, Montana. He coached football, wrestling, and track & field, and all were very successful at the state level. During his high school, college, and teaching years, he served in the Army and Air National Guard. Influenced by his three brothers, all of them career military, Jerry applied for and received a direct commission as an officer in the U.S. Army in 1967. He pursued aviation as a helicopter pilot. Following his Officer Basic Course in Ft. Eustis, VA, and his entry into The Army Aviation Program for fixed-wing (airplanes), rotary-wing (helicopters), and multi-engine qualification courses, he served in Vietnam as a unit pilot, Maintenance Officer, and test pilot. Other positions included Company Commander at Hunter Army Airfield, GA, Chief of the Officer Course Branch for Training Developments at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, and one tour of duty in Korea where he served as Battalion Commander and one tour in Vietnam. As an Army Colonel, he served in several positions at the Aviation Systems Command in St. Louis, MO, primarily in the Apache Helicopter Program Management Office and culminating in his last assignment as the worldwide Project Manager for the Blackhawk Helicopter Program. COL Green was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medals, 13 Air Medals, and many others. As a Senior Army Aviator, he accumulated over 1500 flight hours. Jerry retired from the Army on June 1, 1993, as an O-6/Colonel. He studied at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and then completed his Master's Degree in Business Management from Webster University, graduated from the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College, and received training in numerous advanced courses relevant to aviation and leadership. In addition to being a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and brother, Jerry was always the eternal optimist coupled with a positive attitude and always saw the best in everyone he met. Through the many military moves with his family (18 schools for the kids, and 23 moves in 26 years for Jerry and Shirley), he found time to coach (military dependents) sports such as football, soccer, and a rifle program, and additionally, taught Sunday School classes. Even though his family moved several times, he always provided a rich learning, loving, and stable environment. Jerry enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, sporting events, and social gatherings with both friends and family throughout the United States and abroad. Jerry is survived by and lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley, for 61 years; his daughter Joan Long of Park Rapids, his son Jeff Green of Park Rapids, and grandson Trevor (Sheina) Long of Chaska, MN. Also, he is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a son Douglas; and three brothers: John, Glenn, and Donald Green. Memorial service will be held 11 Am Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Hubbard United Methodist Church, Park Rapids, MN with Pastor Laurie Kantonen officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Burial information: Cremated
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Main Line Health
Apr 13, 2023
Clinical data increasingly has shown that patients with low vitamin D levels have a greater chance of COVID-19 infection—and severe disease and death. Now, research led by scientists from Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), part of Main Line Health, points to an explanation for the link and provides evidence that higher vitamin D intake can help fight off the disease.
The study, published this week in Physiological Reports, indicates the vitamin strengthens the lung lining, preventing COVID-19 as well as other viruses from penetrating the body's airways to cause infection, and possibly also reducing fluid leakage into the airways, which causes pneumonia.
"Your body is mostly sacs and tubes," said senior author James Mullin, Ph.D., a LIMR professor and director of research for Lankenau Medical Center's gastroenterology division. "If their linings are in good shape, you're in good shape. If they're leaking and fail to provide a proper barrier, it's a problem. When you have a respiratory infection, that means the barrier in your lungs is leaking. Our research gives evidence that vitamin D strengthens the barrier function of the lung lining, likely helping to prevent or stop an infection."
The study examined cell cultures from human lung linings and examined them using two independent metrics. It found that vitamin D increased barrier function by 40% and 25%, respectively. The study builds on a body of research by Mullin's team indicating vitamin A, zinc and other micronutrients play a similar role to vitamin D. This same research group recently published a review article on the general topic of fluid leak in various diseases and combating it clinically with elevated levels of micronutrients.
Published literature has indicated that patients with vitamin D deficiency were five times more likely to become infected by COVID-19. Data supporting supplemental doses for those with vitamin D levels in the normal range are less clear, the authors said.
"The benefits, however, are so clear and the risks so minimal that we believe physicians should be recommending supplemental vitamin D right away," Mullin said. "Cytokine storms, where the body's immune response kicks into overdrive and can result in severe disease and death in COVID, compromise the body's airway barrier function. We already know from past studies that vitamin D blunts cytokine storms in cases of flu. In cases of COVID-19, vitamin D therapy may allow time for a patient's own immune defenses to kick in before it's too late."
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This is the only mixer I have ever own. I'm not a crazy Baker or pasta maker of any sort. But when in need this will suffice. I have this for years and still work like new. The power is efficient for daily task. Cleaning isnt hard and it would be a great asset for people just learning and for children who has a passion for cooking. I dont have a standing mixer which is expensive and takes a lot of space and it something I would rarely use that will be sitting somewhere where I would forget its existence. Lol. Overall a very good product. I would even give as a gift for someone I care. | <urn:uuid:fa462e0c-ae60-4765-ac3e-14bb8c48003e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-Power-Advantage-7-Speed-Hand-Mixer-reviews | 2023-09-26T06:36:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.980956 | 137 |
The 2017 LA Film Festival unveiled a diverse slate of 48 feature films, 51 short films, 15 high school short films and 10 short episodic works representing 32 countries in the U.S. Fiction, Documentary, World Fiction, LA Muse and Nightfall sections.
NAME OF FILM: MOSS
DIRECTOR(S): Daniel Peddle
STARRING: Mitchell Slaggert, Christine Marzano, Billy Ray Suggs, Dorian Cobb
GENRE: Adventure Film
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to replace veteran defender and skipper Vincent Kompany as his injuries worsen.
The Sky Blues are amongst the latest club that are lining up to buy Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk. Reports say the Catalan boss is looking at making Virgil Kompany’s permanent replacement.
Guardiola signed John Stones from Everton for £50 million during the summer, but the Three Lions star has not had as much impact in the hear of the defence. Whilst City remain league title contenders, their chances are not as good with the superior performance by rivals. Hence, the need to reinforce when the transfer window reopens. Aside Van Dijk, City are keen on landing Euro 2016 winner William Carvalho, according to the Daily Mail.
Everton and Liverpool were the leading contenders to sign Van Dijk but it seems Etihad are willing to displace the clubs. Reports say the Citizens sent scouts to watch Van Dijk during the Premier League draw with Liverpool as they seek for a long-term replacement for Kompany. On the other hand, Carvalho would fill the void that would eventually be left by Yaya Toure’exit.
The boots of both City legends would be difficult to fill but Guardiola can only hope the additions make the anticipated impact. Both are fans’ favourites and would be difficult to replace. However, the replacements are necessary given the conditions of the players. Kompany has been injured for almost two and half years and it has affected City’s performance in the last two seasons, as the defence has been uncoordinated. According to Physioroom, the player has been injured for 878 days since his move in 2008. The Belgium international has suffered at least 37 injuries since .
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According to experts, around 5 percent of the population will experience painful conditions like frozen shoulder syndrome at some time in their lives. That makes shoulder-related pain a common problem and one that Dr. Zapf sees in our Burke office on a regular basis.
In general, this issue is more prevalent for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and it tends to affect women more frequently than men. While ice, heat, and gentle stretching can sometimes help relieve the discomfort, so too can chiropractic adjustments.
For instance, one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine looked at 50 people with frozen shoulder who were given chiropractic care. The duration of care ranged from 11 days to 51 days, with 28 days being the average.
The researchers found that almost all of the patients fared very well with chiropractic care. The study found:
8 of the subjects reported 50-75 percent improvement
25 indicated improvement ranging from 75- 90 percent
1 participant had complete resolution of their frozen shoulder pain
Only one participant reported an improvement of 50 percent or less, so studies like this show just how effective chiropractic can be when it comes to decreasing shoulder pain and improving quality of life.
Let Dr. Zapf help you decrease your pain by contacting our Burke office and scheduling your appointment today.
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Star gazing like a Roman at Cawfields Roman Wall
Built in AD122, Hadrian’s Wall was once the largest frontier in the Roman Empire and remained that way for 300 years.
After visiting the fabulous ruins, forts and bathhouses along the wall, prepare yourself for an evening of spectacular stargazing with a hearty selection of speciality pies at the Milecastle Inn, minutes away from the Dark Skies Discovery Site at Cawfields.
Located in the central section of Hadrian’s Wall near Haltwhistle, Cawfields Quarry picnic spot has some of the darkest skies in England.
Come and enjoy an incredible night of star gazing, study the constellations, learn about star clusters and view distant galaxies you’ve never seen before. Bring your own telescope or join a stargazing event with the Newcastle Astronomical Society.
Spend the night in a tent, tipi or wigwam at nearby Herding Hill Farm, and continue to gaze in awe at the night time splendour.
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Your conference, meeting or special event, taking place in Alachua County October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, could qualify for up to $10,000 of reimbursed expenses via the Visit Gainesville, Alachua County Conference Grant.
In order to support and enhance Alachua County as a destination for conferences, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has allocated a portion of Tourist Development Tax to aid in the operations and promotions of conferences that have as one of their main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the conference to tourists.
Applicants must fulfill the following:
- Be a legally established entity. Individuals are not eligible.
- Conferences and paid conference lodging accommodations must be within the boundaries of Alachua County.
- The proposed conference must have as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the conference to tourists.
For more information about the conference grant, contact Bailey McClellan at [email protected] or call 352-374-5260.
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Cedar Lane Cemetery at Central State
- Cedar Lane Cemetery, Lawrence Rd
Milledgeville, GA 31061
In 1997, a cemetery restoration project began at the Central State Hospital which created a movement nationwide to memorialize patients buried at state psychiatric hospitals. The restoration project spun from the discovery of nearby neglected cemeteries that held over 25,000 people. The Georgia Consumer Council pledged to restore the burial grounds and build a memorial. A grassroots campaign raised funds to build a gate and display 2,000 numbered iron markers displaced from graves over the years. A life-size bronze angel was placed in the Cedar Lane Cemetery to serve as a guardian. Stroll through the cemetery and learn more about the history behind Central State Hospital. | <urn:uuid:bde6c3de-719e-4c0b-9087-d3676e5acc52> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.visitmilledgeville.org/listings/cedar-lane-cemetery-at-central-state/41919/ | 2023-09-26T05:55:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.943601 | 152 |
Ruth Zavaleta Salgado
Leadership in Public Life, 2012
Some politicians use periods of upheaval to pursue their own political interests. When Mexico’s democracy was in danger, Ruth Zavaleta Salgado, one of the founders of Mexico’s Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), did the opposite. She took a stand in support of the rule of law, risking her political career for the good of her country.
In 2006, Felipe Calderón and Andrés Manuel López Obrador were locked in a highly contested presidential election. After a recount, the country’s federal electoral institute eventually declared Calderón, a member of the National Action Party (PAN), the official winner. Obrador supporters filled the streets of Mexico City in protest, and Obrador, the candidate from Ruth’s party, called for the formation of an extralegal shadow government. The election drove a wedge through Mexico’s government institutions, so much so that members of the Chamber of Deputies hurtled angry insults and even brawled with one another within the Chamber itself.
Ruth was newly elected to the position of President of the Chamber of Deputies, a role similar to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, when Calderón was set to give his first address as president in September 2007. The members of her party expected Ruth to exploit her authority to keep Calderón from speaking and his government from functioning.
But Ruth saw things differently. “In my opinion institutions had to be functional in order to strengthen democracy,” she says. A true public servant, she felt that using her position to benefit party over country went counter to the long-term interests of Mexico’s democracy. In a country where political parties had typically been stronger than the institutions of government themselves, Ruth had come to Congress determined to improve the legislature’s stature and standing.
“From the moment I got in, I worked towards Congress demonstrating that it was a dignified place, that it was an institution that was going to strengthen democracy,” she says. “It was better to make decisions alone and to favor society as a whole rather than to submit to what the party was asking of me.”
For holding fast to her convictions and for being willing to work with Calderón, Ruth was viewed as a traitor by her PRD leaders who supported Obrador. Subjected to harassment and intimidation throughout her term as President of the Chamber of Deputies, she resigned in 2009 from the party she had helped to found. Ruth left politics and took a position overseeing women’s access to the vote with Mexico’s Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary.
Supporting women and indigenous communities has long been close to Ruth’s heart. Her political career grew out of her work as a housing advocate for the working poor displaced after the devastating Mexico City earthquake in 1985; she went on to become a District Representative for the municipality to which those who had lost their homes had been transferred.
Ruth is also a member of Mujeres en Plural, a group of former female politicians who aim to elevate more women to political leadership in Mexico. She is about to receive a PhD in Law, with a dissertation on the role of the legislative branch in creating a functional democracy, and is running for a seat in the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico’s July 1, 2012 election as a Green Party candidate.
Ruth is proud that her actions and example as President of the Chamber of Deputies have inspired others. “It was the best thing that could have happened in my life,” she says, “that I could be a role model for colleagues in the other [Mexican] states—not only women, [but] also for men.” | <urn:uuid:bd85015a-ca65-4144-8f80-d08cd83ac8c9> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.vitalvoices.org/honoree/ruth-zavaleta-salgado/ | 2023-09-26T04:40:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.983405 | 792 |
One of many biggest mistakes the company owners make is not to build strategies when they are growing a business. The possible lack of planning may results in decisions which are made without considering the benefits and negatives of the action. If you are looking to grow your company, there is a better approach you must be taking.
For the business IT enterprise, good development requires that you will have to adopt business strategies plus behavior which will meet the supposed requirements of the enterprise. A lot of times business owners starts implementing the projects without doing the investigation which they should. It works sometimes, but a lot of times it does not. This isn’t going to change without making a proper technique for it.
The first step for any IT executive is to stand back and have a view on the current situation. Before you make plans you need to comprehend what is your position today, you need to check carefully at the successes and failures of your recent IT activities and get an effective view on where you stand. And for that you may need to conduct a marketing audit.
The next stage is working out how to select the right plan. Selecting the right strategic plan for your organization is essential for a successful business. Without the right plan to guide you, your activities can lack focus and your efforts can be wasted.
Always attempt to understand the motivation of your competitors when developing your pricing strategy. The cost you set could have major implications not just for you, but also for your competition as well. Before you place an idea in action it is suggested to try to know the way your competing organizations will react. What will they believe of your price?
One way of getting the IT business a huge edge over the rest of the competition is by hiring some experts or professionals who’re highly skilled in launching powerful IT projects. The great thing about consulting a professional is that it can free you up from making a lot of mistakes as well as provide the information and the skills that are needed to successfully launch a profitable IT project. | <urn:uuid:bfe827ad-45c0-43dc-acc9-b41e591fff21> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.vms-cloud.com/services/it-strategy | 2023-09-26T05:42:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.965491 | 404 |
New Zealand Code of Practice for the Management of Tomato/Potato Psyllid (TPP) in Greenhouse Tomato and Capsicum Crops
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RIVERSIDE, CA — On Friday afternoon, California Baptist University made a huge jump in the world of NCAA Division I athletics.
California Baptist athletic director Dr. Micah Parker cut the ribbon of the new Athlete Performance Center
The Center features a 10,800 square foot weight room, the largest of the NCAA Division I non-football schools in California. The new weight room is quadruple the size of the previous strength and conditioning facility.
Inside the center also features a dedicated nutrition space, basketball practice facility, and a six-lane, 30-yard training area.
CBU dedicated its new Athletic Performance Center (APC) during a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. The APC features a 10,800-square-foot weight room, the largest of the NCAA Division I non-football institutions in California.
— CBU Lancers (@CBULancers) September 20, 2019
“Our mission here is to honor Christ through excellence in athletics, and this facility is going to help us do that,” Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker said. “Over 450 athletes will work out in here two-to-three times a week. This is where winning records, conference championships, and memories will be created, not only for our university but for our community.”
With the Athlete Performance Center along with the CBU Events Center that opened in May 2017, California Baptist is showing they want to compete at the highest level. The 153,000 square foot basketball arena seats 5,050 spectators. It also has offices and conference rooms for department administration and basketball coaching staffs. Additionally there are locker rooms, team meeting areas, and space for sports medicine staff and equipment.
“This is an incredible classroom to teach real-life skills… things that really matter for our student-athletes moving forward as they pursue success,” Men’s Basketball Coach Rick Croy said. “This room, this facility is about building confidence. I know for myself as an athlete, I gained confidence in here before I ever performed well on the court or on the field. There is a measurable success that can be achieved here.”
California Baptist finished 16-15 overall and 7-9 in WAC play as a first-year NCAA Division I member. In addition, Croy and the Lancers lost 56-55 to Loyola Marymount in the first round of the CBI.
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As we close in on the end of our July Asian Art auction, we’d like to draw your attention to a very interesting piece.
Lot 218, a blue-and-white Jesuit baluster vase decorated with the letters “JHS”
In this context, “JHS” is what is known as a Christogram, a combination of letters that abbreviates the name of Jesus Christ, forming a religious symbol within the Christian Church.
In Greek, Jesus is written as “ΙΗΣΟΥΣ.” The first three letters are iota, eta and sigma—commonly transcribed in the Latin alphabet as IHS/ IHC or JHS/JHC. (Interestingly, the letters I and J were not differentiated until the 17thcentury, which explains the different iterations of these Christograms.)
In 1541, Ignatius of Loyola, one of the founders of the Jesuit order, introduced this specific Christogram as the group’s symbol. In the Jesuit iconography, the IHS/JHS monogram has a small crucifix drawn onto the horizontal crossbar of the “H.” The monogram then sits above three nails placed below the letters, which represents the Holy Nails used to crucify Jesus Christ. This composition is then encircled by a sun.
Chinese porcelain decorated with Western subjects and Christian motifs were commissioned by Jesuit missionaries for export to Europe during the late Ming and Qing dynasty (17th-19th centuries). The pattern seen in lot 218 is was traditionally sent to Portugal.
During my research for this auction, I found a famille rose enamel jar with the same Jesuit Christogram in the Collections of the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Vehicle recalls have increasingly become a common drawback within the automobile industry, however, many auto owners are not fully aware of the risks and effects that arise from safety recalls.
With approx. 257.9 million vehicles registered in the country, American car owners should make a conscious effort to stay up to date on automobile failures that have been revealed and linked directly certain manufacturers. Vehicle owners can take precautions to prevent being a victim of manufacturing errors, and should know where to go in the event that your auto is recalled.
When investing in a car [for personal, family, or business purposes,] you should be confident that you and your loved ones are protected rather than harmed while navigating the roads.
In circumstances where an automobile’s manufacturer assembling procedures and tactics are considered incompetent, that corporation is held liable. In some instances, car accidents are attributed to defects within the mechanical and physical parts within the vehicle itself rather than attributing the cause of the accident to the vehicle driver, distractions on the road, or unsafe road conditions.
Below is a roadmap to understanding auto recalls process within the auto industry.
What is an auto recall?
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How do I know if my car has been deemed unsafe and recalled?
Auto manufacturers are required by law to notify customers who have registered their car with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This notice is usually in some form of U.S. Mail. You can also stay up to date on the latest recalls by signing up for recall notifications via email on the NHTSA webpage. Perhaps the simplest way to stay informed on vehicle malfunctions and safety upgrades is by taking your vehicle for routine servicing. If the automobile failure is rooted in the manufactures discrepancies, the corporation may be held liable.
Taking Action: What do I do if my vehicle is being recalled?
If certain equipment or parts within the vehicle pose safety risks for customers, you cannot operate your vehicle confidently as you may be faced with peculiar safety hazards and dangerous situations. The manufacturer should explicitly communicate proceeding steps in the recall notice itself, typically suggesting the owner to contact a nearby dealership and schedule a service visit.
How much will it cost if my car is recalled?
The manufacturer is solely responsible for covering the cost of repairing or replacing any
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Report takes issue with municipal takeovers of investor-owned water utilities (March 13, 2017)
A recent report has found that contested government takeovers of investor-owned water utilities are
typically very costly and systems
do not necessarily perform better once ownership switches hands.
Led by Dr. David Sosa of Analysis Group, a team of economic consultants examined four cases — including a successful takeover in Missoula, Montana that Apple Valley officials say is similar to their eminent domain action against Liberty Utilities, Apple Valley — in which government entities pursued acquisition via condemnation.
In a statement, Sosa said arguments in favor of acquisition
frequently cite lower costs among the purported benefits.
We examined case studies of four systems where eminent domain proceedings were initiated to examine these arguments and the effects of contested acquisitions, Sosa said,
and we found these claims to be unsubstantiated.
The report was funded by the California Water Association — a consortium of investor-owned water utilities — which left local officials skeptical, as did Analysis Group’s involvement in the research.
Town spokeswoman Kathie Martin said staff would need time to review the report in detail, adding that, at first glance, it appeared to be a situation wherein a small number of cases were
hand-picked by a private firm that provides expert services for litigation as opposed to an independent research firm.
In fact, Martin said,
it is clear that this consultant performed work for Manatt (Phelps & Phillips LLP) in the City of Claremont case — the same law firm representing Liberty.
On Monday, Sosa described the town’s response as a
We looked for every contested takeover of a water utility in the U.S. since 2000, Sosa told the Daily Press.
The four case studies discussed in our report were the only contested takeovers that we could identify. Our research methodology, analysis and conclusions are clearly described in our report. I would be delighted to address any substantive questions or concerns that the (town) may have when it has completed its review of our report.
Meanwhile, the report found that changes to government ownership placed
immediate and substantial financial burdens on customers and taxpayers. In addition, the elimination of profits and taxes was typically identified as one of the financial benefits of acquisitions.
Assistant Town Manager Marc Puckett has on several occasions discussed profits and taxes, and how the elimination of both could impacts water rates in Apple Valley.
Most recently, during a special meeting last week, Puckett said eliminating profits, taxes, inter-company service agreements, a corporate office in Los Angeles and executives would make approximately $10.7 million available for debt service toward the town’s purchase of Liberty’s system.
Those additional resources, over and above those that are required for debt service, could in fact be used to do additional capital improvement projects — it was determined those were needed — or lower rates. Immediately, Puckett said.
Not in 30 years. Not in year two, three or five. But immediately upon completion of the acquisition process.
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According to the report, though, there is
no sound basis in accounting or economics to support the expectation of real benefits to ratepayers, in the form of lower bills, from the elimination of these sources.
Specifically, the report examined an acquisition in Montara, a community located south of San Francisco. In the early 2000s, the Montara Water and Sanitary District, with voter approval, issued $17.5 million in 25-year general obligation bonds to acquire — and finance improvements to — its system.
Repayment is funded by property taxes levied on residents, the report said.
In the lead-up to acquisition, according to the report, several MWSD Board members
claimed that by not paying said profits or taxes, the utility would be able to ‘reduce water rates or use excess revenues to pay down the bond debt,’ or ‘use the same money to improve the system.’
But research found that the cost of the takeover was
higher than expected, municipal ownership
did not result in lower rates or produce excess revenues and
water bills today are higher than MWSD projected.
Still, during the special meeting, Puckett called the $10.7 million a conservative estimate and said it would pay for approximately $9.7 million per year in debt service only if Liberty’s system is purchased for $150 million, an amount the town does not plan to pay.
We expect that, ultimately, the value would be much closer to the value assigned to the system in Missoula, Montana, Puckett said,
and the value of the Mountain Water System (there) was $88.7 million.
Therefore, the debt service, according to Puckett would be lower than $9.7 million per year.
The Daily Press is awaiting the town’s response to additional questions and plans to discuss the report’s analysis of Missoula’s successful acquisition in a subsequent article.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) and Charter Next Generation (CNG) announced today that overwrap film made with CPChem’s Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene is bound for store shelves in the U.S. Versatile and efficient, overwrap films help preserve food, keep medical instruments secure and sterile, and provide lightweight and durable product packaging.
“Together with CNG, we are transforming waste plastics into useful products and demonstrating real-world, commercial scale applications of circular plastics,” said Jay Bickett, CPChem’s Vice President of Polymers. “This collaboration is a great example of the new possibilities unlocked by advanced recycling.”
CPChem leverages its established advanced recycling program to produce Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene, which is certified through International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS using the free attribution model. This process uses pyrolysis oil, made from difficult-to-recycle waste plastics, as a feedstock to produce a circular polyethylene with characteristics identical to CPChem’s original Marlex® polyethylene.
For more than a decade, CNG has used recycled content as a component in a number of its food and consumer packaging films, and recently announced ISCCPLUS certification at its Lexington, Ohio campus. This location is one of the single largest extrusion sites in the world and serves key markets such as towel and tissue overwrap, fresh produce, protein, e-commerce and more.
“CNG is excited to bring films using Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene to consumers,” said Doug Latreille, Chief Commercial Officer at CNG. “With our Lexington campus now ISCC PLUS certified, CNG is well positioned to offer circular products like these films to customers on a commercial scale.”
CPChem continues to explore applications for its circular polyethylene and enhance its advanced recycling program. The company recently worked with Phillips 66 to process pyrolysis oil in a successful commercial scale trial at the Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery in Old Ocean, Texas. The Phillips 66 site has also received ISCC PLUS certification, verifying the refinery meets the standards to convert pyrolysis oil into circular feedstocks, which can be used to produce CPChem’s Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene.
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|Celebrated Name:||Michael Jackson|
|Real Name/Full Name:||Michael Joseph Jackson|
|Age at the time of death:||51 years old|
|Birth Date:||29 August 1958|
|Date of Death:||25 June 2009|
|Birth Place:||Gary, Indiana, United States|
|Wife/Spouse (Name):||Debbie Rowe (m. 1996–1999), Lisa Marie Presley (m. 1994–1996)|
|Children:||Yes (Paris Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson II, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.)|
|Profession:||American singer, songwriter, and dancer|
|Net Worth in 2023:||$500 million|
|Last Updated:||September 2023|
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, who can best be described as the most successful and the greatest entertainer of all time and also the best-selling music artist of all time. Even though he is no longer with us since he died in 2009 during his career, Michael Jackson regularly topped the world chats and grossed millions in sales, and that was even replicated after his death.
So for a man who topped the list of the highest-earning dead celebrity in 2015 and 2016 as he earned $825 million, how has he earned such a net worth.
Maybe you know about Michael Jackson very well But do you know how old was he at the time of his death and what is his net worth in 2023? If you do not know, We have prepared this article about details of Michael Jackson’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Michael Jackson was the son of Joseph Walter “Joe” Jackson and Katherine Esther Scruse. They gave birth to him in 1958, and he was the eighth child out of the ten children in that family.
As he grew up, he didn’t have the best relationship with his father as he alleged that the father regularly abused him by whipping him. When he was just six years of age, he joined his father’s band, Jackson 5, that was comprised of his brothers as one of the lead vocals. as a member of the group, they won a major local talent in 1965 that led to the club performing at local clubs, lounges, and even organized concerts.
The group had chart-topping songs that they recorded that’s “I’ll Be There,” “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “The Love You Save.” That’s when Michael emerged as a talented musician and as the lead singer.
Before his death, Michael had married Lisa Marie Presley in 1993, and in 1995 they divorced. He later married Deborah Jeanne Rowe, who is the mother of Jackson Jr and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson. They divorced in 1999.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 29 August 1958, Michael Jackson was 51 years old at the time of his death. His height was 1.75 m tall and weighed 64 kg.
Michael Jackson’s career started off when he was young when he became a member of the Jacksons band. He went ahead to record his first solo album in 1979 Off the Wall, and it became his first album to produce 4 top 10 songs in the US and also on charts it was at position three in Billboard 200.the album had hits such as “She’s Out of My Life,” “Rock with You,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” among others.
His sixth album Thriller, released in 1982, was one of the most successful albums of his and the best-selling album of all time. It sold more than 65 million copies and stayed on top of the Billboard for 37 weeks. Some of the hit songs in the album are “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Billie Jean,” and “Beat It.”
Apart from the two albums, Michael released several others, among them Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), History: Past, Present, and Future, Book I (1995), and Invincible (2001).
He died in 2009, and his death caused global grief where websites crashed, and many televisions aired Jackson specials. It was one of the most grieved losses in the entertainment industry.
Awards & Achievements
Michael Jackson is a legend, and he is one of the most awarded artists in human history. He has been inducted into several halls of fame, such as Hollywood Walk of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Dance Hall of Fame, Rhythm, and Blues Music Hall of Fame among others. He has won 13 Grammy Awards, 26 American Music Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, 39 Guinness World Records, 18 MTV VMA Awards, 16 World Music Awards, 12 Soul Train Awards among many others
Net Worth & Salary of Michael Jackson in 2023
As of September 2023, Michael Jackson’s net worth amounts to $500 million. Currently, Michael Jackson’s annual gross earnings amounting to $825 million have made him become the highest-earning celebrity and, for that matter, a dead celebrity. Its estimated that during his lifetime, he earned himself $750 million, which $300 comes from royalties and $400 from concerts, endorsements, music videos, merchandising, music publishing catalog, and many more avenues.
Sadly, Michael Jackson’s net worth soon might be reduced significantly if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can win they’re a case of $700 million, which they claim Michael owes them.
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(BLOOM) – Shamanism, an ancient spiritual practice rooted in connecting with higher realms and inner wisdom, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z. Mariane Ferreira, a spiritual practices and emotional well-being expert, sheds light on this growing trend that is capturing the interest of younger generations.
A Modern Take on Ancient Practices
The number of people identifying as followers of shamanism has seen a significant uptick over the past decade. This increase is particularly notable among younger individuals, who are often characterized as emotionally reserved. Despite this, many are turning to shamanic practices for healing, self-discovery, and emotional balance.
Ferreira, who facilitates transformative experiences through her practice, Ocean Healing, believes that shamanism offers a bridge between ancient traditions and modern understanding. “I consider it a privilege to be a conduit for healing, growth, and transformation,” she said.
Not Just a Trend
While some may dismiss shamanism as a passing fad, data suggests that it is the fastest-growing belief system in several European countries, including the United Kingdom. For many young followers, the practice holds the promise of profound life changes.
Ferreira’s approach to shamanism integrates energy healing, reiki, and other modalities to create a nurturing environment for self-exploration. “My goal is to create a safe space where individuals can tap into their innate healing potential,” Ferreira remarked.
Beyond Religion: A Pathway to Healing
Contrary to some misconceptions, shamanism is not tied to any particular religion. It is a practice that focuses on the individual’s connection to higher powers and their own soul’s mission. Shamans like Ferreira use a variety of tools, including plants, prayers, and blessings, to facilitate healing.
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Ocean Healing, led by Ferreira, has become a beacon for those seeking transformative experiences. With rigorous training and certifications, Ferreira has honed her skills as an energy healer and reiki practitioner. Her sessions have been credited with releasing stress, addressing emotional blockages, and promoting holistic wellness.
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It’s a scientific fact of life that humans have different tastes and preferences, and equally true is that most products in this world simply cannot appeal to them all. Much like the geniuses behind Celebrations and mixed-flavour crisps multi-packs, Astell & Kern wants to please as many as possible (well, those interested in premium music players anyway), and is trying to do so through its quirkiest model yet.
The new SE180 is the third model in Astell & Kern’s near-flagship A&futura range, following the inaugural SE100 and SE200, both of which gained What Hi-Fi? Awards in 2019 and 2020 respectively. The latter introduced a multi-DAC concept that saw two user-selectable DAC configurations built into the player, and the SE180 here expands on that with an interchangeable DAC module design. The idea is that Astell & Kern releases a series of DAC modules, all with different sonic characters, that owners of the SE180 can then swap in for the standard supplied one if they so wish.
At the time of writing this review, there is one separate module on the market so far, the SEM2 (£319, $349, AU$499), which comprises dual Asahi Kasei AK4497EQ DACs that support 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512 files. The next will be released later in 2021, with another model set to follow in the first half of 2022. These removable modules, Astell & Kern says, have different DAC and amplifier configurations and components, as well as varying tuning and outputs. Flexibility aside, the modular design should also help with sound quality – as the main body and modules are physically separated, power and radio frequency noise generated by the former should theoretically be blocked.
Of course, these modules can be considered optional extras; potential upgrade or experimental paths that can be taken advantage of or completely ignored. After all, the SE180 is an all-in-one player in itself, with the default module containing the ESS ES9038PRO DAC. It supports 32-bit/384kHz PCM, native DSD256 and MQA audio and, like the optional SEM2 module, has 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs to cater for a wide range of headphones.
The SE180’s appeal doesn’t live and breathe solely on its quirky concept. It’s also the first model to boast Astell & Kern’s new Teraton Alpha audio technology, which progresses the company’s Teraton solution and has been further designed to remove noise and optimise efficiency right through the chain, from power to amplification to the output section where the digital-to-analogue signal conversion takes place.
Features 5-inch, 1920x1080 display; Interchangeable DAC upgrade
File support 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, MQA
Output 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm
Input USB Type-C
Memory 256GB built-in, expandable by up to 1TB microSD
Dimensions (hwd) 137.2 x 77 x 20mm
Bluetooth is onboard with support for LDAC, aptX HD and AAC, allowing the player to output wirelessly to a pair of Bluetooth headphones or speakers. But another ‘first’ for its kind is BT Sink, which lets the player play audio from an external source such as a PC or phone. So if, for example, you want to control your music streaming service playback from your phone but listen through the player, you can. It’s more or less a Bluetooth (and therefore offline) version of AK Connect, which is a wi-fi- and app-based feature that essentially turns the SE180 into a streamer and allows phones and PCs to take the control reins.
The SE180 has built-in wi-fi as well as direct access to streaming service apps in its menu, mind – Deezer and Tidal come pre-loaded on our sample, and others can be manually installed onto it through the Open APP Service. Those who simply, or additionally, want to store their downloaded or ripped music onto the player – old-school MP3 player-style – can do so thanks to 256GB of onboard storage, which is expandable by up to 1TB through the purchase of a microSD card.
However you’d like to play music through the SE180, the player doesn’t make hard work of it. For the interface, Astell & Kern has tried to replicate the Android phone experience, making it more intuitive for those familiar with it, and it’s paid off.
The interface is centred on a right-hand side navigation bar where you can browse your library by songs, albums, artists, genre, playlists and folders. A pull-down navigation bar up top – yes, just like the one on an Android phone – provides shortcuts to the likes of wi-fi, Bluetooth, EQ and wider settings. We like the familiarity and lack of bloatware as we navigate the menus – and it’s logical and intuitive even if you’re new to the OS design.
Completing the pleasing user experience, the five-inch, Full HD touchscreen is nice to look at and use, too, both pleasingly responsive to touch and appealingly lucid to the eye. Like your album artwork present and song information bold? So does Astell & Kern. In addition to displaying file size and type on-screen, a small ring of light around the side-panel volume dial shines in different colours to signify that too – red for 16-bit, green for 24-bit, blue for 32-bit and purple for DSD. It can be switched off, but we’re personally fond of the spot of colour against the otherwise monochromatic (and we should say, elegantly styled) chassis.
The only slightly tricky thing from a usability point of view is, we find, actually removing the modules. It requires squeezing the two buttons on the side panels and pulling the top panel out, which takes a bit of knack at the expense of your fingers – especially if you don’t have strong fingernails. Thankfully we can’t imagine it is something many owners who purchase different modules will do all that regularly, and at least its firmness suggests that the double-locking connection is solid and doesn’t appear easily breakable.
Price-wise, the A&futura SE180 is positioned between the Kann Alpha, SA700 and A&futura SE200 in the company’s music player line-up – and sensibly so, too. Sonically, the SE180 advances on the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning Kann Alpha, similarly rich, clear and punchy in character but adding greater subtlety (both dynamically and in terms of texture), space and refinement to proceedings to suitably justify its extra outlay.
We play Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' Waiting For You (24-bit/96kHz) and from the opening percussive piece the extra space and precision are present. There’s clearly more deliberation to, and texture behind, the doleful, gracefully played piano sequence that follows, and the electronics that then rise behind them make themselves more clearly known too, importantly elevating the sadness of the piece. Sealing the deal, Cave’s subsequent crooning takes on more shape and scale than it does through the Kann Alpha.
This is yet another example of Astell & Kern getting the performance balance between informing and entertaining spot on – to the extent that this is, in our minds, the pick of the company’s premium players.
We swap in the SEM2 module and, as we hoped, it does serve up a distinctively different sonic flavour. We find it a little smoother and more measured in its approach, delivering music with greater space and the kind of finesse and precision that plays to classical pieces – even if, compared to the standard module, that comes at the expense of punch and musical cohesiveness.
Astell & Kern has been particularly prolific in the portable music player market in recent years, having come up with new ways to justify models of different sizes and quirky feature sets. The A&futura SE180 is one of them and, whether you consider the modular design valuable or not, stands as one of the best performance-per-pound offerings in the company’s line-up.
The standalone music player market is relatively niche – and at this price point even more so – but if you’re looking for an excellent-sounding player without spending thousands, this award-winning A&futura SE180 is among the best we’ve come across, regardless of its worthy USP.
- Sound 5
- Features 5
- Build 5
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The Economic and Trade Agreement between the United States and China (“Phase One Trade Deal”) was signed in Washington on January 15, 2020.1 The agreement will enter into force by February 14, 2020.
Pursuant to the agreement, China will increase its imports of US goods and services by at least $200 billion (over 2017 levels) and has committed to undertake structural reforms to its economic and trade regime in respect of agriculture, currency and foreign exchange, financial services, intellectual property, and technology transfer. In return, the United States will partially reduce or suspend tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Furthermore, the Phase One Trade Deal establishes a robust dispute resolution scheme.
China’s Purchases of US Goods and Services
China pledges to import no less than $200 billion of US goods and services over the next two years on top of the amounts that it imported in 2017 in four broad categories:
- Food, agricultural and seafood products: $32 billion
- Manufactured goods, including industrial machinery, iron and steel, and vehicles: $78 billion
- Energy products, including liquefied natural gas and crude oil: $52 billion
- Services, such as business travel, financial services and insurance: $38 billion
Food safety underpins the facilitation of agricultural exports, where China and the United States have agreed not to implement regulations or assessments that are not science- or risk-based, and China will improve its sanitary and phytosanitary (“SPS”) measures in numerous products. Similarly, with respect to agricultural biotechnology, China has agreed to implement a transparent, predictable, efficient, science- and risk-based regulatory process for evaluation and authorization.
China recognizes oversight of US meat and poultry facilities by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (“FSIS”) of the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), thereby eliminating any unique registration requirements. In this context, China has pledged to broaden the scope of US imports, such as allowing imports of processed products that are certified by USDA’s FSIS for human consumption. China has also lifted the ban on pet food with ruminant ingredients.
China has streamlined, and committed to further improve, the timeline and procedures for registering US facilities and products to provide regulatory certainty and market stability. For example, the General Administration of Customs of China (“GACC”) will update the list of approved US facilities eligible to export to China upon notification by the relevant US agency within 20 business days, for products such as certain dairy products, rice, seafood, feed-additive products and pet food.
China has agreed to comply with its World Trade Organization obligations on the transparency of its domestic measures and its administration of tariff-rate quotas (“TRQs”) concerning wheat, corn and rice. China has also committed to fully lifting the ban on other US poultry commodities, including live bird and live breeding cattle.
Currency and Foreign Exchange
The Phase One Trade Deal includes a chapter dealing with policy and transparency commitments on currency issues. This chapter “addresses unfair currency practices by requiring high-standard commitments to refrain from competitive devaluations and targeting of exchange rates, while promoting transparency and providing mechanisms for accountability and enforcement.”2
The Phase One Trade Deal provides that, by April 1, 2020, China will eliminate the foreign equity cap requirement and ensure market access on a non-discriminatory basis for (i) securities companies; (ii) suppliers of life, health and pension insurance services; (iii) fund management companies; and (iv) futures companies. Another example of barrier removal is the removal of barriers against US suppliers of credit rating services, which will allow them to rate all types of domestic bonds sold to domestic and international investors.
China will also open up its market by broadening its licensing regime. For instance, China will create an “improved and timely licensing process” to help US companies sell their services in China’s growing electronic payment sector, as well as allow US financial services suppliers to secure provincial-level licenses to acquire non-performing loans directly from Chinese banks. Another breakthrough is that China will allow US companies to acquire a majority stake in their existing joint ventures with Chinese companies.
Intellectual property (“IP”) protection and enforcement have been central to the US Sec. 301 investigation, and the agreement reflects this. The Phase One Trade Deal requires China to promulgate an Action Plan that will outline the structural changes to its IP regime, addressing a number of concerns in the areas of trade secrets, patents and pharmaceutical-related IP, geographical indications (“GI”), trademarks, and enforcement against pirated and counterfeit goods. China is obliged to provide a public comment period of at least 45 days for all proposed implementation measures. Notable IP protections are highlighted as follows:
- Require the transfer of cases from administrative authorities to criminal authorities when there is a reasonable suspicion of a criminal violation
- Expand the definition of trade secret theft to include electronic intrusion and breach of confidentiality
- Ensure criminal penalties for willful trade secret misappropriation and intellectual property theft are available
- Establish a mechanism for early resolution of potential pharmaceutical patent disputes and lower the hurdle to obtain preliminary injunctions in trade secret disputes
- Ensure that any GI measures taken in connection with an international agreement do not undermine US market access
- Provide effective and expeditious action against infringement in the online environment, including requiring expeditious takedowns and ensuring the validity of notices and counter-notices
Additional IP issues will be discussed in future negotiations, including data protection for pharmaceuticals, unauthorized camcording of motion pictures and copyright protection for sporting event broadcasts.
The Phase One Trade Deal requires China to stop pressuring US companies to share technology with local joint-venture partners or sell licensing to their technology at below-market prices for access to China’s market. Furthermore, China commits to refrain from directing or supporting outbound investments with the objective of acquiring foreign technology pursuant to China’s industrial policies.
The Bilateral Evaluation and Dispute Resolution chapter sets forth an arrangement to allow the parties to resolve disputes in a fair and expeditious manner. Regular bilateral consultation at both the principal level and the working level will be conducted, and “strong procedures” will be in place for dispute resolution and will allow each party to take a “remedial measure in a proportionate way” as it deems appropriate if consensus cannot be reached. Such proportionate responsive actions are likely to mean the imposition of remedial tariffs.
In anticipation of the Phase One Trade Deal, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) issued a notice on the Federal Register to suspend the December 15 scheduled tariff (i.e., Tranche 4B)3 on December 18, 2019. USTR also issued a press release on December 13, 2019, announcing its commitment to lower the rate from 15 percent to 7.5 percent for the $120 billion-worth tariff (i.e., Tranche 4A)4 and is expected to issue a Federal Register notice shortly, which formally cuts the tariff rate 30 days after publication.
Nevertheless, Section 301 tariffs under Tranches 1, 2, and 3 covering $250 billion in annual trade will remain in place. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated that the United States would not consider additional tariff relief until the parties sign a “Phase Two” trade deal.5
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Back in the days when our main source of entertainment is the television, TV shows, frankly, were more sensible and informative. As a kid, my educational foundation was formed by watching tv shows – hard to believe, especially with what we’re seeing now on our flat screens. But, we did have some locally produced educational shows back then, and we here at When In Manila hope these could be aired again. Here are some of them:
7. Epol Apple
Epol Apple aimed to teach kids basic proficiency in conversational English. Bodjie Pascua as Tito Luis leads the fun cast of characters such as the friendly horn-bill Porfirio.
They teach English through engaging and entertaining stories, and fun activities. I watched this regularly as a kid and it helped me with my homeworks. Ma’am Benigay, my gradeschool English teacher. was quite impressed with me.
6. Math Tinik
Math Tinik attempts to rid children of the fear of numbers with adventures filled with math riddles and engaging activities. Fractions and multiplication became quite easy when presented in a story-telling fashion. Miss Mathtinik would’ve been a dream teacher!
Sineskwela is considered a classic when it comes to Pinoy educational TV shows. It is multi-awarded and rightfully so. It makes science and technology accessible by using likeable characters such as Agatom, Ugat-puno, and Palikpik to present concepts such as the digestive system and bodies of water in an easy-to-grasp manner.
Pahina focuses on presenting Philippine Literature through the perspectives of relatable characters Bert and Mithi. This show made me fell in love with poetry and stories. I think, with the rising popularity of spoken poetry, Pahina would be the best candidate for a reboot.
Bayani follows young Noli and Aya as they go back in time in order to understand and learn about the lives of Filipino heroes. It was a fun and age-appropriate way to learn about our history.
The Filipino take on Sesame Street. Batibot, top-billed by Pong Pagong and Kiko Matching, is your quintessential kid show. It tackles a bit of everything, from counting numbers to good morals
1. Hiraya Manawari
Translates to “reach for your dreams”, Hiraya Manawari weaves stories filled with moral lessons. It’s all about forming good character. If it were a subject, it would be Good Manners and Right Conduct. The stories are magical and borrows characters from our local mythology which makes it even more beautiful to watch.
Kids these days need Hiraya Manawari.
Do you think we should bring back these shows?
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Is the fluctuating temperature messing up your skin and making it drier than normal? Then you owe it to yourself to remedy this ASAP with a slight revamp on your daily skincare routine! If you’re having trouble figuring out what products to get to keep your face hydrated, I would definitely suggest trying out cult K-beauty brand COSRX and its new collection of Hydrium Products that can help with keeping skin cool, calm, and hydrated all-in-one!
And guess what? It’s on sale on Lazada right now! Here are all the items from the range that you can check out:
Toners are key to really getting rid of any residue left on your skin after cleansing with your facial wash while also adding back moisture that’s potentially been stripped away. By using toners with cotton pads, you also get to gently exfoliate your skin and remove any dead skin cells.
COSRX’s Hydrium Watery Toner is infused with Vitamin B5, also known as D-panthenol, which has a moisturizing and regenerating effect that helps with creating a skin barrier. All ingredients are safe to use on acne-prone skin!
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Chicify creates a whole new shopping experience for the fashion savvy!
It’s an online shopping mecca of unique items with convenient purchasing options and a fashion blog that shows you how to put it together with style. Established in April 2011, Chicify was started by partners from diverse professional backgrounds who were brought together by complimenting passions for fashion and the eCommerce phenomenon. They have one mission in mind – to get you chicified!
1 : to prettify, to make something stylish and up-to-the-minute
2 : to bring out one’s inner fashion diva
3 : to reflect one’s understated and casual style that is reflective of their trendy lifestyle
Today’s Filipina mirrors beauty, strength and success. Along with that comes a more developed sense of style. To keep up with the Filipina’s fast-paced lifestyle, Chicify has made Manila fashion easily accessible online. Bound to satisfy even the most selective fashionista – It offers a wide range of well-curated fashion finds sourced mostly from Filipino designers, all updated weekly. Expect to see the latest finds from up-and-coming designers as well as established fashion darlings.
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My research involves the structural and mechanistic determination of a class of polysaccharide degrading metalloproteins (Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases, LPMOs), known as AA10s (see www.cazy.org). These enzymes are copper dependent and are able to oxidatively degrade polysaccharides, such as chitin and cellulose. AA10s are found naturally in bacteria, and my project involves looking at the structures of a number of these enzymes, as well as determining their mechanistic action and substrate specificity. Various techniques will be used, such as crystallography and EPR spectroscopy to analyse the structures. MALDI-Mass Spectrometry will be used to determine the activity of the enzymes on various substrates, and redox chemistry will help determine the oxidative mechanistic pathway. These LPMO enzymes have great potential for the biotechnology industry, as they greatly enhance the classical enzymatic degradation of plant biomass and may contribute to the production of biofuels.
I obtained my MChem degree in Chemistry from the University of York. I spent my final year abroad at the University of Helsinki, Finland, where I carried out my final year project in Organic Chemistry with Professor Kristiina Wähälä. My PhD research is with Professors. Gideon Davies and Paul Walton.
- The Copper Active Site of CBM33 Polysaccharide Oxygenases.
G. R. Hemsworth, E. J. Taylor, R. Q. Kim, R. C. Gregory, S. J. Lewis, J. P. Turkenburg, A. Parkin, G. J. Davies and P. H. Walton. J Am Chem Soc. 2013, 135, 6069-6077. | <urn:uuid:6121a676-5563-48f4-8935-1a3b2adf6fbc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.whiterose-mechanisticbiology-dtp.ac.uk/phdproject/the-key-to-a-biofuel-future-unravelling-the-mechanism-of-gh61/ | 2023-09-26T05:43:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.886871 | 370 |
Four narrated stories set in the Eleventh Doctor era:
1. The Calendar Man by AK Benedict
Answering a cry for help, the Doctor and Amy arrive on a misty colony
world – but nobody thinks anything is wrong. Nobody, except for one
young woman, hiding in shadows and scribbling in her notebook.
Soon, Amy is on the trail of missing colonists, while the Doctor strides into the fog in search of a fairy-tale.
But time is running out, and the Calendar Man is flicking through the pages of their lives…
2. The Top of the Tree by Simon Guerrier
On one of their annual jaunts, young Kazran Sardick and the Doctor find
themselves in trouble when the TARDIS is tangled in the branches of a
very strange, very large tree.
They emerge into a habitat where myriad species fight for survival: an
ecosystem of deadly flora and fauna, along with a tribe of primitive
This is a mystery which can only be solved by climbing. But what will they find at the top of the tree?
3. The Light Keepers by Roy Gill
Dorium Maldovar has a problem. The self-styled ‘Beacon People’ are bad
for business, and now they’re in his shuttle park, digging for
When the Doctor crashes into his life once again, Dorium enlists him to
find out what these scavengers are really up to inside their
But a lighthouse signals danger – and this beacon was placed to warn of
something more ancient and powerful than anyone knows. Something that
4. False Coronets by Alice Cavender
On the trail of a temporal anomaly, the Doctor and Clara arrive in a
London dungeon, where an unlikely prisoner awaits her execution. This is
a 19th Century England where the King has been dethroned, and
Republicans bearing false coronets hold sway.
While the Doctor seeks out the source of alien interference in the
timelines, Clara recruits some local help – and gets invited to a party.
History has gone awry, and Jane Austen must help rewrite it.
Written By: AK Benedict, Simon Guerrier, Roy Gill, Alice Cavender
Directed By: Helen Goldwyn
Jacob Dudman (Narrator / The Doctor), Eleanor Crooks (Olivia), Danny Horn (Kazran Sardick), Simon Fisher-Becker (Dorium Maldovar), Nathalie Buscombe (Jane Austen). Other parts played by Jacob Dudman.
Producer Scott Handcock
Script Editor Matt Fitton
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Jill Nuckles received a BFA with distinction as a sculpture major from the Alberta College of Art + Design in 1999. She is a multidisciplinary sculpture who works in many mediums including fibre, ceramics and glass. Her work has been described as unique, thought provoking and personal. Nuckles is drawn to natural materials and traditional processes that are part of our human experience. Her country childhood, north of Edmonton, sparked and fostered a fascination with the textures found in nature and the intersection of humanity and the natural world “this exploration connects me to the natural world and motivates my making” says Nuckles. She gathers materials and inspiration from nature and uses them to feed her practice of art making. Always fascinated by the intersection of man-made objects and nature – finding beauty in a concert jungle – she strives to reinterpret the world in a softer and more intimate way. | <urn:uuid:3ed292cd-50d3-412b-ac8c-4aef05444b57> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.wildflowersalon.ca/jill | 2023-09-26T05:02:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00399.warc.gz | en | 0.951022 | 187 |
The Halus family is likely to be made up of different groups (guessing). Otters had been spotted here a few years ago, from very large group then to smaller, then to 1, then 6, then 9, 11,13 and latest group sighting was 14 at the same time. They are of different sizes, some look really young.
These otters travel extensively, up and down of the water body from Coney Island, Punggol waterway, Serangoon reservoir and as far as hougang River end. And the family also crosses into the sea and back regularly.
This group is by far the largest in numbers in Singapore.
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Our work with Billericay homeowners to ensure their new uPVC window perfectly complements their double glazing installation project. We offer a range of colours, hardware, accessories and glazing for you to choose from.
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The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) had opened up its Offshore Wind Business and Workforce Development Grant Programs for the 2019 fiscal year.
The two offshore wind programs are intended to work in tandem. The business program focuses on encouraging emerging businesses to participate in the offshore wind industry. The workforce program focuses on developing the proper workforce in Maryland to sustain offshore wind projects in Maryland.
The MEA will provide business program grants on a competitive basis. The 2019 business program budget is $1.2 million, dividing between two areas of interest (AOI). The MEA will initially reserve $200,000 of total grant funding for AOI 1, which focuses on assistance in entering the offshore wind market. The remaining US$1million of total grant funding will be reserved for AOI 2, which focuses on offsetting capital expenditures and upgrades to facilities.
For the workforce program grants, the MEA will look at applications for new or current workforce development training centers used in the offshore wind industry. Training centers must provide education of technical trade skills and safety standards used for the development, manufacturing, construction, installation, and operations & maintenance of an offshore wind energy project. A priority will be given to centers for trades required in manufacturing and construction of offshore wind projects. Applicants must show how their proposals will benefit Maryland’s emerging businesses, including minority-owned emerging businesses. The workforce program has a 2019 budget of US$800,000. Grants are calculated as the lower of US$200,000 and 50% of total project costs. Applicants must contribute at least 50% of the total project costs.
The application deadline for these program grants is August 1, 2018, with presentations to follow in September 2018 and award announcements to be made in December 2018. Agreements are expected to be signed in February 2019.
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10 Years of WineLab August 21, 2023
FLC May 2023 - Vive le Vin! June 05, 2023
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FLC#14 - Rodrigo Martins / Espera Wines
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(Re)Focusing Intersectionality: From Current Status to Origins and Promise
Runtime - 58 minutes
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In this video, filmed at the Teachers College 2015 Annual Winter Roundtable at Columbia University, Dr. Bonnie Moradi discusses intersectionality.
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Multi-volume author, Thomas S. Flowers, introduces us to his first vampire novel, “The last Hellfighter”:
Ben Harker, Harlem native. WWI veteran. Vampire slayer.
In the year 2044, reporters from the Public Relations Ministry gather at the home of Benjamin Harker, the last surviving member of the Harlem Hellfighters. At the age of 144, he is the oldest recorded man alive.
Hidden among them, Clyde Bruner is looking for a different kind of story. Across the United States, despite the Great Walls and patrol drones built to keep America secure, something has found its way in. And now towns are vanishing during the night. Entire populations, gone. Only to return after the sun sets, changed, unholy, and lethal. And whatever this evil is, it’s spreading west.
According to a bedtime story Bruner’s grandfather told him when he was a boy, Benjamin Harker has seen this before. He’s faced this scourge. Fought this evil. Survived them. Killed them. From the trenches of the Great War to the jungles of Vietnam to the sands of Iraq, Harker will search his past to save our future.
But as each city light extinguishes across the country, is there no time left to stop what’s coming?
This is quite a powerful story; the writing will move you, it’s so beautiful. It fits well into the Horror genre without being overly gross most of the time. I am not into gross. The story really captivated me. The last vampire book I read was Stoker's "Dracula" and I enjoyed this so much more!
I enjoyed the rhythm developed in the story. Ben’s need for music to trigger his memories was very realistic. The plot had moments of terror preceded by excellent scene-setting. A welcome chance to catch my breath.
I relished the variety of complex characters a great deal. The dialogue was excellent. The book has received many 5-star reviews.
I award “The Last Hellfighter” 3.4 stars.
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Tags: African American, historical fiction, vampire, vampires, military, war
Copyright © 2019 Mark L. Schultz except for the author's introduction
Who am I?
An avid reader, typobuster, and the Hyper-Speller. I am a husband, father, and grandfather.
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As the blinds go up, the number of players go down. That’s the nature of the Turbo format. As a consequence, over the last 20 minutes we have witnessed what seemed like a dozen all ins, if not more. Our field of participants has dropped from a total of 85 (including 15 re-entries) down to only 26, less than three full tables.
The number of players will likely continue to drop quickly over the next hour.
With only 8,500,000 chips in play, the average chip stack is only 326,000 at the moment. With just over an hour left to play, our players will have to cut at least half of the field to bring the chip average up to something consistent with the other, full-sized flights, around a 700,000 average.
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Wayward sea lion crosses the road in Valdez - twice
October 12, 2022
An out-of-place Steller sea lion stopped traffic in the Prince William Sound community of Valdez last Friday morning, making for a memorable shift for patrol Sgt. Chad Clements with the Valdez Police Department.
Clements said officers began getting calls about a sea lion loose on land near the harbor at around 6:30 a.m.
Soon, they received a call that the sea lion had moved to the parking lot of an RV park near the local Captain Joe’s Gas Station — even farther from the water than where it was initially spotted.
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I think that we are an organization that attracts very heart-forward people—heart-forward people who are full of integrity.—Jenny Chu
Interview by Write Around Portland program & operations coordinator, Emily Garcia.
Jenny Chu, our Community Engagement Manager, is moving to Denver with her partner, and her last day working at Write Around Portland will be August 13. Jenny has been on staff overseeing our volunteer program since 2014, and she has been part of our community since 2007.
We sat down with Jenny this month to learn more about her Write Around Portland journey and where she’s headed next.
Jenny, an introvert, studies astrology and has been doing chart readings as a student astrologer. She has a 14-year-old indoor cat, Dubbies, who has never moved out of state, but will be making the move to Denver as well, camping halfway between Oregon and Colorado in a pet tent—what Jenny’s roommate dubbed “the most Portland thing ever.” Jenny’s partner has a job in Denver, and Jenny is going to take a couple months off to land and get acclimated. Once in Denver, she plans to pursue flight lessons and her pilot’s license and hopes to be a part-time flight instructor one day. She and her partner are also researching community land trusts to figure out more just, equitable and community-forward ways to live intergenerationally as Queer Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
When did you first come to Write Around Portland and what led you here?
After I had just graduated undergrad and was feeling really nervous, as I think most undergrads do, around finishing school and not having any structure around writing or a built-in community, so I quickly started researching writing in Portland. Write Around Portland popped up immediately, and I started looking at the website. I was like, This place seems so cool, and applied for an internship. I remember doing my first selection committee and just feeling so excited and floored by the pieces that were being submitted. I don’t think I understood quite the scope of Write Around Portland’s work at that time when I was in my twenties. I didn’t know how many people we reached, but I just thought that the quality of the writing, and the stories and the diversity of the stories during selection committee was so interesting.
This was at the time when we were in the old Write Around Portland office, so it was like super small. I remember reading submissions quietly with a bunch of other people, and going up the elevator that was pretty rickety, and just feeling that this is this organization that I really, really want to get involved with.
I applied for an internship, and I remember working at a computer tucked away in the corner with Robyn, Beth and Sara (Guest) at the time, so this was 14 years ago. So much was new to me—doing administrative work and data entry, but I still felt really motivated and inspired. Even if the work I was doing like filing wasn’t all that exciting in of itself, I knew that I was fulfilling this organization’s mission, and that really helped me. I also think that working with the people that I was working with showed me what a good working environment could be.
I was so young. I was like 24 or something. Yep. I remember I was very speedy. I felt like my attention span back then was quite different to now (laughter).
You’ve worn many hats at Write Around Portland over the years. You started as an intern, were then hired as a program coordinator and finally moved into a community engagement manager role. Can you share what work has been closest to your heart or had the biggest impact on you?
To be honest, I love our volunteer program; I can’t take any responsibility for it, though. I feel like the volunteer program was baked in with a lot of amazing systems in place, with job roles that were already done before I came. This program was already pretty foundational and well-structured, and then I just kind of came in and just kept carrying it forward.
Some of my most rewarding work has been with our interns. I think some of that has to do with the fact that our interns get to be with us on a more regular basis, and it feels definitely more like a mentorship role. It has always brought a lot of joy to me to see how interns develop over their time with us and even after—even though the time is pretty short—but three months is not insignificant.
I’ve loved the different opportunities that Write Around Portland offers in terms of volunteering. Scribing, I think, is a really intimate volunteer role, and being able to support our scribes supporting our participants has been really rewarding in seeing the ways in which our volunteers are so compassionate and so tender and then also able to keep professional boundaries.
The internship program has always been kind of my favorite, but I think as an introvert—or an ambivert/introvert—I’ve really liked those opportunities where we’ve been able to get to know people with more touchpoints, like with our volunteer facilitators. That being said, though, another thing that I really love is seeing the ways in which our volunteers can build that over time—meaning someone who comes in for an office shift once a month over the year kind of has that similar touchpoint—and being able to learn about someone over time.
Everyone has their own Write Around Portland journey and Write Around Portland frequency, and I love that we have that. I love that we’re able to bring on volunteers that want to come in more regularly, meaning that they want to come in once a week, and we’ve got volunteers that come in and support our readings but that’s all; it’s all great.
What is one thing you are most proud of in your work at Write Around Portland?
This question is always so hard for me! I think to be honest, when I started, Write Around Portland didn’t have a racial equity plan. We’re a team, so I’m not the only person that has done it, but I think I was, oftentimes, the catalyst in starting a lot of those conversations that really helped us to pursue our racial equity plan and to really help integrate our racial equity work in a way that feels like it’s actually, truly, authentically and sincerely integrated into our work.
Liz is the one who’s really systematizing things because she’s the Executive Director, but I think in the initial stages I was the one that sparked a lot of those initial conversations in thinking about doing the work. So when I think about that over 7 years—and also just recognizing that racial equity work happens in perpetuity—I feel really grateful to have been at an organization that has listened, taken the feedback and has really turned that feedback into action in the ways that matter––changing or starting the work to change Write Around Portland’s DNA through systems and policies so that equity is always at the forefront no matter who is working at the organization.
I know, having had various conversations with people in the arts sector, that we are not the rule. We’re actually quite the exception when it comes to racial equity work and being able to authentically integrate it into all aspects of our work. At other organizations, it isn’t practiced in the same ways that we practice it; it isn’t at the forefront of conversations like it is at our staff meetings. And so, I feel really grateful to be the person that I am, and to have been able to be the person I am at Write Around Portland. I have felt really well supported which is why I’ve been here as long as I’ve been here. It makes me sad to think that I’m leaving, but also excited that that opens up spaces for other people to be a part of this work on staff too.
What is one dream you have for Write Around Portland?
We’ve been talking about this so much, but one dream I have is for our volunteers, staff and our board to reflect the people that we serve. That would be incredible to have the people that are making decisions also from the communities that we serve. I think that’s what real and true equity looks like.
I know that we have a lot of work to do still––and it would be incredible to reach a place where it’s something that we don’t have to strive for anymore, as in equity is just commonplace at Write Around Portland. Like, for example, I know that our volunteer program isn’t very racially or ethnically diverse. That’s something that we are thinking about a lot, but for diversity in all of its forms to be integrated in a way that feels like any other sort of big city. To have our organization be much more integrated with culturally-specific organizations, and for those relationships to be much deeper and less at the beginning stages of like, Hey, you don’t know us, but we’ve been here for 22 years, but actually be fully mutually supportive. For our definition of community to expand beyond Write Around Portland’s community. And I think we’re starting to do that work with our advocacy work.
What are you going to miss most?
That’s so hard! To be honest, I’m going to miss all of you. I’m going to miss the culture; I’m going to miss the ethos that every single person who comes to Write Around Portland carries. I think that we are an organization that attracts very heart-forward people—heart-forward people who are full of integrity. I really I don’t want to believe that Write Around Portland is the only place where this is possible, but again, having worked at other places and also being pretty integrated in the arts sector in general, I just know that who we are as a community—and I’m talking beyond the staff, beyond the board; I’m talking about our Write Around Portland community in general—that we are an exception in the way that we do this work, and in the way that we treat each other, and the values that we hold and how we practice them. It’s exceptional, and it makes me really sad that its exceptional. It shouldn’t be exceptional in the sector, but it is.
I think I’m really going to miss the ability for us to hold both really nuanced and emotional conversations while still doing the work. Still being able to authentically bring ourselves and to give people the space to be fully who they are, and respecting that too, while also not having that get in the way. While also being able to move forward.
I think, in professional spaces, especially professional spaces that subscribe to white supremacy, this idea that you can’t be both a full person and do your work is just so constricting. The way that we do our work together, and who our volunteers are and how they do the work and hold spaces for other people, actually makes us better at our jobs. It makes our relationships stronger, it also makes us more resilient. It also makes us able to come work, time and time again, because this work is not easy—it takes a lot of heart, and sometimes it is heartbreaking.
And so I think the culture of Write Around Portland is something I’m going to miss the most, and, of course, the culture is created by the people, and so I guess in longhand–shorthand, it’s the people that I’m really going to miss—everyone—the people who make Write Around Portland who we are. But luckily, because you all have also helped make me, I will hopefully be able to bring that to other places wherever I go.
Anything else you would like to share?
This was completely unexpected. I wasn’t thinking that I was going to move, didn’t know I was going to fall in love—definitely didn’t know I was going to get married (laughter). But I think at this point in my life I do feel ready—that this door is opening, and I feel fully excited to start this new chapter, even though I’m so sad to leave something that I wouldn’t have left if this opportunity didn’t come, if I didn’t fall in love with my neighbor. But he’s so amazing and he’s totally Write Around Portland worthy (laughter)!
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The global economic hit from COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has had a trickle-down effect on the world's economy since it started spreading.
"The virus doesn’t' know any borders and all the countries have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, all the western economies,” said Laurent Ferrara, an international economics professor from the SKEMA Business School in Lille, France.
Ferrara called the crisis a global shock.
"This crisis is very unusual in the sense that it can be seen as a sequence of value shock."
He said the first shock came from china, where the virus first popped up, and that caused an immediate hit to the supply chain.
"There was a drop in the labor force as people were obliged to stay home."
Another impact was to the opposite of supply -- demand.
"They stop spending. Companies stop investing until the uncertainty disappears."
We've seen stocks bounce up and down, and oil-exporting countries have an abundance of it because demand is weak.
"The next shock that will occur is a public finance shock. We are going to see an increase in the fiscal deficit, an increase in public debt, etcetera,” explained Ferrara.
If there is any good news, Professor Ferrara said the International Monetary Fund expects a strong bounce-back in 2021. And to do that, we need to come together.
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A Sarasota man is being treated at the hospital after an alligator bit him in Myakka City, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The FWC, along with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and Manatee County EMS, was called to the scene after 43-year-old Eric Merda of Sarasota was reportedly bitten by an alligator near Lake Manatee Fish Camp.
Merda was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries to his arm.
Following the reported bite, a nuisance alligator trapper was called to the area. Trapping efforts continue, but no alligators have been removed, a spokesperson for FWC said.
Merda was flown to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and appears to be recovering there at this time, a spokesperson said.
FWC states it is continuing to investigate what happened but initial information indicates Merda was in the water and swimming at the time of the bite.
Last week, an 80-year-old woman who fell into a pond at a country club in Englewood was killed by two alligators, a Sarasota County medical examiner confirmed. Those alligators were humanely euthanized.
Back in June, a man in Sarasota County was bitten late at night by an alligator he mistook for a dog, authorities said.
Wildlife experts are reminding people about how to safely deal with alligators if they are nearby.
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Morrissiey said people need to educate themselves and to be extremely careful around ponds.
"They're really sneaky and they're all around the edges," he said. "Most of the time they're not necessarily in the middle of the lake, they are going to be near the edges and that's where they can do damage. So be cautious around the edge of a lake."
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CHEYENNE – As the wildfire season continues in the Cowboy State, the physicians members of The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) encourage citizens in wildfire-impacted areas of the state to avoid exposure to smoke and keep indoor air as clean as possible until the smoke dissipates.
Currently the Cole Creek Fire in Natrona and Converse County have burned over 10,000 acres and are responsible for smoky conditions in Central Wyoming. Wildfires in the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone National Park have also impacted another nearly 3,000 acres in Northwest Wyoming.
Dr. Sigsbee Duck is the President of the WMS Board of Trustees practicing at the Memorial Hospital Otolaryngology Clinic, located in Rock Springs. He relates that the simplest tip is to reduce exposure to the smoke for those with a history of breathing issues.
“If you have a history of severe allergies, asthma or reactive airway disease with a propensity to react to smoke exposure in an adverse fashion with wheezing and/or shortness of breath, please try to stay indoors and avoid the smoke,” Duck said. “Be sure if you are on medications for these breathing concerns that the medications are readily available to you for use.”
The WMS also offers a list of tips from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to those impacted by the fires. Among the most important for public health include:
Check local air quality reports and pay attention to public health messages about safety measures;
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Do not reply on a dust mask for protection, as they will not protect your lungs from small particles found in wildfire smoke. The CDC does offer a Respirator Fact Sheet for those who do seek protection by wearing a mask.
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